2012 U.S. VTA+ SOUTHERN NATIONALS in MUSIC CITY, U.S.A.
08-09-2012, 03:45 PM
#301
08-09-2012, 04:13 PM
#302
USGT,
GT style bodies ONLY, No LMR or any similar types( no big 12th scale bodies ), NO SLICKS. IFMAR starts for qual, and 8 min A-main. Tires must mantain tread for every race.
USGT Class Rules and Specifications
Chassis Specification:
Any 1/10 4wd or Fwd sedan with 4 wheel independent suspension.
Weight Specification:
4wd 1450g weight Fwd 1200g weight
Body Specifications:
Any 190mm or 200mm body. Body can be any body that is NOT on the ROAR T2 body list. FWD encouraged to use FWD bodies NO Trucks
Any "SCALE" molded wings can be used. Lexan wings 10mm maximum height / side dam height
Scale type race liveries encouraged
Tire & Wheel Specifications:
Tires-Any treaded (non slick) non belted rubber tire available 24 or 26mm. Removing belts from belted tires is not allowed. Must used a non-molded (ex. open cell foam) insert or no insert. Grinding of tire tread is NOT permitted. Sanding of mold seam to remove seam is allowed.
Wheels- Any 24 or 26mm spoke (non-dish) type wheel
While the above is the ideal for this class, a track, event, or series may approve a premounted tire, slick tires being acceptable. A spoked wheel is encouraged if possible for premounted tires
Ride Height Specification:
Minimum ride height is 5mm.
Motor Specifications:
21.5 + 2s lipo batteries No tuning rotors, must use OEM rotor 12.3-12.5mm
Approved ESCs:
ESC ROAR approved spec software or USVTA list
Race Specification:
6 minute qualifiers
8 minute mains
Battery Specifications:
ROAR approved hard case batteries
GT style bodies ONLY, No LMR or any similar types( no big 12th scale bodies ), NO SLICKS. IFMAR starts for qual, and 8 min A-main. Tires must mantain tread for every race.
USGT Class Rules and Specifications
Chassis Specification:
Any 1/10 4wd or Fwd sedan with 4 wheel independent suspension.
Weight Specification:
4wd 1450g weight Fwd 1200g weight
Body Specifications:
Any 190mm or 200mm body. Body can be any body that is NOT on the ROAR T2 body list. FWD encouraged to use FWD bodies NO Trucks
Any "SCALE" molded wings can be used. Lexan wings 10mm maximum height / side dam height
Scale type race liveries encouraged
Tire & Wheel Specifications:
Tires-Any treaded (non slick) non belted rubber tire available 24 or 26mm. Removing belts from belted tires is not allowed. Must used a non-molded (ex. open cell foam) insert or no insert. Grinding of tire tread is NOT permitted. Sanding of mold seam to remove seam is allowed.
Wheels- Any 24 or 26mm spoke (non-dish) type wheel
While the above is the ideal for this class, a track, event, or series may approve a premounted tire, slick tires being acceptable. A spoked wheel is encouraged if possible for premounted tires
Ride Height Specification:
Minimum ride height is 5mm.
Motor Specifications:
21.5 + 2s lipo batteries No tuning rotors, must use OEM rotor 12.3-12.5mm
Approved ESCs:
ESC ROAR approved spec software or USVTA list
Race Specification:
6 minute qualifiers
8 minute mains
Battery Specifications:
ROAR approved hard case batteries
08-10-2012, 01:33 PM
#305
With the event coming really quick, and Im getting alot of emails and pm's...I figured I would re-cap and update some info
Event:
2012 USVTA+ Southern Nationals in Music City, USA, will be the 2nd year for this event. Last year the event pulled in over 90 entries,over 20 sponsors, and racers from over 10 different states. We are on track to surpass those numbers already. This event is listed by RCtech as one of the top tier on-road events. Is is also one of the largest USVTA events in the country, and maybe even in the world.
Track:
The track is Thunder RC Raceway, owned by Robert Dirla(Nashrcracer). The track has had some major updates since last years event. We have added very smooth sub-floor. The carpet itself is less than a year old. The track layout will be Vegas style, that will be put down that Wed and Thurs with closed doors, so no homefield advantage. We also just added fans on the drivers stand.
