Lunchbox Racing!

[87lc2 2836]

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. 

[Grumpy pants 5251]

Fantastic 👏

[Sogogi 3359]

I miss having fun with lunch box. simple yet versatile

[87lc2 2836]

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. 

[Gebbly 771]

Looks like great fun. Only pity is there is no video footage of the race chaos

[Dakratfink 1020]

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. 

[87lc2 2836]

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. 

[87lc2 2836]

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.

[Mouc-RC 530]

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

[87lc2 2836]

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...

[Mouc-RC 530]

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

 

[87lc2 2836]

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. 

[87lc2 2836]

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. 

[bRIBEGuy 3376]

So good.

 

[1RCdude 4]

Gotta love it.

[87lc2 2836]

Here's a good video someone put together from the event last weekend:

 

 

 

[Dakratfink 1020]

Does your club use Trigger King classes and rules ? 

[87lc2 2836]

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. 

[Gebbly 771]

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.

[87lc2 2836]

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. 

[JimBear 864]

In the meantime, have a look at this Popalong RC video for some all-over-the-place racing:

 

[Jeepy2013 751]

LOVE it!  Some excellent pics!

[ADRay1000 447]

I didn’t realize the 6 wheelers go so fast, what a riot

[JimBear 864]

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.

[CRC505 188]

So much fun! love it!