ARCC Comp#1 | January 14, 2012

[pitcher2103]

i'm really excited about this. wife knows i'm going and is fine with it. i look forward to meeting those i haven't met yet. its getting close as you say helhedded

[cspyy]

what are the rules for those 2.2 classes? one with dig, one without, is that all?

pardon me, i have been out of this sport since 08

[helhedded]

Since then the major changes are:

1. Your wheelbase should not extend past 12.5" through your suspension cycle with your wheels pointed straight.

2. Rollovers (+5) have to be handled from the side of the chassis - NOT the tires and 2 tires have to remain in contact with the ground. If the rollover is not clean it's a reposition instead (+10pts) to the last cleared gate.

3. Boundary penalties are live only if your touch them with your truck, you can now jump over them with your truck without getting penalized. Once your truck touches a boundary, time is stopped (+10pts) and you are placed back to the last cleared gate.

4. Rules for gate penalties are more clear. The only way to get a gate penalty (+10pts) is to touch the gate with your truck.
example: If you attempt into gate#4 and start to straddle without touching the gate, as long as you haven't got all 4 wheels through you can reverse out and still attempt that gate without a straddle or gate penalty. If you decide to go ahead and clear the gate while straddling you will get your 10 point straddle penalty and the progress.

5. You can no longer get penalized for stepping on a gate or a boundary line.

6. Progress points are now worth -2.


Here is a link to the most up to date rules http://usrcca.com/rules/USRCCA_2011_...01-15-2011.pdf

There are probably some other changes that I can't remember so it would be best just to read the whole thing.


And of course the sportsman class rules.

2.5 – Sportsman Class (Optional):
▪ 2.5.1 - Vehicle wheelbase is limited to a maximum of 12.5 inches.
▪ 2.5.2 - Vehicle track width is limited to a maximum of 12.5 inches. This is determined by measuring
the bottom of the outer most edge of the front and rear tires while the vehicle is sitting on level ground.
▪ 2.5.3 - Vehicle is limited to 2.2 inch wheels/rims or smaller at the bead surface. Wheels may be modified, provided
that the tire bead surface does not exceed 2.2 inches in diameter. With a tire mounted, no exterior component of the
wheel, including but not limited to, the bead lock ring shall exceed 2.55". Tires may be modified from other sized tires
using only a pliable rubber, but must not exceed a total uncompressed outer diameter of 6 inches.
▪ 2.5.4 - Vehicles are limited to 2-wheel steering only.
▪ 2.5.5 – The body and Bodiless vehicles same as Class 2 vehicle –2.2 (See Sec. 2.3.5 & 2.3.6)
▪ 2.5.6 - Vehicles are limited to the use of 2 radio channels (one for steering & one for throttle) only. Neither channel
can be used to perform more than one function. Radio systems with more than 2 channels are allowed, but only 2
channels may be used to control the vehicle.
▪ 2.5.7 - Vehicles are limited to 1 ESC & 1 servo only.
▪ 2.5.8 - (OPTIONAL) Vehicles are limited to 1 motor powering both of the axles.

[cspyy]

Well what the hell class can we run wraiths in? Mines 14" wb.

Got 2 12" crawlers and 2 wraiths

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[helhedded]

Originally Posted by cspyy

Well what the hell class can we run wraiths in? Mines 14" wb.

Got 2 12" crawlers and 2 wraiths

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Sorry but we don't compete with scalers. ARCC supports COMP 1.9, 2.2 sport, 2.2 pro and Superclass crawlers that abide by the USRCCA guidelines that I included in my above post.


Most of us still own scalers and we bring them to every event for a fun run after the comp is over.

[ROLANDROCKSHOP]

looks like a decent turn out so far..

i wonder just how many spectators we will have this time???

[cspyy]

alright, well put me down for pro.
dont know if my wife is going or not to run the other pro

[helhedded]

Originally Posted by ROLANDROCKSHOP

looks like a decent turn out so far..

i wonder just how many spectators we will have this time???

1 bajillion

Originally Posted by cspyy

alright, well put me down for pro.
dont know if my wife is going or not to run the other pro

Got it

[helhedded]

The weather for Saturday looks great

Daily Details for
Hot Springs, AR


Day


Sunny High
59°F

Precip
0%

Wind: From WSW at 10 mph
Humidity: 51%
UV Index: 3 Moderate
Sunrise: 7:19 AM CT
Avg. High: 50°F
Record High: 77°F (1996)

[ROLANDROCKSHOP]

ive got 20+ gates with me..fyi.


i looked at it yesterday and i think we can do..
1 course on each rock pile(2)
1 out front on big rocks
and maybe 1 on the bridge and remaining rocks.

[helhedded]

Originally Posted by ROLANDROCKSHOP

ive got 20+ gates with me..fyi.


i looked at it yesterday and i think we can do..
1 course on each rock pile(2)
1 out front on big rocks
and maybe 1 on the bridge and remaining rocks.

Ok cool. Maybe we can use your tennis balls as bonus gates, and the new axial green gates as regular gates. I have enough axial gates for four 8-gate courses. It should be real easy to distinguish what's what. 3-4 sport/pro courses at the new spot will work out great and then we can bus over to some larger rocks for the remainder of the day.

[ROLANDROCKSHOP]

Tomorrow: Sunny skies. High 61F

[helhedded]

So ... Is everyone doing the last minute scrambling to get ready? I know none of my stuff is ready. Tonight will be a busy night.


Jeepcj12343niner and I will be on the way at 5am tomorrow.

[flyboycoe]

Originally Posted by helhedded

So ... Is everyone doing the last minute scrambling to get ready? I know none of my stuff is ready. Tonight will be a busy night.


Jeepcj12343niner and I will be on the way at 5am tomorrow.

Oh yeah, kitchen table is covered in crawler parts and tools.

[ROLANDROCKSHOP]

just got done cycling my lipos..

..replacing my broken side panel on xr10

looking forward to seeing everyone again!


for in the morning before we start id like to get a group shot of everyone's rigs on the bridge...

*static load test*

its gonna be chilly in the a.m. so bring coffee and donuts
and your gloves/earmuffs..etc

[jeepcj578]

Good morning Ladies.

[Rootar]

where them scores at?

[jeepcj578]

Originally Posted by Rootar

where them scores at?

Maybe mon, were not home yet

[orvpark]

Thanks to everybody who came out for the comp today we had a great time having you guys out and hope to be able to do it again soon!!

[TC09mini]

Originally Posted by Rootar

where them scores at?

Who won!?