2010 IFMAR 1/10th
200mm On-Road
World
Championships
Status Report
July 22nd
to
Porter,
http://www.2010ifmar200mmsedanworlds.com
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Things
To Do Around the Greater Houston Area
APENDIX
A. Race Program Detail
TABLE OF FIGURES
Figure 1. View of
Figure 2. Race Control and Pit Area Building
Figure 3. Press Area and Team Meeting Space……………………………………………………5
Figure 4. Race Registration and
Administration Area……………………………………………..6
Figure 5. Driver Stand and Race Pit Area…………………………………………………………...6
Figure 6. Examples of ID badges that will be issued……………………………………………...7
Figure 7. Hotels near
Figure 8. Greater
Figure 9. Airport to
The purpose of this
Status Report is to provide IFMAR officials preliminary information for their
review and consideration in their evaluation of Gulf Coast Raceway bid to host
the 2010 IFMAR 200 mm Sedan World Championship.
The event will begin
on Thursday July 22nd, and conclude Sunday July 31st. The
racing program will conclude on Saturday July 30th. Sunday July 31st
is reserved as a spare day as contingency for unforeseen events that may cause
a delay in the racing program. The awards presentation and banquet will take
place on Sunday July 31st.
The event track will
be closed for practice during the two weeks preceding the start of frequency
controlled practice as per IFMAR rule 2.2 of the 1/10th I.C. Track
Racing and Technical Rules.
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See appendix “A” for
a detailed race program
Gulf Cost Raceway is a 15 acre state of the art RC racing facility with a
permanent open air on-road and covered off-road track. The facility has many
modern features that most demanding RC racer have come to expect. It has been
the host of the 2007 ROAR Nationals, 2006 RC-Pro Nationals, the annual Gulf
Coast Raceway Grand Prix, ROAR South West Championship Series Regional and
monthly club races.
Some of the state of the art features Gulf Coast Raceway facility has to
offer include:
- Permanent
tire trueing station area with 12v power supply (drivers to provide their
own tire truers)
- Two track-side
large air compressors to allow drivers to blow dust off cars
- Covered pit
areas capable of accommodating over 200 racers
- Two permanent
track side snack bars capable of serving breakfast and lunch for over 300
people
- Computer
monitors throughout the facility linked to RC Pro software showing live
race progress
- Air
Conditioned VIP viewing area with refreshment/catering capabilities
- Hobby shop at
the facility with full stock of parts/accessories/consumables for most
major RC brands
- RV facilities
with water, electricity and sewer hook-up
capable of accommodating up to 6 RV vehicles
- Parking space
to accommodate over 300 cars
- Modern full restroom
facilities by track side capable of accommodating a full racing event
- Office space
available with internet access for private visiting teams meetings
- The facility
will have temporary seating installed for public viewing capable of accommodating
in excess of 300 spectators
- Office space
with a/c, internet connection, telephone will be available for the use of Race
Officials and International Jury
Figure 1. View of Gulf Coast
Figure one shows the Gulf Coast Raceway racing surface. The racing surface dimensions are within IFMAR specifications.
Figure 2. Race Control and Pit Area Building
Figure two shows the 4,000 square foot Race Control and
Figure 3. Press Area and Team Meeting Space
Figure three shows the interior of the press room and team meeting area
Figure 4. Race Registration and
Administration Area
Figure four shows the race registration and Administration area.
Figure 5. Driver Stand and Race Pit Area
Figure five shows the driver stand and the hot pit area. It also shows one of three driver pit areas. This area alone can comfortably accommodate 32 drivers.
All industry specific media including leading RC publications and RC
websites will be invited to the event. In addition local radio, TV, and print
media will be notified of the event. All
race sponsorship will be handled through the Gulf Coast Racers club. All event inquiries should be directed to:
Roger Bourland – Chief Event Organizer
281-346-2137
The venue will have dual public announcement systems, one of which will
be designated for official communications only. The venue is also equipped with
redundant timing Systems. Two timing loops installed and a third to be
available as back-up.
There
will be an office for the IFMAR, EFRA, FEMCA, ROAR, FAMAR, officials and
drivers to use for business.
Press
will have an office with internet hook up, so they can update their stories.
Opening
ceremony will be held with country flag and
Lift
cranes will be supplied for the media to get great aerial shots.
Closing
ceremony will be held offsite, with food, and fun.
Fuel storage and distribution plan is now approved by the pertinent local
authorities.
The following colored badges will provide access to pits and tracks:
Orange badges / team Managers
Blue badges / drivers
Yellow badges / mechanics
Red badges / Press
Green badges / IFMAR Officials
Black badges / Event Sponsor
White badges / Driver Family
Figure 6. Examples of ID badges that will be
issued
The
following are frequencies that are permitted:
27 MHz:
only frequencies 26.995, 27,045, 27,145 27,195 and 27, 255.
