2023 Protek RC Midwest Nitro Challenge
The Event
St. Louis Dirtburners is proud to be hosting the 2023 edition of the legendary Midwest Nitro Challenge on August 18-20, 2023. Brought to you by the St. Louis Dirtburners, home of the Midwest's best off-road RC racing action, and some of the best companies in the industry once again in 2023.
2023 Sponsors
- Protek RC
- Team Associated
- Boom Graphics
- Vision Racing Products
- Boca Bearings
What to Expect
- Once again, our track will be professionally designed and built.
- FREE T-shirts to all pre-paid participants (1 shirt per driver). *FRIENDS AND FAMILY PAYMENT IS REQUIRED OR PAYMENT WILL BE REJECTED*
- Entry Fee: $40 first class, $30 second class, $20 each additional class. *CASH ONLY IF NOT PRE-PAID*
- 12 car mains, 2 bump-ups.
- 300 ENTRY LIMIT - Sign up early!
- Awards will be given to TQ and Top 3 of each class.
- NO chassis-sponsored drivers allowed in Sportsman classes.
- Heats will be re-sorted after each round of qualifying.
- 30 minute Nitro A-mains, 10-minute Electric 1/8 A-mains, 8-minute 1/10 A-main
- RV and Trailer parking is available.
- Personal transponders are required. (All except black MRT transponders are compatible)
- Door and raffle prizes will be offered.
The Facility
Our world class outdoor facility has a large 100ft x 200ft track and a 24ft x 76ft driver's stand, which includes fans, an integrated timing office and pit area outfitted with a monitor to promote team race awareness during intense nitro mains. In addition, Dirtburners offers ADA amenities such as handicap parking, 90 foot long wheelchair access ramp and a wheelchair compatible drivers stand. Please reach out to Dirtburners on our Facebook page or the contact # for RV and trailer parking.
Follow the Live Action
Live Scoring, Chat and Results: https://stlouisdirtburners.liverc.com/live/
Live Stream via Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StLouisDirtBurners/
| Track Name | St. Louis Dirt Burners |
| Address |
2330 Marshall Road
Kirkwood, MO, US 63122 Map |
| Contact | Ken Schueler |
| Phone | (314) 471-9054 |
| Website | http://www.dirtburners.org |
| Hobby Shop | No |
| Event Flyer | Click Here |
| Hotel Info | Best Western of Kirkwood 1200 S Kirkwood Road St. Louis, MO, 63122, US Phone: 314-821-3950 Days Inn - Lindbergh Boulevard 3654 S Lindbergh Blvd (Watson & Lindbergh) St. Louis, MO, 63127 US Phone: 314-821-3000 |
| Start | End | |
|---|---|---|
| Open Practice | 08/18/23 4:00 PM | 08/18/23 11:00 PM |
| Controlled Practice | 08/19/23 7:00 AM | 08/19/23 8:00 AM |
| Qualifiers | 08/19/23 8:30 AM | Depends on entries |
| Mains | 08/20/23 8:30 AM | Depends on entries |
| * Bathrooms | * Camping Allowed |
| * Electricity | * Lap Counting System |
| * Lighted Track | * Outdoor Offroad |
| * Pets Allowed | * Televisions |
| * Trailers Allowed |
| 1st Class | $40.00 USD |
| 2nd Class | $30.00 USD |
| 3rd Class | $20.00 USD |
| Qual Type | Qual Points |
| Registration Opens | 12/02/22 12:17 PM EST |
| Registration Closes | 08/18/23 4:00 PM EST |
| Limit | 300 |
| Remaining | FILLING FAST! |
| Name | Qualifiers | A Main | B Main | C Main | D Main | Lower |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 Sportsman Nitro Buggy INFO / RULES | 5 min | 30 min | 10 min | 7 min | 7 min | 7 min |
| 3 qualifiers - 5 minutes each. 10 car mains + 2 Bumps. | ||||||
| 1/8 Nitro Truck | 5 min | 30 min | 10 min | 7 min | 7 min | 7 min |
| 3 qualifiers - 5 minutes each. 10 car mains + 2 Bumps. | ||||||
| 1/8 Expert Nitro Buggy | 5 min | 30 min | 10 min | 7 min | 7 min | 7 min |
| 3 qualifiers - 5 minutes each. 10 car mains + 2 Bumps. | ||||||
| 1/8 Pro Nitro Truck | 5 min | 30 min | 10 min | 7 min | 7 min | 7 min |
| 3 qualifiers - 5 minutes each. 10 car mains + 2 Bumps. | ||||||
| 1/8 40+ Nitro Buggy | 5 min | 30 min | 10 min | 7 min | 7 min | 7 min |
| 3 qualifiers - 5 minutes each. 10 car mains + 2 Bumps. | ||||||
| 1/10 Gas Truck | 5 min | 20 min | 10 min | 7 min | 7 min | 7 min |
| 3 qualifiers - 5 minutes each. 10 car mains + 2 Bumps. | ||||||
| Name | Qualifiers | A Main | B Main | C Main | D Main | Lower |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 Sportsman Electric Buggy INFO / RULES | 5 min | 10 min | 7 min | 7 min | 7 min | 7 min |
| 3 qualifiers - 5 minutes each. 10 car mains + 2 Bumps. | ||||||
| 1/10 Open | 5 min | 8 min | 5 min | 5 min | 5 min | 5 min |
| 3 qualifiers - 5 minutes each. 10 car mains + 2 Bumps. | ||||||
| 1/8 Expert Electric Buggy | 5 min | 10 min | 7 min | 7 min | 7 min | 7 min |
| 3 qualifiers - 5 minutes each. 10 car mains + 2 Bumps. | ||||||
| 1/8 Electric Truck | 5 min | 10 min | 7 min | 7 min | 7 min | 7 min |
| 3 qualifiers - 5 minutes each. 10 car mains + 2 Bumps. | ||||||
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