2007 iFMAR 5th Scale Stage 1 Report

2007 IFMAR

1/5th Circuit

World Championships

Stage One Report

September 20th to September 30th 2007
Brisbane Australia
http://www.5thscaleworlds.com

Organising Committee

Queensland Radio Circuit Car Racing Association Inc.
2007 IFMAR 1/5th Circuit World Championship Organising Committee
30 Hidden Valley Drive
Eatons Hill, Queensland 4037
Australia
Tel: 61 7 3264 5293
Fax: 61 7 3264 5293
E-mail secretary@5thscaleworlds.com
Point of Contact
Alastair Walker
Secretary of the Organising Committee
30 Hidden Valley Drive
Eatons Hill, Queensland 4037
Australia
Tel: 61 7 3264 5293
Fax: 61 7 3264 5293
E-mail: secretary@5thscaleworlds.com
Web: http://www.5thscaleworlds.com
Your correspondence need not be directed to any specific person, e-mail is the preferred form of communication.

Details of Venue

England Park Raceway

Located in Pine Rivers Shire England Park Raceway is in Brendale, an industrial suburb about 30 minutes to the north of the centre of Brisbane, and about 35 minutes from the Brisbane airport.

The street address is corner of Leitch's Rd and Strathwyn St., Brendale, Qld, Australia.

The track has been built on a council park with the land kindly donated by the Pine Rivers Shire Council. This facility was funded and built by the members of the Queensland Radio Circuit Car Racing Association along with the generous support of the council and local business.

The track features a rolling length of 285 metres and a track width of 4.5 metres. It has a reputation of being a high speed track and although speed and power are important, many have underestimated its tight infield and high speed sweeper.

The drivers’ rostrum is over 3 meters high with an unobstructed view of the entire track area. The whole facility has just been extensively upgraded including, track resurfacing with hot mix bitumen using a special polymer, new sunken pits, new electronic scoreboard, new 6M x 8M race control / referees building, new PA system, new radio impound for 150 competitors, upgraded scrutineering facilities, new pit benches, new engine run in area, and many more upgrades to numerous to mention.

Track Picture taken from Google Earth with coordinates for you to locate it yourself

Hotel Picture taken from Google Earth with coordinates. I can't confirm if this is really correct, but it is as close as I could locate it based on the status report

Event Schedule

No practice on the event track will be allowed during the two (2) weeks preceding the start of frequency controlled practice as per IFMAR rule 2.2 of the 1/5th IC Track Racing and Technical Rules.

Therefore the track will be closed from Thursday September 6th up to and including Wednesday September 19th 2007.

On Thursday September 20th 2007 the track will be open for frequency controlled practise and the event will run as per the event schedule below.

1st to 4th Event Days
Thursday September 20th to Sunday September 23rd

Frequency controlled practice

5th Event Day
Monday September 24th

Controlled heat practice and Opening Ceremony

6th to 8th Event Days
Tuesday September 25th to Thursday September 27th

Qualification rounds

9th Event Day
Friday September 28th

Lower Christmas tree finals – 1/8th and lower

10th Event Day
Saturday September 29th

Higher Christmas tree finals – 1/4 and higher

11th Event Day
Sunday September 30th

Spare Day – to be used to allow for any delay

Banquet and Awards’ presentation will be held on Sunday night September 30th starting at 5 PM.

Race Officials

Race Director Sander de Graaf
Assistant Race Director Randall Foote
IFMAR Referee To be advised by IFMAR
FEMCA Referee Trevor Reid
Country Referee To be advised by AARCMCC
Chief Technical Inspector Nev Howard
Official Timekeeper Peter Cooper
Official Starter To be advised
Event Secretary Alastair Walker
Systems Administrator Jeffrey Knibb

Official Frequencies

This is a list of approved frequencies for Australia. Your designated frequency must be from the list shown below. No other frequencies will be accepted for this event.

For frequencies 26.995, 27.225, 29.725, 29.995, 40.665 and 40.995 your transmitter must comply with a 10 KHz bandwidth.

Spektrum and other 2.4 GHz radios are also legal for use. Please write "Spread Spectrum" in the frequency area on your bloc nomination form if you are using one of these radios.

27 MHz
26.995
27.195
27.045
27.095
27.145
27.225

29 MHz
29.725
29.730
29.735
29.740
29.745
29.750
29.755
29.760
29.765
29.770
29.775
29.780
29.785
29.790
29.795
29.800
29.805
29.810
29.815
29.820
29.825
29.830
29.835
29.840
29.845
29.850
29.855
29.860
29.865
29.870
29.875
29.880
29.885
29.890
29.895
29.900
29.905
29.910
29.915
29.920
29.925
29.930
29.935
29.940
29.945
29.950
29.955
29.960
29.965
29.970
29.975
29.980
29.985
29.990
29.995

40 MHz
40.665
40.670
40.675
40.680
40.685
40.690
40.695
40.700
40.705
40.710
40.715
40.720
40.725
40.730
40.735
40.740
40.745
40.750
40.755
40.760
40.765
40.770
40.775
40.780
40.785
40.790
40.795
40.800
40.805
40.810
40.815
40.820
40.825
40.830
40.835
40.840
40.845
40.850
40.855
40.860
40.865
40.870
40.875
40.880
40.885
40.890
40.895
40.900
40.905
40.910
40.915
40.920
40.925
40.930
40.935
40.940
40.945
40.950
40.955
40.960
40.965
40.970
40.975
40.980
40.985
40.990
40.995

Concours d’ Elegance

Concours d’ Elegance will be held at the Opening Ceremony and will be judged in two separate categories
Most Authentic
Best Paint Job

Practice Facility

Unsupervised practice will be available at the race complex in the months leading up to the World Championship. Please contact the event organiser for more information, availability and cost.

