2009 Kamloops Mid Winter Challenge, Feb 27th to March 1st

[FIVE7]

Once again, the Thompson Valley R/C Race Club is proud to present:
The 2009 Kamloops Mid Winter Challenge Race February 27th to March 1st

This year we have a brand new venue which I'm sure will be to everyones liking! The Tournament Capital Centre which houses our new Olympic sized indoor track and swimming pool. Lots of parking available with bleachers, pit tables & chairs, concession and full power.  Our Race Director this year will be Mr. Doug Papka from SIR in Washington.

Now the details:

Classes

12th Scale Stock

Any ROAR Approved Bushing 27T Locked Endbell Stock Motor
17.5 ROAR Approved Brushless Motor
4 Cell NiMh
Minimum Weight = 795g (New 2009)
Minimum Ride Height = 4mm

12 Scale 19 Turn

Any ROAR Approved 19 Turn Locked Endbell Motor
13.5 ROAR Approved Brushless Motor
4 Cell NiMh
Minimum Weight = 795g (New 2009)
Minimum Ride Height = 4mm

Pro-10 19 Turn

Any ROAR Approved 19 Turn Locked Endbell Motor
10.5 ROAR Approved Brushless Motor
6 Cell NiMh or ROAR Approved, Hard Case 2 Cell LiPo

Touring Stock

Any ROAR Approved Bushing 27T Locked Endbell Stock Motor
17.5 ROAR Approved Brushless Motor
6 Cell NiMh or ROAR Approved, Hard Case 2 Cell LiPo
Rubber Tires
Minimum Weight = 1500g (New 2009)

Touring 19 Turn

Any ROAR Approved 19 Turn Locked Endbell Motor
13.5 ROAR Approved Brushless Motor
6 Cell NiMh or ROAR Approved, Hard Case 2 Cell LiPo
Foam Tires
Minimum Weight = 1418g

Touring Mod

Any ROAR Approved Brushed or Brushless Motor
6 Cell NiMh or ROAR Approved, Hard Case 2 Cell LiPo
Foam Tires
Minimum Weight = 1418g

Touring Novice

Any 100% RTR Touring Car Kit with the included electronics will be allowed to run in this class
Any ROAR Approved Bushing 27T Locked Endbell Stock Motor
17.5 ROAR Approved Brushless Motor
6 Cell NiMh or ROAR Approved, Hard Case 2 Cell LiPo
Rubber Tires

Tamiya Mini Spec Class

Tamiya M01, M02 or M03 Chassis Only - Front Wheel Drive
Hop-ups allowed, No Chassis Lightening allowed.
Open Bodies (Within Reason)
Open 6 cell batteries
Closed Endbell, Silver Can Motors Only (Johnson/Mabuchi)
Mini Spec Rubber Tires Only
Gearing: All Cars must use a 20T pinion
Weight = 1400g
5 Min. Races
5mm Ride Height



Tech

Batteries

Any Roar approved, Hard Case LiPo or NiMh Battery packs will be accepted unless noted in the classes above.
LiPo packs MUST be a ROAR APPROVED HARD CASE LiPo and charged using a LiPo Sack for Safety purposes only.
LiPo Battery Voltage must not exceed 8.4 volts

Body Shells

Touring Cars must run a 4 door Touring Car Body (Novice is the exception)
Top of the wing on Touring Cars must be equal to or below the roofline.
1/12th Scale and Pro-10 Shells must be a Can-Am/Lola style shell.


Weight Restrictions

Weight restrictions will be as they are set in the above classes and will be enforced.
Touring Stock, Rubber Tires = 1525g
Touring 19 Turn Foam and Touring Mod Foam = 1418g
12 Scale Stock and 12th Scale 19 Turn = 880g


Traction Compound

Traction compound used is to be a citrus/odorless based
Accepted compounds are: Corally (Jack the Gripper)
Nifftech
TQ Orange
TQ 8
Paragon Traction Compound is not allowed.

Qualifying

All Touring and Pro-10 Classes are to be 5 Min. qualifiers
Both 12th Scale Classes are to be 8 Min. qualifiers
Minimum of 3 qualifiers on Saturday with 1 on Sunday (Single A-Mains)


Tech will be made on the top 4 A-Main Finishers and randomly throughout the event.

Set-up and Practice

Set-up of the track will begin at 1:00pm, Friday and the track will be open for practice from 4:00pm to 10:00pm

Entry fee:

First Class $35
Second Class $15
Third Class $10
Novice Class $25

Please Pre-register on RC Tech.   http://www.rctech.net/forum/canadian-r-c-scene/265319-2009-kamloops-mid-winter-challenge.html

Racers from Vancouver Island will pay a flat rate entry fee of $35.00. If they choose to race more than one class, their remaining classes up to a maximum of 3 in total will be free of charge. This is to help with the high costs of the ferry

[Gorden]

Weight Restrictions

Weight restrictions will be as they are set in the above classes and will be enforced.
Touring Stock, Rubber Tires = 1525g
Touring 19 Turn Foam and Touring Mod Foam = 1418g
12 Scale Stock and 12th Scale 19 Turn = 880g

These do not match up with whats posted above in the classes section?

