Spring Offroad Festival RC G6 May 4th.

[skerb]

We're doing it again this year, so make plans now. May 4th

We will probably have 1.9 and 2.2. Last year was a blast and this year should be even better!



This event is a fundraiser for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation of SC, last year we raised nearly $2000, this year we are hoping to do better!

[freakylee77]

where?
what time?
how much?

[skerb]

Originally Posted by freakylee77

where?
what time?
how much?

I'll post more details soon. But the location is :
1821 lake murray blvd
Columbia, sc

Event starts at 9, G6 driver meeting at 10.

$20 per person, includes lunch and a raffle ticket. all proceeds go to CF Foundation.

[BigJon]

Skerb two questions first when are you going to start constructing the course? Also do you need help depending on the day I could come out and help wherever I can.

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[easleycrawler]

Originally Posted by BigJon

Skerb two questions first when are you going to start constructing the course? Also do you need help depending on the day I could come out and help wherever I can.

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Jeeezzz, when are you gonna have time to help, you will be getting drunk and working on your rigs.JK. I seen your post about valentines day.

[skerb]

The course construction will probably happen the weekend before. We will need all the help we can get.

This time our plan is to truck in a load of dirt to add to the course as well.

here are some more pics from last years event... Get excited.

[Chevymonster350]

Just thought I would revive this thread and say that it looks to be an awesome competition!!! Can't wait!

[skerb]

Spread the word, we are working on planning and more details now. I should have a flyer soon.

[jeremyfowler33]

You guys still going to let comp trucks compete?

[skerb]

Originally Posted by jeremyfowler33

You guys still going to let comp trucks compete?

Must have a scale frame, no comp rigs this year. There will probably be a 2.2 and 1.9 class. I would really like to do only 1.9 if we cam still get the numbers.

Were you interested in running a comp truck, or refering to the comp rig that ran in 2.2 last year?

[Chevymonster350]

Really looking forward to compete in the 1.9 category. We will be using the normal RCC comp rules?

[skerb]

Originally Posted by Chevymonster350

Really looking forward to compete in the 1.9 category. We will be using the normal RCC comp rules?

We are looking for help on the rules. Any advice is appreciated, do you have a link to them?

[Chevymonster350]

Course points and penalties:

Points:

Progress: -2 points
Reverse: +1 point
Gate Marker: +10 points
Rollover: +5 points
Boundary Marker: +10 points
Vehicle touch (repair & repositions): +10 points
Course direction: +10 points
Winch: +2 points
Assisted recovery: +10 points
Dig/rear steer: +5 points
Did not finish (or point out): point out or high score on course +20 points
Did not start: Point out or high score on course +50 points

Back up/reverse: (+1 pt) point is given when a vehicle reverses course after making forward progress. Reversing is defined as at any time if any of the tires move the vehicle backward or spin in the reverse direction, whether engaged or in freewheel and/or whether intentional or not. Once a reverse penalty is given, no further reverse penalty can be given until the vehicle makes forward progress. No penalty is given if the backward movement is part of a penalized rollover. If a driver begins a course in reverse, a reverse penalty will occur immediately.

Rollover: (+5pts) Points are given when a vehicle rolls over and cannot be corrected without touching. Once the vehicle has stopped it may be rolled back onto it's wheels and a +5 point penalty shall be given. Vehicles that land back on their wheels without assistance are not penalized. No reverse penalties will be awarded until the vehicle is righted. The vehicle may at no time be lifted, slid or moved in any way other than a smooth, continuous roll to the left or right side only. Any other manipulation or movement of the vehicle will be considered a "vehicle touch" penalty.

Vehicle touch: (+10 pts) All vehicle touches excluding “rollovers”, "winching", "assisted recoveries" (see associated rules) , intentional or unintentional, are given an automatic +10 points. The judge then will stop time when either the driver calls for a vehicle touch or the judge calls a driver touch. The vehicle is then moved back by the driver to the previously cleared gate with the rear axle aligned to that gate. If the vehicle cannot be aligned to the gate due to course design, the judge will reposition the vehicle to the next stable location after the cleared gate. This location will be used for all drivers. Note: All gates for progress are still “live” unless a gate has already been deemed “dead”.

