WEDNESDAY NIGHT CAR FIGHTS!
Settle it on the Track
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Bar Fight Racing pits two racing teams against each other in an ultimate flexi car battle of honor and bragging rights. LMP and NASCAR will race each wednesday with team racing events and then a Bar vs Bar fight once a month! Wednesdays, Gates open at 7:15 pm and races begin at 8:00 pm
UPDATES AND CHANGES
100 McMillan Drive Suite H Spartanburg, SC
SCHEDULES AND POLICIES
One of the first questions asked about any raceway is, "What do you race?"
The racing program at Upstate is one that tries to make the largest group of classes accessible to everyone without having to strain the budget for each class. We race flexi GTP/LMP/GT1/Lola, NASCAR, and Dirt late model on the same 4" chassis and with the same motor requirements. This allows any racer at any level to participate in three classes by only changing out a body. We will also introduce and encourage racing Formula-E which will be a lower RPM and better handling body.
(From Tim Wood's post on Slot Blog: The MidAmerica Eagle is Very similar to a Hawk 7. Try it out you might like it. The gear ratio on the Eagle needs to be changed. What ever you run on the Hawk 7 try adding 1 or 2 teeth up on your pinion for the Eagle.)
The Second Tier of racing is WOMP (1/32 scale), and Group F Wing Car
The recommended gearing for the Group F Wing Car is 11/37, 12/37, or 13/37. But you are free to choose your own.
The Third tier of racing is Hardbody racing. This class will use different chassis and motors than the flexi group of cars. Hardbody is distinguished by the realistic look of the cars and and there will be regular concours awards given for best looking cars to promote craftsmanship and a commitment to the hobby.
The following class races will be scheduled based on interest and participation.
We will race:
Drag
Flexi Stock Classes
Crate Dirt Late Model on the B&E Chassis
Stock Car on the Protrack Chassis
WOMP using the AWRA rules
Supertrucks using the Archdale Super Truck Rules (when announced)
And introducing FORMULA E racing in 2021! Stay tuned!
*****IMPORTANT CHANGE TO THE MOTOR REQUIREMENTS AT UPSTATE*****
In an effort to allow some choice of motors and yet minimize the need to change motors for every class, Upstate Speedway has settled on this motors as being close enough in performance to be interchangeable in our 3 Flexi Car Classes.
Hawk 7 and the Mid America Eagle motors are all interchangeable for races at Upstate Speedway in the LMP, NASCAR, and Dirt Late Model Classes
GTP will use the Mid America Phoenix motor
The Protrack Stock Car class will use the Hawk 25 Motor
Every attempt will be made to feature like motors in multiple classes to minimize the need to purchase different motors for different races. At times, there may be an option of two motors which would allow racers to decide which motor will work best for them. The intention is to keep costs down for budget conscience racers and allow reasonable flexibility for those wanting to maximize their slot car potential in any given race. As always, winning is more about driving than speed or road course tracks.
ABOUT US:
Upstate Speedway is a private undertaking by a local guy motivated by a desire to enjoy slot car racing with like-minded folks.
There are rules, expectations, and reasons behind them.
1. You need to police your own behavior, language, and sportsmanship while visiting the Speedway. Excessive language or aggressive behavior will get you a pass to the front door and if it is extreme you will not be allowed to race at Upstate Speedway in the future. As you might expect, there will be no smoking in or around the building or front doors. Please move away from the front doors if you need to smoke. No alcohol will be consumed in the building and drunkenness will not be tolerated. If you are intoxicated you will leave the building.
2. The racing rules are designed to appeal to the broadest group of people possible. Limits are meant to keep the races competitive for those entering the hobby. Imagine a professional football player showing up to compete in a local Punt, Pass, and Kick competition. While he might have fun, he would effectively shut down the event. There are times that will come when the best of the best can show off their racing skill and engineering but most of this track time will be dedicated to the hobbyist and enthusiast who wants to enjoy the company of other racers, their family, and learn as they race. Please respect the intention of the track and don’t try to work around or break racing rules to grab a racing victory. Character in the hobby is important.
3. It’s my goal to get acquainted with all the racers that come to Upstate Speedway. This is a unique hobby where every person can learn something from another. The starry-eyed beginner that watches the experienced racer whip around the track at what seems like amazing speeds and then the savvy old school racer that sees a new part on a car he has never seen before. Sitting around, drinking a soda and telling race stories, planning and building for the next “big one” is what this is all about. It’s more about the community than the individual showing what they can do. Of course, in racing, winning is the goal. But never discourage the racer that finishes last. Walk over and check to see what you can do to help him or her be more competitive.
And in this Speedway, cultivating the kids love for slot cars will always trump any other adult complaint unless a gross injustice has occurred. Take care of the racing kids. They will be keeping the track running when you’re racing in 20 years.
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