2008 RC Pro State Championship Georgia Series

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1 2008 RC Pro State Championship Georgia Series Xtreme R/C Raceway 200 Fairgrounds Blvd Warner Robins, GA Phil Hurd Raceway 1818 East Montgomery Cross Roads Savannah, GA The State Series for 2008 will be a 3 race series with a state final. Racers will score points in 2 of the 3 rounds and carry those points into the state finals. Points from those races will be added to the points from the finals (which will be x 1.5) to crown a state champion in each class. The standard RC Pro points system will be used. TQ for a class receives a bonus of 5pts. The top 2 in the sportsman buggy class will have to move to 1.8 Open/Pro class the following year. RC Pro rules will apply to all races and can be found here as well at the RC Pro website.

2 Race Schedule: Race 1 Phil Hurd Raceway March 22nd Race 2 Xtreme R/C Raceway April 19th Race 3 Phil Hurd Raceway May 3rd Finals Xtreme R/C Raceway June 14th 15th First 3 rounds 1st class $ nd class $20.00 Finals 1st class $ nd class $25.00 First 3 rounds will be a 1 day event and will have a 125 entry cap Finals will be a 2 day race and will have a 175 entry cap on the race. Trophies: Each Class will receive a TQ and 1st thru 5th finishers in Amain. Classes and info: Qualifiers: 3 x 5 minutes each Mains: 1:10 2WD Truck: A-30 minutes, B-20 minutes, C-10 minutes Monster truck: A-30 minutes, B-20 minutes, C-10 minutes 1:8 Expert Buggy : A-30 minutes, B-20 minutes, C-10 minutes 1:8 Intermediate Buggy: A-30 minutes, B-20 minutes, C-10 minutes Expert Arena truck: A-30 minutes, B-20 minutes, C-10 minutes Intermediate Arena Truck: A-30 minutes, B-20 minutes, C-10 minutes Qualifiers at Finals: 3 x 7 minutes. There will be no qualifiers on Sunday. Mains at Finals: 1:10 2WD Truck: A-45 minutes, B-30 minutes, C-15 minutes Monster truck: A-45 minutes, B-30 minutes, C-15 minutes 1:8 Expert Buggy: A-45 minutes, B-30 minutes, C-15 minutes 1:8 Intermediate Buggy: A-30 minutes, B-20 minutes, C-10 minutes Expert Arena truck: A-45 minutes, B-30 minutes, C-15 minutes Intermediate Arena Truck: A-30 minutes, B-20 minutes, C-10 minutes

3 Points: Points will be given for each round that a racer attends, along with attendance points. Attendance points will not be dropped going into the Finals. After several discussions we have determined that we will allow racers to race in the finals. They however will not receive points in the race. We feel that this is the best way to handle no one affecting the points except for racers that have supported the series. We will be adding attendance points at each race in the series (5 points) these points will be carried into the finals. We will not have the laps lead bonus in the State Series in Only the 5 points for TQ A Main B Main C Main Position Points Position Points Position Points 1 st st st nd nd nd rd rd rd th th th th th th th th th th th th th th th th th th th th th th th 171 From here down, all positions are separated by 1 point increments. Bonus Points: TQ for all classes receives a bonus of 5 points. Attendance Points 5 Points per event. Points Tie Breaker: Tie breakers are as follows: 1. Best round will not be used for your points total If there is still a tie after your best round in thrown out: 2. Your best qualifying position will be used. If there is still a tie after you best qualifying position. 3. Your second best qualifying position will be used.

