I'd like to welcome all of our racers to the Inaugural 1up Racing West Coast Invitational hosted by Finishline R/C Raceway. We're looking to bring back the spirit of the Reedy Race as it was always my personal favorite race of the year and we'll be running the same format and schedule for this event. We haven't had this level of talent on the west coast since the last Reedy Race in 2019 so I'm expecting a great weekend for racers and spectators alike.
Good luck and I'll see you at Finishline!
Randy Caster
Race Promoter and 1up Racing President
Technical Rules:
190mm 4wd Electric Touring Car Chassis
Minimum Weight: 1320g
Bodies: ROAR, EFRA or IFMAR Approved 1/10 190mm EP TC Bodies Allowed
Motors: Spec motors must be ROAR or EFRA Approved. Spec motors will be subject to random tech inspection! We may ask to pull the motor from your car and will return the motor disassembled after tech inspection.
Batteries: Maximum 8.40v on our meter. Check and adjust your charger on Thursday as to not cause delays in tech during the race.
Daily Schedule:
Wednesday May 1
12:00PM-4:00PM Racer Check-In and Tire Sales
No pit setup allowed on Wednesday.
Thursday May 2
7:00AM Gate Opens
7:15AM Racer Check-In and Tire Sales Opens
8:00AM Track Opens for Controlled Practice (Open and Spec Classes Only)
9:00AM Invitational 3-Minute Warm-Up Heat 1
9:05AM Invitational 3-Minute Warm-Up Heat 2
9:08AM Controlled Practice (Open and Spec Classes Only)
10:00AM Invitational Practice Round 1
Open/Spec Classes Practice Round 1
Invitational Practice Round 2
30 Minute Lunch Break
Open/Spec Classes Practice Round 2
Invitational Practice Round 3
Open/Spec Classes Practice Round 3
Invitational Practice Round 4
Friday May 3
7:00AM Gate Opens
8:00AM Track Opens for Controlled Practice (Open and Spec Classes Only)
9:00AM Invitational 3-Minute Warm-Up Heat 1
9:05AM Invitational 3-Minute Warm-Up Heat 2
9:08AM Controlled Practice (Open and Spec Classes Only)
10:00AM Invitational Round 1 (New tires)
Open/Spec Classes Seeding Round 1
Invitational Round 2 (2nd Run Tires)
30 Minute Lunch Break
Open/Spec Classes Seeding Round 2
Invitational Round 3 (New tires)
Open/Spec Classes Qualifying Round 1
Invitational Round 4 (2nd Run Tires)
Saturday May 4
7:00AM Gate Opens
8:00AM Track Opens for Controlled Practice (Open and Spec Classes Only)
9:00AM Invitational 3-Minute Warm-Up Heat 1
9:05AM Invitational 3-Minute Warm-Up Heat 2
9:08AM Controlled Practice (Open and Spec Classes Only)
10:00AM Invitational Round 5 (New tires)
Open/Spec Classes Qualifying Round 2
Invitational Round 6 (2nd Run Tires)
30 Minute Lunch Break
Open/Spec Classes Qualifying Round 3
Invitational Round 7 (New tires)
Open/Spec Classes Qualifying Round 4
Invitational Round 8 (2nd Run Tires)
Sunday May 5
7:00AM Gate Opens
8:00AM Track Opens for Controlled Practice (Open and Spec Classes Only)
9:00AM Invitational 3-Minute Warm-Up Heat 1
9:05AM Invitational 3-Minute Warm-Up Heat 2
9:08AM Controlled Practice (Open and Spec Classes Only)
10:00AM Invitational Round 9 (New tires)
Open/Spec Classes Lower & A1 Mains
Invitational Round 10 (2nd Run Tires)
30 Minute Lunch Break
Open/Spec Classes Lower & A2 Mains
Invitational Round 11 (New tires)
Open/Spec Classes Lower & A3 Mains
Invitational Round 12 (2nd Run Tires)
YOU MUST HAVE YOUR CAR AND RADIO IN HAND TO GET IN LINE FOR CONTROLLED PRACTICE - To make practice fair for everyone, we will not allow friends or mechanics to hold your place in line for morning practice.
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Practice Tires are open, you may purchase and use as many sets as you would like for practice.
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Open/Spec Class Race Tires racers will receive one set of marked race tires with their entry. Two additional sets of marked race tires may be purchased for qualifying and racing. Drivers who qualify for the AAA mains may purchase one additional set of race tires AFTER qualifying has completed.
You are allowed to add glue to the seam as needed to ensure a good bond. SIDEWALL GLUING IS NOT ALLOWED. Trimming of the center seam is allowed, scuffing the tire surface with Scotch Brite or similar media is allowed. NO WHEEL MODIFICATIONS OF ANY KIND ARE ALLOWED.
Open/Spec Class Additive and Warmers are open.
Open/Spec seeding must be done on marked event tires but does not have to be done on your numbered race tires.
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Invitational Class tires will be kept in impound at all times - drivers and mechanics will have access to race tires in a controlled area on Thursday. You are allowed to add glue to the seam as needed to ensure a good bond. SIDEWALL GLUING IS NOT ALLOWED. Trimming of the center seam is allowed, scuffing the tire surface with Scotch Brite or similar media is allowed. NO WHEEL MODIFICATIONS OF ANY KIND ARE ALLOWED. Spec additive will be Mighty Gripper Yellow (supplied).
Update 4/22/24 we had originally planned on allowing tire warmers for the Invitational Class but with these being banned at the upcoming worlds we have decided not to use them at this race to provide the best platform for our traveling racers to test on.
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Open/Spec Class Qualifying and Mains
The Open/Spec Classes will have 4 rounds of IFMAR style qualifying with your best 2 rounds counting. There will be triple mains for everyone with your best 2 finishes counting.
Tie Breaker for qualifying and mains will be the combined laps and time of your two fastest runs. If an additional tie breaker is needed we will go with the single fastest run.
Invitational Class Scoring
The Invitational Class will feature 12 rounds of heads-up racing with your best 10 runs counting. Heats have been generated by AI to ensure the most even and fair grid positions possible.
Tie Breaker for Invitational competition will be the combined laps and time of your three fastest runs. If an additional tie breaker is needed we will go with the single fastest run.