Today we had a grown man crawl on his hands and knees under the lead-on to go into the infield to fix a fallen off car in the dead man (on a King Cobra). Parents sometimes need help with knowing how to slot car race.
...Film at 11...
Womp-Womp racing
Started by
PCH Parts Express
, Oct 21 2010 11:27 AM
89 replies to this topic
#76
MrWeiler
-
- Full Member
-
- 3,106 posts Joined: 23-May 06
Posting Leader
- Gender:Male
- Location:Oceanside CA (EX Simi)
Posted 22 February 2015 - 10:49 PM
...Film at 11...
"TANSTAAFL" (There ain't no such thing as a free lunch.)
Robert Anson Heinlein
"Democracy and socialism have nothing in common but one word, equality. But notice the difference: while democracy seeks equality in liberty, socialism seeks equality in restraint and servitude."
Alexis de Tocqueville
"In practice, socialism didn't work. But socialism could never have worked because it is based on false premises about human psychology and society, and gross ignorance of human economy."
David Horowitz
Mike Brannian
#77
Steve Adkins
-
- Full Member
-
- 210 posts Joined: 01-February 15
On The Lead Lap
- Gender:Male
- Location:SC
Posted 24 January 2017 - 12:55 AM
Cordle Model Speedway in Marietta, GA will host the inaugural Georgia State Championship WOMP Race and the Georgia State Championship Race. You can get rules and other information from Eddie Cordle at the track, or check these links for updates. https://www.facebook...45434632314905/ /// https://www.facebook...478060371072282 The NC and SC races were run last year, and they were well sponsored with good turnouts. For more information, or questions about the rules, contact me at cageycretins@gmail.com
- Slotking likes this
#78
Steve Adkins
-
- Full Member
-
- 210 posts Joined: 01-February 15
On The Lead Lap
- Gender:Male
- Location:SC
Posted 17 February 2017 - 09:45 PM
The WOMPS are a growing class of racing in the Carolinas. Several tracks have started weekly WOMP programs, and big races are being run in the Carolinas and Georgia, including state championship races dating back to 2015. Here are some links to news, information, rules, products, etc.
https://www.facebook...18121901759886/
https://www.facebook...45434632314905/
https://www.facebook...82631115527779/
https://www.facebook..._tab=discussion
https://www.facebook...65472840235230/
https://www.facebook...=PAGES_TIMELINE
https://www.facebook.com/LVJchassis/
I hope that hese will be helpful. Feel free to check out these sites and join SCSC Racing Association and AWRA. If yo uwould like to contact me, I can be reached at cageycretins@gmail.com
- Mach9 likes this
#79
Steve Adkins
-
- Full Member
-
- 210 posts Joined: 01-February 15
On The Lead Lap
- Gender:Male
- Location:SC
#80
Mark 42
-
- Full Member
-
- 41 posts Joined: 06-January 12
Rookie Keyboard Racer
- Gender:Male
- Location:Federal Way, WA
Posted 22 February 2017 - 07:30 PM
Do adults race Womps too, or only the kids?
At my local track, it's only kids, except for occasionally a "Parents Race" when they end early.
At my local track, it's only kids, except for occasionally a "Parents Race" when they end early.
Mark Kanzler
#81
Shawn Curry
-
- Full Member
-
- 30 posts Joined: 14-February 16
Rookie Keyboard Racer
- Gender:Male
- Location:Tabernacle, NJ
Posted 01 March 2017 - 12:15 AM
I'm trying to find out what Womp stands for or even Womp-Womps? Does anyone know?
#82
Shawn Curry
-
- Full Member
-
- 30 posts Joined: 14-February 16
Rookie Keyboard Racer
- Gender:Male
- Location:Tabernacle, NJ
Posted 01 March 2017 - 12:21 AM
Do adults race Womps too, or only the kids?
At my local track, it's only kids, except for occasionally a "Parents Race" when they end early.
Depends on the track, if you can get enough adults to race why wouldn't the track do it. when I started racing in the '80s the answer was yes. We were all mixed in. I was 14 and most likely the youngest in the group. I won a few times. Most of the guys where in their 20s.
#83
Bill from NH
-
- Full Member
-
- 14,731 posts Joined: 02-August 07
Age scrubs away speed!
- Gender:Male
- Location:New Boston, NH
Posted 01 March 2017 - 07:08 AM
I'm trying to find out what Womp stands for or even Womp-Womps? Does anyone know?
I don't think Womp, or Womp-Womp is an acronym for anything. I've always heard it was the sound these cars made when they hit the wall.
Yes, when we had a local commercial raceway in this area, adults raced Womps, as did some of the kids. Some of the bodies were pretty ugly, but some of them were pretty nice, too.
Bill Fernald
I intend to live forever! So far, so good.
I intend to live forever! So far, so good.
