2008 Drift/Time Attack Challenge @ Redline ALL INFO

[raine]

THE EVENT OF THE SUMMER IS NOW
The most competitive RC drift events invades California Speedway during the Redline Time Attack 2-day competition! This stand-alone event will feature a hybrid competition combining the finesse and excitement of tandem drift battle with the speed and precision of true time attack competition!

This isn't your usual parking lot event, because we will be holding the competition inside the world-famous speedway, right next to the pit/paddock where the full-sized competition cars are making their home for the weekend! You will also be parking your real car inside the Speedway, not outside of the track. The RC DriftClub Drift/Time Attack Challenge isn't just a side-show to a bigger 1:1 event - we are part of the festivities! The entire weekend will have television and magazine coverage!

Along with the competition, there will also be the Redline Time Attack competition featuring high speed, high-powered full-size 1:1 time attack cars trying to beat the clock on the world famous California Speedway!

In addition to the RC DriftClub Time Attack, HPI Racing will hold their RCGT competition on both days, showing off realistic exotic/GT/touring cars in door-to-door racing!

Also meet and take photos with Import Models Justene Jaro, Lisa Fleming, Misa Campo, and Jeri Lee at the JDM Theory NorCal to SoCal car show!

To top that off, this event will also serve as the Drift Showdown 2008 series wrap-up, where the grand prizes for the series will be given to the top 5 overall winners in each class!

This isn't your local parking lot competition, this is a big event with media coverage and full-size competition going on all weekend! RC DriftClub is where the best of the best will come to compete, and this weekend will be filled with full size racing, RC drifting, Import models, RC grip racing, show cars, and more. The ultimate challenge is here! This is an action-packed weekend, and THE biggest event this summer =D

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Event:
RC DriftClub Drift & Time Attack presented by HPI and Redline

Date:
2 DAYS Saturday/Sunday July 19th-20th, 2008

Location:
Redline Time Attack @ California Speedway, Fontana, CA
Directions: http://www.californiaspeedway.com/seati ... 5Fparking/

Classes/Entry Fee:

Xtreme RC Cars Magazine is offering FULL magazine coverage AND $10 per driver, so that means you save $10 from the original entry fee of $25!

$15 for Drift Battle (32 maximum entries)
$15 for Time Attack Battle (20 maximum entries)
*Drivers may enter both classes if there are slots available.

Your entry fee includes the following:
- Competition entry fee for BOTH days
- General ticket entry fee to California Speedway covered for BOTH days
- Parking fee covered for BOTH days
- Access to all functions going on at the Redline Time Attack event for BOTH days

Prizes:

Xtreme RC Cars Magazine is also offering CASH PRIZES to the top 3 drivers in each class!

Drift Battle
HPI Kit + $100 for first place
HPI products + $50 for second place
HPI products + $25 for third place

Time Attack
HPI Kit + $100 for first place
HPI products + $50 for second place
HPI products + $25 for third place

Drivers entered in both classes are eligible to win prizes in both classes.
There is no discount for running two classes, because each class has its own format and prize payout.

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Special notes for this event:
1. Time Attack and Drift Battle are seperate events.
2. Event prizes to 1st-3rd in each class (1st-3rd for Drift Battle, 1st-3rd for Time Attack)
3. Drivers are not required to enter both classes unless they wish to compete in both.
4. Drivers do not have to attend both days to be eligible for event prizes; however if you can only attend Sunday, then you'll start the main events at the bottom of your class.
5. Drivers must use a spread-spectrum (DSM) modulation radio ONLY; no crystal-radios please.
6. This special event is seperate from the 2008 points series.
7. Grand prizes for the 2008 points series will be handed out on Sunday afternoon. (Series prize winners not able to compete but can make the Sunday event, please PM me)
8. "On-time" rule will be STRICTLY ENFORCED. We will not wait for drivers who are not ready.
9. Battery dump, crash with damage, or equipment malfunction gets a DNF.
10. DNF during qualifying = your time for that round will be 1 minute (may be adjusted at time of event)
11. Drivers be ready when your group is called. We will not wait for anyone.
12. There will be no refunds, credits, or transfers on any pre-paid entries.
13. Specs/prizes/rules subject to change if necessary.

