Off-Road Racing
We have two race tracks - a banked oval track and a road track complete with jumps. Competitions are managed with an electronic, computer - controlled timing system.
Racing is 1/10th scale off-track truck competition. We compete in four skill classes - Novice, Intermediate, Advanced and Master. Vehicle requirements are outlined in the document below.
Photo Mar 2023
HeedNeedSpeed.mp4Novice
Note: all new drivers this season competed in the Intermediate class
Intermediate
1st - Al Clark
2nd - John McCloud
3rd - Steve Awa
Advanced
1st -Larry Cronenwett
2nd - Dave Boysen
3rd - Gene Oster
Master
1st - Don Klose
2nd - Bernie Blomer
3rd -Bill Engler
4 Wheel Drive
1st - Bernie Blomer
2nd - Bill Engler
3rd - Paul Jensen
Open
1st - Don Klose
2nd - Bernie Blomer
3rd - Jerry Lundberg
Winter 2022-2023 Division Winners
Track Records.pdfTrack Records - Fastest Laps
Fastest Lap Times for each track - recorded by class and overall. Includes 4-Wheel Drive. Updated 11/27/2023. Records started over for Winter 2019/2020 season due to significant changes in the tracks. Previous records available on Documents page.
Shows best 5 in each class, plus ties.
Lap Count Records.pdfTrack Records - Most laps in a race.
Most laps completed in a race for each track. Recorded by class and overall.
Records started for Winter season 2022-2023
Shows only the best race by lap count and time.
Updated 11/27/2023
Race Info 2022.pdfAll you need to know to get started.
This PDF file describes the basics of RC off-track racing at Robson Ranch. Updated Oct 2022. Included are Equipment Specifications for the race trucks.
Equipment Specs 2023-24.pdfRacing Equipment Specs effective Winter 2023-24
TRIVIA
Our Oval race track is 249 ft 9 inches in length measured at the center of the lane.
During the Winter season we ran 34,240 laps for points.
This equates to 1620 miles.
Our Road Track measures 357 ft 8 inches at the center of the lane.
During Winter competitive racing we ran 17,791 laps for points.
The equates to 1205 miles.
So, all in all, we raced 52,031 laps.
About 2825 actual miles.
This is like driving to Tegucigalpi, Honduras
Or roundtrip to Spokane WA
Fastest lap raced in competition on Oval Track – Bill Engler with 7.740 seconds
This translates to approx. 22 MPH – certainly much faster in the straight-aways and slower in the turns
Fastest lap raced on Road Track – Bernie Blomer with 14.440 seconds.
This translates to approx. 17 MPH
How Points are Assigned.pdfHow points are determined for each race, race day cumulative points, and season standings. Updated Oct 2022
Tips For Spotters.pdfSpotters are the Guardian Angels of RC drivers.
This PDF document outlines tips and safety practices for spotters.
Club Parts Flyer.pdfPurchasing information about RC racing equipment for use in our racing program. Note - prices subject to change.
HobbyActionSlash.pdfHobby Action has developed a special Traxxas Slash 2wD truck based on our RC Club specs. Prices current as of April 2022 but subject to change.
ALERT!
LiPo battery safety - avoid this disaster experienced by one of our members by properly charging and maintaining your LiPo batteries.
LiPo batteries can be dangerous - they can start fires, or explode while charging or even while stored.
Check out 2 videos and one Document about safety.
MaxAmpsSafety.pdfLithium Polymer Charging/Discharging & Safety Information from MaxAmps.com
Battery Basics from The RCNetwork.com
LiPo Battery Basics - Safety First from the Academy of Model Aeronautics
10 RC LiP0 tips from A Main Hobbies.