2014.07.22, 11:57 PM
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Here kitty, kitty, kitty
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Phoenix, Arizona
Posts: 863
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Mini-AZ is looking forward the first round of the 2014 ISRL GP this Saturday. We're looking for serious competition and hope some of you clubs out there can join the series.
We wanted the classes to be distinct from one another but without excessive teching, so primarily motors separate the two. Requiring hotter motors and allowing anything from CF to Brushless makes Modified FAST again!
A good points fight is the heart of the competition. So because everyone loves a great underdog story, we made the points scale significantly reward finishing well. A driver lagging behind can quickly make up ground by scoring up front, and bonus points for setting the fastest lap means you best GO LIKE HELL! There are also several championship titles to challenge for. Gotta collect 'em all!
Tight lead-lap pack racing is the thrill we all enjoy, so the race durations are five minutes to keep the pack fighting for position from green to checkers. Keep you're teammates close and your rivals closer. Clockwise and anti-clockwise rounds mean more racing and more chances to chase those points like a dog on a ball-ball.
We need room to open these little beasts up, so we designed larger tracks with wide straights, sweeping corners, short-chutes, hairpins and broad arcs. Pick your place to blast out around for the pass, open it wide down the straight, or defend your line in the corner. Every track has its unique character.
If your club is looking for a challenge, and you have the track and the space, then we'll see you on the grid for the ISRL Grand Prix.
There are more details in the post above and the Sporting Regs can be found here:
http://www.mini-az.com/isrldownloads.html
You can send me a PM through MZR or click the "Contact" switch on the ISRL website.
Last edited by Dusty Weasle; 2014.07.23 at 12:04 AM.
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2014.08.01, 11:28 PM
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Here kitty, kitty, kitty
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Phoenix, Arizona
Posts: 863
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Race data and Results are up for round 1 of the ISRL GP series.
http://www.mini-az.com/isrlgp2014b.h...L_GP_2014b_Jul
Track speed records are updated on the Hall of Fame page:
http://www.mini-az.com/isrlhof.html#TrackRecords
The series is just getting started and there are a lot of points to score, so I hope to see more clubs join the competition.
We had a blast at Mini-AZ. A really fun layout that flowed great in both directions but handled differently in each. Lots of space to pour on the speed, slingshot momentum and challenge to pass. The addition of bonus points for Fastest Lap added the dimension of a race-within-a-race, and every race had battles for position at the end. Interestingly the Fast Lap times were all set my the mid-field finisher.
DJ and I ended up tied for P1 on the STK Class leaderboard, with the tie breaker going to DJ by his setting the fastest class lap. Hood made a dominant drive in MOD Class capturing both wins, and those two wins pushed him to the top of the Overall Championship leaderboard.
The MOD drivers were able to flex their muscles, with the average Fast Lap times improving by 0.428sec over STK.
Round #2 starts today (Aug)! Join anytime. See you on the grid.
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2014.09.02, 01:20 AM
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Here kitty, kitty, kitty
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Phoenix, Arizona
Posts: 863
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Round #2 results with timing and scoring are up for the ISRL GP series.
http://www.mini-az.com/isrlgp2014b.h...L_GP_2014b_Aug
Track speed records are updated on the Hall of Fame page:
http://www.mini-az.com/isrlhof.html#TrackRecords
Open to any clubs that want to race in a competitive large track series. Join anytime.
The Richard Burns Circuit proved quite challenging with its sharply twisting infield section (a nod to the Rally courses run by the late WRC champion). The long, wide straight allowed for a fast car to gain ground, but the quick direction changes demanded a good setup (or at least fresh rubber) and a precision hand at the wheel to stay ahead through the infield.
There was some close racing out there. In MOD CW you could've thrown a blanket over 2nd-5th as they all battled for 2nd on the final lap. And in the STK CCW race DJ raced his way from the B-Main to capture 2nd place!
In the MOD CCW race, Hood had me beat for 2nd by nearly a lap, all he had to do was keep it clean. Then on the final lap with only two corners to go he clipped the side, turning his nose to the wall in a dead stop. Even pushing my Porsche GT1 to the control limit, Hood still had time to back his Mosler out and make the final turns. But as we all know in racing, it ain't over 'till its over. Just as he backed up, the racing gods sent Brad flying by to clip Hood's bumper, nudging him back into the wall. Just enough for me to get by and take 2nd. Hood had me dead to rights, but I'll have to take the position just the same. Those extra 10 points move me up to 2nd in MOD Class, just 50 points behind Hood.
