2011 axial west coast championships

[SDS Customz]

RockCandy RCC will be at the Long Beach, WA AWCC Qualifier May 13th-15th with tickets in hand for the Victory Junction Raffle. get a chance at winning a Axial XR-10 or a WRAITH!!!!!!! or one of our other prizes!

Most would stand a better chance at winning your drawing then getting something if they dont run in the scale comp section at awcc. Yes, Im calling it as i saw it last year, 60% of the sponsored stuff from Axial went to the guys running in the scale TTC.

As far as Long beach goes it has nothing to do with AXIAL!! ORCRC and a COMP. dedicated group has quickly put this event together, since none of the AXIAL people have done anything with it(Except Ryan, a team Axial driver, no offense bro). Please dont think that Im just bashing and ranting. The problem is that this is supposed to be a west coast cahmpionship. Championship of what? As now this has become a joke as far as a crawling comp. If it wasnt for the USRCCA west caost championship series the AWCC wouldnt be seing any of the big drivers this year as its not really a Crawler comp anymore I guess. I converse with many of the top drivers on almost a daily occurance, being we all lay out between 500-1000 per event to go to a comp event, most of us early on had decided to bypass this event all together untill it got added to the series. then I talked to Parker and we decided what better way to make an eppic event then to run all three classes to draw in the serious drivers and make this a true Championship with all three classes bringing top level drivers.

We had set up to run the Supers and 1.9's on Friday when the LCQ was happening( so as to not interfere with AXIAL's grand scheme of a scaler event). I even planned on running the SCale events for fun myself. I just think its a total load of crap that AXIAL feels so threatened by 2 classes they choose to not support.

 

[winkscrawler]

Damn, I am on the fence now along with other great drivers/friends. I worked my ass off at St. George to insure I qualified for the West Coast Championships so I could finally compete in all 3 classes at a USRCCA event.(Got a Super about 3 months ago)
I think the main problem for me is that we ALL saw the itinerary change for the good(being all 3 USRCCA classes were present). So we ALL started making plans to get there for an awesome event and location. Out of nowhere the Wicked Witch of the West snatches the 1.9 and supers from the event.
I know for a fact that it cant be too much work to have all three USRCCA classes and a killer Scaler event all in one event. The boys in Northern Arizona are doing it the first weekend of June at the AZ Summer Shootout.
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[Nabil]

im in!!

Looks like I might have spoke too soon :shock:

 

[SDS Customz]

Damn, I am on the fence now along with other great drivers/friends. I worked my ass off at St. George to insure I qualified for the West Coast Championships so I could finally compete in all 3 classes at a USRCCA event.(Got a Super about 3 months ago)
I think the main problem for me is that we ALL saw the itinerary change for the good(being all 3 USRCCA classes were present). So we ALL started making plans to get there for an awesome event and location. Out of nowhere the Wicked Witch of the West snatches the 1.9 and supers from the event.
I know for a fact that it cant be too much work to have all three USRCCA classes and a killer Scaler event all in one event. The boys in Northern Arizona are doing it the first weekend of June at the AZ Summer Shootout.
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Honestly- for Parker there was nothing to do outside of a little bit of anouncer work, and the score keeper would have had to tally and post some scores. I would have figured that out as well if thats what needed to be done. Other then that I was going to take care of the entire 1.9 and super event. That was what Parker asked me to do.

From what I can guess(i havent been able to talk to Parker yet) from the way that some of the management at Axial wanted things to go originally, is they are flexing there perverbial muscle since it doesnt showcase their trucks. Which to me is total and utter "BS"

Having all three classes wouldnt take anything away from any of the scale events theywanted to use to showcase their new trucks. Assumably that is why no-one from there has chimed in!! Maybe they are running with the old cleshay- If there isnt anything good to say, just say nothing.

 

[CrawlHer]

this is total BS!!!!! since they are not running the 1.9 class are they gonna refund our money that we paid for the tickets? Iam completely pissed about this. iam still gonna attend the comp to run 2.2 but non the less its all crap. iam very very dissappointted with axial about completely changing the plans on everybody last minute to throw in some stupid scaler crap. no offense to the scalers guys at all but this is supposed to be crawling comp. sorry for the rant iam just super angry.

but they better refund our money for the 1.9 and super tickets that every one bought already. i was totally looking forward to meeting all the top drivers in person.

