2014 Neo Race Drivers Guide

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Provisional Timetable: Subject to change: See Projector for active timetable Stay alert and be ready before your heat!

Thursday 17th – Booking in open from 16:00-18:00You must book in before you go on track, please check all details including ages are correct (junior / oldies finals) – Participants are responsible for ensuring they have notified organisers of their eligibility to compete in the junior or oldies finals. Collect your complimentary event t-shirt & decals in the Pit hall! There will be a limited selection for sale afterwards.

Friday 18th – Practice (3 rounds)7.00 Venue Open 8:30 Drivers Briefing on track8:00-8:30 Booking in 12:00 No shows re-allocated

Practice Rd 1 Practice Rd 2 Practice Rd 3Heat Marshals 6 min Heat Marshals 6 min Heat Marshals 6 min

1 19 (EL) 09:00 1 19 (EL) 12:29 1 19 (EL) 15:582 1 09:11 2 1 12:40 2 1 16:093 2 09:22 3 2 12:51 3 2 16:204 3 09:33 4 3 13:02 4 3 16:315 4 09:44 5 4 13:13 5 4 16:426 5 09:55 6 5 13:24 6 5 16:537 6 10:06 7 6 13:35 7 6 17:048 7 10:17 8 7 13:46 8 7 17:159 8 10:28 9 8 13:57 9 8 17:26

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10 9 10:39 10 9 14:08 10 9 17:3711 10 10:50 11 10 14:19 11 10 17:4812 11 11:01 12 11 14:30 12 11 17:5913 12 11:12 13 12 14:41 13 12 18:1014 13 11:23 14 13 14:52 14 13 18:2115 14 11:34 15 14 15:03 15 14 18:3216 15 11:45 16 15 15:14 16 15 18:43

17 (EL) 16 11:56 17 (EL) 16 15:25 17 (EL) 16 18:5418 (EL) 17 (EL) 12:07 18 (EL) 17 (EL) 15:36 18 (EL) 17 (EL) 19:0519 (EL) 18 (EL) 12:18 19 (EL) 18 (EL) 15:47 19 (EL) 18 (EL) 19:16

Juniors Final 19:45 – 15 minThe top 15 drivers after reseeding who are 17 years or younger.

Reseeding for SaturdayHeats re-seeded for qualifying using the best 3 consecutive laps from Practice Rd 1,2 or 3.

Marshalling during Practice & QualifyingDuring practice and qualifying, the driver will marshal the heat AFTER.

Marshalling during all Finals (including Oldies, Junior, Dash4Cash)Drivers are expected to provide their own marshal.I.E. In addition to your pit crew you will need somebody to cover your marshal number point, during your final(s).

Saturday 19th – Qualifying (3 rounds)7.00 Venue Open

Qualifying Rd 1 Qualifying Rd 2 Qualifying Rd 3Heat Marshals 6 min Heat Marshals 6 min Heat Marshals 6 min

1 19 (EL) 08:00 1 19 (EL) 11:29 1 19 (EL) 14:582 1 08:11 2 1 11:40 2 1 15:093 2 08:22 3 2 11:51 3 2 15:204 3 08:33 4 3 12:02 4 3 15:315 4 08:44 5 4 12:13 5 4 15:426 5 08:55 6 5 12:24 6 5 15:537 6 09:06 7 6 12:35 7 6 16:048 7 09:17 8 7 12:46 8 7 16:159 8 09:28 9 8 12:57 9 8 16:26

10 9 09:39 10 9 13:08 10 9 16:3711 10 09:50 11 10 13:19 11 10 16:4812 11 10:01 12 11 13:30 12 11 16:5913 12 10:12 13 12 13:41 13 12 17:1014 13 10:23 14 13 13:52 14 13 17:2115 14 10:34 15 14 14:03 15 14 17:3216 15 10:45 16 15 14:14 16 15 17:43

17 (EL) 16 10:56 17 (EL) 16 14:25 17 (EL) 16 17:5418 (EL) 17 (EL) 11:07 18 (EL) 17 (EL) 14:36 18 (EL) 17 (EL) 18:0519 (EL) 18 (EL) 11:18 19 (EL) 18 (EL) 14:47 19 (EL) 18 (EL) 18:16

Dash 4 Cash 18:45 – 10 mins

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2014 Neo Race Drivers GuideTop 13 qualifiers start in reverse order and race for 10 minutes – using best 2 rounds from 3

Top 3 get Cash Prizes. (1st £200, 2nd £100, 3rd £50)