Format:
Friday Sept 21st
track opens at 10am for setup,sign-up and practice
closes at 11pm
Saturday Sept 22nd
track opens 7am for practice
11am concourse, pictures, and drivers meeting
12 noon starts races
all prizes will be given out all day
Sunday Sept 23rd
track opens 7am for practice
8am starts LCQ followed by mains
Winners circle pics and trophy give-a-way
Hotel info:
Sleep Inn
Rooms will be $49.99 per night, thats a double Queen or 1 King, your choice. And if need extra bed at no cost( I think its a roll-out, not sure)...When you call the hotel, tell them you are coming for the Southern Nationals...If not you will be charged regular rate $89.99...
Call in and reserve you room .....they will go fast...this hotel did a face-lft last year and Im happy that they are one of our sponsors again
HOST HOTEL,
http://www.sleepinn.com/hotel-nashville-tennessee-TN464
Sleep Inn (TN464)
3200 Dickerson Pk., Nashville, TN, US, 37207
Phone: (615) 227-8686
Fax: (615) 227-8894
Concourse:
$50 CASH and a new VTA/GT style body to the VTA/USGT concourse winner...and yes you do have to run it in the main...
Event Shirts:
Event shirts are $20 for small-XL, add $5 for plus sizes to 5XL...you have choice of red,blue and grey shirts...The shirts will have all the sponsors logos on the back of them.
We are taking pre-orders now till Aug 31st, you can still get shirts at the event, but like last year, we ran out really quick...
You can send your size and color with check or money order to:
KRC
PO Box 70779
Nashville,TN 37207
or post it here and I can add you, you can pay for your shirt at the event as well....but it will be for sale like the rest of them...
Traction compound:
SXT 3.0 is the OFFICIAL tire compound for the event. We will have it for sale at the track $10 each...you may bring your own, but please no mixing...it will get you a DQ
Sponsors:
Team Associated-Don
Team Novak-Charlie
HPI Racing-Collin
Boca Bearings-Gareth
Parma PSE-Steve
Pro-line/Protoform-Daniel
Tekin-Bryan
Hotshots Hobbies-Joe
Hobby Lobby Int-Matt
Sleep Inn-Mgr
Domino's Pizza-Kelly
Uptown Grill-Kevin
Reflex Racing-Christan
Rockstar Paints-Mike
Risk Science-Tim
Revtech-Brian
SXT-Jeff
Speed Passion-Howard
Thunder RC-Robert
USVTA-Rob
Darkside-Mike
TC tires:
Touring car will be run on Jaco Blues. We do have them for sale at the track for $30 for a set of 4. You can bring your own NIP, and we will tech them.
Rules:
FULL USVTA AND USGT
http://www.usvintagetransam.com/rules/index.html
USVTA,
1st Qualifier will be 1 min of open track for VTA....best time in that 60 seconds determines starting order. All qual will be heads up. Thats 5 qual for VTA. A-main will be triple mains points style
NO ADVANCED time on the Novak Ballastic motors past the last notch on the sticker
Motor tech for every VTA 25.5, motors will be broke down and resealed like Snowbirds.VTA tire tread is a must...visible tread in order to pass tech
USGT,
GT style bodies ONLY, No LMR or any similar types( no big 12th scale bodies ), NO SLICKS. IFMAR starts for qual, and 8 min A-main. Tires must mantain tread for every race.
Trophies:
USVTA and USGT
Amain- National title trophy,TQ,1st-10th
Lower mains-1st-3rd
concourse
Jr VTA
Amain-National title trophy,1st-10th
lower mains-1st-3rd
concourse
TC 17.5 and 12th scale
Amain-TQ,1st-10th
lower mains-1st-3rd
Food:
Every paid entry will recieve FREE plate and drink, from Dominos,Uptown Grill, and Nashrcracer. And for those that need extra, Eboney will be serving pulled pork,sausage,hotdogs,dip, and fries.
Prizes:
All paid entries will get a ticket. Your ticket number will be posted on the board with a prize already attached.
