DEVASTATOR
Defiance Racing
Well, the time is here again! Can you all believe this is the *9th* running of the BIG PA MJ race?!!!!! 9 years and still going!!!
MJ9 is on Saturday August 2nd and Sunday August 3rd.
it will be held at RC Alley Raceway, Bradenville, Pennsylvania
Events will be held indoors except the Trials Portion of the event, it will be outside weather permitting.
Entry fee for Saturday Racing:
1st Truck = $20.00
2nd Truck = $15.00
3rd Truck = $5.00
4th truck or beyond = FREE
RCMT members get a $5.00 discount at registration for mentioning they are an RCMT member.
Sponsors.......We need sponsors so if you'd like to help out, please contact me at [email protected]
1. Defiance Racing & Performance
2. John Peoples at AB Charles Hobby Shop
3. Orange Pedeanaut
4. RC Alley Raceway
5. Team3six
6. RC4WD
7. Proline
Race winners will receive trophies and 2nd and 3rd receive ribbons. If we can secure some sponsors for this race we will again have door prizes and give-aways as we have done at prior events.
Schedule of events:
SATURDAY
---Doors open at 10:00AM
---Practice and registration from 10:00AM to 12:00PM
---Concourse begins at 12:00PM
---Racing begins ~ 1:00PM
---Drag Racing at conclusion of featured racing event (2WD and 4WD) $5.00 per entry.
---Long Jump immediately after Drags (2WD and 4WD) Free if already entered in Saturday racing events.
SUNDAY
---Doors open at 9:00AM
---Sign-up for events from 9:00AM to 10:00AM
---Trials Course
***Trials Competition***
There will be *5* classes at this event. There will be:
1. Novice (For total beginners, run whatever you have....2WD or 4WD)
2. 2WD
3. 4WD
4. 2.2 4wd(2.2 tire trucks) ex. Bruiser, TLT etc....
5. Extreme
Trials Competition Rules:
----Novice Class:
Just for beginners. "Run what you brung" which means open to just about any vehicle type.
Will run on the 2wd course, must physically fit on the course.
If you run this class, you can not run any other class, BEGINNERS ONLY!
(think of it as the class for true beginners, children and nylints)
----2wd Class:
Basically any type of 2wd Monster Truck. May be front or rear wheel drive.
No limit on motors, batteries or suspension setup.
No limit on tire size or tread. Must physically fit on the course.
----4wd Class:
Basically any type of 4wd Monster Truck. Only allowed ONE "serious crawling" mod.
("serious crawling" mods include, but are not limited to the following:
4 wheel steer, locked diffs, gear reductions or "dig" setups.)
More than ONE "serious crawling" mod and you need to move to 2.2 4wd or Extreme.
No limit on motors, batteries or suspension setup.
No limit on tire size or tread. Must physically fit on the course.
----2.2 4wd Class:
This is for the 2.2 crawlers. Must be 4wd. Allowed to have 2 or more "serious crawling" mods.
("serious crawling" mods include, but are not limited to the following:
4 wheel steer, locked diffs, gear reductions or "dig" setups.)
No limit on motors, batteries or suspension setup.
Must use 2.2" sized rims/tires. Tread is allowed to be cut and modified, but not added to.
No limit on wheelbase or track width, but must physically fit on the course.
----Extreme Class:
This class is for the "super class" type crawlers. Must be 4wd.
Allowed to have 2 or more "serious crawling" mods.
("serious crawling" mods include, but are not limited to the following:
4 wheel steer, locked diffs, gear reductions or "dig" setups.)
No limit on motors, batteries or suspension setup.
No limit on tire size or tread. Must physically fit on the course.
RACING CLASSES & RULES
----2WD Stampede
Must use stock, Masher2000 or tire of similar height and be V-tread pattern. Imex Claw Dawgs not legal. Must use 27-turn ROAR legal motors, kit Stinger motor or Magnetic Mayhem. 6-cell battery only. 5-minute races
----2WD Modified Stampede
V-tread pattern a must, Imex Claw Dawgs allowed along with tires for Stock Pede. 7-cell batteries or less, no motor limit, BL motors permitted. 5-minute races
----Conversion
Class for 2.2 wheel trucks. 2WD or 4WD allowed. Trucks such as Wild Dagger, 4X4 Stampede, Losi, AE trucks, Rustlers, HPI MT's etc..... Trucks *must* use V-tread monster tires like Pede tires, Masher2000's, Imex Claw Dawgs etc....No motor limit, BL Allowed, 7-cell batteries or less. 5-minute races
----2WD Clod-o-Pede
For Stampedes running Clod sized tires. No motor limit, BL motors allowed, 7-cells or less. 4-minute races.
