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Default Newcastle Grand Prix 2018 EP Onroad 30th June-1st July




Race Classes
  • 1/10th EP Sportsman (controlled tyre)
  • 1/10th EP Stock (controlled tyre)
  • 1/10th EP Modified (controlled tyre)
  • 1/12th Scale Eurostock – 1S 10.5t Brushless non-boosted
  • Formula 1 - 21.5 non-boosted Brushless (RWD only. Rubber tyres only.)
  • Tamiya Mini – 13T Hobbywing or equivalent
  • Tamiya Truck – as per stock kit + bearing upgrade
  • Touring Junior/Novice 21.5
  • Minimum of 6 entries to run a class
Class Rules
  • All sanctioned classes are as per AARCMCC rules
  • Cross entering between touring car classes is not permitted.
  • This is a non-spec control motor event
Tyres
  • Touring car classes will be using a controlled tyre. (XPRESS XP-40076 COMPETITION 36X PRE GLUED TOURING CAR TYRE).
  • Tyres to be purchased on the Sunday morning of the event at a cost of $40. Tyre limits set for the following classes.
- EP Touring Junior/Novice 21.5 = 1 set limit
- EP Sportsman = 1 set limit
- EP Stock = 1 set limit

- EP Modified = 2 set limit. (Modified drivers have the option to buy a second set for “A” finals)
  • Open tyre for Mini, F1 and 12th scale.
Event Times
  • Gates will open for practice at 10:00am – 4:00pm Saturday June 30th
  • Gates will open for racing at 7:00am Sunday July 1st
  • Drivers meeting and concourse at 8.00am with racing to commence by 8.15am.
  • Race entries will not be accepted after Thursday 28th June
Scrutineering
  • After each heat cars will be left with the scrutineers whilst you complete your marshalling duties.
  • Items that will be of focus: - 1) Weight 2) Battery voltage 3) Blinky mode 4) Tyres
In the name of fair play if a car is seen as being substantially quicker than other competitor’s cars the race stewards may conduct extra scrutiny on that particular car.

Race Format
  • 3 Qualifying heats using the “staggered or IFMAR start” system. A competitors best 2 races will count towards finals start position
  • “A” finals will be of 3 races and best 2 races will count towards final placings
  • “B and C” finals will be 1 race only
Trophies
  • Trophies will be awarded to 1st, 2nd and 3rd positions in A Finals for each class and one concourse prize will be awarded for Touring Car and one concourse on the remaining classes combined.
Entry fees
  • $25 for one class
  • $15 for second or third class
  • Payments to be received no later than 3pm Saturday 30th June
  • Direct Deposit can be made to: – Newcastle Permanent , BSB:- 650 000, Acc No:- 528267301 Acc Name: - Sugar Valley Radio Control Model Car Club (Please use your name as reference for tracking purposes)
Lunch
  • A BBQ lunch, cold soft drinks, tea and coffee will be available to purchase on the Sunday
Accommodation
  • Accommodation is plentiful & within 10 minutes of the track.

Last edited by arpuple; 05-08-2018 at 12:29 AM. Reason: Added online entry form link
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