Entry fee:
1st class $35
2nd class $15
Jr VTA $10
If you made the top 50 VTA racers by Aug 1st and paid by pay pal, you will be given your $10 at the track. Or you paid for a Jr VTA on RCsignups at $15your $5 will be given back as well at the track.
Pitspace:
If you have a reserved pit space at Thunder RC(you paid for your table). You must have your entry paid by Sept 11th to secure your spot. If not your spot will become 1st come ,1st serve. If you want to give your spot to someone else, they also will need to have their entry paid by Sept 11. We only have 75pitspots inside the building. I have considered renting a portable or trailer if needed.
Tech:
All cars will be tech all day and at random in the pits. As I will be roaming around checking in the pits. VTA motors will be teched ie Birds style, for stator,rotor, and cans.
VTA
Bill Wilusz
AJ Wilusz
Cody Arms
Richard Devrog
Charles Macklin
Josh Butt
William Moncief
Chuck Moores
Marqus Bryant
James McNess
Daniel Thorton
Jake Cypert
Sam Bailey
David Franklin
Peter Pepe
Kent Ball
Anthony Scott Meeks
Alex Varcoe
Will Anderson
Matt Motsinger
Donald Martin
Tommy Ussery
Chris Grinn
Eddie Leonard
Gary Forbes
William Zink
Christian Damian
Scott Black
Steve Rossi
Darrell Monicief
Eric Gillispie
Danny Bracken
Ryan Gracey
David Keen
Grant Remington
Will Sheffield
David Walker
Randy Novak
Joey Novak
Justin Oliver
Chris Brooks
Paul Forgey
Thomas Snyder
Arnold Borgmann
Joseph Herrera
Justin Lyons
Eric Whiteside
Chris Henthorne
Chase Watkins
Teron Queen
Michael Sjogren
Jeff Starr
Kent Grant
Hayden Pierre
Dave Johnson
Kenny Rogers
USGT
Michael Larson
Tim Moore
Bill Wilusz
AJ Wilusz
Cody Arms
Richard Devroeg
Donald Martin
Tommy Ussery
Eddie Leonard
William Zink
Scott Black
Kent Ball
David Franklin
Rick Hess
David Walker
Randy Novak
Arnold Borgmann
Chris Henthorne
Chas Watkins
Teron Queen
Jeff Starr
Hayden Pierre
Von Perry
Brad Norris
Peter Pepe
Scott Fuller
TC 17.5
Michael Larson
Tim Moore
Cody Arms
James McNess
David Franklin
Matt Motsinger
Eric Gillispie
Steve Rossi
Ryan Gracey
Brent Wiley
David Walker
Randy Novak
Chad Sharp
William Cox
Evan Williams
Marcus Guilliame
Tony Williams
Mike Jones
Von Perry
Eric Anderson
Brian Lettrich
Bryan Klamer
Dave Johnson
12th Scale
Charles Macklin
Steve Rossi
Danny Bracken
Chad Sharp
William Cox
Marcus Guilliame
Tony Williams
Mike Jones
Eric Anderson
Jr VTA
Evan Leonard
Freddy Angel
Kyle?????
Ebonique "Baby"
Peter Pepe
Calvin Rogers
Event Shirt orders:
Gary Forbes XL-blue
Evan Leonard S-blue
Freddy Angel XL-red
Tommy Ussery XL-red
Will Zink XL-red
AJ Wilusz L-blue
Bill Wilusz 2XL-red
Donald Martin XL-red
William Moncief XL-blue
Chuck Macklin 2XL-blue
Kent Ball XL-blue
Peter Pepe 2XL-red,S-red,2XL-gray,L-gray
Darrell Moncief 2XL-blue
Josh Butt (2)XL-blue
Chuck Moores (2)S-blue,S-red,L-gray,XL-gray
Chris Carter 5XL-blue
Robert Dirla (2)2XL-blue/gray
Billy Trask 3XL-gray
Chris Henthorne L-blue
Scott Meeks XL-blue
Evan Williams XL-red
Marqus Bryant 5XL-blue
Christan Damian XL-blue
Sam Bailey (3)XL-blue,gray,red
Will Anderson L-blue
Richard Devoeg 2XL-blue
Steve Rossi 2XL-gray
Eric Gillispie XL-gray
Frank Johntson 5XL-red
Scott Pincher 2XL-red
Eric Whiteside 2XL-blue
Chad Sharp 2XL-blue
RJ Whiteside 2XL-blue
Kevin Mathews 2XL-blue
Brad Norris XL-blue
Hayden Pierre L-blue
Eric Anderson 2XL-blue
Von Perry 2XL-blue
Mike Jones XL-red
Justin Oliver 2XL-blue
Tony Williams 2XL-red
Clavin Rogers L-blue
Kenny Rogers XL-blue
Donald Natale 2XL-Blue
Scott Fuller 3XL-Blue
Ryan Gracey XL-Blue
Thanks for the promo:
http://www.hpiracing.com/event_calendar.php/
http://api.viglink.com/api/click?for...13444442356091
http://api.viglink.com/api/click?for...13444442946561
http://www.usvintagetransam.com/events/index.html
http://api.viglink.com/api/click?for...13446059849681
whew...lol...did I miss anything?...