 

[MR.VERTICAL]

this is total BS!!!!! since they are not running the 1.9 class are they gonna refund our money that we paid for the tickets? Iam completely pissed about this. iam still gonna attend the comp to run 2.2 but non the less its all crap. iam very very dissappointted with axial about completely changing the plans on everybody last minute to throw in some stupid scaler crap. no offense to the scalers guys at all but this is supposed to be crawling comp. sorry for the rant iam just super angry.

but they better refund our money for the 1.9 and super tickets that every one bought already. i was totally looking forward to meeting all the top drivers in person.

Where is the tred at to buy tickets i have not seen it anywhere??

 

[cboggs]

this is total BS!!!!! since they are not running the 1.9 class are they gonna refund our money that we paid for the tickets? Iam completely pissed about this. iam still gonna attend the comp to run 2.2 but non the less its all crap. iam very very dissappointted with axial about completely changing the plans on everybody last minute to throw in some stupid scaler crap. no offense to the scalers guys at all but this is supposed to be crawling comp. sorry for the rant iam just super angry.

but they better refund our money for the 1.9 and super tickets that every one bought already. i was totally looking forward to meeting all the top drivers in person.

I hope this can be fixed and we can get all three classes back to running. Alot of us already made the plans to attend and spent the money reserving hotels/travel to now show up for a scale comp with a 2.2 comp crawler class thrown in. What a disappointment.:x

 

[Hoppa]

this is total BS!!!!! since they are not running the 1.9 class are they gonna refund our money that we paid for the tickets? Iam completely pissed about this. iam still gonna attend the comp to run 2.2 but non the less its all crap. iam very very dissappointted with axial about completely changing the plans on everybody last minute to throw in some stupid scaler crap. no offense to the scalers guys at all but this is supposed to be crawling comp. sorry for the rant iam just super angry.

but they better refund our money for the 1.9 and super tickets that every one bought already. i was totally looking forward to meeting all the top drivers in person.

If you already paid for tickets it's probably a different comp.

 

[cboggs]

So does this include no 1.9 and Supers for the qualifier in Long Beach also?

 

[RcBro]

1.9 and super will still be at the long beach qualifier.

I may personally drop my 1.9 entry so I can carpool and save money, if there's no reason to "qualify" for a comp that's not even running the class.

 

[TedBull]

If we are still able to run supers and 1.9 at long beach then I am going to keep my 1.9 entry, even though the final event has dropped them i am not going to pass up a chance to compete against guys from the other states. Still pissed though, Axial should make it right.

 

[4xFord]

Please fix the event, Add back in the 1.9 and Super classes please "thumbsup".

Come on guys.

 

[mark reel]

:shock:

Looks like I might have spoke too soon :shock:

X2 :shock::shock:

 

[Frankenwheely]

This sucks Donkey D. I have paid A LOT of money and traveled hundreds of miles trying to qualify for this event and now it's changing...again!
I'm not a sponsered driver. I'm not a great driver. I'm barely a good driver, but I was told "To be the best, you have to beat the best." So when a chance to compete on a level with amazing drivers in the "Championship" and they are not there...what's the point?

A sad time in the Rc crawling community.

 

[rbgerrish]

Long Beach will still have Supers and 1.9", and trophies for both, so bring 'em and have some fun!

 

[TedBull]

Long Beach will still have Supers and 1.9", and trophies for both, so bring 'em and have some fun!

Looking foward to it. A bunch of us warcrc guys are coming.

 

[DRIVNMF]