[FIVE7]

Once again, the Thompson Valley R/C Race Club is proud to present:
The 2009 Kamloops Mid Winter Challenge Race February 27th to March 1st

This year we have a brand new venue which I'm sure will be to everyones liking! The Tournament Capital Centre which houses our new Olympic sized indoor track and swimming pool. Lots of parking available with bleachers, pit tables & chairs, concession and full power.  Our Race Director this year will be Mr. Doug Papka from SIR in Washington.

Now the details:

Classes

12th Scale Stock

Any ROAR Approved Bushing 27T Locked Endbell Stock Motor
17.5 ROAR Approved Brushless Motor
4 Cell NiMh
Minimum Weight = 795g (New 2009)
Minimum Ride Height = 4mm

12 Scale 19 Turn

Any ROAR Approved 19 Turn Locked Endbell Motor
13.5 ROAR Approved Brushless Motor
4 Cell NiMh
Minimum Weight = 795g (New 2009)
Minimum Ride Height = 4mm

Pro-10 19 Turn

Any ROAR Approved 19 Turn Locked Endbell Motor
10.5 ROAR Approved Brushless Motor
6 Cell NiMh or ROAR Approved, Hard Case 2 Cell LiPo

Touring Stock

Any ROAR Approved Bushing 27T Locked Endbell Stock Motor
17.5 ROAR Approved Brushless Motor
6 Cell NiMh or ROAR Approved, Hard Case 2 Cell LiPo
Rubber Tires
Minimum Weight = 1500g (New 2009)

Touring 19 Turn

Any ROAR Approved 19 Turn Locked Endbell Motor
13.5 ROAR Approved Brushless Motor
6 Cell NiMh or ROAR Approved, Hard Case 2 Cell LiPo
Foam Tires
Minimum Weight = 1418g

Touring Mod

Any ROAR Approved Brushed or Brushless Motor
6 Cell NiMh or ROAR Approved, Hard Case 2 Cell LiPo
Foam Tires
Minimum Weight = 1418g

Touring Novice

Any 100% RTR Touring Car Kit with the included electronics will be allowed to run in this class
Any ROAR Approved Bushing 27T Locked Endbell Stock Motor
17.5 ROAR Approved Brushless Motor
6 Cell NiMh or ROAR Approved, Hard Case 2 Cell LiPo
Rubber Tires

Tamiya Mini Spec Class

Tamiya M01, M02 or M03 Chassis Only - Front Wheel Drive
Hop-ups allowed, No Chassis Lightening allowed.
Open Bodies (Within Reason)
Open 6 cell batteries
Closed Endbell, Silver Can Motors Only (Johnson/Mabuchi)
Mini Spec Rubber Tires Only
Gearing: All Cars must use a 20T pinion
Weight = 1400g
5 Min. Races
5mm Ride Height



Tech

Batteries

Any Roar approved, Hard Case LiPo or NiMh Battery packs will be accepted unless noted in the classes above.
LiPo packs MUST be a ROAR APPROVED HARD CASE LiPo and charged using a LiPo Sack for Safety purposes only.
LiPo Battery Voltage must not exceed 8.4 volts

Body Shells

Touring Cars must run a 4 door Touring Car Body (Novice is the exception)
Top of the wing on Touring Cars must be equal to or below the roofline.
1/12th Scale and Pro-10 Shells must be a Can-Am/Lola style shell.


Weight Restrictions

Weight restrictions will be as they are set in the above classes and will be enforced.
Touring Stock, Rubber Tires = 1500g
Touring 19 Turn Foam and Touring Mod Foam = 1418g
12 Scale Stock and 12th Scale 19 Turn = 795g


Traction Compound

Traction compound used is to be a citrus/odorless based
Accepted compounds are: Corally (Jack the Gripper)
Nifftech
TQ Orange
TQ 8
Paragon Traction Compound is not allowed.

Qualifying

All Touring and Pro-10 Classes are to be 5 Min. qualifiers
Both 12th Scale Classes are to be 8 Min. qualifiers
Minimum of 3 qualifiers on Saturday with 1 on Sunday (Single A-Mains)


Tech will be made on the top 4 A-Main Finishers and randomly throughout the event.

Set-up and Practice

Set-up of the track will begin at 1:00pm, Friday and the track will be open for practice from 4:00pm to 10:00pm

Entry fee:

First Class $35
Second Class $15
Third Class $10
Novice Class $25

Please Pre-register on RC Tech.   http://www.rctech.net/forum/canadian-r-c-scene/265319-2009-kamloops-mid-winter-challenge.html

Racers from Vancouver Island will pay a flat rate entry fee of $35.00. If they choose to race more than one class, their remaining classes up to a maximum of 3 in total will be free of charge. This is to help with the high costs of the ferry

[FIVE7]

My Mistake....it should read:

Weight restrictions will be as they are set in the above classes and will be enforced.
Touring Stock, Rubber Tires = 1500g
Touring 19 Turn Foam and Touring Mod Foam = 1418g
12 Scale Stock and 12th Scale 19 Turn = 795g

I can't seem to delete my last post....anyway

[Gorden]

Pro10 1200g ?