75 MHz:
All channels 61 thru 90
50 MHz:
Channels 00, 02, 06 and 08
53 MHz:
Frequencies 53,100 thru 53, 800 MHz
2.4 GHz
: All
Drivers
using 50 MHz radios must have an FCC Amateur Radio License issued for that
radio in their possession.
Greater
Home to a respected and energetic cultural arts scene, the fourth largest
shopping center in the country, the oldest African-American theater in the
Southwest and the brains behind
With 56,405 acres of total park space,
The fourth largest city in the
When it comes to leisure activities,
Things To Do Around the Greater
As the fourth largest city in the
- Discovery
Green, a 12-acre park located in downtown
- The Houston
Rockets, Comets
and Aeros
moved to the
- One of the finest baseball parks in
- The Downtown Aquarium, an underwater dining and entertainment adventure, features 500,000 gallons of marine life, a live white tiger exhibit, several themed restaurants, a Ferris wheel, boardwalk, dancing fountains and more.
- Take in a movie, enjoy a cocktail, or dine at one of many restaurants at downtown's Bayou Place.
- The new Houston Pavilions development will bring venues like House of Blues to downtown in late 2008.
- With more than 14,000 theater seats in a concentrated
Theater District,
- Houston is one of five cities in the United States with resident companies in the four disciplines of the performing arts—Houston Ballet, Houston Grand Opera, Houston Symphony and Alley Theatre.
- The
- The Fresh Arts Coalition is a collaboration of
the most original and thought-provoking arts groups in
- Houston Texans – NFL (American football)
- Houston Astros – MLB (Baseball)
- Houston Rockets – NBA (Basketball)
- Houston Aeros - AHL (Hockey)
- Houston Comets – WNBA (Women’s basketball)
- Houston Dynamo - MLS (Soccer)
- Hit the links on more than 165 public and private golf courses, 365 days a year.
- Houston reigns as a city for major sporting events
after hosting the 2004 Major League Baseball All-Star Game, Super
Bowl XXXVIII, 2005 World Series, the 2005 Big 12 Championship and the
Tennis Masters Cup in 2003 and 2004, as well as the annual Shell Houston Open
Museum District
- Explore a world of art, history and nature in the fourth
largest museum
district in the
- Visit the Houston
Museum of Natural Science and check out the IMAX, planetarium and
the
- The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston is one of the world's renowned art museums and the largest in the Southwest.
- The Menil Collection is one of the most significant art collections of the twentieth century. The collection consists of nearly 15,000 works dating from the Paleolithic era to the present day and includes rare pieces by artists such as Picasso and Matisse.
- Have some out-of-this-world fun, touch a moon rock or land a shuttle at Space Center Houston.
- Enjoy the rainforest, white sand beaches, penguins
and a discovery pyramid-all at Moody
Gardens on
- Set in a 55-acre lush tropical landscape, the Houston Zoo is home to more than 4,500 exotic animals representing more than 800 species.
- Stoll along the Kemah Boardwalk and choose from 10 different restaurants, ride the Ferris wheel and train for fun, or just watch the sailboats from your table.
- Dine at the Downtown Aquarium under several giant aquariums, take shark tunnel tours or enjoy fun and games that include a Ferris wheel and a carousel.
- The
Galleria, one of Houston's most popular shopping and tourist
destinations, features more than 375 fine stores and restaurants, a
full-size ice rink, two high-rise hotels, two office towers and a variety
of other amenities. Anchor stores include Neiman Marcus, Macy's,
- Katy Mills Mall, a 1.3 million square foot market, features 200 of the best names in manufacturers' and retail outlets, off price retailers and unique specialty stores. Also at the mall are various restaurants and several family-oriented entertainment venues.
- Traders
Village, the largest market on the
- An enchanting Victorian village, Old Town Spring Shopping Village features more than 150 merchants offering home decor, art and antiques.
- The Historic
Houston Heights boasts well-preserved Victorian architecture along
verdant
- Like New York's Orchard street, Harwin Drive boasts many stores selling leather goods, jewelry, perfume and clothing - some real and some faux, but most at incredible prices.
- The first project of Buffalo Bayou's 30-year master plan was completed in June 2006, offering a new lighting system, expanded hike and bike trails and boat tours along the bayou.
- Enjoy
- Head to miles of
- The
Woodlands Town Center is positioned to be the new downtown
and social hub of The Woodlands - "
Gulf Coast Racers plan on making arrangements with local tour companies
to provide daily tours to some of the most popular destinations listed above
for purchase by visitors friends and family.
The Hospitality Director will be able to provide information/directions
to any of the above destinations for those visitors that prefer to tour the
Greater Houston Area on their own.
There are a number of quality
hotels within 3.2 miles (5 km) from Gulf Coast Raceway. These hotels offer a
wide range of accommodations to suit every budget and most are located within a
five minute drive to the facility. Some of these hotels also offer courtesy
transportation to nearby places. Below are examples of hotels available near
the facility.
Figure 7. Hotels near Gulf Coast Raceway
a)
(281)
Rates
$139 to $229
b) Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites?
