Monday, June 25, 2012

Texas Electric Onroad Series




Texas Electric Onroad Series

Check out the link. Cristian Tabush and Chris Adams have been working on this series for a while and now its official. Hit the link for all the goods, but here is a run down of the rules package.



A. CLASSES OFFERED:
1. ROAR Stock Touring Car (17.5 blinky):
-All ROAR Rules Apply.
-Body Rules Exemption where applicable.
-Non-ROAR Approved Hard Case 2S Lipo allowed after physical inspection
-Spec Tire determined by Host Track: Tires must be purchased at event at 2 sets max for 1 day event and 3 sets max for 2 day events.
-Speed Controllers MUST be on ROAR Approved List
-Double A mains

2. IFMAR Open Touring Car:
-All ROAR Rules Apply.
-Body Rules Exemption where applicable.
-Non-ROAR Approved Hard Case 2S Lipo allowed after physical inspection
-Spec Tire determined by Host Track: Tires must be purchased at event Tires at 2 sets max for 1 day event and 3 sets max for 2 day events.
-1350g Minimum Weight Rule
-Double A Mains

3. Formula 1:
-ROAR Rules apply
-205mm Max width exemption
-Power Train: 21.5 Blinky with 2S battery
-Rubber Tires Only
-Speed Controller MUST BE on ROAR Approval List
-Single 15 Minute A-Main with 1 mandatory stop and go “pit stop” per race per driver.

4. ROAR 12th Scale Stock (17.5 Blinky):
-ROAR Rules apply
-Classes offered based on demand (ex. 17.5 blinky/ Open Mod/ 13.5 boosted, etc)

5. VTA :
-All current VTA rules Apply. Single 15 Minute A Main.


6. Local Alternate Class (classes)
-Each club gets to run a filler class for whatever is popular/ has demand for the individual event. For example Mike's Houston, a Traxxas rally class would be popular. However, the filler class is not scored and has a reduced entry fee cost.
-Rules for Alternate Class are determined by individual club
For Further ROAR Rule Clarifications and reference, please visit www.ROARracing.org


Exotek F1 Ultra

Robert got an Ultra. Got it today, built it today, racing Saturday. I got a pic of it, and if I get my way and get to race this weekend. (please) I will get more pics and of course some actual first or at least second hand info on it. Rejoice. Pic.


From Robert after some track time:

Just built my f1 ultra last night and ran it for the first time today. First impression is very good before even really dialing it in! The conversion really hooks the car up and let's you get the power to the ground. Before I had to ease on the throttle exiting corners or it would just diff out and loose drive. With the f1 ultra I found that I could get on the gas much harder earler and the car just launches hard from the apex out! It's so hooked up that it seems slow but I was running some of my best laps. Also mid corner corrections are effortless now. Plus its beautiful, blue anodize and carbon fiber is a great combination.

Saturday, June 23, 2012

Back to 200mm



Going back to 200mm for the time being. Starting tomorrow at Mikes for the points race. Actually will be at 205 since I still have the R Sector kit on the F1R. Going back to the F3/R3 Medium compound Shimitzus until I order a set of the R1 Hards. Hopefully we have some sort of turn out at Mikes tomorrow. Our crowd is pretty flakey when it comes to actually racing F1 vs talking about it. Never know who is going to show, and I guess I'm just as guilty as the rest. We need a schedule. Nevertheless, I will be there tomorrow.

F1: COTA Adds Historic F1 Event To US GP Slate




Circuit of The Americas has added a Historic Grand Prix event to the support bill for the inaugural US GP in Austin.

The race will feature cars from the 1966–1983 era, many of which have also been seen at the Montreal and Indianapolis F1 events in recent years.

The cars of Historic Grand Prix encompass Formula One's Golden Era of the late 1960s, 1970s and early 1980s when the dramatic on-track action and distinctive personalities captured the imagination of a fast-growing, world-wide audience,” said Historic Grand Prix director James King. 

“HGP honors the brave drivers of these cars and the innovative designers and fabricators who crafted them without the aid of computers or wind tunnels by showcasing the authentic original cars in an exciting and colorful race at the Circuit of The Americas.”

“Historic Grand Prix is a great compliment to the USGP as it allows our fans to see the technical and innovative progression of Formula One racing cars,” said COTA executive vice president Bruce Knox. “Historic Grand Prix is a series that was widely requested by our customers, and we are pleased that it will be included as a USGP support race.”