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06-22-2010 08:36 PM

JordanAK

We are actually pretty lucky in this part of Ontario because we have the option doing what we want to do in rc, race with some of the best guys in Canada in a couple different series, club race, bash, collect rc stuff, or travel to the States and race.
Compared to 30 years ago, the hobby is completly revolutionized for the better !

You can pick and choose want you want. Once I got the taste of racing I was hooked and to learn from some of the best Canada has to offer was a total bonus.

I think the manufacturers and magazines dictate where the hobby is headed.

06-22-2010 03:14 PM

Jeddddd

Just to clarify ... I raced a full season in GLORCS (2 years ago) and have a very nice crystal trophy (2nd place points MT) to show for it and it is front and center on my stand ... first off, I have to second the comment that all the top racers (Dave Henry, Mike Burr and many others) have always been outstanding at helping people and in no way was my comments about that (or them) ... without beating a very dead horse ... a discussion started long ago on this forum about peoples thoughts on GLORCS and when I made suggestions regarding trying to encourage new racers to the series I was told by some that the series was an "elite" racing series and that perhaps I should look at club racing for the things I was looking for (in particular longer track time for lower mains) ... Now ... please lets not get into it again LOL ... fact is ... those comments were actually pretty accurate and I am having a great time being average in the different club races

... dont get me wrong ... I had lots of fun in GLORCS (well except a short stint in an ER

) I just think the club scene suits me better

Kevin ... I will be at the Harcore GLORC race (as I was last year) I just dont participate in the points thing anymore ... and Chewy is bang on as usual ... I think it's awesome that us racers have the number of options that we do

06-21-2010 08:27 PM

thrash metal

re glorcs series

i attended the glorcs race at full throttle this past weekend and i agree with kevin in that even though the attendance numbers were down i can honestly say that was the most fun ive had at a glorcs race in a while.

all of the racers got together with kevin who was the glorcs rep for the weekend and decided to have some fun and give everyone who attended maximum track time. everyone helped each other regardless who it was be it with marhsalling for someone , pitting , fueling etc...

we had marshalls fueling us during the mains and the a mains in truggy and buggy were split into 2 seperate heats so that we could have enough marshals to cover each main and things worked out great for everyone. there was some really great racing

this is my 4th seson racing the glorcs series and i disgaree with some of the comments that the elite drivers arent helpful. since i started trying my hand at rc racing ive always found the top drivers both very approachable and very helpful.

ive learned so much from these top guys , even just watching them race in the mains. not once have i encountered a situation where i asked one of them for some advice with my setup or a problem i was having and they didnt take the time to help me out and for that i appreciate their help .

i also agree with earl( narly1) that we should do as much as possible to support our local hobby shops. anyone who knows me personally knows that if i was given air miles for everytime i bought rc stuff from big boys with cool toys i could probably fly around the world a couple of times.

people new to who want to try their hand at racing should not be afraid to approach any racers they see at any race and ask questions. thats what these guys are there for to help and answer questions. you will get some really helpful advice from these guys. i know i did over the years.

06-21-2010 08:26 PM

Stalker

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Originally Posted by BBFBCAP

Hey Felix! SMFB!!!

LOL!! See that's one of the things that I love about this hobby, you make some good friends and get to joke around with each other on a daily basis on the boards and not just every few weeks or so at the tracks!

06-21-2010 08:26 PM

Stalker

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Originally Posted by Jeddddd

now if only my new Mspec would get here

It was there... I had it in my hands today and almost took it away from you!!

Only problem is that it is an MBX6 not a 6T so ya you are going to have to wait :P And I might have a shiney new toy by the end of the week....

06-21-2010 07:39 PM

imported_BBFBCAP

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Originally Posted by Stalker

LOL That is funny stuff!!!

Thanks for the laugh to start my Monday!

Hey Felix! SMFB!!!

