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Frequently Asked QuestionsWhat is MHOSA?
MHOSA stands for the Mile-high HO-scale Slot Car Association. We are a group of slot car enthusiasts who have been racing since 1988. We race every other Tuesday with two 8-race seasons, one in the Fall and one in the Winter. We also host other friendly races in the spring and summer. What does race night look like? The tracks typically open for practice at 5:00 PM. Tech, or car inspection, at 6:45, racing to follow. Racers run two races, the best race of the night counts for bragging rights and points for the championship. What do I need to race?
Initially, nothing but a wiliness to come give it a try. We have loaner cars and controllers for beginners to use. Just let us know you’re coming so we have a loaner car for you. Your first race is free of charge and after that, it’s only $6.00 per race night – less expensive than a movie (and way more fun). You decide when and if you want to get involved. What are the costs? For a night of racing (2 races) the entry fee is $6.00. At this time there are no club dues, just come and start participating. If you should choose to get your own equipment we can help you acquire a club-level car and controller. Cars are around $90- $100 and controllers are $30-$300. |
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How do I know when the races are?
The schedule is posted on the club web site www.mhosa.org. The club also has an email distribution list for reminders and results. If you want to be on the distribution list, email Scott Johnson at: johnson.scott@comcast.net. Races are typically held every other Tuesday during the Fall and Winter seasons. Address for the locations of race tracks will also be included in the email distribution. Who will I race against? MHOSA makes a lot of effort to match drivers with others of similar skill and experience. New Driver class race against other beginners, etc. Help us all by inviting a friend. As you race you will inevitably improve and want to test your skills at the next level – similar to other hobbies and sports. What is the championship season? There are two Championship Seasons each year, one in Fall and one in Winter. Basically, a Championship Season means a champion is determined by a points system throughout the season. Each class has a champion. The winner of each class for the night is awarded 10 points, second place gets 9 points, third place gets 8, etc. In an 8 race season, each participant's worst three races are dropped and not scored so racers are not penalized for missing races. The top eight racers in each class at the end of a season receive recognition awards. Awards are also issued to the best overall track marshal and best overall sportsman as voted on by your peers. |