Island Radio Operated Car Club
Racing Topics => General Discussion => Topic started by: Blake on November 27, 2018, 02:05:33 AM
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The IROCC R/C club is pleased to announce PROTOform WCICS Round #4 in Victoria BC Canada. Over the years we have been very fortunate to receive amazing support from racers all over North America and we are excited for another great event this year!
Race date: January 11-13, 2019 (one week later than previous years / will likely continue with this weekend moving forward)
Track Location
Mary Winspear Centre
2243 Beacon Avenue
Sidney, BC V8L 1W9
https://www.google.ca/maps/place/Mary+Winspear+Centre/@48.648318,-123.405465,15z/data=!4m6!1m3!3m2!1s0x0:0xfde8a25283f16a2!2sMary+Winspear+Centre!3m1!1s0x0:0xfde8a25283f16a2 (https://www.google.ca/maps/place/Mary+Winspear+Centre/@48.648318,-123.405465,15z/data=!4m6!1m3!3m2!1s0x0:0xfde8a25283f16a2!2sMary+Winspear+Centre!3m1!1s0x0:0xfde8a25283f16a2)
Track Details
96' x 48' CRC FT2 black carpet with Clik-Trak barrier system
AMBrc (RC4 supported) / RC Scoring Pro
Tables, Chairs, and 120V power provided
Classes (Standard WCICS classes and rules)
Rules - WCICS - Western Canadian Indoor Championship Series (http://www.wcics.ca/rules.php)
TC Stock 21.5 | Handout Tire*
TC Modified | Handout Tire*
1/12 Stock 17.5 | Purple Stripe Tire**
1/12 Modified | Open Motor and Tire, Blinky ESC
WCICS Scale Spec 21.5 | Mixed USGT/CTA/GT
Tamiya Mini | Spec Orca or SkyRC Motor
Formula 1 21.5
*TC classes require the use of the provided Sweep QTS32BK "True Black" handout tire at $35 CAD / $30 USD per set.
**12th Scale 17.5 requires the use of purple stripe spec tires (racers must provide their own purple stripe tires).
Format
IFMAR qualifying (three rounds)
Triple Mains for all racers
10 car mains
Entry Fees (payable at the track, Canadian or US funds)
1st class $60 CAD / $45 USD
2nd class $30 CAD / $25 USD
3rd+ class FREE
*** Children half price
Hotels
Best Western Plus Emerald Isle Motor Inn $159
(Across the street from the track)
2306 Beacon Avenue
Sidney, BC V8L 1X2
250-656-4441
Best Western Plus Emerald Isle | Hotels in Victoria, BC (http://www.bwemeraldisle.com)
Travelodge Sidney $159
(Across the street from the track)
2280 Beacon Avenue
Sidney, BC V8L 1X1
1-866-656-1176
Travelodge Victoria Airport Sidney, Sidney British Columbia Hotel | Travelodge Canada (http://www.travelodge.ca/property/travelodge-victoria-airport-sidney)
Super 8 Saanichton $76
(Easy five minute drive to the track)
2477 Mt Newton Cross Road
Saanichton, BC V8M 2B7
1-250-652-6888
Super 8 by Wyndham Saanichton Victoria Airport | Saanichton BC Hotels (https://www.wyndhamhotels.com/super-8/saanichton-british-columbia/super-8-saanichton-victoria-airport/overview)
Schedule
Friday, January 11th 2019
3:00PM: Doors Open
3:00PM - 4:00PM: Open practice
4:00PM - 9:00PM: Controlled practice (by class) and registration
9:00PM - 9:30PM: Driver's Meeting and Concours Competition
9:30PM - 10:00PM: Open practice
10:00PM: Doors Close
Saturday, January 12th 2019
7:00AM: Doors Open
7:00AM - 8:30AM: Controlled practice (by class) and late registration
9:00AM - 10:00PM: Qualifying rounds (3 rounds with a resort after every round)
10:00PM: Doors Close
Sunday, January 13th 2019
7:00AM: Doors Open
7:30AM - 4:00PM: Main events
Travel
The track location is very close to the Victoria airport (YYJ) and the BC Ferry terminal (Swartz Bay). IROCC is offering a free shuttle service for those that are flying or walking-on the ferries.
Food
There are many restaurants, fast-food options, and grocery stores within one/two blocks of the track.
Registration
Register - WCICS - Western Canadian Indoor Championship Series (http://www.wcics.ca/register.php)
Registrants are encouraged to supply their cell phone number and/or email address while registering to take advantage of the automated WCICS Live race number notifications.
Blake
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wooo hooo!
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my work schedule has changed to a 10 and 4, unfortunately i wont be making it this year, good luck to you all.
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my work schedule has changed to a 10 and 4, unfortunately i wont be making it this year, good luck to you all.
Victoria is a nice place to take vacation in January....
Blake
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Complimentary Event T-Shirt Deadline
Hi all,
To save on costs this year we'll be providing complimentary event t-shirts to only those that are pre-registered for the race (specifying shirt size) by December 20th. If you want your free event t-shirt please register on the WCICS website by December 20th and select your shirt size.
Register - WCICS - Western Canadian Indoor Championship Series 2018/2019 (http://www.wcics.ca/login.php)
Thanks,
Blake
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A few of us are practicing tonight starting ta 5PM (Dec 18, Tues)
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Complimentary Event T-Shirt Deadline Dec 20th
Reminder to get registered for Speed Weekend before Dec 20th if you want your free event shirt. I've manually registered a few locals so check the list here:
https://www.wcics.ca/registrations.php?race_id=27
If you don't see your name on the list, let me know.
Thanks,
Blake
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Schedule for this week at Matrix and Speed Weekend:
Wed Jan 9th: Matrix open for practice 4PM until late
Thurs Jan 10th: Matrix track closed (store open 4PM to 6PM). Track pack-up into trailer at 6PM.
Fri Jan 11th: Track setup begins at 10:30AM at Mary Winspear. Track opens for practice at 3PM.
*** Please make sure to be at Matrix at 6PM on Thursday to help with track pack-up.
*** The Matrix store will NOT be coming to Speed Weekend, so grab what you need on Thursday.
Thanks,
Blake
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Results here:
https://www.rctech.net/forum/canadian-r-c-scene/1030933-protoform-wcics-round-4-victoria-bc-january-11-13-2019-a-2.html#post15374504
Multiple mains points totals are on the second page of each PDF.
Of course all results (all qualifiers and mains) are also available in real time on WCICS Live here:
WCICS Live (http://www.wcics.ca/live/)
Blake