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HOW TO SIGN UP:
Signups closed Monday morning. There will be no walk-ups, so if you missed it then you missed it.

All RC drivers entered in the competition will be added to the Will Call list. Friends and family will need to pay $15 to get in to the event; PRINT THIS for a $5 discount at the entry gate.

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http://www.RCDriftClub.com
http://www.HPIRacing.com
http://www.HotBodiesonline.net
http://www.RedlineTrackEvents.com
http://www.RedlineTimeAttack.com
http://www.LiveSockets.com

[raine]

Weekend Schedule and Format:
SATURDAY
Will Call opens at 7am Saturday. RC Drivers should show up at the gate just before 7am. This will ensure you are at the front of the line and can get in before the rest of the crowds. when you arrive at the entry gate, your name will be on a list for the RC competition. The person at the gate will direct you where to go to drop-off equipment, and where to park. Driver's meeting begins at 8:00am SHARP. Qualifying begins at 8:30am SHARP. Saturday competition time is 8:00am-12:30pm. The rest of the day you may experience the rest of the show and the Redline Time Attack competition going on at the event.

Saturday Format:
- DRIVERS MEETING
- SATURDAY GROUP PHOTO & CONCOURSE 1
- CONTROLLED PRACTICE/QUALIFYING (Time Attack)
- SHORT BREAK
- CONTROLLED PRACTICE/QUALIFYING (Drift Battle)
- OPEN DRIFT PRACTICE - for remainder of time until the start of RCGT (12:30pm)

SUNDAY
Sunday competition time is from 12:00 noon-5:00pm because RCGT will be during the morning until 12:30pm. We will have the drivers meeting during the end of RCGT at noon. Driver's meeting begins at 12:00 noon SHARP. Based on qualifying from Saturday, we will hold both Time Attack and Drift Battle finals on Sunday. Time Attack Finals begin at 12:30pm SHARP.

Sunday Format:
DRIVERS MEETING
- SUNDAY GROUP PHOTO & CONCOURSE 2
CONTROLLED PRACTICE/FINAL RUN (Time Attack)
CONTROLLED PRACTICE (Drift Battle)
TANDEM BRACKET FINAL (Drift Battle)
WRAP/UP - Prize presentation for Drift/Time Attack Challenge & 2008 Series

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Controlled Practice/Qualifying (Time Attack and Drift Battle, Saturday):
Each group gets a 5 minute practice session before they qualify, instead of an open morning practice. This makes it even for drivers as far as "down time" between practice and qualifying, regardless of what group you're in. So when your group is called, you will get 5 minutes of practice, 5 minutes afterward for battery pack swaps/fine tuning, then the qualifying session begins.

Controlled Practice/Final Run (Time Attack ONLY, Sunday):
Drivers will be sorted in groups from slowest to fastest for the "Final Run." Each group gets a 5 minute practice session before they do their final run, instead of an open morning practice. This makes it even for drivers as far as "down time" between practice and competing, regardless of what group you're in. So when your group is called, you will get 5 minutes of practice, 5 minutes afterward for battery pack swaps/fine tuning, then the final session begins. Fastest 3 drivers win prizes.

Tandem BRACKET FINAL (Drift Battle ONLY, Sunday):
Tandem battles will have 1 practice lap PER PAIR. Same judging as all RC DriftClub events. Tandems will be judged VERY TIGHT. Top 3 drivers win prizes.

Time Attack layout is as follows:

A. Staging area, all cars must be here before we begin.
B. Starting line is here.
C. Make sure you're on the inside of these dots, since you will be carrying a lot of speed through this section.
D. This is the finish line.
E. You DO NOT re-enter the staging area during your laps. Note the red lines outlining the course.

Tandem layout is as follows:

A. Lead car starts here. Chase car starts at the second line, marked "G."
B. We will judge the ENTIRE lap.
C. We want to see a left to right switchback here. Speed/angle will be considered during judging.
D. We want to see the "max out" line here from BOTH cars.
E. We want to see tight apex drift here with no stalling.
F. We want to see tight apex drift here with a strong exit.
G. This is the finish line for a tandem battle lap.

