Congratulations to Ernie Provetti on his election to IFMAR
Electric Section Chairman giving ROAR a significant
position within the IFMAR structure. Mr. Provetti replaces
Kenny Bergschultz who resigned this position due to
personal time commitments earlier this year.
While this position stresses an IFMAR viewpoint with
regards to changes and issues we have no doubt Mr.
Provetti will be impartial and fair in his new IFMAR
position in regards to ROAR matters.
08/06/07 REGION DIRECTOR ANNOUNCEMENT
REGION DIRECTORS: Please contact Dawn Sanchez at 480 385 8946 or dmsanchez@cox.net regarding bids for national events in your regions. The deadline for bid submission is 8/31/2007 and the bids will be distributed for evaluation immediately after this date. Also, many of you have changed your email addresses and/or contact numbers, please notify Fred Hohwart at administrator@roarracing.com of these changes. Thanks!
05/22/07 Paved Oval Nationals Announcement
Dear Oval Racers and those pondering attending the Paved Oval nationals at Carolina RC,
Due to the prospected lack of entrys in 1/12th scale, ROAR has enforced rule 12.1.9 which states once a class becomes more a regional participation, the class will be deleted from the national status. We regret this class may have seen busier days and we do hope the interest will renew in the future.
With that stated, the ROAR has changed the format and projected race program will now include, for Provisional National Title status only, .09 Pan Car and .12 Pan Car nitro racing. These classes, along with 13.5 BL and Spec Truck are new projects for ROAR in oval racing and we certainly do hope for increased attendance at the event due to some very forward thinking among the oval committee! ROAR feels this is the national event to attend and is very excited at the prospect of so many new classes and choices for oval racing.
The program will be:
Controlled practice will have separate times for the electric and nitro racers.
Two rounds of qualifying on Friday and Saturday for all classes. The day will start with .12 nitro and end with .09 nitro as these drivers will marshal themselves. Qualifiers will be 4 minutes in length.
Mains will be 300 laps for A main in .12 and 75 for .09. B main will be 50 laps. Subsequent mains will be determined as to length by the Race Director at the track. These classes do not have Bump Ups.
The mains for these nitro classes will run Saturday night after all qualifying is completed. The remaining mains will all run on Sunday.
05/18/07 Electric Off-Road Nationals Promotional LiPo/Brushless Class
The 2007 ROAR Off Road Electric Nationals has added a LiPo/Brushless demo class!!!!
This will be worked into the program of the four day race schedule, another first for ROAR!
Late sign ups are ok for THIS CLASS ONLY - as long as its done no later than Wednesday at the track -before racing begins.
7.4V, any capacity LiPo battery
ANY BRUSHLESS MOTOR - open!
ROAR Legal 1:10 2wd Truck
MUST MEET WEIGHT REQUIREMENTS
6 minute qualifiers
20 minute A main, B main 10 minutes, the remaining mains, 6 minutes ** No bump ups **
Trophies for A main
Just send in entry flyer from ROAR website or late sign up at the track no later than Wednesday of the event. (cash or check only)
This is open to anybody!! Even if you have signed up for three classes max as per rules, you may enter this demo class as well.
05/17/07 Electric On-Road Nationals Entries Venue Change
Due to unforseen circumstances, the 2007 ROAR On Road Electric Nationals will not be held at Peel It Raceway as previously stated on the ROAR website and on the entry flyers.
The National Event will be held at Seattle Indoor Raceway. The same weekend as planned. This track is very close to the airport racers flying in will be using.
The typical $20.00 late fee for late entry to a national event has been waived for the Electric Off Road Nationals until June 8, 2007. The national event begins June 14th.
04/25/07 ROAR Carpet Oval Champs
Congratulations to ROAR's 2007 Carpet Oval Champions
Spec Truck - Philip Harwood, Stock - Jody Miller, 4300 B/L - Peter D'Agnolo (+0.31 secs.), 1/12 19Turn - Tom Postalwait, 13.5 B/L - Jody Miller, 19T Mod - Johnny Broyles (+0.47 secs.), and Modified Class - Andy McClellan
04/24/07 National Guidelines Update
The latest version of the National Guidelines is now posted. It includes the latest updates involving race hosts of RMT events, entry limitations, and procedure refinements. Nitro class updates include the ROAR Ladder Main System and of particular note to the Electric classes, is the latest handout motor and tire procedures.
