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Please note that there are six entries required per class to qualify as a heat.  If there are not enough entries in any classes, the Race Director will do his best to combine similar vehicles so that everyone gets to race. We have this rule so that the track has the proper amount of turn marshalls.

 

Novice
  • Electric & Nitro

  • Beginner Skill Level

  • 1/10 Scale Vehicles Including Buggies, Trucks & 4-Wheel Drives as well as 1/18 Scale Mini's are allowed

  • Motors - Any Stock or Brushless except ready to run vehicles may run the motor that came with them

  • Batteries - NiCd, NiMH, LiPo, Li-Ion

  • Popular Tires - Refer to similar vehicles in the open classes

 
Open Buggy
  • Electric only

  • 1/10 Scale, 2-Wheel Drive Buggies only

  • Motors - Any Stock, 19 Turn, Modified or Brushless

  • Batteries - NiCd, NiMH, LiPo, Li-Ion

  • Popular Tires - Front:  Losi Wide Body \ Proline Wide 4-Rib; Rear:  Losi IFMAR Pin or Taper Pin \ Proline Holeshot LP or Square Fuzzie

  • Examples:  Associated B4, Losi XXX-CR, DuraTrax Evader BX, Sportwerks Raven BX, etc.

 
Open Truck
  • Electric only

  • 1/10 Scale 2-Wheel Drive Trucks only

  • Motors - Any Stock, 19 Turn, Modified or Brushless

  • Batteries - NiCd, NiMH, LiPo, Li-Ion

  • Popular Tires - Front:  Losi 8-Rib or Directional \ Proline The Edge; Rear:  Losi IFMAR Pin or Taper Pin \ Proline Holeshot or Evil Twin

  • Examples:  Associated T4, Losi XXXT MF2, DuraTrax Evader ST, Sportwerks Raven ST, Traxxas Rustler, etc.

 
Open 4-Wheel Drive
 
  • Electric only

  • 1/10 Scale 4-Wheel Drive Buggies only

  • Motors - Any Stock, 19 Turn, Modified or Brushless

  • Batteries - NiCd, NiMH, LiPo, Li-Ion

  • Popular Tires - Front:  Losi Blockhead or Taper Pin \ Proline 4WD Holeshot; Rear:  Losi IFMAR Pin or Taper Pin \ Proline Holeshot LP or Square Fuzzie

  • Examples:  Losi XX-4 & XXX-4, JConcepts BJ4, MRC/Academy SB V2, Kyosho Lazer ZX5, etc.

 
National Championship Club Series (Slash Spec Class)
 
