Yearly Archive July 27, 2020

Post updated 7/27/2020

We ask that everyone makes an effort to follow the governor’s direction with this. We are trying to make our facility accessible to everyone. And please remember for every person that feels uncomfortable wearing a mask, there is another person uncomfortable because you aren’t.

Update reguarding face masks in Ohio. (The Gate is in Ohio)

As of 6pm Thursday.

Under the public health order, people must wear masks in any indoor location other than a residence. It also applies to people who are outdoors and unable to consistently maintain six feet of distance, and while waiting for and riding public transportation or ride shares.

There are exceptions for children under 10 years old, and those with physical and developmental disabilities. People who are actively exercising or playing sports, are officiating religious services, are involved in public safety, or eating and drinking are also excluded.

“I would also urge all my fellow citizens to not be judgmental,” DeWine said. “If someone is in a store and they do not have a mask now, we should assume they have some medical problem. We should assume there is some very legitimate reason why they cannot wear a mask.”

NORCAR COVID-19 Guidelines

• NORCAR will limit the number of people at the track to 10
  • We will implement a “reservation” type of system to ensure we don’t exceed 10 people
  • The reservation system will be fair and equally accessible to all racers
  • No “visitors” meaning if you don’t have a reservation you will not be permitted to enter the building
  • Family Members – if you are not racing (and don’t have a reservation), please don’t come to the track. If you have several members in your family, each must have a reservation
• Facility preparation and cleaning protocols
  • NORCAR will clearly label pit space adhering to the Ohio guidelines of 6 feet of separation
  • NORCAR will clearly label the drivers stand adhering to the Ohio guidelines of 6 feet of separation
  • NORCAR will sanitize the building prior to opening the door
  • NORCAR will encourage the racers to bring sanitizer with them to clean their pit area before and after each race day
• Racer Guidelines
  • If a racer is not feeling well or has a body temperature of 100.4° F or higher, they should stay home
  • NORCAR strongly encourages the use of a mask or face protection
  • NORCAR strongly encourages each racer to practice social distancing while in the building
  • NORCAR strongly encourages each racer to bring hand sanitizer, and use often during the day

NORCAR reserves the right to refuse entry to the track if you do not follow the Ohio guidelines

UDPATED 4/2/2020 – Given the orders issued by the Governor this afternoon, The Gate will remain closed through the month of April.

NORCAR has decided to cancel club racing through at least early April. The 1/12 Enduro originally scheduled for April 18 will be postponed to a later date. This is a very fluid and dynamic situation. We will make further updates as necessary.

Please check the website calendar and our Facebook page for updates.

Enduro  1/12 GT 21.5 Spec

• Motor 21.5 handout motor. Fixed Timing.
• Racer will receive a motor at the beginning of the race event. If in the event of a motor failure another will be provided.
• Motors are labeled and sealed. No timing adjustments allowed.
• ESC: Any ROAR approved non-timing ESC in its approved “Blinky” mode.
• Battery: Open 1S LiPo.Roar approved Maximum of 3 batteries allowed.
• Maximum Battery Voltage: 4.20v. Lipo sacks mandatory.
• Body: any GT-12. No light weight bodies, held on by 4 standard body clips.
• Minimum Ground Clearance: 3mm
• Minimum Weight: 730 grams
• Gearing: 45t pinion and 78t spur (layout dependent, may change)
• Tires: Handout rubber tires. Each team will get 3 sets of tires. If tire wear becomes an issue more sets will be provided with a max of 5 sets total.
• Drivers: 4 driver Minimum, 5 driver Maximum
• Each driver must drive for at least one hour.
• Chassis: Any commercially available 1/12 scale pan car can be used. Chassis must be built in stock configuration. No one-off parts allowed. No quick change modifications allowed. You can have a second rear axle set up for swapping out tires. In the event of chassis damage you can change your chassis. You will not be allowed to use a second car. Any part may be changed on the car during the race. Spools will be allowed
• 12 teams max limit
• Entry fee is $25.00 per driver. $100.00 minimum entry fee
• Send PayPal entry fees to (info@norcarracing.com) Include team name and all drivers’ names. First 12 teams with paid entry are locked in.
• Set up will be Friday (TBD due to COVID-19) night, track will be closed to cars, only pit set up from 4-9
• Track will be open Saturday (TBD due to COVID-19) at 7am and practice will go to 10:00. Qualifying will be from 10:30 to 11:00. Qualifying will be ½ open round with the best consecutive laps counting. Racing at 11:00

We will have a dedicated pit stop area that all cars must use.

All work on cars must be done off the track on a pit table

Each team will have a track side pit space as well as another space away from the track.

We want to keep this a fun race. Anything deemed as not following the spirit of the rules will be the decision of the race director.