Vehicle touches: include but are not limited to: repairs, repositions, vehicle driving/falling into the driver.

On-course repairs: (+10pts) Must be completed on course and in the spot of which the driver decided to take the repair. Repairs must be made within the course time, while the course timer will continue to run. If repairs are made within the course time, the driver must return to the last previous gate cleared. If repairs cannot be made within the course time, the driver is given a DNF minus progress points for that course. There are no restrictions on whom or how the repairs are made.

Off-course repairs: (+10pts) A driver can call time to make an off-course repair. Repairs should be completed within 30 minutes, or the driver is given a DNF minus progress points. If the repair is made in the allotted time, the driver must return to the last previous gate cleared. A 1 minute time penalty will be subtracted from the time that is left on that course, the timer will continue once the vehicle makes forward progress.

Reposition: (+10 pts) The vehicle will be placed with it's rear tires in the last gate progressed or the nearest stable location after the last cleared gate if the last gate cleared is unstable.

Gate marker: (+10 pts each) each gate will be comprised of 2 gate markers. Points are given when all wheels do not travel between gate markers or any part of the vehicle, driver, a tow strap or winch line touches a gate marker. A gate marker will remain "live" for the entire duration of the attempt on the course. Once any gate marker has been touched or straddled, no more penalties will be given for that gate marker. Only when a gate penalty is assessed will that gate marker be deemed "dead". No further penalties will be assessed at this point for that gate marker.

Boundary Marker: (+10 pts each) Points are given when any part of the vehicle touches a boundary marker. Once a boundary marker is touched the judge then will stop time, and the vehicle is then moved back by the driver to the previously cleared gate with the rear axle aligned to that gate. If the vehicle cannot be aligned to the gate due to course design, the judge will reposition the vehicle to the next stable location after the cleared gate. This location will be used for all drivers. A boundary marker will remain "live" for the entire duration of the attempt on the course, and should be replaced if moved. Boundary markers are not required in the design of a course.

DNF (Did Not Finish): (High score or point out +20 pts) are given anytime a driver cannot complete a course for any reason. (Time expired, point-out, vehicle not repairable, went hom, etc) Progress points are awarded for each gate completed and scale points are awarded. **If there is no point out you use the highest score on that course before scale and progress points**

DNS (Did Not Start): (High score or point out +50 pts) are given anytime a driver cannot start a course for any reason. Vehicle must start course under its own power. No scale points will be awarded to this course.

Progress bonus: (-2 progress point) shall be awarded to drivers for each gate that is cleared by the vehicle during the attempt of a course. A gate is considered cleared and a progress bonus shall be given when at least one front and one rear tire passes completely through the gate in the intended direction of the gate. All tires must pass completely through the gate to receive the progress bonus without a gate penalty. A 10 point gate penalty shall be given if all tires do not clear the gate, even if no gate marker is touched or straddled. The tires of the vehicle must travel completely through the gate, and not just break the plane of the gate. Tires must pass through the gate in the same direction and in the same attempt before a progress bonus is awarded. These points are deducted from the total course score. Once a driver has pointed out, no further progress points will be awarded.

Course Direction: (+10 pts) Gates must be cleared in their intended direction and sequence. Any part of the vehicle entering an non-cleared gate in the wrong direction, or driven through out of sequence will result in a +10 point penalty. The judge will stop time. The vehicle is then moved back to the previously cleared gate (see reposition rule). Once the gate is cleared and awarded progress it can be traveled in any sequence or direction.

Winching: (+2 pts each) A winch penalty will be assessed every time the winch cable is connected for a pull. If the winch line comes unhooked during a pull, or a 2nd attachment is needed, another penalty will be assessed. If at any time during the process of removing recovery tools and/or winch line from vehicle, the vehicle is moved by any force other than it's winch or it's own power, a touch penalty will be assessed and the vehicle repositioned to the last cleared gate (see vehicle touch rule).