----Stock Independent Suspension (Former Stock E-Maxx class)
This class is for any of the larger type independent suspension trucks such as the E-Maxx, E-Revo, E-Savage etc... NO Wild Daggers or similar sized trucks.
Can do any mods to the truck but *must* use the stock Titan motors and run 12-cells. Must use rubber tires, no spikes. 5-minute races. In the event there are not enough stock and mod maxxes to form two classes, we may form one class of both stock and mod trucks.
----Modified Independent Suspension (Former Modified E-Maxx class)
This class is for any of the larger type independent suspension trucks such as the E-Maxx, E-Revo, E-Savage etc... NO Wild Daggers or similar sized trucks.
Essentially no rules for this class. No limits on batteries, motors or anything else. BL motors allowed. Must use rubber tires, no spikes. 4-minute races. In the event there are not enough stock and mod maxxes to form two classes, we may form one class of both stock and mod maxxes.
----Novice
Class for the kids and true beginners. Run what you have. 4-minute races.
----4WD Modified
Class for Clods and USA-1 trucks. no motor limit, BL motors allowed, no cell limits. Must use rubber monster type V-tread tires. 4-minute races.
----4WD Modified II
Class for Clods and USA-1 trucks. This class is being kept on in the event we get a large turnout and people have more clods than there are classes and essentially is an "over-flow" class. no motor limit, BL motors allowed, no cell limits. Must use rubber monster type V-tread tires. 4-minute races.
----Open
Class for "Clod-sized" trucks and experimental trucks or trucks that do not fit other listed classes. Trucks like 4X4 Clod-o-Pedes, Clod-o-Daggers, mutant monsters etc..... No cell limits. BL motors allowed. Must use rubber monster type V-tread tires. 4-minute races.
----Shaft Drive
Solid axle shaft driven trucks like TXT-1, Juggs or Twin Force. No motor limit, no cell limit, BL motors allowed. Must use rubber monster type V-tread tires. 4-minute races.
----Replica
Solid axle and USA-1 trucks running *full* tube frame chassis. No motor limit, BL motors allowed, no cell limit. Must use rubber monster type V-tread tires. 4-minute races.
----Sport Modified
Class for all solid axle trucks (and USA-1). Must use 17-turn motors or higher. Must use 6-cell battery. Must use either stock Clod, TXT-1, Jugg, Twin Force or USA-1 tires. Any chassis allowed with any mods to it. 4-minute races.
----Mini Monster Truck
Stock or Mod set-ups (including motors) allowed. We'll run this class this way until we see if there's enough to make a stock and mod class. Basically, run what you have if it is a TLT-1, Losi Mini LST or any of the other mini monster trucks. 4-minute races.
Overnight accommodations: Please read the reply further down PAGE 1 for an extended list of hotels as some or all on the immediate list below may be fully booked for MJ9 weekend. Thank you
Here's another new update on accomodations..........
Ok, here's an IMPORTANT update. There is a motel that's a little over 3 miles away from the track in Ligonier on RT 30. It has vacancies. It's run by an older couple so please be patient when calling
Word of advice......speak loudly and clearly LOL!!!!!
The name and address is:
ABC Motel
1868 RT 30 East
Ligonier, PA. 15658
Phone#
(724) 834-5300
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--Super 8
Located near Greensburg, PA. on RT 30
Phone # (724) 838-8080
--Super 8
Rt. 22 Delmont
Phone # (724) 468-4888
--Holiday Inn Express
RT. 30 Greensburg
Phone # (724) 838-7070
--Holiday Inn
RT. 22 Delmont
Phone # (724) 468-1050
--Comfort Inn
Rt. 22 Blairsville
Phone # (724) 459-7100
or 1-800-770-0000
Remember, we allow camping at the track at no extra charge so if you have camping gear (tent, camper, RV, etc....bring it and stay for free!)
As is always the case with our events, all portions are subject to change. In the event of a change to anything regarding the event, it will be posted here in this post and with a reply to the topic itself. So please check back often for updates and/or announcements.
