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Old 08-04-2013, 09:28 PM
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Wow you guys are krazzzzy early birds! It will be a min before we get into the swing of things...looks to be our biggest year yet. New racers. New dirt..new equipment. Lil addition added in the VIP! I'm planning on having a racers meeting soon to get a schedule made up of this years event. For sure we will have our. Famous SANTA SHOOTOUT and the JAKES RC PRO AM TROPHY RACE. Be sure to plan for those events. I will kepp you posted on the date for a meeting. Also thanks to all the racer support from last year, sure got the place looking good
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Old 08-04-2013, 09:32 PM
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Wow you guys are krazzzzy early birds! It will be a min before we get into the swing of things...looks to be our biggest year yet. New racers. New dirt..new equipment. Lil addition added in the VIP! I'm planning on having a racers meeting soon to get a schedule made up of this years events. For sure we will have our. Famous SANTA SHOOTOUT and the JAKES RC PRO AM TROPHY RACE. Be sure to plan for those events. I will kepp you posted on the date for a meeting. Also thanks to all the racer support from last year, sure got the place looking good
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Old 08-05-2013, 11:34 AM
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Workin on all my electric stuff now also, got rid of all the nitro and on down time from my daughters fastpitch schedule.... I've actually been thinking about making some practice days here in the near future
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Old 08-05-2013, 12:36 PM
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New dirt? I thought the current dirt was pretty good.
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Old 08-05-2013, 01:26 PM
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Who knows. It wouldn't be a new season at Jake's without new, different dirt!
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Old 08-05-2013, 03:06 PM
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no new dirt......also Im looking for a walk behind vibratory roller...I would trade my quad for one if anyone knows a deal..
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Old 08-05-2013, 05:01 PM
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Originally Posted by AleXXX-CR
Im looking for a walk behind vibratory roller.
Alex - Check the local consignment auctions here in town. The one in Oakland or Simnett Bros. auctions @ Forbes Field or Purple Wave in Manhattan online listings. I've seen one listed not that long ago. Might find one cheaper than you think.
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Old 08-05-2013, 07:36 PM
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hey Alex the track isn't that bad for early bird races. Wet it and run for some pre-season fun!
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Old 08-05-2013, 07:50 PM
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someone needs to invent a rc vibra tamper. just drive it around the track.
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Old 08-05-2013, 09:15 PM
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Thanks ill check it out... they do make radio controlled roller tampers..used for deep trench work..packing soil before pipe is laid. Safe working from above so no cave ins happen on you
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Old 08-09-2013, 10:18 AM
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Originally Posted by RCmayor
someone needs to invent a rc vibra tamper. just drive it around the track.

They already have those.
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Old 08-09-2013, 12:41 PM
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anyone going out Sat. to run??
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Old 08-09-2013, 01:37 PM
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I want to but if I go itll be early cause I have to be back at 5
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Old 08-13-2013, 11:23 AM
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If you are looking for some used or new 1/10th scale cars and trucks for the indoor offroad season see the FOR SALE thread i have LOTS to sell off.

Thanx, Barney

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