MNRCRC 2013 Season Schedule & Details

[Nicklepimp]

2012 Schedule

April
28th-Comp 1-Interstate Park
May
4th(Saturday)-Scaler GTG-Duluth (tbd)
19th-Comp 2-Interstate Park
June
2nd-Comp 3-Interstate Park
30th-Comp 4-Interstate Park
July
14th-Scaler GTG-Banning State Park
27th(Saturday)-Comp 5-Duluth-Thompson Dam***CHANGE IN LOCATION***
August
18th-Comp 6-Interstate Park
September
8th-Scaler GTG-Rochester-Quarry Hill Park
22nd-Comp 7-Interstate Park
October
13th-Comp8/Finals-Interstate Park
27th-Howl Krawl-Interstate Park

*Green dates are comps, and Blue dates are scaler get togethers.

Competition Series Information
We use USRCCA rules for all of our competitions. Please visit www.usrcca.com for the complete and current rules. We run 1.9, and the 2.2 'S' class. The 2.2 'S' class will be shafty only (1 motor only), no dig, and bodiless rigs are ok.

New this year, we are also running a new class we developed called the Trail Class. The Trail Class is geared towards any of the SCX10 rigs, but is open to any thing comparable meeting a few basic guidelines:

• Maximum wheelbase 12.5”
• Frame rail chassis must extend past center of both axles
  • Solid tube work can replace frame rails (i.e. truggy back)
  • No comp (Twin Vertical Pate) chassis
• Body must cover at least half of tread width for the full length of all tires
  • Solid tube work (i.e. truggy or Wraith buggy) can work as body
• Front bumper (required)
  • 5” minimum width
  • Must be in front of body
• Rear bumper is optional
• Max tire height 4.6”
• Only servo allowed on axle
  • All other electronics must be mounted on chassis
• Spare tire is optional but encouraged
  • We may have a ‘Challenge’ involving a spare tire
• Scale accessories not required
• No dig or 4 wheel steering
  • Can have them installed, but ‘Touch’ penalty if used

Setup for each comp will start at 9am and courses will open around 10am, except for the Duluth comp. The Duluth comp will start 1 hour later. Running order of classes are 2.2 Pro, 2.2 'S', then Trail Class. Each of our comps will have (2) courses per class. Each course will have a time limit ranging from 5 to 8 minutes.

For running order, the person who finished first at the previous comp will go first on course 1, and whoever finished second will go first on course 2. If either are not present when courses open, the next highest finisher from the previous comp will go in their place, up to fifth place. It was decided to do this to help even the playing field, and make the top drivers prove they deserve to be on top by going first. After the first person goes, it is the traditional Free Crawl format (no running order).

Judging-Just like last year, everyone will be judging at every comp. Each person will time/call penalties for the person immediately ahead of you in line. After that run, you run the course. Then after your run, grab the clipboard and score the next person in line. Once that run is done, you are free to move on to the next course. And repeat the above steps for your second course. This worked great last year to get everyone involved in judging. We will help out those who aren't comfortable judging yet. Let us know, and we can make sure someone can walk you through it the first few times. You can also freshen up on your rules knowledge by taking the USRCCA judging quiz-HERE

Series points system will be based on placement. First place of each comp will get 100 pts, then each place below will be steps down in increments of 2 (i.e. second will get 98, third gets 96, etc.) In the event of a tie, both tied competitors will get the score for the tied position. Next in line will get the appropriate points for their placement. (Example: 2 people tie for second. Both would get 98 points. The next person (4th place) would get 94 pts for placing 4th.) If a competitor does not show up to a comp, they receive 0 points for that comp of the series. Everyone will be scored the best 7 comps of the series(1 throwout). The finals event will have a Finals Course for the top 5 people of the series after the normal 2 courses are ran (Scored as seperate comp in the series).

Dues are $30 for the series or $3 per comp. Women and children are free! Dues are to be paid when you come out to a competition. We will have a prize drawing after the Finals event for those who paid the full $30 for the series. You must be present to win.

