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.
20-490: ROAR 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. ROAR has steadily grown and evolved as
40-438: A Worlds title. Bold : drivers who have actively appeared in a final race within the two previous Worlds Takaaki Shimo has the most podium finishes for a driver who have yet to win a title as of 2024, having inherited the honor from Ryan Maifield in 2017. n.b. all championship winners and other info to do with it are sourced from the following sites. Jared Tebo Jared Randall Tebo (born February 22, 1987)
60-399: A driver who is competent in 1:10 on road racing wishes to qualify for 1:8 off-road). NB: Excludes World Cup winners Updated as of 9 December 2023 Drivers with at least 10 finals appearances are listed Italics : drivers who have not or yet to have won a Worlds title. Bold : drivers who have actively appeared in a final race within the two previous Worlds Craig Drescher has
80-553: 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. Clayton Young
100-474: Is an American radio-controlled car racer from Raymore, Missouri who specializes in off-road racing driving for Mayako. A child motocross racer, he took up radio-controlled racing at the age of 12 as an alternative to regular hospital visits due to motorcycle-related injuries. Since then he has amassed a number of victories, most significantly 16 ROAR Nationals and two IFMAR Worlds. He with Ryan Cavaileri and Ryan Maifield are referred to by Neobuggy as
120-672: 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
140-476: Is the world governing body of professional radio controlled car racing . The organization was created in 1979 by professional racer and RC model entrepreneur Ted Longshaw . At that time, many different governing bodies operated under their own rules throughout the world. IFMAR was conceived as a way to bring the different, fragmented organizations under a single, governing body. IFMAR's constitution also promotes international friendship and sportsmanship. Each of
160-606: The Original Three , a trio of American off-road racers born in 1986 to 1987, active from 2000 and frequently appeared together in the champion finals. As a child, Tebo competed in motocross from the age of six, hoping to compete in the AMA Supercross Championship . However, regular injuries caused him to lose interest. Wanting to compete in racing and attracted to the sound of glow plug engines , Tebo took up radio-controlled racing—he considered it to be "MX without
180-594: The Dirt Nitro Challenge, Tebo signed up with Team Associated. His first 1/8 buggy race was the 2000 ROAR Nationals in Pleasant Hill, Missouri , where he finished second behind Brian Kinwald . After he earned a top qualifier (TQ) at the Silver State Nitro Challenge, he was signed up by Thunder Tiger , who later became a parent company to Team Associated, to drive 1:8 buggies whilst focusing with
200-608: 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. The 2010 fuel nationals were held in Lincoln, Nebraska at HobbyTown USA R/C Raceway Park. ROAR is made up of 12 regions in the United States plus Canada. Each region has a director nominated and elected by
220-467: The competitor has to be a member of a national body (such as ROAR of North America, SARDA from South Africa, BRCA from the United Kingdom, etc.). The competitor has to contact a representative of the body who will determine if they are competent enough to compete in the world championship round. The driver does not specifically have to have qualified in that discipline in which they choose to race (e.g.
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#1732876928780240-488: 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
260-579: The hospital visits." At that time, he had never owned a radio-controlled car. His first car was a Team Associated RC10GT, a nitro powered stadium truck bought used by his father in March 1999. That November he competed in his first race, the Hot Rod Hobbies Shootout, where he attracted his first sponsor, O’Donnell Racing, a model engine manufacturer. Throughout his young career, he was mentored by Richard Saxton. In 2000, after finishing fourth at
280-481: The latter for 1/10 off-roads, later departing Thunder Tiger for Kyosho. He won his first ROAR Nationals in 2004 in Las Vegas, Nevada when he won the 1/10 gas truck class. In 2005, he left Kyosho for O’Donnell Racing's newly introduced car operations while driving for Team Associated in 1/10. As a result, his performance in 1/8 off-road dwindled while he helped develop O’Donnell's Z01B buggy, but he managed to dominate
300-573: The member blocs organises the IFMAR World Championship event on behalf of IFMAR. Masami Hirosaka is perhaps the world's most distinguished racer. He has a record of 14 IFMAR World Championships, followed by Lamberto Collari with 9 titles, all within a single category and in nitro powered cars. IFMAR governs RC racing through four international governing bodies, or "blocs" representing 45 member nations and with full voting rights: To be allowed to compete in an IFMAR World Championship event,
320-2860: 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 2023 1/10 Electric 2wd Buggy Tater Sontag [REDACTED] 2019 1/10 Electric 2wd Buggy Spencer Rivkin [REDACTED] 2017 1/10 Electric 2wd Buggy Ryan Maifield [REDACTED] 2017 1/10 Electric 4wd Buggy Ryan Maifield [REDACTED] 2015 1/10 Electric 2wd Buggy Spencer Rivkin [REDACTED] 2014 1/8 Nitro Buggy Ty Tessman [REDACTED] 2013 1/10 Electric 2wd Buggy Jared Tebo [REDACTED] 2013 1/10 Electric 4wd Buggy Steven Hartson [REDACTED] 2011 1/10 Electric 4wd Buggy Ryan Cavalieri [REDACTED] 2011 1/10 Electric 2wd Buggy Ryan Cavalieri [REDACTED] 2010 1/10 200mm IC Touring Ralph Burch [REDACTED] 2010 1/8 IC Offroad Cody King [REDACTED] 2007 1/10 Electric Offroad 4wd Jared Tebo [REDACTED] 2006 1/8 IC Offroad Mark Pavidis [REDACTED] 2005 1/10 Electric Offroad 4wd Ryan Cavalieri [REDACTED] 2003 1/10 Electric Offroad 2wd Billy Easton [REDACTED] 2003 1/10 Electric Offroad 4wd Ryan Cavalieri [REDACTED] 2002 1/8 IC Offroad Greg Degani [REDACTED] 2002 1/10 IC Track 235mm TC Brian Berry [REDACTED] 2002 1/10 200mm IC Touring Mark Pavidis [REDACTED] 2001 1/10 Electric Offroad 2wd Matt Francis [REDACTED] 1997 1/10 Electric Offroad 2wd Brian Kinwald [REDACTED] 1996 1/10 Electric Offroad 2wd Chris Bing [REDACTED] 1996 1/10 Electric Track Pro 10 Mike Swauger [REDACTED] 1995 1/10 Electric Offroad 2wd Matt Francis [REDACTED] 1995 1/10 Electric Offroad 4wd Mark Pavidis [REDACTED] 1993 1/10 Electric Offroad 2wd Brian Kinwald [REDACTED] 1992 1/10 Electric Track Pro 10 Joel Johnson [REDACTED] International Federation of Model Auto Racing The International Federation of Model Auto Racing ( IFMAR )
340-467: The most appearances for a driver who have yet to win a title as of 2024. Despite his last A-main appearance being in 2005 , he inherited the title after Ralph Burch Jr. finally won his first title in 2010 having tried since 1981 at the age of 13. Ryan Maifield claimed the honor from Drescher in 2013, who held it until he win his off-road double in 2017. Drivers with at least 5 podium finishes are listed Italics : drivers who have not or yet to have won
360-439: The qualifying sessions at the 2008 ROAR Nationals, though he lacked he enjoyed with Thunder Tiger and Kyosho. By the time he was a senior in high school, Tebo had won three ROAR Nationals titles; following graduation, he turned professional. At the end of 2008, following his first IFMAR Worlds win, Tebo rejoined Kyosho on a full contract. He also departed from O'Donnell with Reedy and LRP for Team Orion . Subsequently, he became
380-403: The sport has grown. ROAR is the oldest sanctioning body in the world. 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
400-412: Was elected ROAR president in 2023. The 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
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