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Racing Info

Track Guidelines

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  • Pay for practice or racing before getting onto the driver's stand.

  • Never stop your car on a straightaway or any other section that will impede other drivers. Pull off to an area that is well outside the racing line.

  • Always be respectful of your fellow drivers. Even if they are new and may not have the skills and control you have with your cars.

  • We are a family-friendly facility, and expect people to keep that in mind and keep their discussions respectful of that.

  • Cars have the right of way, and drivers may not see you. If you are marshaling or walking across the track, check for oncoming cars before stepping onto the track.

  • Call out your crashes. If you crash anywhere that may result in other drivers colliding with you, loudly and clearly announce where you have crashed so that to your fellow drivers so they can avoid an incident. This is especially important in high speed areas such as a straightaway.

  • Clean up after yourself when you leave, so your pit area is ready for the next driver.

  • Do not block aisles with your pit bags or chairs.

  • Cars are limited to 1/10th scale or smaller, with a maximum of 2S LiPo batteries.

  • Take a turn marshaling now and then when you are practicing. It can make everyone's else's practice session more efficient and enjoyable.

  • The purpose of this hobby is to have fun, so please relax and put that first.

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Race Rules and Etiquette

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  • Marshal immediately following your race/qualifier. If you have back-to-back races or a physical limitation, you are responsible for finding a substitute marshal. You should only take the time to drop your car and radio off and get back to the track immediately.

  • Sign up as early as possible. Signups typically close 30 minutes before the race begins. Late signups can cause numerous issues for the race director who is configuring the heats.

  • Do not yell at marshals. If they are not paying attention and are ignoring your crashed car, respectfully raise your voice to get their attention.

  • Respect that your fellow drivers are trying to concentrate during a race, so regardless of what happens to you or your car, refrain from yelling, obstructing other drivers' views, excessive talking, stomping off the drivers stand, etc.

  • If you cause another car to crash, wait for them to pass you before you resume driving.

  • Give space to any driver who has lapped you, and allow them to pass. Do not try to race with them.

  • During IFMAR qualifying where each driver is on their own clock, allow other drivers space. You are not racing head to head for position, so it's best to allow other drivers room to drive their line.

  • Using reverse is not allowed during a race. Wait for a marshal to help you if your car is face-first against an obstacle.

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Marshaling

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  • Pay attention to the area you need to marshal and be ready for any incidents that may occur there. Do not get distracted watching the race.

  • Carefully place cars on their wheels, facing in the correct direction.

  • Do not place a car in front of oncoming traffic.

  • Do not step in front of cars who are still racing. Causing a crash of an innocent driver is much worse than taking another second before marshaling someone who already crashed.

  • If a car breaks during a race, place it upside-down outside the race lanes and resume marshaling.

  • First in, first out. Marshal cars in the order in which they crashed, as this is the most fair approach. (during practice, this is not required, and you can just marshal in the order of who is closest to you)

  • If a car crashes off the track, return it to the spot where it crashed, when practical. Do not skip a section of the track to help compensate the driver for lost time.

  • Don't place a car on the take-off of a jump if doing so will make it difficult for the car to clear the jump.

  • Be aware of the danger involved in marshaling. If a young child wants to marshal, make sure they have guidance regarding how to do so safely and effectively.

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Rules and Classes

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All Classes

  • Batteries: 1S or 2S hard case LiPo batteries

  • Tires (off-road): Carpet pin tires. Tires must be clean and free of dirt.

  • Tires (on-road): Rubber tires or foams, depending on the class.

  • NO TIRE SAUCE on the off-road track. Allowed on the onroad track only, and must be SXT brand (sold at the shop).


 

Off-Road Classes
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Stock 2WD Buggy

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Mod 2wd Buggy

Recommended for very experienced and skilled drivers only! If you can’t drive safely and consistently with a mod motor, or your lap times are not any faster with a mod motor, it’s recommended that you stick with stock racing.

