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2025 Rotor Rodeo Races
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b your goggles and join the stampede—Rotor Rodeo Races is rollin’ into town, and there’s a spot in the corral for everyone! Whether you’re a seasoned race-day wrangler or just mountin’ up for your first FPV ride, this is your chance to experience the thrill of the race in a welcoming, no-pressure environment.
We’ve got friendly competition, good folks, and a whole lotta whoopin’ and hollerin’ as pilots of all stripes take to the sky. Never raced before? No problem, partner—this rodeo’s about havin’ fun, learnin’ the ropes, and flyin’ fast with the best kind of company.
Where y’all racin’?
- M.E. Lazerte High School (6804 144 Avenue NW, Edmonton, Alberta)
- Park behind the building next to the sports fields (see map below)
What’s it cost?
- $30/pilot – entry fee includes (non-alcoholic) drinks all weekend and a pizza lunch on race day (Sunday June 22)
- Register before June 8, 2025 and save $5 with the $25 early bird rate
What do I need to race?
- A fully-ducted ‘whoop class’ drone powered by a maximum of a 1S battery (65mm recommended)
- Either analog or HDZero VTX at 25mw
What’s the schedule?
UPDATE: Qualifiers will now run ALL DAY on Saturday (instead of separate morning and afternoon qualifying groups). If you can’t make it on Saturday you can register for the “latecomer” qualifying spots on Sunday.
- Saturday, June 21:
- 8:00am – Setup
- 9:00am – 3pm Qualifying heats (arrive earlier and you’ll be able to fly more qualifying packs)
- Sunday, June 22:
- 8:00am – Latecomer track walkthrough
- 8:30am – 9:30am – Latecomer qualifiers
- 9:45 – 11:00am 1-lap crew races (4-8 pilots)
- 11:30-1:00pm 3-lap crew bracket (12 pilots)
- 12pm – Pizza lunch (included with pilot ticket)
- 1:30-2:30 4-lap finals bracket (4-8 pilots)
- 2:30pm – Podium / prizes
- 2:45pm-3:00pm – Teardown / End of day
How do I sign up?
- Complete the pilot registration form found at this link
- Buy your pilot ticket below (capacity is 24 pilots so get your ticket early!)
Still have questions?
- Mosey on in to our saloon on Discord and ask away! https://bit.ly/YEGFPV