Sunday 20th – Qualifying & Finals7.00 Venue Open

Qualifying Rd 4 Qualifying Rd 5Heat Marshals 6 min Heat Marshals 6 min

1 19 (EL) 08:00 1 19 (EL) 11:292 1 08:11 2 1 11:403 2 08:22 3 2 11:514 3 08:33 4 3 12:025 4 08:44 5 4 12:136 5 08:55 6 5 12:247 6 09:06 7 6 12:358 7 09:17 8 7 12:469 8 09:28 9 8 12:57

10 9 09:39 10 9 13:0811 10 09:50 11 10 13:1912 11 10:01 12 11 13:3013 12 10:12 13 12 13:4114 13 10:23 14 13 13:5215 14 10:34 15 14 14:0316 15 10:45 16 15 14:14

17 (EL) 16 10:56 17 (EL) 16 14:2518 (EL) 17 (EL) 11:07 18 (EL) 17 (EL) 14:3619 (EL) 18 (EL) 11:18 19 (EL) 18 (EL) 14:47

Final ‘A’ ‘B’ Duration2048th 15:10 15:35 15 min1024th 16:00 16:25 15 min

1/8 EL Quarters 16:50 17:10 10 min512th 17:30 17:55 15 min256th 18:20 18:45 15 min

1/8 EL Semis 19:10 19:30 10 minOldies Final 19:50 15 min

Monday 21st - Finals7.00 Venue Open

Final A B Duration128th 08:00 08:30 20 min64th 09:00 09:30 20 min

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Marshalling:All FinalsDrivers are expected to provide a marshal for their own final(s). I.E. In addition to your pit crew you will need somebody to cover your marshal point, during your final. Consequently you do not marshal the final after yours (you’ll probably need to return the favour and marshal someone else’s final however!)

From five (5) rounds, the three (3) best results will count.

TQ: Top Qualifier has the right to practice in both semi-final practice sessions.

Oldies Final: The top 15 qualifiers who are over 35 years of age.

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32nd 10:00 10:30

20 min

1/8 EL Vampire Racing Final11:00 (10 min)

16th 11:20 11:50 20 min8th 12:20 12:50 20 min

Semi Practice 13:20 13:40 10 minQuarter 14:00 14:25 20 min

Semi 14:50 15:20 20 min

Last Chance Saloon 15:40

10 min

Driver Intros 16:555 min

Grand Finale 17:00 45 minPrize Giving, Champagne, Girls & End!

Vampire Racing Electric Class CHRISTMAS TREE FINALS - 15 car finals

Electric Main Final 10 Minutes

1st+2nd+3rd+4th+5th+6th+ 7th+*▲ 1st+2nd+3rd+4th+5th+6th+ 7th+*▲

A TQ,3,5,7,9,11,13,15,17,19,21 Semi10 Min 2,4,6,8,10,12,14,16,18,20,22 B

1st +2nd +3rd +4th ▲ 1st +2nd +3rd +4th ▲

A 23, 25, 27, 29, 31, 33,35, 37, 39, 41, 43, 45

Quarter10 Min

24, 26, 28, 30, 32,34, 36, 38, 40, 42, 44 B

*The last remaining place in the Vampire Racing electric Main Final will go to the driver with the fastest time from either Semi A or B.

NITRO CHRISTMAS TREE FINALS - 15 car finals

Main Final 45 Minutes

1st+2nd+3rd+4th+5th+6th+*▲ 1st+2nd+3rd+4th+5th+6th+*▲

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As soon as the flag falls on each semi, all cars are under parc ferme conditions. See appendix ii for further details.

Top 6 from each semi make the final directly. Cars finishing 7th – 13th will race the ‘Last Chance Saloon’ for the last 3 spots in the final. 14th & 15th are out.

Last Chance Saloon drivers, please remember to provide your own marshal!

Drivers in main Final must be present for introduction and complete a sponsor sheet.

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A TQ,3,5,7,9,11,13,15,17,19,21 Semi20 Min 2,4,6,8,10,12,14,16,18,20,22 B

1st +2nd +3rd +4th ▲ 1st +2nd +3rd +4th ▲

A 23,25,27,29,31,33,35,37,39,41,43 Quarter20 Min 24,26,28,30,32,34,36,38,40,42,44 B

