Desert Dust-Up
Las Vegas, NV, US
January 25, 2020
Event Information
| Organizer: |
Desert Dust-Up |
| Location: |
6875 Speedway Blvd Las Vegas, NV 89115 US Get Directions |
| Starts: | Jan 25, 2020 |
| Ends: | Jan 25, 2020 |
Robot Classes / Competitions
| Category | Robot Class | Maximum Capacity |
Currently Registered |
Waiting List |
Entry Fee |
Pit Crew Allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Combat | 150 g - Fairyweight | Unlimited | None | None | Unlimited | |
| Combat | 1 lb - Antweight | Unlimited | None | None | Unlimited | |
| Combat | Plastic Ant | Unlimited | None | None | Unlimited | |
| Combat | 3 lb - Beetleweight | Unlimited | None | None | Unlimited |
Event Description
Bot Count Limit
Total bot count of all weight classes combined is capped at 42 bots. Edit: cap has been lifted.
The limit of 2 bots, per driver, per weight class will be in effect.
Rules
VCR uses the SPARC Ruleset along with the following amendments for its competitions:
- No use of fire or flame weapons
- Magnets may be used for additional downforce on the steel floor but not for any other reason
- In the case of both robots being stuck together and unable to separate, there will be 1 separation per match
For any questions on the rules, please email club@vegascombatrobotics.com or post a question on Vegas Combat Robotics Facebook page. All entry fees shall be paid at the venue before or during your safety checks and paperwork.
Format
This event will be very relaxed as this is our first large event so please bear with us. Brackets will be double elimination.
Venue
Our event will be taking place at 702 RC Raceway. OPEN TO ALL AGES SPECTATORS WELCOMED! 6875 Speedway Blvd #103, Las Vegas, NV 89115 (Building "U")
Schedule
| 8:30am | Venue opens, safety check-in |
| 10:00am | Drivers meeting |
| 10:10am | Fights Begin |
| TBD | Fights end, awards given |
| 5pm | Venue closes |
Prizes
- 1st place for all weight classes will receive a special prize
- 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place in all weight classes will receive a trophy and sponsor gifts
- Trophies awarded to Most Destroyed, Builder's Choice & Venue's Choice