Colorado Rally Championship 2014

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Colorado Rally Championship 2014



Mission statement

The series was created to have fun and mimic full size rally cars and events. The tracks are tight with technical corners and constantly changing conditions. This series runs in all weather conditions, if it is safe to drive to the track there will be a race. With this series we strive to have a cohesive means to fulfill our racing dreams while on the budget of racing RC rally cars. I look forward to a fun and challenging season with all the rally fans.

Rules and Classes

Group B (Open 10th scale Rally Class)
This class was created to mimic vehicles that would be seen in the WRC and Rally America events, This class is not for Dakar style SUVs or off road trucks.
-Must be 10th scale and use a 190mm or 200mm Sedan or hatch back car body.
-Electric only!
-Tire must be 100% inside of body wheel openings
- Tires must be existing 1.9 car rally tires (such as Associated, HPI, Duratrax, Academy or Tamiya).
-All power, motor, ESC and steering systems are allowed.
-2 wheel or 4 wheel drive is allowed.
-No more then 3/4" of belly clearance is allowed at ride height.
- No more then 1” of belly clearance at full droop.
-No rig sharing allowed.
-The same car can be used in both S2000 and Group B, but must have a different body and comply with all rules for the class.

The only tires that are allowed are listed here:
-Tamiya Rally block (#50476)
-HPI rally tire (#4470)
-HPI Pirelli T (#4467, #4468 )
-HPI X-pattern (#4490)
-HPI V Groove Super Radials (#4540)
-MRC Academy rally block tires
-Kyosho OEM rally tire
-Hardcore racing Adrenalin rally block tires

-Tire grooving and sipping is allowed on these tires and this class only.

S2000 (Open 10th scale 2wd Rally Class)
This class was created to mimic vehicles that would be seen in the WRC and Rally America events, This class is not for Dakar style SUVs or off road trucks.
-Must be 10th scale and use a 190mm or 200mm Sedan or hatch back car body.
-Electric only!
-Tire must be 100% inside of body wheel openings
- Tires must be existing 1.9 car rally tires (such as Associated, HPI, Duratrax, Academy or Tamiya).
-All power, motor, ESC and steering systems are allowed.
-Vehicles can be rear wheel or front wheel drive, but 2WD only.
-No more then 3/4" of belly clearance is allowed at ride height.
- No more then 1” of belly clearance at full droop.
-No rig sharing allowed.
-The same car can be used in both S2000 and Group B, but must have a different body and comply with all rules for the class.

The only tires that are allowed are listed here:
-Tamiya Rally block (#50476)
-HPI rally tire (#4470)
-HPI Pirelli T (#4467, #4468 )
-HPI X-pattern (#4490)
-HPI V Groove Super Radials (#4540)
-MRC Academy rally block tires
-Kyosho OEM rally tire
-Hardcore racing Adrenalin rally block tires

-Tire grooving and sipping is allowed on these tires and this class only

Class 7 (Mini Trophy Truck Class)
The purpose of the class is to appear scale and stock to a HPI Mini Trophy Truck.
-Must be a HPI Mini Trophy Truck with stock wheelbase, including track width.
- Electric only!
-Vehicle must appear to be in stock form, I.E. ride height, body and full cage.
-The only body modifications that are allowed would be to remove windows and add lights, no other body modifications are allowed.
-Wheels must be 1.9 inches in size.
-Tires must be stock.
- Tires are not to exceed the width of the body.
-All suspension and drivetrain modifications are allowed. Including adding dual shocks, locking diffs, etc.
-All power, motor, ESC and steering systems are allowed.
- No rig sharing allowed.


Group R(14-18th scale car class)
This class is for the Vaterra Kemora, Traxxas 16th scale rally and anything else that falls into these wheelbase and width restrictions.
- Electric only!
- 4wd and 2wd are allowed.
- Maximum belly clearance of 1 inch.
- Only tires allowed are Tamiya rally blocks or stock vehicle tires.
- Must use 1.9 wheels or smaller.
- Car bodies only!
- Tires must be 100% inside the body.
- Electronics and batteries are open to any that will fit the car.
- No rig sharing.

-For those interested in trying these events there may be loaner cars with proper notice.

