Crnr2Crnr Posted January 18, 2023 Share Posted January 18, 2023 they are in ice preservation mode at the track due to the temps and vintage races last weekend should be interesting seeing the new F3 class which are based off XC or SX sleds rather than the traditional $100K champ sleds https://snowgoer.com/news/eagle-river-preview-the-amazing-fiii-field/31251/?fbclid=IwAR2xJVLbrJ7mLbuejLfzMCib144H4p8H5WpucchFbC4QWrGBaHuUpzvDu94 Herf's F3 whip is pretty cool looking, and if he would win he'd be the first person since Stan Hayes to win the I-500, Soo I-500 and E/R W/C's maybe I should go on Sunday since it's an hour-30 away... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krom Posted January 18, 2023 Share Posted January 18, 2023 2 hours ago, Crnr2Crnr said: they are in ice preservation mode at the track due to the temps and vintage races last weekend should be interesting seeing the new F3 class which are based off XC or SX sleds rather than the traditional $100K champ sleds https://snowgoer.com/news/eagle-river-preview-the-amazing-fiii-field/31251/?fbclid=IwAR2xJVLbrJ7mLbuejLfzMCib144H4p8H5WpucchFbC4QWrGBaHuUpzvDu94 Herf's F3 whip is pretty cool looking, and if he would win he'd be the first person since Stan Hayes to win the I-500, Soo I-500 and E/R W/C's maybe I should go on Sunday since it's an hour-30 away... Shouldn't take much of an excuse to spend a day drinking beer, and sniffing race gas 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Posted January 18, 2023 Share Posted January 18, 2023 Sounds like it will be broadcast on floracing too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hayward Posted January 18, 2023 Share Posted January 18, 2023 that is one classy looking machine. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crnr2Crnr Posted January 18, 2023 Author Share Posted January 18, 2023 2 hours ago, krom said: Shouldn't take much of an excuse to spend a day drinking beer, and sniffing race gas it's a possibility 56 minutes ago, Premium said: Sounds like it will be broadcast on floracing too! another forum member texted me this morning he's watching it from the comfort of his lazy boy in his underwear.... because they discourage that type of behavior at the track Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gym Ramstud Posted January 19, 2023 Share Posted January 19, 2023 Gym doesn't see how he could spray roost with an aluminum box attached to the back of a snow machine. Gym doesn't approve of this activity. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badger** Posted January 19, 2023 Share Posted January 19, 2023 Looks like cat is taking it a little more seriously this year, are they going to make a showing? They brought the grill so the shit is getting real. Good to see the big green showed up this year. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Not greg b Posted January 19, 2023 Share Posted January 19, 2023 11 hours ago, Crnr2Crnr said: it's a possibility another forum member texted me this morning he's watching it from the comfort of his lazy boy in his underwear.... because they discourage that type of behavior at the track He is busy sanding track lugs to get maximum stud penetration. I am tempted to go to eagle river as this could be a historic run if Zach does win. He will be the second rider to win the trifecta. I500, soo500 and eagle river 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crnr2Crnr Posted January 19, 2023 Author Share Posted January 19, 2023 7 hours ago, Not greg b said: He is busy sanding track lugs to get maximum stud penetration. I am tempted to go to eagle river as this could be a historic run if Zach does win. He will be the second rider to win the trifecta. I500, soo500 and eagle river C'mon over Saturday and lend a hang on the ass dragger and we'll go up Sunday morning. Or... we got 6" of snow, maybe there'll be some local trails opening? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoughnut Posted January 19, 2023 Share Posted January 19, 2023 On 1/18/2023 at 7:11 AM, Crnr2Crnr said: they are in ice preservation mode at the track due to the temps and vintage races last weekend should be interesting seeing the new F3 class which are based off XC or SX sleds rather than the traditional $100K champ sleds https://snowgoer.com/news/eagle-river-preview-the-amazing-fiii-field/31251/?fbclid=IwAR2xJVLbrJ7mLbuejLfzMCib144H4p8H5WpucchFbC4QWrGBaHuUpzvDu94 Herf's F3 whip is pretty cool looking, and if he would win he'd be the first person since Stan Hayes to win the I-500, Soo I-500 and E/R W/C's maybe I should go on Sunday since it's an hour-30 away... I call BS on the bold. