Launceston R/C is proud to present their first sanctioned state title, the Fergies Betta 2018 AARCMCC Tasmanian Electric Off Road Titles to be held on the 18th and 19th of August 2018 embracing our ability to race regardless of the temperature and weather outside! So throw on your warmest clothes (or your most tropical ones to ward off the cold) and let’s get racing!

This two day race meeting will bring together the best drivers from around Tasmania and Australia 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.

Our regular Launceston R/C Cup is normally open to members and non members alike, however as a sanctioned AARCMCC event we can only accept entries from people who are members of AARCMCC affiliated clubs. However Launceston R/C always welcomes new members, and most certainly welcomes spectators!

Sponsorships: 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.

Sponsorship’s are available at a price and level to suit any business, and prizes for the raffle will also be accepted as a sponsorship.

Naming Sponsor

Sponsors

Lilydale Take Away

Raffle: There will be a raffle run over Saturday, and drawn at the conclusion of racing that day, for a number of Proline tyres donated by Proline Racing Australia. Please find the raffle books at the canteen at the track.

Timetable:

• Friday – 10:00 am 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 3:40 pm with Trophies for class winners.

Where: Uniquely Tasmanian Pavilion, Quercus Rural Youth Park. Go here for details.

RC Tech Thread: https://www.rctech.net/forum/australian-events/1019860-2018-aarcmcc-tasmanian-electric-off-road-titles.html#post15244183

Entries (ENTRIES ARE NOW CLOSED): Entries can be found by following this link, please record the entry ID that is displayed once you have completed your form as this is needed as a reference when you pay your fees. https://www.emailmeform.com/builder/form/2h5j4KLEdDlbz7SWifaJP

Format: 4 * 5 minute qualifiers, with two best race result to count. Triple 5 minute A finals. Minimum two B/C/Lower finals

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 8 vehicles. You can not cross enter Stock and Modified 2wd Buggy, or 2wd Stock and 2wd Junior.

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 8 vehicles. You can not cross enter Stock and Modified 2wd Buggy, or 2wd Stock and 2wd Junior.

Control Tyres: As a AARCMCC sanctioned State titles, there will be a control tyre for all driven wheels (rear tyres on most vehicles, and fronts on 4wd only). Those tyres are Proline Pyramid, Wedge, Prism and Pin Point depending on class.

Non driven tyres on 2wd are open still. The club is making a bulk order of tyres from Sponsor Proline Australia. A limited quality of 2wd Front: Wedge Squared 2.2″ Z3 8230-103 for $20 a pair will be available at the track. Control tyres and optionally available fronts are as below.

 

**** PLEASE NOTE!! ****

Minimum of 8 drivers per class is a MUST in order for the class to be run (less at the organisers discretion) 

Cost: $30 for 1 class, $50 for 2 classes, $60 for three classes and $70 for four classes. Maximum of two classes per entrant, per day. Payments must be made via direct deposit using your entry ID as a reference. Junior Entries only $10. Payments must be received at least 1 week before the event.

Account name: Launceston R C
BSB: 067600
ACC: 1076 5818

Concours: Prize for best-presented car in each chassis class. The trophy will be presented after the drivers briefing.

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). To book a rental transponder please email lrc@mackz.me

Rules and Regulations: Rules for each class are outlined below. Race format and general event guidelines are as per AARCMCC regulations. We hope 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.

There will be no unsportsmanlike behaviour or intentional abuse of equipment will be tolerated. No participant is to make offensive, disparaging or insulting remarks about any other participant, official, volunteer or spectator. Any behaviour or conduct which is considered to bring the sport into disrepute will not be tolerated.

All batteries must be 2S Li-Poly Hard Case and be on the approved battery list by BRCA or ROAR as per AARCMCC regulations. All batteries must be charged in a Lipo sack.

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. As per AARCMCC regulations the track will have a fresh layout for the State Title.

Site Location & Travel Guide: Launceston R/C Operates from Quercus park located just before 435 Oaks Road, Carrick. This site is 15 minutes from Launceston, or from Launceston Airport respectively. There is a significant variety of accommodation available in the Launceston and Hadspen areas in a variety of types and price ranges. There is also a number of Car Rental agencies available at Launceston Airport.

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 state title, 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: We are proud to announce that Sailor Food Truck will be on site for Saturday and Sunday allowing purchase of delicious food and drinks.

They are an exciting new Food Truck offering fresh Tassie produce; Calamari, Octopus, Mussels, Dinosaur Beef Ribs, King Island Cray Fish, burgers and more.

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.

For Coffee we are pleased to announce that Little Red Coffee will be bringing their van out on Saturday and Sunday to help keep up the caffeine supply to everybody for the weekend. Make sure you head over and like their facebook page too https://www.facebook.com/Little-Red-Coffee-Food-Van-411169036014395/ !

Under no circumstance are alcoholic drinks to be brought on-site.