As a result of serious discussions with the race host it has been
agreed that an entrant limit of 270 ENTRANTS will be required for this
event, not unlimited as was previously expected. This is still 70
entries more than previous entrant limits. For this particular case the
practicality of the venue needed to be considered and ROAR respects the
Dirtburners request in order that they may host a great event.
The remaining National events will also be evaluated and the
appropriate posts will be made as to their proper entrant limits.
04/11/07 Race Management Team - Nitro Buggy Nats.
The ROAR Race Management Team for the Nitro Buggy Nats hosted by the
St. Louis Dirtburners, June 29-July 1, will consist of the following:
Announcer - Barry Baker
Race Director - Jim Rice
Referee Tech - Greg Nelson
Scorekeeper - Bryan Young
ROAR Official - Mike Queller
Entry forms will be available from the website April 15.
04/10/07 Race Management Team - Electric Off Road Nats.
The ROAR Race Management Team for the 1/10 Electric Off Road Nats
hosted by ARCOR (Albuquerque), Jun 12-17, will consist of the following:
Announcer - Jimmy Babcock
Race Director - Bob Ingersoll
Referee Tech - Joe Murphy
Scorekeeper - Doug Hay
ROAR Official - Dawn Sanchez
Entry forms will be available from the website April 14.
04/01/07 Carpet Nats Champions!
Congratulations to ROAR's 2007 Carpet Nats Champs!
Donny Lia - 1/12 Stock (tiebreaker with Andrew Ellis)
Travis Schreven - Touring Stock
Ray Darroch - 1/12 Scale 19 Turn
Paul LeMieux - Touring 19 Turn
Mike Dumas - 1/12 Modified (tiebreaker with Mike Blackstock by 0.143
seconds!!!)
Barry Baker - Touring Modified
The level of the competition at the well-prepared CEFX facility made
these achievements even that much more rewarding. Qualifying was
brutally close and of the six classes of AAA Mains two were settled by
tiebreaker! WOW!
03/05/07 On Road Carpet Nationals Entry List
The entry list for the On Road Carpet Nationals as of 03/05/07 can be found HERE
02/07/07 Race Management Team - Carpet Nats.
The ROAR Race Management Team for the 1/10 Carpet Nats hosted by CEFX
Raceway (~Detroit), March 8-11, will consist of the following:
Announcer - Ruben Benitez
Race Director - Steve Webster
Referee Tech - Bob Ingersoll
Scorekeeper - Doug Hay
ROAR Official - Mike Queller
Additional note: In response to membership requests the entry deadline
for this race has been extended!
--All entries received by February 20th will not incur the $20 late fee!
02/01/07 Online Rulebook Revision.
As a convenience to the members the latest revision to the rulebook
will now be published periodically on the website. Clarifications or
corrections will usually be the primary reasons for these revisions.
Any changes from the current year printed rulebook will be underlined.
Summary of changes made to the February revision:
-Track Director title has changed to Sanctioning Director
-'DSM' references have bee changed to the generic term, 'DSS'
-Rule numbering of sections 9.4.3 and above has been corrected
-3.1.7, 4.1.7, 5.15.7, 5.15.8 have been clarified or reworded
-8.6.11 has been deleted due to duplication in 8.6.3
-8.9.3.1 weight typo has been corrected
01/20/07 Suspension Rule Change.
Effective with the February rulebook, rule 3.1.7 has been changed and
will appear in the next revision. ROAR considers membership suspension
to be a serious matter and this change was necessary to prevent future
circumvention.
3.1.7 No person under suspension by the Executive Committee will be
permitted to participate in any event hosted by an affiliated ROAR club
or track or be allowed to enter the working pits or race areas of such
events.
01/15/07 Title Change.
