What to expect at a comp?

[Airick]

I just put together my berg and been playing around with it. I've never been to a comp before and was curious to what goes on or how does it work. I have so many questions so if you can point me to a thread that would be great (or video).

I have questions like, who goes first, can you first run the course for practice, what if you roll over/roll back on your wheels, how much can you deviate from the course, what if you break something, are there qualifiers/mains, is rolling back by gravity a reverse, is it one rig on the course at a time or multiple, scoring, rules..., spec rules, etc...

I guess I should just go to a comp but I haven't had any free weekends lately. I just want to get some idea of what goes on so when I do get a chance to go I'll be prepared...

-Eric

[cato]

Here's a link to the general rules: points etc.....good starting place!! http://www.usrcca.com/usrcca_rules_2...-09-master.pdf




Also just look through the Competition section :laguera at los rocas rojos has a few videos of runs, check them out!! Hope this helps

[jamesdicken]

Originally Posted by Airick

I just put together my berg and been playing around with it. I've never been to a comp before and was curious to what goes on or how does it work. I have so many questions so if you can point me to a thread that would be great (or video).

I have questions like, who goes first, can you first run the course for practice, what if you roll over/roll back on your wheels, how much can you deviate from the course, what if you break something, are there qualifiers/mains, is rolling back by gravity a reverse, is it one rig on the course at a time or multiple, scoring, rules..., spec rules, etc...

I guess I should just go to a comp but I haven't had any free weekends lately. I just want to get some idea of what goes on so when I do get a chance to go I'll be prepared...

-Eric

the first thing you need to do is look at the rules. they will answer most of your questions.

after reading the rules i would say just go and have fun and dont get discouraged if you dont place well. i remember my first comp. i had my ass handed to me but it was still a great time!

[paintballer9876]

Some of your questions you can find by looking at the usrcca rules on this forum, who goes first all depends on how the comp is run, some have an order and some are volunteer. You are usually not allowed to prerun a course but again depends on the place and organizers.

http://www.usrcca.com/usrcca_rules_2...-09-master.pdf

here is the official rules for 2009.

1.read them
2.reread them
3.read them agian
4.repeat steps 1-3, 4-5 times
5.print them out to have a copy with you
6. read them again.

[redbaron]

I agree with the others. Read the rules and then find a comp local to you and sign up for it. You will learn so much just by going to a comp. Most people at comps are very friendly and willing to help you with truck set-ups and any general questions you may have. Also like was mentioned, don't get discouraged! I've been doing comps now for 3 years and I'm still learning stuff by attending comps and talking to people!!

[treday619]

Originally Posted by jamesdicken

the first thing you need to do is look at the rules. they will answer most of your questions.

after reading the rules i would say just go and have fun and dont get discouraged if you dont place well. i remember my first comp. i had my ass handed to me but it was still a great time!

X2. What I would recommend is to watch some of the other drivers and see what they do to get past obstacles. Don't get intimidated and have fun.

[Greatscott]

NO, DON'T "PRACTICE" THE COURSE!!! YES, read the rules.

As far as what order you go in, you'll see a line of trucks near the start of each course, just put your truck in line and be ready to go when it is your turn.

Watch other drivers, see how they are taking the obsticles, ask questions if you don't understand something, just not to the Judge of that course or the current driver while a driver is on the course.

If you are running an AM/FM radio, check your frequency BEFORE you power up your radio.

Normally there will be someone there doing the 'Tech Inspection', make sure your rig is comp legal before you go, this will be the person you give the entry fee to. If the club putting on the event is in your local area I recommend joining it, the comps for that year are normally free and you'll likely get a snazzy new T-Shirt.

Have fun, and don't get frustrated, you have cheater rig **cough**, I mean a Berg so you should do fine.

Make sure you understand the rules for reverses and scoring.

[Manning]

A whole bunch of smack talk and newbie coaching goes on at our comps....

[2500hdon37s]

Originally Posted by Manning

A whole bunch of smack talk and newbie coaching goes on at our comps....

haha same here i went to my first oine a cupple of months ago and accualy beat a cupple guys but be sure to watch and see what lines others are taking and know how your rig reacts to obsticles, and most important thing just have fun dont get all mad if you lose or do bad, and know the rules

[Airick]

Thanks Guys! That helps alot! I've read the rules and I think I'm going to read them again while on the can.

One question about the rules though.

2.1.4
What is meant by "winching down of the axles" is this a 1.9 thing?

-Eric

[BigB_117]

Originally Posted by Airick

Thanks Guys! That helps alot! I've read the rules and I think I'm going to read them again while on the can.

One question about the rules though.

2.1.4
What is meant by "winching down of the axles" is this a 1.9 thing?

-Eric

You don't see it very often in RC but some people run a electronic winch on the chassis that's attached to the axle(s) with a cable. This gives them the ability to lower down their truck via the radio.

[sloppy]

it means you are allowed to use a winch to compress the suspension on the axle.. I dont think you could do this in 1.9 since it is limited to 2 channels..

[BigB_117]

I'd suggest reading this thread also, it's got some good info.

Comps

[2500hdon37s]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YiUCX...eature=related
watch a few minutes of this vid it will explain a lot about winching down

[jamesdicken]

Originally Posted by 2500hdon37s

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YiUCX...eature=related
watch a few minutes of this vid it will explain a lot about winching down

you really got that winch down working smooth. got any pics of the mechanics?

[cj7-377]

thanks for the info to.

[2500hdon37s]

Originally Posted by jamesdicken

you really got that winch down working smooth. got any pics of the mechanics?

not mine its just a vid of wiching down i found on youtube

[treday619]

A fellow crawler in Chula Vista finally