Radio Operated Auto Racing
Encyclopedia
Remotely Operated Auto Racers (formerly known as Radio Operated Auto Racing), abbreviated as ROAR, is the sanctioning body of competitive radio-controlled car
racing
in the United States
and Canada
. ROAR was originally organized in 1967 By George Siposs and a small group of people dedicated to forming competitive Radio Controlled Car Racing, and has steadily grown and evolved as the sport has grown. ROAR is the oldest sanctioning body in the world. ROAR is made up of 12 Regions in the United States plus Canada. ROAR is 1 of 4 affiliated blocs that form IFMAR (International Federation of Model Auto Racing
). ROAR is 1 of 4 votes of approval of rules and regulations for IFMAR (International Federation of Model Auto Racing
) and is the only organisation in the United States and Canada that can qualify drivers to participate in the IFMAR World Championships. ROAR publishes a yearly rule book that governs most forms of electric and gas R/C racing in the USA and Canada. ROAR sanctions club racing, Region races, Nationals and select events such as the Winternats, Great Lakes Challenge, Texas Biggie, etc. ROAR is a non-profit organization that provides insurance for racing participants, spectators and facilities.
Region 2: Delaware – Maryland – New Jersey – Pennsylvania – Washington DC – Virginia – West Virginia
Region 3: Alabama - Georgia - North Carolina - South Carolina - Tennessee
Region 4: Florida
Region 5: Illinois – Indiana - Kentucky – Michigan – Ohio – Wisconsin
Region 6: Arkansas - Louisiana - Mississippi
Region 7: Minnesota - North Dakota - South Dakota
Region 8: Iowa - Kansas - Missouri - Nebraska
Region 9: Oklahoma - Texas
Region 10: Arizona - Colorado - New Mexico - Utah - Wyoming
Region 11: Idaho - Montana - Oregon - Washington - Alaska - Western Canada
Region 12: California - Hawaii - Nevada
Fuel Onroad Classes (2010)
Electric Offroad Classes (2011)
Electric Carpet Onroad Classes (2011)
Electric Paved Onroad Classes (2011)
Previous years results can be found at: roarracing.org
2010 1/8. I.C. Offroad: Cody King
2011 1/10 Electric 2wd Buggy Ryan Cavalieri
2011 1/10 Electric 4wd Buggy Ryan Cavalieri
Radio-controlled car
Radio-controlled cars are self-powered model cars or trucks that can be controlled from a distance using a specialized transmitter...
racing
Racing
A sport race is a competition of speed, against an objective criterion, usually a clock or to a specific point. The competitors in a race try to complete a given task in the shortest amount of time...
in the United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
and Canada
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
. ROAR was originally organized in 1967 By George Siposs and a small group of people dedicated to forming competitive Radio Controlled Car Racing, and has steadily grown and evolved as the sport has grown. ROAR is the oldest sanctioning body in the world. ROAR is made up of 12 Regions in the United States plus Canada. ROAR is 1 of 4 affiliated blocs that form IFMAR (International Federation of Model Auto Racing
International Federation of Model Auto Racing
International Federation of Model Auto Racing is the world governing body of professional radio controlled racing.The organization was created in 1979 by professional racer and RC model entrepreneur Ted Longshaw. At that time, many different governing bodies operated under their own rules...
). ROAR is 1 of 4 votes of approval of rules and regulations for IFMAR (International Federation of Model Auto Racing
International Federation of Model Auto Racing
International Federation of Model Auto Racing is the world governing body of professional radio controlled racing.The organization was created in 1979 by professional racer and RC model entrepreneur Ted Longshaw. At that time, many different governing bodies operated under their own rules...
) and is the only organisation in the United States and Canada that can qualify drivers to participate in the IFMAR World Championships. ROAR publishes a yearly rule book that governs most forms of electric and gas R/C racing in the USA and Canada. ROAR sanctions club racing, Region races, Nationals and select events such as the Winternats, Great Lakes Challenge, Texas Biggie, etc. ROAR is a non-profit organization that provides insurance for racing participants, spectators and facilities.
Regions
Region 1: Connecticut – Maine -Massachusetts – New Hampshire – New York – Rhode Island – Vermont - Eastern CanadaRegion 2: Delaware – Maryland – New Jersey – Pennsylvania – Washington DC – Virginia – West Virginia
Region 3: Alabama - Georgia - North Carolina - South Carolina - Tennessee
Region 4: Florida
Region 5: Illinois – Indiana - Kentucky – Michigan – Ohio – Wisconsin
Region 6: Arkansas - Louisiana - Mississippi
Region 7: Minnesota - North Dakota - South Dakota
Region 8: Iowa - Kansas - Missouri - Nebraska
Region 9: Oklahoma - Texas
Region 10: Arizona - Colorado - New Mexico - Utah - Wyoming
Region 11: Idaho - Montana - Oregon - Washington - Alaska - Western Canada
Region 12: California - Hawaii - Nevada
Current ROAR National Champions
Fuel Offroad Classes (2011)| Class | Name |
|---|---|
| 1/8 Buggy | Ryan Cavaleiri |
| 1/8 Truck | Ryan Maifield |
Fuel Onroad Classes (2010)
| Class | Driver |
|---|---|
| 1/8 | Chris Tossolini |
| 1/10 Sedan | Paul Lemieux |
| 1/8 Masters | Rick Davis |
Electric Offroad Classes (2011)
| Class | Driver |
|---|---|
| 2wd Buggy Modified | Dustin Evans |
| 4wd Buggy Modified | Jared Tebo |
| Truck Modified | Jared Tebo |
| 2wd SCT Modified | Ryan Maifield |
| 4wd SCT Modified | Dakotah Phend |
| 2wd Buggy 17.5 NT | Brian Eady |
| 2wd SCT 17.5 NT | Danny Stojakovic |
| 2wd Truck 17.5 NT | Danny Stojakovic |
Electric Carpet Onroad Classes (2011)
| Class | Driver |
|---|---|
| Touring Modified | Paul Lemeiux |
| Touring 17.5 NT | Martin Crisp |
| Touring 21.5 NT | Juan Aveytia |
| 1/12 Modified | Joshua Cyrul |
| 1/12 13.5 NT | Kevin Hebert |
| 1/12 17.5 NT | Juan Aveytia |
| World GT | Joshua Cyrul |
Electric Paved Onroad Classes (2011)
| Class | Driver |
|---|---|
| Touring Modified | Paul Lemieux |
| Touring 13.5 | Rick Hohwart |
| Touring 17.5 | Jeff Cuffs |
| 1/12 13.5 (NT) | Andrew Knapp |
| World GT 13.5 (NT) | Rui Goncalves |
Previous years results can be found at: roarracing.org
Current ROAR IFMAR World Champions
2010 1/10 I.C. Track: Ralph Burch 2010 1/8. I.C. Offroad: Cody King
2011 1/10 Electric 2wd Buggy Ryan Cavalieri
2011 1/10 Electric 4wd Buggy Ryan Cavalieri