The ROAR Track Director position on the Executive Committee has been
re-titled to better fit its performance duties. This position will now
be known as the ROAR Sanctioning Director, the position currently
occupied by Chuck Moon. This title change will appear in the upcoming
revisions to the ROAR Rulebook and the National Guidelines.
01/14/07 Corrected 1/12 Weight.
A typographical error occurred in the 2007 rulebook concerning 1/12
weights for 4 cell cars. The previous 6 cell weight had been entered in
error. While there is still a discrepancy with regard to IFMAR's weight
rule ROAR's minimum 4 cell weight has not changed and remains 794g.
12/20/06 New Region 4 Director Appointed
Aaron Melton has been named ROAR Region 4 Director.
Also known as 'Tater' in the racing community, Aaron is chiefly
recognizable in the off-road sector. He has expressed a genuine desire
to do the job and will probably request an on-road assistant to aid in
covering the large racing area which is Region 4.
Thanks for stepping up, 'Tater!'
12/19/06 Region 1 Director Change
Jim La Stella has been appointed to replace Chris Raffaelli as Region
1 Director.
Chris has recently informed ROAR that he would be unable to complete
his two year term.
He has been ably serving as Region 1 Director for the last few years
and will certainly make the transition to Jim as easy as possible for
the region.
Jim La Stella has previously expressed a strong willingness to
participate in ROAR and brings a much-appreciated enthusiasm to the
position. Effective immediately, all level 2 &3 sanctioning information
should be coordinated through Jim.
Jim's email is roarr1d@aol.com and telephone is 631-807-6754.
ROAR appreciates all of its volunteers especially volunteers that make
a difference in this organization. Thanks to all!
12/15/06 2007 Rulebook Completed
The 2007 rulebook is now available in downloadable .pdf format from the
website. Printed rulebooks will also be available around the first part
of January complete with a fresh new cover.
Among the welcomed changes are the updated vehicle diagrams supplied by
John Kelishes at ProLine, a long-standing ROAR affiliate. These really
look sharp. Thanks John and ProLine! Also thanks go to EFRA for
supplying the great looking dimensioning diagrams which are now being
used worldwide on electric touring cars.
Thanks to all who helped get the 2007 rules finalized!
In order to aid members in reviewing the rulebook here are the changed
rule numbers broken down by interests.
Affecting electric and fuel membership:
1.1.11, 1.6.6.3, 3.1.4, 5.6.2, 5.6.3, 5.7.9, 5.14.5.2, 5.14.6.2,
5.14.14, 12.2.5.2, & 12.3.6.3
Affecting electric members only:
5.6.4, 5.7.4, 5.7.5, 8.3.1, 8.3.6, 8.4.2.11, 8.6.9, 8.6.12, 8.6.17,
8.7.5.4, 8.9.3.1, 8.9.5.1, 8.9.5.7, 12.3.7.3
ROAR is providing the following guidelines for clubs and tracks that
wish to entertain four and five cell provisional racing in their
respective programs or series. In all cases dummy cells should be
discouraged to prevent 'accidental usage.'
*For Electric Off road: 5 cells- 1424g-2WD, 1538g-4WD; 4 cells-
1349g-2WD, 1463-4WD.
12/08/06 Region 4 Director
ROAR is greatly disappointed to announce that Gene Hickerson, the newly
elected director for Region 4, has informed us that he will be unable
to fulfill his official duties due to personal reasons. Making this
known now rather than after officially taking office January 1 will
certainly provide more time in selecting a new director and this
consideration is much appreciated.
Those interested in carrying out the duties of Regional Director should
email Chuck Moon at cmoon003@tampabay.rr.com.
A new appointment will be made as soon as possible.
12/04/06 Pre Worlds Dates Finalized
The dates have been set for the 2007 IFMAR Pre-Worlds for 1/8 Buggies.
The FarmII will host this significant event October 17-21, 2007.
Additional details will be posted on the host's website. All ROAR off
road racers should take advantage of this opportunity to get home track
knowledge in preparation for ROAR's defense of the World Championship
title currently held by Mark Pavidis.
Make your plans now!
11/30/06 How Many Cells?
