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.

Looking for hotels? Dont just google Santa Barbara Hotels- consider Goleta over by UCSB to the notrh or Capenteria to the south for best values.

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Hotels- Search in Goleta and Carpinteria for the best value. Beach camping can be awesome but hard to find this time of the year.

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
Email 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
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
40+ Nitro Buggy
5 min 20 min 12 min 10 min 5 min 5 min
2 qualifiers - 5 minutes each. 10 car mains + 2 Bumps.
Sportsman Nitro Buggy
5 min 15 min 12 min 10 min 5 min 5 min
2 qualifiers - 5 minutes each. 10 car mains + 2 Bumps.
Open Nitro Buggy
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
40+ E Buggy
5 min 10 min 8 min 8 min 8 min 5 min
2 qualifiers - 5 minutes each. 10 car mains + 2 Bumps.
Sportsman Electric Buggy
5 min 10 min 8 min 8 min 8 min 5 min
2 qualifiers - 5 minutes each. 10 car mains + 2 Bumps.
Open E Buggy
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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