Clash News – Countdown has begun
2010 Clash
See the Clash warm-up teaser video from 2009. More JConcepts Videos can be seen at www.youtube.com/JConceptsracing or www.youtube.com/JConceptsLive
Get ready drivers, the 2010 JConcepts Clash is approaching and everyone is  invited to participate. December 10-12, 2010, Lake Park - Tampa, Florida.
Sign-up today for one of the 12 classes available - including 1/8th buggy nitro and electric as well as the popular 1/10th and short course offerings.
A warm-up race will be held on November 27-28. Mark your calendars! : )
Rules
We are going to be observing the 2010 ROAR rules at this event. If you are unaware of these rules or updates please visit the link below. We will continue to use a visual technical inspection as the race builds in popularity. If you are looking to bump-up during the weekend or plan on finishing in the top 3 you will want to be utilizing a legal combination.
2010 ROAR Rules - view it here
Lake Park Rules
As a new addition to the rules and regulations for the Hillsborough Parks and Recreation it is now necessary to pay $2.00 per day to enter Lake Park. Please be prepared at the gate to pay to enter the Park. Unfortunately this is not negotiable and it is necessary in order to keep the park running. You will be given a ticket for your vehicle that is good for the whole day. Example here
Regional Park Entry
- $2.00/vehicle
- Up to 8 persons
- $1/person over 8
Practice days
Practice will start at 8:00am on Thursday December 9th. Practice will alternate between electric and nitro sessions before closing at 6:00pm.
Race schedule
A tentative schedule has been prepared to help determine length of the program and amount of available time. In a perfect world with no problems we are currently scheduled to run 4 qualifiers. Things change and so does the weather so this is very tentative.
Qual. Points will be used with Best 2 out of 4 scoring your result. This gives a driver wanting to just race on Saturday and Sunday only the option of coming in to qualify on Saturday and running 2 qualifiers. Please remember if a 4th round is dropped for scheduling or weather reasons, that is the risk taken by the driver that misses the first day of qualifying.
Check in and registration
The first thing to do when you arrive at the track is to check in. We are going to be doing this outside the track area by the JConcepts hospitality area. Only registered drivers and mechanics will be allowed onto the track for practice. You have to register before you can practice. Very simple.
Covered pit space
Covered pits with power are only being offered on a first come first serve basis. This space is limited and drivers traveling in from out of the area should have the first priority to the areas within the fenced in area. Local drivers and others that are familiar with Lake Park should come prepared with your normal pit area arrangements.
Hotel information
There are many hotels in the Tampa area that are available during the weekend of the Clash event. What is listed below is a suggestion and where the JConcepts team is currently staying.
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites
Tampa-Anderson Rd and Veterans Expressway
9402 Corporate Lake Dr.
Tampa, FL 33634
Hotel Front Desk: 813-885-3700
Hotel Fax: 813-885-1799
$79.00 per night - mention JConcepts group rate
Videos teasers from past JConcepts Events and performances –
2007 Clash
2008 Clash
2008 Bash
2009 Rage
More videos can be seen at www.youtube.com/JConceptsRacing and www.youtube.com/JConceptsLive
Track
Expect a fast track and layout. Special consideration will be made for 1/8th buggies and trucks to ensure available racing space and constant speed. The Lake Park facility is more than capable of handling at layout of this nature with its dimensions being 153' x 68'. The 2007 and 2008 track layouts were fast and following. Expect more of the same and we are going to get a little more air this year on the jumps as well. :)
Battery Suggestions
We highly recommend Lipo batteries for the extended racing action offered at the Clash. All Lipo batteries (7.4v for all but 4wd electric 1/8th) are legal for competition, but it is recommended to use the hard shell type. Anything over 5000 mah would be safe for a longer 15 minute main. We also recommend charging in a Lipo case / bag for safety.
Here is some very useful information regarding Lipo
batteries. Please read this information prior to use:
Lipo.pdf
Main Event Length:
Electric A Mains:
- Electric Mod classes - 5 minutes - Triple A-Mains as time allows
- 1/8th E Buggy – A-main - 10 minutes
Electric B Mains:
Electric C and Below Mains:
Nitro A Mains - as time allows:
Nitro B Mains:
Nitro C and Below Mains:
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