BIGGEST TRACK IN RICHMOND - TheBlackmarkers

[lookinco]

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Hey guys, track will be open THIS COMING WEDNESDAY, JULY 14th, starting at 5pm till LATE!




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TheBlackmarkers.com Presents:

Blackmarkers Raceway - Sponsored by Golden Horizon

Location: Bridgeport and Shell in Richmond. Please PM me or call 604-720-6788 for details. Click Here For Map and Address
Time: 10:30am to 6:00pm
Price: $10 entrance fee to all class (All you can run!)
Race Schedule: Every Other Sunday (See below for Racing and Drop in Schedule)

Facilities: Biggest In Door RCP Race Track in Vancouver and Richmond. Features a raised 32ft long straight away, very smooth banked sweepers. Tables, Chairs, and Power available.

Timing System: CORE System. Transponder are available for sale and rent. ($25 to buy, $5 for the day)

Car setup support and driver training: If you need any help of setting your car or learn about tips and tricks to drive faster, there will be veteran racers available to help you out. Everyone are friendly, so don't be shy to ask.

Here are some pictures of us setting up the track. We are still waiting for more track to arrive. Track is huge now, but imagine how much bigger it will be! The lower level can fit 4 lanes of track, each being 3 ft or more wide. The 32ft straightaway is LONG. More then enough to test out the top speed of your mini-z. We paid a lot of attention to make sure the ramps going up and down are as smooth as possible. Lights will be installed under the raised straight away. The Pit area will be finished as well, and will fit 20+ guys pitting without problem.



















Race Class and Format:

Open Class

Any 1/28 chassis (MR015 / MR02 / MR03 / MA010)
Any optional parts
No fet limits
No motor limits
Any 1/28 bodies
Must use rechargeable AAA batteries (no LiPo)
Absolutely no traction compound

Stock Class

Any Kyosho Chassis (MR015 / MR02 / MR03 / MA010)
No fet upgrades
Any 130 motor that can run without fet upgrades.
Any optional parts
Kyosho bodies only, all windshield and windows must be installed
Must use rechargeable AAA batteries (no LiPo)
No foam tires
Absolutely no traction compound

Super Stock Class

Any Kyosho Chassis (MR015 / MR02 / MR03 / MA010)
No fet upgrades
Stock Out of the box Kyosho 130 motor
Gear Diff only
Any optional parts (Except for Motor and Diff)
Kyosho bodies only, all windshield and windows must be installed
Must use rechargeable AAA batteries (no LiPo)
No foam tires
Absolutely no traction compound

F1 Class

Kyosho F1 Chassis
No Fet limits
No Motor limits
Any optional parts
Kyosho bodies only, all windshield and windows must be installed
Must use rechargeable AAA batteries (no LiPo)
Absolutely no traction compound

Rules

10:30 - Door Opens
11:45 - All registration must be done. Make sure you get your transponder.
12:00 - First Qualifier Starts

We will run three 8 minute Qualifier per class, and one 15min Main. There will be no break between races so make sure you manage your time properly. (lunch time and battery charging time, etc) Minimum 4 cars per class. Maximum of 8 cars can race at the same time.

If we do finish early we will do an endurance race.

Schedule:

Racing: Every Other Sunday (First Race on Jan 3rd, 2010)
On Every Sunday that we don't race, $10 for the day, all you can run!!

Weekdays Drop In Practice: Every Wednesday and Friday, from (5:00pm to MIDNIGHT, we usually stay later). $5 All you can run!!

The Core lap timing system will be running all the time so you guys can keep track of your lap time!

Parts and Accessories:
We do not sell any parts or accessories. If you are interested in getting into the hobby, please visit the guys at Golden Horizon in Richmond. They carry a wide range of RC products, including On Road and Off Road, as well as airplanes, helicopters, boats, and more. What's more important is they have the best customer service in town, and very competitive pricing. Check them out!

They are located in the Continental Plaza of Richmond. Or Call them at (604) 331-2526

Special Thanks To:

Thanks to Raffi and Ed for coming out to help build the track organize everything!!!

[lookinco]

And here is a video of us racing.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YD6lZVXisqk

[iforyou]

Can't wait to see what the track will look like when it's done

[lookinco]

Just ordered more tracks!!

