Local 1/10 options for raccing

What classes are regularly run out here? I know alot of people have mentioned 1/10 4x4 and 4x2 Short Course, but what else is there? Are there any spec classes?

My friend has finally caved and decided to give R/C a try so Im wanting to see whats raced around here, where, and how often. This way me and him can pick something and give it a try.

At Hal's there are classes for: 2wd Short Course, 4x4 Short Course, 4x4 Buggy, and Open Electric(not always a class)

At Raceparty(Bobby's) there are classes for: 2wd Short Course, 4x4 Short Course, 2wd Buggy, and 2wd Stadium.

Bobby's runs every Sunday Rain or shine.
Hal's runs every other Saturday.

Hal's will run a 2wd Spec class if there are enough entries but generally both tracks are run what you brung.

I only asked about spec cause I know that helps keep cost down.


Sounds like SC (2wd or 4wd) are probably going to be our best bet right now. lol.

A couple of us were wanting to start a spec slash class a month ago. Three makes a class so if you and a few of your buddies want to get a few slashes out on the track that would be cool. Actually there is a slash with electronics in the FS section for only 70 bucks. May be a good start for your buddy.

Lol Ill show him that tonight. The prices of stuff at the hobby shop scared him lol.

Ive been interested in the Kyosho Ultima DB racing buggy and the new Losi XXX-SCB racing buggy. Both are 2WD buggies, but done in the style of SC/Class 1 buggies. What class would these fit in, if any?

you can be competitive with any of the associated brushless RTR kits since its a 3300(~13T motor) combo. Most run 13.5 to 10.5 at raceparty, so buggy, stadium truck, or SC. I would say a traxxas slash is decent in the VXL, but I don't think it handles nearly as well as any other RTR kit without some tweaking, but its BULLETPROOF! Also I think HPI just released a brushless Blitz with a 2.4 radio. The main thing is to go brushless or buy a roller used and get a decent brushless combo. I know there is an SC10 available that is basically a FT that is pretty cheap with tires and spares.

Those buggy's got alot of looks and interest the last time at Hal's, runing with the SCT's I think, it did extremely well (box stock)!

Well...my friend wasnt serious about it. Not yet at least. He wants to play around driving an R/C so I may let him play with my Losi Mini Desert Buggy before I sell it.

I ended up purchasing an HPI Mini-Trophy today online actually. Found a good deal, read alot about it. Its not a competitive truck but its very durable, very scale looking and is everything I wanted in my old Slayer.

I may not win any races but It will be fun and definitely great for bashing wherever.

I ended up not going with either of the buggys, obviously.

Dave is right. If you want to jump into it on a budget, used is many times they way to go.
Jason that little buggy was smooth.... That's a Kosho for yah! I wonder if I can just order the chassis and body from Losi and convert my xxx-sct to an xxx-scb.
Krogoth Team Valadez will be building a track geared toward the 1/16 scale rigs. You should be able to race you trophy truck there when the track is up and running.

To make a scb out of your sct you will need a few things besides the body and chassis. You will need a new front shock tower and body posts. front and rear bumpers are different. You can compare by down loading both manuals from losi, I did and have already considered the conversion. Total will be less than 75 bucks I figure.

Thanks Brian. I pulled up both rigs on losi's site and did see a few differences. When you figure 75 bucks does that include the roll cage and window nets?

No, I didn't figure cosmetics. Granted that is rtr parts. Looks like a painless operation since we already have 80 percent of the scb already.

Yep it shouldn't be hard at all. The cool thing is losi is offering clear bodies so you can go custom and stand out from the Rockstar and Readylift themes.

When I stopped by Value Hobbies last week, his wife said they were in the works to build a 1/18-1/24 scale off-road racing soon. Would be pretty neat to see.