'That's a lot of 2nd's you say'? That is because Brad swept the 1st place slots in a dominant day, so congratulations to him. As mentioned before the points scale greatly rewards finishing on the podium, and though he missed Races #1-2, Brad is already moving up the leaderboard. Brad set all four fast laps to capture the maximum of +20 bonus points. He also set the initial track record of 7.406sec.
Now that we've completed the second month, the ' Position Change' column is active on the leaderboards. After eight races we now have four different winners and I hope to see more.
Round #3 starts today (Sept)! Join anytime. See you on the grid.
Last edited by Dusty Weasle; 2014.09.02 at 01:25 AM.
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2014.10.05, 11:18 PM
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Here kitty, kitty, kitty
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Phoenix, Arizona
Posts: 863
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ISRL GP series timing and scoring results are up for Round #3 (Race #5-6).
http://www.mini-az.com/isrlgp2014b.h...L_GP_2014b_Sep
Track speed records are updated on the Hall of Fame page:
http://www.mini-az.com/isrlhof.html#TrackRecords
Results were up on Oct 1st, but I've been fighting computer problems and forgot to put the notice up here. Sorry for the delay.
The Fireball Roberts Circuit was fast and fun with lots of high speed straights. Brad stormed away with the victories and fast laps, setting a track fast lap record of 07.987sec around the 111.1ft circuit. And as the scoring system rewards finishing up front, that has quickly moved him into 2nd place in both STK and MOD classes.
There were lots of shake ups in the standings (they are visibly noted by the green and red change arrows on the leaderboards). My car, the "Silver Moose" just didn't have the umph this time, so DJ's stronger finishes moved him into 1st in STK Class and 2nd in the Overall standings. Joe had an unusually rough day, but his grandson Destinn preformed well in STK improving his finish positions.
Well done to all our drivers, its a fun competition. Two more race days remaining in the season. There are clubs out there that wanted larger track racing, and we'd like very much to race with you in this series. Join anytime.
Hope to race with more of you in October on the Circuito Enzo Ferrari. See you on the grid.
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2014.11.02, 10:57 PM
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Here kitty, kitty, kitty
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Phoenix, Arizona
Posts: 863
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ISRL GP series timing and scoring results are up for Round #4 (Race #7-8).
http://www.mini-az.com/isrlgp2014b.h...L_GP_2014b_Oct
Track speed records are updated on the Hall of Fame page:
http://www.mini-az.com/isrlhof.html#TrackRecords
The Enzo Ferrari Circuit was a fun time. The STK Class standings continue to swaps around as Brad moves into the lead. Things have settled down a bit in MOD and Overall standings, but there are still plenty of close battles across the boards.
The final round of the 2014 Season begins now at the Paul Newman Circuit. (Yes, the actor. He was a dedicated racer as well, See his stats on the Results page for November).
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2014.11.03, 06:25 PM
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MINI-Z BODY NUT
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: pa.
Posts: 5,028
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Thanks for update...always good reading.
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2014.12.01, 11:04 PM
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Here kitty, kitty, kitty
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Phoenix, Arizona
Posts: 863
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ISRL GP series timing and scoring results are up for final race of the season, Round #5 (Race #9-10).
http://www.mini-az.com/isrlgp2014b.h...L_GP_2014b_Nov
Track speed records are updated on the Hall of Fame page:
http://www.mini-az.com/isrlhof.html#TrackRecords
The Paul Newman Circuit had some really close battles with several drivers finishing on the same lap, and the fastest driver was not first! (but still got bonus points). DJ swept the Fast Lap records in both classes for the Newman Circuit. There were lots of shuffles in the points standings at the end, and Hood's dominant run in STK Class moved him up two spots giving him a clean sweep in all three championship standings.
So your 2014b Champion in STK, MOD and Overall is Hood! Congratulations on a very fun and competitive season and thanks to everyone that participated. I wish other clubs had join in but we had a great time just the same.
Last edited by Dusty Weasle; 2014.12.01 at 11:29 PM.
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2014.12.01, 11:26 PM
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Here kitty, kitty, kitty
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Phoenix, Arizona
Posts: 863
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ISRL 2015 Mini-96
Mini-96 Series for 2015
The ISRL Grand Prix sporting regulations for the 2015 Winter Season are posted.
http://www.mini-az.com/isrldownloads.html
Due to a location change for one of Mini-AZ's race dates we are switching the ISRL series to use the RCP 30cm track system. The space will easily fit inside a normal two car garage. Track designs are being developed right now and will be posted as soon as they are ready.
http://www.mini-az.com/isrl.html
The regs are mostly the same as last season except for the track requirements. Clubs may choose to run the rough or smooth sides as they prefer. RCP “Quick” track sections may be used in place of smaller sections.
