Due to the Asphalt On Road Nationals being run in Lincoln, NE on June 13th we've revised our Sunday race schedule for the month of June.

We will move our Asphalt Sunday to June 20th and our Carpet Oval Sunday to June 27th. We'll run carpet on road on June 13th and June 20th (along with the asphalt racing).

The calendar in the Racing Schedule section has been updated to reflect these changes.

(sticky) Jun 8th, 2010 (7:19 PM)

The Heart of America Series opening round which will be hosted by Fastlane Raceway and held at Kansas Speedway on May 1st & 2nd, the same weekend as the IRL and NASCAR truck races.

Classes will be 1/10 .12 nitro 4wd sedan, 1/8 scale on road Sports Car and 1/8 scale IGT. We will also run electric 4wd TC (rubber tires / open motor) if we get at least 3 entries.

The track will be set up in the souvenir area in front of the track to the south of the main entrance (same area as last year). Parking will also be in the same area as last year approximately 50 yds from the track. Pits will be on the grass adjacent to the track. If you have a race trailer it can be set up in this area but tow vehicles (& motor homes) will need to be parked in the designated parking area. No overnight camping is allowed in this area. You will need to bring your own pit tables and chairs. You will also need a special pass to park in the area designated for R/C racers. Please e-mail your address to info@fastlanehobbies.com so we can mail your parking passes in advance wherever possible. We are racing outside the fenced area so a ticket to the IRL / Truck race isn't needed in order to participate in the HOA race or watch the HOA races.

There will be a guard on duty in our pit area Saturday night so anyone who wants to leave their pit trailer / pit equipment on site should be able to do so with confidence.

Track should be ready for practice by 8:00AM on both Saturday and Sunday. Because of the schedule for the “big” cars, we will run all 4 rounds of qualifying on Saturday. Please see the flyers for the provisional schedule. We may adjust these times as needed due. Personal transponders are required.

With it being a race weekend we weren’t able to get a discount established at any of the nearby hotels and most of those very near the track are sold out. However, there are lots of hotel rooms in the Kansas City, KS and Kansas City, MO area which should still be available.

Entry fee is $30 for the first class and $15 for any additional classes.

A flyer for the event can be found at any of the following links:

http://www.rctech.net/forum/kansas-missouri-racing/373633-hoa-season-opener-mark-your-calendars.html#post7267503

http://www.heartlandrc.com/showthread.php?7843-2010-HOA-SEASON-OPENER-MAY-1st-amp-2nd



See ya at the races......

(sticky) Apr 14th, 2010 (6:23 PM)

We've updated our calendar in the Racing Schedule section of our website to reflect our summer schedule with dirt oval and asphalt racing added to our racing program for the warmer months.

It'll be a busy and exciting summer as we alternate dirt off road (indoor) and dirt oval (outdoors) racing on Saturdays and a mix of asphalt on road, carpet on road and carpet oval on Sundays. Check the calendar for the complete schedule and hours of operation.

We will be closed on Easter weekend, April 3rd & 4th and again on the first weekend in May (1st & 2nd) for our second annual race at Kansas Speedway.

Our schedule during the week is unchanged from our winter schedule. The weekend summary by type of racing follows:

INDOOR DIRT OFF ROAD

April 10th & 24th
May 15th & 29th
June 12th & 26th
July 1oth & 24th
August 7th & 21st
September 4th & 18th
October 2nd & 16th with weekly off road expected to return on the 23rd.

OUTDOOR DIRT OVAL

May 8th & 22nd
June 5th & 19th
July 3rd, 17th and 31st
August 14th & 28th
September 11th
October 9th

ASPHALT ON ROAD

May 1st & 2nd - HOA Opening Round at Kansas Speedway
May 16th
June 13th & 27th
July 18th
August 15th & 29th
September 25th & 26th - HOA Final Round at Fastlane Raceway

CARPET OVAL - Sundays

April 18th
May 23rd
June 20th
July 11th
August 8th
September 12th

We will run Carpet On Road on all other Sundays except oval Sunday's including those where we indicate we'll have Asphalt On Road.

See ya at the races.....

