Hobby Haven 2012 Off-Road Shootout

Old 05-29-2012, 11:25 AM
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Exclamation Hobby Haven 2012 Off-Road Shootout



Online registration: http://events.rcsignup.com/events/di...nt.cfm?ID=2658

Official flyer: http://www.iowarctracks.com/uploads/...2012-Final.pdf

Facebook event page: http://www.facebook.com/events/377235539001760

UPDATE ON 8/30/12 Our 43rd confirmed sponsor for the 2012 Shootout is Genesis R/C Products http://genesisrcraceway.com

UPDATE ON 8/7/12 ----> After much discussion with local racers we have decided to offer a Stock 2WD Stadium Truck class this year at the Shootout. We will have trophies for the top 10 plus TQ, and like every other class in the program there must be a minimum of 7 entries on race day in order for us to run this class. So please sign up today!

The biggest off-road race in Iowa is just over 3 months away and I'm happy to announce that JConcepts is our title sponsor for the 4th year in a row! Along with JConcepts we have 42 other great sponsors which is up 9 from the previous year. So this year's Shootout will be bigger than ever!

Last year was the 1st time we have gone to an all electric event, and even with the threat of rain we still smashed previous year's attendance numbers as we saw a record 225 entries! Just for comparisons sake, the 2011 Futaba Electric Challenge in IL had 104 entries, Round 2 of the Short Course Showdown at Trackside in WI had 165 entries, and the Short Course Nationals in CT had 220 entries. So the Shootout’s race numbers are pretty good considering all of those events got more publicity than this one. And this race is becoming a regional event as it fielded drivers from Iowa, Nebraska, Missouri, South Dakota, Illinois, and Ohio.

This year will also feature more class sponsors. As they did last year, X Factory will give away a free X - 6 Squared conversion kit to the highest finishing driver in the Stock 2WD Buggy class who is not already sponsored. And our newest class sponsor is Tekno RC. They will award a sponsorship to the highest finishing driver in the 1/8 Electric Buggy class who is not already sponsored.

There is a free pit towel guaranteed to each racer with a pre-paid entry submitted by August 24th. (Limit one towel per driver). Flyers will be available at Hobby Haven around 5pm tonight. So spread the word and I hope to see you at the Shootout!

What:

Hobby Haven 2012 Off-Road Shootout

Where:

Hobby Haven
2575 86th Street
Urbandale, IA 50322
(515)276-8785
http://www.hobbyhaven.com

When:

Friday 8/31 – Controlled practice from 10am-7pm
Saturday 9/1 – Driver meeting at 8:30am, 9am 2 rounds of IFMAR qualifying begin
Sunday 9/2 – Driver meeting at 8:30am, 9am 3rd round of IFMAR qualifying with all mains to follow
Monday 9/3 - Rainout date with a condensed program if needed

Classes:

Stock 2WD Buggy
Modified 2WD Buggy
Modified 2WD Stadium Truck
Modified 4WD Buggy
1/8 Electric Buggy
Stock 2WD Short Course Truck
Modified 2WD Short Course Truck
Modified 4WD Short Course Truck
Novice

NOTE: Minimum of 7 entries required to run a class on race day.

Race Rules/Format:

5 minute qualifiers
10 minute AAA mains for 1/8 Electric Buggy
Single 5 Minute A Main for Novice
5 minute AAA mains all other classes

Qualifying points for best 2 of 3 rounds
Stock classes = 17.5 brushless / 27t brushed only. No boost or electronic timing in the ESC.
House transponders, water, and power available
ROAR rules observed.

Cost/Registration:

$25 1st entry
$15 each additional entry
$15 for Novice (Doesn’t count as 1st entry when running multiple classes)
Pre-register online at RCSignup.com: http://events.rcsignup.com/events/di...nt.cfm?ID=2658
Registrations also accepted at Hobby Haven or in person on race day
Free pit towel guaranteed to each racer with a pre-paid entry submitted by August 24th. (Limit one towel per driver)

Hotel Info:

Stoney Creek
5291 Stoney Creek Court
Johnston, IA 50131-1799
(800)659-2220 or (515)334-9000

Microtel Inn
8711 Plum Drive
Urbandale, IA 50322
(800)771-7171 or (515)727-5424

Hilton Garden Inn
(515)270-8890
8600 Northpark Drive
Johnston, Iowa, 50131

Also you can just Google Map search for, 2575 86th Street Urbandale, IA 50322 hotels, and you'll get lots of hits.

