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Old 18-08-2008
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Default FORCC Winter Series

Okay lads and ladies - time for something different from FORCC!!

We are proposing to hold a 6 round indoor Winter Series from October 2008 to March 2009. At the moment it's looking likely that each event will be held on the 3rd Sunday of each month so as not to clash with any planned events at EPR (I know they have not finalised what their intentions are yet - but indications from Mr Brooke suggested that this would be okay).

Unfortunately we cannot promise not to clash with other events on the calendar - but if we can avoid doing so with our nearest neighbour that's about the best we can do.

Format for the events are yet to be decided, but we are probably looking at a best 5 out of 6 scoring system. Each day will have heats and finals, and we are proposing to split the classes into 3 distinct ages groups:

1. Juniors - to be finalised but probably having to be under the age of 12 at 30 September 2008.
2. Teens - aged 13 to 19 at the 30 Spetember 2008.
3. Adults - Aged 20 or above at the same date.

We are hoping to have various raffles at each event, and we'll probably be sorting something out on the catering front too.

We won't be splitting 2 and 4 wheel drive, as FORCC is predominantly a 4WD club. Interest at our last club night (where we had over 40 drivers for a midweek session) showed that virtually every driver was keen for this to happen - and as the club is run for its drivers then we're going to go for it.

Also we will only be allowing 27T brushed or 13.5T brushless motors for this series. It's a formula that's worked at FORCC for over 20 years and that's how it's going to stay for this series too. It's time to hone your thumbs rather than using monster horsepower. Hard cased LiPo's will be allowed as well. Worn Schumacher yellow full spikes seem to be the weapon of choice for those not in the know.

We may revise the age splits yet as well. FORCC places great importance on bringing new drivers into the sport and allowing them to compete on an even par without getting blown into the weeds by older drivers. With this in mind please feel free to encourage newcomers to attend in the knowledge they're not going be laughed at, only welcomed and encouraged.

If anyone has any questions at this early stage please feel free to ask. More concrete plans will be laid out closer to the time.

Regards,

Dave (and the rest of the FORCC committee).
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