Hot Race Gran Prix
Event Details
Channel Islands R/c Raceway is proud to offer a Euro Race in the states! 108 maximum entries- some entries have already been sold at our practice and club sessions. here online there will only be offering 80 spots to fill the remaining openings. ONCE its full that is it- no more sign ups
Euro style layout with concrete and astro turf sections with track design by Maddox Stretz and Ryan Pavidis
Imagine an Ifmar style event with "Ladder Mains"
There is only one Class "Expert Nitro Buggy" Top 3 Finishers in each lower main will move up to the next higher Main 9+3. Nobody goes directly to the final evryone will battle it out in the Semis to determine the top 12 (top 5 from each semi-final and the two next fastest)
We will offer a 40+ class for those that dont make the semis... by signing up for this halftime show race you are signing up to corner marshal the main. We will also offer a 18 & under Final with the same corner marshal stipulation. This is a fun extra activities just like they do at the worlds- fun. Sign up the day of No Extra charge limited quantities.
Each entry $50 CASH ONLY USD paid Feb 17th or Feb 18th (upon arrival)
More Details about the Race:
We have Notch Johnson as our Race Director. He has been announcing for 20+ years and does a great job at setting the positive vibe with good color commentary to the races. He is our local announcer here and we wouldn't have anyone else calling our races.
We have a time schedule established that also allows for a 1 hour break in between quals and the Mains and we will provide an included lunch and drinks.
We have ordered some awesome 3d trophies by Mx Trophies for this event finalists will earn awards (10 BEST). The Event already has 40 racers signed up so the remaining spots will be offered here. You must sign up with a transponder # that is accurate to your car. 1234567 will not be accepted- please do your part to make the program run smooth. You have to submit a transponder number in order to complete registration on this site.
DO NOT EXPECT TO SHOW UP THE DAY OF AND SIGN IN- WE ARE SET TO A STRICT 108 ENTRIES SIGN UP HERE AND NOW. No Entries will be taken the day of unless of course we dont fill the spots offered here. We will make an official post when sign ups are closed and that will be followed by a post on the 17th of Feb of the heat sheets.
Thank yall' see you at the event!
***No RV campers allowed- please reserve your spot at Earl Warren Fairgrounds
3400 Calle Real
Santa Barbara, CA
93105
(805) 350-4556
Track Details
| Track Name | Channel Islands Rc Raceway |
| Address |
1298 Las Positas Rd
Santa Barbara, CA, US 93105 Map |
| Contact | Channel Island RC |
| Phone | (148) 078-92279 |
| gstretz77@gmail.com | |
| Website | https://www.facebook.com/channel.islands |
| Hobby Shop | No |
| Hotel Info | https://www.google.com/search?q=santa+barbara+hotels&rlz=1C1ONGR_enUS1016US1016&oq=santa+barbara+hotels&aqs=chrome..69i57.6956j0j15&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8 |
Dates & Times
| Start | End | |
|---|---|---|
| Open Practice | 02/17/23 10:00 AM | 02/17/23 6:00 PM |
| Controlled Practice | 02/18/23 8:00 AM | 02/18/23 8:55 AM |
| Qualifiers | 02/18/23 9:00 AM | Depends on entries |
| Mains | 02/18/23 1:30 AM | Depends on entries |
Track Amenities
Event Cost
| 1st Class | $50.00 USD |
| 2nd Class | $0.00 USD |
| 3rd Class | $0.00 USD |
| Qual Type | Rocket Round |
Entry Details
| Registration Opens | 01/29/23 8:00 PM EST |
| Registration Closes | 02/17/23 10:00 AM EST |
| Entries | 43 / 70 |
Site Sponsors
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