Welcome to the Reedy Race 2004 information page!
Here you will find all the latest news regarding this year’s event, so check back often as we will update rules, sponsors and the activities which will be taking place.
Location
The 2004 Reedy Race of Touring Car Champions will take place at the Tamiya America R&D Test Facility located in Aliso Viejo California. This year’s dates are May 27th -30th.
Entries
Entries will be available in two ways. The first way is through radio control magazine and the second is through a downloadable PDF that can be downloaded here.
The online PDF entry form will be available for download soon. The entries will be handled in a different manner this year due to the high volume of participants wanting to attend and to make it fair for racers around the country. The lottery system will be used to determine which racers will be entered into the event.
How it works:
Once the online entry form becomes available, racers wanting to participate will need to mail in their entry before April 1st 2004. Entries postmarked after this date will not be entered into the lottery. (Do not wait till the last minute to send it in. If you are serious about being part of the event send in your entry ASAP)
Payment must be included with all entry forms. Entries received without payment will not be put into the lottery pool.
Only one entry per person.
You may only choose one class. You may not choose two classes in the hopes that you will make one or the other.
Your racer information must be accurate. Name, address, class, frequencies, personal transponder number, phone number and email address.
Once we have all entries submitted, each one will be assigned a number. This number will go into a lottery pool. The number will be drawn by an independent group not associated with the event. The winner’s names will be posted on this page and we will also contact them via email or phone. The drawing will be held on April 9, 2004. Check back on this date to see if you made it in.
Racers not making the cut will be put into a waiting list, also determined by lottery. That list will also be posted on this site.
Entries are not transferable.
Entries are non-refundable after May 12th.
Important note:
For those racers that made the “A” Main in the Open Spec and Open Mod classes in 2003, they will receive an automatic spot for the 2004 event. These racers must send in their entry by April 1st 2004. If we do not have your entry by that date we will assume you are not participating. Make sure you get in your entry.
Racer information
Event Dates: May 27th-30th
Race Dates
May 29th and 30th
Practice Dates
May 27th & 28th
Practice will be on the 27th and 28th only
Practice hours are from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm. both days.
Practice will be controlled in the same manner as it was done in 2003. The heats will be determined in advance and controlled practice will include 8 sessions. There will be 4 controlled sessions on Thursday and 4 on Friday. There will be no open practice. On Saturday May 29th, the first race day, there will be 3 rounds of Open Qualifying and 4 rounds of Invitational racing. On Sunday May 30th there will be one final round of Open qualifying and 4 rounds of Invitational racing.
Track Hours
Track Gates open at 6:30 am and close at 5:00 pm sharp on both practice days.
Track Gates will open at 7:00 am on both race days.
Open drivers are restricted to 75mhz and 27mhz frequencies. Other bands will not be permitted.
Scoring System
The AMBrc personal transponder system will be used and having a personal transponder is required for this event. For more on this system please visit here:
http://www.amb-it.com/amb.asp
AMB personal transponders will be made available for sale during practice.
Track accommodations
Power and covered pits with tables will be supplied. Parking is limited and we encourage carpooling when possible.
Personal Compressors will not be permitted as they tend to trip the power circuits.
Controlled Tire
A controlled tire will be used for all classes. We will be using the Take-Off pre-mounted and pre-glued CS-27. A free set will be given to all drivers with their entry. Each driver will be allowed to tech a total of 4 complete sets of tires for qualifying. The CS-27 pre-mounted tires that will be used for this event will have a new wheel and will only be available for the Reedy Race. All controlled tires used at the Reedy Race must be purchased at the event. These tires will be marked by the race organizers.
Race Rules
The no one-way rule will be used again for this year. All cars must have four wheel drive and four wheel braking.
Tire additives are allowed.
IFMAR rules will be used to enforce body types allowed, minimum weight and chassis dimensions.
Minimum car weight, car width and minimum roof heights will be enforced. Those exact numbers will be posted at tech during practice days. Those numbers as well as more detailed event rules will be included in the racer confirmation letter.
Motors
The Open Spec class will use the Quad magnet Reedy 19 Turn Spec motor (#513). Each racer will receive one free with their entry and an additional motor may be purchased. Both motors may be used for qualifying and racing.
The Open Mod class will not have a 10 turn motor limit this year. Any IFMAR/ROAR specification motor may be used.
Hotel Information
The Holiday Inn - Laguna Hills
Minutes from Tamiya America, Inc. Headquarters.
Phone Reservations:
1-800-282-1789
Online Reservations:
The Holiday Inn - Laguna Hills
Ayres Hotel - Laguna Woods
Minutes from Tamiya America, Inc. Headquarters.
Phone Reservations:
1-800-594-8412
Online Reservations:
Ayres Hotel - Laguna Woods
Courtyard Marriot
23175 Avenue De La Carlota
Laguna Hills, CA USA 92653