2018 IFMAR 1:10 ELECTRIC R/C DRIFT WORLD CUP (update: 2018.02.13) 2018 IFMAR ELECTRIC R/C DRIFT WORLD CUP Organized by April 20th to 22nd, 2018 YATABE ARENA – Tsukuba, Japan 1 2018 IFMAR 1:10 ELECTRIC R/C DRIFT WORLD CUP (update: 2018.02.13) Our Mission Just as in full-size motorsport, the Japanese origins of R/C drift cars are well known around the world. What makes drifting unique is the enjoyment that comes from building your own unique machine, customizing it, showing others how it runs, and more. However, this great amount of freedom has led to unclear technical regulations and judging criteria, resulting in a situation where we feel further growth is being limited. Currently making rules for car and judgement and organize the judgement seminars and licensing for the authorized judges. Meanwhile proceeding a computer measurement system for fair judgement. We will proceed a concurrent effort to establish the united rule structures in Japan, and eventually world wide, to grow R/C drifting into an even bigger phenomenon than before. It's also fact that a RC market of the present world is being the situation that it's more difficult for a new comer to enter that the driving speed became too speedy by technological progress and too much expense to catch up. Meanwhile, RC Drift car using a plastic tire and doesn't require a wide place to drive it, and possible to enjoy in the slow speed, will not compete for the time. Therefore, it will be most suitable category to get the new people to RC. RCDC will proceed the effort for increasing more people to know RC Drift and involve more people in Japan as well as world wide. As a part of activity, Japan nationals and other international event, rules for car and judgement has planned, and it will build up higher status on RC drift.I believe IFMAR world cup, and world championship will be the essential for achieving the goal that goal. R.C.D.C. Atsushi Ito R.C.D.C. Masami Hirosaka Basic information General facts of the event Name 2018 IFMAR ELECTRC R/C DRIFT WORLD CUP Date April 20th to 22nd, 2018 Organizer Japan RC Drift Community (R.C.D.C.) Supporters' organization IFMAR (International Federation Model Auto Racing) http://www.ifmar.org/ / FEMCA (Far East Model Car Association) http://www.femca-rc.com/ Host Club Yatabe Arena Track Yatabe Arena Drift Grandprix Track 2 2018 IFMAR 1:10 ELECTRIC R/C DRIFT WORLD CUP (update: 2018.02.13) Host Club Yatabe Arena Website: http://www.yatabearena.com/ Chairperson: Hiroshi Suzuki Address: 4385-2, Midorigaoka, Tsukuba city, Ibaraki 305-0863 Japan Official Website Website: http://rcdc-jp.com/ E-Mail: [email protected] Organize R.C.D.C. (Japan RC Drift Community) Website: http://rcdc-jp.com/ Address: 1-31-2, Hayabuchi, Tsuduki-ku, Yokohama, Kanagawa 224-0025 Japan Organizing Committee Atsushi Ito Chairman R.C.D.C. Masami Hirosaka Race Director R.C.D.C. Chiharu Omata Deputy Race Director R.C.D.C. Race Organization Frank Mostrey Supervisory auditor IFMAR Trevor Reid Supervisory auditor FEMCA Takayuki Watanabe MC R.C.D.C. Tadayoshi Kondo Referee R.C.D.C. Satoru Hoshimiya Referee R.C.D.C. TBA Referee R.C.D.C. Youhei Hashimoto Sub Referee R.C.D.C. TBA Sub Referee R.C.D.C. Takashi Nakamura Chief computer measurement R.C.D.C. Hideo Uchiyama Computer measurement R.C.D.C. Daisuke Yoshioka Computer measurement R.C.D.C. Sachie Morita Technical Inspector R.C.D.C. TBA Technical Inspector R.C.D.C. 3 2018 IFMAR 1:10 ELECTRIC R/C DRIFT WORLD CUP (update: 2018.02.13) Location Address 4385-2 Midorigaoka, Tsukuba-city, Ibaraki 305-0863 Japan Telephone +81-29-836-0914 E-mail [email protected] Website http://www.yatabearena.com/ Yatabe Arena is a R/C car facility with indoor drift, on-road, and off-road tracks, located in Tsukuba, Japan. The facility is less than 3 minutes from the nearest highway interchange. Tsukuba City is about 50 km northeast of Tokyo and 40 km northwest of the New Tokyo International Airport (Narita Airport). It covers an area of 28,000 hectares with a population of about 200,000. To the north lies Mount Tsukuba, 877 meters above sea level. Mount Tsukuba has been revered since ancient times for its striking beauty, earning the name Shiho or "purple peaks" for the rich purple hue it casts from certain angles during the seasons. It is considered to be comparable to Mount Fuji, the tallest mountain in Japan and is loved by the Japanese people. (http://www.tsukubainfo.jp/tsukuba/tsukuba.html) When using a car with a navigation system to reach Yatabe Arena, please set the destination to 36°00’ 44.70” N, 140°05’07.33” E (JDG). The car navigation system will consider the traffic conditions to lead you on the most optimal journey. Japan uses left-hand traffic which the same as the U.K. and Australia. Participants from countries which use right-hand traffic should exercise caution when driving. If you’re involved in a traffic accident, call “110”, the emergency response number in Japan. 