2023 ProTek RC Midwest Nitro Challenge
Event Details
The Event
St. Louis Dirtburners is proud to be hosting the 2023 edition of the legendary Midwest Nitro Challenge on August 18-20, 2023. Brought to you by the St. Louis Dirtburners, home of the Midwest's best off-road RC racing action, and some of the best companies in the industry once again in 2023.
2023 Sponsors
- Protek RC
- AMain Hobbies
- Team Associated
- Boom Graphics
- Vision Racing Products
- Boca Bearings
- Ignite Design RC
What to Expect
- Once again, our track will be professionally designed and built.
- Event T-shirts will be available for purchase at the event.
- Entry Fee: $40 first class, $30 second class, $20 each additional class. *CASH ONLY IF NOT PRE-PAID*
- 12 car mains, 2 bump-ups.
- 300 ENTRY LIMIT - Sign up early!
- Awards will be given to TQ and Top 3 of each class.
- NO chassis-sponsored drivers allowed in Sportsman classes.
- Heats will be re-sorted after each round of qualifying.
- 30 minute Nitro 1/8 A-mains, 10-minute Electric 1/8 A-mains, 10-minute Nitro 1/10 A-main, 8-minute 1/10 A-main
- RV and Trailer parking is available.
- Personal transponders are required. (All except black MRT transponders are compatible)
- Door and raffle prizes will be offered.
The Facility
Our world class outdoor facility has a large 100ft x 200ft track and a 24ft x 76ft driver's stand, which includes fans, an integrated timing office and pit area outfitted with a monitor to promote team race awareness during intense nitro mains. In addition, Dirtburners offers ADA amenities such as handicap parking, 90 foot long wheelchair access ramp and a wheelchair compatible drivers stand. Please reach out to Dirtburners on our Facebook page or the contact # for RV and trailer parking.
Follow the Live Action
Live Scoring, Chat and Results: https://stlouisdirtburners.liverc.com/live/
Live Stream via Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StLouisDirtBurners/
Track Details
| Track Name | St. Louis Dirt Burners |
| Address |
2330 Marshall Road
Kirkwood, MO, US 63122 Map |
| Contact | Wes Miravalle |
| Phone | (314) 495-1685 |
| paypal@dirtburners.org | |
| Website | http://www.dirtburners.org |
| Hobby Shop | No |
| Event Flyer | Click Here |
| Hotel Info | Drury Inn & Suites St. Louis Southwest |
Dates & Times
| Start | End | |
|---|---|---|
| Open Practice | 08/18/23 10:00 AM | 08/18/23 11:00 PM |
| Controlled Practice | 08/19/23 7:00 AM | 08/19/23 8:00 AM |
| Qualifiers | 08/19/23 8:30 AM | Depends on entries |
| Mains | 08/20/23 8:30 AM | Depends on entries |
Track Amenities
Event Cost
| 1st Class | $40.00 USD |
| 2nd Class | $30.00 USD |
| 3rd Class | $20.00 USD |
| Qual Type | Qual Points |
Entry Details
| Registration Opens | 12/02/22 12:17 PM EST |
| Registration Closes | 08/19/23 8:00 AM EST |
| Entries | 315 / 325 |
Sponsors
| Company | Level |
|---|---|
| A Main Hobbies | Platinum |
| ProTek R/C | Platinum |
| Associated | Gold |
| Associated | Gold |
| Boca Bearings | Gold |
| Classic R/C Company | Gold |
Classes - Nitro Offroad
| Name | Qualifiers | A Main | B Main | C Main | D Main | Lower | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 min | 30 min | 10 min | 7 min | 7 min | 7 min | |||
| 3 qualifiers - 5 minutes each. 10 car mains + 2 Bumps. | ||||||||
| 5 min | 30 min | 10 min | 7 min | 7 min | 7 min | |||
| 3 qualifiers - 5 minutes each. 10 car mains + 2 Bumps. | ||||||||
| 5 min | 30 min | 10 min | 7 min | 7 min | 7 min | |||
| 3 qualifiers - 5 minutes each. 10 car mains + 2 Bumps. | ||||||||
| 5 min | 30 min | 10 min | 7 min | 7 min | 7 min | |||
| 3 qualifiers - 5 minutes each. 10 car mains + 2 Bumps. | ||||||||
| 5 min | 30 min | 10 min | 7 min | 7 min | 7 min | |||
| 3 qualifiers - 5 minutes each. 10 car mains + 2 Bumps. | ||||||||
| 5 min | 10 min | 7 min | 7 min | 7 min | 7 min | |||
| 3 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 | 7 min | 7 min | 7 min | 7 min | |||
| 3 qualifiers - 5 minutes each. 10 car mains + 2 Bumps. | ||||||||
| 5 min | 10 min | 7 min | 7 min | 7 min | 7 min | |||
| 3 qualifiers - 5 minutes each. 10 car mains + 2 Bumps. | ||||||||
| 5 min | 10 min | 7 min | 7 min | 7 min | 7 min | |||
| 3 qualifiers - 5 minutes each. 10 car mains + 2 Bumps. | ||||||||
| 5 min | 8 min | 5 min | 5 min | 5 min | 5 min | |||
| 3 qualifiers - 5 minutes each. 10 car mains + 2 Bumps. | ||||||||
| 5 min | 8 min | 5 min | 5 min | 5 min | 5 min | |||
| 3 qualifiers - 5 minutes each. 10 car mains + 2 Bumps. This class cost $10.00 | ||||||||
Extras
| Name | Description | Type | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| RV or Trailer Parking Spot | RV or Trailer Parking Spot | number | 0.00 |
| XXL T-Shirt | XXL T-Shirt | number | 0.00 |
| XL T-Shirt | XL T-Shirt | number | 0.00 |
| L T-Shirt | L T-Shirt | number | 0.00 |
| M T-Shirt | M T-Shirt | number | 0.00 |
| S T-Shirt | S T-Shirt | number | 0.00 |
| XXXL T-Shirt | XXXL T-Shirt | number | 0.00 |
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