1st +2nd +3rd +4th ▲ 1st +2nd +3rd +4th ▲

A 45,47,49,51,53,55,57,59,61,63,65 8th 20 Min 46,48,50,52,54,56,58,60,62,64,66 B

1st +2nd +3rd +4th ▲ 1st +2nd +3rd +4th ▲

A 67,69,71,73,75,77,79,81,83,85,87 16th20 Min 68,70,72,74,76,78,80,82,84,86,88 B

1st +2nd +3rd +4th ▲ 1st +2nd +3rd +4th ▲

A 89,91,93,95,97,99,101,103,105,107,109

32nd 20 Min

90, 92, 94, 96, 98, 100, 102, 104, 106, 108, 110 B

1st +2nd +3rd +4th ▲ 1st +2nd +3rd +4th ▲

A 111,113,115, 117, 119, 121, 123, 125, 127, 129, 131

64th 20 Min

112, 114, 116, 118,120, 122, 124, 126, 128, 130, 132, B

1st +2nd +3rd +4th ▲ 1st +2nd +3rd +4th ▲

A 133, 135, 137, 139, 141, 143, 145, 147, 149, 151, 153

128th 20 Min

134, 136, 138, 140, 142, 144, 146, 148, 150, 152, 154

B

1st +2nd +3rd +4th ▲ 1st +2nd +3rd +4th ▲

A 155, 157, 159, 161, 163, 165, 167, 169, 171, 173, 175

256th

15 Min156, 158, 160, 162, 164, 166, 168,

170, 172, 174, 176B

1st +2nd +3rd +4th ▲ 1st +2nd +3rd +4th ▲

A 177, 179, 181, 183, 185, 187, 189, 191, 193, 195, 197

512th

15 Min178, 180, 182, 184, 186, 188, 190,

192, 194, 196, 198 B

1st +2nd +3rd +4th ▲ 1st +2nd +3rd +4th ▲

A 199, 201, 203, 205, 207, 209, 211, 213, 215, 217, 219,

1024th 15 Min

200, 202, 204, 206, 208, 210, 212, 214, 216, 218, 220 B

1st +2nd +3rd +4th ▲ 1st +2nd +3rd +4th ▲

A 221, 223, 225, 227, 229, 231, 233, 235, 237, 239

2048th 15 Min

222, 224, 226, 228, 230, 232, 234, 236, 238, 240 B

*The last 3 remaining places in the Nitro Buggy Main Final will be taken by top 3 finishers of the ‘Last Chance Saloon’ (LCS) – Finishers 7th-13th from Semis A&B will race this. If any car from the top 6 semi finishing positions fails technical inspection, the additional place in the final will be awarded as per ‘LCS’ result.

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Tips: All cars are required to have 3 numbers, ensure you have correct ones! Available outside race control.- Don’t cut the track, you will be penalised, pit men when fuelling lift the car away from the pit lane, you will cause a crash otherwise. Max 2 mechanics per driver in pit lane, when not fuelling, mechanics stand back!- We remind everyone to be careful and don’t put anyone in unnecessary danger!

Sunday

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Rules:The meeting will be run to rules based on BRCA rallycross rules, available here: BRCA Rally X Rules (http://www.brca.org/sites/www.brca.org/files/library_files/Redbull/BRCA-Handbook-2014-FINAL.docx )

Fuel: A total fuel tank capacity of 125 cubic centimetres maximum including all fuel line and filter up to the carburettor is allowed. A maximum nitro percentage of 25% is allowed. Tanks can be checked in the DXR gazebo/tent outside the entrance doors. There will be random Scrutineering at the event.

For the 1/8 ‘Vampire Racing’ sponsored Electric buggy class, only Hard case LiPo batteries with a maximum voltage of 14.8V [4S] are allowed. All LiPo batteries at the event must be charged in a LiPo Charging pouch / Bag.Electric rules based on BRCA rules: http://www.brca.org/sites/www.brca.org/files/library_files/TruggySec/E8%20Rules%202014%20Full.pdf

Incorrect numbers on a car will result in that car being black flagged, see Appendix i.Any Failure to marshal will result in 1 lap taken off the driver’s fastest heat.

Every marshal position will have a broom, while waiting for a marshal to replace you, please sweep the surface dust to the sides. This should help to keep grip levels up and encourage a blue groove.

The event is held on private property and the organisers reserve the right to exclude anyone from the event and/or premises accordingly.

Etiquette:We ask everyone attending to respect the no smoking rule (UK Law) inside the pit hall and the track. Please use bins/trash bags provided, and generally keep your pit space clean! For campers please respect noise levels, and no generators after 23:00.

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Pits: Please bring your own pit towel to protect the surface of the tables. We are tight for space, so if you are able to pit outside (camper/car/tent) that would help ensure everyone has space to work. Please remember the UK uses a 3 pin socket so bring a power adapter!Small Uni Bar: Thursday 17th 19:00 - 00:00Friday 18th 19:00 - 01:00 Saturday 19th 19:00 - 01:00Sunday 20th 19:00 - 01:00 Monday 26th 19:00 - 23:00

Shops:Manselton Models & AMS Pro will be present as official shops for the race. They stock most products from the major UK distributors and fuel and will have generous stock with them. Contact them or UK distributors to reserve or pre-order product.

