ultra 4 series?

[thomass14]

what does everyone think of an ultra 4 series. there is a cool vid in the vids section 801rrc shamrock showdown ultra 4 video

[oleminer]

sounds sweet i would do it

[thomass14]

since its just us when do you want to have the first race? 22nd april in dickinson. we need to get a bunch of cones

[thomass14]

Course Design:
The race course will be made up of 100+/- numbered gates that must be ran in order and may have boundaries. Courses may have some wet conditions such as mud, water, snow, etc. along with some man made obstacles. Be ready for just about anything!!!

Event:
-Run down- This is a timed event. Event will consist of two classes 1.9 and 2.2. Fastest overall time in each class wins. The event will consist of two "Heats", with a short break between heats for drivers to re-stage for heat #2.
-Pairing Drivers- After signing up, drivers will be randomly drawn for running order and paired together for the event. Driver #1 of the pair will run in heat #1, while driver #2 is the Spotter. Drivers will switch rolls for heat #2, driver #2 will run while driver #1 spots.
-Starting- All vehicles must be ready and staged by the start of the race. Drivers will start 30 seconds apart or after the previous driver has reached a predetermined gate.
-Time- Time starts when the vehicle crosses the starting line. Time stops when the vehicle crosses the finish line. Once time starts time can not be stopped for any reason.
-Passing- Slower rigs should (but are not required to) yield to the passing vehicle.
-Scale Accessories- All vehicle accessories must be scale in nature. Any scale item carried by the vehicle may be used during the race without penalty, such as a winch, strap, sand ladders, ramps, etc.
-Bonus- Any driver on course can bonus by assisting another vehicle at any time without penalty. Such as rollover recovery, pulling/winching, etc If a driver bonuses 1 min will be deducted from his overall time.
-Assist- Anytime the spotter has to assist in vehicle recovery or progress. If a driver needs a spotter assist a 2 min penalty will be added to the drivers over all time.
-Repairs- Any vehicle in need of repair must remain on course. All vehicles must be repaired on course. If a driver removes his vehicle from the course at any time his run ends. The drivers finishing position will be based on last progressed gate.
-Penalties- All penalties will be added after the driver finishes the course.
-Teams- A Teams time will be a combination of the average time and the average gate progress of all drivers in the team.

Penalties:
-Cone/Boundary- If a driver at any time hits a cone/boundary a 1min penalty will be added to the drivers overall time
-Assist- If a driver at any time has to be assisted by his course "Spotter" a 2min penalty will be added to the drivers overall time
-Touch- Touching the rig isn't allowed, Unless the driver is accessing his strap/winch or scale items for a bonus or self recovery Hand of god or other such actions result in a DNF

Bonus:
If a driver helps another rig on course with their recovery device the driver will be awarded a bonus of -1 min off their time at the end of their run

Classes:
-1.9- Any vehicle running a 1.9" rim
-2.2- Any vehicle running a 2.2" rim
-Teams- Teams must have multiple drivers and must list their team when registering. Teams must have their team logo on their rig.
At this time drivers will only be allowed to run either 2.2 or 1.9 class, not both.

Vehicle specs:
This is a scale event NO COMP CRAWLERS.
All vehicles must be shaft driven
All vehicles must have a full frame. Tube style, ladder style, etc. Frame must be at least the length of the wheelbase.
All Vehicles must have a front bumper/stinger etc.
All vehicles with an open top must have an interior.
All vehicles must run a production "scale" tire that is marketed as such.
All vehicles must have at least 1 recovery device, strap, winch, etc.
All vehicles must carry a minimum of 3 additional scale items, excluding the mandatory recovery device.
Any and all modifications to vehicle must remain scale in nature.
No eliminating of original scale hardware. Example: Wraith drivers can change the interior/seats but they must have the interior/seats. A honcho can change it's bumper/spare tire but it must have a bumper/spare tire, etc.

Terms:
-Cone- Cones are used to define the race course. Cones are setup in pairs with matching numbers making a "Gate"
-Gate- The area of the course between cones of the same number
-Spotter- The person assigned to time and assess penalties for the driver. The Spotter will also assist the driver during an "Assist"
-Assist- If a drivers vehicle can not be righted during a rollover the "Spotter" may roll the vehicle back onto it's wheels using the spotter strap. A Spotter may also winch the vehicle up/through sections of the course that may be too difficult for the vehicle. The Spotter can only move the vehicle by using a "strap". Any and every time the Spotter has to "assist" the vehicle a 2 min penalty will be added to the drivers overall time
-Team- Multiple drivers running under one name.

These events are new and the rules may be tweaked as issues arise, so check back often.

Come Spend the weekend with 801RCC and top it off with this new style of R/C event.

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[thomass14]

for classes its just a run what you brung event for us. until we can get enough rigs

[arrowbee]

sounds good to me so the first race will be april 22? I won't be back there intel end of may first of june, but hell ya sounds awesome top me

[venom-crawler]

I think the plan is to have the one on the 22nd a gtg test run.

We talked about doing run what you brung what does everyone think or 1.9 and 2.2?

[thomass14]

we want the dickinson run to be a test run so we see what we need to improve or what people dislike. will start the series when you get up here, so quit slacking and get up here already haha. post up if you want classes or just a free for all. if we get enough interest I vote classes

[elsewhere]

$$$$$$$$$$$

[thomass14]

andy does this mean your donating money for the event thanks

[Rox4life]

New to this web site, going to try to figure this out, cant wait to start the altra 4!

[elsewhere]

so would your chebby be your ultra4 rig thomas?
these are just regular scalers right?
just put my 35t in and it RIPS on 3s!
where is the run on the 22nd?

[thomass14]

dickinson is the first run and ya in just running shorty. bring your comp rigs incase we finish early

[thomass14]

is everyone ready to race? hope to start race at 11am, come early if you want to help setup the course see you guys in a bit

[thunder7845]

Sounds fun....

[elsewhere]

ok so after talking to mark im kinda frustrated..
i forgot about the EXTRA mandatory scale accessories needed to comp.
i have a tow rope a steel cable with hooks and a tool box (containing my electronics)
i also have a winch as my mandatory recovery tool.

will those other items put me to legal?

[thomass14]

my intruption on the rule because you have the winch the others will work. but on my rig I don't have a winch in it yet, my tow rope has to be my recovery tool. tool box spare tire and sleeping bag are my 3 manitory items and my 2.2 is probly going to just be run for fun cause I don't fit the rules cause I didn't get my stinger bumper built yet

[elsewhere]

right on.
what did u get for a 2.2?

[venom-crawler]

For those of you that may not know the first run of the utra 4 series will be this sunday at the cow at salem sue in New salem ND following our normal comp.

Make sure and read the rules for the ultra 4 to make sure you and your rig are ready.

This is a points series and there will be a throwout. Trophies awarded in each class as well as a hard luck and best of show.

[thomass14]

sun you will see andy. but its not legal yet so just a fun run in 2.2 for me