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Title: Ice Racing?
Post by: MegaMang on December 29, 2007, 12:44:23 pm
Anyone heard of Legends racing on Ice?  If there was a race somewhere in the area, I'd go in a second to watch.  Not sure if I'd want to race on it this year.  Maybe after a little more bum time in the car.  :o

Mike
Title: Re: Ice Racing?
Post by: VMS Motorsports on December 29, 2007, 01:01:10 pm
I can't imagine getting anywhere fast on ice due to the power to weight ratio , maybe with studded tires...I dont know...I know a guy who ice races here and he tears his car up every time out, but maybe it'd be different.
Title: Re: Ice Racing?
Post by: MegaMang on December 29, 2007, 01:34:54 pm
What is it about ice racing that is so hard on his car?

Mike

Yeah, I was thinking studs myself.  Obviously it wouldn't be an Inex sanctioned event, but fun for sure!
Title: Re: Ice Racing?
Post by: VMS Motorsports on December 29, 2007, 01:37:57 pm
The bouncing off the other cars all day!! ;D
Title: Re: Ice Racing?
Post by: MegaMang on December 30, 2007, 02:42:09 am
Yep!  I can see that now.  Big bad mojo there.  :o
Title: Re: Ice Racing?
Post by: justfreaky on December 30, 2007, 03:12:58 am
 If your bouncing off other cars; hopefully your stayin' on the track. Slidin' off in the snow drifts wouldn't be fun!
 :D ;D Yes It Would!!!  :o  :o  :o
 I've seen snowmobiles run on the ice. They run some serious spikes on their tracks. Have only seen cars on ice, on TV. Does look like fun!  ;D

 Steve
Title: Re: Ice Racing?
Post by: Tom Cole on December 31, 2007, 10:36:15 am
Ice is for sweet tea!

When the high temp is below 50° I don't go racing.  I HATE being cold!  I know you snowbirds think 50° is "nice," but to me, it is miserable.  I prefer temp ranges where the girls walk around in their bikini tops!


Can y'all tell I live in Dixie?  ;D
Title: Re: Ice Racing?
Post by: VMS Motorsports on December 31, 2007, 10:39:48 am
Havent seen a bikini in 4 months here in the Frozen Tundra of Wisconsin! :'(
Title: Re: Ice Racing?
Post by: LunaticMark on December 31, 2007, 11:55:49 am
Ice is for sweet tea!

When the high temp is below 50° I don't go racing.  I HATE being cold!  I know you snowbirds think 50° is "nice," but to me, it is miserable.  I prefer temp ranges where the girls walk around in their bikini tops!


Can y'all tell I live in Dixie?  ;D

I dunno bout all that... It's 115+ degrees in the summer here which makes it REALLY hot at the track and in your fire suit and helmet. ughhhh.. I can always put on extra clothes to stay warm, but they frown on trying to race naked... lol
Title: Re: Ice Racing?
Post by: JGRacing on December 31, 2007, 11:58:53 am
I few years ago I saw motorcycle and ATV racing on a hockey rink here in St. Louis.  Maybe legends cars with studded tires in a hockey rink.  That might be interesting. 
Title: Re: Ice Racing?
Post by: VMS Motorsports on December 31, 2007, 12:02:17 pm
That would be cool, can't see it happening, but it would be cool, as long as we were fully studded. I would think they would need to reinforce the walls, hockey walls are only plywood with 2x4's....dont wanna take out any spectators, ya know! Sounds like something they would do up dere in Canada, eh?
Title: Re: Ice Racing?
Post by: elimn8u_43 on December 31, 2007, 01:26:47 pm
Out here on the East Coast of Canada we would go without the studs and the boards. Let the spectators fend for them selves ;D. Just joking, actually we would run without the studs but definately need the boards inside.

Geoff
Title: Re: Ice Racing?
Post by: RickyBobby on December 31, 2007, 04:11:18 pm
Snowmobiles used to run on our track in the winter time.  I dont see why Legends couldn't studd the tires and do the same.  I think the hockey rink would be too small but to run on our track would be great.  Plus the owner of our track is always looking for ways to make more money.
Title: Re: Ice Racing?
Post by: justfreaky on January 01, 2008, 03:47:07 am
Geoff,
 Your a CRAZY MAN!!!!

 Scares me; BUT I LIKE IT!!!!!!!!!  :o
Somehow.................. Justfreaky!  :D :D :D

 ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

RB,
 Our local track wants to promote off season stuff too.
PROBLEM:   He doesn't want to pay for it!
Title: Re: Ice Racing?
Post by: MegaMang on January 01, 2008, 09:00:13 am
I think it would be great fun to go out there on ice.  I just want to borrow someone else's car to do it in....  Oh Ricky Bobby!... ::)
Title: Re: Ice Racing?
Post by: elimn8u_43 on January 01, 2008, 10:30:51 am
Geoff,
 Your a CRAZY MAN!!!!

 Scares me; BUT I LIKE IT!!!!!!!!!  :o
Somehow.................. Justfreaky!  :D :D :D

 

I've heard that before ;D. I think that the offroad racing days have something to do with it. One to many head traumas :D.

Geoff
Title: Re: Ice Racing?
Post by: MegaMang on January 01, 2008, 04:14:34 pm
Legends...  Off road...  nope.  Don't see it. 

