Trackside Hobbies & Raceway - Team Associated Off-Road Championships

As Summer rounds it's final corner into Fall, along with it's passing comes the arrival of a great tradition at Trackside Hobbies: The Team Associated Off-Road Championships! Join us, with World Famous Race Director Scotty Ernst, in welcoming the 8th iteration of this timeless classic.

Contenders from all around North America gather in Wisconsin for one of the most anticipated 1/10th Indoor Electric events of the year! Whether you are a casual hobbyist, or a paid professional RC Racer, the AE Race has everything you could ever desire for a major competition.

4 Rounds of Qualifying in the Qual Points format, with your best 2 rounds seeding you into your main event position.

All major Classes will feature a Triple A Main Format, with bump ups to the B main ONLY.

(Stock Buggy, 13.5 Wheeler, 40+ Mod, 21.5 Spec, Mod 2wd and Mod 4wd.)

Truck Classes and Novice will host a 7 minute A Main Event, with 2 drivers bumping from each lower main...potentially all the way up to the podium position.

(Stock Short Course, 13.5 Stadium Truck, Novice)

Wednesday - 11am-8pm Open Practice, $12 Practice Fee.

Thursday - 10am-5:30pm Practice (Included) 1 Round of Seeding at 6pm.

Friday - 8am-8:45am Practice. 2 Rounds of Qualifying at 9am.

Saturday - 8am-8:45am Practice. 2 Rounds of Qualifying at 9am.

Sunday - 8am-8:45am Practice. Mains at 9am.

Payment Deadline for this event: September 30th

Seating Chart Deadline for this event: October 1st

Seating Chart Email: Greg@trackside.com

Shop Phone: 262-783-4699

So get signed up, get your hotels arranged, and make your way to Brookfield Wisconsin this November

Schedule

As has now been the format for several years, the 2024 Team Associated Off-Road Championships will run over a total of 3 days – 2 days of qualifying and one day of hot Mains! The preceding Wednesday and Thursday are scheduled practice days as well.

Wed Oct. 30th: Practice Day #1 (Open Practice, 11am – 8pm, $12 Fee)
Thurs Oct. 31st: Practice Day #2 (Controlled Practice, 10am – 5:30pm, Seeding Round at 6pm)
Fri Nov. 1st: Qualifying Day #1 (Open at 8am, 2 Rounds of Qualifying begin at 9am)
Sat Nov. 2nd: Qualifying Day #2 (Open at 8am, 2 Rounds of Qualifying begin at 9am)
Sun Nov. 3rd: MAINS DAY!! (Open at 8am, Mains begin at 9am – Awards to follow

Classes

Sportsman/Novice
Stock Buggy (17.5 Blinky)
Stock 2WD Short Course Truck (17.5 Blinky)
13.5 4WD Buggy (13.5 Blinky)
* Independant 21.5 2WD Buggy (Blinky)
13.5 Stadium Truck
Modified 2WD Buggy
Modified 4WD Buggy
40+ Modified 2WD Buggy
Sportsman Class features a 5 Minute A-Main
All Short Course classes feature 2 bump-ups and a 7 minute A-Main
All other classes feature Triple-A Mains
Qualifying will be based upon Qual Points
AMB/MyLaps Transponders Only

Class Rules and Guidelines

The Team Associated Off-Road Championships will adhere to the guidelines set forth by ROAR for the given classes. Please refer to ROAR guidelines for class specific rules (Chassis Specs, Battery Spec, Motor Spec, etc.) If you have questions, please do not hesitate to ask!! All vehicles will be subject to technical inspection as needed.

* Independant 21.5 Buggy will use a 21.5 Hobbywing G2.1 Justock FTM Motor, which must be purchased, sealed, and stickered from Trackside Hobbies for $64.99 (to ensure legality). A fixed gear ratio will be enforced. The final drive ratio must be 5.85. No sponsored drivers of any sort are allowed in this class.

Safe Charging Rules

Battery must be within 10 degrees Fahrenheit of ambient temperature
Max charge voltage of 8.44 for a 2S pack
LiPo fire-safe bag must be used for charging
Pit Mat/Towel is required

We WILL be spot checking any and all racers for the above rules! These are safety requirements and are not open to discussion.

Entries

Entry Fees

$60 – First Entry
$40 – Second Entry
$ 35 Additional Entries
$20 – Novice

NO REFUNDS AFTER 10-11-2024

Host Hotel

Sonesta Select Milwaukee/Brookfield
16865 W Bluemound Rd.
Brookfield, WI 53005

Use the code THAR when calling or emailing to book your room to get this discounted rate. You can also book online by clicking here.

Phone: 262.821.1800

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Trackside Informational Hotline: 262-783-4699