R/C Racing

[Just Paul]

As many of you guys know, I co-own an RC Dragway here in MN and I have posted some pics of cars from time to time. I just did a couple new LIDZ and thought I would show them off a little bit.

My new Mike Neff-

 

[Just Paul]

Jason Scruggs ADRL car-

 

[Just Paul]

I did up John Force for my co-track owner Roy

I usually trim and mount them before I paint, but in his case, I didn't have his chassis to mount it to. It was a surprise.

 

[Just Paul]

Of course my wife saw Ashleys pink car and needed to have that, so I did that--with an Oakley twist.

 

[Just Paul]

Here are a couple bodies from years past I have done---

 

[Just Paul]

This was my buddy Nates car from this year--
(Nate Johnston here on the board)

 

[Just Paul]

Last but not least, the 2008 points champ in FC this year

Hopefully the big AAA car can do the same.

I know I've posted it here before.

Primary and back up car.

Robert thought they were cool!

 

[Smiley]

Paul,
Those are awesome! Very precise attention to detail as well.

I'm more of a T-Maxx off road type R/C'r but one of the local technical colleges is starting up a drag race series..

 

[Joker]

That Scruggs car is awesome! Almost looks exactly like the real deal.

 

[Just Paul]

YouTube - RC Drag Racing

There is a video shot by a guy from Chicago last year.

To give an Idea at how fast they can go, I'm running a funny car at 2:27 and that pass was 1.62 seconds at 85 MPH for 132'- our scale 1/4 mile.

 

[Toejam]

Some of those look like Salt lake Streamliners! I had a Cox .049 Funny Car back in '74!

 

[merc49]

I love youtube vids, but, the video doesn't lie... It's time to go to a scale 1000' for safety's sake. Also need a better catch rag, that extends wider than the width of the strip. You must also add in-car video. (Not for safety, just because I think it'd be cool.) Taller wall will be necessary too, for safety's sake, you understand! That chit looks like it'll peg my fun-o-meter and keep it pegged! One thing, is there a defibrillator on site for the elderly (me)? My pulse went up a notch just watching the youtube!

 

[Just Paul]

In car video, already been done!

Justin Ehlen had some in his car.

Keep a close eye on the other lane, you can see the other car come into the screen, then fade back!
http://home.comcast.net/~justin1011/RCdragracing/1stround.WMV

Here is a crash- onboard
http://home.comcast.net/~justin1011/RCdragracing/SScrash.WMV

Another crash with Steve Evans narrative


http://home.comcast.net/~justin1011/RCdragracing/MustangMishap.WMV

 

[merc49]

In car video, already been done!

Justin Ehlen had some in his car.

Keep a close eye on the other lane, you can see the other car come into the screen, then fade back!
http://home.comcast.net/~justin1011/RCdragracing/1stround.WMV

Here is a crash- onboard
http://home.comcast.net/~justin1011/RCdragracing/SScrash.WMV

Another crash with Steve Evans narrative


http://home.comcast.net/~justin1011/RCdragracing/MustangMishap.WMV

Hahahaha! That's great! Where do I sign up? Mrs. K49 would kill me, but I'm a goner anyways, so maybe I'll just jump in! Cool chit!

 

[Devilbrad]

Love the Wonder Bread car!!! I used to race off road buggies and trucks back in the 90's. Next to real cars, RC cars are probably the 2nd most expensive hobby, LOL

 

[BaldyLochs]

I've got a Wal-Mart toy section store-bought 24-volt Hummer H2 that would crush these cars in one flick of my thumb!!!

Just kidding guys (but really , I do!) Paul... those are jaw-dropping. Jeeze I can't imagine how much moolah you have in this. Prolly' nothing compared to my $59.99 gift certificate from my Aunt Celeste from last Christmas.
Very cool!

 

[The Swegian]

Paul, these are very impressive. You told me before but where is it you guys hold your races? Somewhere in Blaine?