#84
Racer36
-
- IRRA National Director
-
- 1,363 posts Joined: 09-October 11
Checkered Flag in Hand
- Gender:Male
- Location:St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada
Posted 01 March 2017 - 07:26 AM
We always thought the name came from the sound of them hitting the wall, too.
I plan on starting a Womp class up here soon. Just trying to decide on the best motor to run.
I plan on starting a Womp class up here soon. Just trying to decide on the best motor to run.
Dennis Dominey
Lifelong half-assed slot racer
Lifelong half-assed slot racer
#85
Bill from NH
-
- Full Member
-
- 14,731 posts Joined: 02-August 07
Age scrubs away speed!
- Gender:Male
- Location:New Boston, NH
Posted 01 March 2017 - 08:49 PM
A few years back (8-10), there some great-looking modified and super modified bodies that fit a Womp chassis. These probably came from REHCo, but I don't know if they're still available. If old coupes and sedans interest you, the former Champion Legend bodies are still available from Parma.
I would think "best motor" would depend on your track layout and its powering. As a personal opinion, I would think under-powered Womps would make for better racing that over-powered cars would. I used to hear about an X12 powered Womp class, but I had no interest.
I would think "best motor" would depend on your track layout and its powering. As a personal opinion, I would think under-powered Womps would make for better racing that over-powered cars would. I used to hear about an X12 powered Womp class, but I had no interest.
Bill Fernald
I intend to live forever! So far, so good.
I intend to live forever! So far, so good.
#86
Cap Henry
-
- Subscriber
-
- 3,370 posts Joined: 25-October 08
CHR Cars
- Gender:Male
- Location:Bellevue, OH
Posted 02 March 2017 - 08:44 AM
I would say the JK Mini Brute would be pretty good, or even the JK Hawk 25, depending on the track size
#87
Racer36
-
- IRRA National Director
-
- 1,363 posts Joined: 09-October 11
Checkered Flag in Hand
- Gender:Male
- Location:St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada
Posted 02 March 2017 - 08:59 AM
The Hawk 25 is a bit sleepy, but I just got in some Mini Brutes to try.
Dennis Dominey
Lifelong half-assed slot racer
Lifelong half-assed slot racer
#88
Samiam
-
- Subscriber
-
- 4,768 posts Joined: 18-January 12
Posting Leader
- Gender:Male
- Location:Long Island, NY
Posted 02 March 2017 - 09:29 AM
We ran JK HRs in WFPJR's Womp race. The cars were 3.250" wide so that helped handle the power. Everyone had a blast. The Wing car guys enjoyed it the most. They were some of the top runners.
Only change to the rules I would make is allowing some reinforcement in the weak spots. If you got nerfed in the bank you were behind the wall for adjustments.
Womp race, 4/26/16, PJ Raceway,
Only change to the rules I would make is allowing some reinforcement in the weak spots. If you got nerfed in the bank you were behind the wall for adjustments.
Womp race, 4/26/16, PJ Raceway,
Sam Levitch
"If you have integrity, nothing else matters, and if you do not have integrity, nothing else matters."
Robert Mueller, special counsel (2013)
"... because people have got to know whether or not their president is a crook."
Richard M .Nixon, Nov 17, 1973
"Fool me once, same on... shame on you. Fool me... you can't get fooled again."
George W. Bush
"If you have integrity, nothing else matters, and if you do not have integrity, nothing else matters."
Robert Mueller, special counsel (2013)
"... because people have got to know whether or not their president is a crook."
Richard M .Nixon, Nov 17, 1973
"Fool me once, same on... shame on you. Fool me... you can't get fooled again."
George W. Bush
#89
Steve Adkins
-
- Full Member
-
- 210 posts Joined: 01-February 15
On The Lead Lap
- Gender:Male
- Location:SC
Posted 16 January 2018 - 04:30 PM
Do adults race Womps too, or only the kids?
At my local track, it's only kids, except for occasionally a "Parents Race" when they end early.
The WOMP are growing more popular, and it is mostly adults racing them. The AWRA holds races from coast, and recently had three national flexi champions in an event in California. There is an upcoming event in your state on Feb. 24, 2018 at Speed & Hobby Shop in Beckley, WV. It pays $300,00 to win in the Legends class. Check the AWRA page or email the AWRA at awrainfo@yahoo.com for information.
#90
Steve Adkins
-
- Full Member
-
- 210 posts Joined: 01-February 15
On The Lead Lap
- Gender:Male
- Location:SC
Posted 16 January 2018 - 04:30 PM
The WOMP are growing more popular, and it is mostly adults racing them. The AWRA holds races from coast, and recently had three national flexi champions in an event in California. There is an upcoming event in your state on Feb. 24, 2018 at Speed & Hobby Shop in Beckley, WV. It pays $300,00 to win in the Legends class. Check the AWRA page or email the AWRA at awrainfo@yahoo.com for information.
https://www.facebook...18121901759886/
