Rookie Race - Official Thread

Okay Guys, the first round is in the books...

http://i1074.photobucket.com/albums/w407/critterwerks/Mobile%20Uploads/20150404_083416_zpsdw5vulkb_e...

Impressions on the first round...

CCRider's Diesel Boy is looking strong...it turns out that Montana does in fact 'hasfastcars', with both cars coming through the first round....CrzyTrkrDude  had a tough draw in the first round, but TrkrWife cruised through...2Seven  must have been doing some testing, with both his C10 Chevy rolling on...Happy Camper lost a close race with his Mustang, but his other car is moving on....and both of our international racers had rough starts, losing in the first round.

Here are the match-ups for round 2...

http://i1074.photobucket.com/albums/w407/critterwerks/Mobile%20Uploads/1428151249538_zpsp2hbkw5y.jpg

http://i1074.photobucket.com/albums/w407/critterwerks/Mobile%20Uploads/1428151308580_zpsomui1cev.jpg

http://i1074.photobucket.com/albums/w407/critterwerks/Mobile%20Uploads/1428151359560_zpsjvzcxskn.jpg

http://i1074.photobucket.com/albums/w407/critterwerks/Mobile%20Uploads/1428151430699_zpslfevjeeh.jpg

3 outta 4 .... Looking forward to running these guys.... Solid effort all!  

And, here we go...the Semi Finals...

Rookie Race Semi Final: https://youtu.be/hcrP9Cm2SQ0

You will notice that the Maxx Traxxx finish line is having a little trouble with the low cars...well, Diesel Boy, anyway. I put extensions on the paddles, but it still occasionally  slips under without triggering the light.

Good racing so far! The 3rd Place Race and the Finals are to come!

Donkey Butter!  Well, as a Happy Camper, I can't get mad, just better.  Congrats to those moving on.

The race to get into the Middleweight  race tomorrow  was won by....

Rookie 3rd Place Race: https://youtu.be/fGbUTYgxT_8

The White Zombie rolls on!

And...the Finals...

Rookie Race Finals: https://youtu.be/6xGR5zqiUec

As earlier, The Diesel Boy slipped under the gate without triggering the light, but, it was clearly ahead at the finish. Looks like it might be time to go with a digital set-up!

Congrats to CCRIDER and MoHasFastCars! ...we'll see you in the other lane tomorrow! 

And congrats to all the Rookies in this race...it's not easy building fast cars, and I know most of you have never tried modding before this race! Don't be afraid to ask question...and the veterans on redlinederby will have answers for you!

Good job, Guys!

Woohoo! And more racing to come...we're pretty excited around our house!

Will the top 4 transfer into the Middle weight main event to help set the brackets, or top 4 race off for each class?  

Great tight racing rookies!  Congrats to the top 4 and CCRider for taking the top step of the podium!!!

Also great hosting Chris...vids, race report..the whole she-bang!

Wow both my cars out in the first round, must have been suffering from jet lag.

Well done everyone, from the vids looks like there was some close races.

Thanks for hosting Chris.

One question - were all the cars a similar weight or were some left a bit lighter?

If you look at the video for the 3rd place race...TrkrWife GTO vs MHFC White Zombie, you can see the difference that wheel diameter makes. The GTO, with the smaller wheels, was down the hill fast and up to speed quickly. But, the larger wheels on  the White Zombie, though they took longer to get up to speed, we're able to get going faster.

So, as a lesson from that, if you are running on a very short track, go with a smaller wheel...a long track, go with a bigger diameter wheel.

I did notice his car started really fast and was curious about that.

A 20" drop seems kinda short, is that common with other members tracks?  How long is the track for that drop?  I might need to train for your races.  I don't have an established set up, but usually have about a 36" drop.