2007 Kamloops Mid-Winter Challenge

[FIVE7]

Hi guys and gals,

Just thought I would give you all a heads up on our annual "Mid-Winter Challenge" Race.  This year, it will be held on February 9th, 10th & 11th, 2007.  All the Touring Car Classes: Stock, Mod, 19 Turn and Novice.  Also 1/10th Scale Pan Car and yes....19 Turn, 1/12th Scale Class.  We now have a 1/12th Scale class here in Kamloops that races on a regular basis so bring up the those 4 cell rockets and "Lay The Smack Down"!
 
This race always turns-up big numbers as far as participation go's and excitement and close competition are never hard to find.  Please tell your friends, spread the word and make plans to attend this race here in the "Tournament Capital of Canada".  More details to come soon.
 
See you at the races......
 
Brent Wende
President, Thompson Valley R/C Race Club

[FIVE7]

CLASSES

Touring Stock ( ROAR 27 Turn)
Touring Mod (Open Motors including Brushless)
Touring 19 Turn (Locked Endbell)
Touring Novice (Stock Motors, First Year Only)
Pro-10 (1/10th Scale Pan, 19 Turn Locked Endbell) (Must have 5 PRE-REGISTERED cars)
1/12th Scale (19 Turn Locked Endbell)
1/12th Scale Stock (Must have 5 PRE-REGISTERED cars)
1/18th Scale Micro Touring CAR (Must have 5 PRE-REGISTERED cars)

All classes wil run Foam Tires, except Micros
All Touring Car Classes to run 4 door body shells except Novice.
Triple A Main format except for Novice
Qualifying by IFMAR Starts
Minimum 5 cars per class
Personal transponders WILL be recognized for use.
Tables and chairs are available but you are welcome to bring your own tables
Please bring long extension cords and power bars.

Teching for this race will be kept to a minimun so racers are expected to abide by the rules as outlined by the club. If any racers vehicle apears to be questionable, they will be asked to produce their car for teching. This race is all about having fun and playing fair as many people from out of town join us for some competitive, fast, R/C Car racing. Why not make plans to join us on this February 9th to 11th weekend. There will be lots of great prizes and some NICE hardware up for grabs so don't miss it.

ACCOMODATIONS

The following is a list of Hotels/Motels. They are all within 5 minutes from the school gym and are all grouped together. The prices quoted are for one room with 2 double or Queen beds with 2 adults for one night. Most of these accomodations include a continental breakfast aswell as free internet service, hot tub and pool. They do not include taxes. I may be able to get a group discount for 5 or more rooms booked at a particular Hotel. Please contact me if you do get a group together and I can help you with this. Brent (250) 372-2917

Best Western $92 1-800-665-6674
Hampton Inn $109 1-866-571-7897
Travelodge $89 1-800-667-8868
Quality Inn $90 1-250-851-0111
Superview $79 1-800-665-4467
Four Points Sheraton $100 1-888-836-4411 2 Queen Beds
Dream Lodge $78 1-800-884-8862 2 Queen Beds
Comfort Inn $110 1-888-556-3111 2 Queen Beds

FMI: Please contact Brent @ (250) 372-2917 or email bwende@shaw.ca
Posters are available for your club or shop so please contact me for any of the above.

[FIVE7]

RACE FEES:

First Class = $35
Second Class = $20
Third Class = $10

CLASS UPDATE:

Novice Class = $30 Everyone running in this class takes home an award.

Aside from running 19 Turn 1/12th Scale we will also run a Stock 1/12th Scale class if there is enough interest (5 car Minimum). You need to PRE-REGISTER here or via email. bwende@shaw.ca

There is apparently a strong interest in the new Associated 1/18th Scale, Micro Touring Car from some of the guys down on the coast. Again, we will consider running this class if we get 5 or more cars, PRE-REGISTERED.

We will have a guest Race Director to run the show this year but more details on this later. If you would like to pre-register, you may do so on this thread or by email. bwende@shaw.ca There will be no entry form.

I would like to take this opportunity to wish each and everyone of you a Very Merry Christmas and a Safe and Happy Holiday Season.

[Tom]

Eight classes?  Seven sets of tripple A's?  That's 22 A mains!  If you have enough for an average of 2 heats per class, you're in the neighborhood of 30 mains!  That's a whole lot of racing.

Problem is, I always feel like I'm qualifying in tripple A's.

[RC51]

Hi, Brent

I'll register by way of this note. PLease count me in for:

1. Pro10 19T Pan Car (Mmmmmm 1/10 Pan Car)
2. Touring Stock

Please keep me in the loop if Pro10 doesn't have enough entries. Tx.

Phil Cady

[BigDawg]

and really is there a need for triple "A" mains in a class that doesnt have enough entries for atleast a "B" main aswell?

[haddow]

to each his own dude to each his own.

lets not hijack the thread though this is for the Kamloops race only and they have stated the format. Lets move the discussion of alternative formats elsewhere.

[FIVE7]

Hey Phil....got ya down.  Looks like we only need 1 or 2 more Pro-10's to run but I will keep ya in the loop.  We will have to talk about this one....Triple A-Mains in all classes....could be a bit much...you may be right but we will work it out.

Merry Christmas to all......

[haddow]

Hey 57, is the 9th an all day practice/Qual?, starting in the morning?

Also, what is the highway like. tyically. during that time of year?

thanx

Merry Christmas.
Jody

[haddow]

one more question, if i run Touring Mod, can I run a 2-cell Lipo 4900 mAh?

[FIVE7]

Hey Phil, can I have more detailed info on your registration please?

We plan on running Triple "A" Mains in all classes but Novice and 1/18th Open.

Jody:  You can run a 2 cell Lipo in your Mod Touring Car.  Generally, the roads are pretty good this time of year....usually the bad storms have passed by then so you shouldn't have any problems getting here.  Practice on the Friday will be from around 5:30pm to about 10:00pm.  There will be a short practice on the Saturday morning.

I am now taking Pre-Regitration for this race so either put your info down here, by email or on the "RC Tech Site" under "Canadian RC Scene".

bwende@shaw.ca

Take care all.....

Brent Wende
TVRCRC President

[haddow]

OK I am very likely in if i can talk a couple of more people into it.

Jody Haddow

mod touring, dsm, 8394354

12th scale 19Turn, dsm, 4396990

[Grinder]

Is there enough for 12 scale stock?  If so I'll come and run 12th mod and stock...  lmk.

[CHRIS_MORRISON]

theres no 12th mod

[Matt S]

i think he means 1/12 19t