IRCHA Speed Cup and Drag Races by MHSFA

[plankdriver]

Yes folks, is happening and sorry about the late announcements.

Speed Cup:
Practice & Inspections: Wednesday August 1st, starting at 2:30 to 5pm @ site 5
Last chance inspection, Thursday August 2: 0900 FOLLOWED by MANDATORY Pilots Meeting at 0945

Speed Cup Competition:
Thursday August 2: 10am am to 2pm
&
Friday August 3: 10am to 2pm

Speed Cup Awards: Tentative Scorpion Tent @ 6pm on site 3.

Drag Races: Saturday, 1pm to 3 pm @ site 5 (16 allocations)

Notice Everything but the awards is on Site 5

--------To register for Speed Cup or Drag race, email me at santiago@mhsfa.org-----


We have great prizes as usual courtesy of Scorpion Power Systems, Bavarian Demon and Others

****more details to come****

Santiago
Model Helicopter Speed Flying Association -=Go Faster=-

[plankdriver]

Speed Cup rules may be found here under the info tab:

https://www.mhsfa.org/

Make sure you read the-basics, the rules, and the details sections.


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Drags Racing Rules
This is the set of rules we have been using during OHB and Spring Fling:

One class: Run-what-you-brung!

1. 100 meter course. (If site and safety permits) If not, it will be as close to the
100 meters as possible, and we will announce the distance.

2. Only two machines at the time.(if the Matrix is not even number there is a chance to have a bye run (single heli). In case of a bye, the heli still must complete 2 passes in order to advance.

3. Standing start, voice three count, until we make a Christmas tree, hopefully soon.

4. Single elimination, 2 out of 3 runs. As soon as a competitor wins 2 races, they advance to the next round and the loser is eliminated. *

5. In case of a tie during a pass, an additional run, or "one more time" will occur until we determine a clear winner.

6. When the heli is flown back to the start box it should return at a safe pace, and the rotor must be kept at a safe speed i.e. NOT IDLE UP. Maneuvering is allowed ONLY at the far end of the course but No 3D, or maneuvers including flips will occur on the return leg. Failure to adhere to these measures will result in instant disqualification.

7. PPE: Contestants and course officials will wear helmets, as well as any callers/mechanics and allowed media workers (that's you Bill )
MHSFA will have a pair of loaner helmets available, but we encourage contestants to bring their own. Helmets must have an approve standard such as DOT, Snell, ANSI, or similar. Bicycle, skate, hockey helmets and tyipcal hard hats are allowed. Eye protection such as or safety glasses or goggles are highly encouraged.

*In some instances when the matrix has odd numbers, the race officiators will use what is called the "fastest loser" qualification and this competitor will move to the next round. If this is used on that days format it will be announce prior to the event. SO you know, that competitor will race the fastest qualifier in the field.



Santiago
Model Helicopter Speed Flying Association
_--=Go FASTER=--_

[Breezyjr]

Didn't the speed runs used to happen at site 3? And, last year they were moved to site 5?

I missed it all last year and I was bummed, so want to be sure not to miss it this year...

Joe_Breezyjr

[plankdriver]

It used to be at site 3, but for many reasons we got moved to site 5. Actually contestants like it there, and we get better facilities, larger tent, etc.

So, yes, we will be at site 5 again.

Santiago
MHSFA

[plankdriver]

Speed Cup registration

Anyone can register up to the day of the event (Aug 2, 10am)
but we prefer you email me for preregistration at the email above.

Santiago
Model Helicopter Speed Flying Association
_--=Go FASTER=--_

[plankdriver]

DON'T FORGET TO REGISTER and/or ATTEND THE DRAG RACES @ SITE 5 on Saturday, 1pm-3pm


Santiago
Model Helicopter Speed Flying Association
_--=Go FASTER=--_

[Vinger]

Where can the 2018 IRCHA results be found?

[iscripter]

The results were posted on the MHSFA Facebook page.