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Having solicited requests for facilities interested in hosting the IFMAR Electric On-Road World Championship, ROAR hadn’t received interest from any facilities sufficiently equipped to host an event of this stature. As a result, ROAR had to reluctantly decline hosting this event in the ROAR bloc. Since making the announcement, however, ROAR has received a number of requests from concerned racers and a few facilities now willing to host this event. After discussion with the IFMAR President, ROAR has thankfully been given a short period of time to consider new facilities who are now interested in hosting this event, which will hopefully keep it in the ROAR bloc.

As a result, ROAR will solicit bids from new facilities until midnight EST Friday, May 17th, after which a quick decision will made and preparation will begin for the running of the 2014 IFMAR Electric On-Road World Championship.
ROAR would like to thank IFMAR first and foremost, for their patience and understanding in this matter, and the number of racers and facilities that have recently stepped forward to express their concern and enthusiasm regarding the importance of hosting this event in the ROAR bloc.

Anyone interested in hosting the event should contact the ROAR President, Steve Mruk, via email at president@roarracing.com immediately.

LCRC in Oakland Mills, PA, the host of last year’s 1/8 Fuel Off-Road Nationals, will be hosting the ROAR 2013 Electric Off-Road Nationals for this upcoming season. The event will take place August 1st through the 4th. More details to follow here and on the LCRC website – http://www.lostcreekcycles.com/lcrc.htm

The ROAR 2013 Carpet On-Road Nationals will be held at the Horsham RC Raceway, March 14th through the 17th. The track is part of Jackson RC, which hosted the Paved On-Road Nationals from last year. The track is located at 400 Babylon Road, Horsham, PA, 19044. Additional information will be posted on the Jackson RC website. Below are links to YouTube videos at the facility. Classes TBA.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AsDcxojU5l0
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KY9g3qsTg-c
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=seT0fxGtqLU

Attached are the most recent IFMAR Body and Muffler lists for racers that will be attending the 2012 IFMAR World Championship in Bangkok, Thailand. Here’s a link to the event website for reference. http://www.nitrowc2012.com/

IFMAR 2012 200mm Sedan Approved Body List

IFMAR 2012 200mm Sedan Approved Muffler List

The following tires will be available for sale to racers attending the upcoming “Super Nationals” in the stock classes. These tires will be available at discounted prices only from the hobby shop at the track, which will help to support this and other great facilities now and in the future when it comes to their desire to host ROAR events. As these are products that the racers would need to purchase anyway, buying them from the host facility at competitive discount prices means you don’t have to pack your own tires and you can help support the host. ROAR and especially the host facility appreciates your understanding and support.

As was the case last year, there were not enough factory teams that would agree to spec tires in the modified classes, so in those classes, tire choice is open. The Spec tires will be specially marked for the event, ensuring that all competitors are using the same compound tires.

Spec tires from J Concepts

2WD Buggy – 3016 Bar Code Rear $10.99; 3017 Bar Code Front $10.49

4WD Buggy – 3016 Bar Code Rear $10.99; 3020 Bar Code Front $ $10.49

2WD Racing Truck – 3021 Bar Code (2.2-inch wheel, F/R) $15.49

2WD Short Course Truck – 3044 Bar Code (F/R) – $17.49

Although it’s not as widely publicized as other WC events, the Electric On-Road Worlds is upon us, held this year in Heemstede, Holland. ROAR is sending a small but highly skilled team of drivers with hopes of taking on the World’s best. Paul Lemieux signaled that he’s ready to win by seizing victory in the warm-up race. It’s not confirmed, but ROAR believes that LiveRC.com will provide limited coverage of the event, which will be upon us in the next few days. Best of luck to the drivers representing ROAR at the World Championship!!!

Website for the event: http://www.ifmar2012worlds.com/

A warm-up race has been scheduled by the organizers of the upcoming IFMAR 1/8 IC Off Road World Championships in Argentina later this year. The event will take place at the same venue as the World Championship (albeit not on the track configuration that will be use during the Championship) and all drivers who plan to attend the Worlds are welcome to participate in the Warm-up race.

The event is scheduled for September 26th to the 30th. More information is available from the event website and the Facebook page listed below.

Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/speed.paradise.9

Website: http://www.argentina2012wc.com.ar/