U4RC Rock Racing Series info and update thread.

[jerry2575]

whens the next race can anyone enter at any time? I would like to start going and comping in these thanks

The next race should be next month and you can enter at anytime

 

[kakachille]

thanks for the info cant wait to go

 

[Rockpiledriver]

U4RC.com is proud to announce the addition of our newest team member Jerry Ellifritz. Jerry has been an avid R/C enthusiast, specifically in the crawling segment, for several years. Many of you know Jerry, and have attended his very successful R/C events around the SoCal area. It's this experience and organizational skill that will propel U4RC.com to the next level. We hope to reach more people, in more areas, and spread the word about the newest, and easily THE most exciting, form of R/C competition. Short Course Rock Racing! Be sure to follow us here, and also on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/Ultra4rc, for new and exciting additions to our series, and our partnerships. We look forward to seeing all of you at a U4RC.com event!

 

[hlrider130]

Congrats Jerry!! That's awesome!!

 

[Rockpiledriver]

I have to post this sequence shot by James Goad because it is just so cool. 8)

 

[Rockpiledriver]

UPDATE! Last week we acquired an AMB20 electronic timing system! After buying some upgrade components and interfaces, we are happy to report that the system is up and running and we were able to run mock races that were scored flawlessly. "thumbsup"

We will have a total of 19 "house" transponders. 2 sets of 1-10 with the second set missing only number 6. What this means is, all cars in the upcoming heat, after the race on the track, will be ready to go at a staging area. Expect a maximum of 9 cars per heat.

This is going to greatly reduce the wait time between heats, and open up the possibility of more racing for every driver. 8)

Any questions about the system such as mounting can be answered here. We will try to get some pics of the transponders mounted up shortly.

 

[mjyjxj]

sweeeeeeeeet!

 

[TheAxialNut]

When will we be able to use them next? I need to race!!!

 

[jerry2575]

When will we be able to use them next? I need to race!!!

Yes!!! You will

 

[z50king]

I have never been to the u4rc track but I grew up at Glen Helen. Josh has been trying to get me up there.

Does the amb system have the new software that won't recognize the original amb transponders? If you post a picture of the house rack I will know.

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[Rockpiledriver]

Does the amb system have the new software that won't recognize the original amb transponders? If you post a picture of the house rack I will know.

I am pretty sure they are the old ones. They are black if that helps. I'll ask Axelsnapr to get a pic tonight.


Look what showed up from our friends at Axial Racing! These are prizes for the competitors at the U4RC.com series final on Saturday Oct. 5th. at Glen Helen RC Raceway Who wants to see what's inside the boxes??????

 

[z50king]

Those look like rtr boxes.

Is there a gate fee when we come to the race or do you have your own entrance?

 

[axelsnapr]

Does the amb system have the new software that won't recognize the original amb transponders? If you post a picture of the house rack I will know.

I will have to post up pic later when I get home. Until then I can say it is the older AMB20 system. We are running software that sees the AMB20(black) transponders. I am under the impression the system will also work with the clone transponders that have a 1-10 number ability. These are not the AMBrc ones that are red. Hope this info helps until I can get pics posted.

 

[z50king]

that is interesting. I have never seen black house sets. I have the DP model, hopefully it will work

 

[axelsnapr]

Is there a gate fee when we come to the race or do you have your own entrance?

No gate fee, or entry fee for spectating. Only fee is if you are racing. We are at Glen Helen RC Raceway. Their entry is on the right, just before the Main gate of GH Raceway.

 

[z50king]

No gate fee, or entry fee for spectating. Only fee is if you are racing. We are at Glen Helen RC Raceway. Their entry is on the right, just before the Main gate of GH Raceway.

Oh that is awesome. Thank you.

 

[axelsnapr]

that is interesting. I have never seen black house sets. I have the DP model, hopefully it will work

Here is a pic of the transponders we will be using at the races. I'm not sure if DP will work. I will try and do a little research and post up before race day....

 

[GPZY]

This looks like fun. Where do I find a rock racer ? Any local hobby shops ?

 

[sbchero]

how do the transponders get power? being a noobe to racing, will it need to plug into a rx port? if so, what if all spare channels are spoken for?

 

[sbchero]

This looks like fun. Where do I find a rock racer ? Any local hobby shops ?

get yourself a rtr wraith and slam a 3 or 4cell in there. youll be ready to rock and/or roll. "thumbsup"