(sticky) Mar 22nd, 2010 (7:52 PM)

This is an update to reflect the evolution of this class over the last year. The intent is still to keep costs for a competitive car under control. Our "house" Late Model class is essentially a stock class allowing only normal tuning and upgrades designed to limit breakage or maintenance costs. If 3 or more racers show up with cars with more modifications we are willing to run them together in their own class.

Stock Losi Mini Late Model - run "out of the box" with the following allowable changes:

- Changes to springs / shock oil / spring spacers / internal limiters. Losi Aluminum shocks are permitted.

- Adjustments to toe & camber. If a racer wants to upgrade to the Losi titanium link set / heavy duty ball cups to minimize breakage, we permit it but don't encourage it. The use of aftermarket steering bellcranks / links is permitted.

- Any Losi tire / wheel combination made for Mini Slider or Mini Late Model

- 6 cell NiMH batteries only. Maximum 1600 mAhr

- Stock motors. Brushes & springs may be replaced. Due to the need to replace the stock motor frequently we have decided to allow the use of the Mamba 4200 KV brushless motor with the Mamba 25 or Mamba Sidewinder Micro ESC. We've tested this combination against stock motors and found the speeds to be comparable. So an upgrade to the Mamba should not be necessary in order to run competitive times.

- Stock differential (shimming allowed) or Losi Ball diff (PN LOSB1125)

- Electronics: Any brushed ESC, servo or receiver may be used. Any compatible radio may be used.

- The pinion / spur gear may be replaced to alter the gear ratio.

- Losi and McAllister Late Model bodies and McAllister COT bodies intended for use on the Losi Late Model may be used.

- Fasteners may be replaced with alternates of same size

(sticky) Jul 22nd, 2009 (9:42 AM)

Here is the schedule for our winter points series for Sundays.

Carpet Oval Sunday Series

Nov 15th
Dec 6th
Jan 3rd
Feb 7th
Mar 7th
Apr 18th

No onroad racing on these Sundays, but we invite our onroad racers to join us and try turning left only. If we get at least 3 of any onroad class we'll run that class on the oval.

Pan car rules per BRL plus 17.5 Sportsman truck per TOUR rules. Losi Slider and Losi Mini Late Model Classes per Fastlane rules.


Carpet Onroad Sunday Series

Nov 22nd
Dec 20th
Jan 10th
Feb 21st
Mar 21st
Apr 11th

Classes are 13.5 12th scale, 17.5 TC, 13.5 TC, Sportsman TC, VTA, Tamiya Mini, and 18th scale 4WD.


Trophies will be awarded in all classes (oval and onroad) where at least 4 different drivers scored points in at least 3 of the scheduled events. Points will be calculated based on a driver's best 4 finishes out of the 6 dates.

We will be closed on Friday, Christmas Day, December 25th. We will be open on Saturday, Dec 26th for off road racing and on Sunday, Dec 27th for carpet on road.

Nov 29th, 2009 (11:39 AM)

SUMMER SPECIALS at Fastlane Raceway

We’re going to try a few things this summer to stimulate interest in racing at Fastlane while also helping the racers economically. Starting right now:

- Racing on the carpet track, asphalt and soon to be completed dirt oval will be $15 for as many classes as you want to enter! Special events excluded.

- Every time you race on any track at Fastlane you’ll receive one entry into our End of Summer drawing. The more often you race, the greater your chances to win. First prize will be a $150 gift certificate for Fastlane, second prize a $100 certificate and third prize will be a $50 certificate. We’ll be working to add more prizes before the summer is over.

- We’ve started a new Customer Loyalty program. Be sure to ask for your card when you make a purchase. A completed card can be redeemed for your choice of $10 off your next purchase of $50 or more (that’s up to a 20% discount) or a $5 discount on 4 races on the carpet, asphalt or dirt oval tracks (a $20 value).


There's never been a better time to race or buy at Fastlane!

May 13th, 2009 (1:18 PM)

Apr 1st, 2009 (9:55 AM)

With the coming of warmer weather and outdoor racing, we're making some changes in our hours for the summer.