Exhibition racing class (This class will not be run as part of the series and will be run if time allows only):

Group N (8th Scale Rally Class)
This class is a larger scale of the 1/10th open rally class.
This class will be limited too the HPI WR8 and Kyosho DRX Rally as far as dimensional requirements.
-Tires are limited to stock WR8 and DRX tires.
-All power systems are allowed, but no nitro.
- There is no belly clearance limit, but it must look like a rally car. No extensive body or suspension lifts. (this rule is subject to judging by event organizers).
-Electric only!
-Vehicle legality will be based on case by case basis outside of the WR8 and DRX platforms.
-No rig sharing allowed.

Colorado Rally Championship lighting rules:
-Some type of lights are mandatory at the night race only. Which will take place November 16th at the 40th St. Raceway.
-At least two lights in the front of the car and two red lights in the back must be used.
-No white or super bright lights can be used in the back of the car. Turn signals are the only irregularity to this rule, but can not continuously flash during racing.
-No roof mounted lighting (The only exception in Class 7).
-Front light bars/ light pods can be used on the cars, but the bottom of the light(s) can be no higher then the bottom of the windshield. (The only Exception is Class 7).
-Lights should be mounted on the front of the car.
-Headlights and light bar/light pod lights can be either white or yellow in color.

Track rules:
-Marshalls will be on track to right cars during racing.
-There is no track or corner cutting during racing.
-All bridges and jumps must be driven over, there is no by passing jumps and bridges if they are part of the track.
-All driving positions will be outside of the track, there is no driving from within the track unless otherwise stated the day of the event.
-Bumping and rubbing other cars is allowed, but purposely slamming into other cars will not be tolerated.

Racing types

Double elimination
-Most of the racing this season will again be two cars at a time with a double elimination format on circuit style tracks.
Stage Rally
-We will also be including stage style racing (Point A to B). The stage races will be a single car at a time racing the clock for best time. However a predetermined time will be the goal. The stage races will be walked by event staff first to set the time. Person to finish closest to the prescribed time wins that stage. Person with the closest time of the days total times will win the event. Each driver is allowed a personal timer to be supplied by themselves.

Race Numbers (race numbers 1-5 are reserved for the top 5 from last season)

Group B
1-Ty G.
3- Paul B.
13- Crazyloon
15- Jake
16- Juan
22- Caton C.
27- Ty G.
34- Rodney M.
38- POJr86
43- Todd (Rogue)
45- Joe (Lone Wolf)
60- Jason (FattyMcJ)
69- Shon
72- Paul B.
84- Kirt (BVRC)
100- Jeff Goodall
218- Mike (Twisted XT)
420- Jay R.
422- Griz
613- Ben B.
777- Gary
910- Geoff C.

S2000
27- Ty G.
72- Paul B.

Class 7
13- CrazyLoon
15- Jake
16- Juan
18- Mike (Stewco)
27- Ty G.
34- Rodney M.
38- POJr86
45- Joe (Lone Wolf)
69- Shon
100- Jeff Goodall
218- Mike (Twistedxt)
422- Griz
777- Gary


We will not be racing for money, however to pay for individual track decals, prizes, numbers and trophies there will be a 5.00 dollar per race fee. The $5.00 fee is good for all classes for the day, whether running one class or three.

Series information
Scores will be tracked for everyone that comes to the events, regardless if you attend one event or all six. Your lowest score will be dropped from the series total, so your 5 best scores will count toward your series total. Person with the most points at the end of the season will be the series champion for each class.
Anyone is welcome to come out and race at any point in the season, regardless if your first race is in October or March.

Dates

October 20th 2013 HOON470
November 16th 2013 (Night race) 40th Street Raceway
December 15th 2013 HOON470 Stage Rally
January 19th 2014 40th Street Raceway
February 16th 2014 HOON470 backwards
March 16th 2014 Tarmac at the HOONhouse
April 13th 2014 (make up date and trophies)


Let's get it started.

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If I missed something we talked about and there is some error please let me know guys.

Can't wait to get the series started.

