the track is now open!!!!

well pack your stuff up and head on up. the building is offically open. we are still trying to finalize a schedule but the track is open to run. you can contact kevin at k2@graniteleisuretime.com for specifics on times. so come on down and check everything out and get ready for some fun.[/size]
here are some pics

Thanks for posting the stuff, see you soon

Tondreau 180...

I have been racing for sixteen years and I don't know of anyone that would put that much money in a building for people to race a variety of things...When I walked into the building Saturday and the owner said are you ready for this..Yes I was shocked to see what they did inside the building...What did you expect when you got there????
I believe that Kevin and his dad will accommate anyone that comes to race at the track...

www.hyperdriveracing.com
www.teamtrinity.com

its a oval track.
i dont know what you wher hopeing for.
this is one of the bigest tracks in maine and more then any of us have hade downe her for a long time.

ok then you tell me who has a biger in door track.

wll lets her it im waiting.
and let me know when you have a 1/4 of a mill to build one
as thats whats its going to cost to build anything close to this.

well have fun with that and have fun runing on dirt in the winter as that it waht the building is for.


and im still waiting you to tell mw who has a biger indoor track

This is Bob from Evolution Hobbies, First, congratulations on the new building. Just a few positive comments. You've tried to pack a lot into the building and credit should be given for that. It looks good and if everyone takes a good look they will see that this has great potential for 1/16th scale racing. Both on-road and off road. During the winter months you have given a well lit, clean facility that people can come to and break up the winter. As far as the square track ? Take a look at the other carpet tracks, they are ALL squared of to start with and you layout the course as needed. Give these guys a chance before you make negative comments because as I see it you have not laid out the cash to build a track. Whether it is a dirt track outside or a carpeted track inside, when you can do what the shop owners have done than you can make your claims, until then wait and see, you may be surprised. Once again, nice facility guys.

thank you for the kind words
and it shoud be fun stop by any time and we will put some laps down.

Thanks for the good words and sorry to hear some of you guys are disappointed. We just opened this week. We are trying to work on some other stuff to add to the facility. Just looking to have something for rainy weather days and winter.....it is coming. I like the dirt outdoor as well but we decided to go this way to start. We are looking to do some drifting, Pan Car and we are working on building some ramps, jumps and other things for the short course stuff. I have to agree with Bob on the scale stuff, I had a Slider out there last night and had a blast.
We do like suggestions, if you have some drop them to k2@graniteleisuretime.com

Tondreau 180 wrote:there is no way that is the biggest track in maine its not even close. and i will build my own i planned on it anyway and it will blow that outta the water. so have fun bein bored there. if uv been racin for sixteen years and thats the best uv seen u haven.t seen much.

It looks like you run dirt and it seems that this track didn't put dirt in the building so you're upset...They do have plans putting in a dirt track...I just hope this dosen't become a big deal about who's going to build the biggest dirt track..
I think its time to put this to sleep...

Kevin,I will be up Saturday the 26th...Hope you have the car ready...Need help on set-up e-mail me...

I got my new motor installed in the COT and test drove it yesterday, went well, I should have the otehr built by the time you come up. Drop me an email so I have your info kevin@granite-corp.com

Thanks

Just wondering what lap counting system are you going to be using?


Sean
Evolution Hobbies

Right now we have the new Trackmate System. We had this for the micro T track so we wanted to try it out, the transponders are less then most. We found a rep for it and he has been quite helpful. He stated that they were being used in some New England tracks but he did not give me locations. We are also looking into a back up in the event this does not go over well, RC Scoring Pro, I understand that this system is used in the big tracks and is compatable to the new and old AMB systems. What are the majority of tracks running?

graniteleisure

We run the I-LAP infered system which similiar to the Trackmate.We use Laps Free for our computer program .We also did this because it helped to keep cost down and transponders are $40.The I-LAP system has worked great for us.To keep any issue's with lap counting low, make sure that your racers know how to place the transponder correctly to get the best signal to the bridge.A clear spot in the window will work but a hole in the body just above the transponder works the best.

Most tracks run the AMB system ,and we may be switching to the AMB system for next year.RC scoring Pro is just the lap counting software and it one of the best programs.

Sean

The AMB systems are used at most tracks in the state. They are very pricy though($3500). They are the standard system to use at all the big races!

We were a little hesitant on the AMB, from what we understood we would have had a newer version and I believe they told my computer guy that they do not read the old style, we as well went this route to keep the price down on transponders.

Are you guys using the AMB as well? Have you heard that the new system requires new transponders? I have not spent much time on this, was an item I left to my computer guy and the ultimate decision was based on the cost of transponders, I was under the impression most guys like to purchase and keep in the vehicle.

jlawjimbo wrote:The AMB systems are used at most tracks in the state. They are very pricy though($3500). They are the standard system to use at all the big races!

Actually I just purchased the new AMBrc with 10 transponders and it was just a hair under 5K.

And it does read the old transponders.

dedeye wrote:Actually I just purchased the new AMBrc with 10 transponders and it was just a hair under 5K.

And it does read the old transponders.

Is it possible to get the contact info from you on this? I will follow it up with my computer guy, the price is accurate to what he gave me.
Thanks

Yes we do use the new AMBrc system. We just dont have any handout transponders. Most of the people racing here have there own personal transponders. We rent personals to people that want to use one($

jlawjimbo wrote:Yes we do use the new AMBrc system. We just dont have any handout transponders. Most of the people racing here have there own personal transponders. We rent personals to people that want to use one($

How about the other tracks you have been racing, finding the majority are running the AMB as well?

Paul Worosz

AMB i.t.

3200 Highlands Parkway

Suite 104

Smyrna, GA 30082

678-816-4000 ext. 307

678-816-4001

graniteleisure wrote:

jlawjimbo wrote:Yes we do use the new AMBrc system. We just dont have any handout transponders. Most of the people racing here have there own personal transponders. We rent personals to people that want to use one($

How about the other tracks you have been racing, finding the majority are running the AMB as well?

Kevin,answer your phone...

Some not all. Maxximun, Team Fasttraxx, Cumberland indoor and ourdoor, Old cedar Speedway, and us use the AMB system. Berwick Speedway uses an old tranponder sustem not sure whick one. Breakneck speedway and Casco use the infered systems. They all work good just not compatable with each other.