Tamiya America Race Track

06/25/2018

Tamiya Championship Series 2018 Finals Announcement

The 2018 TCS Series concludes in Aliso Viejo, California. It is the final farewell to our beloved and historic racing facility. Please read below for important details regarding this years’ FINALS.

Event Location:
Tamiya America Raceway
4 Orion, Aliso Viejo, CA 92656

Event Race Dates:
August 16-19, 2018

Event Sign-Ups
www.rccarevents.com (Begins June 30)

Event Basic Schedule:
Thursday August 16: Official practice from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm
Friday August 17: Official practice from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm
Saturday August 18: Qualifying from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm
Sunday August 19: Main events from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm

Race Classes:
GT-1: (Champion goes to Japan to compete at the Tamiya World Championships)
GT-2: (Champion goes to Japan to compete at the Tamiya World Championships)
M-Chassis: (Champion goes to Japan to compete at the Tamiya World Championships)

F-1: (Championship Class)
GT Spec Novice: (Championship Class)
GT-Pro Spec: (Championship Class)
Euro Truck: (Championship Class)

Eligibility requirements for each class:

GT-1:
• You must have competed in a TCS regional race event in 2018 or 2017 in this class.
• Past TCS Champions that traveled to Japan from 2015 or earlier are eligible to compete in this class.
• Participants in this class may opt to enter a second class. Euro Truck or GT Pro Spec, but not both.
GT-2:
• You must have competed in a TCS regional race event in 2018 or 2017 in this class.
• Participants in this class may opt to enter a second class. Euro Truck or GT Pro Spec, but not both.

M-Chassis
• You must have competed in a TCS regional race event in 2018 or 2017 in this class.
• Participants in this class may opt to enter a second class. Euro Truck or GT Pro Spec, but not both.
F-1:
• Open to ALL racers. No past regional race qualification needed.
• Participants in this class may opt to enter a second class. Euro Truck or GT Pro Spec, but not both.
GT Spec NOVICE:
• Open to ALL NOVICE racers new to the series or those who are still honing their skills from the current TCS season.
• Participants in this class may only enter Euro Truck as second class.
GT Pro Spec
• Open to ALL racers. No past regional race qualification needed.
• Participants in this class may opt to enter a second class in any of the above classes, if and only if they meet that class requirement.
Euro Truck
• Open to ALL racers. No past regional race qualification needed.
• Participants in this class may opt to enter a second class in any of the above classes, if and only if they meet that class requirement.

Rules different from the regular TCS Regional Rules:

GT-1, GT-2 and M-Chassis are required to use the handout Reedy FT (Fixed Timing) motor. Supplied and sold by Tamiya at the event. This is being done in an effort to ensure a fairer playing field.

Reedy FT motors being used:
GT-1: 13.5 Reedy FT Part #294
GT-2: 17.5 Reedy FT Part #293
M-Chassis: 21.5 Reedy FT (NOTE! The current Reedy 21.5 FT motor (Part # 297) on the market not does not fit the M-07 chassis. The ones that will be supplied at the event have been updated to fit the chassis.)

Recommended starting gear ratios with Reedy 13.5 and 17.5 FT motors:
GT-1: 4.1
GT-2: 3.6
• Gearing taller than this final drive is at your own risk. We have tested these motors on the Tamiya track layout. Gearing taller than the recommended final drive ratio will result in slower lap times past the 2-minute mark.

Additional Info:
• Spec Reedy FT motors must be purchased at the event. This process begins Thursday (First day of practice at 10:00 am)
• Motor pick-up resumes at 9:00 am Friday. Closes at 3:00pm.
• Spec Motor Price: Current REEDY web price is $56.99. Tamiya sale price will match this price.
• Motors have been checked and sealed by Reedy.
• One motor per participant.
• You may practice with any motor or your handout motor.
• GT-1, GT-2, GT Pro Spec must use the event Solaris 36J pre-mount tires.
• Shaded pit area, power, tables and chairs provided.
• www.rugspingraphix.com will be at the event taking photos throughout the event weekend. He is a very talented photographer. He will be offering his photos of you, and your cars both on and off the track. Check out his website for additional info! Don’t miss this last chance to get the best photos of your experience at the last Tamiya race event at Tamiya America Raceway!

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02/16/2018

The end of an era...

Nestled in the foothills of sunny Aliso Viejo California sits a small race track. A facility that started as the testing grounds for a freshly established hobby company 24 years ago. The company is Tamiya America, Inc. and the track grew from testing grounds to what it’s known as today, Tamiya America Raceway.

Over the years we’ve witnessed some of the greatest names in R/C racing from around the world battle wheel to wheel. We’ve watched dreams come true for some and hopes of victory slip away for others. The victories are never sweeter and defeat never harder as seasons come and go, but the dream has always been, win at Tamiya.

