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Old 07-31-2008, 06:52 PM
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I thought it was time to start one thread for these two events. Please be respectful and no bashing. The dates of the events are below.

The 2nd Annual Micro On Road Nationals on December 12, 13 & 14 2008. Featuring Road Course and OVAL racing. Sponsored by X-Ray, Castle Creations, RC Driver, Exotek, Team Scream, Team Associated, Reedy and MANY more.

1/18 Indoor Off Road Nats on February 20, 21 & 22, 2009. Sponsored by Team Associated, Castle Creations, RC Driver, Reedy and Many More!

Rules and details and more sponsors of the on road race SOOON!

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Looking forward to both events....
any new onroad vehicles going to be out in time for the race???
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with oval running counter clockwise does that mean the road layout is gonna go counter clockwise also?
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I'm sure Zack Barry with be there for XRAY. I'd like to see more of his XRAY M18B (M18T buggy conversion). Hopefully we'll see something official from XRAY.

What are the locations for both of these events?

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Originally Posted by RC Huligan
I'm sure Zack Barry with be there for XRAY. I'd like to see more of his XRAY M18B (M18T buggy conversion). Hopefully we'll see something official from XRAY.

What are the locations for both of these events?
Both events are at RC Madness in Enfield, CT
Enfield is just above Hartford, CT and below Springfield, MA
You can get more info from the website
www.rcmadness.com
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Originally Posted by Bermbuster
Both events are at RC Madness in Enfield, CT
Enfield is just above Hartford, CT and below Springfield, MA
You can get more info from the website
www.rcmadness.com
I know it was there last year. How many years in a row have the championships been held at RC Madness?
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every year since they started.....this will be year # 6 for offroad and 2 for onroad.
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this next event will be the 6th time...for offroad and the 2nd for onroad...
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Originally Posted by Dieselpower
every year since they started.....this will be year # 6 for offroad and 2 for onroad.
you gotta wake up pretty early in the morning to outpost DP...

The first event was raced w Mini Ts....and it was called the Mini T Nationals....only because the real surge of 18th scale offroad vehicles didnt come till later that year....
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Will be representing Team Canada (Ottawa\Gatineau) again this year. For onroad with Max and maybe Kosta as usual. Offroad I'll be there. Not sure about others. I know the Montreal\Longueil guys have already mentioned they're coming for onroad. Good times.
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Originally Posted by PierreV
Will be representing Team Canada (Ottawa\Gatineau) again this year. For onroad with Max and maybe Kosta as usual. Offroad I'll be there. Not sure about others. I know the Montreal\Longueil guys have already mentioned they're coming for onroad. Good times.
I always enjoy racing with you guys....in the pits a lot of fun and when the horn blows....serious racing....
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Just a QUICK heads up.

Some class sponsors for the On Road Nats to this point are
Team Scream
Exotek
www.thetoyz.com
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Originally Posted by Bermbuster
I always enjoy racing with you guys....in the pits a lot of fun and when the horn blows....serious racing....
We've missed you in the last two or so events (onroad and offroad nats...).

Gotta catch up on the next one! Looking forward for some micro action soon!!! (still gotta practice on the offroad thing....)

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where could I see the detail of the classes for the December race. thanks
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Micro On Road Nationals
December 12, 13 & 14, 2008


Sponsored by X-Ray, Castle Creations and RC Driver Magazine, Reedy, Team Associated, Team Scream, Apogee Packs, BRP, Exotek, Duratrax, Pro Line, Eagle Tree Systems, TheToyz.com and MANY MORE

Class 1
Micro Touring Stock (4wd)
CHASSIS: M18, MRS4, NRX18 or Similar Micro Touring Cars
WHEELBASE: 163mm Max
WIDTH: 115mm Max
MOTOR: Hand Out Castle Creations Brushless Motor
TIRES: Scale Foam or Rubber Tires
BODY: Open 2 or 4 Door 1/18 Touring Car/Sedan Style Bodies, chassis and tires must fit inside the body
ELECTRONICS: Open Electronics
BATTERIES: 5 or 6 Cell 2/3a 6.0/7.2 Volt Limit

Class 2
Micro Touring Open (4wd)
CHASSIS: M18, MRS4, NRX18 or Similar Micro Touring Cars
WHEELBASE: 163mm Max
WIDTH: 115mm Max
MOTOR: Open Brushed or Brushless Micro Motor No Larger than 380 in size
TIRES: Scale Foam or Rubber Tires
BODY: Open 2 or 4 Door 1/18 Touring Car/Sedan Style Bodies, chassis and tires must fit inside the body
ELECTRONICS: Open Electronics
BATTERIES: 2/3a or Lithium Cells 7.4 Volt Limit

Class 3
Pan Car Stock (2wd)
CHASSIS: Scalpel, BRP or Similar Direct Drive Cars
WHEELBASE: 150mm Max
WIDTH: 115mm Max
MOTOR: Hand Out Castle Creations Brushless Motor
TIRES: Foam Tires only
BODY: Open 1/18 Car Body
ELECTRONICS: Open Electronics
BATTERIES: 4 Cell 2/3a 4.8 Volt Limit