The 2011 West Coast Qualifier was held at <?xml:namespace prefix = st1 ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-comffice:smarttags" /><st1lace w:st="on"><st1:City w:st="on">Pyramid Lake</st1:City>, <st1:State w:st="on">Nevada</st1:State></st1lace> and those drivers that showed up looking to earn an A.W.C.C. Invite got more comp experience than they ever imagined. The Axial West Coast Championships is the trend setter for big comps in the r/c rock crawling scene and this year is no different. The A.W.C.C. has brought drivers across the country the 10 gate; 6 min course format and one of the most notorious comp obstacles ever, the “Cables of Carnage”. This year drivers are going to be treated to several new course formats and more drive time with less line time.
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One of the course formats this year came right from the mind of an r/c rock crawling genius; John Ripplinger. John, aka Super Dave, aka SDS Customs, is one of the busiest and most dedicated men I know in the sport/hobby of r/c rock crawling. His comp inspired products are legendary for holding up to all the abuse that a pro driver can dish out. I would be willing to bet, that his Super 300 line of axels have seen more podium finishes that all other aftermarket axels combined. John ran the Bonus Progression course format by me and after he ran it at one of his local comps, he could not stop raving about this exciting course lay out. I had to try it.
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The Bonus Progression Course is a standard 10 gate, 6 min course, but between every course gate is a bonus gate. A driver must drive the regular course gates, but he/she can choose to drive the bonus gate for an additional 2pts per gate cleared. A driver can pick and choose witch bonus gates he/she wants to drive, but once you pass one by, you can’t go back. John allows drivers to keep the progression points when a gate is cleared, I run this format with more consequence, if you time out or point out, you don’t get your bonus progression points. A driver must complete the course to receive the bonus progression points.
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Thank you, John, this format it is a blast to drive and it really ups the chess game a driver experiences.
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Another course format that the drivers at the West Coast Qualifier drove with lip splitting smiles was the Lap Course. The course format was inspired by the game changing race known as the King of the Hammers or as the cool kids refer to it, KOH. The lay out is easy, 10 gates, 4 minutes, and 2 laps. The gates 1 thru 9 are technical and from gates 9 to 10 is a high speed boundary area. The boundary keeps the spectators from being run over and also keeps the drivers in a mode of controlled chaos. When a driver crosses gate 10 on his/her first lap, their points reset for the second lap, but the timer keeps ticking. This format is simple, it’s two courses that a driver runs back to back and receives scores for both laps. A drivers score could read like C-1; neg 10 / pos 2, or C-1; neg 10 / pos 32, or if the driver points out or times out on lap one, his/her score could look like this; C-1; pos 22 / pos 40.
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The 2011 Axial West Coast Championship is a USRCCA National Qualifier and the AWCC Champion has received a RCC National Invite since 2007 and as been covered by the major r/c magazines since day one. RCC Live creators Jason and Badger have brought the AWCC into the homes of thousands of r/c rock crawling enthusiasts with the help of dedicated volunteers such a Red Rock Crawler and Dick Wart. This is the west coasts BIG EVENT, period. Drivers have come from all over the globe to put rubber to rock. The AWCC has never ran a 1.9 class and the Supers have not been ran in two years.
I will not sacrifice the quality of the AWCC if I cannot put 100 percent effort in giving every driver the best comp experience that I can. I had planned on John Ripplinger running the 1.9s and Supers, because his professionalism and dedication the sport is second to none, but I cannot ask him to paint a 1.9 and Super Picasso with crayons.
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The USRCCA gave the National Qualifying Events the option of running all classes this year and next year all 3 classes will be mandatory. It is apparent that I exercised my option not to include the 1.9 or super class for the 2011 Axial West Coast Championships.
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For those drivers that cannot accept this or it disappoints you so much that you are unable to attend, that’s fine. Do work and keep putting rubber to rock and we will see you at next years Axial West Coast Championships.
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For those 2.2 Pro or Novice drivers who are sponsored and have a professional responsibility to promote their sponsors in a positive way and in the most media covered Big Comp; the 2011 Axial West Coast Championships is the place to be. For those privateer drivers looking for sponsorships or for the drivers who want to experience the ultimate in r/c rock crawling big comps and some of the best fun you can have behind a controller, then we will see you in June.
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[Fishmaxx]

Some of those Formats do sound exciting, but don't forget about .....


3.1 - USRCCA recognizes that some clubs may need to amend the USRCCA Rules to accommodate their terrain and group size at a local level. These rules changes shall be posted in event notifications, and clearly communicated to all competitors prior to competition. Multi-Club events that are Non-USRCCA Events are encouraged to run as strict USRCCA Rules as possible. All USRCCA Sanctioned Events are required to strictly follow USRCCA Rules. Any rules exception for sanctioned events must be pre-approved by the USRCCA Rules Committee. All major events shall have a minimum of three (3) Marshals. These Marshals shall be announced at the drivers meeting before any courses are ran. Event Marshals should be whenever possible members of the USRCCA Rules Committee. Marshals need to be in attendance for the duration of the event. Any rule changes necessary due to conditions specific to an event must be decided and voted upon by Event Marshals. Any questions on discrepancy of the rules or scoring shall only be handled and voted on by Event Marshals. All courses shall be inspected by all of the Event Marshals with the course designer prior to the start of the event. Courses may open after the Event Marshals have given approval.

