SPECTATORS: Quarterly race at Circuit Launch and Brazilian BBQ

We're back for the second in-person event with the new track!

It's fiendishly hard & crashtastic fun. Combines hairpin curves with an intersection for maximum danger. Take that, naïve AI and hacky line-followers! Only the smartest cars will survive.

SPECIAL NOTICE: COVID-19

We are assuming that everyone over 16 attending will be fully vaccinated. In compliance with Alameda County policies we will require masks at all times and hand-sanitizers will be available at the door. We are also capping indoors attendance at 150 people. Please do not attend if you have traveled internationally in the previous 2 weeks, even if you're vaccinated.

Experimental Outdoors Track.
Inspired by the Sparkfun Autonomous Vehicle Competition (RIP), this will be in the parking lot outside Circuit Launch. This first one will just be a track for you to use but no official judging; once we have some feedback on the track we'll make it official for future events. What's different about outdoors: 1) you can use GPS, 2) bigger track, for faster and bigger cars, 3) real-world lighting conditions to stress your computer vision more! Guidelines for that are here:
https://diyrobocars.com/2020/03/01/rules-and-guidelines-for-the-diy-robocars-outdoors-races/

THIS REGISTRATION IS FOR SPECTATORS. If you want to attend as a competitor, register here
https://www.meetup.com/DIYRobocars/events/278392566/

Agenda:

• 10:00 am - 12:30pm: Training and testing

• 1:00 - 2:00 pm: Brazilian BBQ

• 2:00 - 3:00pm: Indoor Races!

• 3:00 - 5:00pm: Outdoor Trials!

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Rules are here:
https://diyrobocars.com/2019/07/22/official-oakland-race-rules-2019-edition/

If you want to train or practice at the track before the event, we are offering a day pass that gives you access at any time. Here are the details:

Circuit Launch Racetrack Day Pass - $19/day
Requires a 10 min in-person orientation prior to your first use.

Includes: racetrack use, day use open desk, Electronics Lab access, hand tools, WiFi and common area usage. Does not include: 3D printers, Laser cutter, or power tool use (Some hand tools and soldering is included). Monthly membership required for these services as well as safety class.

Sign up here: https://circuitlaunch.app.proximity.space/join?mcids=5d38b31969a4b650244647

Other stuff that will be provided on the day of the event: Tables, chairs, power, wifi and the most magnificent Brazilian BBQ. And interesting fun.