4 If there is still a tie after your second best qualifying position: 4. Your third best qualifying position will be used RULE BOOK *red denotes changes made for 2008 INTERMDIATE CLASS RULES You cannot run in Intermediate if any of the following applies. 1: You have a chassis sponsorship from a manufacturer or distributor. It does not matter what percentage the sponsorship is. 2: If you race in expert in one class you must race in expert in all classes. Example - you cannot race in expert buggy and intermediate arena truck. If you feel you re good enough to run in expert buggy then you will have to run in expert arena truck or if you feel you are good enough for expert arena truck then you must run in expert buggy. 3: Some racers have picked up sponsors part way through a year because of their performance during the year. As much as we enjoy seeing these people get recognized the Intermediate (sportsman) class is designed for new racers and racers who just want to go have fun. We don t like to bump a racer to expert part way through the year especially in a points series, however if you pickup a chassis sponsor or we find you listed as a team driver on a chassis manufacturers website you WILL be bumped to the next level immediately. This will result in a loss of points from the intermediate class. If you are talented enough to get a sponsor deal from a car manufacturer you need to be in expert. We strongly suggest to the manufacturers that they wait until the season is over to sign these racers. INTERMEDIATE BUMP UP RULE The 2007 rule for who has to bump up will determine who has to move to the expert class at the beginning of 2008 since that was the rule in effect when the season began. <Starting in Any Intermediate driver that finishes in the top 3 in any Division will be required to move up to the Expert class the following year. Any driver finishing 4th or 5th in two years not consecutively will be required to move up to Expert. Furthermore anyone finishing in the top 10 nationally in an Intermediate class will be required to bump up to expert. > At the end of 2008 the following will be required to bump to Expert. Any Intermediate driver that finishes in the top 3 in any Division will be required to move up to the Expert class the following year. Any driver finishing 4th or 5th in two years not consecutively will be required to move up to Expert. Furthermore anyone finishing in the top 5 nationally in an Intermediate class will be required to bump up to expert in all classes.

5 EXPERT CLASS Expert class is allowed any level of sponsorship on any parts. This class is now a stepping stone to the Pro class (see next section). We are aware that some racers have signed up for the Expert class at times that have proved they should have been in the Intermediate class instead. We have never had a true drop back rule it was based on our judgment and past performances. In 2008 we will use a percentage rule for this if anyone feels they have signed up in the wrong class before this year. If a racer has raced in atleast 2 races in a season and finished outside of the top 60% that racer may drop back to Intermediate. If that racer has raced in multiple seasons in RC Pro he/she has to have been outside the top 60% in each season. Only the seasons where 2 or more races were attended will this be available. (you can t drop back if you were outside the top 60% and only ran 1 event). All of this is providing you don t have a chassis sponsor of any percentage. PRO CLASS For 2008 the top 12 in each division and/or nationally at the end of the year before the finals (see next section for explanation) will be the Pro Class Division Champions and run in the Pro Class at the Finals (Buggy & Arena Truck). There will also be several racers who based on past performances in RC Pro and other National/World level events who will be invited to race in the Pro class IF they score points in the Series in Each division will have a Pro, Expert and Intermediate Champion in 2008 for Buggy and Arena Truck. The Pro class will be run at each division starting in 2009 and you MUST qualify to race in that class by your performance. The remaining Expert drivers in each division will then be awarded division championships and national ranking based on their points for Example 13th place would be the Expert Division Champion, providing this is not a racer who has won an RC Pro Expert National Championship, Division Championship or ROAR National Championship or placed in the A Main at a ROAR Nats or IFMAR Worlds. After the 2008 National Finals is completed the Expert Buggy and Arena Truck Division champions will be bumped to the Pro class along with the top 5 from the overall national standings in expert. WHY a Pro Class? This is designed to equalize the competition as much as possible in the Expert class by moving the racers who have dominated that class into the Pro class. These racers are in fact PRO drivers. By equalizing the Expert class it should in turn make room for the Intermediate drivers who SHOULD be in expert to move up and truly make Intermediate for the racers described in that class definition. You do not qualify for the Pro class by your sponsorship level you qualify by your performance as described in that section. DRIVER ELIGIBILITY & DIVISION RULES The RC Pro Offroad classes are open to all racers based on the descriptions in the previous sections.

6 Each racer can race in any division and score points in that division. This allows for each racer to compete for multiple division championships if they wish. Points from another division will not count toward any division except the one the points were scored in. Division standings will be based on the best 2 races for each racer in that division. The National standings may vary. The National standings will be based on each racers best 2 races of all of the races that points were scored in. If the National standing is higher than that racers division standing then that standing will be used for that racers equalization formula. See the explanation of that next. POINT CHANGES FOR 2008 One of the problems we have had in the past has been a disparity in competition level from division to division which has shown in the points brought to the finals in the past. In an effort to remedy that we will do the following. The division points championship will be determined by the points scored in that division (same as in the past). Each racer will have a points equalization based on their standing in their division. Please see the following examples. Examples. (see the points format page for a full points equalization) 1: The winner in each division will be assigned 470 points; all division 2 nd s will receive 466 points. This will continue with a 4 point split between positions down to 12th position. From 13th to 23rd is 3 points between positions, 24th to 34th is a 2 point separation and 35th down is a 1 point separation. This formula will be used for all racers who have ran at least 2 events in their division. Anyone who has only raced in one race will go into the finals with the points that were scored in that one race. 2: Racer A did not race in 2 races in the same division. Racers whose best 2 races are in different division s points total will be ranked against all other racers BEFORE the equalization. Based on that ranking be it 1st or lower Nationally that racer will be equalized with the appropriate points score the same as if it was a division standing. WHY NOT JUST DUMP THE POINTS FOR THE FINALS? RC Pro always has been and always will be about rewarding consistency through out the year. The National Championship should be based on who was the most consistent. This formula will still reward racers for their division performances plus gives more opportunity to RACE into the National Championship. In the recent past some division positions have come into the finals points behind the same position from other divisions. Each division position will come to the finals on equal footing with the same positions from other divisions now. Also by closing up the points between positions it will give more racers a chance to RACE into a championship. The points for the Finals is still 1.5 times the normal points score.

