MPRCCC :: Mornington Peninsula Radio Control Car Club

Friday, September 03, 2010

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Spotlight on: 1/10 Scale Electric No smoke, all speed. Our 1/10 class feature some of the fastest cars on our track. They feature full chassis adjustment and tuning capbilities; and best off all, they don't require fuel!

Don't let the electric part fool you, fully optioned up they are capable of even quicker lap times than their nitro cousins!

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Spotlight on: Hire Cars Would you like to try R/C racing first and see what all the fuss is about? No problem, for only $20 for the whole day, we will supply the car, radio, lessons and even take care of charging the batteries!

WARNING: Lots of fun and very addictive, don't blame us if you buy one of these..

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Spotlight on: Pull Start Pro Pull start pro is our elite Nitro class at MPRCCC. Pull start pro allows you to make any modifications to the car you wish, as long as you keep the stock pull start engine that came packaged with the car. Some of the available upgrade parts include chassis, tuned exhaust, special gearing etc.

Wait until you see these go around our track! Seat belts not included..

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Spotlight on: Pull Start Sport Another popular class at MPRCCC, pull start sport allows you to race a car out of the box with only setup and tyres.

This class is ideal if you like to race and have fun in an action packed environment, and the best part is you can upgrade to Pull Start Pro when you are ready!

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Spotlight on: Mini Add one very in-expensive car, a dash of speed and a generous serve of fun and what do you get? Mini, the car that quickly became the most popular racing class at MPRCCC.

WARNING: We guarantee you won't be able to keep the smile off your face while you are driving one of these!

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5th September - next race day. Somerville Rise primary school

Notice:

General meeting held Wednesday 8th September 7pm sharp.Members only

Front room Somerville rise primary school.

NEW "2 wheel drive Short Course Trucks" 1/10scale.

As from 1^st September Rules for Short Course Trucks have been defined below. If you are not able to meet these requirements please bring this to the attention of our Club President, Vice President, or Committee Members before racing commences. The Rules have been designed to keep racing at a level where everyone can be competitive without costing you hundreds of dollars. To avoid any confusion or conflict MPRCCC will not implement Championship points until September 1^st

CHASSIS:

Short Course Truck 1/10^th Scale Electric Powered (EP) only

# 2 Wheel drive only

# Radio gear: Open

# Gears ratio: stock

# No locked Differentials.

# All Terrain stock tyres

No ties permitted to hold shocks down to keep chassis lower.

MOTOR / ESC / BATTERY OPTIONS

OPTION 1:

MOTORS:

Tamiya Sport Tuned (Mabuchi RS-540 #53068) Brushed Motor

550-12 Turn (Mabuchi RS-550PC #LOSB9498 / #TRA3785) Brushed Motor

BATTERY:

7.4V 2-cell Lipo OR 7.2V 6-cell Nimh battery.

OPTION 2:

MOTORS:

Hobbywing 13 Turn or 13.5 Turn 3000KV Brushless System 35A ESC

BATTERY:

7.2V 6-cell Nimh battery.

SPECIAL NOTE:

While some R/C models are supplied with 7-cell Nimh packs. Usage of these are still under discussion.

At this stage we cannot accommodate Four wheel drive Short Course Trucks. This may be looked at in the New Year.

Hooray!!!! Even if it rains.....

Racing will be on this Sunday 5th September. If raining we will be at St Mary's Primary School Hastings under cover, 6min drive. Please ensure that you are at Somerville Rise P/S by 8.30am notice will be on front gate if venue has changed.

If unsure call my mobile.

cheers Trevor.

Contacts:

Club Prez Trevor 0407558728

Vice Prez Matt 0432625953