A Main Sunset Challenge 2025

Event Details
Amainhobbies proudly presents the Innaugural Amain Sunset Challenge. We have an awesome event planned for this one day race with the pros! A special invite class has been oraganized for your local racers to come watch the pros and compete in a one of a kind nitro and electric buggy event. Space is very limited so signup and make plans to be here Sat Aug 9th. Special Invite Class with confirmed drivers like
Ryan Maifield
Drake
Contreras
Spinrad
Robinson
Blair
Peterson
Fenster
Horn
Friday practice August 8th ($20 FEE) 9:30-6:30pm those that run Friday are not allowed to run on Saturday morning practice.
Brand NEW TRACK- first run on the layout will be August 8th. Track will be ran wet the entire event (water every 4 races)
Saturday Morning practice: Electric 7am-8am Nitro 8am-9am 5 Minute sessions
Rocket Round Format with long Mains (20-30m)- Electric Single 10 Min Mains
Racing Starts at 9am
Each entry $60 CASH ONLY USD paid Aug 8th or 9th (upon arrival) second class is just $40
More Details about the Race:
2 Class Cap to save time and leave room for other participants.
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 will ensure long mains. if the event has over 100 entries we will have 4 min quals. Full clarity the vent has to be done by 7pm per park rules.
We have ordered some awesome awards thru ProtekRc! Custom products made for the event…
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.
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Thank yall' see you at the event! Beers and good attitudes welcome.
***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 | 09/08/25 12:00 AM | 09/08/25 12:00 AM |
Controlled Practice | N/A | N/A |
Qualifiers | 09/09/25 12:00 AM | Depends on entries |
Mains | 09/09/25 12:00 AM | Depends on entries |
Track Amenities
Event Cost
1st Class | $60.00 USD |
2nd Class | $40.00 USD |
3rd Class | $40.00 USD |
Qual Type | Judged Course |
Entry Details
Registration Opens | 06/29/25 12:00 AM EST |
Registration Closes | 08/06/25 12:00 AM EST |
Entries | 38 / 100 |
Classes - Nitro Offroad
Name | Qualifiers | A Main | B Main | C Main | D Main | Lower | ||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5 min | 20 min | 12 min | 10 min | 5 min | 5 min | |||
2 qualifiers - 5 minutes each. 10 car mains + 2 Bumps. | ||||||||
5 min | 15 min | 12 min | 10 min | 5 min | 5 min | |||
2 qualifiers - 5 minutes each. 10 car mains + 2 Bumps. | ||||||||
5 min | 25 min | 15 min | 10 min | 10 min | 5 min | |||
2 qualifiers - 5 minutes each. 10 car mains + 2 Bumps. |
Classes - Electric Offroad
Name | Qualifiers | A Main | B Main | C Main | D Main | Lower | ||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5 min | 10 min | 8 min | 8 min | 8 min | 5 min | |||
2 qualifiers - 5 minutes each. 10 car mains + 2 Bumps. | ||||||||
5 min | 10 min | 8 min | 8 min | 8 min | 5 min | |||
2 qualifiers - 5 minutes each. 10 car mains + 2 Bumps. | ||||||||
5 min | 10 min | 8 min | 8 min | 8 min | 5 min | |||
2 qualifiers - 5 minutes each. 10 car mains + 2 Bumps. |
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