4 2018 IFMAR 1:10 ELECTRIC R/C DRIFT WORLD CUP (update: 2018.02.13) Track and Facilities Hello RC Enthusiasts! We, the Yatabe Arena staff are here to ensure that you'll be 100% satisfied during your visit. If you have any suggestions of how we can improve, please do not hesitate to speak to one of our experienced staff members. Our best reward is being told "great work!" from our guests, so we will work hard to make your experience a great one. We'll provide the world's best venue, Yatabe Arena, so you can experience the best time of your RC racing career! We're going to challenge ourselves to exceed expectations! 5 2018 IFMAR 1:10 ELECTRIC R/C DRIFT WORLD CUP (update: 2018.02.13) Diagram of the Venue with tracks and facilities Recently, the ground area was expanded to 14,850 m2 (approx. 160,000 sq. ft.). The parking area has been expanded to accommodate large events. Track expansions resulted in: two Drift tracks, one On-Road track, one Off-Road tracks. All tracks are All-Weather Tracks where you can race or practice in any weather. The Central Building consists of: Yatabe Arena Pit Shop -- a large fully-stocked RC shop a café which serves beverages and light meals Facilities for family and children to enjoy away from the RC tracks. On-Road Grandprix Track Drift Grandprix Track Off-Road Grandprix Track 6 2018 IFMAR 1:10 ELECTRIC R/C DRIFT WORLD CUP (update: 2018.02.13) Drift Sports Track Parts Shop Café & Restaurant Restroom Wood Deck For Kids Parking #1 Parking #2 (more parking available) Hiroshi Suzuki (Venue Manager) We Send Our Sincerest Welcome to Competitors from Around the World Yatabe Arena is honored to host the 2018 IFMAR Electric Drift World Cup. Our mission will be "working toward a bright future of the Drift competition scene by providing under equal and fair conditions in a comfortable human-friendly environment." From FEMCA R/C Drift Asia Championship 2016. 7 2018 IFMAR 1:10 ELECTRIC R/C DRIFT WORLD CUP (update: 2018.02.13) Locations of Facilities during the World Cup at Yatabe Arena Pit Area Family room Meeting room on on Relax space at Center building 2F 8 2018 IFMAR 1:10 ELECTRIC R/C DRIFT WORLD CUP (update: 2018.02.13) Event Schedule The time table is the temporal version, schedule might be changed depending on the number of entry drivers. 13 th April (Fri) Track Closed Track change to competition layout 14 th April (Sat) to 09:00 to 19:00 Free practice 15 th April (Sun) 16 th April (Mon) to 11:00 to 20:00 Free practice 18 th April (Wed) 19 th April (Thu) 11:00 to 17:00 Free practice 1 st Day 20 th April (Fri) 08:00 to 09:00 Gate open & Registration 09:00 to 09:30 Drivers meeting 09:30 to 17:30 AWD & RWD class timed practice 11:30 to 12:00 Drivers meeting 15:00 to 15:30 Drivers meeting 19:00 Gate close 2 nd Day 21 st April (Sat) 08:00 to 09:00 Gate open & Registration 08:20 to 09:00 Opening ceremony & Drivers meeting 09:00 to 09:30 AWD class timed practice (Only drivers who join from Saturday) 09:30 to 10:00 RWD class timed practice (Only drivers who join from Saturday) 10:00 to 10:30 AWD class controlled practice 10:45 to 12:50 AWD class Qualifying (2 single runs) 13:10 to 14:00 RWD class controlled practice 14:10 to 17:50 RWD class Qualifying (2 single runs) 19:00 Gate close 3 rd Day 22 nd April (Sun) 08:00 to 09:00 Gate open & Registration 08:10 to 08:20 Drivers meeting (Only drivers who join from Sunday) 08:30 to 08:50 AWD class timed practice (Only drivers who join from Sunday) 08:50 to 09:00 RWD class timed practice (Only drivers who join from Sunday) 09:00 to 09:50 AWD class Qualifying (1 single run) 10:10 to 13:50 RWD class Qualifying (1 single run) 12:10 to 12:40 Drivers meeting for Tsuiso Final 16 13:00 to 14:30 AWD class Tsuiso Final 16 14:40 to 16:10 RWD class Tsuiso Final 16 16:30 to 17:10 Awards ceremony 18:00 Gate close 9 2018 IFMAR 1:10 ELECTRIC R/C DRIFT WORLD CUP (update: 2018.02.13) Entry Only by Online entry.