2009 Northern California Championship

[jhernandez415]

Here it is http://www.gearchart.com/images/NorcalChallenge.pdf and here a list of some of the top drivers coming out...there are also SoCal drivers coming up from AE Kyosho and Hotbodies
Phillip Atondo
Jason Moberly
Blake Cannon
Jesse Stark
Tyler Vik
Kevin Jelich
Kevin Pita
Bobby Gately
Aaron Biner
Mini Mod
Ethan E
Codey Hughey
Skoty
John Hicks
James Arluck
Big Jay
Austin Blair
Josh Alton
Jake Alton
Johnathan Hernandez
Alex Kunz
Jeremy Hardesty
Scott Kimbrow
Greg Dennett
Daniel Brown
Eric Vasutin
Tony Vega
AJ Lorello
Ron Diao
Jason Smith
Lex Tyler Matt BurD*** Jeff Whitman
Dominic Favorito
Chet Miller
Sawyer Bruer
Lakeport Dave
Bill Raineer
Ron B
Eric Torres
Nathan Lavery
John Scott
Joel Hernandez
Mark A
Mark George
Rocky3
Rocky4
Brian Minks
Jacob Wright
George Lin
EJ Evans
Joe Nalasco
Kevin Gorchinsky
Steve Tsuruda
Ling Tong
Frank Root
Barry Baker
Cody King
Ryan Kenney
Jason Terazono
Todd Clemons

[smokinu]

joel you run for caster?

[peasey]

Its Jonathan

[bring it on]

This isn't much notice. Dam that sure is going to be one stacked 1/8th electric buggy class. I don't think i can make that on such sort notice or have the money right now to stay 2 nights in a Hotel.:rolleyes: dam it

[smokinu]

Its Jonathanoh my bad

anyways he is going to run a caster ex1.

[dnatrix]

I'll be there with my Caster EX1.

[jhernandez415]

I'll be running the Ex-1 Pro...Peasey I need your help...please call me...

[peasey]

cant find you number! Call me

[jhernandez415]

anybody out there try the AE springs...I need to be a little stiffer in the front....the red springs are to soft...We will be running on blue groove surface...I'm scrubbing speed into the turns....1.3 piston feels to packed and 1.4 is to soft with the 55wt oil...

[PitMan]

try jammin one's

[jhernandez415]

thanks...ill give it a try

[jhernandez415]

AE Bronze front and AE Silver rear...Yeah boyeeee

[jhernandez415]

2009 Northern California Championship
"Over a period of many years a historic battle has been in place between the best drivers from Southern California and the best from Northern California. Northern California is back with an explosion of new drivers and veterans alike and with tracks such as Norcal hobbies this is only the beginning." (neo-buggy.net (http://neo-buggy.net/))

Coming from a Nitro 1/8 scale off road backround I knew that the Caster Fusion was going to be a top contender with the right set up and driver...It wasn't going to be easy because now there was no excuse for mis-tunning an engine or flameouts. Total power whenever I needed it.

Knowing that within a months time this race would be on the way, I knew that I would have to use all my knowledge in setting up the perfect race car to take the win. One month of strait testing gave me the opportunity to see what parts would have the most wear and tear. Supprisingly the only thing I changed was the rear diff cups. Reason being that without the brake bias nitro cars have, the drive train takes a toll while applying the brakes. It's ok because you have to set your speedo with the right brake control.

Day 1 of practice I knew that my springs were to soft so I changed the front springs to HARD and the rear springs to MEDIUM. I did not refresh my shock oils for the whole weekend and the oil set up was still perfect. My lap time were 5 tenths off the pace before I switched springs. Once I switched the springs I was on pace.

Day 2 qualifying
It was a little nerve raking because I knew what drivers and cars I was up against. Round 1 the Caster Fusion put me in 3rd. I don't push hard in the first qualifier just because I'm trying to relax into the car. After Round 2 I was still in 3rd then after Round 3 I was sitting in 5th.

Day 3 qualifying
Round 4 one tooth broke off the pinion, so hearing that sound I took it easy and just wanted to finish the qual. I was still sitting 5th overall after 4 rounds.

A1 A2 A3 Mains were sorted and there was a technical issue with the computer so the director had to position everyone by hand. Just my luck...they lost my fastest times and put me in the 7th starting position. I didn't get upset because it just gave me a chance to show what the car can really do.
A1 Caster took 1st
A2 Caster took 3rd by less than a second
A3 Caster took 2nd
Overall Caster takes 2nd place podium @ 2009 Northern California Championship

I was pushed to the limit by Tyler Vik KYOSHO MP9, Kevin Jelich KYOSHO MP9, Philip Atundo LOSI 8, Barry Baker HB, Josh Alton HB, Jake Alton HB, Sean Cochran AE, Jason Moberly AE and a host of the Norcal’s fastest drivers.