06-21-2010 07:37 PM

imported_BBFBCAP

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Originally Posted by dadic 78

i gravitated towards this site because i was looking to possibly start racing this summer... I'm still undecided, but i can say without doubt that my time on this site has more slowed my enthusiasm to race as opposed to accellerate it.

what ever you do, don't let the forums dictate whether you go racing or not bud. The atmosphere is always more tense online than it is at the races. Regardless of who says what, or who thinks what about who, the racing is the 'common denominator' and everyone always has a good time out there, regardless of the venue.

From 'forum standards', this past weekend should have been a disaster at ftr. There was a smaller than usual group of racers there, and some that were there would come across as arch rivals on the forums. Everyone had a good time on and off the track, and at night, we all had fun!!!

I'd hate like hell to see anyone miss out on racing because of the forums. Consider it entertainment to watch people throw rocks at each other, because 90% of the time, when the racing starts, all of the flame wars take a very distant back seat. Hope to see you out soon!!!!

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Originally Posted by michael_lambert

...someone like kevin honesty is scary at a track when you don't know him.. Kind of nerve racking to aproach.. But man once you introduce yourself and get past his exterior he is an awesome guy.. And chewy the same :d

i think this hobby needs more people like guys like that, and less egotistical aholes who just ruin it for everyone..

micheal, i appreciate your kind words bud, but really hope nobody ever feels that way about approaching me. I'm just a giant kid playing with my toy cars like everyone else. Sure there's some seriousness in it for me, but that's just my competitiveness coming out. I think we all have some of that in us. If we didn't, we would all just be down at zellers smokin' the tires off our cars right? Lol... Feel free to come see me any time you need anything man. This hobby/sport is as much about people as it is about racing.

As for chewy...you may want to take a closer look!!!

:d jk

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Originally Posted by jeddddd

...i was lead away from glorcs towards club racing as i was pretty much told by some, and to be honest got the feeling on my own ... That the glorc series was for the "elite" ... Never saw that as being very progressive but hey ... Too old to argue ... I have found club racing (both hardcore and dorc)...

i understand what your saying, but get out and have some fun man! That's what it's all about.

I'm not sure what it was exactly that happened to make people think that way about glorcs, but i can assure you of one thing. It's no different than any other race series. Club racing included. In fact, if you didn't know any better, you'd swear the hardcore sunday series was a glorcs race. The registrations are all but identical, and the formats are identical.

I started racing 1/8 off-road in the glorcs series, and am volunteering my time to the series now. I loved everything about it, and met everyone i know in that series. Things have changed over time, but the one thing that will never change is the people. We are all there for the same reason...to have fun!

Come check out the glorcs race at hardcore on august 13th-15th and see for yourself. You won't be disappointed. :up:

:up:

06-21-2010 07:02 PM

EST1982

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Originally Posted by Jeddddd

I was lead away from GLORCS towards club racing as I was pretty much told by some, and to be honest got the feeling on my own ... that the GLORC series was for the "elite" ...

What do you mean by "Lead Away..."?

As in you tried you're hand at it, caught the vibe & left?
Or you caught the vibe & didn't bother trying?

06-21-2010 07:01 PM

Guest

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Originally Posted by Jeddddd

I will respond (I have hesitated quite a while now) ... and I will try to keep it positive (may surprise some) ... I love this hobby and have a lot of fun and have found many new friends (yes there are knobs but they are everywhere) ... I was lead away from GLORCS towards club racing as I was pretty much told by some, and to be honest got the feeling on my own ... that the GLORC series was for the "elite" ... never saw that as being very progressive but hey ... too old to argue ... I have found club racing (both Hardcore and DORC) and I am more than happy being average ...

... now if only my new Mspec would get here

+1, I enjoy this hobby very much, too bad I lack the time to improve my skills, I enjoy racing all kinds, and at the GLORCS and RC-PRO Canada, most I say most people are very helpfully, but you do get the ones that think they are the elite??????, give you attitude and brag about there "sponsor". WE ARE ALL BIG GROWN MAN PLAYING WITH TOYS. and yes Club racing is picking up specially at hardcore due to the ELITE few that run in the GLORCS an RC-PRO Canada, although RC-PRO in the USA is much better.

06-21-2010 06:41 PM

Jeddddd

... now if only my new Mspec would get here

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