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Speedway: Tipping Point (VRC Blended) - Signature Event

Date
12-Nov-2021 - 13-Nov-2021 Add to Calendar
Event Code
RE-VRC-21-4946
Program
VEX V5 Robotics Competition
Event Type
Tournament
Event Format
In-Person
Field Control System
VEXNet Field Control
Capacity
60
Spots Open
4
Event Region
Indiana
Max Registrations per Organization
5
Standard Registration Opens
13-Sep-2021 13:38 EDT
Registration Deadline
4-Nov-2021 13:39 EDT
Price
$250.00

A maximum of 75% of team registrations can be from any one event region

Region Maximum % # Spots Allowed # Spots Remaining
Indiana 50% 30 5
This event is closed to registration because:
  • This event has reached capacity. Teams on waitlist may still be added.
  • It is past the registration deadline.

General Info

Welcome to the 2nd Speedway Signature Event - Speedway: Tipping Point!

This year's event will be hosted at the Dallara IndyCar Factory, just outside the gates of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.  The Pit Stop Challenge and Indy500 Racing simulators will return, and we will also have 2-seater Indy Car rides. 

This event will offer 4 VEX Worlds qualifications:

Tournament Champions (2)

High School Excellence Award

Middle School Excellence Award

 

 


Grade Level: All

Skills Challenge Offered: Yes

Judging Format: All In-Person Judging

Event Dates & Locations

Date: 12-Nov-2021 - 13-Nov-2021

Venue/Location:
Dallara IndyCar Factory
1201 Main Street
Speedway, Indiana 46224
United States

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Code of Conduct

The REC Foundation considers the positive, respectful, and ethical conduct of teams to be an essential component of the competition. Participants are expected to behave in a respectful and professional manner, and to operate as student-centered teams with limited adult assistance. This includes all students, teachers, coaches, mentors, parents, and spectators associated with a team.

For more details, please refer to the REC Foundation Code of Conduct and Student-Centered Policy. If you have concerns about compliance with the Code of Conduct, please speak to the Event Partner during the event.

Agenda

FRIDAY November 12

 
 8:00AM Doors Open, Check-In, Inspection, and Practice Fields Open
 9:30AM Driver Meeting
10:00AM Opening Ceremony​
10:15AM – 12:15 PM Qualification Matches and Skills Fields Open
12:15 PM - 1:15 PM Lunch  
1:15 PM – 4:00PM Qualification Matches and Skills Fields Open
4:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Speedway Challenge - Pit Stop Challenge and Hot Lap Time Challenge

 
 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM Skills Fields Open
7:00 PM 
Facility Closes  

 

SATURDAY November 13

 
 8:00AM Doors Open and Practice Fields Open
 9:00AM – 12:15 PM Qualification Matches and Skills Fields Open
12:15 PM - 1:15PM   
Lunch Break  
 
1:15 PM - 3:15 PM  Qualification Matches and Skills Fields Open
3:30 PM - 3:45 PM Alliance Selection
 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM Eliminations and Finals
 5:30 PM – 6:00 PM Awards Ceremony & Photos at Winners Circle6:
 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM Cleanup and Departure

Volunteer

The heroes of all VRC events are the volunteers, and this event will be no exception.  We are looking for volunteers in the following areas:

Registration

Inspection

Field Reset

Referees

Judges

Skills Referees

Setup

Teardown

If you're interested in volunteering, please contact our Volunteer Coordinator, Suzanne Phelps, at [email protected]

 

Emergency/Bad Weather Policy

In the event of any emergency or bad weather, we will post updates on RobotEvents.com.  

If your arrival will be delayed, please call or text 317-590-7839 with your team number(s), and we will do our best to accommodate you.

Refund and Payment Policies

Refund requests will be handled on a case-by-case basis.

 

Health and Safety Policies

All attendees will be required to follow all local, state, federal, or any other government ordinances regarding COVID-19 safety procedures, social distancing, and best hygiene practices. We will continually assess, based on current government guidelines, any changes that will be required to the event.

More information on State of Indiana, Marion County, and Town of Speedway COVID policies can be found at:

https://www.coronavirus.in.gov/2393.htm

https://marionhealth.org/homeslider/latest-on-coronavirus/?fbclid=IwAR0cadJD--wlgkHpaNGWMhtT6h4ygIMDowuDAHUQhiKME2SZEHRXFQ9Tsfw

https://www.speedwayin.gov

Date: 12-Nov-2021 - 13-Nov-2021
Dallara IndyCar Factory
1201 Main Street
Speedway, Indiana 46224
United States

Travel Info

Information on hotel rooms coming soon.

Webcast

https://youtu.be/_QvNWHC6xQE