[Blake]

Hey IROCCers,


After discussions last night, it sounds like we have the makings of a small road trip for this race.  So far the following racers have semi-committed to going:

Blake
Craig
Daryl
Glenn

Are there any others that might be interested in joining in on the action?

Obviously they are racing 12th Scale, but to be honest, the Touring Car classes will likely be the most popular.  Not sure what the Pro10 turnout might be like.

Since I hate going on road trips just to race against the people I see every weekend, I am planning on running whichever 12th Scale class is the most popular, and then I'll run my Touring Car in the 19T/13.5 class (very likely to be the most popular class at the event).

Costs for this trip should be relatively low since we can likely stay at the Ranchland for a good rate in the winter, and us Islanders get in the door for $35 no matter how many classes we're racing.  Once we have final numbers, we can start to figure out carpooling.  Since we don't need tables/chairs/tents/generators, we could technically fit six people in my van or five in Daryl's truck.  The "sardine" approach would be the cheapest option obviously for gas/ferry.

So, again, is anyone else interested in coming along?


Blake

[Gorden]

Costs for this trip should be relatively low since we can likely stay at the Ranchland for a good rate in the winter, and us Islanders get in the door for $35 no matter how many classes we're racing.  Once we have final numbers, we can start to figure out carpooling.  Since we don't need tables/chairs/tents/generators, we could technically fit six people in my van or five in Daryl's truck.  The "sardine" approach would be the cheapest option obviously for gas/ferry.

So, again, is anyone else interested in coming along?

Blake

Some info on hotels for kamloops

Best Western $120 1-800-665-6674
Hampton Inn $130 1-800-426-7866
Comfort Inn $104 1-888-556-3111
Ramada Inn $119 1-800-663-2832
Dream Lodge $75 1-800-884-8862
Quality Inn $75 1-800-575-7322 (Laura)
Econo Lodge $69 1-800-589-1988
Hospitality Inn $67 1-800-663-5733
Maverick Motor Inn $69 1-800-663-6899

[Gorden]

Hey IROCCers,


After discussions last night, it sounds like we have the makings of a small road trip for this race.  So far the following racers have semi-committed to going:

Blake
Craig
Daryl
Glenn

Are there any others that might be interested in joining in on the action?

Blake

I've asked for the time off at work so maybe I can join in on this trip

Gorden

[Blake]

Cool, sounds good Gord.

Brian Ashmore may be interested in coming along on the trip as well.  He would be driving his truck and bringing Tina along as they have some friends in Kamloops.

We can finalize everything and arrange the car pooling at racing this Saturday.

Also, we'll want to figure out what classes everyone wants to run so that we can give Brent a heads up.


Blake

[Gorden]

I have the time off So I'm in.
Also since we only pay the one fee we should all bring the Pro 10s
to make up a class for the other guys we don't know

-=light=-

[Blake]

Ranchland Hotel booked for Friday and Saturday nights.  I asked very explicitly for all rooms to be on the ground floor.

Two bed bedroom for Blake and Daryl = $65/night
Two bed bedroom for Craig and Glenn = $65/night
One bed bedroom for Gord = $59/night


These are the cheapest rates for a hotel that we can trust.  All the other hotels in the sub $100 range have bed bugs according to the reviews.  Reminds me of these choice reviews of our favourite Rome NY hotel:

"Not Fit For A King Or Dog!!!"
"Worst Hotel Experience Ever"
"Stay away"


Blake

[gotnitro]

So how did it go did you guys come back with some nice HARDEWARE and cool DOOR PRIZES...?

[Blake]

It was a good race.  45 racers, making up 98 entries was not too bad, and the race organization was solid with Doug Papka running the program.  There was a decent 12th Scale showing too, with five heats of 12th Scale split between Stock and 19T.  Lots of familiar faces of course, with the largest showing from Vancouver.  Gotta hand it to those guys.

Awesome venue, in the middle of an indoor running track in the city's monster recreation center.  Lots of people running around to watch the races, and even some grandstands for those that decided to sit for a while.

It was very cold in Kamloops for us coasties, but Earls was there to warm us up at night.  One tank of diesel for the entire trip, and a record 3-hour drive back to Tsawwassen, just to find that the 7PM boat was already sold out.  Oh, well at least there were no speeding tickets.


Blake

[dajracer]

One tank of diesel, not bad. The tank is supposed to hold 135L but I managed to get 140L into it after we dropped Blake off. Mileage wasn't to good on the way down from Kamloops since the cruise control was set at 130+.