I only used 3 sets of tires while everyone was putting on a new set every round...I need a tire sponsorship too...lol
P.S Had I started in 5th like I was supposed to it would of been a whole different ball game....Thank you Caster for your support at this awesome event. I would like to go to the next event if possible for the Electric class and nitro class when you need a power hitter. Let me know in advance.

[Mr Fusion]

Awesome... well done bro!

Man you need a tire hookup, and some fresh paint on that badass Fusion too! lol

http://www.neobuggy.net/images/News/CasterN.CaliforniaChallenge.jpg

I guess that shows even a RTR body can be fast :)

[jhernandez415]

I had some one paint my body and it didn't come out to well....I've been running the rtr body since day one with no problems...I like it cuz it's lite...super lite...

[bring it on]

2009 Northern California Championship
"Over a period of many years a historic battle has been in place between the best drivers from Southern California and the best from Northern California. Northern California is back with an explosion of new drivers and veterans alike and with tracks such as Norcal hobbies this is only the beginning." (neo-buggy.net (http://neo-buggy.net/))

Coming from a Nitro 1/8 scale off road backround I knew that the Caster Fusion was going to be a top contender with the right set up and driver...It wasn't going to be easy because now there was no excuse for mis-tunning an engine or flameouts. Total power whenever I needed it.

Knowing that within a months time this race would be on the way, I knew that I would have to use all my knowledge in setting up the perfect race car to take the win. One month of strait testing gave me the opportunity to see what parts would have the most wear and tear. Supprisingly the only thing I changed was the rear diff cups. Reason being that without the brake bias nitro cars have, the drive train takes a toll while applying the brakes. It's ok because you have to set your speedo with the right brake control.

Day 1 of practice I knew that my springs were to soft so I changed the front springs to HARD and the rear springs to MEDIUM. I did not refresh my shock oils for the whole weekend and the oil set up was still perfect. My lap time were 5 tenths off the pace before I switched springs. Once I switched the springs I was on pace.

Day 2 qualifying
It was a little nerve raking because I knew what drivers and cars I was up against. Round 1 the Caster Fusion put me in 3rd. I don't push hard in the first qualifier just because I'm trying to relax into the car. After Round 2 I was still in 3rd then after Round 3 I was sitting in 5th.

Day 3 qualifying
Round 4 one tooth broke off the pinion, so hearing that sound I took it easy and just wanted to finish the qual. I was still sitting 5th overall after 4 rounds.

A1 A2 A3 Mains were sorted and there was a technical issue with the computer so the director had to position everyone by hand. Just my luck...they lost my fastest times and put me in the 7th starting position. I didn't get upset because it just gave me a chance to show what the car can really do.
A1 Caster took 1st
A2 Caster took 3rd by less than a second
A3 Caster took 2nd
Overall Caster takes 2nd place podium @ 2009 Northern California Championship

I was pushed to the limit by Tyler Vik KYOSHO MP9, Kevin Jelich KYOSHO MP9, Philip Atundo LOSI 8, Barry Baker HB, Josh Alton HB, Jake Alton HB, Sean Cochran AE, Jason Moberly AE and a host of the Norcal’s fastest drivers.

I only used 3 sets of tires while everyone was putting on a new set every round...I need a tire sponsorship too...lol
P.S Had I started in 5th like I was supposed to it would of been a whole different ball game....Thank you Caster for your support at this awesome event. I would like to go to the next event if possible for the Electric class and nitro class when you need a power hitter. Let me know in advance.
I have raced with about 2/3rds of those drivers in your class, They are definutley some of the fastest drivers around there in Cal. Great job on the 2nd place finish. You should come up to Carson City, NV so we could have a 1st & 2nd place win for caster.;)

[jhernandez415]

Let's get the show on the road for end of July or Aug...I can guarantee a couple of drivers from Norcal I can bring along for the race....See if you guys can get together a trophy race around this time....Let's keep it going...

[bring it on]

Here is a race you should try to make. 9-19th & 20th Harvest Classic

http://forums.rescuerc.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1346&PN=1

[jhernandez415]

I am so there....Hopefully there will be just an electric class. Maybe if Josh has a back up car I'll run Nitro too

[bring it on]

I'm pretty sure we will have plenty of electric's to race. A race about a month ago there that i was at, there where 4 of us.

[jhernandez415]

I've got about 5-8 coming...:D

[Becki D]

I am so there....Hopefully there will be just an electric class. Maybe if Josh has a back up car I'll run Nitro too

I would love to see a Caster in the Expert A-Main so you are more than welcome to use mine. I know it will stay together unlike others.?&^

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