• 90 blank pieces
• 2 sets of 45 degrees turn
• 2 sets of wide inside corners
• 3 sets of checkered starting line

This is going to be one huge track.

[lookinco]

So we are on for this Sunday! Jan 3rd, 2010!!

Door opens at 10:00am.

Race starts at 12:00pm. Hopefully we will get 3 qualifier and 1 main.

If we have time left we can have a Endurance race.

Tables, Chairs, Heat, and Lights are provided. TONS of free parking available.
Martin from Golden Horizon will have parts available just in case you guys need or break anything.

There will also be drinks and snacks for sale.

[Ronac]

Make sure Martin brings all the tires he's got for everyone!

I'll be there!

[Ronac]

Haha nono thats not what I meant. I meant to bring them out to sell to anyone that doesn't have the right tires to get a good setup for the track.

[lookinco]

Lights and Pit area is ready!

[4mods]

That track looks super fun, I'll have to check it out this season for sure.

[lookinco]

One more day till the race!

Seems like there will be a good turn out!

Lots of old timers are coming back out to race!


See you guys all tmr!

[corrversion]

What is the exact address?
Thanks

[lookinco]

PM'ed you

[Skunk]

Same please. And I think your motor for stock and SS are mixed up.

[lookinco]

pm'ed u too!

and i think the rules are correct.

[Ronac]

Yah, super stock's meaning is REALLY stock, not a super version of the stock class

[Skunk]

Allrighty then

[lookinco]

Door is open!

[Ronac]

Great race! Can't wait until those other pieces of track to come in.

Don't forget to post pictures!

I need a practice session to dial in something other than my Murcielago.

[lookinco]

OMG!!! What a day!!!

Turn out was great, the races were awesome, everyone had tons of fun. I honestly haven't had so much fun in mini-z or even RC for a long long time.

The pit area was PACKED, we have got to put more tables and chairs in there!

Thanks to those who brought more track over, track was nice and big, but will be BIGGER I promise!

Also thanks to EVERYONE who helped make it more fun for everyone! That's the key to this whole racing and hobby.

Many of you guys came to drop by to check out the track. I know it might be a bit intimidating coming out the first time especially to a race, but don't worry, drop by at any of our Drop-In times and get all the practice you need!

Okay, this thread is worthless without pics! So here they are! See if you spot any old faces that has came back out to race mini-z!

[lookinco]

And guys, please post your feedback and comment.

Did you have fun? How did you like the track?

Any feedback is appreciated!

[Teamcsi]

The track is awesome,great fun today. Just a friendly suggestion, there's a lot of complaint about the marshall today throughout the race. It would be better for marshall or drivers to remove their cars from the track right away back to the pit area to fix instead of doing the job beside the track in order to minimize the disturbance to other dirvers.

[Phil Trieu]

That was an awesome race today! Congrats to Clement and Martin for putting it all together. Can't wait to come back again especially knowing the track is gonna be even bigger then last time.

I look so mad in that picture. ha ha ha. I just had looked up and martin snapped the pic. That's my racing face, better watch out!

Well thanks to everyone for a great time today. See you all soon!

[Ronac]

It seems like there wasn't much interest in the "super stock" class. I'm guessing that most people don't like the stock motor due to its lack of speed. We were thinking of possibly ordering a bunch of standardized motors to use in the stock class. This should bring the competition closer together and we'll have even closer races!

We were thinking of picking up the "Atomic USA Standard Race Motor". They'll be about $10 each and will be significantly faster than the stock motor. If anybody is up for this idea, please post saying so. If there's enough interest, we'll make an order for a batch of these and have them available at the race.

http://reflexracing.net/proddetail.asp?prod=MO-USA

[ghracing]

It was great to go out there and have fun and see everybody.
I was happy to see everyone having fun.

In regards to Teamcsi's comment. I agree with him. Next time we'll have a meeting and resolve the issue regarding the marshalling.

Hopefully we can see all you guys again next time. I cant wait till the next race.

Thanks to all the guys that helped out and cleaned up after themselves!!

Awesome race Phil!

[Skunk]

Had a blast. Here's a short vid.

Blackmarkers Mod Jan 03/2010