There has been recent movement in parts of the R/C world to reduce the
number of cells in electric racing in all classes. A change such as
this is an extremely important one and cannot be taken lightly. At this
time ROAR has determined that there is not enough information to make
an informed decision as to the best direction to take in 2007.
Regarding the number of cells in all classes there will be no change to
the existing rules.
ROAR will monitor the international developments of four and five cell
racing and after careful evaluation, make its determination for the
2008 rules when appropriate.
11/20/06 New Track Director Named
Chuck Moon has been appointed to replace Kenny Bergschultz as the
National Track Director. Chuck has been involved in RC racing
nationally and internationally for more than twenty years and brings an
organized, no nonsense approach to the position. Most members will find
Chuck a reasonably easy listener. Chuck will be heavily involved with
the regional directors and the sanctioning program. All level 3-5
sanctions will need to be forwarded to him for approval.
Kenny will be working closely with Chuck in the next few months to make
the transition a lot easier. Thanks Kenny.
Thanks for stepping forward, Chuck!
Election Results:
258 votes out of 4550 members (5.7) % of membership)
(not all ballots voted for President)
President
Votes
Mike Queller
115
Eddie Goodridge
59
Carl Giordano
58
Write Ins
1
Region 2
Carl Giordano
7
Write Ins
1
Region 4
Gene Hickerson
42
Gary Tuttle
26
Jeff Flassig
9
Write ins
0
Region 6
Eddie Hill
2
Write ins
0
Region 8
Phil Beardshear
1
Write ins
0
Region 10
Sean Sanchez
31
Write ins
2
Region 12
Rich Taylor
33
Steve Dunn
7
Nick Martinez
1
Write ins
12
11/12/06 LiPo battery decision clarified.
For 2007 Lithium Polymer batteries are not permitted to compete with
NiCad or NiMh batteries in electric class racing because the voltages
are not equivalent nor do the pack dimensions match those currently
observed by ROAR and IFMAR. This rule does not currently affect
receiver packs at this time, however ROAR is concerned with the overall
safety of these cells when located near or around flammable/combustible
materials. ROAR will investigate this further.
11/01/06 Competition Director Named
ROAR is happy to announce the appointment of Billy Bowerman to the
position of Competition Director. Billy brings a wealth of knowledge,
enthusiasm, and ability to the ExCom. He is the owner of SpeedWorld
Raceway in northern California and has organized and executed many
large events. He has background is both electric and fuel classes and a
desire to improve the racing in all categories.
As Competition Director Billy will be the focal point for nationals
bidding and information for the nationals race hosts.
ROAR looks forward to working with Billy in his new role!
9/21/06 Chris Tosolini TQ's 1/10 Fuel TC Worlds!
ROAR members continue to do well in IFMAR competition as current ROAR
Nationals Champ, CHRIS TOSOLINI, raced his way to the Top Qualifier
position at the IFMAR World Championships in Australia! Chris led a
strong contingent into the Championship Final including fellow ROAR
team members, Josh Cyrul and Mike Swauger.
After leading most of the one hour race Chris's hopes for the title
were halted when the radio antenna tube was damaged during the last pit
stop causing him to eventually retire with less than three minutes
remaining. With that he had to settle for the 4th place position.
Josh Cyrul and Mike Swauger advanced to the Final from the Semi
finals. Although very competitive they finished 9th and 10th
respectively with early problems.
This was the first controlled-fuel event staged by IFMAR. Since all
entrants were running the same fuel overall performance depended on car
setups and driving ability. ROAR's compliments to IFMAR in striving
towards fairer competition for all WC events.
Again, congratulations Chris, Josh, and Mike and thanks for
representing ROAR and the USA so well!
9/5/06 ROAR SWEEPS THE WORLDS! ROAR SWEEPS THE WORLDS!
Congratulations to MARK PAVIDIS, the new 2006 IFMAR Off Road I/C World
Champion!
Mark led a strong contingent of ROAR members in the one hour final
including Scott Hughes - 2nd place, Chad Bradley - 4th place, Jeremy Kortz - 7th
place, Bobby Tillman - 8th place, and 2002 IFMAR Champ, Greg Degani -
9th place.
