IFMAR /8 I.C. Circuit World Championship Stage 2 Report

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1 IFMAR /8 I.C. Circuit World Championship Stage 2 Report

2 Homestead RC Raceway, 1 Speedway Blvd, Homestead, Florida 33035, United States Single Contact Point homesteadrcraceway@yahoo.com Tel: Fax: Doug McNeely Homestead RC Raceway is located on the grounds of the world famous Homestead-Miami Speedway. The facility is inside the gates of the Speedway and offers all the speed and excitement of the bigger race cars. The circuit is comprised of 13 left and right hand turns that is raced in a clockwise direction. The circuit width is 15 feet to 18 feet wide. The straightaway length with dogleg is 275 feet/83.82 meters. The racing line circuit length is 960 feet/ meters. Homestead RC Raceway has the following amenities. *Covered pit area with lights and ceiling fans for more than 150 drivers. *Paved loading/unloading zone for easy access to the covered pit area. *Large secure parking area designated for drivers, mechanics, and officials *Engine tuning stations conveniently located next to the covered pit area. *Designated tire truing area *Designated car cleaning area *Designated engine break in area. *Designated pre-race staging area for qualifying and finals. *Large permanent Men and Women restroom and toilet facilities. *Designated covered Team Managers area *Designated Press area. *Designated IFMAR only area for business and jury meetings. Maps and Directions map of area showing proximity of airports, roads, etc. Miami International Airport Miami International Airport is the closest airport. It is only a 40 minute drive south, about 25 miles/40 kilometers to Homestead RC Raceway. This airport is serviced by many airline carriers from all over the world. All major rental car companies are available from this airport. Miami International Airport serves as the primary international airport of the Miami Area. One of the busiest international airports in the world, Miami International Airport caters to over 35 million passengers a year. Identifiable locally, as well as several worldwide authorities, as MIA or KMIA. Miami International is the United States third largest international port of entry for foreign air passengers and is the seventh largest such gateway in the world. The airport s extensive international route network includes non-stop flights to over seventy international

3 cities in North and South America, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. Directions from Airport and or Florida Turnpike: Leave Miami International Airport, get on the Florida Turnpike headed South (821) to Homestead. Once you are on the Turnpike continue South about 25 to 30 minutes and you will be approaching the Homestead area. Get off the Turnpike at Exit 6, which is the SW 137 Ave./Speedway Boulevard exit. SW 137 Ave. and Speedway Boulevard are the same road. Go South on this road for about 4 miles/6.5 kilometers. You will Homestead Miami Speedway as you approach. The complex is huge you can not miss it. When you are real close to the Speedway buildings you will see SW 336 Street, make a left turn, drive past the main entrance, you will see Homestead RC Raceway on your right and follow signs for unloading and parking.

4 Click on this link for Airport to Racing Circuit Map Click on this link for general directions from Motel area to Racing Circuit Race Officials Event Organizer Race Director Assistant Race Director Chief Technical Inspector Official Time Keeper Head of Facilities IFMAR Referee ROAR Referee Country Referee Doug McNeely Bob Ingersoll Rich Browne Chen / Rick Davis TBD Johnny Wong Brad Davis Rino Lino Steve McLaughlin Time plan and dates for the IFMAR World Championship 1/8 IC Circuit Thursday 7, April 2011 Controlled practice Track is open from 08:30 till 19:00 Registration 08:00 till 18:00 Friday 8, April 2011 Controlled practice Track is open from 08:30 till 19:00 Registration 08:00 till 18:00 Saturday 9, April 2011 Controlled practice Track is open from 08:30 till 19:00 Registration 08:00 till 18:00 Technical Inspection 08:00 till 18:00 Sunday 10, April 2011 Controlled practice Track is open from 08:30 till 19:00 Registration 08:00 till 18:00 Technical Inspection 08:00 till 18:00 Monday 11, April 2011 Controlled Practice Track is open from 08:00 till 19:00 Technical Inspection 08:00 till 18:00 Opening Ceremony Concourse d Elegance

5 Tuesday 12, April 2011 Qualification Round 1 and 2 Track is open from 09:30 till 17:45 Group A heat heat heat heat 4 10.l heat heat heat Group B heat heat heat heat heat heat heat heat After round two (2) of qualifying heats, drivers will be re-seeded within their group for the remaining rounds of heats. Wednesday 13, April 2011 Qualification Round 3 and 4 Track is open from 09:30 till 17:45 Group B heat heat heat heat heat heat heat heat Group A heat heat heat heat heat heat heat