22675
Highway 59 N, Humble, TX 77339
(281) 359-2700?
Rates $99 to $139
c) La Quinta
Inn & Suites Kingwood
22790 Highway 59 N, Humble, TX
77339
(800) 531-5900?
Rates from $140
e) Comfort
Suites?
22223 Hwy 59 N., Humble, TX
77339
(281) 359-4448?
Rates $104 to $145
F) Country Inn
& Suites?
20611 Highway 59 N, Humble, TX
77339
(281) 446-4977?
G)
20525 Highway 59 N, Humble, TX
77339
(281) 540-3311?
H) Hampton Inn
Humble Texas?
20515 Hwy 59 North, Humble, TX
77339
(281) 446-4800?
I) Super 8 Humble/ Fm 1960 & Hwy 59
20118 Eastway Village Drive, Humble, TX 77338
(281) 446-8858?
Race Control will use RC Scoring Pro software for time keeping of the event. The track has 2 AMB decoders with 2 loops installed which are available to suit various race formats. One loop is located after pit lane and can be used for qualifying rounds. The second loop is before entry to the pit lanes and can be used for the mains. The timing and scoring computers are on a dedicated circuit with back up battery security. Two printers are available in race control. A copy machine to handle the copy needs of the teams, drivers, manufacturers and media is also available.
The table below illustrates the main features of the RC Scoring Pro software
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Re-sort |
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IFMAR Ladder Mains |
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Qual(ifier) Points |
Included, has multiple tie-breaker options |
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RC Pro Software Features |
20 Cars maximum per race Print to multiple printers after each race Racer entry from a remote PC Print Current Qual Points and AAA results with one mouse click Optional Manual Heat setup for round 1 Ability to display a .jpg on each classes results sheet to show the sponsor of that class A-Z buttons to easily find a racer that is entered in the race in case you need to remove the entry Pro Reports! Write your own SQL queries and save them for future use. |
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Number of Racers |
Unlimited. |
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Number of frequencies per racer |
Unlimited |
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Number of Classes |
Unlimited |
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Print Heat Sheets |
Color Windows Printouts, can also be saved to HTML or PDF formats |
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Lap Time Printouts |
Position, Name, Laps, Time, Fastest Lap, Time Behind the preceding car, Position after each lap, pace after each lap, Position Graph, Lap Time Chart, Average of the 5 and 10 fastest laps. |
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External Display |
Display the leaders name and pace, or each racers name and lap time as they cross the loop on a BetaBrite display. Two concurrent displays are currently supported. More displays will be supported in the future. |
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Practice Mode |
Individual popup windows for each racer. All times are saved in a database table and can be reprinted or displayed on the screen in the future. You can even query the database and ask it who had the fastest practice laps. Individual detailed printouts available. You can print individual racers laps times with a barcode scanner (optional). Lost the sheet with your practice laps ? Print another! Each sheet shows every practice session of the day for that racer with detailed information: Numbers of laps, fastest lap, slowest lap, run time, average of the best 5 laps, best 10 laps, best 15 laps and best 20 laps. |
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Points Series |
You can run On-Road and Off-Road Series on the same PC. |
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Ability to Rerun (reconstruct) past races |
Yes |
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Auto Save Races |
Yes |
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Resorts and Main Setup |
You select the number of racers in each race in real time (not hard coded into the class options). If 5 people left early you can remove them from the mains and try to reduce the number of races. Easily change two races with ten total racers from eight racers in the 'A' and two in the 'B' to ten in the 'A' main. Takes 5 mouse clicks! |
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Reporting Tool |
Predefined buttons run certain reports for you, but you can also learn how to program SQL and run any query you like. Super powerful! You can run a query to show who ran the fastest practice lap today, or who had the fastest qualifier this year, etc. |
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Show racers Fastest Lap during racing |
All Cars |
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Show racers clock during qualifying |
Master Clock plus each racers individual clock is displayed |
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Show racers average lap time |
All Cars |
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Add racers to a race automatically as they cross the loop |
Yes, even if using a house transponder. You can even change the name of the racer if they are borrowing a car with someone else's personal transponder. |
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Display the fastest lap time of the day |
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Chief Event Organizer Roger Bourland
Race Director Bob Ingersoll
Assistant Race Director Roger Bourland
Head of Facilities Mike Eberle
Catering Supervisor Carol Eberle
Hospitality Director To be Determined
IFMAR Referee To be appointed by IFMAR
ROAR Referee To be appointed by ROAR
Country Referee To be appointed by ROAR
Chief Technical Inspector To be Determined
Official Timekeeper To be Determined
Official Starter and Marshalling Supervisor Eduardo Romero
Event Secretary To be Determined
Systems Administrator To be Determined
Located in Porter,
George Bush Intercontinental Airport
The eight largest airport in the
Located 12 miles from Porter
Texas and roughly 22 miles / 35 km north of central
Figure 8. Greater
Figure 9. Airport to
APENDIX A. Race Program Detail