MJ9 is on Saturday August 2nd and Sunday August 3rd.
it will be held at RC Alley Raceway, Bradenville, Pennsylvania
Events will be held indoors except the Trials Portion of the event, it will be outside weather permitting.
Entry fee for Saturday Racing:
1st Truck = $20.00
2nd Truck = $15.00
3rd Truck = $5.00
4th truck or beyond = FREE
RCMT members get a $5.00 discount at registration for mentioning they are an RCMT member.
Sponsors.......We need sponsors so if you'd like to help out, please contact me at [email protected]
1. Defiance Racing & Performance
2. John Peoples at AB Charles Hobby Shop
3. Orange Pedeanaut
4. RC Alley Raceway
5. Team3six
6. RC4WD
7. Proline
Race winners will receive trophies and 2nd and 3rd receive ribbons. If we can secure some sponsors for this race we will again have door prizes and give-aways as we have done at prior events.
Schedule of events:
SATURDAY
---Doors open at 10:00AM
---Practice and registration from 10:00AM to 12:00PM
---Concourse begins at 12:00PM
---Racing begins ~ 1:00PM
---Drag Racing at conclusion of featured racing event (2WD and 4WD) $5.00 per entry.
---Long Jump immediately after Drags (2WD and 4WD) Free if already entered in Saturday racing events.
SUNDAY
---Doors open at 9:00AM
---Sign-up for events from 9:00AM to 10:00AM
---Trials Course
***Trials Competition***
There will be *5* classes at this event. There will be:
1. Novice (For total beginners, run whatever you have....2WD or 4WD)
2. 2WD
3. 4WD
4. 2.2 4wd(2.2 tire trucks) ex. Bruiser, TLT etc....
5. Extreme
Trials Competition Rules:
----Novice Class:
Just for beginners. "Run what you brung" which means open to just about any vehicle type.
Will run on the 2wd course, must physically fit on the course.
If you run this class, you can not run any other class, BEGINNERS ONLY!
(think of it as the class for true beginners, children and nylints)
----2wd Class:
Basically any type of 2wd Monster Truck. May be front or rear wheel drive.
No limit on motors, batteries or suspension setup.
No limit on tire size or tread. Must physically fit on the course.
----4wd Class:
Basically any type of 4wd Monster Truck. Only allowed ONE "serious crawling" mod.
("serious crawling" mods include, but are not limited to the following:
4 wheel steer, locked diffs, gear reductions or "dig" setups.)
More than ONE "serious crawling" mod and you need to move to 2.2 4wd or Extreme.
No limit on motors, batteries or suspension setup.
No limit on tire size or tread. Must physically fit on the course.
----2.2 4wd Class:
This is for the 2.2 crawlers. Must be 4wd. Allowed to have 2 or more "serious crawling" mods.
("serious crawling" mods include, but are not limited to the following:
4 wheel steer, locked diffs, gear reductions or "dig" setups.)
No limit on motors, batteries or suspension setup.
Must use 2.2" sized rims/tires. Tread is allowed to be cut and modified, but not added to.
No limit on wheelbase or track width, but must physically fit on the course.
----Extreme Class:
This class is for the "super class" type crawlers. Must be 4wd.
Allowed to have 2 or more "serious crawling" mods.
("serious crawling" mods include, but are not limited to the following:
4 wheel steer, locked diffs, gear reductions or "dig" setups.)
No limit on motors, batteries or suspension setup.
No limit on tire size or tread. Must physically fit on the course.
RACING CLASSES & RULES
----2WD Stampede
Must use stock, Masher2000 or tire of similar height and be V-tread pattern. Imex Claw Dawgs not legal. Must use 27-turn ROAR legal motors, kit Stinger motor or Magnetic Mayhem. 6-cell battery only. 5-minute races
----2WD Modified Stampede
V-tread pattern a must, Imex Claw Dawgs allowed along with tires for Stock Pede. 7-cell batteries or less, no motor limit, BL motors permitted. 5-minute races
----Conversion
Class for 2.2 wheel trucks. 2WD or 4WD allowed. Trucks such as Wild Dagger, 4X4 Stampede, Losi, AE trucks, Rustlers, HPI MT's etc..... Trucks *must* use V-tread monster tires like Pede tires, Masher2000's, Imex Claw Dawgs etc....No motor limit, BL Allowed, 7-cell batteries or less. 5-minute races
----2WD Clod-o-Pede
For Stampedes running Clod sized tires. No motor limit, BL motors allowed, 7-cells or less. 4-minute races.
