2010 Futaba / OS Engines Nitro Challenge

Start Date: 07/10/2010
End Date: 07/11/2010
Track: Dirt Burners GreenTree R/C Raceway

The Futaba race is back and in full swing this year. There will be a little different format this year. Details 2010 Futaba / O.S. Nitro Challenge Presented by: Dirt Burners R/C Club Location: St. Louis, MO Date: July 9-11 Title sponsor: Futaba and O.S. Engines Associate sponsors: O’Donnell, Duratrax, Muchmore, Upgrade RC, more to come… Classes: - Intermediate: 1/8 buggy – 1/8 truggy - Expert: 1/8 buggy – 1/8 truggy - Pro: 1/8 buggy – 1/8 truggy - 1/8 Electric buggy/Truggy - Classes based on status in the RC Pro Series Entry Fees: First class $45.00 – second class $30.00 Schedule: Friday – Open practice 8:00am – 9:00pm Saturday – Late arrival practice 8:00am – 9:00am / Race starts at 9:30am Sunday – Racing starts at 8:00am Race times: - 7 minute qualifiers - 3 heats (based on qual points) - Intermediate A main – 20 minutes - Expert A main – 30 minutes - Pro A main – two 20 minute mains (overall based on combined scores) Dash for Cash: Top 6 qualifiers in Pro buggy will run a 7 lap race to decide starting grid for the first A main. Winner will take 50% of the cash raised in the raffle. Awards: Trophies will be given to all A main finishers and the top six in the B mains. All Top Qualifiers will receive a custom pit mat from Upgrade RC. Special Awards: - Intermediate buggy: 1st Futaba radio / 2nd two Futaba BLS352 / 3rd one Futaba BLS351 - Intermediate truggy: 1st Futaba radio / 2nd two Futaba BLS352 / 3rd one Futaba BLS351 - Expert buggy: 1st O.S. V-Spec / 2nd two Futaba BLS352 / 3rd one Futaba BLS351 - Expert truggy: 1st O.S. XZ .28 / 2nd two Futaba BLS352 / 3rd one Futaba BLS351 - Pro buggy: Cash payout based on entries and 25% of the cash in the raffle. - Pro truggy: Cash payout based on entries and 25% of the cash in the raffle. Raffle: Event sponsors will be donating prizes for the raffle. 100% of the money raised in the raffle will be allocated to the Dash for Cash and the Pro class payout. Event Shirt: all paid entries will receive a free T-Shirt. Magazine coverage: Car Action will be covering the event.