Orange County Radio Controlled Rock Crawlers (OCRCRC) held their first event of the 2012 calender year this past weekend. Winners of this series will get an invite to the SoCal Regionals later in the 2012 year. Winners of the SoCal Regionals event will get invites to the 2012 USRCCA Nationals. So, it is the beginning of a long road to the 2012 Nationals.
Being located in Orange County, Ca., we have access to limited terrain, and part of that terrain is man made. For the first stop of this series we hit up a local wash that is lined with concrete and rocks. There are some tough lines in this area, and there is traction for days, which allows the course designers to set some pretty crazy lines. While walking the courses before I ran I saw a few gates that made me go hmmmm. But, all gates were possible if you could find the right line through. The sun was shining and the weather forecast was calling for 80 degree temps, so the stage was set for a great day of competition.
Here are a few highlights from the event:
I set-up course one, which was a technical 20 gate marathon. The first few gates had some tough spots that you had to negotiate slowly in order to clear them without any penalties. Then, after gate 6 you had a series of technical off camber, as well as descending obstacles to clear. The last couple gates were easy if you found the proper approach.
Brandon volunteered to run my 20 gate course first, and who was I to deny him that pleasure. Of course him and his XR10 made it look easy as usual.
OCRCRC club member/starter Tyler Schuldt broke his leg recently, so he competed on crutches all day. Not an east task in this terrain. On this particular course you had to stand inside a circle and let your spotter guide you through the course. This was the only course that played into his favor.
Brandon spotting for Tyler.
A few random shots.
I spy some shafty axles, a man after my own heart!
Jake Wright’s latest custom build with XR10 axles.
Don Hughes attempts the 20 gate marathon course with his XR10.
More random goodness…….
This off camber gate forced you to blip the throttle on the way through in order to clear the lower gate.
Another blip was needed here……..
……..and here.
More blip action.
Here’s how the top 3 finished:
1st Rich B. -101
2nd Chris D. -88
3rd Jake W. -76
Congrats guys, see you at the next event!!
[...] Re: Shoei1 XR10 So a little up date. Picked up… Futaba 4PL 2 micro sidewinders New custom skins Had the first Ocrcrc comp of the season and I feel I did pretty well considering having a broke leg(11th). I would like to thank everyone that helped me at this comp. Also thank axial for doing a great write up and the support. Oh and Brandon I still hate you! OCRCRC - Comp one of the 2012 Series [...]
whats the clubs website, I have a scaler, and have been wanting to get into comp crawlers, but have been reluctant since I haven’t been able to find any crawling clubs in the OC. please tell, I really want to join!
We don’t have our own website for the OC club. But, we do post on http://www.rccrawler.com in the competition forum. You can find out what is happening there for future events.