I would like to say that Im very happy how this event is coming together...Thank the sponsors, the racers, and my family for the great support...without all of you this isnt possible.
I hope Ive made it affordable and exciting enough that it lives up to all the hype. I hope everybody comes and truly enjoy themself.
Get signed up today....with RCsignups or mail an entry form in. Dont forget to send you shirt money in asap, and get ready for the event that is being called
"THE ONE NOT TO MISS"
Event:
2012 USVTA+ Southern Nationals in Music City, USA, will be the 2nd year for this event. Last year the event pulled in over 90 entries,over 20 sponsors, and racers from over 10 different states. We are on track to surpass those numbers already. This event is listed by RCtech as one of the top tier on-road events. Is is also one of the largest USVTA events in the country, and maybe even in the world.
Track:
The track is Thunder RC Raceway, owned by Robert Dirla(Nashrcracer). The track has had some major updates since last years event. We have added very smooth sub-floor. The carpet itself is less than a year old. The track layout will be Vegas style, that will be put down that Wed and Thurs with closed doors, so no homefield advantage. We also just added fans on the drivers stand.
Format:
Friday Sept 21st
track opens at 10am for setup,sign-up and practice
closes at 11pm
Saturday Sept 22nd
track opens 7am for practice
11am concourse, pictures, and drivers meeting
12 noon starts races
all prizes will be given out all day
Sunday Sept 23rd
track opens 7am for practice
8am starts LCQ followed by mains
Winners circle pics and trophy give-a-way
Hotel info:
Sleep Inn
Rooms will be $49.99 per night, thats a double Queen or 1 King, your choice. And if need extra bed at no cost( I think its a roll-out, not sure)...When you call the hotel, tell them you are coming for the Southern Nationals...If not you will be charged regular rate $89.99...
Call in and reserve you room .....they will go fast...this hotel did a face-lft last year and Im happy that they are one of our sponsors again
HOST HOTEL,
http://www.sleepinn.com/hotel-nashville-tennessee-TN464
Sleep Inn (TN464)
3200 Dickerson Pk., Nashville, TN, US, 37207
Phone: (615) 227-8686
Fax: (615) 227-8894
Concourse:
$50 CASH and a new VTA/GT style body to the VTA/USGT concourse winner...and yes you do have to run it in the main...
Event Shirts:
Event shirts are $20 for small-XL, add $5 for plus sizes to 5XL...you have choice of red,blue and grey shirts...The shirts will have all the sponsors logos on the back of them.
We are taking pre-orders now till Aug 31st, you can still get shirts at the event, but like last year, we ran out really quick...
You can send your size and color with check or money order to:
KRC
PO Box 70779
Nashville,TN 37207
or post it here and I can add you, you can pay for your shirt at the event as well....but it will be for sale like the rest of them...
