Monday, March 03, 2008

MARINE PARADE RCMC NEWS LETTER
January 2009

Written by: sktan@toykar.com

We had come to 2009! Wishing all good health, happiness and a fabulous year ahead!

The economy for 2009 did not start as good as in the past but I am sure that our lives will still have to go on as usual. You know that the Marine Parade RCMC always ensures that all lead a healthy lifestyle within their means. We had planned lots of activities for all to feel relaxed and fun. Check it out!

The RCMC Committee planned the following 2009 races activities:

(1) 1/10 and 1/8 GP on-road National Series 2009
Venue: PA Circuit
Dates:
  • 8 February 2009
  • 7 June 2009
  • 2 August 2009
  • 4 October 2009

(2) 1/10 and 1/8 GP on-road Singapore Open Challenge 2009
Venue: PA Circuit
Dates: 4 and 5 April 2009


(3) 1/8 Off Road Buggy National Series 2009
Followings are the 1/8 Buggy races organize by i-Hobby and RCMC will sanction the highlighted races as part of the National Series 2009.

  • 22 February 2009
  • 22 March 2009 (National Series 1)
  • 19 April 2009
  • 24 May 2009 (National Series 2)
  • 21 June 2009
  • 23 August 2009(National Series 3)
  • 20 September 2009(National Series 4)
  • 25 October 2009

(4) 1/8 Buggy Singapore Open Challenge 2009
Venue: Turf City off-road Circuit
Dates: 18 and 19 July 2009


(5) 1/8 Buggy 2010 iFMAR World Championship Selection Race; RCMC will base on the 1/8 Buggy Singapore Open Challenge result as the qualifying result to the 2010 iFMAR World Championship.


(6) 1/10 EP Touring Series 2009

  • RCMC will sanction some of races organized by Race Craft Infinity as the National Series.
    • Race calendar from Race Craft Infinity has not been announced yet. We will keep the members informed through mails and emails.
    • Rules and Regulations
      • Points system applicable to members only for the participation and selection of the 2008 National Championship.
      • Maximum points to the Individual race Champion is 100 points. 98 points to the 1st Runner-up, 97 points to 2nd Runner-up and one point less down the rank.
      • In the event that there is more than one party of the same points, the attendance will first take into consideration, follow by the races results.
      • Points system is not applicable to TQ.
  • RCMC will choose the best 3 races out of 5 which include 1 compulsory race (1/8 Buggy Singapore Open Challenge 2009,1/10 and 1/8 GP on-road Singapore Open Challenge 2009), except the EP Touring Series. EP Touring Series, RCMC will take all the 3 out 3 for tabulation.
  • In the event of wintry weather and/or if the event is cancelled due to whatsoever reasons, RCMC will take the best 2of3 or 1of2 or 1of1 on the remaining points system for the ranking.
  • Non-RCMC members are welcomed to participate in the events. However, their finishing positions and points shall not be taken into consideration.
  • In view of the short notice, Non-RCMC members shall be given till 31 March 2009 to join as RCMC members. The points scored before being RCMC member will be reinstated. Beyond which, only points gained from the events, after they have joined RCMC, shall be valid.
  • RCMC decision will be final.

(8) SPECIAL ENTRY FEE DISCOUNT
This year, members will enjoy a discounted entry fee from races organized by Race Craft Infinity (EP Touring Series),Tai Sing Corporation Pte Ltd (HPI Series), Stargek Pte Ltd (Tamiya series), and Toykar Pte Ltd (1/10 EP Buggy Races). Followings are the race calendar from the above organizers;

  • TAMIYA ASIA CUP QUALIFYING CHAMPIONSHIP (SINGAPORE) 2009
    • 15 March 2009
    • 12 April 2009
    • 10 May 2009
    • 14 June 2009
    • 12 July 2009
    • 9 August 2009
    • Venue: TBA
    • TAC Finals will be hosted in Bangkok on the September 2009.For more information,please contact Stargek Pte Ltd at 67462168
  • KYOSHO EP BUGGY SERIES
    • 8 March 2009
    • 28 June 2009
    • 13 September 2009
    • 13 December 2009
    • Venue:D’Kranji Farm Resort
    • For more information, please contact Toykar Pte Ltd at 64683333.
  • HPI CHALLENGE 2009
    • Date: TBA
    • VENUE: TBA
    • For more information, please contact Toykar Pte Ltd at 64683333.
  • RACE CRAFT INFINITY EP SERIES 2009
    • Date: TBA
    • VENUE: TBA
    • For more information, please contact RACE CRAFT INFINITY at 62721161.

(9) SHELTERED PIT AREAD
The Committee has agreed on the extension of the sheltered pit area that will be erected on the right side of the existing driver stand. We target to complete the extension by March 2009.


(10) Sponsorships Sponsors are welcomed for all the schedules events. RCMC plan to send the appropriate participants to participate in events outside Singapore to gain exposures if there are sufficient funds and sponsorships. Do email us at

for any information.


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