R.C.C.A.O.I. National Rounds 2011

[Legacy555]

Hi all,

There are six national rounds in 2011 - 3 in 2wd and 3 in 4wd. Your best 2 results from the 3 count.

1 May - 4wd Round 1 - Griffeen Valley, Lucan
5 June - 2wd Round 1 - Griffeen Valley, Lucan
26 June - 4wd Round 2 - Griffeen Valley, Lucan
14 August - 2wd Round 2 - Griffeen Valley, Lucan
4 September - 4wd Round 3 - Griffeen Valley, Lucan
18 September - 2wd Round 3 - Griffeen Valley, Lucan

SAVE THE DATES!!!!

It costs 10 euros to join the RCCAOI, and a race fee for each day also applies - more info later.

[Legacy555]

With only 6 weeks to first RCCAOI round, I thought I'd stick a bit of info up for the newbies

1. The RCCAOI (Radio Controlled Car Association of Ireland) is the sport's governing body which runs the Irish National Championship each year.

2. This year there is a Modified and a Clubman (10.5 motors or greater) class at each event. It is hoped that everyone will take part.

3. Your overall position will determine whether you are offered an entry for the next Euros/Worlds

4. All of the events in 2011 are scheduled to be held in Griffeen Valley, but it is hoped that as soon as another club is in a position to hold a round of the series that they will.

5. Your performance in the RCCAOI series determines your formula grading for the following year. So if you do well at the nationals, you may find yourself in a faster heat next year.

Ill add more info as I think of it - or else you can post a question.

Will

[eda]

Originally Posted by Legacy555

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2. This year there is a Modified and a Clubman (10.5 motors or greater) class at each event. It is hoped that everyone will take part.

Does this include Clubman 4WD?

[Legacy555]

Originally Posted by eda

Does this include Clubman 4WD?

I can't speak for the Association, but I don't see why not. I think its very important that the RCCAOI caters for all levels of racers in an effort to increase the pool of knowledge and ultimately make drivers faster.

I would imagine that a 4wd clubman class can only benefit the championship and section.

I will speak to Tony Kavanagh (the RCCAOI 1/10 Offroad rep) and ask him about this, or he may respond directly if he looks at the this thread.

I would suggest that the class is goverened to be most beneficial for the novice racers - maybe the "Stock" spec advanced timing esc's should be banned....?..... otherwise it defeats the spirit of the competition

[mole2k]

If you were making up a ruleset for a clubman I would strongly advise that "stock" spec speed controllers are outlawed or at least made sure they don't use the advancing profiles as otherwise you're just running a modified. My GM120 2010 + Graupner 10.5t can easily beat a 6.5t and give most 5.5t's a run for their money.

[tony6187]

hows it going lads.with respects to a 10.5 4wd clubman class it is planned and once there is interset will be run.the spirit of the clubman class will be no advance timing allowed and spot checks will be performed.also motor timing is to be as per manufacturer settings when new.if you wish to run a 10.5 with timing advance you would be welcome in the modified class.
entries for the nationals will be taken on the day but pre entry would be greatly appriciated(entries to me at tonymk@eircom.net stating name,club and class entered and crystals.)
as will mentioned the membership fee to join the rccaoi is 10 euro one off payment plus 5 euro one off payment per class,with a race fee on each day to be confirmed with the dmcc. feel free to contact me on oople or at the above email with any questions you may have

[Legacy555]

Originally Posted by Legacy555

There are six national rounds in 2011 - 3 in 2wd and 3 in 4wd. Your best 2 results from the 3 count.

1 May - 4wd Round 1 - Griffeen Valley, Lucan
5 June - 2wd Round 1 - Griffeen Valley, Lucan
26 June - 4wd Round 2 - Griffeen Valley, Lucan
14 August - 2wd Round 2 - Griffeen Valley, Lucan
4 September - 4wd Round 3 - Griffeen Valley, Lucan
18 September - 2wd Round 3 - Griffeen Valley, Lucan

SAVE THE DATES!!!!

It costs 10 euros to join the RCCAOI, and a race fee for each day also applies - more info later.

Ok, here is some clarification for you all, with 5 and a bit weeks to go till the first 4wd national round....

Classes:
4wd Clubman - see RCCAOI rules - plus the following applies: 10.5 or greater motor only, timing advance on esc set to factory default settings.

4wd Modified - see RCCAOI rules

2wd Clubman - see RCCAOI rules - plus the following applies: 10.5 or greater motor only, timing advance on esc set to factory default settings.

2wd Modified - see RCCAOI rules

Each meeting has 4 rounds of 'round by round' qualifying - your 2 best qualifying scores are added together to give your grid position. Pole gets 100, 2nd gets 99, 3rd gets 98, 4th gets 97 etc.
There are then 2 finals for all. Winner of the A final gets 100 points, 2nd gets 99, 3rd gets 98 etc, etc.
So after qualifying and 2 finals, everybody should ahve 3 scores of which you add up your two best - this gives us the final classifiations. Maximum points available on each round is 200.

It'll be a tough championship this year - really looking forward to it.

[Legacy555]

Hi all,

Just a reminder about the RCCAOI round on Sunday May 1st.
The National round is for 4wd cars only, but there will be a normal days racing for 2wd cars also - so please come racing as normal.

The current track design will stay the same until the national round is over - so you will be tackling a new track for the next club championship round on May 8th.

Best of luck, and I hope you will all support a great event.

Will

[kartstuffer]

Good idea to keep the track the same so we are able to practice on it coming up to the round.
Well done on the website results etc Will as im sure it takes up a lot of your time.

[Legacy555]

Hi All,

Just a quick reminder about racing in Griffeen Valley this Sunday - May 1st: it's the first RCCAOI round for 4wd only. So classes being raced on the day are;

4wd Modified (RCCAOI only - open to everyone, register on the day)
4wd Clubman (RCCAOI only - open to everyone, register on the day)
2wd Modified (All DMCC members and guests)
2wd Clubman (All DMCC members and guests)

I hope that anyone with a 4wd 1/10th Electric Offroad car from all over the island will come and participate. The clubman class means that there will be great competition amongst the novice drivers using 10.5 turn or greater motors.

PM me if you have any questions,

Will

[Legacy555]

I should also have mentioned that the track is now closed until Sunday morning. This is to allow as much grass recovery as possible before the national round.

Anyone found using a car on the track prior to open practice on Sunday morning will be deemed to have damaged the track surface on purpose and may be subject to a disciplinary measure.

Be warned....