Assisted Recovery: (+10 pts) At any time during the course, a driver may call for an assisted recovery. With the clock running, another vehicle will be brought onto the course to pull or winch the stranded vehicle to safety. The stranded vehicle shall not be pulled beyond the original position of the rescuing vehicle or it will result in another assisted recovery penalty.

Dig/Rear steer (Class 3 only): (+5 pts) Dig and rear steer are both legal in Class 3, but only one may be used per course. The first use of dig or rear steer will incur a +5 point penalty, subsequent uses of the same feature (dig or rear steer) on the same course are free. Use of the other feature is prohibited. If at any time on the same course the driver uses rear steer after using dig, or uses dig after using rear steer, a +10 reposition penalty will be incurred, and the truck will be placed at the last cleared gate.

Safety time out: A driver may call for time to stop so that he or she may safely reposition themselves on the course. This time shall be used for the purpose of driver safety and may not be used to survey the course or for any other advantage. Once the competitor is repositioned the time will start, however the judge has the right to start time at any point.

Vehicle out-of-spec: If the Judge has reason to believe a vehicle is out of spec during a course run, he may call time to stop. At that point no additional inputs maybe given by the driver to the vehicle via touch or radio control. The Judge must mark the vehicle’s location and perform a tech inspection in the specified tech area (same manner as all other tech inspections). If the vehicle has been deemed within spec, the driver and vehicle will return to the location marked by the judge and the clock will start once again. If the vehicle is now out of spec and the Judge has determined that the vehicle has gained an advantage, the driver must take a repair to correct the problem. If the problem can not be corrected to bring the vehicle back within spec, the driver will receive a DNF for that course. If a vehicle falls out of spec due to breakage on course and the judge determines the driver has not gained an advantage, then the driver may be allowed to continue on course without stopping time and requiring a tech inspection. Bodies, and body panels are not included in this exception, and must be replaced immediately, standard repair procedures and penalties apply.



COPPIED FROM RCC SCALE COMP RULES.

Make sure everyone is in agreeable to the rules of the course.
Lmk

[jeremyfowler33]

I was thinking we could run our 2.2 shafty rigs like our ax10 in the 2.2 class thats a lot different than the 2.2 m.o.a. rigs like I ran there last year.

[Chevymonster350]

I'm sure it's fine if you run after everyone has competed. Strictly scale 1.9 chassis class possibly 2.2 chassis class.
I don't think it's fair for someone to compete with an ax10 vs scale rigs.
I know my ax10 2.2s can do things my scaler can only dream of.
But it's really up to scerb...

[jeepman1979]

Originally Posted by skerb

We're doing it again this year, so make plans now. May 4th

We will probably have 1.9 and 2.2. Last year was a blast and this year should be even better!



This event is a fundraiser for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation of SC, last year we raised nearly $2000, this year we are hoping to do better!

hey brooks, have not had the chance to talk to u, but i still want to help with the festival. i will be at the meeting monday, hope to find out more info

[skerb]

The Spring Offroad Festival is coming up and the course ideas are getting good! Spread the word! All proceeds go to Cystic Fibrosis foundation. There will be BBQ, Pizza, Prizes and More! We need to get a better idea of how many people in the 1.9 and 2.2 classes we will have. Post up if you can make it.

[Full_Throttle]

Missed last year's. i won't be missing this year. Consider me there. :thumbsup:

Should have both 1.9 and 2.2. What about Wraiths?? Will they be allowed?

[skerb]

wraiths are sorted by tire size, so if its a 1.9 wraith or 2.2 wraith, it will be in the corresponding class.

[skerb]

We will be using most of the rules listed above, but there will be no penalty for reverse. And you will need a scale chassis or wraith, no twin vertical plate chassis allowed. There will be time for people to play on the course after the comp.