----Stock Independent Suspension (Former Stock E-Maxx class)
This class is for any of the larger type independent suspension trucks such as the E-Maxx, E-Revo, E-Savage etc... NO Wild Daggers or similar sized trucks.
Can do any mods to the truck but *must* use the stock Titan motors and run 12-cells. Must use rubber tires, no spikes. 5-minute races. In the event there are not enough stock and mod maxxes to form two classes, we may form one class of both stock and mod trucks.
----Modified Independent Suspension (Former Modified E-Maxx class)
This class is for any of the larger type independent suspension trucks such as the E-Maxx, E-Revo, E-Savage etc... NO Wild Daggers or similar sized trucks.
Essentially no rules for this class. No limits on batteries, motors or anything else. BL motors allowed. Must use rubber tires, no spikes. 4-minute races. In the event there are not enough stock and mod maxxes to form two classes, we may form one class of both stock and mod maxxes.
----Novice
Class for the kids and true beginners. Run what you have. 4-minute races.
----4WD Modified
Class for Clods and USA-1 trucks. no motor limit, BL motors allowed, no cell limits. Must use rubber monster type V-tread tires. 4-minute races.
----4WD Modified II
Class for Clods and USA-1 trucks. This class is being kept on in the event we get a large turnout and people have more clods than there are classes and essentially is an "over-flow" class. no motor limit, BL motors allowed, no cell limits. Must use rubber monster type V-tread tires. 4-minute races.
----Open
Class for "Clod-sized" trucks and experimental trucks or trucks that do not fit other listed classes. Trucks like 4X4 Clod-o-Pedes, Clod-o-Daggers, mutant monsters etc..... No cell limits. BL motors allowed. Must use rubber monster type V-tread tires. 4-minute races.
----Shaft Drive
Solid axle shaft driven trucks like TXT-1, Juggs or Twin Force. No motor limit, no cell limit, BL motors allowed. Must use rubber monster type V-tread tires. 4-minute races.
----Replica
Solid axle and USA-1 trucks running *full* tube frame chassis. No motor limit, BL motors allowed, no cell limit. Must use rubber monster type V-tread tires. 4-minute races.
----Sport Modified
Class for all solid axle trucks (and USA-1). Must use 17-turn motors or higher. Must use 6-cell battery. Must use either stock Clod, TXT-1, Jugg, Twin Force or USA-1 tires. Any chassis allowed with any mods to it. 4-minute races.
----Mini Monster Truck
Stock or Mod set-ups (including motors) allowed. We'll run this class this way until we see if there's enough to make a stock and mod class. Basically, run what you have if it is a TLT-1, Losi Mini LST or any of the other mini monster trucks. 4-minute races.
Overnight accommodations: Please read the reply further down PAGE 1 for an extended list of hotels as some or all on the immediate list below may be fully booked for MJ9 weekend. Thank you
Here's another new update on accomodations..........
Ok, here's an IMPORTANT update. There is a motel that's a little over 3 miles away from the track in Ligonier on RT 30. It has vacancies. It's run by an older couple so please be patient when calling
Word of advice......speak loudly and clearly LOL!!!!!The name and address is:
ABC Motel
1868 RT 30 East
Ligonier, PA. 15658
Phone#
(724) 834-5300
----------
--Super 8
Located near Greensburg, PA. on RT 30
Phone # (724) 838-8080
--Super 8
Rt. 22 Delmont
Phone # (724) 468-4888
--Holiday Inn Express
RT. 30 Greensburg
Phone # (724) 838-7070
--Holiday Inn
RT. 22 Delmont
Phone # (724) 468-1050
--Comfort Inn
Rt. 22 Blairsville
Phone # (724) 459-7100
or 1-800-770-0000
Remember, we allow camping at the track at no extra charge so if you have camping gear (tent, camper, RV, etc....bring it and stay for free!)
As is always the case with our events, all portions are subject to change. In the event of a change to anything regarding the event, it will be posted here in this post and with a reply to the topic itself. So please check back often for updates and/or announcements.
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