Cactus Classic 2009!!!
03-06-2009, 08:21 AM
#31
Since..?? it normally sells out 300 entrys in 2-3 days...that was definately not the case not the case this year...
03-07-2009, 10:05 PM
#32
Here are the Rules for the 2009 Cactus Classic.
Batteries for all classes
Lipo:
2s Li-Poly batteries may be charged to a maximum of 8.40v (+0.04v. variance)
Hard Case LiPo 7.4V or 6 Cell NiMh In all classes.
Li-Poly battery packs must have a hard, protective case that surrounds the cells. A factory encased hard shell pack is required. The "hard case" shall be made of ABS or si milar type material. The case shall consist of two (2) halves with each half being constructed from a single mold that is not easily pliable and retains it shape without any exterior or interior support.
NiCd and NiHh Batteries:
Maximum 6 (six) cell sub-C size rechargeable each rated at 1.2 volts or less may be used.
Motor Rules:
Stock Classes will be allowed to race either a 13.5 Brushless motor or a 27T Brushed.
10.5 Classes will be allowed to race either a 10.5 Brushless motor or a 19T Brushed motor.
*Motors in the controlled and motor specific classes (10.5, 13.5 "Stock") can not be 'modified' externally or internally from factory. Bearing changes, rotor replacement, etc is legal. Timing adjustments are legal (as limited by manufacture design). By no modification, we mean physical and deliberate changes to the motor from what it was designed for (no timing modifications, can modifications, wire altercations, solder tampering, etc.).
Stock Classes:
27t Brushed
13.5 Brushless
10.5 Classes:
19t Brushed
10.5 Brushless
Old Dude Truck:
19t Brushed
10.5 Brushless
Modified Classes:
Brushed
Brushless
Car and Truck Widths and Weights:
Buggy.
Width 250 mm measured at widest point
Weight: 2wd 1499 grams
4wd 1613 grams
Truck
Width 13.0 inches measured at widest point
Weight 60 oz
ALL cars will be run through tech both before the race and after each and every race. Failure to do so will disqualify that run
Batteries for all classes
Lipo:
2s Li-Poly batteries may be charged to a maximum of 8.40v (+0.04v. variance)
Hard Case LiPo 7.4V or 6 Cell NiMh In all classes.
Li-Poly battery packs must have a hard, protective case that surrounds the cells. A factory encased hard shell pack is required. The "hard case" shall be made of ABS or si milar type material. The case shall consist of two (2) halves with each half being constructed from a single mold that is not easily pliable and retains it shape without any exterior or interior support.
NiCd and NiHh Batteries:
Maximum 6 (six) cell sub-C size rechargeable each rated at 1.2 volts or less may be used.
Motor Rules:
Stock Classes will be allowed to race either a 13.5 Brushless motor or a 27T Brushed.
10.5 Classes will be allowed to race either a 10.5 Brushless motor or a 19T Brushed motor.
*Motors in the controlled and motor specific classes (10.5, 13.5 "Stock") can not be 'modified' externally or internally from factory. Bearing changes, rotor replacement, etc is legal. Timing adjustments are legal (as limited by manufacture design). By no modification, we mean physical and deliberate changes to the motor from what it was designed for (no timing modifications, can modifications, wire altercations, solder tampering, etc.).
Stock Classes:
27t Brushed
13.5 Brushless
10.5 Classes:
19t Brushed
10.5 Brushless
Old Dude Truck:
19t Brushed
10.5 Brushless
Modified Classes:
Brushed
Brushless
Car and Truck Widths and Weights:
Buggy.
Width 250 mm measured at widest point
Weight: 2wd 1499 grams
4wd 1613 grams
Truck
Width 13.0 inches measured at widest point
Weight 60 oz
ALL cars will be run through tech both before the race and after each and every race. Failure to do so will disqualify that run
03-09-2009, 11:59 PM
#33
...I believe the term is sordid. 
Not having LIVE-RC is going to suck this weekend!
03-11-2009, 07:03 PM
#38
wait the guy in the above post from oople said there is going to be covered. well is it or not????
03-11-2009, 08:07 PM
#39
From NeoBuggy.net
Headline News : Cactus Classic Clash
Posted by Admin on 2009/3/12 2:38:43 (32 reads)
The interweb is hot on gossip surrounding a quarrel/argument/clash at the Cactus Classic between LiveRC founder Brandon Rhode and Keoni M AhYat owner of the SRS facility in AZ, hosts of the Cactus Classic.
It would appear that a prior disagreement relating to alleged unpaid invoices and alleged broken contracts with 2008 1/8 Offroad Worlds organiser Lance Norick (Chief Organizer of 2009 Cactus Classic Event) has spilled over; first between LiveRC & SRS being unable to reach an agreement to broadcast the 2009 Cactus Classic online before the event.
