Charter/Mission Statement
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Speed Merchants
is dedicated to high performance H.O. slot car racing using state-of-the-art equipment on superior quality tracks in enthusiast competition throughout Southern California.
Club Member Responsibilities
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Race program direction/coordination, tech, etc.
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Race prize solicitation, trophies/plaques, etc.
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Financial - dues/fees collection, disbursement, disclosure statements
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Internal communications - club newsletter, race reports, photos, etc.
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External communications - media publicity, flier mailouts/drops, web, etc.
Sources & Uses Of Funds
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Membership Dues - $20 for rolling 12 month membership. Covers monthly newsletter costs. One day guest membership - $3.
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Entry Fees - $5 per race. $1 host track service fee, $3 trophy/plaque series awards, $1 club treasury. Any race prizes are donated through formal club solicitation.
Championship Points Series
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Two six month points series per year, a Spring series and a Fall series.
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10 points for 1st, 9 points for 2nd, 8 points for third, etc. to 1 point for 10+.
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Best five out of six races count towards points series.
1st
Tie Breaker: Highest points for dropped race. 2nd Tie Breaker: most 1st Place,
most 2nd Place, etc. Annual dues paying members are eligible.
Race Program Format
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"Autoqualify" by manual or computerized random draw for all races.
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Two separate rounds of elimination races leading to main event to maximize on-track time for all racers.
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Total laps
only determine move-ups for all races.
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Main events equalized on a six lane track basis; 4 lane tracks use 6 man round robin format.
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European style lane rotation for all races. Each track's lane rotation scheme must be prominently displayed.
Regular Race Event Timetable
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8:00 - 12:00 Open Practice
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12:00 - 1:00 Lunch/Drivers Meeting
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1:00 - 2:30 Modified Race
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2:30 - 4:00 R/O Race
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4:00 - 5:30 Neo Race
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Additional pre-race practice by arrangement with host track owner
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