Well I do, but it involves a little higher setup than what I use right now, and maybe a lot taller springs.  Fun?  Oh yes!
Title: Re: Ice Racing?
Post by: elimn8u_43 on January 01, 2008, 07:52:57 pm
I used to race 4x4 trucks. Although I did have a couple of off track trips this season that led to some air time. Not fun ;).

Geoff
Title: Re: Ice Racing?
Post by: VMS Motorsports on January 07, 2008, 10:07:59 am
You wanna put your car out there with these guys????

http://www.photosbyhoofer.com/photo3_4.html
Title: Re: Ice Racing?
Post by: MegaMang on January 07, 2008, 01:37:50 pm
Nope!  But I'd be willing to put someone elses car on the track with them.  Volunteers? :D
Title: Re: Ice Racing?
Post by: justfreaky on January 08, 2008, 02:50:03 am
:ROLLIN:
Title: Re: Ice Racing?
Post by: MegaMang on January 08, 2008, 07:56:48 pm
You are all chickens.  I would have thought one of you would think it important to donate your legend to the cause.  'cause I want to race it...

Mike
Title: Re: Ice Racing?
Post by: elimn8u_43 on January 08, 2008, 08:33:59 pm
Mine would be there with other Legends with me behind the wheel. Might not be possible here now. Our ice is pretty much gone in just two days of warm weather. We still have a good foot of snow :P.

Geoff
Title: Re: Ice Racing?
Post by: thunder938 on January 08, 2008, 09:23:27 pm
Heck, at least the motors would last. I do not think heat would be a problem..



Dave
Title: Re: Ice Racing?
Post by: justfreaky on January 09, 2008, 02:18:41 am
Still waiting for snow

                 :P

 Steve
Title: Re: Ice Racing?
Post by: RickyBobby on January 09, 2008, 02:02:24 pm
all of our snow is gone too.  Do you think it is too early to open the track?  Mike what do you think, I am sure if we showed up with some cash Arnie would open the gate for us to go racing.
Title: Re: Ice Racing?
Post by: MegaMang on January 09, 2008, 07:09:02 pm
Oh yeah!  Money always talks.  He'd open it up for us.  You'd have to come by and get my car too since I don't have a tow vehicle yet.  8)
Title: Re: Ice Racing?
Post by: JGRacing on February 26, 2008, 11:02:38 am
Looks like they decided to give ice racing a try up in Alaska.

http://www.600racing.com/600_racing_info/news/528681.html
Title: Re: Ice Racing?
Post by: justfreaky on February 26, 2008, 11:21:13 am
Ya knew it was only a matter of time before someone gave it a shot.


Steve
Title: Re: Ice Racing?
Post by: RickyBobby on February 26, 2008, 12:58:03 pm
That would be awsome.  hey MagaMan should we take the cars up there next year? :-)
Title: Re: Ice Racing?
Post by: MegaMang on February 26, 2008, 06:40:17 pm
Yup!  We sure should.  Think you can find someone to sponsor the trip for us?

Mike
Title: Re: Ice Racing?
Post by: RickyBobby on February 27, 2008, 04:26:38 pm
See you bring it back to sponsorship.  That is a different thread :-). 
Title: Re: Ice Racing?
Post by: MegaMang on February 27, 2008, 07:07:12 pm
Well...  I bring it back to MONEY!  I don't have it, and I'm hoping someone else is willing to pay for me to have fun!  Don't we all want that?

Once I have the MONEY part taken care of, I'm all for ice racing.  ;D

Mike

Hey RB...  Think IBM would give us some money for this?
Title: Re: Ice Racing?
Post by: RickyBobby on February 27, 2008, 10:43:16 pm
Once I get back from the honeymoon next week IBM is on my list.  I figure they give me money all year long why not a bit more :-)....the only problem is I just finished painting the body black and yellow.  And justfreaky I will post pictures just for you once the paint job is done :-)
Title: Re: Ice Racing?
Post by: MegaMang on February 27, 2008, 11:22:34 pm
Hey wait a minute!  When and where did you paint your car?  With what equipment?  Come on, give!

Y'all ain't gonna share with your buddy? 

Mike
Title: Re: Ice Racing?
Post by: justfreaky on February 28, 2008, 02:59:06 am
 ;D ;D ;D

Looking Forward To Those Pics!!!



Steve
Title: Re: Ice Racing?
Post by: RickyBobby on February 28, 2008, 09:21:48 am
I tented off a section of the new garage and I walked out of Costco last week with a brand new 30 gallon air compressor :-).  The body looks great so far.  i have been working like crazy every night.  Mandy and I put the body back on last night so when I get back I have to paint the new fenders and hood.  Those new parts sure are alot easier to get a nice finish on than that rough old body I have.  i think next year a new body should be in the bidget.
Title: Re: Ice Racing?
Post by: MegaMang on February 28, 2008, 09:52:10 pm
Yup.  New body for my car and for me next year.  Budget or no budget.  How else am I going to come anywhere near close to your weight?

Steve is right...  Pics!
Title: Re: Ice Racing?
Post by: RickyBobby on February 28, 2008, 10:35:50 pm
Now are you talking my weight or the car weight :-). 

Ya guys post some pics of your cars.  I am sure some of you have been doing some body work or painting that you can show off.
Title: Re: Ice Racing?
Post by: MegaMang on March 01, 2008, 12:10:42 am
Erm....   We were talking about your paint job Ricky...
Title: Re: Ice Racing?
Post by: justfreaky on March 01, 2008, 02:27:17 am
Ouch!
Touchy Subject!!!


 ;) Just ribbin' ya!



How about more pics????



Steve