CenCal IMCA International Micro Car Association

NEWSLETTER 99-3
NEW RACE NIGHT FOR BOXSTOCK 12's, FLEXI Pla-Fit "FUN RACES", 3 HR. ENDURO RACE JULY 31st, NEW EQUIPMENT, UPDATED WEB SITE …. Once again you've proved that slot car racing is alive and well in Fresno at Hobbytown USA. Here are the series winners for the Spring '99 Series, Congratulations!!! Scale GP-10 (Nov.) Scale GP-10 (Adv.) Wing BoxStock 12 1st Jimmy Langdon (160) Tom Pope (148) Robby Cullender (147) 2nd Scott MacNeil (139) Jess Rodriguez (147) Dave Cook (133) 3rd Earl Seruby (138) Ben Stockle (143) Casey Cook (132) To increase entries for the next BoxStock 12 series the races have been moved to Tuesday night, right before the Club meeting. The Scale and Wing series' will again be decided by the best 8 finishes of 13 races. This format produced top three series finishes decided by one point at the last race, after 13 weeks of racing, that's close and exciting! Large box plaques will again be awarded in each class for the top three finishers in the Novice and Advanced classes of Flexi GP-10 (Chall.) and Boxstock 12 racing. Flexi Pla-Fit "FUN RACES" with Go-Kart bodies are scheduled after each Tuesday club meeting & practice (approx 9:00pm). This race is a "Crash & Dash" (you crashed?– you dash!) format where you turn marshall your own car, the cost is only one dollar and the winner takes it all. Bring your track shoes and get ready to have some outrageous fun! Specialty races on the last Saturday of each month will continue. A city-against-city 3 hr. Enduro race (Bakersfield vs. Santa Maria vs. L.A. vs. Fresno) for 2-man teams is scheduled for Sat., July 31st. And, just like last season, we will schedule GP-27 Wing Cars and some yet to be determined races, just let us know! JUL. - SEP. 1999 - RACING SCHEDULE DATE TIME CHASSIS MOTOR BODY STYLE Every Tuesday 6:30 pm "BOXSTOCK" GP-12 "WING" CAR Jul. 7 /14 /21 (Wed) 7:00 pm "FLEXI" GP-10 (Chall.) GTP / WSC Jul. 28 (Wed) 7:00 pm "FLEXI" GP-10 (Chall.) NASCAR Aug. 4 /11/18 (Wed) 7:00 pm "FLEXI" GP-10 (Chall.) GTP / WSC Aug. 25 (Wed) 7:00 pm "FLEXI" GP-10 (Chall.) NASCAR Sep. 1 / 8/15 (Wed) 7:00 pm "FLEXI" GP-10 (Chall.) GTP / WSC Sep. 22 / 29 (Wed) 7:00 pm "FLEXI" GP-10 (Chall.) NASCAR SCHEDULE NOTES: 1) Flexi Gp-12 GTP/WSC (non-series) race for Adv./ Exp. after the Flexi Gp-10 (Chall.) Series races! 2) Flexi Pla-Fit GO-KARTS after the meeting on Tuesday night, Crash & Dash format, winner take all! 3) **** WATCH FOR SPECIAL RACES THE LAST SATURDAY OF THE MONTH **** over-> You may have noticed some changes at the track over the past three months, specifically; we've added a lap timer reset switch beside every controller hook-up point, this switch can be used to reset your lane's lap time displayed on the 19" track-side color monitor. Also, a rental controller hook-up connector was added to reduce the number of blown fuses from improper hook-up by the rental crowd. The race director's stand has been equipped with a public address system which really helps in getting needed information to the drivers and turn marshalls as well as saving the race directors voice. Finally, an additional 100 amps has been wired into our 13.1 Volt DC power source which should now easily handle any class of cars we run. As before, supports for the power supply box were made and installed by club member Jim Langdon, THANKS AGAIN JIM! As always, be sure to check out the Marilynn Guard designed & maintained CenCal IMCA web site at: www.geocities.com/motorcity/track/9697 Car specifications for this season have changed slightly. Look at the new specification sheets (dated 7/1/99) or check out the web site at the URL address above for the specifics. There are just a few minor changes, all designed to make it easier and more fun to participate in our racing program. NOTE: Body rules will be much more strictly enforced than in the past, be prepared! We are one of the four chapters of IMCA, specifically CenCal IMCA (Central California International Micro Car Association) which is the West Coast's predominate scale racing association and the only one with spray-glue wing car racing classes. Hopefully CenCal IMCA has something for everyone! CenCal IMCA Membership: You don't have to join CenCal IMCA to race with us but just look at the benefits that the annual $12 dues give you: 1) Reduced entry fee for most races 2) A free 1 hour Track Time Card 3) Access to the Tuesday night unlimited free practice and tech secessions 4) Mailed Quarterly newsletter and racing/event schedules To join contact Jay Guard at (559) 299-0967, e-mail: Guardsplatz@psnw.com or Fred Hood at (559) 485-0285. You can also talk to one of the Hobbytown USA staff at the shop or call them at (559) 435-3342. Any questions? You can ask one of the Hobbytown USA staff or a Team Fresno Member at the numbers above. We can help you with your equipment purchases and explain the differences between the car and motor classes as well as any other questions you might have.