[raine]

Vehicle Requirements For This Event

CHASSIS
Any-brand 1/10-scale electric 4wd touring car chassis, following RC DriftClub "General Chassis" rules (click HERE).

ELECTRONICS
1. DSM or spread-spectrum modulation radios ONLY, no crystals.
2. No motor limit; brushed or brushless in any wind allowed.
3. Batteries limited to 6-cell 7.2 Ni-Cd/Ni-MH or 2-cell 7.4 Li-Po only.
4. No electronic driving aids allowed.

BODIES
1. 190mm or 200mm "street looking" or drift/specific bodies i.e. all HPI drift, Tamiya and Yokomo drift bodies are all legal; this INCLUDES exotics/supercars (Ford GT, Lamborghini's), classics (Camaro, etc.) and only Impreza/Lancer rally bodies.
2. ROAR/IFMAR-type racing bodies (i.e. Protoform Mazda, DNA, LeMans type, etc.), Pike's Peak-style (Suzuki), or SUV/truck bodies are NOT ALLOWED.
3. Rear wing(s) are allowed provided they do not detract from the realistic looks of the body. Any wings included with the body (in the same package) are legal. We won't too be strict on this, just don't run some giant 1/8-scale thing that doesn't look scale.

WHEELS
1. Wheels must be street-looking type, 26mm wide, 1 or 2-piece.
2. Racing dish or racing mesh-type wheels are NOT ALLOWED.

TIRES
Drivers must provide their own tires for both time attack and/or drift battle.
TIME ATTACK: For the Time Attack qualifying runs, you must run HPI Racing #4733, #4734, #4735, or #4790 X-Pattern Radial Tire 26mm D-Compound only.
DRIFT: For the Tandem Drift Final Battles, you must run HPI Racing #4406 or #4425 T-Drift tires only.

All vehicles will be subject to tech inspections at any time. We reserve the right to disqualify any vehicle that does not meet the event requirements or are deemed unfair or unfit to compete.

[raine]

QUALIFYING GROUPS FOR THIS WEEKEND

QUALIFYING GROUPS – DRIFT BATTLE
GROUP 1 (Turn marshals = group 6)
George Davis (West Hills, CA) Hot Bodies - Team DRIFT NUTZ
Miguel Guerrero (Los Angeles, CA) Yokomo -Team DRIFT CHASERS
Ritchi Umali (Lomita, CA) Team Losi - Team 3D
Alain Chau (Midway City, CA) Hot Bodies - Team TOUGE KNIGHTS
Carlos Martinez (Harbor, CA) Hot Bodies

GROUP 2 (Turn marshals = group 1)
Valentin Hoang (Garden Grove, CA) Hot Bodies - Team N/A
Mikko Yang (Monterey Park, CA) Hot Bodies - Team D-STYLE
Ryan Delmendo (Bellflower, CA) Hot Bodies - Team DRIFT NUTZ
Wes Handy (Inglewood, CA) HPI Racing
JC Stephenson (Garden Grove, CA) Yokomo -Team DRIFT CHASERS

GROUP 3 (Turn marshals = group 2)
Mike Holes (Cherry Valley, CA) Hot Bodies - Team DRIFT NUTZ
Alfonso Williams (High Desert, CA) HPI Racing
Marc Marquez (West Covina, CA) HPI Racing - Team TOUGE KNIGHTS
RJ Lardizabal (Moreno Valley, CA) HPI Racing - Team D-STYLE
Eric Rosales (Fullerton, CA) Yokomo

GROUP 4 (Turn marshals = group 3)
Mac Cruz (Carson, CA) Hot Bodies - Team TOUGE KNIGHTS
Nick Viglienzoni (Sylmar, CA) Hot Bodies - Team DRIFT NUTZ
Rob Rosales (Fullerton, CA) Hot Bodies
Mark Bierig (Houston, TX) HPI Racing - Team N/A
Tyrone Abella (La Puente, CA) Hot Bodies - Team D-STYLE

