VINTAGE Racing in *NSW * for 2011.

[Capt Splatt]

Hey guys,

Just spreading the word to the wider Aus-Vintage-RC community.

Queens Birthday long weekend, June 11-12 at Castle Hill, Sydney. Two whole days of vintage racing a running.

For more info - check the following link.

http://www.rctech.net/forum/australian-rac...nsw-2011-a.html

Splatt

[Capt Splatt]

Oh, by the way,

Here's the link from last years' vintage racing thread. If you didn't make it along last year, I can totally recommend it.

http://www.rctech.net/forum/australian-rac...s-w-2010-a.html

[Steamysteam]

Oh, by the way,

Here's the link from last years' vintage racing thread. If you didn't make it along last year, I can totally recommend it.

http://www.rctech.net/forum/australian-rac...s-w-2010-a.html

Thanks Splatt,

Any danger of seeing a Sand Scorcher or two on the weekend?

[Capt Splatt]

Thanks Splatt,

Any danger of seeing a Sand Scorcher or two on the weekend?

I would say that the Casso club would be a "High Risk" area for scorcher sightings.

If an abundance of SRBs might upset you, I'd definitely stay away.

[Falcon#5]

Wish I could attend.

Sounds like a great event.

I'll have a 4 week old baby when this event is on.

Does anyone want to email my wife and tell her I'm going??

[1Zook]

I'll have a 4 week old baby when this event is on.

Congratulations!!

The Castle Hill event (not the birth) sounds grouse. I'm going to try to get there.

What is classed as a truck. A Pumpkin?

Is it permissible to run the stock motors of the day, like the Yokomo 05R. I have no idea how they compare to the Sport Tuned but thought I'd ask anyway since I've got one fitted to my original Frog.

[Capt Splatt]

Congratulations!!

The Castle Hill event (not the birth) sounds grouse. I'm going to try to get there.

What is classed as a truck. A Pumpkin?

Is it permissible to run the stock motors of the day, like the Yokomo 05R. I have no idea how they compare to the Sport Tuned but thought I'd ask anyway since I've got one fitted to my original Frog.

I second the congrats. From memory, at the 4 week mark, you'll care far more about sleep than any race meet. With any luck there should be more later in the year.

Trucks would be more along the line of the RC10T or the Stadium Blitzer, stadium trucks of the day. We have run a fun class with Wild Willies, Pumpkins and lunchboxes in the past, but after the first chaotic lap, they were pretty **** dull.

The old stockies are pretty close to a fresh sports tuned. I run a yokomo turbo in my FAV and its pretty similar. That said, its silver cans or mods only this year, so it s bit of mute point.

[Falcon#5]

Thanks for the congratulations.

Meets later in the year would be better for me, both family and R/C wise.

Falcon will be running, plus hopefully have a couple more cars to run.

[RETRO R/C]

Thanks Dean for getting this event on here so quickly - you beat me to it!!

Guys - I have run a few events here now in Australia for Vintage only - and this one is promising to be the biggest and best yet.

As you may have read in the thread on R/C Tech - the event is going to be run over two complete days. While there will most definately be some "serious" (as you can get with a vintage), racing classes - (Mod is especially not for the feint of heart :lol:) ), there are also plenty of seperate events and special classes to keep absolutely as many people as pleased as possible that attend the festival.

There will be "beach buggy"runs, Hotshot runs - all manner of different "events" to make the event an enjoyable festival for the vintage enthusiast.

Would be fantastic to catch up with some guys from Adelaide - I won my first, (and until recently), only state championship there in 1985!! Even have the pics of the old car (optima)_ to prove it.

The Festival at Casso will be a complete blast guys - will post some pics for you all of the Casso Vintage Festival from last year if you are interested.

Cheers

Darryn Johnson

[mtbkym01]

Hmm, how can I get to this, gonna have to do some shifty stuff I reckon , maybe try and combine a training course with work in Sydney the week before or after. Gonna do my best to get to this one, may have a few runners to take aswell, will see what happens.

How long does it take to drive from SA to NSW again?

[Capt Splatt]

Just a quick update.

There's been a little confusion over where the vintage event forum should live over at RCTech. For the moment the active link is http://www.rctech.net/forum/australian-eve...w-2011-a-3.html

We're hoping that it'll get moved back to its original position shortly by the well meaning admin who moved it.

"The road to badword is paved with good intentions."

