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by Mike Parrish
Thu Sep 20, 2007 10:36 am
Forum: Trading Post
Topic: 42' 2 Lane Best Track (SOLD)
Replies: 0
Views: 9110

42' 2 Lane Best Track (SOLD)

SOLD! Thanks Larry.
by Mike Parrish
Fri Dec 15, 2006 10:19 am
Forum: Car & Semi-Truck Photos
Topic: Dragster ideas needed
Replies: 36
Views: 45589

Re: Dragster ideas needed

Here are a few ideas: http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid220/p45a21779565713291778b2419b346d21/eb9c37fd.jpg http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid220/pf74c479e34b5137fd06b8a63f99f76b4/eb9c37ca.jpg http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid220/pb75ed2c3a077e7555f27981ce4023cba/eb9c37b3.jpg
by Mike Parrish
Thu Oct 19, 2006 12:35 pm
Forum: Car & Semi-Truck Construction
Topic: Best axle type
Replies: 4
Views: 7226

Re: Best axle type

Derby Guy,

Check you p.m.

Thanks,

Mike
by Mike Parrish
Mon Oct 16, 2006 1:46 pm
Forum: Commercial
Topic: Single Lane Timer
Replies: 10
Views: 15727

Re: Single Lane Timer

gpraceman wrote:In addition to the one lane timers from NewBold and New Directions, you could always buy a two lane timer and just not use one of the lanes.
...or you could drill another hole just past the transition and check times coming off of the hill with the extra sensor.
by Mike Parrish
Mon Sep 11, 2006 3:49 pm
Forum: Car & Semi-Truck Construction
Topic: Best axle type
Replies: 4
Views: 7226

Re: Best axle type

I prefer no groove.

Thanks,
by Mike Parrish
Wed Aug 30, 2006 4:56 am
Forum: General
Topic: Track Set-up Guidelines?
Replies: 9
Views: 13043

Re: Track Set-up Guidelines?

TAL wrote:...Remember though , the top of the track is around 4 foot high already and will probably require a stool for the kids to stage a car during fun runs...
Great point TAL. I should have specified that the starting gate is on the stage at our church so the kids are still able to stage their own cars.
by Mike Parrish
Tue Aug 29, 2006 5:17 am
Forum: General
Topic: Track Set-up Guidelines?
Replies: 9
Views: 13043

Re: Track Set-up Guidelines?

FAST Racing wrote:...What has worked best for getting the track "off the floor" , So the Kids can see the racing better? Still be able to level in both directions.
Our grand prix team built risers out out plywood and 2 x 4's wide enough to allow for leveling. It is off the floor about two and a half feet.
by Mike Parrish
Mon Aug 28, 2006 2:01 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Track Set-up Guidelines?
Replies: 9
Views: 13043

Re: Track Set-up Guidelines?

We level ours in both planes.

As far as height, I have seen anywhere from 46" to 50".

Good luck.
by Mike Parrish
Fri Aug 11, 2006 7:50 pm
Forum: Car & Semi-Truck Construction
Topic: Wing or wedge?
Replies: 9
Views: 12476

Re: Wing or wedge?

...Car design in my opinion is the only thing I haven't push my son to concentrate on. Fat Elvis I believe that I read in one of Max V's news letters that a car body with a rounded rear end showed the most favorable results in his wind tunnel testing. The car I sent to WIRL in July ( http://www.wir...
by Mike Parrish
Fri Aug 11, 2006 11:29 am
Forum: Car & Semi-Truck Construction
Topic: Wing or wedge?
Replies: 9
Views: 12476

Re: Wing or wedge?

I personally like both designs, with a rounded back end.

I would focus my attention on alignment. That is what's going to carry your momentum to the end of the track :)
by Mike Parrish
Thu Jun 29, 2006 7:16 am
Forum: General Car/Truck Racer Topics
Topic: Forums
Replies: 17
Views: 18543

Re: Forums

I really hope this does not turn into a "my board is better than your board thread". :roll: I happen to enjoy both boards. I have seen people learn and share on both boards. I have also seen people be chastised and made feel unwelcome on both boards. I am heavily invovled in WIRL. I love t...
by Mike Parrish
Mon May 15, 2006 12:06 pm
Forum: Car & Semi-Truck Construction
Topic: Painting using a spray mask HOW-TO
Replies: 10
Views: 11241

Re: Painting using a spray mask HOW-TO

DerbyDude wrote: Does it have a future in WIRL?
Jim has been sending his creations into WIRL for quite a while now...

Image 2005

Image2006

They look great as always :!:
by Mike Parrish
Sun Apr 09, 2006 11:28 am
Forum: General Car/Truck Racer Topics
Topic: Rules changes form one race to the next
Replies: 18
Views: 22092

Re: Rules changes form one race to the next

Why would they have to see the point of the axle. All you have to see is the head of the nail, if there is a head on each axle then theres no way it could be a solid one peice shaft cause you wouldn't be able to put the wheels on. :roll: There are several types of aftermarket axles that are not sol...
by Mike Parrish
Sat Apr 08, 2006 11:06 am
Forum: General Car/Truck Racer Topics
Topic: Rules changes form one race to the next
Replies: 18
Views: 22092

Re: Rules changes form one race to the next

2kids10horses wrote:Crazy glue is actually a poor choice for axles. The reason? It's very thin, and tends to run along the length of the axle, very quickly. You might accidently get some in the wheel hub.
That's why I like to use Super Glue Gel.
by Mike Parrish
Fri Apr 07, 2006 8:20 am
Forum: General Car/Truck Racer Topics
Topic: Rules changes form one race to the next
Replies: 18
Views: 22092

Re: Rules changes form one race to the next

Congratulations to you and your Tiger on the win! ...any ideas what i should do thanks If the judges want to see all of the axle, you can pull the axles (mark the heads first with a marker so you can replace them as close as possible to where they were) and cut slots into the drilled holes. That wou...