87lc2 2778 Posted July 8 At one of our regular solid axle races we run a vintage Tamiya class for the Lunchbox and Pumpkin. I finally got one built and raced it for the first time yesterday, so much fun. We run them bone stock (bearings allowed) and it makes for some good, close racing. It's a fun warmup to our solid axle racing and also gave me an excuse to build a Lunchbox so I'm happy. 21 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sogogi 3333 Posted July 8 I miss having fun with lunch box. simple yet versatile Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
87lc2 2778 Posted July 8 19 minutes ago, Sogogi said: I miss having fun with lunch box. simple yet versatile It really is a fun little truck, absolutely love driving (or bouncing) it around. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gebbly 760 Posted July 8 Looks like great fun. Only pity is there is no video footage of the race chaos 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dakratfink 1020 Posted July 8 I love that it’s stock ( bearings allowed) . Now that Parma is back up and running should allow the lexan Pumpkin and Lunchie bodies , too. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
87lc2 2778 Posted July 9 14 hours ago, Dakratfink said: I love that it’s stock ( bearings allowed) . Now that Parma is back up and running should allow the lexan Pumpkin and Lunchie bodies , too. Yes, it wouldn't be nearly as much fun if you could upgrade them. It's just a fun class to get us ready for racing and also a good excuse to run some vintage Tamiyas. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
87lc2 2778 Posted July 9 15 hours ago, Gebbly said: Looks like great fun. Only pity is there is no video footage of the race chaos There's video of the event, but unfortunately none of the Tamiyas. I'll make sure to have someone film it next time! Next race is in a few weeks. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mouc-RC 464 Posted July 9 1 hour ago, 87lc2 said: There's video of the event, but unfortunately none of the Tamiyas. I'll make sure to have someone film it next time! Next race is in a few weeks. Hey, would you share a link to the vid', please? (if it's online) Would be nice to see (one of) your MT racing I think Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
87lc2 2778 Posted July 9 19 minutes ago, Mouc-RC said: Hey, would you share a link to the vid', please? (if it's online) Would be nice to see (one of) your MT racing I think Sure, here's a link to some of the Pro Modified Racing on FB - https://www.facebook.com/share/p/PGYtLfLz2WSzJmcJ/ Hopefully that works... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mouc-RC 464 Posted July 9 Works fine, no need to connect to FB, thanks for sharing . There are some seriously fast & well driven trucks! You're too modest, you didn't mention that you won the LuchBox race Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
87lc2 2778 Posted July 9 22 minutes ago, Mouc-RC said: Works fine, no need to connect to FB, thanks for sharing . There are some seriously fast & well driven trucks! You're too modest, you didn't mention that you won the LuchBox race Glad it worked. Yes, the Pro Modified trucks are quick and a handful to drive properly. Yes, I didn't want to brag about the win It was actually the first time I ever drove it, haha. Can't wait to run it again, such a fun little truck. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
87lc2 2778 Posted July 9 Few more shots of my other trucks (some Tamiya ) from the other day. One of the guys that races with us is a great photographer. 15 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
87lc2 2778 Posted July 18 Here's a good video someone put together from the event last weekend: 7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dakratfink 1020 Posted July 18 Does your club use Trigger King classes and rules ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
87lc2 2778 Posted July 19 14 hours ago, Dakratfink said: Does your club use Trigger King classes and rules ? I run with a few different clubs in the area, but in general yes. In this particular race we ran Retro, Sport Mod, and Pro Mod using TK rules. We also run Tamiya Vintage 2wd and 2wd Tuff Truck (Stampede, Gorgon, etc.) so more people can get involved. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gebbly 760 Posted August 13 On 7/18/2024 at 5:22 PM, 87lc2 said: Here's a good video someone put together from the event last weekend That looked epic! A great idea for a course so 2 trucks could race side by side. All the power slides round the cones looked fun. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
87lc2 2778 Posted August 13 6 hours ago, Gebbly said: That looked epic! A great idea for a course so 2 trucks could race side by side. All the power slides round the cones looked fun. Yes, lots of fun! Back at it this weekend with an all new track and full dirt jumps. I'll try to remember and take some pictures to post up next week. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JimBear 792 Posted August 15 In the meantime, have a look at this Popalong RC video for some all-over-the-place racing: 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jeepy2013 746 Posted August 15 LOVE it! Some excellent pics! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ADRay1000 421 Posted August 15 I didn’t realize the 6 wheelers go so fast, what a riot 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JimBear 792 Posted August 16 19 hours ago, ADRay1000 said: I didn’t realize the 6 wheelers go so fast, what a riot Yeah, they seem pretty planted and still going like there's no tomorrow. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