 

Practice:

• A practice session will open on Friday the 17th of August at 10:00 am. The track will close at 9:00pm precisely.
• Launceston R/C races every 2nd 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 18th and 19th of August.
• The track is closed at all other times, unless announced here at launcestonrc.com

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. Fergies Betta 2wd Stock 10th Buggy

• For 2wd 1/10th buggies only
• Brushless motors to minimum of 17.5 turns
• Zero timing ESC in zero/blinky mode
• Control rear tyres
• PLEASE NOTE MOTOR/ESC limitations strictly apply in this class as per AARCMCC
• Other construction/size/weight rules per AARCMCC

2. 720 Spin 2wd Mod 10th Buggy

• For 2wd 1/10th buggies only
• Open motor/ESC
• Control rear tyres
• PLEASE NOTE MOTOR/ESC limitations strictly apply in this class as per AARCMCC
• Other construction/size/weight rules per AARCMCC

3. Lilydale Take Away 10th Stadium Truck

• For any 1/10th 2wd stadium trucks.
• Open Brushless Motors & Approved ESCs
• Control rear tyres.
• PLEASE NOTE MOTOR/ESC limitations strictly apply in this class as per AARCMCC
• Other construction/size/weight rules per AARCMCC

5. Lilydale Take Away 2wd Short Course Trucks

• 2wd Short Course Trucks
• Normal Launceston R/C SC Class
• 10.5 Brushless Motors & Approved ESCs
• Full fendered truck bodies
• Control rear tyres.
• PLEASE NOTE MOTOR/ESC limitations strictly apply in this class as per AARCMCC
• Other construction/size/weight rules per AARCMCC

6. Fergies Betta 10th Buggy 4wd Stock

• For any 1/10th 4wd buggies
• Brushless motors to minimum of 17.5 turns
• Control tyres.
• PLEASE NOTE MOTOR/ESC limitations strictly apply in this class as per AARCMCC
• Other construction/size/weight rules per AARCMCC

7. 720 Spin 10th Buggy 4wd Open

• For any 1/10th 4wd buggies(2wd or 4wd).
• Open motor/ESC
• Control tyres.
• Other construction/size/weight rules per AARCMCC

8. Novice

• Open to any 1:10 scale vehicles including buggies, stadium trucks and short course trucks.
• No tyre limitations
• As a beginner class it is suggested 13.5 turn motors or less, anything faster needs to be approved by the event organisers
• Other construction/size/weight rules per AARCMCC

9. Fergies Betta 2wd Buggy Junior

• This is a class for drivers 13 years of age and younger
• It is intended to provide an enjoyable class for younger children to race
• or 2wd 1/10th buggies only
• Brushless motors to minimum of 17.5 turns
• Zero timing ESC in zero/blinky mode
• Control rear tyres
• PLEASE NOTE MOTOR/ESC limitations strictly apply in this class as per AARCMCC
• Other construction/size/weight rules per AARCMCC

ENTRY LIST –

Fergies Betta 2wd Stock Buggy

1. Richard Green (LRC)
2. Andrew Eberhardt (LRC)
3. Jade Chandler (LRC)
4. Chris Madziara (LRC)
5. Alex Cort (LRC)
6. Tom West (LRC)
7. Daniel Aherne (LRC)
8. Adrian Gray (STMCC)
9. James Atkinson (LRC)
10. Ian Scott (LRC)
11. Yannie Rettas (LRC)
12. Clint Brown (LRC)
13. Justin Harwood (LRC)
14. Rob Jones (Melbourne)
15. Matthew Chandler (LRC)
16. Leo Lorenzen (LRC)

720 Spin 2wd Modified Buggy

1. Jon Philpott (KRCORCC)
2. Lachlan Donnelly (Castle Hill)
3. Brady Anthes (LRC)
4. Steven Madziara (LRC)
5. Damien Betts (LRC)
6. Sam Betts (LRC)
7. Andrew Mackenzie (LRC)
8. Callum Mitchell (LRC)
9. Mitchell “3 wheeler” Pratt (LORRCCC)
10. Calvin James (LRC)

Lilydale Take Away 2wd Stadium Truck

1. Tom West (LRC)
2. James Atkinson (LRC)
3. Adrian Gray (STMCC)
4. Anthony Fisher (LRC)
5. Leo Lorenzen (LRC)

Lilydale Take Away Short Course – 2wd 

1. Jade Chandler (LRC)
2. Chris Madziara (LRC)
3. Alex Cort (LRC)
4. Tom West (LRC)
5. James Atkinson (LRC)
6. Leo Lorenzen (LRC)
7. Calvin James (LRC)

Fergies Betta 10th 4wd Stock Buggy

1. Zack Scott (LRC)
2. Daniel Aherne (LRC)
3. Clint Brown (LRC)
4. Rob Jones (Melbourne)
5. Leo Lorenzen (LRC)

720 Spin 10th 4wd Modified Buggy

1. Jon Philpott (KRCORCC)
2. Lachlan Donnelly (Castle Hill)
3. Brady Anthes (LRC)
4. Damien Betts (LRC)
5. Mark Davis (STMCC)
6. Sam Betts (LRC)
7. Callum Mitchell (LRC)
8. Mitchell “3 wheeler” Pratt (LORRCCC)
9. Andrew Mackenzie (LRC)
10. Calvin James (LRC)

Novice

1. Anthony Fisher (LRC)
2. Zack Scott (LRC)
3. Cody Mackay (LRC)
4. Linc Brown (LRC)
5. Lucas Chandler (LRC)

Fergies Betta Junior Off-Road

1. Lucas Chandler (LRC)
2. Callum Green (LRC)
3. Isaac Davis (STMCC)
4. Zack Scott (LRC)
5. Cody Mackay (LRC)
6. Linc Brown (LRC)

12/06/2018 – 5 (first day)
02/07/2018 – 9
16/07/2018 – 20
23/07/2018 – 34
03/08/2018 – 43
04/08/2018 – 47
05/08/2018 – 49
07/08/2018 – 55
12/08/2018 – 61