GROUP 5 (Turn marshals = group 4)
Veje Roberts (Los Angeles, CA) Hot Bodies - Team DRIFT NUTZ
Andrew Bierig (Houston, TX) HPI Racing - Team N/A
Mike Surinsuk (Arleta, CA) Hot Bodies - Team TOUGE KNIGHTS
Tim Hallock (Carson, CA) Hot Bodies - Team 3D
Brandon Strickland (Gardena, CA) Team Associated
Kenneth Eslava (Sun Valley, CA) Hot Bodies - Team DRIFT NUTZ

GROUP 6 (Turn marshals = group 5)
Lloyd Javier (Westminster, CA) HPI Racing - Team TOUGE KNIGHTS
Richard Eslava (Glendale, CA) Hot Bodies - Team DRIFT NUTZ
Jhon Mundo (San Fernando Valley, CA) Hot Bodies - Team D-STYLE
Tony Phalen (Foothill Ranch, CA) Hot Bodies
Bryan Agustin (Los Angeles, CA) Yokomo -Team DRIFT CHASERS
Collin Cocores (Foothill Ranch, CA) Hot Bodies - Team HPI RACING

QUALIFYING GROUPS – TIME ATTACK
GROUP 1 (Turn marshals = group 4)
Miguel Guerrero (Los Angeles) Hot Bodies -Team DRIFT CHASERS
George Davis (West Hills, CA) Hot Bodies - Team DRIFT NUTZ
Valentin Hoang (Garden Grove) Hot Bodies - Team N/A
JC Stephenson (Garden Grove, CA) Yokomo -Team DRIFT CHASERS
Wes Handy (Inglewood, CA) HPI Racing
Marc Marquez (West Covina, CA) HPI Racing - Team TOUGE KNIGHTS

GROUP 2 (Turn marshals = group 1)
Nick Viglienzoni (Sylmar, CA) Hot Bodies - Team DRIFT NUTZ
Mac Cruz (Carson, CA) Hot Bodies - Team TOUGE KNIGHTS
Jon Lee (?) HPI Racing
Jay Ebue (?) HPI Racing - Team TOUGE KNIGHTS
Mark Bierig (Houston, TX) HPI Racing - Team N/A
Andrew Bierig (Houston, TX) HPI Racing - Team N/A

GROUP 3 (Turn marshals = group 2)
Veje Roberts (Los Angeles, CA) Hot Bodies - Team DRIFT NUTZ
Mike Surinsuk (Arleta, CA) Hot Bodies - Team TOUGE KNIGHTS
Bryan Agustin (Los Angeles) Yokomo -Team DRIFT CHASERS
Alain Chau (Midway City, CA) Hot Bodies - Team TOUGE KNIGHTS
Randy Villanueva (Walnut, CA) Hot Bodies - Team TOUGE KNIGHTS
Jhon Mundo (San Fernando Valley, CA) Hot Bodies - Team D-STYLE

GROUP 4 (Turn marshals = group 3)
Rodney Wills (Foothill Ranch, CA) - Team HPI RACING
James Revilla (Walnut, CA) Hot Bodies - Team MAX OUT
Collin Cocores (Foothill Ranch, CA) - Team HPI RACING
Andrew Hilman (Foothill Ranch, CA) - Team HPI RACING
Tony Phalen (Foothill Ranch, CA) Hot Bodies

[raine]

ALL UPDATES TO ABOVE INFO LISTED IN THIS POST

July 10 Update)
Drift Battle Prizes
1st. HPI kit TBA
2nd. HPI stuff
3rd. HPI stuff

Time Attack Prizes
1st. HPI kit TBA
2nd. HPI stuff
3rd. HPI stuff

July 12 Update)
Xtreme RC Cars Magazine has sponsored the event and the drivers by offering FULL magazine coverage and a $10 DISCOUNT for every driver entry! (Those who entered before the discount will be refunded $10 per entry ticket through Paypal)

July 12 Update)
Xtreme RC Cars also offering CASH PRIZES to the top 3 drivers in each class. So prizes for the event are now:

Drift Battle
HPI Kit + $100 for first place
HPI products + $50 for second place
HPI products + $25 for third place

Time Attack
HPI Kit + $100 for first place
HPI products + $50 for second place
HPI products + $25 for third place

July 14 Update)
Redline guys got back to me, here's more info:

GETTING IN:
There will be gate personal that will allow RC drivers into the vendor area were we will have our space all set to go (see map linked below) All RC drivers signed up will be allowed in for free; friends/family will be charged $15 per person, so if there are people riding in your car/truck at the gate and only you are competiing, the rest of the people will have to pay to get in. All you have to do is say you're with the RC car event and they get the discounted $15 entry fee - but I'd print the flyer just in case. We strongly suggest that people carpool as much as possible.

