IFMAR WC 1/8 IC Track | Japan 🇯🇵

Stage Two Report for download: 1_8th-IC-TRACK-STAGE2-REPORT_100623

We are happy to provide for you the Stage 1 Report from the 1/8th IC track event in Japan. You can view the report here (some information is below). Be sure to share the full Stage 1 Report with your fellow racers, team members, and federation officials.

Visiting Japan

Please note that there are a few important issues to deal with for a visit to Japan:

• You may need a visa. This will depend on the country where you live or the passport you have. You can check the requirements here.
• COVID is still a major concern, so you will need COVID vaccination documents or a clear test before departure. More information is available here.
• To streamline your visit you can download an official Japanese goverment app and make an account which can help you to enter Japan easier: https://vjw-lp.digital.go.jp/en/

Race date

Oct 27th to Nov 5th, 2023

General information

Name : IFMAR 2023 World Championship 1/8th IC Track
Date : Oct 27th –Nov 5th 2023
Track : INFINITY International RC Speedway (IFS)
Track Address : 420-1 Kyogano Shinden, Hokusei-cho, Inabe, Mie 511-0411
Contact : +81-0594-87-7123
E-mail : miura@smj51.com

Schedule

Please note the schedule is provisional.

Thu Oct 26, 2023 Registration, 14.00 – 18.00 hours. Track Closed
Fri Oct 27, 2023 Registration, Track open for IPD from 08.00-17.00 hours.
Sat Oct 28, 2023 Registration, Track open for IPD from 08.00-17.00 hours.
Sun Oct 29, 2023 Registration, Scrutineering, Controlled Practice for all drivers.
Mon Oct 30, 2023 Registration, Scrutineering, Controlled Practice for all drivers. Team
Managers meeting
Tue Oct 31, 2023 Timed Practice / 3 or 4 rounds, (Best 3 consecutive laps to be used for
seeding the heats) Opening Ceremony
Wed Nov 1, 2023 Qualification 3 rounds
Thu Nov 2, 2023 Qualification 3 rounds
Fri Nov 3, 2023 Christmas Tree Finals – Up to and including 1/16th
Sat Nov 4, 2023 Christmas Tree Finals – 1/8th, 1/4th, Semis, and A Main Grand Final, Prize
giving Banquet
Sun Nov 5, 2023 Spare Day

Organizing Committee

Masayuki Miura/ Project Manager
Yoshisei Sahashi / Circuit Manager

Race Organization

Trevor Reid / Chief Director CEO FEMCA
TBD / Race Director
Sander de Graaf / IFMAR IC Section Chairman
TBD / IFMAR Referee
TBD / Referee FEMCA
TBD / Host Country’s Referee
TBD / Timing/Secretary
TBD / Technical Inspection

Airport information

Chubu Centrair International https://www.centrair.jp/en/index.html – 81km distance from track

Kansai International Airport https://www.kansai-airport.or.jp/en – 194m distance from track

Track information

The race will be at INFINITY International RC Speedway [IFS] (https://ifs55.com/). It is an on-road facility with an asphalt surface. The race track size is 80 x 40 meters. The 25 meter long drivers stand ensures adequate space and comfort for every driver.

Rules

The race will follow 2023 IFMAR Rules.

Bodies

Please check the IFMAR webpage for tupdates and the approved list.

Mufflers

Please check the IFMAR webpage for tupdates and the approved list.

Transmitters

Use of 2.4GHz frequency band is allowed.

Lap counting

Each participant is responsible for attaching a My Laps RC4 compatible transponder to their car during the whole event, including practice.

Fuel

Controlled fuel will be used for this event. See IFMAR rules 2023. There will be a choice of up to two brands (Maxima, Nitrox OS) which must be choose in your entry form.

Tires

A Controlled tire (one tire brand for all, one diameter for front and rear, during all official racing) will be used for this event. See IFMAR rules 2023.

Matrix 1/8 Front 32°Japan Edition 69mm YTM-NL0832FJ
Matrix 1/8 Rear 35°Japan Edition 76mm YTM-NL0835RJ

Power

AC 100v available. It is necessary to bring your own connectors and 12V DC power supply.

Food at track

In-House kitchen (Local foods) is available, including drinks and snacks.

For details and additional information please see the full Stage 1 Report PDF. We look forward to seeing many European racers at this event!