Updated: March 8, 2007

Welcome to the Northern California Drag Association.

We are a Radio Controlled Drag racing organization located in Northern California. We operate 1/10th scale and larger drag race vehicles. After the original club closed in the mid 1990's the NCDA was reborn in early 2006. With the help of some of the original members the club was revived and has returned radio controlled drag racing to Northern California. We are affiliated with IMDRA. For more info on RC drag racing go to: http://imdra.com/phpbb/index.php Check the Division 7 section for California drag racing info, or other divisions for other tracks/clubs and racing series on local, regional and national levels as well as pics and videos from around country. A new manufacturers section is there to provide information on what is available in the market place.

GREAT NEWS the new NorCalHobbies permanent track in Union City is ready for Test & Tune this Sunday, March 11th. We have a new pc controlled timing system (http://www.trackmateracing.com) that provides accuracy to .0001 of second with a full sized tree and a printer to provide each racer with a timing slip. Track is a measured 132' long (1/10th scale 1/4 mile) with another 100+ feet of shutdown area. Timing sensors are placed at 6', 66', 122 and 132', these provide elapsed time with mph calculated during last 10' of run. This is same setup used by 1:1 drag racing organizations like NHRA. Track is prepared with spray on non toxic traction material, protective side boards and low angle center ramps to protect sensors and cars. If you want to know how quick and fast your on road or off road car is bring down to the track, almost any type of car that is 1/10th or 1/8th scale can be competitive in the Bracket class.

If you are interested in RC Drag racing and want more information or would like to participate in our first meeting of 2007 please contact us via e-mail at:

afuel1@sbcglobal.net or call Jeff 510-918-6264

Racing location

NorCalHobbies
30600 Union City Blvd.
Union City, CA 94587

Phone 510-324-5700

website: www.norcalhobbies.com

Setup starts @ 8 AM > racing 9 AM to dark (Extra help always appreciated for setup & tear down)

2007 NCDA Schedule (tentative)

Feb 11 Test & Tune (rain out)

March 11th Points race #1

April 8th Points race #2

May 6th Points race #3 $50 to winner of Bracket Class (4 cars to run a class)

June 1st thru the 3rd IMDRA West Coast Nationals Trophies, prizes, T-shirts see flyer at IMDRA.com

July 8th Points race #4 $50 to win in each class contested

August 5th Points race #5 50/50 Big Pot race

September 2nd NCDA #6

October 14th Points race #7 Final event

We are working to put together a 3 or 4 race Regional Series that would have events at the tracks of the MHRA, Full Throttle Hobby/Bakersfield and NCDA. A proposed $500 (minimum) to win purse, split between classes, for 3 classes for a one time entry fee of $25 plus $5 for each track ($15 total). Highest point total in each class wins. We expect to confirm the Regional Series no later than end of Feb 2007.

Classes (based on IMDRA rules/specs)

Combined

Bracket racing

Extreme (open)

Electric

6 Cell Super Gas

10 Cell rails/FC/Door slammer

Nitro

Top Alcohol .12 to .18 max rail/FC/Door slammer

Top Fuel .21 max. 30" wheelbase

Top Fuel Nitro/Extreme

High School/Trophy/Beat the Heat

Class for on & off road vehicles, monster trucks and a new Beat the Heat program being developed by NorCalHobbies.com and local police. More details to come as program develops.

To run a class a minimum of 4 cars must be entered.

Entry fee

$20 first car, $5 for every car after

What to Bring to track

Tables and chairs

Umbrella, tents, generators, extensions cords

Food and drinks (fast food close by)

Notice: Race dates are subject to change due to track availability, weather, or acts we can't control. We encourage all participants to provide e-mail address so they can be kept up to date on changes via e-mail.