kwong2001
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As some of you know, RC Nitro built a 100mph Super Nitro. This is a contest inspired by that car. The basic rules are minimal, car can't be longer than 40 inches and any powerplant is allowed as long as it drives the wheels.
I've got a RS4 project car that i'm building up for high speed runs. If my financial and work situation allows it, then I will most definitely be entering the event. They have not announced the date or where it will be at, but I know it will be somewhere in southern california most likely during the summer.
If you can make it out to this event, or enter, it would be something to watch or participate in. I believe it will be dominated by the electrics since their potential is so high. I've heard of a few people wanting to stack like 24 batteries in a car with a brushless motor. Also, there are a bunch of people that are building their cars damn near from scratch. Several people will have dual hand modified .21's in their cars.
It will definitely get interesting. With so many forces on the car at over 90mph, expect some of the most amazing crashes ever seen. Also, someone will break the world record.
I've got a RS4 project car that i'm building up for high speed runs. If my financial and work situation allows it, then I will most definitely be entering the event. They have not announced the date or where it will be at, but I know it will be somewhere in southern california most likely during the summer.
If you can make it out to this event, or enter, it would be something to watch or participate in. I believe it will be dominated by the electrics since their potential is so high. I've heard of a few people wanting to stack like 24 batteries in a car with a brushless motor. Also, there are a bunch of people that are building their cars damn near from scratch. Several people will have dual hand modified .21's in their cars.
It will definitely get interesting. With so many forces on the car at over 90mph, expect some of the most amazing crashes ever seen. Also, someone will break the world record.
www.rccaraction.com said:
the Vehicles
1. Wheel-driven vehicles only. Vehicles powered by thrust (jet, rocket, propeller, etc.) are not allowed. Turbine power is allowed only if the turbine is used to drive the wheels, not for thrust.
2. Vehicles may be powered by engine(s) or motor(s) of any number and configuration.
3. Vehicles may be any weight, with any chassis configuration and any number of wheels—but the completed vehicle may not exceed 40 inches (1016mm) in length.
4. All vehicles must use commercially available FM radio gear with a functioning fail-safe system set to apply full brake in the event of signal loss or interference.
5. Vehicles are not required to look like any type of "real" car or truck, but all entries must have some type of 3-dimensional “cockpit area” with windows (clear or painted). It’s OK if your car looks like a space ship as long as it appears to have a place for a guy to sit.
6. The vehicle must remain operable after its speed runs. Sacrificial motors or power systems that are inoperable after a run are not permitted.
7. Drivers must operate their vehicles from a fixed position. Chase cars are not permitted.
8. Drivers or teams may enter as many cars as they like.
the entrants
Entrants will be divided into three classes: Manufacturer Team, Independent Team and Individual.
MANUFACTURER TEAM: entries fielded by RC companies will run in the Manufacturer Team class.
INDEPENDANT TEAM: if the entered vehicle is the collaboration of three or more individuals operating without the support of a manufacturer, it will run in the Independent Team class. High school shop teams, university engineering departments, RC clubs ... this is your class!
INDIVIDUAL: any vehicle entered by a single person will run in the Individual class.
the winner
Each vehicle will be given three attempts to make its fastest run through an electronic speed trap. The vehicle with the absolute highest peak speed will be declared the overall winner, and separate awards will be given to the fastest vehicles in the Manufacturer, Independent and Individual classes.
Special awards will also be given for “Most Innovative Design,” “Fastest-Looking”, “Fastest Production Car” (for vehicles that are still recognizable as production-based cars and trucks), “Fastest Engine-Powered Car” and “Fastest Electric Car.” We may also make up some awards at the event, based on the type of vehicle that show up (Fastest Monster Truck? Fastest Motorcycle? Surprise us!). It’s a top-speed contest, but we’ll also reward creativity and originality; we don’t want every car to be a rail with 20 cells.
Where & When
The event will be scheduled not earlier than June 1, 2005 (exact date to be announced) and will take place at the Irwindale Speedway in Irwindale, CA. Stay tuned to RC Car Action and rccaraction.com for details.