Scaler Info
All Scaler get-togethers are for fun only, no points series. You can expect a laid back event with just some occassional impromptu challenges. No classes or having to worry about scale points. Run what you brung. Only requirement is fun! Best of all there is no fee for any scaler event...Yes, I said FREE!

Each of the scaler events is treated as a trail ride. Its recommended to bring a backpack, or a way of carrying spare batteries, parts, and tools, and don't forget water and food too.

Starting time for all Scaler events will be 11am except the Saturday Duluth event-that day will begin at 12noon. Please arrive early enough to be ready to go at the start time.

Thanks, and hope to see you on the rocks.

[Mnsotadude]

I wanted to make the first comp in Taylor's falls, but I've gotta go to my nephews baptism. I'll make it to the one on may 19th.

[javner13]

cant wait to make some scaler events. and hopefully a few comps

[Phippy]

I plan on goin to the June 2nd event!

[road_rascal]

Dumb question- is an Axial Ridgecrest considered a scaler?

[semnmrc]

Originally Posted by road_rascal

Dumb question- is an Axial Ridgecrest considered a scaler?

Maybe..........maybe not. If you're asking if there is a class for it, maybe, but Chuck will tell you we have no class (at least some of us don't).

If you're asking if you can run it in Trail class, that's a definate I don't know. Nobody else has a cheater rig they run in that class.

Bring it up and, I'm sure, we'll find a class for it!

[CmdrZod]

Originally Posted by road_rascal

Dumb question- is an Axial Ridgecrest considered a scaler?

Bring it out! We arent going to turn anybody away. Hope to see you out at Taylors Falls.

Sent from my phone using my fingers.

[road_rascal]

I'm working June 2nd and I'll be in Colorado on the 30th. I'll definitely make at least one of the July or later events. I just sold my last motorcycle so I'm probably going to get a Trail Honcho or the Rubicon. Gotta have new toys!

[friz]

How accessible is the July 14 GTG at Banning State Park? (i.e. climbing, terrain etc.)

[Nicklepimp]

***Change in location for the Duluth comp (#5) this weekend***

Due to recent knowledge of a large event happening in Duluth, the Saturday 7/27 comp is being moved to Thompson Dam.

[karki]

so whats going on on the august 18th i have never gone to a comp and would like to start any tips for getting there and setup would be awesome i have a wraith and a twin hammers

[semnmrc]

Originally Posted by karki

so whats going on on the august 18th i have never gone to a comp and would like to start any tips for getting there and setup would be awesome i have a wraith and a twin hammers

Take a look at the "pics and results" threads for any of our previous comps. It'll give you an idea, but you REALLY have to attend an event to get the full experience!

[Phippy]

What will we do if this government shut down has the state parks closed?

[CmdrZod]

Originally Posted by Phippy

What will we do if this government shut down has the state parks closed?

I don't think state parks are affected. Its the Federal government that is shut down. So National parks are going to be closed. However, If I am wrong, we will cross that bridge when we get there.

[grunt95]

i have a quick question on the trail class, when it says "Only servo allowed on axle" does that mean i can use a CMS kit or does that mean that the servo has to be on the axle?
Thanks
Grunt

[BigBaller]

It means you can't mount your battery and such, nothing but a servo mounted on axle. .

Since you have a cms, you're fine...nothing is mounted to your axle...make sense?

[grunt95]

Originally Posted by BigBaller

It means you can't mount your battery and such, nothing but a servo mounted on axle. .

Since you have a cms, you're fine...nothing is mounted to your axle...make sense?

yes thanks for the clarification!

[LittleDevilSCX10]

Anyone have a start time for the Taylor Falls Event this Saturday?

[grunt95]

Originally Posted by LittleDevilSCX10

Anyone have a start time for the Taylor Falls Event this Saturday?

this is the 2013 schedule post on the 2014 one and you might get an answer and usually someone posts a thread about the event Thursday before the event itself.