7 GENERAL RULES 1: All General rules and procedures in this book apply to all classes within RC Pro. Contradictions may occur within these rules by another rule in a specific class. The class specific rule will apply. 2: No person attending an RC Pro event will have any claim for damages, expenses, lawsuits, or otherwise against a promoter, track operator, RC Pro, its officials, agents, or employees, resulting from any damage to any car, personal injury, or monetary loss of any kind whatsoever. All attendants waive any claim they may have against a promoter, track operator, or RC Pro, when they participate in any event being run under these rules. 3: Any driver, or pit crew, is required to wear closed toe shoes at all times while in the racing area. 4: Driver s meeting prior to each event is mandatory. Rules, procedures, and race formats will be discussed during this meeting. A one-lap penalty may be assed to any driver who does not attend the meeting. 5: Registered drivers are the only ones who are allowed to compete under that name. In other words, drivers cannot have stand in drivers for them for any reason. 6: All drivers are responsible for the actions of his pit crew. 7: Spectator safety is a major concern and must be considered when laying out tracks. Ample space to stop a car must be provided between the track area, and the spectator areas, and any area accessible to spectators, drivers, officials, or pit crews. Track barriers must be securely fastened so that contact by a car or individual will not cause them to fall. Track barriers must be in good working condition and have no sharp or abrupt edges. Nothing may be placed on a high-speed portion of the track or at the end of a high speed straightaway, which may cause a car to launch off the track or fly into any area where it may hurt spectators, or drivers. 8: It is the race director s responsibility to ensure that everyone including spectators are in the proper places and not in danger at any time. 9: Functioning portable UL approved 2-1/2 pound minimum, ABC rated dry chemical or halon fire extinguishers, equipped with capacity gauges, must be in the pits and at trackside at all times. 10: Disqualification may be for a single class, the entire event, or the entire racing season depending on the level of deviation from the rules. 11: Any driver who is disqualified is required to leave the racing facility. There will be no refund of entry fees to a disqualified racer.

8 12: Any of the following actions by a driver or his pit crew will result in Disqualification from the event: a: Using non-authorized FCC frequency. b: Not reporting to the inspection area when asked to do so. c: Operating a car near the track that endangers others, or while a race is going on. d: Drinking alcoholic beverages, use of illegal substances, or showing evidence of being under the influence of an illegal substance in the race area or pit area. e: Taking part in a protest demonstration at any time anywhere on the racing premises. f: Entering scoring areas or restricted areas without permission. g: Assaulting another individual. h: Turning on a radio during a race with the purpose of harming another driverâ s race. 13: The following may result in disqualification if the race director so sees fit: a: Using any parts that do not comply with the rules. b: Using improper language or actions with a race director. c: Using a non-assigned frequency. d: Allowing individuals to substitute for you in a race. e: Ignoring a black flag. f: Rough driving or intentional hacking. 14: Race Officials must witness and bring to the attention of the driver before a penalty can be assessed. Track infractions may or may not be announced during the race. 15: A driver that has been disqualified or penalized can protest the decision of the Race Director to a designated RC Pro Official at the event. The final decision will be made by the highest-ranking RC Pro official. 16: If a driver is being protested and does not make his car available for inspection, will automatically be disqualified.