A last minute deal was apparently sketched out between the two parties, however on arrival in Arizona, Rhode was supposedly asked to leave and return the day after to agree a solution regarding coverage. Details are sparse but actions would suggest hidden motives. On returning things appear to have turned sour between Rhode and AhYat as Police got involved and talk of lawyers and courtcases appear to loom.
It would seem murky waters lie beneath the cool calm exterior of our hobby.
Just a guess but I don't think that it will be covered by liverc.
Headline News : Cactus Classic Clash
Posted by Admin on 2009/3/12 2:38:43 (32 reads)
The interweb is hot on gossip surrounding a quarrel/argument/clash at the Cactus Classic between LiveRC founder Brandon Rhode and Keoni M AhYat owner of the SRS facility in AZ, hosts of the Cactus Classic.
It would appear that a prior disagreement relating to alleged unpaid invoices and alleged broken contracts with 2008 1/8 Offroad Worlds organiser Lance Norick (Chief Organizer of 2009 Cactus Classic Event) has spilled over; first between LiveRC & SRS being unable to reach an agreement to broadcast the 2009 Cactus Classic online before the event.
A last minute deal was apparently sketched out between the two parties, however on arrival in Arizona, Rhode was supposedly asked to leave and return the day after to agree a solution regarding coverage. Details are sparse but actions would suggest hidden motives. On returning things appear to have turned sour between Rhode and AhYat as Police got involved and talk of lawyers and courtcases appear to loom.
It would seem murky waters lie beneath the cool calm exterior of our hobby.
Just a guess but I don't think that it will be covered by liverc.
03-11-2009, 08:10 PM
#40
video
Click on watch in HQ, Wed practice. I will get as much video as I can I posted this in the race thread also
www.youtube.com/watch?v=3XI_BfCQ6Xs
Peck, Maifield, Truhe, Fischer, Tebo, Tessmann, Yokomo Japan?, and Cavalieri
www.youtube.com/watch?v=3XI_BfCQ6Xs
Peck, Maifield, Truhe, Fischer, Tebo, Tessmann, Yokomo Japan?, and Cavalieri
03-11-2009, 08:59 PM
#41
03-12-2009, 05:51 AM
#43
More pics here, and we'll be updating through the race as we can:
http://www.2wdrc.com/News/2009Cactus.htm
http://www.2wdrc.com/News/2009Cactus.htm
03-12-2009, 06:18 AM
#44
Thank you to all who are posting pics and videos!
Is it just me, or does this layout make the track seem way bigger than before? It looks like it flows a lot better than last years.
Is it just me, or does this layout make the track seem way bigger than before? It looks like it flows a lot better than last years.
03-12-2009, 10:22 AM
#45
From NeoBuggy.net
Headline News : Cactus Classic Clash
Posted by Admin on 2009/3/12 2:38:43 (32 reads)
The interweb is hot on gossip surrounding a quarrel/argument/clash at the Cactus Classic between LiveRC founder Brandon Rhode and Keoni M AhYat owner of the SRS facility in AZ, hosts of the Cactus Classic.
It would appear that a prior disagreement relating to alleged unpaid invoices and alleged broken contracts with 2008 1/8 Offroad Worlds organiser Lance Norick (Chief Organizer of 2009 Cactus Classic Event) has spilled over; first between LiveRC & SRS being unable to reach an agreement to broadcast the 2009 Cactus Classic online before the event.
A last minute deal was apparently sketched out between the two parties, however on arrival in Arizona, Rhode was supposedly asked to leave and return the day after to agree a solution regarding coverage. Details are sparse but actions would suggest hidden motives. On returning things appear to have turned sour between Rhode and AhYat as Police got involved and talk of lawyers and courtcases appear to loom.
It would seem murky waters lie beneath the cool calm exterior of our hobby.
Just a guess but I don't think that it will be covered by liverc.
Headline News : Cactus Classic Clash
Posted by Admin on 2009/3/12 2:38:43 (32 reads)
The interweb is hot on gossip surrounding a quarrel/argument/clash at the Cactus Classic between LiveRC founder Brandon Rhode and Keoni M AhYat owner of the SRS facility in AZ, hosts of the Cactus Classic.
It would appear that a prior disagreement relating to alleged unpaid invoices and alleged broken contracts with 2008 1/8 Offroad Worlds organiser Lance Norick (Chief Organizer of 2009 Cactus Classic Event) has spilled over; first between LiveRC & SRS being unable to reach an agreement to broadcast the 2009 Cactus Classic online before the event.
A last minute deal was apparently sketched out between the two parties, however on arrival in Arizona, Rhode was supposedly asked to leave and return the day after to agree a solution regarding coverage. Details are sparse but actions would suggest hidden motives. On returning things appear to have turned sour between Rhode and AhYat as Police got involved and talk of lawyers and courtcases appear to loom.
It would seem murky waters lie beneath the cool calm exterior of our hobby.
Just a guess but I don't think that it will be covered by liverc.
.
Last edited by Brad S.; 03-12-2009 at 10:26 AM. Reason: NVM