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by lindsayb
Thu Nov 03, 2016 9:04 am
Forum: Australian Wing Car Discussion and Results
Topic: USRA Cahoza Box 12
Replies: 3
Views: 10399

USRA Cahoza Box 12

In their infinite wisdom the USRA have just banned all Cahoza grp 12 motors from racing. This does not look like it will impact major non USRA races - eg the Hillbilly howl and I expect the Barn Burner as they will simply ignore the USRA. However as most racers overthere use Cahoza setups this will ...
by lindsayb
Sun Sep 25, 2016 11:38 am
Forum: Australian Wing Car Discussion and Results
Topic: NATS 2016 rules
Replies: 26
Views: 39717

Re: NATS 2016 rules

Just like to add where this has now gone in the U.S - we have 2 motors - one high timed ballistic qualifier for the first bracket - and then our race motor and race gearing that gets changed after the first bracket.
by lindsayb
Tue Aug 16, 2016 12:46 pm
Forum: Wing Racing Results
Topic: US Nats
Replies: 8
Views: 15217

Re: US Nats

All finished now - ran OMO had motor issues - just not quick enough - finished 8th. Lined up for semipro rather than pro for Grp 7 - ran well was either first or second throughout the race - car would not move on black last heat - managed 40 laps but could only run straight up - dropped from being 2...
by lindsayb
Fri Aug 12, 2016 7:57 am
Forum: Wing Racing Results
Topic: US Nats
Replies: 8
Views: 15217

Re: US Nats

They seem to be the pic of the tyres for here - work well - I used a combination of Alpha 615's and Jet 34's. They were just as good.

First race was a crashfest.
by lindsayb
Thu Aug 11, 2016 11:33 am
Forum: Wing Racing Results
Topic: US Nats
Replies: 8
Views: 15217

Re: US Nats

Hit someone in geeza Put a dent in the pin tube. Couldn't get a pin in, body got destroyed so I pulled the car. Was running second when broke. Ran 27l today finished 5th won my heat by a good margin. Les won
by lindsayb
Tue Aug 09, 2016 9:10 am
Forum: Wing Racing Results
Topic: US Nats
Replies: 8
Views: 15217

Re: US Nats

Pro I15, finished 3rd today - was not fast enough - fasted lap time was a good .15 slower than the rest of the field. Did finish on the same lap as second - about 20ft behind.

Built and pitted the 3rd place AM car, which Tommy,s nephew drove.
by lindsayb
Sun Aug 07, 2016 11:48 am
Forum: Wing Racing Results
Topic: US Nats
Replies: 8
Views: 15217

US Nats

First day today, went to Pit for Tommy's nephew in AM Box 12. The kid did really well, 11 years of age - struggled on black with timing the lead on but apart from that had a very clean race - finished fourth but without the black issues would have won AM box 12. I got offered the car for pro-box and...
by lindsayb
Wed Jul 13, 2016 3:05 pm
Forum: Aussie Retro Discussion
Topic: Raceworld 2016 Retro Series Rnd 5 - 25/06/2016
Replies: 3
Views: 6087

Re: Raceworld 2016 Retro Series Rnd 5 - 25/06/2016

Thanks for the report - enjoyed the very close racing we had.

Next time I guess will be the Brabham in July
by lindsayb
Fri Mar 18, 2016 2:11 pm
Forum: Aussie Retro Discussion
Topic: Retro Pro
Replies: 10
Views: 13443

Re: Retro Pro

Had a quick test, needs new tyres (rather than an old set that I had). Track was dusty so not ideal - car felt good ran 4.104 - but there is a lot left in it. Left the car with Wayne and he is going to test after the retro race next week. I am off to Darwin so wont be there.
by lindsayb
Sat Mar 12, 2016 7:14 am
Forum: Aussie Retro Discussion
Topic: Raceworld 2016 Retro Series Rnd 1 - 20/02/2016
Replies: 2
Views: 5018

Re: Raceworld 2016 Retro Series Rnd 1 - 20/02/2016

The Can AM was the closest finish I have had - I was on Blue and Jake was on Black. I am sure I hit the bank in front but Jake had a shorter path to the line and got there first. I could not see who crossed the line first - it was a check the monitor job.

As I said - very close race.
by lindsayb
Fri Mar 04, 2016 10:26 am
Forum: Aussie Retro Discussion
Topic: Retro Pro
Replies: 10
Views: 13443

Re: Retro Pro

Body is a JK T122 Short - it is used - not new - testing at this stage hopefully today - does not have a diaplane - will see whether they are needed first.
by lindsayb
Fri Mar 04, 2016 8:53 am
Forum: Aussie Retro Discussion
Topic: Retro Pro
Replies: 10
Views: 13443

Re: Retro Pro

Without leadwire and braids - but with body and Pins - 67 grams - I expect all up no more than 71 grams
by lindsayb
Thu Mar 03, 2016 9:36 pm
Forum: Aussie Retro Discussion
Topic: Retro Pro
Replies: 10
Views: 13443

Re: Retro Pro

rear 3/32 and Ball races, front 1/16th
by lindsayb
Wed Mar 02, 2016 6:55 pm
Forum: Aussie Retro Discussion
Topic: Retro Pro
Replies: 10
Views: 13443

Re: Retro Pro

This forum - draft - rules by Mark Fox - retro pro is towards the end - simple 100ft view: - 790 rears - no weight limit. 1 inch wide steel allowed at front. Rear must have either axle tube or brass motor bracket. 600 dia front wheels - so JK fronts are OK. Car is brass and/ or steel wire. Hawk retr...
by lindsayb
Wed Mar 02, 2016 4:34 pm
Forum: Aussie Retro Discussion
Topic: Retro Pro
Replies: 10
Views: 13443

Retro Pro

My first Retro pro chassis