6 Thursday 14, April 2011 Qualification Round 5 and 6 Track is open from 09:30 till 17:45 Group starts at heat 4 to 1, heat 15 to 5 Group starts at heat 4 to 1, heat 5 to 15 heat heat heat heat heat heat heat heat heat heat heat heat heat heat heat heat heat heat heat heat heat heat heat heat heat heat heat heat heat heat Friday 15, April / 1024 Final down to 1 / 8 Final Track is open from 08:00 till 17: /1024 B /1024 A /512 B /512 A /256 B /256 A /128 B /128 A /64 B /64 A /32 B /32 A /16 B /16 A /8 B /8 A Saturday 16, April / 4 Final, 1 /2 Final, Main Final Track is open from 10:00 till 16: /4 B /4 A (20 min.) Practice for the top 4 (four) direct qualified Lunch break 1/2 finals to be run over 30 minutes /2 B /2 A Drivers presentation to the public Warm-up Practice Trial start Start 1 hour final Sunday 17, April 2011 Reserve Day Banquet and Awards Dinner

7 Race time schedule according to IFMAR rules List of Approved Frequencies The following are frequencies that are permitted: 27 MHz: only frequencies , 27,045, 27,145 27,195 and 27, MHz: All channels 61 thru MHz: Channels 00, 02, 06 and MHz: Frequencies 53,100 thru 53, 800 MHz 2.4 GHz : All DSS and Spectrum systems Drivers using 50 MHz radios must have an FCC Amateur Radio License issued for that radio in their possession. Concourse d'elegance at Opening Ceremony Concourse d Elegance at the track After the drivers parade all cars competing for Concourse d Elegance will be presented for inspection and judging. Motels There are an abundance of motels within a close radius of the racing circuit. We recommend doing an internet search using MOTELS MIAMI HOMESTEAD SPEEDWAY. Below are just a few motels that are within a close distance. Hampton Inn & Suites 2855 NE 9 Street Homestead, FL Double occupancy, 2 queen beds, special rate $109 per day Best Western 411 South Krome Avenue Florida City, Florida Tel: Double occupancy, 2 queen beds, $110 per day Fairway Inn Florida City 100 S.E. 1st Avenue (US Highway #1) Florida City, Florida Tel: Double Occupancy, 2 queen beds, $79 per day Comfort Inn 333 S.E. 1st Avenue (US Highway #1) Florida City, Florida Tel: Double occupancy, 2 queen beds, $60 per day

8 Shipping Address Homestead Miami Speedway IFMAR World Championship 1 Speedway Boulevard, Gate 18 Warehouse Homestead, FL USA Transport to and from hotel to racing circuit The organizer will not supply transport to and from hotel/track. Controlled Fuel The Controlled Fuel selected by the IFAR Blocks for the 2011 IFMAR 1/8 IC Track World Championship is Byron Fuels. The blend is Byron Fuels Race 2500 Gen2 25% nitro with 9% oil, part # United States AC Power, Plugs and Outlets Standard The standard for voltage and frequency in the United States is volts at a frequency of 60 Hz, which uses plugs and outlets as shown in the pictures below. Make sure your equipment operates at the above noted voltage/frequency and, if necessary, that you have the necessary plug adapters.

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10 Diagram of track Track length: 960 feet / meters Track width: feet / meters Pit lane width: 5 feet / 1.52 meters Straightaway width: feet / meters Straightaway length: 275 feet / meters Driving direction: Clockwise c. Drawing of the venue (preferably photograph) showing track, rostrum, pit area, timekeeping and general facilities IFMAR Rules GENERAL RULES FOR IFMAR WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP IFMAR 1/8 I.C. TRACK RACING AND TECHNICAL RULES IFMAR 1/8 TH ON/OFF-ROAD MUFFLER LIST INS BOXES LIST FOR IFMAR RACES IFMAR 1/8 I.C. TRACK BODY LIST 2011 Alternative accommodation Camping permitted in designated RV/Trailer area. Must be self contained, there are no hookups or electricity provided. A dumping station is located approximately 2 miles away.. Passport sized photo Drivers, mechanics, and team managers will bring one passport sized photo for identity badges.