No practice on the event track will be allowed during the two (2) weeks preceding the start of frequency controlled practice as per IFMAR rule 2.2 of the 1/5th I.C. Track Racing and Technical Rules.

Therefore the track will be closed from Thursday September 6th up to and including Wednesday September 19th 2007.

Tyre Additives

This event will be run to IFMAR rules and therefore as per rule 6.6 of the IFMAR World Championship Rules 1/5 IC Track; the chemical treatment of tyres by adding any tyre traction moistures or other chemicals / additives is not allowed. Tyre cleaners are not allowed.

World Championship Website

Comprehensive information covering all aspects of the event is available on the 2007 IFMAR 1/5th Circuit World Championship website at http://www.5thscaleworlds.com

Accommodation Information

The organising committee has designated the Carseldine Court Motel the "Host" motel which has all the amenities and comforts everyone will need during the event. Rooms are limited; it is advisable to make bookings early. The motel's reservation staff will be handling all your bookings directly.

Close to restaurants, shops and England Park raceway. Five minutes drive to Chermside Westfield, the largest shopping centre on the north side of Brisbane with easy access to Prince Charles Hospital, Brisbane Entertainment Centre, and Brisbane International Airport.

• Spa unit available
• Swimming pool, spa & BBQ
• Reverse cycle air conditioning & ceiling fans
• Colour television
• 'Foxtel' digital now available to all rooms
• Direct Dial telephones
• Complimentary Coffee & Tea in all rooms
• Interconnecting Rooms
• Room Service meals available
• Guest Laundry
• Kitchenettes
• Bar fridge in all rooms
• All major credit cards welcome

Ph: 61 7 3263 5988

Fax: 61 7 3862 9744

Email: info@carseldinecourt.com.au

Web: http://www.carseldinecourt.com.au

The starting of engines is not permitted at anytime on motel premises. Please clean your cars and equipment at the race complex not at the motel.

Warm-up Event Information

From May 3rd to May 6th 2007 the 2007 FEMCA and AARCMCC Queensland 5th Scale Championship will be held and International drivers are invited to attend and use this event as a warm-up for the World Championship.

All information regarding this event is available from the World Championship website at

http://www.5thscaleworlds.com

Transportation

Transportation to and from airports and hotels are at the expense and arrangement of the competitor.

Europcar Asia Pacific (Australia) is the official rental car company of the 2007 IFMAR 1/5th Circuit World Championship and we have organised preferred rates with them for the event. Please contact them on 1300 555 242 (within Australia) or 61 3 9334 5013 (outside of Australia) quoting CD# CCC06225 to receive the preferred rates.

Or to make an online reservation for the World Championship visit the Europcar Australia website at http://www.europcar.com.au and follow the instructions below.

How to make an online reservation

Step 1: Corporate CD Number

Add the corporate CD number CCC06225 in the field on the left hand side of the Europcar Australia webpage.

This Confirms the CD number. Click GO

Step 2: Rental Information

Drivers age, date, time, location of pickup & return. Click GO

Step 3: Vehicle Information

Check vehicle availability & rates. Select vehicle type. Click GO

Step 4: Quote Summary

Driver details, contact details, flight number, credit card number Click GO

Step 5: Booking Confirmation

Sent via PDF to your email address

Directions from the Airport to the track and the host hotel are available on the world’s website. Train and Bus service is available within walking distance of the track at Strathpine Station with regular service to the city and beyond. Visit the Queensland Transport website at http://www.transinfo.qld.gov.au for further information on bus and train service.

Fuel Supply & Spare Parts

As per IFMAR rules, the nominated fuel station is
Shell Coles Express Albany Creek
171 Albany Creek Rd
Albany Creek, 4035

Please see the MAPS section under the Australian section of the website for a map from the track to the fuel station. For spare parts there are several hobby shops locally and you will find that most international brands are readily available. To avoid any issues you should contact your manufacturer for a more exact list of what will be available at the track. Manufacturer contact details are available below.

Contrast:
Doug Barber
Ph: 61 7 3263 3703
Fax: 61 7 3263 1265
email: ozlauterbacher@netspace.net.au

FG:
Colin Grenenger
Ph: 61 7 5428 6700
Fax 61 7 5428 6711
e-mail: cgr43509@bigpond.net.au

HARM:
Kelletts Hobbies
Ph: 61 2 9602 2333
Fax: 61 2 9602 6298
email: mail@kellettshobbies.com

Lauterbacher:
Doug Barber
Ph: 61 7 3263 3703
Fax: 61 7 3263 1265
email: ozlauterbacher@netspace.net.au

PMT:
Greg Collins
Ph: 61 438 151 775
email: greg@completetaxi.com.au

RS5 / SAMBA:
TracksideRC
Ph: 61 7 3889 7918
Fax: 61 7 3889 7918
email: sales@tracksiderc.net

Domestic Power Supply

In the covered “Paddock” Area there is 220 – 240v / 50 Hz domestic power. An Australian 3 pin grounded plug (see picture) is used throughout. There is also 12-volt power available at the tyre truing area. The easiest way is to arrange for these adapters is prior to your departure in your own country though we will have a supply of adapters available for sale at the event.

The diagram above indicates the shape of an Australian domestic power plug, this type of plug is unique to Australia. Ensure that your equipment is also able to handle the lower cyclic rate of 50 Hz, most 240v countries are at 60Hz. Generally this is only a problem with electric clocks and things of this nature.