Winter Baha Racing in 2012

Last Saturday in Moscow at the site in Ramenki next stage of the competition of radio controlled models on a scale of 1: 5, "Baja Racing." At the invitation of klarya we together with zizis attended the event. Although twenty below the competition arrived more than 20 participants in two categories: all-wheel drive and rear-wheel drive.
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2. Ring Road "Ramenky-2" for radio-controlled models is located at: Moscow, Lobachevsky street, 110k1. This is a free trail, which can come to exercise at any time, except on the days of the competition.



3. Competitions are held monthly throughout the year. In winter, the audience is small, especially in cold weather. Participants preparing for the arrival.



4. RC cars made in the scale of 1: 5, and are equipped with two-stroke gasoline engines. Motor power of 3-6 horsepower.



5. Next to the track is off-road ground for larger vehicles are on the road hang warning signs that SUV owners do not drive the track for radio-controlled models.



6. All models racing participants specially prepared, put special reinforced suspension components, on many models are long-stroke shock absorbers.



7. Engines seasoned with a mixture of 92 or 95 gasoline and motor oil. The fuel tank has a volume of 750 milliliters. This amount is enough for a 40-minute races.



8. Maximum speed models of 100 km / h when it comes to driving on asphalt. On the track the average speed is 20-22 km / h.



9. The model is controlled with remote control at a frequency of 2, 4 GHz, channels the consoles never intersect. The base consists of a radio control throttle, brakes and steering. With the remote you can also muffle the engine or turn on the lights (if fitted). Advanced models are equipped with remote telemetry.



10. Under each type of coverage selected the proper track rubber. There is a summer and winter tires. Especially, it is for asphalt and off-road.



11. On some models, is set disc hydraulic brakes. Moreover, radio-controlled models is even anti-lock braking system ABS!



12. The number of laps and speed measures the special program when the machine passes over the electromagnetic frame (notch) located at the starting line.



13. Each model is a special radiochip (transponder) that reads the program. Each chip has a personal number, which is entered in the program before the start of the races.



14. While on the track are qualifying races, the participants warm up the engines at a location nearby.



15. The cost of radio-controlled models in 1: 5 scale starts at 40 thousand. Rubles. This is the basic model without any preparation for competition. After installing the required racing tuning cost model rises in 2-2, 5 times.



16. During the races at the track marshals on duty to help and stuck overturned models.



17. Weight car models from 10 to 14 kilograms.



18. Races are held on the number of laps completed by a certain time.



19. Length of arrival - 10 minutes.



20. The fastest participant.



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