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The next race is Sept. 18!
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Next Race
R/C RACING SAT., SEPT. 18 - WINFIELD, IL
R/C racing in Winfield continues in 2010. There will be more fundraising R/C races at the Winfield Community United Methodist Church in Winfield, IL. The address is 0S347 Jefferson St. in Winfield, IL. All money raised will go to the church. The race will be held in the church parking lot on Sat., Sept. 18. Racing is open to all drivers. This race will be open to electric cars only. The cost will be $10.00 for each driver for any number of classes. Electricity and washrooms will be available. There’s a McDonalds and Burger King close by. The track will open for practice at 9:30 AM and racing will begin at 11:00. We will be using AMBrc lap counting and transponders will be available to use. Drivers can use personal transponders. The classes we will run will be stock touring, GT3, Slash, Off road, 1/16/1/18 scale, Tamiya Mini and any others as long as we have at least three cars for a class. We can also combine classes. We run 6 minute heats and mains.The church is trying this as part of their outreach programs. There may be no drivers stand. You may want to bring something to stand on if you need it. There will be a door prize drawing for the drivers at no charge. Everyone has had a good time this summer. This great place for new drivers to get started and for racers looking to have fun and for old drivers to have fun! FOLLOW THE FORUM ON RC TECH. Directions: Take Rt. 38/ Roosevelt road to County Farm Rd and turn north. There’s a MacDonald’s at that intersection. Go north to Manchester Rd. and turn left or west on Manchester. Take Manchester to Jefferson St. and turn right or north and go about a block and you’ll see the church on the right side. Take Rt. 64/North Ave. to County Farm Rd. and turn south. There’s a Honda motorcycle dealer at the intersection. Take County Farm Rd. to Manchester Rd. Turn right or west on to Manchester Rd. Take Manchester to Jefferson and turn right on Jefferson. Go about a block and you’ll see the church on the right. Because of the different address, map quest and other driving direction programs may not work. |
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COME OUT AND RACE TOMORROW!
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We were rained out today, and we'll be back next Spring!
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I forgot to thank John for helping set up the track and thanks to Scott, John, Scott, and Peter for helping tear down the track. Thanks to Mark for coming out for the first time. Watch for announcements for racing next Spring. Support your local tracks!
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2011 RACING IN WINFIELD, IL
We will be racing again this Spring and Summer in Winfield at the Methodist Church. Dates have to be cleared with the church first. Watch this thread for further information.
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1st Race 2011
R/C RACING - WINFIELD, IL
Location: The Winfield Methodist Church Parking Lot Date: The first race will be Sat., May14. There will other races and the dates will be posted here. Time: Racing begins at 11:00 AM. The track will be open at 10:00 AM. Classes: These races are for electric cars only, The classes will be stock touring, Tamiya Mini, SC Trucks, Off Road, GT3 and others if we have at least three cars. Cost: $10.00 for adults and $5.00 for racers 12 and under. This price is for any number classes. If you race 10 classes it only costs you $10. All the money taken in will go to the church. Facilities: We will be using an AMBrc scoring system. Electricty and washrooms will be available. There is a MacDonald’s and Burger King close by. Details: This is a fundraiser for Winfield Community United Methodist Church in Winfield. The church is trying this as part of their outreach programs. There may be no drivers stand. You may want to bring something to stand on if you need it. There will be a door prize drawing for the drivers at no charge. Everyone had a very good time last year. This great place for new drivers to get started and for racers looking to have fun! Directions: Take Rt. 38/ Roosevelt road to County Farm Rd and turn north. There’s a MacDonald’s at that intersection. Go north to Manchester Rd. and turn left or west on Manchester. Take Manchester to Jefferson St. and turn right or north and go about a block and you’ll see the church on the right side. Take Rt. 64/North Ave. to County Farm Rd. and turn south. There’s a Honda motorcycle dealer at the intersection. Take County Farm Rd. to Manchester Rd. Turn right or west on to Manchester Rd. Take Manchester to Jefferson and turn right on Jefferson. Go about a block and you’ll see the church on the right. |
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The address of the church is 0S347 Jefferson St., Winfield, IL.
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Dates
Our race dates for 2011 are:
May 14 June 18 July 16 Aug. 13 Sept. 17 |
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We're racing Saturday, weather permitting. Come out and have some fun!
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Cancelled
With the high percentage of the chances for rain and the colder, windy weather I am canceling the race. May be next month.
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Saturday's Race
We had a very good day of racing with wily veterans and some outstanding young drivers. The racing in the VTA and Tamiya Mini Classes was great with close exciting racing. Our young drivers, Austin Pratt, Dylan Kuc and Williamn Henning did a great job in the off road and classes. The drivers enjoyed the door prizes. Everyone pitched in to help tear down the track. We appreciate the help of Austin, Dylan, Jeff, Mark, and Ken.
WINFIELD ROUND 3 6-18.jpg WINFIELD ROUND 2 6-18.jpg WINFIELD ROUND 1 6-18.jpg |
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