ROAR is extremely proud of the results of these members. Be sure to
congratulate these guys when you see them. Just making it to the final
is an accomplishment of its own!
Again, congratulations Mark and the rest of the ROAR team!!
9/3/06 Monster Truck Minimum Weight - 144 oz.
Rule 9.4.4 which outlines the 1/8 minimum truck weight was erroneously
listed as 96 ounces.
For the upcoming event in Las Vegas 144 ounces will be utilized as the
interim minimum weight. This was derived from weighing the majority of
the commercially available vehicles. The Off Road Fuel Committee will
be submitting a finalized minimum weight rule which will be addressed
in the 2007 rules.
9/1/06 2008 IFMAR Worlds - The Farm2
ROAR is happy to announce that the site for the 2008 IFMAR event has
been selected. The FARM2, the excellent off road facility located in
Charlotte, North Carolina, has been chosen to host the 2008 IMFAR Off
Road World Championship event. The FARM2 was the site of this year's
ROAR 1/8 Off Road Nationals organized by the race coordinator, Lance
Norick and will be a great facility for our foreign participants.
Finalized dates will be forthcoming. There will also be a 2007
Pre-Worlds event scheduled for next year around the same seasonal
timeframe. The Pre Worlds dates will be announced shortly.
7/27/06 Upcoming Paved Oval Nationals Info
Questions raised by competitors regarding the legality of the Protoform
1223 body have been settled. Protoform has submitted a body which has
the part number molded into the appropriate area. Many of the racers
have unfortunately already purchased previous versions which do not
have the required number addition. In the interest of fairness and
since these bodies have been in use at the Nats for the past three
years, the racers should not and will not be penalized. The unnumbered
1223 body will be allowed for this race only but no other ROAR National
events in the future.
07/25/06 2005 Open Nats Action Settled.
The issues surrounding the trophy situation of the 2005 ROAR 1/8 Fuel
Nationals have been resolved. As a result, all 36 members that were
affected will receive a one year extension to their memberships. New
cards will be issued and the Administrator's master list will be
updated. All suspensions have been lifted and the track and its
proprietors can resume normal racing activities. Let's get back to
racing!
07/18/06 ROAR Tech Director Named.
David Lee has been asked and has accepted his new position as ROAR
Tech Director, replacing Bob Ingersoll who tendered his resignation
last month. ROAR wishes again to thank Bob for his years of service and
hopes that when time dictates he may return again to offer his help.
Thanks Bob!
David has been serving ROAR for some time as the Competition Director
and will continue in that capacity until a suitable replacement is
named. This position mostly involves nationals bid submittals,
supporting nats site locations, and rules support. Also included are
reviews of competition deviations, race flyers, and racehost
checklists. A CD must have the time to officiate 1-2 national events
and attend two weekend meetings per year.
Members wishing to contribute to ROAR as the Competition Director
should submit one page resumes to mtqroar@aol.com.
07/10/06 Monster Truck Wings
Rule 9.4.4.10 has been corrected with removal of the entire last
sentence. The reference to the wing not extending above the roofline
was published in error. This change is effective immediately and will
be included in the 2007 rulebook.
6/26/06 UPCOMING 1/8 Off Road Nats Info.
The large number of entries at this year's 1/8 Off Road Nationals has
necessitated a change to the format for Friday's qualifying. Currently
the Farm2's original deviations of 255 entries with 5 rounds of
qualifying and 10 minute qualifier time limits would cause racing to
extend well past 8pm and possibly even 10pm on Friday. To resolve this
issue ROAR has agreed to a modification of Friday's schedule to two
rounds of ten minute quals. Saturday's plan of two rounds of ten minute
quals and four of the lower mains will still remain as planned. All
remaining mains will be run on Sunday. Should be a great event!
6/19/06 Fuel TC Wing Rule Correction.
The wing width maximum specified in rule 9.4.7.1 has been listed
incorrectly as 185mm in the current 2006 and the previous 2005 rule
books. The specification should be 200mm as was listed correctly in the
2004 rule book. This also matches the IFMAR specification as well.
