~~ MNRCRC 2015 Scale Event #1 - G6 and U4 - Byron, MN ~~ One comp is in the books and now it's time to hit the trail. Date: May 17th, 2015 Time: Setup starts around 10:00 AM, G6 starts at 11:00AM Location: Byron, MN What: G6 trail competition and U4 Race. We run rain or shine so if the weather looks like it might rain, bring some good boots/shoes and a jacket along with a plastic bag to cover your radio. The course is wooded, but rain will still get through. This is an event held on private property so if you plan on coming you will need to PM me or semnrc or minnesotamudder for directions and location as the land owner doesn't want the location posted on the open 'net. The location is a few miles south of Byron, MN. Be sure to check back often to see the changes and revisions. G6 RULES Classes: 1.9 and 2.2 Rigs
Rule #2 – A stage is directional and a driver must maintain the intended direction of travel. Reversing through the trail marker in the intended direction is ok. Don't miss any trail markers!! Rule #3 – HAVE FUN! Penalties Trail Markers [+30 sec] –A driver may not straddle or drive over a trail marker. A driver must get all 4 tires through the trail marker. If a driver dislodges a trail marker or steps on a trail marker, that driver is responsible for putting that trail marker back in to position. All trail markers must be traveled through. Any trail marker hit will result in 30sec penalty added to the total time Penalty Winch [1 Min+] In the case that there is not a competitor there to help you with a pull strap, or you do not have a working electric winch, then you may employ the penalty winch. The penalty winch is a scale tow strap, lanyard, or winch line that you would operate with your hand acting as another vehicle to extract your stuck rig. The idea is to act as though your hand is another vehicle and pull the stuck or rolled over vehicle out of its situation in a “scale manner”. It is always best to use an onboard working electric winch, or use a tow strap with the assistance from another competitor. Use of either of these methods does not result in a penalty. Once a penalty winch (self used tow strap) is employed, it will be necessary remember how many times you had to use it. https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=K4D9fHcwPE0 G6 works on the honor system. All Drivers will be on stage, driving at the same time. We are out here to have FUN and have it be like a 1:1 trail ride. You are timing yourselves and you need to try and remember how many gates you hit or penalty (hand) winch occurrences you had. No one is policing it, just do your best. On Course Etiquette - Some folks will be trying for the best time and many will be just out to crawl on some truly awesome terrain. There are many open areas to pass. However some tough obstacles will be a bottle neck (just like in 1:1). Don't be a d!ck and drive over people or tell them to get out of the way. Use your rig to help them get through a tough obstacle and then once you get to a clearing pass them. U4 Races - After all the trail running it's time for SPEEEEED! (imagine Jeremy Clarkson's voice). Bring your Yeti's, bring your 4S lipo packs, hell bring your 4x4 sct (not sure how it'd do with rocks on the course but wth) - We'll set up an impromptu track and run 1.9 and 2.2 rigs. If there are enough yeti's and solid axle 2.2 we can split them up. Otherwise they run together. - This is a great event for yeti's, wraiths, rock bouncers, twin hammers, even an scx10 that is set up to go a little fast. Looking forward to another great event. It's 100% worth the drive for an amazing day of RC and having fun "thumbsup" |
Re: ~~ MNRCRC 2015 Scale Event #1 - G6 and U4 - Byron, MN ~~ Great job of staying on top of this stuff Dana. Sounds like fun! |
Re: ~~ MNRCRC 2015 Scale Event #1 - G6 and U4 - Byron, MN ~~ HMMMM.....well......ummmm...... I guess i can go:mrgreen: We probably will be there early to open the gate and to start set up"thumbsup" |
Re: ~~ MNRCRC 2015 Scale Event #1 - G6 and U4 - Byron, MN ~~ If anyone is "on the fence" about whether to make the long trip down for this event, I would like to say this: DO NOT MISS THIS EVENT!!! I made it to the spring event last year, the inaugural, and it was, by far, the most fun I've ever had with an rc! As Dana said, this event is rain or shine, so be prepared...sunscreen, bug spray, sturdy shoes, a Ziploc for your phone/wallet, etc. Also, you'll want to bring plenty of water and trail food...we will be a considerable distance from our vehicles for most of the day. It's not the middle of nowhere, but you can see it from there! |
Re: ~~ MNRCRC 2015 Scale Event #1 - G6 and U4 - Byron, MN ~~ I wouldn't miss it for anything. Best trail run ever. I was at both events last year and had the best time. "thumbsup" |
Re: ~~ MNRCRC 2015 Scale Event #1 - G6 and U4 - Byron, MN ~~ Is there gonna be another one if these events this year I'll be in Colorado that weekend !! |
Re: ~~ MNRCRC 2015 Scale Event #1 - G6 and U4 - Byron, MN ~~ I believe the end of August there will be another one "thumbsup" |
Re: ~~ MNRCRC 2015 Scale Event #1 - G6 and U4 - Byron, MN ~~ My mechanic will be there so I guess I don't have any excuse not to be there! Unless I'm stoned :lmao: |
Re: ~~ MNRCRC 2015 Scale Event #1 - G6 and U4 - Byron, MN ~~ Still waiting on getting my bouncer back so I'm out. Have fun guys. |
Re: ~~ MNRCRC 2015 Scale Event #1 - G6 and U4 - Byron, MN ~~ I was advised not to bring my ancient gopher tube rig to this event as the terrain would destroy it. It has TLT axles and stock internals in the axles (including an old school locked diff by relocating a gear in it). It even still has brass bushings inside the case. The rig is water proofed and the axles are packed to the max with grease to keep water out. It also has a 55T motor and is really heavy ( between 7.5-8 Lbs) and thus cannot even keep up with an average walking pace lol! Maybe with all that weight it would make a good winch anchor? :ror: |
Re: ~~ MNRCRC 2015 Scale Event #1 - G6 and U4 - Byron, MN ~~ I'll be beefing up the drive line on my 1.9 for this event, still winchless though. |
Re: ~~ MNRCRC 2015 Scale Event #1 - G6 and U4 - Byron, MN ~~ Ill be there - but I cant compete - sold my SCX-10 and am currently building a custom wraith - ill bring the Summit along just to screw around with it:) |
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Re: ~~ MNRCRC 2015 Scale Event #1 - G6 and U4 - Byron, MN ~~ Might have a yeti xl rolling by then.. Tempting. |
Re: ~~ MNRCRC 2015 Scale Event #1 - G6 and U4 - Byron, MN ~~ I'd love to... But I have some tickets to a ball game that day! |
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Re: ~~ MNRCRC 2015 Scale Event #1 - G6 and U4 - Byron, MN ~~ Maybe...maybe...:flipoff: |
Re: ~~ MNRCRC 2015 Scale Event #1 - G6 and U4 - Byron, MN ~~ Just went through the Wraith and made some adjustments to the rear shocks and definitely tightened up the loose slipper. Now to just convince the wife I didn't just go RC'n last week-end. I agree that, this is a prime spot to run your rig and will be worth the trip if you are still deciding to attend. |
Re: ~~ MNRCRC 2015 Scale Event #1 - G6 and U4 - Byron, MN ~~ Is anyone planning to be there before 10 so we know if we need to help get people to the trail to help set up, and so we can open the gate up before people get there? |
Re: ~~ MNRCRC 2015 Scale Event #1 - G6 and U4 - Byron, MN ~~ Having a hard time justifying the 8 hour drive. I'm out. |
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