Speaking of travel arrangements - I think it takes around 12 to 14 hours to drive from Adelaide to Sydney. It takes around 2 hours to fly. Working on a baggage allowance of 20 kg's and one change of clothes and some shave stuff weighing 3 kilo's. That leaves 17kgs(ish) for cars. That's probably five cars if none of them are SRBs. Then all you've got to do is get to the track from the airport.

God I made that sound easy.

Cheers

[Capt Splatt]

Hi Folks,

Just in case you missed it and might be in the neighborhood. Even if you don't want run. It'd be great to see some more TCers there.

Here's the forum thread.

Here's the details.

We will be running the event over two days on the June long weekend - the 11th and 12th. Saturday will be 2wd and Sunday will be 4wd.

The events to be held on Saturday are:

2wd Stock VINTAGE

2wd Open VINTAGE

2wd Open CLASSIC

Plastic Fantastic

Truck

The events to be held on Sunday are:

4wd Stock VINTAGE

4wd Open VINTAGE

4wd Open CLASSIC

Pipe Frame 4wd

Hotshot

Categories for Vintage racing are:

VINTAGE: Cut off date pre January 1st 1991. 2wd and 4wd classes - open and stock

CLASSIC: from January 1st 1991 through to December 31st 1996.

***Please note that the CLASSIC category cars are “OPEN†motor only at this time***

Category motor basics:

STOCK - Mabuchi/Johnson 540 ONLY

OPEN - whatever you are mad enough to bolt in - brushed or brushless.

Category Batteries:

Hard case Li-Po only - no exceptions. 7.4 v nominal voltage maximum.

Sub-C cells. 7.2 v nominal voltage maximum

Now for some “class specific†guidelines:

Eligible Truck entries:

This year we are hoping to finally get the truck class off the ground. To do this we are keeping it VERY simple. ANY truck released before December 1996 is eligible to run. The motor for the truck class is “open†so do what you please. For future events, given enough interest – we will split the truck class into Vintage and Classic – however to get the numbers happening – it is combined for this meeting.

Eligible cars for the “PIPE FRAME†only class are:

Mugen Bulldog

AYK Viper

Kyosho Gallop

Kyosho Javelin

Hirobo Zerda

The Pipe frame class is strictly 4wd and limited to the above cars only. The motor for this class is the Mabuchi/Johnson RS540. (Same as the stock class). Period modifications are acceptable, however bolting a pipe frame body onto a more modern car does not constitute a Pipe Frame class car. ALL cars must retain a strong resemblance to the original buggy.

Eligible cars for the HOTSHOT Class are:

Hot Shot

Boomerang

Super Shot

Big Wig

Hot Shot II

Super Sabre

The eligible buggies for the Hot Shot class are limited to the above mentioned buggies only. The motor for this class is the Mabuchi/Johnson RS540. (Same as the stock class). Period modifications are acceptable, as is the interchanging of parts between these cars. RE-RELEASED buggies are entirely acceptable in this class. ALL cars must retain a strong resemblance to the original buggy where possible.

Eligible cars for “Plastic Fantastic†Class:

The list is long – so I will “dumb it down†to the following description as you all pretty much know by now what we have in this class…….. Any car that was released with fixed camber front and rear. Solid axle buggies like the Hornet and Grasshopper are also included in the class. Basically this class is for all the entry level buggies of the VINTAGE period. Modifications are acceptable; however buggies that have been modified to have adjustable camber will not be allowed to enter.The motor for this class is the Mabuchi/Johnson RS540. (Same as the stock class).

GENERAL GUIDELINES FOR VINTAGE AND CLASSIC:

We now have a VERY clear cut off date for buggies. With this in mind, we will be attempting to ensure that Vintage category buggies are not being unfairly pitted against Classic buggies. Whilst we will never turn anyone away – there is clearly a point that we have to turn buggies away from the Vintage category and onto the Classic category. Here is an example:

Lazer ZX is eligible for the Vintage class. However, a Lazer ZX fitted with Lazer ZX-R/ZX-S/Evolution shock towers, chassis, body and other parts is not really playing fair in the Vintage category. For this reason I would ask that competitors look at their buggy and make sure they are playing in the “spirit†of the category. Period hop ups are fine – however fitting late model parts to an older car and calling it an older car isn’t really fair. Likewise – fitting an original Viper Gold Pan RC10 shell to a B4.1 does not make it Vintage or Classic!! Please look at the attached word documents for a comprehensive list of what cars fit into what category.