Class 4
Pan Car Open (2wd)
CHASSIS: Scalpel, BRP or Similar Direct drive cars
WHEELBASE: 150mm Max
WIDTH: 115mm Max
MOTOR: Open Brushed or Brushless Micro Motor
TIRES: Foam Tires only
BODY: Open 1/18 Car Body
ELECTRONICS: Open Electronics
BATTERIES: 2/3a or Lithium Cells 7.4 Volt Limit

Class 5
Rally Car Stock (4wd)
CHASSIS:Factory Stock Chassis: Max Length 210mm, Max Width 145mm, Max Wheelbase 160mm
MOTOR: Hand Out Castle Creations Brushless Motor
TIRES: Stock 18R tires, rims & inserts (No Foam Tires)
BODY: 1/18 Rally Car Style Body ONLY with original wings
ELECTRONICS: Open Electronics
BATTERIES: 6 Cell 2/3a 7.2 Volt Limit

Class 6
Rally Car Open (4wd)
CHASSIS: Open Chassis: Max Length 210mm, Max Width 145mm, Max Wheelbase 165mm
MOTOR: Open Brushed or Brushless Micro Motor
TIRES: Rubber or Foam 18R tires, rims & inserts
BODY: 1/18 Rally Car Style Body ONLY with original wings
ELECTRONICS: Open Electronics
BATTERIES: 2/3a or Lithium Cells 7.4 Volts Limit

Class 7
1/18 Truck/Buggy Open (2wd or 4wd)
CHASSIS: Open Chassis- Max Wheelbase 165mm, Max Width 185mm
MOTOR: Open Brushed or Brushless Micro Motor
TIRES: Open 1/18 Tires including foams. No Touring Car Foam Tires, No 1/10 Hex Adapters (Less Vendetta)
BODY: Must use a stadium style 1/18 truck body or off road buggy
ELECTRONICS: Open Electronics
BATTERIES: 2/3a or Lithium Cells 11.1 Volt Limit


Class 8
1/14 Open (Recoil & similar)
CHASSIS: Max Length 292mm, Max Width 140mm, Max Wheelbase 187mm
MOTOR: Open Brushed or Brushless Micro Motor (400 sized or smaller)
TIRES: Open 1/14 rubber or foam tires
ELECTRONICS: Open Electronics
BATTERIES: 2/3a or Lithium Cells 7.4 Volt Limit
BODY: Touring car/sedan style 1/14 body
Oval Classes

Class 9
1/18 Pan Car Oval Open (2wd)
CHASSIS: Scalpel, BRP, or Similar Direct drive cars
WHEELBASE: 150mm Max
WIDTH: 115mm Max
MOTOR: Open Brushed or Brushless Micro Motor
TIRES: Foam Tires only
BODY: Open 1/18 Car Body
ELECTRONICS: Open Electronics
BATTERIES: 2/3a or Lithium Cells 7.4 Volt Limit

Class 10
Mini Slider Oval Open
CHASSIS: Open Mini Slider Chassis
WHEELBASE: 185mm Max
WIDTH: 180mm Max
MOTOR: Open Brushed or Brushless Micro Motor
TIRES: Open Mini Slider type tires (foam & rubber) front tires must be narrow
BODY: Stock Mini Slider Body (May be custom painted)
ELECTRONICS: Open Electronics
BATTERIES: 2/3a or Lithium Cells 7.4 Volt Limit (batteries MUST fit under the body)

Class 11
Mini Late Model Oval Open
CHASSIS: Open Mini Late Model Type Chassis
WHEELBASE: 205mm Max
WIDTH: 180mm Max
MOTOR: Open Brushed or Brushless Micro Motor
TIRES: Open Mini Late Model Type Tires (Foam or Rubber)
BODY: Open Mini Late Model and Wedge type bodies only
ELECTRONICS: Open Electronics
BATTERIES: 2/3a or Lithium Cells 7.4 Volt Limit

Class 12
1/18 Truck/Buggy Oval Open (2wd or 4wd)
CHASSIS: Open Chassis- Max Wheelbase 165mm, Max Width 185mm
MOTOR: Open Brushed or Brushless Micro Motor
TIRES: Open 1/18 Tires including foams. No Touring Car Foam Tires, No 1/10 Hex Adapters (Less Vendetta)
BODY: Must use a stadium style 1/18 truck body or off road buggy
ELECTRONICS: Open Electronics
BATTERIES: 2/3a or Lithium Cells 11.1 Volt Limit

Misc Rules:
• Assume the following: If the rules don’t say you can do it, you can’t.
• NO REVERSE. If you use reverse you will be assessed 5 second stop & go penalty. After 3 stop & go penalties in one race you will be disqualified from that race and your car will be removed from the track. No refunds will be given.
• No rough or “team” driving. Anyone who is considered to be team driving or rough driving will be disqualified and no refund will be given.
• All races will be 5 minutes long.
• 2/3a and Lithium based cells only
• All prototype and one of a kind items must be approved by the race director before being used in competition
• 540 type motors are not allowed in any class.
• Tires may not extend beyond the wheel wells in the micro touring car classes.

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