Newby to the Forum Reusing axles and wheels

[Daniel]

Hi Everyone

I have been reading post in here for the last couple months. We have been racing Scout races every year for the past 5 years. My two oldest boys have won there pack race and there district races in the past. I plan on doing this for some time I have a 3 year old that will start up in a couple years. My oldest have been asking me if there are races out there for non scouts and older people. I told them yes so they are very interested in doing more racing. I was wondering if anyone could tell me how to restore axles and wheels from year to year? As I have alot of money in several sets of axles and wheels. We are also looking at running are state pinewood these year and it is 2 story tall very long track. Would you extend your wheelbase out for that size of track?

Thanks
Daniel

 

[TRE]

If you are gonna race pro..you will need new stuff to compete

 

[Daniel]

If you are gonna race pro..you will need new stuff to compete

Oh if we go pro I am not scared to. So how long do people use there axles and wheels and if I could just looking to possibly keep using some of this stuff for scouts?

 

[B_Regal Racing]

My oldest have been asking me if there are races out there for non scouts and older people. I told them yes so they are very interested in doing more racing. I was wondering if anyone could tell me how to restore axles and wheels from year to year? As I have alot of money in several sets of axles and wheels.

I'm not sure I understand the term "restore", but if you are referring to re-prepping, I would give the axles a very light polish, just to make sure they are clean. For the wheels, I would use car wash soap (something that does not remove wax), clean, let dry, and follow your oil process. Clean your wheel treads/surfaces that touch the track/rail with some 1000 grit sandpaper (or whatever your preference is). And then just send a car in to the NPWDRL. Make sure you read the rules of the different classes, but I would suggest that you start in BASX Am. No aero mods are allowed and the wheels must meet a weight criteria. Box stock is also a popular class for new-comers, which allows aero mods, but the wheels and axles must essentially be stock. Polishing is allowed though.

I'll keep my axles - they never wear out. For the wheels, I keep using them until they start to lose speed in league racing. If they are only used on well prep tracks, they can last 6 months to a year. If they were scout wheels, you may have to re-dress them, see where you are in a race, and possibly buy new. It all starts with seeing how fast you are on the track.

Be sure to package your car well for shipping. Lots of threads here on that "adventure."

 

[Daniel]

I'm not sure I understand the term "restore", but if you are referring to re-prepping, I would give the axles a very light polish, just to make sure they are clean. For the wheels, I would use car wash soap (something that does not remove wax), clean, let dry, and follow your oil process. Clean your wheel treads/surfaces that touch the track/rail with some 1000 grit sandpaper (or whatever your preference is). And then just send a car in to the NPWDRL. Make sure you read the rules of the different classes, but I would suggest that you start in BASX Am. No aero mods are allowed and the wheels must meet a weight criteria. Box stock is also a popular class for new-comers, which allows aero mods, but the wheels and axles must essentially be stock. Polishing is allowed though.

I'll keep my axles - they never wear out. For the wheels, I keep using them until they start to lose speed in league racing. If they are only used on well prep tracks, they can last 6 months to a year. If they were scout wheels, you may have to re-dress them, see where you are in a race, and possibly buy new. It all starts with seeing how fast you are on the track.

Be sure to package your car well for shipping. Lots of threads here on that "adventure."

Awsome Thanks for your advice. Is there any leagues around Indiana?