  • IF THE RULES DON'T STATE YOU CAN DO SOMETHING THEN IT'S NOT LEGAL
  • CHASSIS
    1. Modifications of any type to the chassis plate, lower braces, receiver box, battery brace and related parts are not allowed.
    2. The battery must be placed in the battery tray. The foam battery spacer may be placed behind or in front of the battery when using a 6-cell battery pack, or removed when using a 7-cell battery pack. Cutting or otherwise modifying the spacer is not allowed.
    3. The side nerf bars, front and rear bumpers, skidplates and body mounts may not be removed or modified.(THERE MAY BE AN EXTRA SCREW ADDED TO THE REAR BUMPER TO BETTER SECURE IT.)
  • SUSPENSION
    4. Modifications of any type to the suspension arms, shocks, shock towers, hub carriers and related parts are not allowed.
    5. The stock shock pistons must be used in their factory positions and may not be modified. The Traxxas Aluminum Shock Caps ( 2667 aluminum shock caps) are legal.
    6. When refilled for maintenance, the shocks may be filled with any weight fluid. The shocks must be properly filled with oil.
    7. The stock shock springs must be used in their factory positions. Springs may not be shortened or otherwise modified.
    8. Spring preload may be adjusted using only the supplied spacers. Additional spacers may not be used.
    9. Front toe-in and front and rear camber may be adjusted within the travel range of the factory turnbuckles and rod ends.
  • DRIVETRAIN
    10. Modifications to the gearbox, transmission gears, slipper clutch, driveshafts and bearings are not allowed.
    11. Each track must set a pinion rule based on what is best for the individual track. All racers must run the specified gear. Gears must be made available for inspection if requested by other racers or race officials. Spur and pinion gears are allowed to be after market replacements for the Traxxas.
    12. The differential may not be locked or modified in any way.
  • BODY, WHEELS AND TIRES
    13. The factory tires and wheels must be used and may not be modified in any way.
    14. Softening compounds or other traction aids may not be used.
    15. A Traxxas Slash body or aftermarket body specifically sold for the Slash must be used and may not be modified in any way other than the addition of decals or paint. The body must be mounted using the factory body posts. The body must be trimmed using the factory trim lines, and may not be modified in any way other than the addition of decals or paint.
  • ELECTRONICS
    16. The original Traxxas XL-5 speed control and Titan12T motor must be used. In the event of motor or ecs replacement the Traxxas XL-5 and Titan 12T must be used. No other esc or motors will be allowed.
    17. Aftermarket transmitters, receivers, and servos may be used.
    18. Motor and Esc connectors may be changed or eliminated. (Note this may void any warranties from Traxxas)
    19. The motor's label must be intact. Motor modifications of any type are not allowed.
    20. Piezoelectric gyroscopes or other stability-enhancing electronic devices are not allowed.
  • TRANSPONDER
    21. The transponder must be mounted beneath the Slash body, either on the body itself or on the chassis plate.
  • BATTERIES
    22.NIMH, NICD 6 or 7 cell packs are allowed.
    23.Lipo 2S are allowed and must add weight in the battery box only to equal the 7 cell weight.
  • REPLACEMENT PARTS
    24. Only Traxxas original replacement parts may be used or aftermarket parts specifically noted in these rules.
    25. The following Traxxas upgrade parts are legal for Slash racing: 2667 aluminum shock caps.
    26. The following aftermarket upgrade parts are legal. RPM gear cover.
  • The idea for this class is to keep it spec and affordable. In the process of the year we may find other areas where an upgrade part or aftermarket part may be needed to make the trucks more reliable. Because of this additions may be added at any time. Upgrade suggestions must come from the participating tracks and be based on an unusual amount of breakage.
 
Gas Truck
 
  • Nitro only

  • 1/10 Scale 2-Wheel Drive Trucks only

  • Engines - Any .12 except ready to run vehicles may run the engine that came with them

  • Popular Tires - Front:  Losi 8-Rib or Directional \ Proline The Edge; Rear:  Losi IFMAR Pin or Taper Pin \ Proline Holeshot or Evil Twin

  • Examples - Associated GT & GT2, Losi XXX NT & XXX NT AD2, Traxxas JATO & Nitro Rustler, etc.

 
1/8 Scale Buggy
 
  • Nitro only

  • 1/8 Scale 4-Wheel Drive Buggies only

  • Engines - any .21 except ready to run vehicles may run the engine that came with them

  • 125 cc Fuel Tank only (Losi 8 must run insert)

  • Popular Tires - Proline Bowtie, Crimefighter, Holeshot or Inside Job \ Panther Komodo Dragon II, Gator or Switch 2.0

  • Examples:  Mugen MBX-5R, Xray XB8, Losi 8, Jammin' X1-CR, Ofna Hyper Series, Sportwerks Mayhem & Turmoil, Kyosho 777 WC, etc.

 
1/8 Scale Truggy
 
  • Nitro only

  • 1/8 Scale 4-Wheel Drive Trucks only

  • Engines - up to .30

  • 150 cc Fuel Tank only

  • Popular Tires - Proline Bowtie, Crimefighter or Holeshot \ Panther Boa, Switch 2.0 or Gator

  • Examples:  Mugen MBX-5T, Jammin' X1-CRT, Losi 8T & Muggy, Kyosho ST-R, Cen Matrix TR Arena, etc.

 
1/8 Scale Electric Buggy
 
  • Minimum track width - continuous 10 feet

  • Maximum Buggy length - 28.74in. (730mm)

  • Maximum Buggy width - 12.20in. (310mm)

  • Maximum Buggy height - 9.84in. (250mm)

  • Buggy wheel base - Minimum - 10.8in. (270mm) Maximum - 13.2in. (330mm)

  • Minimum weight - 112.88 ounces (3.2 kilos) 7lbs .05 oz.

