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Get a scroller sign at spacemisc.com!WHAT IS BASS RACE?
Bass Race is an auto sound competition format based on contestant skill and Sound Pressure Level (SPL). In Bass Race, contestants first participate in a qualification process where each participant's SPL is measured. Contestants with similar scores are then grouped together for the elimination portion of the competition. During the elimination rounds, contestants face off in a head-to-head format. The objective is to have the loudest AVERAGE score while playing music without "breaking out" of the class they originally qualified in. This is the fundamental basis for a Bass Race event.
BASS RACE CREED
* I will never operate my system in a manner that will disturb those around me. * I will never operate my system in a manner that could result in injury. * I will never operate my system in violation of the law. * I will do my best to represent the sport of Bass Race in a positive fashion. * I will conduct myself in a professional manner while participating at events. * I will do my best to support those companies and retailers who support our sport. * I will always abide by the Bass Race rules when competing and will do my best to insure that others abide by the rules as well.
COMPETITOR CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM
During qualifying, each contestant’s sound system is measured with a Term-LAB SPL meter. This meter measures the average SPL of the contestant’s sound system in dB over a period of 30 seconds. At the end of the 30 second measurement period, the contestant will be placed into one of four Bass Race classes based upon the contestant’s score.
The classes are:
* 120.0 dB to 129.9 dB * 130.0 dB to 139.9 dB * 140.0 dB to 149.9 dB * 150.0 dB to 159.9 dB
POINTS ACCRUAL
Eligibility for competition at the Bass Race World Finals is partially based upon a competitor's point's accumulation throughout the season. To accrue points, a competitor must compete at officially sanctioned Bass Race events. (Officially sanctioned events can be found on our event calendar at www.dbdragracing.com.)
Points will be awarded as follows:
* First Place - 8 Points * Second Place - 7 Points * Third Place - 6 Points * Fourth Place - 5 Points * Fifth Place - 4 Points * Sixth Place - 3 Points * Seventh Place - 2 Points * Eighth Place - 1 Point
TIPS, TRICKS & TECHNIQUES
Music - Find a song that contains a minimum of 30 seconds of bass. Each sound system is different so don’t hesitate to experiment to find the song that works best for you. Average SPL – To maximize your score, you need to fully understand how the SPL meter averages your score. The following examples describe this process…
Example 1:
* If in the 1st “second of time†you have a score of 90 dB, your average score is 90 dB. * If in the 2nd “second of time†you have a score of 100 dB, your average score will be (90+100) / 2 = 95 dB. * If in the 3rd “second of time†you have a score of 120 dB, your average score will be (90+100+120) / 3 = 103 dB. * The same process is carried out for each second of measurement in the 30 second judging period to determine your final average score.
Example 2:
* If in the 1st “second of time†you have a score 0 dB, your average score is 0 dB. * If in the 2nd “second of time†you have a score of 0 dB, your average score will be 0 dB. * If in the 3rd “second of time†you have a score of 120 dB, your average score will be (0+0+120) / 3 = 40 dB. * The same process is carried out for each second of measurement in the 30 second judging period to determine your final average score.
As you can see, reaction time is crucial. But be careful. If you play your system prior to the start of measurement, you will “Red Light†and your score for the run will be set to 0.
Be Prepared – Have your CD ready. Reaction time is very important. You want bass music to begin as soon as the SPL meter starts to measure. Songs with long introductions (and no bass) are not recommended. Music tracks with a strong and continuous bass beat work best. Stay Informed – Once in the lanes, park your car so that you can clearly see the display score board. The information displayed here is critical to controlling your sound system.Remember, you want to maximize your average score WITHOUT busting out of your class (Over Shot). For example: If you are competing in the 120.0 to 129.9 class, the ideal score would be a 129.9. This is as loud as you can play your system without exceeding your class maximum.
