Phil Hurd Raceway to host 2017 Georgia State RC Off-Road Championships

0 July 19, 2017, 9:52 a.m.

By Mike Garrison
LiveRC.com

Press Release from Phil Hurd Raceway:
www.philhurdrc.com

Phil Hurd Raceway and S.C.O.R.E. RC Club will host the Georgia State Off-Road Championships that will be held September 8th through 10th in Savannah, GA with Lance MacDonald emceeing the event.

"We're thrilled to bring such a great race back to Savannah, it gives us a chance to showcase this historic track and our great club," said Cramer Giddens current President of S.C.O.R.E. RC.

During the event hundreds of remote controlled car racers of all ages from all over the southeast will compete in 1/10th and 1/8th scale electric and nitro fueled classes for a chance to take home the title of state champions.

"If anyone has ever thought about getting into remote controlled racing then this is a great opportunity for folks to watch world class racers and to learn more about the hobby at the same time," said S.C.O.R.E. member Jake Crawley.

The event is open to the public and free for spectators. Racers can visit www.PhilHurdRC.com for registration information and further details. The cost for registration is $40 for the first class and $30 for each additional class. Trophies will be awarded to the top five finishers in each class along with a number of raffles that feature giveaways from event sponsors.

About Phil Hurd Raceway

Phil Hurd Raceway is located in Lake Mayer Community Park at 1850 E Montgomery Cross Rd, Savannah, GA 31406. Founded in 1987, Phil Hurd Raceway is one of the oldest continually operated R/C racing facilities in the United States. The track has hosted R.O.A.R. (Remotely Operated Auto Racers) National Races in 1991, 1992, and 1995.

Facilities near the track in the park include restrooms, walking trails, tennis courts, and playgrounds.

About S.C.O.R.E. RC Club

Since the founding in 1987 by retired Colonel Phil Hurd and Stelgis Nichols the Savannah Chatham Off-Road Racing Enthusiasts (S.C.O.R.E.) has grown to more than 125 members of all ages and backgrounds. S.C.O.R.E. is a group of like-minded individuals who enjoy the thrill of competitive off-road RC racing.

S.C.O.R.E. typically hosts three races per month at Phil Hurd Raceway. A race schedule can be find on their website at www.PhilHurdRC.com.

For further information visit www.PhilHurdRC.com or www.Facebook.com/PhilHurdRaceway.

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