BRCA Micro EGM proposals

[sldmodels]

I'm looking for someone to second the following proposals for the 2010 EGM

1. "Delete rule 7.16"

Reasoning behind this rule - the majority of drivers have been running 2.4gig, which should not be able to interfere with anyones race. This rule may have been relevant in the days before 2.4gig, but is no longer the case. It puts an extra administration and cost burden on the host club, and is a relic of an earlier age in some scale racing.

2 replace rule 7.16 with

"Prior to the rack being open all non 2.4gig transmitters, to be placed transmitters must be removed from the pit area and placed in

designated transmitter compound. Except when racing, transmitters must remain in within the compound until the track is declared closed for the day. Transmitters may be removed by individual competitors at the race directors discretion to allow for new electrical items to be checked and setup. – provision for charging transmitters will also be made in this area"

3 "Only Hard cased lipos that are on the BRCA Approved battery list maybe used. Any non-hard cased lipos or Nimh battery may be used"

Reasoning behind this rule - This is a rule with the future of the Micro series in mind. Some clubs will not allow non-hard cased lipos to be run, others insisting they be on the BRCA list. This put the dirvers who attend those clubs at an unfair disadvantage when it comes to the nationals. People who race at clubs that only allow lipos from the BRCA, and break this rule, risk being banned from that club. I know of two people who have done this,and who have continued to do this, putting me in a very awkward situation with the club. Rule 1.11 would need ammending to bring it into line.

4 Replace

"All cars running in the 2WD (Two Wheel Drive) class must be RWD (Rear Wheel Drive). Only
the rear wheels may be connected to the cars transmission; the front wheels must rotate freely in

both directions."

in rule 1.1 with

"All cars running 2wd must be RWD, and must have been intended to be 2wd at first purchase, whatever modifications may have been made afterwards"

Reasoning - converted 4wd cars have an obvious advantage over their 2wd cousins, which break the spirit, if not the rules, of the race at present.

4 Rule 3.12 The track liaison officer to ensure the hosting clubs are well aware of the requirements for hosting a national round.

Reasoning, the hosting clubs may not be fully understanding of the requirements of them when holding a round, or may not fully understand the meaning behind some of the requirements, ie fenced off areas, the main straight being at the far side of the rostrum, etc.

change rule 6.8 to

"Provision must be made for the ‘official shop’. Only the ‘official’ shop will be able to trade ateach round. The role of the 'official shop' to be put out to tender, for a period of a 1 to 3 year deal. Choice of 'official shop' to be made by the BRCA Micro Exec, within 30 days of the EGM. Reasons for the choice of 'official shop' to be released on the BRCA Micro website."

Reasoning, to open up what could be a potential monopoly to competition.

"rule 6.9 Marshall must be in a s suitable position so as not to obstruct the view of any major part of the track, ie a corner or jumps. The race director or any relevant BRCA official may more or alter any unsuitable marshalling position."

Change rule 7.4.

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Qualifying will consist of 3 rounds of qualifying heats. Points will be awarded for each round. Tied positions within a round will receive equal points. The points for subsequent positions will be displaced by the number of tied drivers involved. A driver's best 2 scores will be added together to give a qualifying position. Ties will be eliminated firstly by using discard points and secondly, by use of the fastest overall time."

Delete rule 7.6 - This rule gives the advantage to the person who has already qualified ina better position, and penalizes others, who may stand in a certain postion for medical reasons ie vision problems, height etc.

replace 9.3. with

"Meetings will consist of 1 round of practise, 3 rounds of qualifying and 2 rounds of finals."

Now my eyes hurt and I need my sleep after reading through all the current rules.

[frogger]

O dear, good luck. Don't think you will get anywhere with these

[Smartalec]

Originally Posted by frogger

O dear, good luck. Don't think you will get anywhere with these

Seconded

[c0sie]

Is there such a thing as "thirded"?

I shall Google...

[sldmodels]

Oh I know why on the lipos, as the people who attend the EGM all race at clubs where this isn't an issue, and couldn't give a stuff about anyone else, but this is preventing the micro scene from growing. How can I recommend any lipos at the mo' that aren't hard-cased? Do I just carry on saying "be carefull with your lipos or they might go bang and cause all kinds of damage?". Not having a set of lipos on an approved list is irresponsible knowing what we know and this won't affect you if you don't allready run hard-cased lipos, it just means that peopel who do or who will want, have a list of approved cells, at most, this will affect 3-4 manufacturers, who may not even submit their cells.

Besides, I hear lots of "that'll never go through" but as per usual, no reasons or explanations why.

[c0sie]

Not having a set of lipos on an approved list is irresponsible knowing what we know

Do you have any understanding of the Electric board and how the EB works Sarah?

The Bike section of the BRCA do not have a "batterys only from the EB list" rule either. Does that mean that Dez and co are also "irresponsible"??

You are the only person I know who has an issue with needing cells on an EB list, and that is only so that you can run LiPo at the Stafford club. you will therefore have to forgive me if I dont change my stance solely to resolve your issue.

The EB list is not a safe list of cells that wont go pop, it is a list that is available to sections that want to use it to ensure conformity.

To quote the EB section of the BRCA website:

The prime objective of the (EB) is to formulate a common set of rules, specifications and fix maximum prices for the BRCA Electric Sections to use.

Remember, the majority of rules within our handbook, over all classes, are relative to National Series events only. If a certain club are insistent that they want micros to run LiPos that are on an EB list (bearing in mind that such a list doesn't even exist) then that club surely is not worth your time and efforts.

[Mini-JT]

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