The Great Sand Dunes Showdown [Now Closed]

UPDATE 9.15.24: Time trials for ALL entries (my count is 96). Only the top 48 times will race.

Rules & restrictions

• Please make your entry look like a Baja racer, not an apocalyptic vehicle (i.e. reference Dune or Waterworld for what NOT to do).  Yes, you can put a person or an animal as the driver in your Baja racer.  Lily The Dog is a GTR favorite.  Just stay in the spirit of Baja rally style like the famous Baja 1000.
• Stock and modified entries allowed.  Yes, you can put the tires required below on pretty much any body that fits inside the dimensions shown below.
• 70g maximum weight (there is a 1g grace)
• Keep the Center of Gravity (CG) low!  Weight is allowed under the chassis, but must be painted black.
• Clearance!  You have rolling hills to concur.  See the diagram below to determine the clearance for your specific entry.
• Size limit: 3.25in. long x 1.87 in. tall x 1.58in. wide
• Limit 1 entry per person.  More than one family member may race, but only if they build their own car.
• Retail axles and 7mm wide (or wider) knobby tires only. You are not allowed to sand the knobby wheels to remove the grooves altogether.  A very, very light sanding on the knobbies is acceptable to get rid of any imperfections on the surface.
• Dry lube only

Use table below to determine min clearance.

Knobbies on the left are too narrow.  Knobbies on the right are 7mm wide.

Dates & deadlines

All entries must be received by the host before Saturday, 10/5/2024. The time trials are scheduled to begin Sunday, 10/6/2024. Results will be posted on or after that date as is convenient for the host.

How to enter

Send your entries to:
GTR
c/o Mark Hoyle
2420 N. Longwood Circle
Wichita, KS. 67226

ENTRY FEE: $10

Please Note:
Canadian racers - please add $10 USD more if you want your entry back.
All other International racers - please add $20 USD more if you want your entry back.

PLEASE: Include a Race Entry ID slip with your entry

Track

WIDE 4-LANE STARTGATE (1.58") fits Disney/Pixar cars.
ROLLING SAND DUNES

PRETZEL TURN leading to the HALFPIPE

(1) BONUS POINT JUMP OVER TRAIN and (2) FINISH LINE

Race format and scoring

All racers will participate in the time trials.  Top 48 move on into Group racing.
48 -- There will be twelve 4-round group races (2 groups/video). Top 2 from each will move on.
24 -- There will be six 4-round quarter finals (2 groups/video). Top 2 from each will move on.
12 -- There will be three 8-round semi-finals and the top 4 in scoring will move on.
The finals will be an 8-round race to determine the winner!

Penalties/DNF

Cars are given a grace of 1g over the stated weight limit to account for variance in scales.

If a car fails to meet any of the restrictions listed above, the car will not qualify for victory. Offending cars will still race. Finish position and any prize will go to the runner-up in the case of the penalty car winning.

Cars that fail to run or fit on the track, or that happen to break during racing, will forfeit their matches. Cars that arrive broken will attempt to be minimally repaired before the racing begins. Cars that break during racing will not be repaired or replaced.

Prizes

The winner gets a BIG FAT trophy!
All participants will receive a surprise goody.

You can thank John T. at J & J's Treasures in Wichita, Kansas for the goodies you will receive after the tournament. John has collected as many as 68 of the same model Hotwheel for me, and sells them for less than the Walmart price.

Check him out on Facebook at J & J's Treasures and tell him how much you appreciate him!
Copy & paste: www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100088924655141

Entries:

I have every entry on a spreadsheet.