Final details are being put on a 2 day race in September to be put on by the SWTour crew at the RCSM.

Sept. 16 & 17 (Sat. & Sun)

Being from the Cool California Coast I have "DAY" races scheduled, but in talking w/ Mike L. he made a suggestion about doing Saturday as a NIGHT event.

At this time, I'm unsure as to how many of the CALIF. guys will be travelling over, but hopefully those who do, will stay for both days.

I would love input from locals on race start time and any other thoughts you might have to help make this as exciting of a race as the July 4th event. (or more)

Please note: The SWTour series runs 5 minute Heats and Mains for ALL of our events. Since the "TOUR" does not currently run a "Expert Modified" class, if there is interest in that class and the racers for that class would prefer to run "4" minutes, we would accomodate.

TOUR CLASSES
Rookie/Novice (We always offer a rookie class for NEW racers. Stock motors, 4 cell)

4 cell Stock (Roar legal 24 degree STOCK rebuildable motors)

4 cell 19t Spec (Handwound Motors ARE legal, must meet ARCOR specs 19x1 w/ tagged arms)(non-handwounds are also legal, must meet ROAR 19t Specs)

4 cell "Sportsman Modified" This is our Modified Points class, primarily "NON Sponsored" drivers. (brushless OK)

OPTION CLASSES - minimum 5 "Pre-Entries" to make one of these classes.

NASTRUCK - Another "Sportsman" class. 19t or Brushless (in a sportsman mode) MAX BATTERIES 3300 mah (The battery rule may be lifted for this special event if there is enough interest in a truck class)"by Pre-Entry ONLY"

EXPERT MODIFIED - 4 cell (brushed or brushless motors and up to 4300 mah batteries OK)"by Pre-Entry ONLY"

6 cell TOURING OVAL - 19t (24 degree, machine wound only)"by Pre-Entry ONLY"

1/12th scale - (19t motors, same as spec 19 motor rules & 4 cell)

2 day entry $35.00 (first class) $15.00 per additional class.
Single day entry $25.00 (first class) $10.00 per additional class.

The SWTour awards placques to all "MAIN" winners. Other placques are available on request.

The SWTour uses the "Bump Up" procedure for main events. Normally top "8" qualify + 2 bump from lower main. (I'm hearing 10 cars is REALLY tight on the RCSM so this may be adjusted as needed)

For more info, contact Joe Myers joe@southwesttour.com

Ok guys if your looking to run on one of the best tracks on west coast this is it. Maybe you missed the PCSO we just had you might want to think on making this one. 2 days in the sun racing with some of the best drivers around.
Thanks Joe for bringing the tour to RCSM we will make sure we have a good turnout. PCSO had 51 I would say we beat that by 10!!!

Anyone in the Southwest region or planning a trip to Arizona in September should definetly consider this one! :thumbsup:

Joe puts on one heck of an event as many can attest to and RC Sports Mainia and its operators are simply awsome!

Please visit the tracks' website to see pictures of the track and get details on paste events and upcoming ones as well. You can link to the track forum from there also.

RCSM Webpage (http://http://www.rcsportsmania.com/)

You may get a couple of Maverick boys from Nor cal heading out to this one!!! just got to find a couple of plane tickets. Hope to see you guys there :)
AC

Tony,

I'll be sending some flyers to Jake's (hopefully this week), I needed to do a couple tweaks to them...but I think they are ready to send.

Hey Joe will saturday be a daytime or nightime event? I think it would help determine when we should fly out of nor cal. thanks!
AC

Tempting.......

Tony,

Although it will probably be hot doing it this way, it's been decided to do both days in the day time, otherwise we probably wouldn't finish Saturday Night till midnight or later...would make it hard to get things rolling early on Sunday.

(Saturday)Current Plan is to open the gates around 7 a.m. and have the track open around 8 a.m. for practice. Hopefully qualifying will get underway by 11:00 (Maybe earlier depending on # of entries) 3 quals and mains each day.

(Sunday) Less practice, and hopefully start the first heat around 8 30 a.m. hopefully finishing up Sunday before 2:30

I'm flying in Friday night to Phoenix...not knowing my way around too well, and never having put on a race here...some things I'm going to be winging..but I've heard nothing but real good things about the track and crew...so this should be fun~

I sent a couple Flyers to Jake and to ScottM, I'll have them on the SWTour website by weeks end.

