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Remotely Operated Auto Racers
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. It is a US national non profit organization that promotes the sport of radio controlled model car racing.[1] HistoryROAR was originally organized in 1967 By George Siposs and Norb Meyers and a small group of people dedicated to forming competitive Radio Controlled Car Racing and was the first organization in the world to sanction competitive Model Car Racing. In 1968 the first ROAR National Championship race was held at Sunset Ford car dealership in Garden Grove, California using 1/8th scale nitro pan cars.[2] ROAR has steadily grown and evolved as the sport has grown. ROAR is the oldest sanctioning body in the world.[3] ROAR is one of four affiliated blocs that form the International Federation of Model Auto Racing (IFMAR). ROAR is one of four votes of approval of rules and regulations for IFMAR and is the only organization 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 fuel R/C racing in the U.S. and Canada and is widely used by tracks as the competitive racing standard. ROAR sanctions club racing, Region races and select events such as the Winternats, Great Lakes Challenge, Texas Biggie, etc. Each year ROAR holds a Championship to determine a National Champion for select classes. ROAR is a non-profit organization that provides insurance for racing participants, spectators and facilities.[3] Clayton Young was elected ROAR president in 2023. PurposeThe governing body of ROAR is the executive committee. This committee consists of an elected president and vice president, and seven appointed members. The executive committee controls and manages the business affairs of ROAR, and ensures that the rules are up to date. The day-to-day business of the corporation is handled by the ROAR administrator, a non-voting member of the executive committee. ROAR rules have been the guidelines for R/C car racing for over 50 years. They are designed to promote fair competition, safety, and define what equipment can be used in ROAR competition. ROAR does not manage races below national level (Level 5), but it does sanction races from the club level to multi-regional championships. All ROAR members in current and good standing are eligible to enter these races. ROAR is the North American representative to the International Federation of Model Auto Racing (IFMAR). As such, ROAR is the only organization that is authorized to qualify and send drivers to the IFMAR World Championships. More ROAR members have been crowned World Champion than from any other organization. The strength of ROAR is in the local clubs. It is here that the weekly competition takes place allowing drivers to perfect their skills, and prepare themselves to compete at the State, Region, and National level. ROAR has 200 clubs in the US and Canada. These clubs pay only $35 per year to be sanctioned, and to be covered by the member accident and liability insurance.[4] EventsThe 2010 fuel nationals were held in Lincoln, Nebraska at HobbyTown USA R/C Raceway Park.[5] RegionsROAR is made up of 12 regions in the United States plus Canada. Each region has a director nominated and elected by the members in the region. This gives the members someone they can communicate with directly regarding issues in the region, and within ROAR. Region 1: Connecticut – Maine – Massachusetts – New Hampshire – New York – Rhode Island – Vermont 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 Region 12: California – Hawaii – Nevada Region Canada: Canada [6] Current ROAR Member IFMAR World ChampionsPrevious ROAR Member IFMAR World Champions2023 1/10 Electric 2wd Buggy Tater Sontag 2019 1/10 Electric 2wd Buggy Spencer Rivkin 2017 1/10 Electric 2wd Buggy Ryan Maifield 2017 1/10 Electric 4wd Buggy Ryan Maifield 2015 1/10 Electric 2wd Buggy Spencer Rivkin 2014 1/8 Nitro Buggy Ty Tessman 2013 1/10 Electric 2wd Buggy Jared Tebo 2013 1/10 Electric 4wd Buggy Steven Hartson 2011 1/10 Electric 4wd Buggy Ryan Cavalieri 2011 1/10 Electric 2wd Buggy Ryan Cavalieri 2010 1/10 200mm IC Touring Ralph Burch 2010 1/8 IC Offroad Cody King 2007 1/10 Electric Offroad 4wd Jared Tebo 2006 1/8 IC Offroad Mark Pavidis 2005 1/10 Electric Offroad 4wd Ryan Cavalieri 2003 1/10 Electric Offroad 2wd Billy Easton 2003 1/10 Electric Offroad 4wd Ryan Cavalieri 2002 1/8 IC Offroad Greg Degani 2002 1/10 IC Track 235mm TC Brian Berry 2002 1/10 200mm IC Touring Mark Pavidis 2001 1/10 Electric Offroad 2wd Matt Francis 1997 1/10 Electric Offroad 2wd Brian Kinwald 1996 1/10 Electric Offroad 2wd Chris Bing 1996 1/10 Electric Track Pro 10 Mike Swauger 1995 1/10 Electric Offroad 2wd Matt Francis 1995 1/10 Electric Offroad 4wd Mark Pavidis 1993 1/10 Electric Offroad 2wd Brian Kinwald 1992 1/10 Electric Track Pro 10 Joel Johnson 1992 1/12 Electric Track Modified Tony Neisinger 1991 1/10 Electric Offroad 4wd Cliff Lett 1990 1/12 Electric Track Modified Chris Doseck 1987 1/8 Sport IC Track Pete Fusco 1987 1/10 Electric Offroad 2wd Joel Johnson 1986 1/12 Electric Track Modified Tony Neisinger 1985 1/10 Electric Offroad Modified Gil Losi Jr 1985 1/10 Electric Offroad Stock Jay Halsey 1984 1/12 Electric Track Modified Tony Neisinger 1984 1/12 Electric Track Stock Bud Bartos 1982 1/12 Electric Track Modified Arturo Carbonell 1982 1/12 Electric Track Stock Kent Clausen 1981 1/8 Sport IC Track Arturo Carbonell 1977 1/8 Sport IC Track Butch Kroells References
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