9 17: In qualifying protests can only be made by a driver in the same class. In the main events protests can only be made by a driver in the same main. A protest must be in writing and must be accompanied by a $30 fee per protest. Protests must be given to the Race Director within ten minutes of the race being protested. 18: Unruly or unsportsmanlike conduct will not be tolerated. Individuals who cause any disturbance may be disqualified and removed by the race director if he/she so sees fit. 19: First aid kits composed of individual packaged supplies must be available at the track or inside the hobby shop, and the number for medical assistance should be posted near the main phone. 20: Race Director s have the right to refuse any entry for valid reason. 21: The race director may inspect any car at any time if for any reason there is a hazardous situation suspected. RACING AND PRACTICING CONDITIONS 22: Drivers are not allowed to drive or operate their cars inside, or outside the racing area while races are being held to prevent frequency conflicts while races are being run. 23: A person, or another car may not push Cars across the finish line. Cars must cross the finish line under their own power. A driver s official time will be the total laps completed by his vehicle and the total time elapsed from the starting time until the vehicle crosses the finish line on the final lap. If the final lap is not completed, the driver will be credited with the number of full laps finished and the time for those laps. 24: The driver is scored, and not the car. A driver must race the car teched and he used to qualify with. Drivers or cars may not be changed during qualifying or a main event. 25: Any material used to add weight to a car must be securely fastened. If this weight falls off during the course of a race, that car may be disqualified. 26: Before any driver is allowed onto the track, they must check in with the race officials and give them the driver s frequencies. Any changes in frequencies must be immediately reported to the race director. 27: Broken cars are to be removed from the track as soon as possible. Work on the cars by corner marshals is not allowed under any circumstance. If a car is broken then fixed by pit crew, it must be restarted from pit lane.

10 28: Any driver who is demonstrating rough driving, un-sportsmanship, or is hazardous to other cars and or people will be immediately black-flagged and may be disqualified from the event. 29: If you receive a black flag during a race, you must immediately pull your car off the racing surface in a safe manner. Again failure to do so may result in disqualification. 30: A black flag ruling may also be used at any time for abusive language to other drivers or race officials. 31: In certain cases, warnings may be given. If any driver receives three warnings that will result in an automatic black flag. 32: Any driver that does not have complete control over his vehicle must immediately pull his car off the racing surface. 33: Any car that loses its body must pull off the track until a pit crew can secure the body back onto the car. 34: A driver practicing must have the appropriate frequency clip on his radio. Frequency clips are not allowed for any reason in the pit area and must stay inside the racing area. 35: Driver s must use assigned frequency. The Race Director or a race official must approve any frequency change. 36: If there are more than six drivers on 27 MHz in a main, the slowest will have to change to 75 MHz to compete in that main event. A driver who cannot or will not change will be forced to forfeit his right to run his main event. 37: In case of a frequency conflict, the driver with the lowest amount of points, or highest qualified driver, has first choice. TRACK RULES AND REGULATIONS 38: Barriers approximately 6" are to be used to divide all lanes of traffic. Such devices will not be higher than 8". They should be firmly secured to prevent them from moving during the corse of the race. 39: A pit area will be provided on the outside of the primary racing surface, where Repairs are allowed. It must have a safety wall as noted in the in the barrier rule above. 40: A driver s stand will be provided that gives all drivers an equal view of the track. A railing is required for any stand over 18" above the ground.

11 41: A space for the handicapped must be provided either on, or separate from the main driver s stand. EQUIPMENT RULES AND REGULATIONS 42: Radios used in RC Pro competition are limited to the following channels: 27 MHz Channels 1 through 6 75 MHz Channels 61 through GHz systems 43: All radios must conform to FCC rules. 44: Radios must have the ability to change frequencies. At least two sets of frequencies is required to attend RC Pro events 45: Radios voltage is to be limited to the manufactures specifications. External transmitter battery packs are not allowed. 46: Any radios operating more than two channels are not allowed(except for in the Monster Truck Classes). More than one function is allowed per device, but a servo is limited to one output shaft. Reverse in competition is not allowed. 47: All race vehicles must be within the determined weight, height, and length requirements for each RC Pro approved class found in this rulebook. 48: The use of traction control sensing devices, active suspension devices, and steering control are not allowed. 49: Antennas must be flexible. Roll-over antennas are not allowed. 50: 2 or 3 speed transmissions are not allowed (Except for in the Monster Truck Classes). 51: No hazardous or harmful material may be protruding anywhere off of any racecar. 52: Any engine that is protested may only be torn down and inspected at the end of the race. 53: Any wheel manufactured for competition may be used as long as it meets the class