Beginning April 1st, our regular weekly schedule will be:

Sunday 10:30 AM – 6PM On Road carpet / asphalt racing begins @ 1*
Monday 5 – 9 PM Practice - off road & carpet on road
Tuesday 5 – 11 PM On Road carpet racing begins @ 7
Wednesday 5 – 11 PM Off Road Racing begins @ 7
Thursday 5 – 11 PM Carpet Oval Racing begins @ 7
Friday Closed
Saturday 10 AM- 6 PM Carpet or Dirt Oval Racing begins @ 1*

* see following detailed weekend schedule

We will be closed on Easter Sunday, Saturday April 25th and Sunday April 26th.

We will have carpet oval races on the following Saturdays:
April 18th
May 2nd and 16th
June 6th and 27th
July 11th
August 1st, 15th and 29th
October 10th

We will have dirt oval races on:
May 9th (tentative opening of dirt oval track)
June 13th and 20th
July 18th
August 8th and 22nd
September 12th and 26th
More dates may be added later and we may try to run dirt oval one night during the week if there is interest.

We will have asphalt on road racing on:
April 25th and 26th HOA Series opener at Kansas Speedway
May 31st
June 14th and 28th
July 19th
August 2nd, August 16th and August 30th
September 13th and 19th - 20th (HOA finals)

Mar 30th, 2009 (8:06 PM)

We're making some changes in our Late Model class rules. The intent is still to keep costs for a competitive car under control. Our "house" Late Model class is essentially a stock class allowing only normal tuning and upgrades designed to limit breakage or maintenance costs. If 3 or more racers show up with cars with more modifications we are willing to run them together in their own class. The changes from our previous rules are to allow Mamba 4200 KV motors, and some selected aluminum aftermarket upgrades.

Stock Losi Mini Late Model - run "out of the box" with the following allowable changes:

- Changes to springs / shock oil / spring spacers / internal limiters. Losi Aluminum shocks are permitted.

- Adjustments to toe & camber. If a racer wants to upgrade to the Losi titanium link set / heavy duty ball cups to minimize breakage, we permit it but don't encourage it. The use of aftermarket steering bellcranks / links is permitted.

- Any Losi tire / wheel combination made for Mini Slider or Mini Late Model (we've found the stock tires work well on the carpet right out of the box without needing CA or traction compound)

- 6 cell NiMH batteries only. Maximum 1400 mAhr

- Stock motors. Brushes & springs may be replaced. Due to the need to replace the stock motor frequently we have decided to allow the use of the Mamba 4200 KV brushless motor with the Mamba 25 or Mamba Sidewinder Micro ESC. We've tested this combination against stock motors and found the speeds to be comparable with the maximum gear ratio noted below.

- Stock differential (shimming allowed) or Losi Ball diff (PN LOSB1125)

- Electronics: Stock receiver, ESC and servo must be used. Any compatible radio may be used.

- The pinion / spur gear may be replaced to alter the gear ratio. If using the Mamba 4200 KV motor the spur gear must be 58T or larger and the pinion must be 22T or smaller.

- Stock body must be used but custom painted Losi clear bodies can be substituted for the RTR body.

- Fasteners may be replaced with alternates of same size

Please note that the motor rule change does not apply to the Summer Carpet Oval Series events. We don't feel it is right to change in the middle of a points series. So for these Saturday events, stock Losi motors must be used.

Aug 1st, 2008 (11:40 AM)

Just in time for the official start of Summer, Fastlane is now air conditioned! Come on out and race carpet on road or oval in air conditioned comfort at KC's finest RC facility.