 

  • Chassis: Any off-road 2-wheel drive buggy style chassis.

  • Motor: Any brushless motor.

  • Minimum Weight: 1474 grams.

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Stock Stadium Truck

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Stock Short Course Truck

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13.5 4WD Buggy

 

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On-Road Classes
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All classes with a specification motor (17.5, 21.5, & 25.5) are run as “Blinky” classes. This means no ESC timing or ramping is allowed.   No exceptions.   Maximum allowable voltage is 8.44 volts. Minimum ride height sedan style 10th scale 5mm 12th scale 3mm. Specific rules below:

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21.5 Touring Car

190mm width 4 door sedan body. Rubber TC Tires. Any ROAR Approved 21.5 turn motor and any ROAR Approved ESC with no timing or ramping, evident from the ESC’s LED Blinking. ROAR spec electronics/weights apply. 1320g minimum weight:

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17.5 Touring Car

190mm width 4 door sedan body. Rubber TC Tires. Any ROAR Approved 17.5 turn motor and any ROAR Approved ESC with no timing or ramping, evident from the ESC’s LED Blinking. ROAR spec electronics/weights apply. 1320g minimum weight:

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Mod Touring Car

190mm width 4 door sedan body. Rubber TC Tires. Open motor and ESC with 1320g minimum weight:

  • Chassis: Any 1/10th electric onroad sedan 4wd.

  • Motor: Open

  • ESC (Electronic Speed Control): Open

  • Batteries: 6-cell NiMH batteries, or 2-cell hard case Li-Poly batteries

  • Tires: Rubber sedan tires

  • Bodies: 190mm width 4 door sedan body.

  • Minimum Weight: 1320 grams.

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USGT

190mm width 2 door GT body.  Gravity RC USGT Spec tires must be used.  Any ROAR Approved 21.5 turn motor and any ROAR Approved ESC with no timing or ramping, evident from the ESC’s LED Blinking. 1350g

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Vintage Trans AM

190mm sedan,  ROAR Approved ESC with no timing or ramping, evident from the ESC’s LED Blinking, 25.5 motors, 6000mah maximum capacity batteries, and driver figures must be used. 1425g

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Tamiya Euro Truck

This class is run with similar rules to the Tamiya Championship Series. The spirit of this class is to be a fun, truly “build it and run”, low-cost, box stock class.

  • Tamiya TT-01 based Euro Semi Truck kits only. The kit must be built EXACTLY as shown in the manual.

  • Must use kit supplied motor and ESC. The original motor bullet connectors must be used and the wires may not be shortened. The battery connector may be replaced with a Dean’s style connector.

  • Reverse must be disabled in the ESC.

  • Only upgrades allowed is ball bearings and screws

  • No modifications to the chassis or any other kit parts are allowed.

  • All kit screw locations must be used. Screws may not be omitted to change the handling of the truck.

  • You must run all the kit parts including (but not limited to) the servo saver, springs, steering links, etc. Again, this is a box stock, fun, low cost class. Bearings are the ONLY upgrade allowed!

  • Racers may use grease in the differentials. However, grease must not leak out of vehicle. Differentials must work and cannot be “locked” mechanically or with putty or similar materials.

  • Must use kit supplied pinion and spur gears.

  • Must use kit supplied tires and wheels. Foam or other tire inserts are not allowed.

  • Tires may be glued on the sidewalls ONLY.

  • The full body must be used. Body may not be modified to lower center-of-gravity or reduce weight. Tamiya bodies only (including the “Fat Fox”)!

  • Adding FOAM material to the kit foam bumper is allowed.

  • 2S LiPo hardcase battery. Max capacity of 6,000mAh. (Protek recommended https://www.amainhobbies.com/protek-rc-2s-100c-sigraphene-hv-lipo-stick-pack-tcs-battery-7.6v-5000mah-ptk-5129-19/p-qqzwqqeqbb2xactz) Chassis may not be modified to fit the battery. Kit supplied battery strap must be used.

