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Event Guide

Geelong RC Racers are excited to welcome you to the 2024 Geelong Challenge Cup.

This year we have an expanded program that includes some classes new to the Challenge Cup.

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Event Schedule

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Friday 6th December

  • 10:00am facility opens

  • 11:00am Open Practice

  • 9:00pm Track Closed

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Saturday 7th December

  • 7:00am Facility Opens - Tyres available for collection, Scrutineering open

  • 9:00am Seeding Round 1

  • 11:00am Qualifying Rounds x 4

  • 6:30pm Track Closed - Tyres returned to Scrutineering

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Sunday 8th December

  • 7:00am Facility Opens - Tyres available for collection

  • 7:00am Controlled Practice & Scrutineering

  • 9:00am Driver's Briefing

  • 9:15am Finals x 3

  • 3:30pm Presentations

 

GRCR reserves the right to amend the schedule, however changes will be communicated to racers.

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Event Coverage

Event timing will be available via the GRCR LiveTime site.

 

Event Classes​

To encourage clean racing, the 2024 Geelong Challenge Cup features an 8 car grid capacity for ISTC 21.5, 13.5, 1/12 Stock and TCR. This may be extended to 10 at the organisers discretion.​​​​​​​​

ISTC 21.5 Challenger

10

Spots

Volante 36R (2 Sets)

Spots left...

TDK Edge

ISTC 21.5

24

Spots

Volante 36R (2 Sets)

Spots left...

TDK Edge

ISTC 13.5

16

Spots

Volante 36R (2 Sets)

Spots left...

TDK Edge

TCR

16

Spots

Volante 32R Radials (2 Sets)

Spots left...

TDK Edge

GT 17.5

16

Spots

Volante 36R (2 Sets)

New Spots!!

TDK Edge

VTA

16

Spots

As per GRCR Regulations

New Spots!!

Open Additive

1/12 Stock

16

Spots

Open Tyres

Spots left...

Open Additive

Kyosho Junior

10

Spots

Volante 32R Radials (2 Sets)

Spots left...

No Additive

Kyosho Adult

10

Spots

Volante 32R Radials (2 Sets)

Filling fast!...

No Additive

Tamiya TT

10

Spots

Volante 32R Radials (2 Sets)

Spots left...

No Additive

Entry Conditions

  • Entries open Sunday the 10th of November and close Wednesday the 4th of December.

  • Classes with less than 4 entries may be cancelled.

  • Drivers may enter a maximum of 3 classes each.

  • Drivers may not cross-enter ISTC classes.

  • ISTC 21.5 Challenger is limited to junior and amateur competitors.

  • Kyosho Adult is limited to drivers not competing in ISTC classes.

  • Kyosho Junior is limited to drivers 14 years or under.

  • Each entry costs $30 and will be refunded if the class or event is cancelled.​

  • GRCR Platinum Members receive 50% discount on their first entry.

  • Trophies will be awarded to 1st, 2nd, 3rd and Top Qualifier of each class.​

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Tyre Regulations​

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Event Control Tyres

Volante Control Tyres for the event can ONLY be purchased from the GRCR website.

  • Control tyres will be distributed on Saturday and Sunday mornings from scrutineering.

  • Control tyres must be returned to scrutineering on Saturday before track close.​

  • 1/12 Stock tyres are open.

  • VTA tyres as per GRCR VTA rules.

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Event Additive

  • TDK Edge is the only additive allowed in the ISTC, TCR and GT classes. 

  • Entrants can purchase TDK Edge with their control tyres or at the track from Friday.

  • TDK Edge may be applied at your pit, but must remain in the original bottle.

  • 1/12 Stock and VTA additive is open.

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Event Tyre Cleaner

  • RC Maker Dominate Tyre Cleaner is the nominated cleaner for the event.

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Tyre Warmers

  • May be used for all classes except Tamiya TT, Kyosho Adult & Kyosho Junior.

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Practice Tyres

Practice Tyres may be used for practice sessions can be purchased from one of our great sponsors.

A small number of practice tyres will also be available to purchase at the track from Friday.

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Scrutineering

  • All cars will be subject to weight and measure checks.

  • Battery voltage will be measured randomly.

  • Any commercially available motor for the class can be used.

  • RCRA rules can be found here.

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GRCR Class rules can be found here:

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Transponders

  • MyLaps and AMBrc transponders are supported.

  • MRT mPTX personal transponders are supported.

 

Pitting

  • GRCR Platinum Members will be given 1 priority pit spot inside the clubrooms.

  • Interstate competitors will be given priority pitting along the back straight.

  • We will advise racers closer to the event if marquees will be required to pit outside.

 

Catering​

  • Egg & bacon rolls will be available for breakfast on Saturday and Sunday.

  • BBQ lunch will be available on Saturday and Sunday.

  • Soft Drinks, Water & snacks will be available for purchase all event.

 

Code Of Conduct

This event will be run in accordance with GRCR Code of Conduct that can be viewed here

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