As before there are three championship titles to compete for: STK, MOD and Overall. Stock is a 70t or slower brush series, Modified is a 50t or faster brush/brushless series. Overall combines the scores from both for an overall standing. There is also a Club Championship title.
The new season starts January 1st. A number of clubs have expressed interest in running a Mini-96 series, so I hope to race with you this coming year in this new format.
See you on the grid.
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2014.12.23, 02:01 AM
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Here kitty, kitty, kitty
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Phoenix, Arizona
Posts: 863
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ISRL 2015 Mini-96
(Updated with all five tracks 01/02/15)
The ISRL website is updated with the first three of five tracks for the 2015 Winter Seasons (Jan-June. Yeah, its hot by June. Just go with it). I'll bring the other tracks on line soon.
(Click on track images for printer-friendly track maps)
http://www.mini-az.com/isrl.html
As mentioned in the previous post the ISRL Grand Prix will be run on the RCP 30cm track system. Mini-AZ has run some fun-run days on this setup and its surprising how many cars can manage to race together in the narrower space. It certainly demands a new level of handing!
There have been a number of clubs mentioning interest in a Mini-96 series. Tracks will fit in a 19x15ft space. All clubs are welcome to participate and we hope to race with you in 2015.
Below are the 30cm tracks, as always named for famous drivers. This time representing NASCAR, Formula 1, WRC, MotoGP and Dakar:
Petty Circuit:
Mansell Circuit:
Agostini Circuit: (Updated 06/22/15)
Loeb Circuit:
Chagin Circuit:
Last edited by Dusty Weasle; 2015.06.22 at 11:06 PM.
Reason: Updated Track Maps
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2015.01.02, 03:42 AM
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Here kitty, kitty, kitty
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Phoenix, Arizona
Posts: 863
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The post above is updated with the finalized track list. These 30cm layouts offer wide areas for fast racing and clean passing, with some challenging narrower infield sections.
Happy New Year everyone, the 2015 season start now!
Last edited by Dusty Weasle; 2015.01.02 at 03:46 AM.
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2015.02.02, 12:06 AM
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Here kitty, kitty, kitty
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Phoenix, Arizona
Posts: 863
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ISRL GP series timing and scoring results are up for the first race of the season, Round #1 (Race #1-2), and our first official races on the 30cm RCP system.
http://www.mini-az.com/isrlgp2015a.h...RL_GP_2015_Jan
Track speed records are updated on the Hall of Fame page:
http://www.mini-az.com/isrlhof.html#TrackRecords
The Petty Circuit was a fast one! We enjoyed some really close, competitive racing. In MOD race #1 (CW) the whole field finished within about 12sec of each other. And young Destinn kicked off his junior year of racing by coming within 2.417sec of scoring his first win, but 2nd will have to do for now. Unfortunately he followed that up in the CCW MOD race with a steering malfunction before completing the first lap. He took the green flag so gets points, but a very DNF finish.
Joe had a mixed day yet dominated the Fast Lap category, sweeping the bonus points for the day and owning the Track Records table, setting the fastest time in both classes and the overall best time of 04.461sec in MOD.
February visits the Mansell Circuit, which is a little more complex and has some tighter 2-wide tile sections. See you on the grid.
Last edited by Dusty Weasle; 2015.02.02 at 12:08 AM.
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2015.03.01, 06:42 PM
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Here kitty, kitty, kitty
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Phoenix, Arizona
Posts: 863
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ISRL GP series timing and scoring results are up for Round #2 (Race #3-4).
http://www.mini-az.com/isrlgp2015a.h...RL_GP_2015_Feb
Track speed records are updated on the Hall of Fame page:
http://www.mini-az.com/isrlhof.html#TrackRecords
The Mansell Circuit was a good bit more challenging with its tighter 2-tile sections, but plenty drivable and competitive for close racing action. In the STK #4 race, 1st-3rd crossed the line within 4.071sec of each other in a thrilling last lap battle for position, and the margin of victory for 1st-2nd was 0.290sec! Fast laps for the podium finishers had a difference of only 0.144sec between them. 1st and 2nd were so closely matched their fast laps were only 0.004sec apart.
