Launceston R/C is proud to present the Sixth annual Launceston Toyota R/C Cup to be held on the 6th and 7th of August embracing our ability to race regardless of the temperature and weather outside!
This two day race meeting will bring together the best drivers from around Tasmania and Interstate for two days of intense indoor, electric R/C car racing with a range of classes providing an option for just about every EP R/C Off Road racer.
For a non club member, have no fear, as these events are open to all drivers!! We clubs just like to make a points series out of anything!!!! So if you are a racer from way back, just starting out, even a visiting racer, we’d be more than stoked to see you there!
Sponsors:
We are on the hunt for sponsors, so if you know of any businesses that may be interested please let Richard Green know at greeny@richardgreenphotography.com.au.
Raffle sponsorship’s are available at a price and level to suit any business.
Major Naming Sponsor
Class Sponsors
Hot Toddy’s Heater Installs
Trophy Traders
Timetable:
- Friday – 12:00 midday to 9:00 pm, Practice Session
- Saturday -7:30 am open, 8:00 controlled practice, 8.45 drivers briefing, 9.10am racing starts. 30 minute Lunch at Approx 1 pm. Finish approx 3:40pm with Trophies for class winners.
- Sunday – 7:30 am open, 8:00 controlled practice, 8.45 driver’s briefing, 9.10am racing starts. 30 minute Lunch at Approx 1 pm. Finish approx 4:40 pm with Trophies for class winners.
Where: Uniquely Tasmanian Pavilion, Quercus Rural Youth Park. Go here for details.
RC Tech Thread: http://www.rctech.net/forum/australian-events/940045-2016-launceston-r-c-cup-5-7-august.html
Entries: http://www.emailmeform.com/builder/form/P5s5FEbOYH9k9bc3R74B5
Format: 5 * 5 minute qualifiers, with single best race result to count. Triple 5 minute A finals, with best two counting, points for positions, qualifying as tie-breaker. Minimum two B/C/Lower finals (three if time permits).
Classes Saturday: 2wd Buggy Stock, 2wd Buggy Modified, Stadium Truck, Novice. Full details including rules for each class below. Any class may be removed if numbers do not reach at least 4 vehicles.
Classes Sunday: 2wd Short Course Truck, 4wd 10th Buggy Stock, 4wd 10th Buggy Modified, Junior. Full details including rules for each class below. Any class may be removed if numbers do not reach at least 4 vehicles.
**** PLEASE NOTE!! ****
Minimum of 5 drivers per class is a MUST in order for the class to be run
Cost: $30 for 1 class, $10 extra per extra class up to a maximum of $50 for 4 classes. Maximum of two classes per entrant, per day. For those that want to pay via direct deposit, the details are
Account name: Launceston R C
BSB: 067600
ACC: 1076 5818
Entry Forms: Entry forms can be found online soon…
Concours: Prize for best-presented car on Saturday and Sunday. The trophy will be presented after the drivers briefing.
Discussion Forums: The event can be discussed in the comments section here, or at the event thread at rctech.net when it is posted
Transponders: This race meeting will be scored using personal transponders. It is your responsibility to supply your own personal transponder (AMB personal transponder and MyLaps RC4 are suitable). We have a very limited number of transponders available for rent on a first-come, first-served basis at $10 for the day (conditions apply). Launceston RC does have a limited number of new transponders for sale at $100.
Rules: Rules for each class are outlined below. Race format and general event guidelines are as per Launceston R/C race rules. We anticipate this is a weekend that will be heavy on fun, and light on scrutineering and heavy-handed rule enforcement. Your cooperation will help make sure this is the case.
Track: For those who haven’t visited Launceston R/C before, the track surface has been evolving over the years to where the majority of the surface is carpet or artificial turf with man made jumps, humps and other artificial obstacles.
*** Time permitting, there will be a fresh track layout for this event to limit the advantage of local drivers. ***
Site Layout: Inside the Uniquely Pavillion will be the same as normal with race control, the canteen and drivers stand in the normal locations. It is anticipated that we will have a number of other groups and clubs displaying on the Sunday. This will be a Drop Off Only Zone for both days of the cup, with parking to the west of the pavillion as per the map below. There will be NO PARKING on the southern side of the pavillion.
