Types
of Vehicles
- Tamiya cars and
parts only.
Racing Car Features
- Cars must be run
in four wheel drive format. Modification to front or rear wheel
drive is prohibited.
- The body must be
secured properly to the chassis, so that it will not come off
during the race. Tamiya stock or Hop-Up bodies are allowed and
may be modified by the racer. Unrealistic body modifications or
scratch built tube frames are not allowed.
- Race cars that may
be a potential hazard to the track or other cars, are not allowed
to race.
- All cars must be
inspected by the race officials. All components must comply with
the rules and regulations. Cars that have not passed inspection
may not participate.
- Possession of a
spare car is permitted on the condition that the features and
degree of modification are identical with the approved car. Spare
car is also required to pass inspection. Cars cannot be switched
during the same heat.
- Roller requirements:
Maximum of 6 pieces total
Size of Cars
- Maximum width (including
rollers, etc.) 105mm (4.13")
- Maximum height (including
rear wing) 70mm (2.76")
- Maximum length (including
bumper, stabilizer, etc.) 165mm (6.10")
- Minimum ground clearance
1mm (.004")
- Minimum weight,
ready to run 90gms
- Tire diameter not
less than 22mm (.87") or greater than 35mm (1.38")
- Tire width not less
than 8mm (.31") or greater than 26mm (1.02")
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Motor
- Cars must use the
stock 130 type motor included in the kit or motors available in
the Tamiya Tune-Up parts range.
- All cars are limited
to one motor only
- Motors cannot be
modified either externally or internally.
- Some events may
limit the type of motor that may be used
Power Source
- All cars must use
two AA batteries of either Zinc/Carbon, Alkaline or Ni-Cad
- Batteries that have
been tampered with or which have torn coverings will not be allowed
Tune-Up or Hop-Up
Parts
- Tune-Up parts are
limited to Tamiya only
- Parts may be modified
as long as they meet regulation requirements
Modifications
Please use the
following guidelines when modifying a car
- Body and chassis
may be trimmed, drilled or sanded to lighten.
- Modifications made
to car using Tamiya or scratch built parts are allowed
- Scratch built chassis
or alteration of wheelbase is not allowed
- Gears may be modified
for weight savings is allowed, but changing the number of teeth
is prohibited
- The car must be
fitted with stock or Tamiya Tune-Up parts wheels and tires. Wheels
and tires can be modified providing they are not potentially damaging
to the track or other race cars or entrants
- Stock bodies may
be modified as long as it retains its basic appearance
- Battery terminals
and electronics must be stock or from available Tamiya Tune-Up
parts and are limited to one set per car.
- Modifying chassis
to expose gear components is prohibited
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Decorating Bodies
- All race cars must
be individually distinguishable. Paint or apply stickers to molded
bodies and paint clear bodies.
Vehicle inspection
- All cars must be
inspected by the race official prior to racing
- No changes may be
made to the car once it has passed inspection
- Race officials may
randomly inspect any car at any point of the race. Cars found
not to be in compliance will loose all previous results. Entrant
must bring cars back into compliance with the rules in order to
return to the event
Penalties
- When an entrant
is found pushing, throwing or releasing a car prior to the starting
signal, the race director may impose a penalty such as additional
time
Disqualification
The focus for
these events is fun. However racers may be disqualified for the
following reasons:
- If the car is potentially
damaging to the track or to other cars or racers
- When the car is
found to have been intentionally modified to interfere with other
cars during racing
- If the racer intentionally
disrupts other cars or the track while racing is in session
- Modifying the car
after inspection
- Disobeying officials
or disrupting the race
- Displaying non-sportsman
like behavior that is disturbing to others
Restrictions
- A car may be used
by only one person (two or more persons may not share a car)
- Age restrictions
may apply to some classes or events
Concours d'Elegance
- Awards will be presented
to the cars that display the best finish, workmanship and overall
appearance
- Concours entries
are not limited to race participants
- Concours contests
may be held at the discretion of the race director
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