6/5/06 Body Committee Changes.
Scott Cramer has been appointed to the new position of Body Committee
Chairman. The Body Committee had previously been chaired by the Tech
Director but separating this position was deemed necessary in order to
improve submittal turnaround and to devote more attention to body
dimensioning, especially involving Touring Car bodies. Matt Wojtkowiak
will continue on the Body Committee, working with Scott.
Manufacturers planning new submittals please be advised that the Body
Approval Form will be updated shortly for Scott's address. Matt's will
remain the same.
Scott brings dedication to this position and will primarily establish
improved body standards.
Welcome Scott!
6/1/06 Tech Director Resigns.
Bob Ingersoll, ROAR's Technical Director, has tendered his resignation
from the office he's held since 2002. Bob has brought a wealth of
technical expertise, methodical logic, and genuine racer concern to
this position. He was ROAR's Designated Official at numerous National
events at which he demonstrated his fairness trademark. Bob was
instrumental in updating the body approval process, bringing order to
the motor/battery submittal procedures, and revising the ROAR rules and
National Guidelines.
True to his dedication to ROAR, Bob has agreed to stay in the position
until a suitable replacement is named and the proper overlap is
complete.
ROAR appreciates all of Bob's hard work, his insight, and his
friendship. He will be missed.
Thank you, Bob!
5/29/06 Race Management Team - Crystal Park Raceway
The ROAR Race Management Team for the 1/10 Fuel On Road Nats, June
15-18, will consist of the following:
Race Director - Jim Rice
Scorekeeper - Doug Hay
Announcer - James Reese
Referee Tech - Greg Nelson.
ROAR Official - Mike Queller
5/9/06 Rules Clarification.
Effective January 1, 2007 all 1:8 Scale On Road bodies
must not exceed 267mm in width when measured with calipers or a similar
tool from the top down and straddled over the side dams at the rear.
Bodies which do not conform in this manner will be removed from the
approved list until the corrected version is submitted. No fees will be
associated with this resubmittal.
5/1/06 ROAR Promotions Director
Adrian Martinez has been appointed to the ExCom as the new Promotions Director. Adrian promises to bring more excitement and even greater expanded ROAR communication to the members. He replaces Dawn Sanchez who was named ROAR Vice President earlier this year. Dawn's work in this position has been invaluable and Adrian expects to add to an already improved website and enhanced ROAR image.
Adrian has been in the r/c field for many years. While his involvement has been primarily electric racing he has raced some fuel classes and enjoys all aspects of r/c racing.
The ExCom has no doubt that he will prove to be a real asset to the entire ROAR organization.
Welcome Adrian!
4/25/06 IFMAR Electric Chairman
Congratulations to Kenny Bergschulz on his election to IFMAR Electric Section Chairman giving ROAR a significant position within the IFMAR structure. While this position stresses an IFMAR viewpoint with regards to changes and issues we have no doubt Kenny will be impartial and fair in his new IFMAR position.
Kenny will also continue in his present position on the ExCom as National Track Director in which he has made significant strides in the area of shoring up ROAR's regional directorships and providing a very thorough Regional Directors' Manual.
Congrats Kenny!
4/18/06 IFMAR Electric Representative
Ernie Provetti named IFMAR Electric Representative.
With the restructuring of the Secretary's responsibilities the Electric Representative position has been made into a separate position in order to devote more time to expressing ROAR's position with the IFMAR community. Longtime r/c business owner Provetti has agreed to provide the necessary time and the strength of position required for the upcoming IFMAR electric issues. The ExCom has every confidence that Ernie's experience will enable him to express and defend ROAR's position regarding these issues as well as initiating ROAR legislation in future IFMAR electric matters.
The IFMAR Electric and Fuel Representatives both support the President and keep the ExCom informed of significant IFMAR developments.
Welcome Ernie!