Food & Drink: The Launceston RC Committee will source providers for hot food and drinks for the Saturday and Sunday of this event.
Coffee Buzz will be providing hot drinks throughout the event, so make sure you support them over at their facebook page.
Launceston RC will be running a canteen as per normal race nights with Drinks, Chips and Lollies. If you can help man this stall, please let Jade know.
Under no circumstance are alcoholic drinks to be brought on-site.
Practice:
- A practice session will open on Friday the 6th of August at 6:00pm. The track will close at 9:00pm precisely.
- Launceston R/C races each 2nd and 4th Friday night, and visitors are always welcome. Doors open by 6pm, with racing starting at 7.
- Controlled practice 8:00 – 8:45 AM Saturday and Sunday 6th and 7th of August.
- The track is closed at all other times, unless announced here at launcestonrc.com
Raffle: Our amazing raffle will be run once again this year. Tickets will be $2 each, or 3 for $5. Prizes will be added to the list as they arrive. Another huge thank you to our sponsors for their ongoing support. Please contact Richard if you can arrange for prizes to be donated for the raffle. Current prizes for our raffle are listed below and will be updated as we go.
On Site Facilities: There are toilets on site, however Launceston R/C will have a portaloo closer to the Uniquely Tasmanian Pavilion for this event. On site water is not potable so you should not drink it. Drinking Water will be available for purchase at the Canteen. There will be plenty of parking available, so please park sensibly, please keep your speed down as there will be a range of people of various ages attending the event. As mentioned above, there will be food on site for the event.
Class Rules:
1. Hot Toddys Heather Installs 2wd Stock 10th Buggy
- For 2wd 1/10th buggies only
- Hard-cased 2s LiPo/6-cell NiMh batteries only.
- Brushless motors to minimum of 17.5 turns
- Zero timing ESC in zero/blinky mode
- Open tyres
- PLEASE NOTE MOTOR/ESC limitations strictly apply in this class
- Other construction/size/weight rules per AARCMCC
2. Hearns Hobbies 2wd Mod 10th Buggy
- For 2wd 1/10th buggies only
- Hard-cased 2s LiPo/6-cell NiMh batteries only.
- Open motor/ESC
- Open tyres
- PLEASE NOTE MOTOR/ESC limitations strictly apply in this class
- Other construction/size/weight rules per AARCMCC
3. Trophy Traders 10th Stadium Truck
- For any 1/10th 2wd stadium trucks.
- Open Brushless Motors & Approved ESCs
- Up to 2s Hard-cased LiPo/6-cell NiMh batteries only.
- Open tyres.
- Other construction/size/weight rules per AARCMCC
5. Launceston Toyota 2wd Short Course Trucks
- 2wd Short Course Trucks
- Normal Launceston R/C SC Class
- 10.5 Brushless Motors & Approved ESCs
- Full fendered truck bodies
- Hard-cased 2s LiPo/6-cell NiMh maximum
- Full rules for the class are on the Launceston R/C website here
- PLEASE NOTE TYRE, MOTOR and ESC limitations strictly apply in this class.
6. Hearns Hobbies 10th Buggy 4wd Stock
- For any 1/10th 4wd buggies
- Brushless motors to minimum of 17.5 turns
- Up to 2s Hard-cased LiPo/6-cell NiMh batteries only.
- Open tyres.
- Other construction/size/weight rules per AARCMCC
7. 10th Buggy 4wd Open
- For any 1/10th 4wd buggies(2wd or 4wd).
- Open motor/ESC
- Up to 2s Hard-cased LiPo/6-cell NiMh batteries only.
- Open tyres.
- Other construction/size/weight rules per AARCMCC
8. Rebecca Green & Associates Junior 10th Offroad
- This is an open 10th scale off-road class for drivers 13 years of age and younger
- It is intended to provide an enjoyable class for younger children to race
- The class is open to 2wd Short Course Trucks (following the normal rules for that class), Stadium Truck and 10th Off-road buggies to minimum 17.5 turn brushless motors or RTR brushed.