DJ had a strong day for speed, capturing three of the four Fastest Lap bonuses and sweeping the class speed records for the circuit.
March visits the Agostini Circuit which introduces the "Quick45" RCP sections. See you on the grid.
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2015.04.01, 10:31 PM
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Here kitty, kitty, kitty
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Phoenix, Arizona
Posts: 863
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ISRL GP series timing and scoring results are up for Round #3 (Race #5-6).
http://www.mini-az.com/isrlgp2015a.h...RL_GP_2015_Mar
Track speed records are updated on the Hall of Fame page:
http://www.mini-az.com/isrlhof.html#TrackRecords
The Agostini Circuit certainly provided a different challenge with that bendy section of RCP Quick45 tiles, but it was plenty drivable. Entering it from the CCW direction proved quite difficult, demanding some precise steering to carry your speed through! The battle for track and class speed records was between DJ and Joe, but DJ managed to sweep both categories, setting the overall track record of 7.397sec. Joe missed it by 0.066sec.
We are enjoying the closest, most hard fought, fender-to-fender racing action we've ever had using this new format. Just look at the timing and scoring boards on the results page! Two of the four races for March had the top-3 fighting for position on the last lap. In STK Clockwise 2nd and 3rd were only 0.634sec apart at the checkers, barely a car length! And in MOD CCW the win was decided by a thin 1.172sec margin. In the MOD Class standings nearly everyone has scored a win. This has been a fantastic season in the ISRL. We wish more clubs would participate.
March visits the Loeb Circuit, returning to wide straights and sweeping corners with a midfield that invites some Scandinavian Flicks. See you on the grid.
Last edited by Dusty Weasle; 2015.05.03 at 09:52 PM.
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2015.05.03, 10:19 PM
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Here kitty, kitty, kitty
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Phoenix, Arizona
Posts: 863
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ISRL GP series timing and scoring results are up for Round #4 (Race #7-8).
http://www.mini-az.com/isrlgp2015a.h...RL_GP_2015_Apr
Track speed records are updated on the Hall of Fame page:
http://www.mini-az.com/isrlhof.html#TrackRecords
The Loeb Circuit opened up the track again with more wide sections like Petty, but with some tight twists and turns in the midfield. Lots of close battles again with three different winners emerging from the four April races, and three different drivers captured the Fastest Lap +5 bonus points. Joe and DJ have continued their dominance of setting track records this season, and DJ captured the honors again over Joe by 0.103sec with a 6.423 lap in MOD.
May goes to the difficult Chagin Circuit for the final round of the ISRL GP Winter Season. Two races in each class and four total to settle the STK, MOD and Overall championship titles. Hood swept the series in 2014 and pretty much has a lock on all three titles again this year, but 2nd-4th are anyone's game. Setting the fast lap for those bonus points could make all the difference!
See you on the grid.
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2015.06.01, 11:01 PM
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Here kitty, kitty, kitty
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Phoenix, Arizona
Posts: 863
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The final results of the ISRL GP 2015 Winter Season timing and scoring are up for Round #6 (Race #9-10):
http://www.mini-az.com/isrlgp2015a.h...RL_GP_2015_Apr
Track speed records and Champions are updated on the Hall of Fame page crowning our new Champion:
http://www.mini-az.com/isrlhof.html#TrackRecords
The Chagin Circuit... holy smokes that was hard! Easily the most difficult circuit we've ever run at Mini-AZ. This was like Monaco for Mini-Z's. You had to be truly inch-perfect lap after lap or lose time in the wall. While we had fun taking on this beast, true to its namesake the best way to race it is in a Dakar vehicle bouncing over the walls, so we'll be dropping this one from future calendars. Yowza.
Its been the ISRL's best season yet from such close racing month after month. Over the course of 10 races we saw 31 leaderboard changes, Fastest Laps beat by just 0.066sec for bonus points, wins decided by as little as 0.29sec at the line, and 8 different winners.
Now that the track falls quiet and the dust settles, your ISRL 2015 Winter Season champion, sweeping all three classes of STK, Mod and Overall, for the second year in a row is HOOD! Races didn't always go his way but he bounced back to the front for those valuable points. DJ and Joe dominated the Fast Lap times and collecting bonus points, but DJ was ultimately the speed leader setting 6 out of 10 class speed records.
Congratulations to all our drivers for running a fantastically exciting season and thanks to all those that participated!
The track list and regulations will be updated soon and posted on the ISRL website for the ISRL GP 2015 Summer Season which kicks off July 1st. We hope to see your club on the grid with us.
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