Traction compound:
SXT 3.0 is the OFFICIAL tire compound for the event. We will have it for sale at the track $10 each...you may bring your own, but please no mixing...it will get you a DQ
Sponsors:
Team Associated-Don
Team Novak-Charlie
HPI Racing-Collin
Boca Bearings-Gareth
Parma PSE-Steve
Pro-line/Protoform-Daniel
Tekin-Bryan
Hotshots Hobbies-Joe
Hobby Lobby Int-Matt
Sleep Inn-Mgr
Domino's Pizza-Kelly
Uptown Grill-Kevin
Reflex Racing-Christan
Rockstar Paints-Mike
Risk Science-Tim
Revtech-Brian
SXT-Jeff
Speed Passion-Howard
Thunder RC-Robert
USVTA-Rob
Darkside-Mike
TC tires:
Touring car will be run on Jaco Blues. We do have them for sale at the track for $30 for a set of 4. You can bring your own NIP, and we will tech them.
Rules:
FULL USVTA AND USGT
http://www.usvintagetransam.com/rules/index.html
USVTA,
1st Qualifier will be 1 min of open track for VTA....best time in that 60 seconds determines starting order. All qual will be heads up. Thats 5 qual for VTA. A-main will be triple mains points style
NO ADVANCED time on the Novak Ballastic motors past the last notch on the sticker
Motor tech for every VTA 25.5, motors will be broke down and resealed like Snowbirds.VTA tire tread is a must...visible tread in order to pass tech
USGT,
GT style bodies ONLY, No LMR or any similar types( no big 12th scale bodies ), NO SLICKS. IFMAR starts for qual, and 8 min A-main. Tires must mantain tread for every race.
Trophies:
USVTA and USGT
Amain- National title trophy,TQ,1st-10th
Lower mains-1st-3rd
concourse
Jr VTA
Amain-National title trophy,1st-10th
lower mains-1st-3rd
concourse
TC 17.5 and 12th scale
Amain-TQ,1st-10th
lower mains-1st-3rd
Food:
Every paid entry will recieve FREE plate and drink, from Dominos,Uptown Grill, and Nashrcracer. And for those that need extra, Eboney will be serving pulled pork,sausage,hotdogs,dip, and fries.
Prizes:
All paid entries will get a ticket. Your ticket number will be posted on the board with a prize already attached.
Entry fee:
1st class $35
2nd class $15
Jr VTA $10
If you made the top 50 VTA racers by Aug 1st and paid by pay pal, you will be given your $10 at the track. Or you paid for a Jr VTA on RCsignups at $15your $5 will be given back as well at the track.
Pitspace:
If you have a reserved pit space at Thunder RC(you paid for your table). You must have your entry paid by Sept 11th to secure your spot. If not your spot will become 1st come ,1st serve. If you want to give your spot to someone else, they also will need to have their entry paid by Sept 11. We only have 75pitspots inside the building. I have considered renting a portable or trailer if needed.
Tech:
All cars will be tech all day and at random in the pits. As I will be roaming around checking in the pits. VTA motors will be teched ie Birds style, for stator,rotor, and cans.
VTA
Bill Wilusz
AJ Wilusz
Cody Arms
Richard Devrog
Charles Macklin
Josh Butt
William Moncief
Chuck Moores
Marqus Bryant
James McNess
Daniel Thorton
Jake Cypert
Sam Bailey
David Franklin
Peter Pepe
Kent Ball
Anthony Scott Meeks
Alex Varcoe
Will Anderson
Matt Motsinger
Donald Martin
Tommy Ussery
Chris Grinn
Eddie Leonard
Gary Forbes
William Zink
Christian Damian
Scott Black
Steve Rossi
Darrell Monicief
Eric Gillispie
Danny Bracken
Ryan Gracey
David Keen
Grant Remington
Will Sheffield
David Walker
Randy Novak
Joey Novak
Justin Oliver
Chris Brooks
Paul Forgey
Thomas Snyder
Arnold Borgmann
Joseph Herrera
Justin Lyons
Eric Whiteside
Chris Henthorne
Chase Watkins
Teron Queen
Michael Sjogren
Jeff Starr
Kent Grant
Hayden Pierre
Dave Johnson
Kenny Rogers
USGT
Michael Larson
Tim Moore
Bill Wilusz
AJ Wilusz
Cody Arms
Richard Devroeg
Donald Martin
Tommy Ussery
Eddie Leonard
William Zink
Scott Black
Kent Ball
David Franklin
Rick Hess
David Walker
Randy Novak
Arnold Borgmann
Chris Henthorne
Chas Watkins
Teron Queen
Jeff Starr
Hayden Pierre
Von Perry
Brad Norris
Peter Pepe
Scott Fuller
TC 17.5
Michael Larson
Tim Moore
Cody Arms
James McNess
David Franklin
Matt Motsinger
Eric Gillispie
Steve Rossi
Ryan Gracey
Brent Wiley
David Walker
Randy Novak
Chad Sharp
William Cox
Evan Williams
Marcus Guilliame
Tony Williams
Mike Jones
Von Perry
Eric Anderson
Brian Lettrich
Bryan Klamer
Dave Johnson
12th Scale
Charles Macklin
Steve Rossi
Danny Bracken
Chad Sharp
William Cox
Marcus Guilliame
Tony Williams
Mike Jones
Eric Anderson
Jr VTA
Evan Leonard
Freddy Angel
Kyle?????