- No turbo/dynamic timing to be used on ESCs
- 8th buggies/truggies are not permitted in this class.
- Winners of this class from the previous 2 years will not be permitted to enter and are asked to race in the appropriate class for their vehicle(s).
ENTRY LIST –
Hot Toddys Heather Installs 2wd Stock Buggy (3 more places)
- Will Haines (KEORC)
- Damien Betts (LRC)
- Sam Betts (LRC)
- Andrew Eberhardt (LRC)
- Matthew Chandler (LRC)
- James Atkinson (LRC)
- Gavin Thompson (NWRCCC)
- Richard Green (LRC)
- Danny Tatnell (LRC)
- Alex Court (LRC)
- Jade Chandler (LRC)
- Derek Beresford (LRC)
- Camo JP (Chargers RC, QLD)
- Brady Anthes (LRC)
- Callum Mitchell (LRC)
- Jessie Hilder (LRC)
- Daniel Loekoes (NWRCCC)
- Andrew Green (LRC)
- Todd Maxfield (LRC)
- Nathan Clark (LRC)
- Calvin James (LRC)
- Justin Harwood (LRC)
- Jarius Holmes
- Andrew MacKenzie (LRC)
- Zoltan Lokeos (NWRCCC)
- Justin Strickland (NWRCCC)
- Joel Took (LRC)
Hearns Hobbies 2wd Modified Buggy
- Justin Strickland (NWRCCC)
- Jessie Hilder (LRC)
- Daniel Lokeos (NWRCCC)
- Mark Rayner (NWRCCC)
- Tim Parsons (NWRCCC)
- Drew Butcher (NWRCCC)
- Justin Harwood (LRC)
- Zoltan Lokeos (NWRCCC)
- Sam Wells (LRC)
- Leo Lorenzen (NWRCCC)
Trophy Traders 2wd Stadium Truck (Entries Closed)
- Will Haines (KEORC)
- James Atkinson (LRC)
- Danny Tatnell (LRC)
- Derek Beresford (LRC)
- Todd Maxfield (LRC)
- Leo Lorenzen (NWRCCC)
- Calvin James (LRC)
- Tom West (LRC)
- Andrew MacKenzie (LRC)
- Drew Butcher (NWRCCC)
Launceston Toyota Short Course – 2wd Stock (7 more places)
- Will Haines (KEORC)
- James Atkinson (LRC)
- Richard Green (LRC)
- Alex Court (LRC)
- Jade Chandler (LRC)
- Brady Anthes (LRC)
- Tom West (LRC)
- Todd Maxfield (LRC)
- Ben Deavin (LRC)
- Nathan Clark (LRC)
- Leo Lorenzen (NWRCCC)
- Calvin James (LRC)
Hearns Hobbies 10th 4wd Stock Buggy (1 more place)
- Will Haines (KEORC)
- Matthew Chandler (LRC)
- Gavin Thompson (NWRCCC)
- Danny Tatnell (LRC)
- Camo JP (Chargers RC, QLD)
- Aaron Peck (LRC)
- Drew Butcher (NWRCCC)
- Andrew MacKenzie (LRC)
- Sam Betts (LRC)
10th 4wd Modified Buggy (1 more place)
- Jessie Hilder (LRC)
- Brady Anthes (LRC)
- Daniel Lokeos (NWRCCC)
- Ben Deavin (LRC)
- Drew Butcher (NWRCCC)
- Zoltan Lokeos (NWRCCC)
- Sam Wells (LRC)
- Damien Betts (LRC)
- Justin Harwood (LRC)
Novice
- Aaron Peck (LRC)
- Andrew Green (RM Class)
- Tom West (RM Class)
Junior Off-Road
- Callum Green (LRC)
- Lucas Chandler (LRC)
- Jenna Harwood (LRC)
- Yannie Rettas (LRC)
Launceston R/C Racers 