John ran the Bonus Progression course format by me and after he ran it at one of his local comps, he could not stop raving about this exciting course lay out. I had to try it.

The Bonus Progression Course is a standard 10 gate, 6 min course, but between every course gate is a bonus gate. A driver must drive the regular course gates, but he/she can choose to drive the bonus gate for an additional 2pts per gate cleared. A driver can pick and choose witch bonus gates he/she wants to drive, but once you pass one by, you can’t go back. John allows drivers to keep the progression points when a gate is cleared, I run this format with more consequence, if you time out or point out, you don’t get your bonus progression points. A driver must complete the course to receive the bonus progression points

I know you said you were NOT going to run it, but keeping the Bonus Progress Points would be exactly the kind of rules change that wound not be allowed because it would create a situation were driver that DNF could be scoring higher the drivers that FINISHED the course. Thats not acceptable.

Everyone loves your creativity Parker, but I caution you to do so with in the rules because this is still an USRCCA Nationals Invite Event. Driver shouldn't have to have a supplemental AWCC guide to successfully drive the courses at this event "thumbsup"

 

[SDS Customz]

I will not sacrifice the quality of the AWCC if I cannot put 100 percent effort in giving every driver the best comp experience that I can. I had planned on John Ripplinger running the 1.9s and Supers, because his professionalism and dedication the sport is second to none, but I cannot ask him to paint a 1.9 and Super Picasso with crayons.
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Come on Brother-

The only experience I have is with Crayons There is no doubt that Super courses would be challenging to build at AWCC(like they arent anywhere we go) I just sharpen them Crayons with my front teeth an "Do Work". The only people that have been any less then tickled witht the 1.9 and Super courses have been those that have come ill-prepared to "Do Work".

PS- Most would be nothing less then extatic if you re-instated my Crayon able Picasso'ism, and allow the 1.9's and Super's to roll on Friday. You cant say that it would hurt the event or do anything except excite the serious drivers that had already planned on running the classes"thumbsup"

 

[chasinbaja]

Some of those Formats do sound exciting, but don't forget about .....


3.1 - USRCCA recognizes that some clubs may need to amend the USRCCA Rules to accommodate their terrain and group size at a local level. These rules changes shall be posted in event notifications, and clearly communicated to all competitors prior to competition. Multi-Club events that are Non-USRCCA Events are encouraged to run as strict USRCCA Rules as possible. All USRCCA Sanctioned Events are required to strictly follow USRCCA Rules. Any rules exception for sanctioned events must be pre-approved by the USRCCA Rules Committee. All major events shall have a minimum of three (3) Marshals. These Marshals shall be announced at the drivers meeting before any courses are ran. Event Marshals shouldo be whenever possible members of the USRCCA Rules Committee. Marshals need to be in attendance for the duration of the event. Any rule changes necessary due to conditions specific to an event must be decided and voted upon by Event Marshals. Any questions on discrepancy of the rules or scoring shall only be handled and voted on by Event Marshals. All courses shall be inspected by all of the Event Marshals with the course designer prior to the start of the event. Courses may open after the Event Marshals have given approval.




I know you said you were NOT going to run it, but keeping the Bonus Progress Points would be exactly the kind of rules change that wound not be allowed because it would create a situation were driver that DNF could be scoring higher the drivers that FINISHED the course. Thats not acceptable.

Everyone loves your creativity Parker, but I caution you to do so with in the rules because this is still an USRCCA Nationals Invite Event. Driver shouldn't have to have a supplemental AWCC guide to successfully drive the courses at this event "thumbsup"

Fish, maybe your not understanding the format. There is no way for your scenario to work, if a driver dnf's the course he gets his normal progression points. They have to finish the course to get bonus points. It sounds like the way John ran it doesn't conform to the USRCCA rules and that's why Parker changed it to work with the USRCCA rules.