The fitting of later model shocks, Wheels and tyres and other small parts are acceptable – as sometimes they are simply impossible to find and or maintain. We need to keep the cost of racing a vintage buggy reasonable – and I am certainly not going to make it harder for anyone to come and have a go.

If a buggy is clearly more “Classic†than it is “Vintage†we will be requesting that the participant move their entry to the Classic category. Everyone deserves a fair go. Don’t take this “stance†as being hard core at all, just want everyone to be on a relatively level playing field. We will look at individual buggy “cases†should the need arise, as there are too many possibilities for just one document. Just remember that this is meant to be simple and enjoyable – and we are racing old cars – the sheep stations disappeared a long time ago!!

DRIVING STANDARDS AND ETIQUETTE:

Some people will be well versed on what is expected at a race meeting and others not – here is what I expect from people attending Vintage events in NSW that I organise in conjunction with the clubs:

HAVE FUN

NO SWEARING AT THE MARSHALS – they didn’t crash your car – you did!! It’s ok to talk loudly to attract their attention (they are probably fixated on the cool vintage buggies) – but don’t swear or be aggressive towards them. Remember – you are a marshall too – or will be!!

HAVE FUN

If a faster car is coming up to lap you – just move slightly off line - or let them know that you are letting them through. This avoids damage to our precious vintage buggies and allows you, as the slower driver, to learn the lines of the faster driver. Crashing, and taking both of you out, only slows the both of you down…..easier to just be courteous.

HAVE FUN

Be ready for your race, the sooner you are ready – the sooner we can start – giving more free time for everyone!

HAVE FUN

Please don’t be aggressive with your driving or other competitors. Erratic driving and or deliberate “hacking†will result in you being asked to leave the track for that race.

HAVE FUN

Did I mention have fun??

Other generalities for this meeting:

Due to the overwhelming success of “free runs†last year, we will be running “expression sessionsâ€. During the running of the event, at the end of EVERY ROUND of heats, we will be having approximately 10 to 15 minutes (depending on race schedule) of “expression session†time. Some of the titles for these events are:

"Chainsaw Massacre" – All Chain driven buggies – 2 or 4wd.

"Heavy Metal" – All “Monster†truck and or “Wild Willy†style buggies

"Insect Cup" – All buggies named after an insect!! Pretty self explanatory!

"Beach-combers" – All beach buggy/Sand Rail style buggies – preferably scale looking.

"Drag Queen" – Potential special event at the end of the cay where the fastest time will be recorded over a set distance. The winner will receive a prize. Open to all cars.

We will be having approximately 5 minutes between each race – as there are lots of us running multiple classes. If we can push that along and do it faster we will – as it will only add more time for “expression sessions†and the BBQ at the end of the day.

On Sunday evening we will present the trophies for Concourse. Concourse will consist of ENTRANTS CHOICE ONLY. This means that no single person will be picking the winners. A sheet will be required to be filled out with the concourse entrants name and car type listed. The winner of concourse will be the car with the MOST votes. There will be TWO categories for Concourse:

1) "Best Racer" - the best looking car that has actually run and raced over the weekend in at least one entire race - a "parade lap" does not count as a runner.

2) "Shelf Queen" - the best buggy that has been built for display only. It goes without saying that the cars must be eligible to fit in one of the two categories we have – VINTAGE and CLASSIC. That means that the cars considered eligible for concourse must have been released before December 1996.

******PLEASE NOTE: IF we have less than 5 entries for any given class 2 weeks before the event, we will have to cancel that class*******

Well- I am tired, my fingers are sore and my brain hurts!!

I really hope that you can all understand the guidelines and more importantly see just how simple I am trying to make these meetings to enjoy yourself.

More details on the specific timings of races and their finer details will come over the next couple of weeks.

No doubt you will have questions, so please fire away. This is surely going to be the biggest vintage meeting ever held in Australia, please come along and be part of the VENOM INTERNATIONAL CASTLE HILL VINTAGE BUGGY FESTIVAL.

ELECTRONIC on-line entries will be opened up shortly via the Castle Hill Clubs on line facility.

http://www.rctech.net/forum/australian-rac...-2011-a-32.html

[KalEl63]

I feel a road trip coming on maybe

[Capt Splatt]

It'd be great to have you along. We've got guys coming down from QLD for it and I'll be heading up from Canberra.

Previous years have had up to a 3rd of the entrants out-of-towners. Its a great day out.

Anyway, I need the moral support of another Terra Scorcher owner at the track!