  • Wheel diameter - Minimum - 3.2in. (81.28) Maximum - 3.54in. (90.0mm)

  • Wheel mounting - Must be securely mounted at all times.

  • Maximum wheel width - 1.98in.(50.45mm)

  • Tire diameter - Minimum - 4.3in.(109.22mm) Maximum - 4.7in.(119.38mm)

  • Maximum tire width - 2.03in.(51.59mm)

  • Motor - Brushless no limitation. Sensored or sensorless.

  • Batteries - 4S, 5S or 6S lipo. No MAH limit. Batteries must be in good physical shape no cut, damaged or swollen pack allowed. Hard cases not required. Batteries must be secured properly in the vehicle, strapped or clamped into place before the event begins.

  • Charging - Batteries MUST be charged in a charging sack specifically designed and marketed for the purpose of charging lipos.

  • Transmission - 1 speed only

  • Rear suspension - Independent

  • Bodies - Buggy or other off-road style body that resembles an actual off-road racing vehicle

  • Tires - Rubber only
 
1/8 Scale Electric Truggy
 
  • Minimum track width - Continuous 10 feet (same as 8th scales)

  • Wheel base - Minimum 12 inches

  • Wheelbase - Maximum 16 inches

  • Vehicle width maximum - outside tire to outside tire - 18 inches

  • Transmission/diff - Single speed direct drive (1/8 buggy) style driveline only.

  • Motor - Brushless no limitation. Sensored or sensorless.

  • Batteries - 4S, 5S or 6S lipo. No MAH limit. Batteries must be in good physical shape no cut, damaged or swollen pack allowed. Hard cases not required. Batteries must be secured properly in the vehicle, strapped or clamped into place before the event begins.

  • Charging - Batteries MUST be charged in a charging sack specifically designed and marketed for the purpose of charging lipos.

  • Minimum weight - 8lbs. 6 oz. minimum weight

  • Bodies - Truck or SUV (no buggy or car bodies allowed )

  • Bumpers - Bumpers are optional. If used, must not extend further than 1" past the body on the front and rear.

  • Rear Spoiler/Wing - A spoiler/wing is optional.

  • Skid Plates - Skid Plates must not extend further than 1" past the body on the front and rear.

  • Wheels - Must be manufactured for Monster Trucks/Arena Trucks.

  • Wheel Mounting - Wheel mounting - Must be securely mounted at all times.

  • Tires - Must be rubber only. No tires created for other vehicle types even if they fit the specifications will be allowed. Cutting or modifying the tread is allowed. Modifying the tire carcass by sectioning or narrowing is prohibited. Due to the varying sizes of wheels available for Monster Trucks it IS legal to trim the mounting bead of a tire produced for the Monster Truck class to make it fit a Monster Truck rim. Example - Bowtie on a REVO wheel. All tire measurements reference the carcass dimensions and does not include the tread depth or width.

  • Tire diameter- Minimum - 4.55" (mounted)

  • Tire width - Minimum - 2.20"(mounted)

The new LPR wheels and tires are legal.
The Panther LP is referenced for this size and will be the absolute smallest tire legal.

 
Monster Truck
 
  • Nitro only

  • 1/10 & 1/8 Scale 2- or 4-Wheel Drive Trucks only

  • Engines - Any engine up to .30 (single engine only)

  • Any questionable vehicles will be subject to RC Pro Series Production Monster Truck rules.  Any vehicles not conforming to the RC Pro Series rules will be run with the Arena Trucks.

  • Popular Tires - Proline Bowtie, Crimefighter or Holeshot \ Panther Boa, Switch 2.0 or Gator

  • Examples:  Traxxas T-Maxx & Revo, Losi LST & LST-2, CEN Genesis, Associated MGT, etc.

 

Please note that there are six entries required per class to qualify as a heat.  If there are not enough entries in any classes, the Race Director will do his best to combine similar vehicles so that everyone gets to race. We have this rule so that the track has the proper amount of turn marshalls.