[BasicMods]

Rally Rally Rally

40th Street Raceway - almost ready
Group B - Ready XV-01 #3
S2000 - Ready TB-01 #72
Class N - Ready DRX #72 (still need to replace bearings)
Class 7 - OUT (sold my truck)

I cant wait for the season to start it looks like we have some great prizes this year (Thanks to Ty). HOON470 is looking great this year!!!

I was out at HOON470 with Ty the other day testing out the RWD TB-01 I LOVE IT!!! I think this is going to be the fun class this year. after driving it for a little bit it sure makes driving the AWD XV-01 even more fun

Gary, are you going to make some number decals again this year? if so i could use another set. let me know.

[Grizzly4x4]

Excellent!!!
I'm in for Group B and class 7 for sure.

This is going to be great.

[B94Cast]

Howdy
I think I am missing it somewhere - but where are you doing this at?
Thanks!

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Originally Posted by B94Cast

Howdy
I think I am missing it somewhere - but where are you doing this at?
Thanks!

Hello!

Not missing it yet! The track locations have not been posted. But the two that are going to be on the schedule for the first two events this season are HOON470 in Morrison and 40th St. Raceway on the northeast side of denver (roughly). There should be some more tracks, but they are still being built/worked on and have not been scheduled yet.

Most likely 2-4 of the events will be in Morrison. 1 maybe 2 at the HOON470 track, 1 at the HOON470 tarmac track and hopefully 1 stage event in the area.

When we get closer to the start of the series I will post up where the first race will be held.

[GJM]

Sounds like fun!

See you guys soon

[Swass]

Is the Losi XXX-S still allowed to run Group N?

[cato]

Originally Posted by Swass

Is the Losi XXX-S still allowed to run Group N?

"B"......

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Originally Posted by Swass

Is the Losi XXX-S still allowed to run Group N?

Group N is the 8th/ large scale class. If memory serves me right that is a 10th scale car. If that is the case no.

But in the Group B class it should fit fine as long as it complies with the rules for the class. Jay, Caton, etc. I think all ran their Losi xxx-S/R cars in this class last season.

[Swass]

Sorry. I got my classes confused. I'll toss my hat in the ring for Group B. I'm good for a race or two.

[Rogue]

I no longer have anything that fits in to the rules, so I'm out. I may stop by and take a picture or two during an event though.

[bvrc]

I may have to just get a rally car...

[Grizzly4x4]

Originally Posted by bvrc

I may have to just get a rally car...

Everybody in Colorado should have a rally car so they can compete in one of the fun-est series around.

[vrexo1]

Hi,
New to the hobby and the forum.
Usually out flying RC Planes and helis.
Sorry for the newb question!
I have Tamiya 1/10 scale Subaru Impreza WRC 2004
4WD electric.
Does this qualify?
If so how do I sign up etc.
Thanks

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Originally Posted by vrexo1

Hi,
New to the hobby and the forum.
Usually out flying RC Planes and helis.
Sorry for the newb question!
I have Tamiya 1/10 scale Subaru Impreza WRC 2004
4WD electric.
Does this qualify?
If so how do I sign up etc.
Thanks

Sounds like it probably does. What platform is the Tamiya car? TT01? DF03RA? XV01? TB01?

[vrexo1]

Thanks for getting back to me.
It is a TT01.

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No worries.

Yes as long as it prescribes to the Group B rules you should be good. I do recommend making some type of underbody to keep the dirt out. Otherwise registration/ sign up will take place the day of the event at 9:30 am.

Tracks generally open at 9am for practice until the event starts at 10am. And the days events are usually done by 2pm, but it depends slightly on how many drivers we have.

Look forward to having you out.

[vrexo1]

Thanks!
Hope to be there!

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The first race of the season will be at HOON470 in Morrison, Colorado.

Track will open at 9:00am and registration will start at 9:30am. Racing will start promptly at 10:00am.

Track directions:

C470 to the Morrison exit, go west on Morrison road and take the first left (across from the Conoco) onto Soda Lakes Road. Park in either the lower lot on the right or the upper lot on the left. Walk east on the trail(s) along Bear Creek past the BMX dirt jumps and the track will be in the meadow right before you get to the under pass of the hi-way. The most direct trail to the track is at the upper parking lot.