We will be using the AMBrc system, for those w/ personal transponders. (We will have loaners for those who don't)

Mr Darkside whats up Eric?? It would be cool to see you out there, it will be just like the snowbirds but warmer :)

Joe thanks for the info that will make travel plans a little more refined. Hope to see you there
AC

Darkside - I don't think you will regret letting temptation win you over! It is a great little track!

I hope you took a few and checked it out on the web - see my post #3 on this thread for the link.

Scott - Az PAncar Club

Ok guys the dates are set in stone now lets get those reservations made. I know for a fact you will love this track. It is a drivers track! Can't wait to see you guys in few weeks. 85+ deg. weather high banked short track what else could you ask for? Sept. 16th and 17th @ RCSM (http://rcsportsmania.com/)

Joe
Looks like I will be making this race. I will know more in a week or two.

Steve

Hey all Attachced flyer and entry form.

If anyone in the western region wants 2 days of great racing...c'mon down and show your stuff! :thumbsup:

I don't think you'll be dissapointed

There's a group looking at adding a 1/12th scale MODIFIED class. So 1/12th scale OVAL racers...Here's you chance~

http://www.southwesttour.com

Scott, THANK YOU for posting the Flyer~

Hey guys if you can make a race this should be one of them. Their are going to be names like Jeff Helms, Erik Steenhoven, Jim Silvay, Jake Rosen and many more guys. Racing will be fun and fast! Traction will be prefect!!! Come race with us on September 16th, 17th. www.southwesttour.com

I will be there!!! Got plane tickets a couple of days ago along with Jake, we are gettin' ready for some banked oval fun!! See you all there!!
AC

Not going to be able to attend this race. Going to be running at our big end of season race here. Got to support the local scene!

Good luck to all!

-E

It looks like the 1/12th scale guys came to a consensus that 19t would be a better way to go. So it will be 19t and/or brushless in "sportsman" mode.

Darkside, Understood...keep the Colorado guys racing~

I'd love to come up to a race in Ft. Collins some time...It would give me an excuse to visit some family...if I could fit it in between heats...LOL

I'm might get to come play this coming weekend. What compound tires are ppl running? BSR Tires...Thanks Oh, wing on the body or pod? thanks

Jimmy,

Ask Humpty or Jim Hock... I think they told me PURPLES all the way around.

Hey guys 90% of the guys run purples all 4 corners. 19t I run dbl. pink rears, purple LF and dbl purple RF. With HD Pro3. HDX body with wing on body. Mod 3 purples and dbl purple RF. Jeff runs same tires on his cars. BSR foams!!! rollout for 19t around 2.20-2.45 mod 1.20-1.40. Hope this helps some.

Raymond,

Thanks.

For 19t, which motors are you guys using? Mt. Fuji style or Ti Style?

I assume the MOD rollout is for about a 7x1?

Joe, allmost all run Mt. Fuji in 19t. and yes rollout for mod is for a 7x1

Hey guys it only 2 weeks away and things are looking good to have a great turnout 65-70+
If you can make it this would be one you would like to make. Fun fast bull rink! Sept. 16th,17th

Let's see, so far from CA it looks like I've got

Tony Staples
Steve Jacquez
Donn Natale
Kevin Kilber
Bryan Myers
Jake Rosen
Tony C

From AZ

The DeForest's
Raymond McCoy
Scott M
Jeff "Humpty" Helms
and more locals, possibly some of the flagstaff guys too.

hearing rumblings of more, but not confirmed.

Just less than 2 weeks to go, I'm planning on shipping some of my stuff UPS/FedEx this week, cause my son and I are flying into Phoenix on Friday night.

Some of the CA guys are staying at the LaQuinta Inn to the NORTH, about $59.00 per night.

Hope to see everybody there...

'06 SWTour Sponsors are Team Associated, Jake's Performance Hobbies, McAllister Racing, Maverick Oval Chassis, STICK E.T. Tire Sauces, Beefy Products.

2 of the Series Sponsors will be on hand for the "Thunder in the Desert" race at the RC Sports Mania.

Special Thanks to Jake Rosen (Jake's Performance Hobbies & MAVERICK OVAL Chassis) and Gary McAllister (McAllister Racing Bodies) for supporting this race, AND the '06 TOUR.

3 days away!!! Come on guys you don't want to miss this one. Fun fast track with some of the best drivers around. See you all in 3 days.

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Where's the TUCSON guys?

Good Showing of FLAGSTAFF guys and PHOENIX guys

Perfect~ weather today, 3 heats and mains today...and we'll do it all again TOMORROW