PACKING LIST:
An RC paddock will be provided. Everyone should bring the usual items (EZ-ups, tables, chairs, extension cords, power strips.) We encourage teams to share EZ-ups/pit tables, as space is limited.

TRACK LOCATION:
The track/pit area is located right in the MIDDLE of the raceway!) in between the vendor's area and the car show area. Like dead center. Like right there. LOL (see map linked below)

TRACK SURFACE:
The surface will be black asphalt. Weather predicts a tad hot, so traction will be good.

POWER:
AC power will be supplied, but everyone will need to bring extension cords and power strips, to divide the power up and to reach where we are located.

MAP LINK: Click here

[Oldster]

Vehicle Requirements For This Event

CHASSIS
Any-brand 1/10-scale electric 4wd touring car chassis, following RC DriftClub "General Chassis" rules (click HERE).

James, do these rules apply to the Time Attack vehicles as well?

The reason I ask, is I was planning on running a chassis that is a production touring car chassis but the name is not labled as a "TC" chassis.

[raine]

Vehicle Requirements For This Event

CHASSIS
Any-brand 1/10-scale electric 4wd touring car chassis, following RC DriftClub "General Chassis" rules (click HERE).

James, do these rules apply to the Time Attack vehicles as well?

The reason I ask, is I was planning on running a chassis that is a production touring car chassis but the name is not labled as a "TC" chassis.

What is it

[yusk8ing]

BODIES
1. 190mm or 200mm "street looking" or drift/specific bodies i.e. all HPI drift, Tamiya and Yokomo drift bodies are all legal; this INCLUDES exotics/supercars (Ford GT, Lamborghini's), classics (Camaro, etc.) and only Impreza/Lancer rally bodies.
2. ROAR/IFMAR-type racing bodies (i.e. Protoform Mazda, DNA, LeMans type, etc.), Pike's Peak-style (Suzuki), or SUV/truck bodies are NOT ALLOWED.

soo does this mean i can run an integra for time attack? ^_^

[raine]

BODIES
1. 190mm or 200mm "street looking" or drift/specific bodies i.e. all HPI drift, Tamiya and Yokomo drift bodies are all legal; this INCLUDES exotics/supercars (Ford GT, Lamborghini's), classics (Camaro, etc.) and only Impreza/Lancer rally bodies.
2. ROAR/IFMAR-type racing bodies (i.e. Protoform Mazda, DNA, LeMans type, etc.), Pike's Peak-style (Suzuki), or SUV/truck bodies are NOT ALLOWED.

soo does this mean i can run an integra for time attack? ^_^

Time Attack yes;

In drift class though, only what you know is legal (RWD/AWD, usual drift cars)


...oh wait it's Mike S. In that case, banned. j/k

[yusk8ing]

mkay thank J/er/k lol.

[raine]

I'm going to delete the error posts so people won't get confused, the ticket site seems to be working fine now. And sorry about that Tim - stupid Paypal setting... would be nice if I knew this earlier LOL

[LABasher]

lol its ok i just sent the email with drivers names and info.

im guessing the day of they will have our info and call our names so we can head into the event.

[raine]

lol its ok i just sent the email with drivers names and info.

im guessing the day of they will have our info and call our names so we can head into the event.

Yes, your names will be listed at the front gate

[inglewood_drifter]

james i paid already and everything. i forgot to put my location and i guess chassis. inglewood(hpiracing)

[peetiewonder]

My location is West hills and my chassis is Cyclone for Time Attack and Cyclone S for Drift Attack. The loud tamiya will be my back up