Ebonique "Baby"
Peter Pepe
Calvin Rogers
Event Shirt orders:
Gary Forbes XL-blue
Evan Leonard S-blue
Freddy Angel XL-red
Tommy Ussery XL-red
Will Zink XL-red
AJ Wilusz L-blue
Bill Wilusz 2XL-red
Donald Martin XL-red
William Moncief XL-blue
Chuck Macklin 2XL-blue
Kent Ball XL-blue
Peter Pepe 2XL-red,S-red,2XL-gray,L-gray
Darrell Moncief 2XL-blue
Josh Butt (2)XL-blue
Chuck Moores (2)S-blue,S-red,L-gray,XL-gray
Chris Carter 5XL-blue
Robert Dirla (2)2XL-blue/gray
Billy Trask 3XL-gray
Chris Henthorne L-blue
Scott Meeks XL-blue
Evan Williams XL-red
Marqus Bryant 5XL-blue
Christan Damian XL-blue
Sam Bailey (3)XL-blue,gray,red
Will Anderson L-blue
Richard Devoeg 2XL-blue
Steve Rossi 2XL-gray
Eric Gillispie XL-gray
Frank Johntson 5XL-red
Scott Pincher 2XL-red
Eric Whiteside 2XL-blue
Chad Sharp 2XL-blue
RJ Whiteside 2XL-blue
Kevin Mathews 2XL-blue
Brad Norris XL-blue
Hayden Pierre L-blue
Eric Anderson 2XL-blue
Von Perry 2XL-blue
Mike Jones XL-red
Justin Oliver 2XL-blue
Tony Williams 2XL-red
Clavin Rogers L-blue
Kenny Rogers XL-blue
Donald Natale 2XL-Blue
Scott Fuller 3XL-Blue
Ryan Gracey XL-Blue
Thanks for the promo:
http://www.hpiracing.com/event_calendar.php/
http://api.viglink.com/api/click?for...13444442356091
http://api.viglink.com/api/click?for...13444442946561
http://www.usvintagetransam.com/events/index.html
http://api.viglink.com/api/click?for...13446059849681
whew...lol...did I miss anything?...
I would like to say that Im very happy how this event is coming together...Thank the sponsors, the racers, and my family for the great support...without all of you this isnt possible.
I hope Ive made it affordable and exciting enough that it lives up to all the hype. I hope everybody comes and truly enjoy themself.
Get signed up today....with RCsignups or mail an entry form in. Dont forget to send you shirt money in asap, and get ready for the event that is being called
"THE ONE NOT TO MISS"
at the current rate we are looking like
120 entries
75 bodies
82 trophies/awards
60 event shirts
20 large pizzas
and over 100 prizes..
thanks as always
Last edited by DARKSIDE; 08-11-2012 at 08:51 AM.
08-11-2012, 12:12 PM
#311
I would like to see video since I can't make it. Could you email it to me please.
08-11-2012, 07:36 PM
#313
08-11-2012, 08:28 PM
#315
Snoop don't stress it first time for USGT for me as well
Gonna try to race it next Sunday on some carpet to see
How it goes lol
any body know a good gear for this Class
I'm using a Novak edge with ballistic 21.5 in a TC6.1
Or what a good temp to not go over would be
Any help is great thanks
Last edited by rcpaintinpete; 08-11-2012 at 08:56 PM.