2016 Summer Smackdown
Event Information
- JConcepts is the Platinum sponsor for the 2nd year in a row. They will be flying in factory driver Dave "Double D" Duncan from Florida to provide product support during this event, plus they are donating door prizes, & providing each racer with a FREE JConcepts event t-shirt (while supplies last)!
- MB2 Raceway Iowa is the Gold sponsor of this year's race. The 2nd place finisher in all the A Mains will win 2 FREE race passes. During all rounds of qualifying, the 2nd place overall qualifier in each class will also receive 1 FREE race pass. Along with that, the first 50 paid entries will receive a Buy One Get One race voucher, plus ALL paid racers for this event will receive a $5 off race coupon!
- X Factory is the official sponsor of the Stock 2WD Buggy & Stadium Truck classes. The highest finishing unsponsored drivers in both classes will receive a FREE Infinity carbon fiber chassis for the Team Associated B5M or T5M, which is a $99 value each!
- R17 Racingis the official sponsor of the Mod 2WD Buggy class. They will award 1st place with $50, 2nd place $30, & 3rd place will take home $20 in cash!
- Just A Print Promotions is the official sponsor of the Mod 4WD Buggy class. They will award 1st place with $25, 2nd place $15, & 3rd place will take home $10 in cash. You can reach them at (712)592-1519 or JustAPrintPromo(at)loganet(dot)net to find out the great print services they offer!
- Legit Lidz RC Designs is the official sponsor of the Novice class. They will award 1st place with a FREE custom paint job of their choice, plus they are also donating 2 more FREE custom paint jobs as door prizes!
- All 17.5/13.5 entries must use ROAR approved ESCs & motors. ESCs must be in "blinky" mode, and cars will be teched for minimum weight, battery voltage, and stator impedance.
- Traction compounds are allowed at BGRC, but use please use common sense when it comes to smell. The shop is stocked with proven additives such as Sticky Situation Tire Solutions, Grip Gravy Tire Sauce, and Sticky Kicks RC to keep your ride GLUED to the track!
- Official host hotel: Best Western Plus Des Moines West Inn & Suites | Phone: (515)221-2345 | Mention Bluegroove Hobbies to book a room at a discounted rate.
- Friday is controlled practice, Saturday is 3 rounds of IFMAR qualifying (best 2 of 3 count), Sunday is all the mains, plus door prizes and awards.
- The AAA mains will consist of 10 cars with no bump ups. All mains are 5 minutes each and Novice will run a single A main.
- All classes will receive awards for the top 10 & TQ in the A mains, and 1-3 in the B mains.
- On Sunday we will hold a huge raffle for a TON of giveaways thanks to all of our generous sponsors listed below!!
JConcepts
Gold Sponsor:
MB2 Raceway Iowa
Class Sponsors:
X Factory - Stock 2WD Buggy & Stock Stadium Truck
Just A Print Promotions - Mod 4WD Buggy
R17 Racing - Mod 2WD Buggy
Legit Lidz RC Design - Novice
Official Media Sponsor:
Radio Control Car Action
Other Great Sponsors:
B-Bop's
Castle Creations
Dirt Racing Products
Factory RC
Grip Gravy Tire Sauce
Hitec
Hobbico
LRP America
Maclan Racing
Maxima Racing Oils
MIP
Pledge
REDS Racing USA
RPM
Simple Green
StickIt1Racing
T.A. Emerald
Tamiya
Team Associated
Tekin
Xpert USA
Track Details
| Track Name | Bluegroove Hobbies & Raceway |
| Address |
2700 University Avenue
Suite 100 West Des Moines, IA, US 50266 Map |
| Contact | Phil Hargis |
| Phone | (515) 287-9091 |
| Website | https://www.facebook.com/bluegroovehobbies |
| Hobby Shop | No |
| Event Flyer | Click Here |
Dates & Times
| Start | End | |
|---|---|---|
| Open Practice | 09/02/16 12:00 PM | 09/02/16 8:00 PM |
| Controlled Practice | N/A | N/A |
| Qualifiers | 09/03/16 9:00 AM | Depends on entries |
| Mains | 09/04/16 9:00 AM | Depends on entries |
Track Amenities
| * Bathrooms | * Electricity |
| * Hobby Shop | * Indoor Offroad |
| * Lap Counting System | * Lighted Track |
| * Pit Tables | * Televisions |
| * Transponders Available | * Vending Machines |
Event Cost
| 1st Class | $35.00 USD |
| 2nd Class | $25.00 USD |
| 3rd Class | $20.00 USD |
| Qual Type | Qual Points |
Entry Details
| Registration Opens | 05/23/16 1:58 PM EST |
| Registration Closes | 09/02/16 12:00 PM EST |
| Limit | 210 |
| Remaining | FILLING FAST! |
| Name | Qualifiers | A Main | B Main | C Main | D Main | Lower |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Novice | 5 min | 5 min | 5 min | 5 min | 5 min | 5 min |
| This class cost $20.00 | 3 qualifiers - 5 minutes each. 10 car mains + 0 Bumps. | |||||
| Stock 2wd Buggy | 5 min | 5 min | 5 min | 5 min | 5 min | 5 min |
| 3 qualifiers - 5 minutes each. 10 car mains + 0 Bumps. | ||||||
| ProLite SCT | 5 min | 5 min | 5 min | 5 min | 5 min | 5 min |
| 3 qualifiers - 5 minutes each. 10 car mains + 0 Bumps. | ||||||
| Stock Truck | 5 min | 5 min | 5 min | 5 min | 5 min | 5 min |
| 3 qualifiers - 5 minutes each. 10 car mains + 0 Bumps. | ||||||
| 13.5 4wd Buggy | 5 min | 5 min | 5 min | 5 min | 5 min | 5 min |
| 3 qualifiers - 5 minutes each. 10 car mains + 0 Bumps. | ||||||
| Modified 2wd Buggy | 5 min | 5 min | 5 min | 5 min | 5 min | 5 min |
| 3 qualifiers - 5 minutes each. 10 car mains + 0 Bumps. | ||||||
| Modified Truck | 5 min | 5 min | 5 min | 5 min | 5 min | 5 min |
| 3 qualifiers - 5 minutes each. 10 car mains + 0 Bumps. | ||||||
| Modified 4wd Buggy | 5 min | 5 min | 5 min | 5 min | 5 min | 5 min |
| 3 qualifiers - 5 minutes each. 10 car mains + 0 Bumps. | ||||||
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