4/1/06 Race Management Director
Doug Hay has been appointed to the new position of Race Management Director. The RMD will be in charge of arranging for the particular personnel who will manage ROAR's National events. Doug has been involved in numerous ROAR Nationals and been significant in introducing useful features to these events as well. Doug has demonstrated a very thorough working knowledge of race management and scoring and ROAR is fortunate that he has stepped forward to make the ROAR Nationals an even better experience.
Doug will be working closely with the ExCom and we look forward to his help.
Welcome aboard Doug!
JAKARTA WC UPDATE
In 2003 ROAR agreed to the Jakarta venue for the 2006 IFMAR Off Road Fuel
Championships. During the selection discussions there was much concern
regarding the physical safety of the racers, the media, and all accompanying
individuals. It was agreed that predicting the situation of a specific area of the
world three years in advance was just not practical but ROAR's position was
expressed at that time and support of the choice would remain contingent upon that
concern.
The United States government has since posted a travel advisory
concerning US citizens wishing to visit Indonesia. This advisory states that travel to
this area of the world should only be made if deemed absolutely necessary.
ROAR does not wish to prohibit any entrants from participating or competing in an
IFMAR event. These World Championships are a fantastic experience and the
Jakarta facility is very worthy of the event. World circumstances beyond our
control can, however, dictate caution or concern.
It is with consideration of this travel advisory that ROAR cannot
encourage travel to this event but does not prohibit participation by those who wish
to attend. To all of those who participate, be safe, good luck, and good
racing!
Mike Queller
ROAR President
2006 Battery Cell Approvals
The following battery cells are approved for the 2006 competition season. These cells are now included in the approved product table:
Sanyo
RC-3600HV
Light Red Shrink
10/01/2005
GP
GP370SCHR
Rainbow Shrink
10/01/2005
GP
GP370SCHC
Green w/Orange Band Shrink
10/01/2005
IB
EP3800ESP
Epic Black w/Red & White Bands Shrink
10/01/2005
IB
X3800IB
Yokomo Lt Blue w/Yellow X Shrink
10/01/2005
IB
SC-3600
Shaded Blue Intellect 3600 Shrink
10/01/2005
IB
SC-3800
Shaded Blue Intellect 3800 Shrink
10/01/2005
IB
SC-3700UP
White, Blue& Silver VTEC Shrink
10/01/2005
IB
SC-3800UP
White, Blue& Silver VTEC Shrink
10/01/2005
IP
IP3800SC
Red w/ White& Silver Shrink
10/01/2005
Announcement
A Press Release Concerning ROAR Presidential Change can be found HERE
Announcement
Dear ROAR Membership,
It is with a heavy heart I must announce my resignation as your elected ROAR President effective immediately.
Mike Queller, current ROAR Vice President, will be assuming the role of President, per our bylaws.
I have enjoyed the last three years as the leader of our Executive Committee and I thank each person I have met for their ideas, passion and overall desire to improve our organization.
See you at the track!
Rick Wilson
2005 ELECTION RESULTS
169 votes out of 5496 members (3.1) % of membership)
BATTERY LENGTH CHANGE
Yes ...102
No ...35
VICE PRESIDENT:
Mike Queller .. 94
Gary O'Brien ... . 58
Write ins (various) 9
REGION 1:
Write ins . 0
REGION 3:
Write ins (various) .5
REGION 5:
Rob King . ... 19
Write ins (various) .. 3
REGION 7:
Write ins (various)..8
REGION 9:
Tommy Porfirio . 32
Write ins .. 1
REGION 11:
David Gullickson .10
Eddie Goodridge Jr... 11
Write ins . ... 1
CANADA
Write ins . .. .0
IFMAR ANNOUNCES NEWLY ELECTED OFFICERS
IFMAR has announced that in the recent IFMAR election, Dallas Mathiesen of Sweden was elected the new IFMAR President and Jean-Luc Retornaz of France was elected IFMAR Secretary/ Treasurer. Additional details are contained in the announcement. (IFMAR Announcement)
Rule
Changes/Clarifications
See
the "Rules" page for the latest changes or updates to ROAR
rules.
Recent Product
Approvals See the "Approvals" page
and refer to the specific products for announcements of recent
approvals. The respective products lists will include all approved
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