Weekly Grand Prix Rules Racing in Condor

[Sean F (F2)]

For those of you interested in trying your hand at Grand Prix Sailplane Racing (short of qualifying for the real deal), here is your chance!

Each weekend (alternating Sat/Sun) one of the US Nightly Soaring races will now become US Nightly Soaring Grand Prix. These races will be scored as a brand new series via true Grand Prix scoring!

US Nightly Soaring has been designed by its founder's to be short (1-1.5 hr), relatively easy flying conditions (compared to MNS for example) and always FUN! We use TeamSpeak for communication and banter during the racing. It is a great time and is highly attended!

The results of the new Grand Prix format racing have been incredible over the first couple weeks of test run's. Attendance has been strong (over 20 pilots is common) and growing. Perhaps the most interesting aspect of Grand Prix is the manner in which the competitive pilots fly. No more sitting back and flying thru the pack of markers. You have to make your own decisions. This to me has been eye opening and nothing short of fascinating.

Thanks to Daniel Sazhin and JP Stewart for sacrificing a little bit of their hugely popular US Nightly Soaring Condor series for some full on Grand Prix racing!

Come join us!!!!

More info here: http://gliderracing.com/forum/default.aspx?g=posts&t=1416

[Tony[_5_]]

On Monday, December 3, 2012 1:49:46 PM UTC-6, Sean F (F2) wrote:
> For those of you interested in trying your hand at Grand Prix Sailplane Racing (short of qualifying for the real deal), here is your chance! Each weekend (alternating Sat/Sun) one of the US Nightly Soaring races will now become US Nightly Soaring Grand Prix. These races will be scored as a brand new series via true Grand Prix scoring! US Nightly Soaring has been designed by its founder's to be short (1-1.5 hr), relatively easy flying conditions (compared to MNS for example) and always FUN! We use TeamSpeak for communication and banter during the racing. It is a great time and is highly attended! The results of the new Grand Prix format racing have been incredible over the first couple weeks of test run's. Attendance has been strong (over 20 pilots is common) and growing. Perhaps the most interesting aspect of Grand Prix is the manner in which the competitive pilots fly. No more sitting back and flying thru the pack of markers. You have to make your own decisions. This to me has been eye opening and nothing short of fascinating. Thanks to Daniel Sazhin and JP Stewart for sacrificing a little bit of their hugely popular US Nightly Soaring Condor series for some full on Grand Prix racing! Come join us!!!! More info here: http://gliderracing.com/forum/default.aspx?g=posts&t=1416

cool, looking forward to the PW-5 Grand Prix!

[Sean F (F2)]

Tony,

That is actually fairly likely. Dan Sahzin (USNSGP Contest Director) uploads a task briefing to gliderracing.com (scoring sight for Monday Night Soaring, Nightly Soaring, etc) well prior to the scheduled race time. This task briefing then becomes visible to competitors 1 hr prior to the start time (8pm) so nobody has the opportunity to fly the task before the actual race and develop a more informed strategy then the others.

The US Nightly Soaring Grand Prix is always limited a single class (15, 18, Open or even PW5). As Daniel has a strong affection for his 126, he enjoys PW5 racing in Condor more than most. I would not be surprised (or disappointed) to see a PW5 Grand Prix happen. You should be encouraged to send Daniel a request for the PW5 Grand Prix yourself.

In addition, Daniel will happily give anyone who requests it a heads up on the class that will be used ahead of time (perhaps a plane pack is needed for club class, for example).

Good luck and hope to see you at the Grand Prix,

Sean

[Tony[_5_]]

On Monday, December 3, 2012 3:09:46 PM UTC-6, Sean F (F2) wrote:
> Tony, That is actually fairly likely. Dan Sahzin (USNSGP Contest Director) uploads a task briefing to gliderracing.com (scoring sight for Monday Night Soaring, Nightly Soaring, etc) well prior to the scheduled race time. This task briefing then becomes visible to competitors 1 hr prior to the start time (8pm) so nobody has the opportunity to fly the task before the actual race and develop a more informed strategy then the others. The US Nightly Soaring Grand Prix is always limited a single class (15, 18, Open or even PW5). As Daniel has a strong affection for his 126, he enjoys PW5 racing in Condor more than most. I would not be surprised (or disappointed) to see a PW5 Grand Prix happen. You should be encouraged to send Daniel a request for the PW5 Grand Prix yourself. In addition, Daniel will happily give anyone who requests it a heads up on the class that will be used ahead of time (perhaps a plane pack is needed for club class, for example). Good luck and hope to see you at the Grand Prix, Sean

Daniel and I think alike, I'm sure there will be PW grand prix's. I had a lot of fun flying USNS last winter, and especially enjoyed the PW-5 nights.

[Yannick Bgn]

US Night Soaring tasks quite amazing. There's a race every night. It's easy to finish and it's really friendly flights.
Kudos to the organisation, they're doing an amazing job.
The only drawback is that even with short tasks, the leaders still finish 10-15 minutes faster than I do !!! ;)
Yannick (YB) - the guy with the Russian name :P :)