  • Max voltage of 8.44V

  • SXT traction compound may be used. SXT is the only brand of compound allowed.

  • Any servo and receiver may be used.

  Tamiya TT-02 GT This class is run with similar rules to the Tamiya Championship Series. The spirit of this class is to be a fun, truly “build it and run”, low-cost, box stock class.

  • Tamiya TT-02 1/10 4wd Electric Touring Car. The kit must be built EXACTLY as shown in the manual.

  • Can not use TT-02 Type-SRX or Kit version of car.

  • Must use kit supplied motor and ESC. The original motor bullet connectors must be used and the wires may not be shortened. The battery connector may be replaced with a Dean’s style connector.

  • Reverse must be disabled in the ESC.

  • Only upgrades allowed is ball bearings, servo horn, screws and alum center driveline.

  • No modifications to the chassis or any other kit parts are allowed.

  • All kit screw locations must be used. Screws may not be omitted to change the handling of the truck.

  • You must run all the kit parts including (but not limited to), springs, steering links, etc. Again, this is a box stock, fun, low cost class. Bearings, CENTER driveline and screws are the ONLY upgrade allowed!

  • Racers may use grease in the differentials. However, grease must not leak out of vehicle. Differentials must work and cannot be “locked” mechanically or with putty or similar materials.

  • Must use kit supplied spur gear, but pinion will be open to fitment without modification.

  • 1 Foam or other tire inserts are not allowed.

  • Tires will be Yokomo Sorex Pre-Glued Touring car Tires w/Carpet inserts. https://www.amainhobbies.com/yokomo-sorex-preglued-touring-car-tires-4-28-shore-yokzr-so28rc/p1536011?v=1516921

  • Tires may be glued on the sidewalls ONLY.

  • The full body must be used. Body may not be modified to lower center-of-gravity or reduce weight. Tamiya bodies intended for this kit only!

  • Adding FOAM material to the kit foam bumper is allowed.

  • 2S LiPo hard case battery. Max capacity of 6,000mAh. (Protek recommended https://www.amainhobbies.com/protek-rc-2s-100c-sigraphene-hv-lipo-stick-pack-tcs-battery-7.6v-5000mah-ptk-5129-19/p-qqzwqqeqbb2xactz) Chassis may not be modified to fit the battery. Kit supplied battery strap must be used.

  • Max voltage of 8.44V

  • SXT traction compound may be used. SXT is the only brand of compound allowed.

  • Any servo and receiver may be used.

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12th Scale GT12

Motor: 21.5 brushless motor Rotor: Stock Gearing: Open ESC: ROAR approved 1s non-timing ESC in its approved “blinky” mode Battery: 1s hardcase LiPo Max Battery Voltage: 4.20v Tires/Rims: SJT Rubber Tires (SJT tires and rims only) Body: 1/12th GT style body (no LMP bodies). Minimum Total Weight: 750g Minimum Ground Clearance: 3mm Maximum Width: 172mm Minimum Body Height/Wing: Bodies must be cut to the body height lines, no “slamming” the body.

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12th Scale Stock 17.5

Motor: 17.5 brushless motor Rotor: Stock Gearing: Open ESC: ROAR approved 1s non-timing ESC in its approved “blinky” mode Battery: 1s hardcase LiPo Max Battery Voltage: 4.20v Tires/Rims: CRC BSR purple stripe tires Body: 1/12th LMP bodies. Minimum Total Weight: 730g Minimum Ground Clearance: 3mm Maximum Width: 172mm Minimum Body Height/Wing: Bodies must be cut to the body height lines, no “slamming” the body.

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F1

90mm maximum width. Realistic F1 front suspension to be mounted within the confines of the body. Rubber Tires with purpose-made Formula 1 Rims.  ROAR Approved 25.5 turn motor and electronic speed control with no timing or ramping programmed.  This is evident from the ESC’s LED blinking (also referred to as blinky mode). 1050g minimum weight

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