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crnr2Crnr Posted January 19, 2023 Author Share Posted January 19, 2023 (edited) 19 minutes ago, snoughnut said: I call BS on the bold. go ahead, I know people that raced them. how much do you think they have invested in Herf's sled? time cost $ those mechanics don't work for free https://snowgoer.com/news/behind-the-rules-overhaul-that-will-the-world-championship-oval-class/27234/#:~:text=“We are working for the,snocross version of a snowmobile. $40k just in parts and materials... Edited January 19, 2023 by Crnr2Crnr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Not greg b Posted January 19, 2023 Share Posted January 19, 2023 1 hour ago, Crnr2Crnr said: go ahead, I know people that raced them. how much do you think they have invested in Herf's sled? time cost $ those mechanics don't work for free https://snowgoer.com/news/behind-the-rules-overhaul-that-will-the-world-championship-oval-class/27234/#:~:text=“We are working for the,snocross version of a snowmobile. $40k just in parts and materials... That semi they sent to support Zach is probably 1/2 million. He could have easily walked to the track as he is from eagle river 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crnr2Crnr Posted January 20, 2023 Author Share Posted January 20, 2023 live track cam... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crnr2Crnr Posted January 21, 2023 Author Share Posted January 21, 2023 track surface prep LIVE!!! and... we're off to the girls basketball game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Not greg b Posted January 21, 2023 Share Posted January 21, 2023 I saw a picture of a stock rxc catalyst at the track. Not sure if it is going to be raced 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Posted January 21, 2023 Share Posted January 21, 2023 5 minutes ago, Not greg b said: I saw a picture of a stock rxc catalyst at the track. Not sure if it is going to be raced Saw that as well...apparently associated with Cat engineer Ben Langaas, maybe a test mule? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Posted January 21, 2023 Share Posted January 21, 2023 Oof Langaas highsides while checking up for potential disaster in front of him. Hope he's ok. Looked like he was keeping that right arm tight to his body while pulling into the pit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crnr2Crnr Posted January 21, 2023 Author Share Posted January 21, 2023 home..., they lost Flo on, what'd I miss? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Posted January 21, 2023 Share Posted January 21, 2023 (edited) WC sweet 16 final on now! Edited January 21, 2023 by Premium Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Not greg b Posted January 21, 2023 Share Posted January 21, 2023 4 hours ago, Premium said: Saw that as well...apparently associated with Cat engineer Ben Langaas, maybe a test mule? Possibly. Do they have a class they run stock ride height sleds? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Posted January 21, 2023 Share Posted January 21, 2023 (edited) That was a wild 2 lap restart on that last semi. Herfindahl got passed at the last moment finishing P4 (top 3 go on). The Cats of Herfindahl and Langaas seem completely outmatched on the straights unfortunately. Thought Herf had it but got passed like he was standing still on the straights. Certainly not lack of skill. Herf has another shot in the LCQ but they're gonna have to find more speed. Edited January 21, 2023 by Premium 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crnr2Crnr Posted January 21, 2023 Author Share Posted January 21, 2023 (edited) fell asleep on the couch last night just before the F3's just got home from wrenchin' and ridin'... F3 qualifier 1 - Langas 6th out of 6 / qualifier 2 - Herfindahl 4th out of 6 / qualifier 3 - waiting don't ask me who won the first two quali's, cuz idk update... https://www.race-monitor.com/Results/Race/127661 the ice oval racers that do this regularly have better lines around the track (lot of them also race oval cars) and... the Doo's and Poo's are just plain faster on the straights. Herf was 3rd on the hole shot and they all caught and passed him... then crash, restart... Herf hole shot to 2nd, then they again got him on the straights and better lines in the turns. I'm proud of these guys either way but the Cat is lacking in straight line speed. even lowered to the ground for ice oval racing... the Ski Doo's still keep tipping over. Edited January 22, 2023 by Crnr2Crnr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crnr2Crnr Posted January 21, 2023 Author Share Posted January 21, 2023 6 minutes ago, Premium said: That was a wild 2 lap restart on that last semi. Herfindahl got passed at the last moment finishing P4 (top 3 go on). The Cats of Herfindahl and Langaas seem completely outmatched on the straights unfortunately. Thought Herf had it but got passed like he was standing still on the straights. Certainly not lack of skill. Herf has another shot in the LCQ but they're gonna have to find more speed. LOL... looks like two of us are watching. BRP and Poo have more power... and the oval racers have faster lines. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Posted January 21, 2023 Share Posted January 21, 2023 My thought was that they know they're down on speed, so they are trying to make the oval as small as possible and staying out of trouble. Just a guess though. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crnr2Crnr Posted January 21, 2023 Author Share Posted January 21, 2023 12 minutes ago, Premium said: My thought was that they know they're down on speed, so they are trying to make the oval as small as possible and staying out of trouble. Just a guess though. i'd agree with that throw in some high speed bumps and herf would demolish them 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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