VINTAGE OFFROAD NATIONALS Sept 5-7
 

Hey guys, I'm new to the board but I just wanted to let you all know about this. Glad to finally be a member (some of you know me)

Sorry to put this here although it is relevant but I can't seem to post in the Events section and not sure why. Perhaps a friend admin could move this for me :D. Thanks!
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2008 Vintage Offroad Nationals

September 5th, 6th & 7th, 2008

Radio Control Raceway & Hobbies
(203) 575-9757
1258 South Main Street
Waterbury, CT 06706
USA


$35.00 for the first class (includes a race shirt)
$30.00 each additional class

Top five in “A” Mains receive awards
Top three in all other mains receive awards

Friday open practice from open until close

Saturday 1/2 day open practice, 1/2 day controlled practice by class
Special guest appearance for autographs and photos
Swap meet and car show (weather permitting)

Sunday 3 rounds of IFMAR qualifying, and Mains
Door Prizes
Concours for Best Paint, Most Authentic, Best in Show

Classes:
** All classes are limited to car produced prior to 1994.**

2wd Buggy
27 turn ROAR legal stock and 17.5 brushless motors only (under current rules).
Radio gear "electronics" are open.
Tires/wheels are open
Li-Po batteries are allowed.

4wd Buggy
27 turn ROAR legal stock and 17.5 brushless motors only (under current rules).
Radio gear "electronics" are open.


Stadium Truck
27 turn ROAR legal stock and 17.5 brushless motors only (under current rules).
Radio gear "electronics" are open.
Tires/wheels are open (including narrow front tires)
Li-Po batteries are allowed.

Heavy Metal
All 1/10 Monster Trucks allowed, 2wd of 4wd, 2ws or 4ws
27 turn ROAR legal stock and 17.5 brushless motors only (under current rules).
Radio gear "electronics" are open.
Tires/wheels are open (including narrow front tires)
Li-Po batteries are allowed.

Classic
Limited to "non-pro" and entry level cars (Tamiya Hornet, Mauri Ninja, Royal Ripper for example)
All 1/10 Buggies, 2wd or 4wd, 2ws or 4ws allowed
27 turn ROAR legal stock and 17.5 brushless motors only (under current rules).
Radio gear "electronics" are open.
Tires/wheels are open (including narrow front tires)
Li-Po batteries are allowed.


More info will be posted as it comes available as well as a website for more info soon. Visit http://www.rchr.biz for track info and pictures. Hope to see you all in September for a great weekend of racing, fun and gorgeous New England fall weather!

Its a pity that the majority of members here are from the UK, otherwise I would be there. Its gonna be a great event so make sure you post pics of the cars.

Ya I know, perhaps in the future we'll do one across the pond. I posted this one here because there actually are a lot of people in the US that read oOple myself included. I'll be sure to post pictures anyway. Thanks

Looks like a great event, we should do something outdoors with the vintage cars in the uk :drool:

Always a bit of a shame though to go for 27T limits, doesn't do the old cars justice :yawn:

It all depends. Stock racing here was always much more popular then mod, especially when the cars didn't hook up like they do now. I made it stock just for the sake of keeping 15+ year old cars in one piece. The track is also indoor so no real need to run mod in there.

That looks like a fantastic track with facilitys to match:thumbsup: ( that would need serious investment over here ).

Just needs a bar and then life would be complete:D

I agree, BIG TIME!!!!

Good Luck to all that's going.

Any goldpans going?:confused:

not sure what i want to run myself... I don't plan on having a lot of time but i want to run at least a class or two.

That is brilliant! A vintage national.. We got to have it here in Sweden too. What a kick to se some Hornets and grasshoppers battling on the track. Or some old AYK´s or..:)

Where's the link?? :(

http://www.rchr.biz/ :thumbsup:

We're very proud to announce Tamiya as a sponsor!

I would be very tempted to run a Sand Scorcher or Rough Rider if it is vintage meeting why not go back to the very beginning. I hope you have a great event :thumbsup:

Got my Falcon all ready to go for the Classic class... can't wait to see it run just like the old days!

Things are coming along nicely! Keep an eye out for the ad in RC Driver next month. Look forward to seeing some of you come out!

Falcon! Yeah! the memories....:thumbsup:

Who cares if it's got a rear suspension that is as hard as rock, or plastic dogbones that jump out of drivecups the size of coffee mugs, or steering that splayes out the front wheels about 30 degress on the tiniest bump, or a front-end held on by four dodgy coarse screws into soft plastic.

They just rock!:thumbsup::thumbsup:

Best of luck with yours at the races!

My brother used to own one back in "the day", and we'd race it at the PORRA track in Foster City, California. 20 years later we've got another one (2 actually - one for parts), and it still rocks. There'll always be that distinctive Falcon sound from the plastic outdrives. Nice.:)

Id like to see some videos of this race if possible, maybe youtube or some other.
Another car Id like to see in this race is a Tamiya 80's Avante or Avante 2001.
Those cars are still red hot even today.

I'm going to be taking pictures and videos like crazy. Also RC Driver, Xtreme RC Cars, and RC Racer will all be covering the race so there is going to be plenty of coverage.

RC10 Team Car video
 

Here is an 8 minute main event last Wednesday where I raced my 17.5 powered vintage RC10 Team Car against the amateur 4wd class at RCHR where the Vintage Nationals will be held next month.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qPmuohuUBQQ