Below are links to the 2011 entry flyer, race day pictures, and videos from last year:

Practice Friday: http://tinyurl.com/2011ShootoutFriday

Saturday at Hobby Haven: http://tinyurl.com/2011ShootoutSaturdayHaven

Saturday at the Electric Pit: http://tinyurl.com/2011ShootoutSaturdayPit

Finals on Sunday: http://tinyurl.com/2011ShootoutSundayPit

Videos: http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBF348391AC73D54F

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Old 05-29-2012, 01:57 PM
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You've got my attention! I hope to make it to this one and bring some more of the Minnuhsotuh Mulisha along!
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Cool hope to see you fast guys come down and race with us.

Also, online registration is open now:

http://events.rcsignup.com/events/di...nt.cfm?ID=2658
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hope i can make it, but the wife is due that week!
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We are just 56 days away till the 2012 Shootout and folks have been asking what type of door prizes we will see this year. Our great sponsors are now starting to send more items each week, so here is quick preview of a few of the items you will see given away at this year's Shootout.



LiPos and chargers



Vehicles



Miscellaneous tools



Method RC bodies



Hats and pit towels



T-shirts

More to come!

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Old 07-19-2012, 09:11 PM
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We are now 42 days away from the Shootout and things are starting to heat up. And no I don't mean the outdoor temperatures; I'm talking about door prizes. We got some nice gear from Kyosho and Hobbico this week as you can see below. Keep checking back here for more updates.


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Got a few more door prize updates for you all. 1st up are these great gift certificates from Outerwears. If you are lucky enough to win one you are entitled to 1 free pre-filter of your choice. Just follow the instructions on the certificate and they will hook you up. And we also got of pile of banners from them too.





Next up are some 50% and 30% coupon cards from Castle Creations. If you win one of these cards you can go to their website, add the item of your choice to the cart, and then checkout with the coupon code applied to receive your discount. This gives you the option to choose the product you want and someone might be lucky enough to walk away with more than 1 coupon card that weekend!

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Anyone from MN going to this race?
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What's the low down on those looking to come in/stay on or near the site in a trailer?
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Hobby Haven is in a strip mall and they share the parking lot with other businesses. A few years ago at the Shootout I saw 1 "pop up trailer" but otherwise I don't think there is enough room for you to camp. But you can call the store and see what they say @ (515)276-8785.

Otherwise Saylorville Lake has some campgrounds that are open to the public and you can make some reservations online:

http://www2.mvr.usace.army.mil/Saylorville/Camping.cfm

I checked out the sites and it looks like the closet site is the Bob Shetler Campground which sits below the dam. Here is link to a Google map from Haven to the campground area:

http://goo.gl/maps/rwTWl

As you can see you are only 10 miles away from Haven.

Finally, there is a Cutty's campground but they aren't open to the public. But if you are a member, affiliated with one of their partners, or are staying with a member then you can camp there. Here is a link to their contact info page:

http://www.cuttys.com/contactus.html

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Gonna be awesome!!!
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Originally Posted by mike_d
Anyone from MN going to this race?
I had this on my calendar and was excited to make the trip until someone I know decided to get married on that weekend.
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Originally Posted by SkarTisu
I had this on my calendar and was excited to make the trip until someone I know decided to get married on that weekend.
Skip the wedding and send them a card with some $ in it and I'm sure they will forgive you!
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Some more goodies came in this week for the Shootout that I wanted to share with all of you tonight. Duratrax (Hobbico) provided us with their new DXR8-E Pro Roller 1/8 Electric Buggy.



Avid RC is a new sponsor for the Shootout, and they will be hooking you up with some bearing kits, SC and 1/10 buggy wheels, plus some other goodies.
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Default Stock 2WD Stadium Truck class added!

After much discussion with local racers we have decided to offer a Stock 2WD Stadium Truck class this year at the Shootout. We will have trophies for the top 10 plus TQ, and like every other class in the program there must be a minimum of 7 entries on race day in order for us to run this class. So please sign up today!
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