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[Ralph Thorne]

The FK Challenge is presented by Retro South and the Outlaw Scale Series. Hosted by Flashbacks Model Raceway located in Snellville, GA.
 
On Saturday November 12th we will take to the 115' Hasse Paperclip for the duel of the FK motors. In all classes you will be allowed to run a PS 4002 FK or a JK Hawk Retro. On this small and tight track it will be interesting to see who and what comes out on top! We will be running Formula One and Can-Am using IRRA^®-based rulesets, and 4 in. Nascar and GTP using OSS rules with the exception of the allowed motors.
 
Flashbacks Model Raceway
2288 Scenic Hwy
Snellville, GA 30078
(404) 392-8138 Ask for Larry or Tina Black
 
Friday - November 11 - Raceway will be open at 6 PM unitl 11 PM for practice.
Saturday - November 12 - Raceway will open at 8 am. Tech opens for t 10 AM sharp.
 
We will run Formula One, Nascar, Can-Am and then GTP.
 
Box plaques will be handed out for all classes. We will have a dedicated race director who isn't racing.
 


Pro-Slot 4002 FK Motor Rules

Motors must be factory sealed and using the unmodified factory seal only.

Seals may have clear "finger nail polish" added to extend life of seal. NO other modifications to the seals allowed

Any 64 pitch pinion may be used.

Racers may change brushes and springs.

Only three-coil replacement springs are allowed.

Any 36D sized motor brushes may be used.

No spring insulation or shunt wires are allowed.

Can oilite bushing may be soldered in place.

Armature shafts may be cut on both sides of the motor.

Brush hoods may be aligned.

[Matt Sheldon]

Really cool-looking track.

[JohnnySlotcar]

Looks like real "fun" racing!

[Zippity]

Nice-looking track. 

[John C Martin]

I like the format.

It's a very fun track!

[Eddie Fleming]

It is a fun track, JC.
 
I like the fact that the driver stations are reversed so black is at the start of the straight and red is at the end. For me the sight lines are much better than the normal layout.

[Ralph Thorne]

In early testing both motors seem to be the same speed on this track.

 

The new JK chassis will not be legal for this race.

[Ralph Thorne]

Several racers showed up to Flashbacks for some testing this past weekend. I also heard from three Tennessee racers who plan on making the trip.

[swodem]

Good stuff!
 
i like a little variety... following this with interest.

[Ralph Thorne]

I have heard the following people will be there:

 

James Merriman

Chris Barnes

Tommy Flythe

James Johnson

Dave Wheeler

Robert Cunningham

Stan Hudson

Ralph Thorne

Will Brinkley

Brayden Brinkley

 

Who else is coming?

[Brinkley47]

Brayden and I are planning on it.

[JerseyJohn]

Looks like a cool race, mixing in two different classes of cars means a lot of fun.

[Tom Eatherly]

On the Can-Am cars, what is the preferred tire?

And gearing using the Hawk Retro?

Thanks.

[Ralph Thorne]

Kelly Retros with a 9/28 is a great place to start.

[Ralph Thorne]

Robert Cunningham, Dave Wheeler, and Stan Hutson should all be there, too.

[Ralph Thorne]

Today I got "maybes" from Bobby Robinson, Josh Bobo and Dustin Bryson.

[Tom Eatherly]

Ralph,

You guys oughta make this an annual event. I bet it will stoke interest. Great track, great classes. Looks like a ton of fun. As I now have more time on my hands, I'm planning on some out-of-state races. This looks like a hoot! Good luck on the 12th you guys.

I am liking that track.

[Ralph Thorne]

Race entry fees are only $10 and so is the pit pass. No hidden fee's and the box plaques are already made!

 

Look forward to seeing everyone there.

[Ralph Thorne]

More confirmed entrants on Monday.

If your on the fence about attending , I hope you decide to come on out for a great day of friendship and racing.

[Ralph Thorne]

Thanks to those who showed up to support the track. They very much appreciated it. We had a great time and the racing was close.
 

Results and pictures can be found on the tracks FB page.

 

That was the last local or regional race I plan on hosting.

My efforts will be put into a 4 race National series in 2017 based off of OSS rules. More information will be available soon.

Thanks to those who have supported me over the years. I'll see you as "just a racer" at a track near you soon.

[CoastalAngler1]

Bring some friends to Florida.  Can't wait till 2017 OSS.

[Ralph Thorne]

Sorry, no OSS in 2017. As I mentioned in my above post, that was the last local or regional race I will be hosting or promoting.