It is with these thoughts and memories in mind that make this difficult; as most of you know the Tamiya Raceway property has been on the market for several years. Although some had hopes it would never happen, we are sorry to report the track will be closing its doors permanently on September 1, 2018.

We won’t say farewell to you, our fans, our supporters, our friends that feel like family. Instead we simply say we’ll see you another day. It is our hope to someday return with a track better than before and offer competitive racing to all ages and experience levels in a new home. We thank each and every one of you for your support and for providing years of exciting racing.

Before we say goodbye to one of the world’s most iconic R/C race tracks, we ask that you join us for one final farewell, one more chance to experience a TCS event, compete against the best at the Reedy Race of Champions and one more shot to be crowned TCS National Champion! It is with great sorrow, but befitting, that the Tamiya Championship Series Finals will be the final event held at Tamiya Raceway, a track that has seen the best racing for over two decades.

Our final race schedule will be as follows:

Tamiya TCS Regional Qualifier
March 25, 2018

Reedy International Touring Car Race of Champions
May 24-27, 2018

Tamiya TCS Finals
August 18-19, 2018

We would like to express our personal appreciation to all those that have supported the track, the Tamiya Championship Series and all the other racing events over the past 24 years. A special thank you to Max Valles, David Bird, Kevin Niino, Mark Hinckley, Tom Kahl, Chuck Leslie and the countless other volunteers that have helped over the years. You have all been wonderful and supportive and for this all of us at Tamiya America Inc. thank you.

See you soon with our next endeavor in the not so distant future….

12/11/2017

The results to the Tamiya December 9th TCS GP can be viewed here:

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11/20/2017

2017 TCS GT class champion Mark Santa Ines TQ's the ST class in Japan. The exciting A1 main can be viewed here:

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11/18/2017

Opening ceremonies and group photo @ the Tamiya World Championships 2017!!

11/17/2017

Since 1995, Tamiya America has sent winners from its Tamiya Championship Series to compete in Japan at the Tamiya radio control car world championships. The 2017 class winners are there now enjoying the fruits of their U.S. victory. We wish them good luck at the Tamiya World Championships taking place this weekend!
For event coverage starting tonight, make sure to check out Tamiya YouTube channel for live coverage of the race and the Tamiya Fair going on at the same time!

https://www.youtube.com/user/TAMIYAINC

11/07/2017

Tamiya TCS Grand Prix: Saturday December 9, 2017

Description:
This is a TCS class based club race to bring in the winter!
Entry details and facility notes: Limit 2 entries per participant. FREE entry! Participants will need to bring their own pit table and chair. Power is VERY limited. Be sure to bring a portable silent generator. There is a covered awning to accommodate the first 96 participants. You are more than welcome to bring your own E-Z Up and pit in our open spaces within the track facility.
A small Tamiya tent sale will also be taking place during the race. Great time to find someone that special Tamiya gift for Christmas!

Classes:

GT-2: Any Tamiya touring car chassis. Any Tamiya body type. ROAR legal 17.5 motors. Open tires.

M-Chassis: Any Tamiya M-chassis. Any Tamiya body type. 2017 TCS Motor rules apply: Reedy 21.5 Mach3. Open motor timing. Any Tamiya M-chassis tire may be used. 20T MAX pinion gear size.

F-1: Any Tamiya F-1 chassis. Any Tamiya F1 Body. 25.5 motor limit-Any brand. Any Tamiya F104 type tire may be used.

Euro Truck: BOX STOCK CLASS. TCS Euro Truck Rules apply

06/08/2017

The ALL NEW Tamiya M-07 Concept M-Chassis will be coming out SOON!
Here’s a quick Hop-Up Option tuning tip:
The M-07 uses an oil-filled gear differential to drive the FWD gearbox. It’s the same unit as the one used in the TA-06 touring car. To get the most out of the diff we recommend two options to make the diff smoother and lighter.

Item 54602 TA-06/M-07 Aluminum Gear Differential Unit Cover: This part provides smoother diff action and reinforces the diff case. https://www.tamiyausa.com/items/radio-control-parts-70/hop-up-parts-72000/rc-alum-gear-diff-unit-cover-54602

Item 54532 Aluminum Cup Joint for TA-06/M-07 Gear Diff Unit: This part will save 7.7 grams and it will also allow you to use resin blades on your universal shafts. Using resin blades will ensure your drive cups last longer and will have less friction.
https://www.tamiyausa.com/items/radio-control-parts-70/hop-up-parts-72000/rc-gear-diff-unit-cup-joint-54532

05/29/2017

Another Reedy Race of Touring Car Champions in the books!

04/19/2017

Fresh new slurry coat! In time for the late spring and summer racing season!

08/12/2016

2016 Tamiya Championship Series Finals trophies!!

12/13/2015

Tamiya's Racing Factory Ace Driver, Marc Rheinard takes round 1 of the 2015/16 ETS Series!! http://ets.redrc.net/…/rheinard-opens-new-ets-season-with-…/