Services: - http://theneorace.com/information/#toc9Taxi:Ultimate Taxi - 01952 813 636 There is a taxi phone in the bar, its about £3 from the college to Newport or £9 from the college to Telford Town Centre

Food:Food options will be available on site for the duration of the event, serving a variety of culinary delights ranging from pizza to curry to more traditional RC Racing foods.

TakeawayStar Pizza & Kebab, 8, Stafford St, Newport, Shropshire TF10 7LT Tel: 01952 825 900 Pizza Delivery & Takeaway

Lamb Inn, 29 Shrewsbury Road, Edgmond Shropshire TF10 8HU 1min down the roadTel: 01952 810 421

The Three Fish / Beefeater Grill (next to Premier Inn)Mere Park, Stafford Road, Newport TF10 9BY Tel: 08715 278812

Fast Food Burger King - TelfordTELFORD MSAMSA, JUNCTION 4, M54 MOTORWAYTELFORD SHROPSHIRETF3 4AS

McDonalds - Telford"School Road, Donnington"CENTRALGB - TELFORD TF2 8HH01952 605 738

Pizza Hut - TelfordUnit 12Telford Bridge Retail ParkOld Park TelfordShropshire TF3 4PBTel: 01952 293470

Supermarkets – In Newport there are Waitrose & Co Op supermarkets.

Waitrose Audley Roadd

Tesco ExtraWREKIN RETAIL PARK,

Sainsbury'sTelford Forge Retail Park

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Manselton Modelssales@manseltonmodels.com

Phone: +44 (0) 1792 469021 Mobile: +44 (0) 7968 806 363

AMS PROandy@ams-pro.co.ukPhone: +44 (0) 777 190 6991

2014 Neo Race Drivers GuideNewportTF10 7DS

ARLESTON,TELFORD,SHROPSHIRE,TF1 2DE

Colliers WayTELFORD, ShropshireTF3 4AG

HospitalThe Princess Royal Hospital,Apley Castle,Grainger Drive, Telford,Shropshire,TF1 6TF Tel: 01952 641222

Accommodation: See: http://theneorace.com/information/#toc6 The majority of participants choose to stay onsite in the university student accommodation, book via the university. Rooms still available.

Premier Inn - NewportStafford Road, Shropshire, Newport TF10 9BY T: 0871 527 8812F: 0871 527 8813 Directions from Hotel to Track (~3.5 miles)

Telford Shawbirch TravelodgeTravelodge Telford Shawbirch HotelShawbirch Cross Roads, Whitchurch DriveTelford TF1 3QATel: +44 870 191 1610Fax: +44 1952 246534 Directions from Hotel > Track (9.2 miles)

The Telford Whitehouse Hotel LtdAddress:The Telford Whitehouse HotelWatling StreetTelford, ShropshireTF1 2NJTel:+44 1952 250700Fax: +44 1952 250701 e-mail: enquiries@telwhitehouse.com Directions from Hotel > Track (11.1 miles)

On site – If you are staying on site, visit reception for any enquiries, please remember to return keys.

How to get there:

Address: Harper Adams University College, Newport, Shropshire, TF10 8NB

http://theneorace.com/information/#toc3 - Info

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See you there!

Appendix i – Drivers BriefingThe organisers of the 2014 Neo Race would like to welcome you all to the race, in order to save time we have prepared this drivers briefing, we urge you to familiarise yourself with it.A printed timetable is available, we will endeavour to run as close as possible to this – however please see the projector as it will show an active timetable.

Points of particular Importance:1. The rostrum has two sets of stairs to ease and speed up flow. Drivers please enter from the far side through a door. Wait to be allowed to enter the rostrum when the previous heat’s drivers have departed. When your heat is finished leave by the 2nd set of stairs (towards race control).

2. Any questions should be directed to one of the DXR team; they will be recognised wearing sweaters with ‘DXR’ on the front & back. (includes First Aid related questions)

3. Charging tables are available in the pit hall – these are only for charging battery packs, no plugging in of extension leads, kettles or electrical items. If found penalties will be handed out. All LiPo batteries must be charged in a LiPo Charging pouch / Bag or risk immediate disqualification.

4. If you have a race problem or frequency problem please direct this to race control where someone will try to solve the problem for you, if however you do not have the frequency that you booked in with then this is your problem to solve. If you are found to be using the wrong frequency you will be disqualified from the event.