Jun 23rd, 2008 (6:25 PM)

Like many tracks, Fastlane depends on developing a flow of new racers. This is a challenge because the "start up" costs for many classes can be significant. One solution to this problem for carpet oval racing is a stock class for the new Team Losi 1/18th scale Mini Late Model. These cars run well on our carpet oval right out of the box. Add a couple extra batteries (and a fast charger if needed) to the Losi RTR package and you're racing. In order to keep costs for a competitive car under control, here are the rules we're following for the Losi Mini Late Model Stock Class:

Losi Mini Late Model - run "out of the box" with the following allowable changes:

- Changes to springs / shock oil / spring spacers / internal limiters
- Adjustments to toe & camber. If a racer wants to upgrade to the Losi titanium link set / heavy duty ball cups to minimize breakage, we permit it but don't encourage it.
- Any Losi tire / wheel combination made for Mini Slider or Mini Late Model (we've found the stock tires work well on the carpet right out of the box without needing CA or traction compound)
- 6 cell NiMH batteries only. Maximum 1400 mAhr
- Stock motors. Brushes & springs may be replaced.
- Stock differential (shimming allowed) or Losi Ball diff (PN LOSB1125)
- Electronics: Stock receiver, ESC and servo must be used. Any compatible radio may be used.
- The pinion / spur gear may be replaced to alter the gear ratio.
- Stock body must be used but custom painted Losi clear bodies can be substituted for the RTR body.
- Fasteners may be replaced with alternates of same size

We're open minded about an open, modified class for these cars if there is sufficient interest. Our policy is we'll create a class if 3 or more guys with similar cars show up and want to race. But we're committed to developing the stock, Mini Late Model class as a fun, affordable class where a new guy can start at a reasonable price and be as competitive as his (or her) driving skills allow. The majority of the guys who currently have cars and run at our place feel the same. So we can pretty much guarantee a turn out of stock Mini Late Models to run against when you come to Fastlane.

Jun 20th, 2008 (9:20 AM)

The Tamiya Mini Class is becoming popular at Fastlane and it's time to publish the official Fastlane rules for the class. These rules are based on TCS rules as modified by the leading Mini racers in the KC area. These rules will be in effect for the upcoming Midwest Grand National On Road Race as well as weekly racing. As with any rules, Fastlane reserves the right to make changes at any time as it deems are in the best interests of competition.

Tamiya Mini Class Rules

Modifications in this class are very restricted. The intent is to create close, competitive and fun racing. Tamiya TCS rules apply except as specifically noted below.

Chassis: Tamiya M03 Chassis Only! Any variation of the M03 chassis is legal, including M03-M03M-M03L-M03R. MO4 Chassis are not permitted.

Option Parts: Tamiya parts only. No parts from other manufactures unless specified here. Any Tamiya Hop-Op Option and spare part allowed under TCS rules is acceptable as long as it is used in the way it was designed, and on the vehicle it was designed for. It is strictly forbidden to cut, mill or lighten the chassis. It is strictly forbidden to re-engineer or modify the car in any way other than with Tamiya Hop-Ups.

Electrical and electronics: Any connector or direct hard wiring of the motor and / or batteries is allowed. Any manufacturer's electronic speed control, radio equipment, servo saver, servo, antenna, antenna mount is permitted.

Miscellaneous hardware: Any manufacturer’s ball bearings are allowed. Screws and nuts may be replaced with those from other manufacturers. The use of thin shims to space out the slop or play in suspension arms, steering bell-cranks and wheel axles is permitted. Shimming the steering arms to reduce bump steer is also permissible. Any other alteration of the steering / suspension geometry of the car or its basic geometric design is not legal.

Batteries: Only Orion/Peak 3200 Lipos or UNMATCHED "Sport" style stick packs rated 3300 maHr or lower are allowed.

Motors: “Silver Can” box stock motors only. Old style Johnson, new style Johnson,
standard Mabuchi and non-shiny new style Johnson motors only. Any motor other than these will not be legal for races.
Tires and inserts: Inserts from any manufacturer are permitted. Any Tamiya tire designed to fit the "M" chassis is permitted as long as the tires and wheels conform to the scale look of the body and are no bigger than the Tamiya 60D tire. Running 26mm or 24 mm sedan wheels and tires is not allowed. The use of tires of different diameters on the front and rear of the car is not allowed (i.e. standard M chassis tires on the rear and M-chassis 60D's on the front).
Bodies: Any Tamiya body intended for the M chassis.

Any modification not specifically allowed above is prohibited. The Race Director retains the right to disqualify any car deemed to violate the letter or spirit of the rules of this class.

Mar 26th, 2008 (2:54 PM)