5. Result Protests: Results of heats can be protested up to 30 minutes after the heat finishes. Results of Finals can be protested up to 10 minutes after the Race Finish. See Race Control.

6. Please make sure your personal transponder number is correct, if it is wrong you will lose your race time.

7. Each car must always carry a minimum of three official race numbers while on track (this applies to practice, qualifying, finals and semi practice), one on each side window and one on the front window. Do not cut them in anyway. An incorrectly numbered car will be black flagged. Once correctly fitted with numbers you may continue.

8. Do not cut the track at any time, (includes warm up & cool down) you will be penalised.

9. During Practice and qualifying, each driver must marshal the heat after, when you leave the rostrum give your transmitter to your pit man, and go straight to your marshal position (your number in the heat). Any failure to marshal will result in 1 lap taken off the driver’s fastest heat.

During Finals, drivers are expected to provide a marshal for their own final(s). I.E. In addition to your pit crew you will need somebody to cover your marshal point, during your final. Consequently you do not marshal the final after yours (you’ll probably need to return the favour and marshal someone else’s final however!)

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Failure to provide a marshal means you cannot start your final.

10. Do not switch on your transmitter until all cars from the race before are clear from the pitlane and switched off.

11. A total fuel capacity of 125 cubic centimetres is allowed, random scrutineering will be in place.- A driver can request to have his fuel tank capacity checked, without risk of penalty.- If the tank is found to be over the limit you will lose the time from the race.- For a 2nd offence you will be disqualified from the event.

12. For the 1/8 ‘Vampire Racing’ sponsored Electric buggy class, only LiPo batteries with a maximum voltage of 14.8V [4S] are allowed. All LiPo batteries must be charged in a LiPo Charging pouch / Bag or risk immediate disqualification.

13. No shows (drivers not booked in) places will be re-allocated at 12:00 Friday unless confirmed on the day or prior to the event.

14. #14 is the unwritten rule…

15. Please bring your own pit towel to protect the surface of the tables. Due amount of participants, pit space in the hall may be tight, please observe the allocated space, and if you can pit outside (car/tent/van) please feel free to do so.

- No smoking in the pit hall, track or any of the college buildings. (UK Law)- Please use bins (trash cans) provided for rubbish (trash).- Use your head when driving, let faster cars through.- Max 2 mechanics per driver in pit lane.

- The Halls (track & pitting) close maximum 1 hour after racing finishes.

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Appendix ii – Monday higher final schedule

Semi A (20mins) on track 14:50 finishes 15:10.

As soon as the race finishes, all cars must remain in pitlane and are under parc ferme conditions, DXR team members will take all cars to go through technical inspection (scrutineering). Finishers 7-13th will be renumbered for the Last Chance Saloon (LCS).

Semi B (20mins) on track 15:20 finishes 15:40

As Semi B finishes on track, Semi A finishers 7th -13th are released to mechanics to warm up their cars in preparation for the ‘LCS’. As soon as the race finishes, all cars must remain in pitlane and are under parc ferme conditions, DXR team members will take the top 6 finishers to go through technical inspection (scrutineering). Finishers 7-13 th will stay in pitlane and be renumbered for the ‘LCS’.

Last Chance Saloon ‘LCS’ (10mins) on track 15:50 finishes 16:00Cars finishing 7th-13th from Semi A&B are eligible for this race (14 cars), the top 3 transfer into the main final.

If any car from the semis fails tech inspection than the additional final place(s) will be awarded as per ‘LCS’ result i.e. 1st,2n,d 3rd & 4th make the final.

DXR team members will take the top 5 ‘LCS’ finishers to tech inspection, if the top 6 from both Semi A&B passed tech inspection, and the ‘LCS’ winner passes, all cars will be released.

Main Final (45min) on track 16:55 finishes 17:45 15 Car Final.

1. Cars can be warmed up at the outside warm up area if drivers wish to.2. Drivers take their position on the drivers stand. All cars must be on the grid (on track) for photos / filming.3. Mechanics collect cars and can start warming them up4. On track warm up time – (speaker will announce)

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Don’t Forget to provide your own marshal!

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Appendix iii - Last Chance Saloon ‘LCS’ Numbering

Car #1 7th from Semi A

2 7th from Semi B

3 8th from Semi A

4 8th from Semi B

5 9th from Semi A

6 9th from Semi B

7 10th from Semi A

8 10th from Semi B

9 11th from Semi A

10 11th from Semi B

11 12th from Semi A

12 12th from Semi B

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13 13th from Semi A

14 13th from Semi B

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