12 specs. Wheels must be securely mounted to the vehicle at all times. Axles may not protrude more than 1/16" beyond the outer edge of the tire. 54: The wheel measurement is as follows: Mounting bead: this measurement is taken at the point where the tire bead meets the wheel. Maximum wheel diameter: this is measured at the widest portion of the wheel. 55. Tires must be of one piece in circumference. No sectioning or piecing tires together. No spikes, tubes, or additional items to be glued to the outside of tires or passed through from the inside. Sidewall lettering colors allowed. Only tires manufactured for a specific class may be used. Must be rubber only and available as a tire for that class. 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 in anyway is prohibited. 56: Fuels may contain only methanol, nitro methane, and a lubricant. Following additives are specifically prohibited: Hydrazine, hydrogen peroxide, propylene oxide, and toluene. 57: Fuel tanks are to be securely mounted. 58: Any carburetor may be used as long as long as they fit inside the specifications for that class. Restrictors are allowed as long as they are securely fastened in place. Throttle return springs are required on all vehicles. 59: Any type of bearings may be used. 60: No crimping of pipe outlet is allowed. See outlet size under engine spec rules. In case of damaged outlet pipe, the race director must approve repairs before the pipe can be used, and must still fit within the specs. 61: Brakes in working condition on all cars is mandatory. Cars should be able to sit still with the engine still running, while the brakes are applied. 62: Exhaust pipes are also required on every car. The maximum sound level is 85 decibels, measured at a ninety degree angle to the side of the car from a distance of 30 feet, 3 feet above the ground, with the car at maximum throttle and at all speeds. 63: Mufflers must be round in shape and have a 90-degree end. 64: An industrial quality digital caliper will be used to check all engine specifications.

13 65: A car that loses its exhaust pipe will be black-flagged. 66: Variable exhaust timing, porting, or exhaust pipes with moveable parts are not allowed. 66: Hydraulics of any kind are not allowed. 67: All engines must be available through hobby shops. : Ceramic parts (piston and rod) are not allowed. 68:.12 Engine Specs: Max. Displacement for.12 size =.129 ci., for.21 size =.214 ci. Max. carb bore for 12 = 5.5mm, for 21 = no limit. Max. Crankshaft gas passage diameter for 12 size = 7.0mm, for 21 = no limit Max. Internal ports for 12 size = 4, for 21 size no limit. Max. Muffler outlet pipe bore for 12 size = 5mm, for 21 size = 8mm Min. muffler outlet pipe length for 12 size = 15mm, for 21 size = 15mm MONSTER TRUCK CLASS Scale - 1/10-1/8 Description: To be a Monster Truck, the lowest point of the engine must sit at least 1.5" inches above the lowest point along the front-back centerline when compressed (usually the "skid plates"). To tech questionable MTs, remove the wheels, place MT on flat surface, compress the vehicle fully and a ruler (or 1.5" gauge) could be used vertically to measure the engine above the surface. No flat chassis (1/8 buggy style). The following trucks are examples that fit within the above definition: T (and S) - Maxxes, Savage, MGT, Revo, TNX/TC, and LST providing no modifications have been made to make the vehicle not meet the Monster Truck rules. Electric Monster Truck conforming to the rules of this class will be allowed to participate. That means they must meet the minimum weight. Electric trucks must make pit stops during mains. The appropriate number to be determined at each event which will be equal to the majority of the stops required by the nitro powered truck. 4 Stroke motors are legal. See the sizing chart below. Diesel fuel conversions are legal but must conform to the engine, Db and fuel capacity rules. 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 inches

14 Transmission Must be multi speed gear reduction. Diffs inside the transmission are allowed only. Front and rear brakes allowed. Engine ci to.28c Motor Brushed or Brushless maximum 2 motors (mod or stock) Carb No size restriction. Carb must mount securely to the motor. Exhaust Pipes must meet the 85 decibel limit and have no movable parts in them. Minimum weight Stroke.12ci to ci Small blocks: OR 4 stroke.26 OR Electric = 7lbs. 6 oz.minimum weight. 2 Stroke.21 to.28 Big blocks: 4 Stroke = 4300 grams (~9.5 pounds) minimum weight Maximum weight for the safety of turn marshals pounds 6 ounces Power NIMH-NICD-Lipo maximum voltage 14.8v Fuel Tanks Single fuel tanks only. Fuel Tank Volume Rule Based on motor size or less will be limited to a maximum of 150mililitres/cc and over is limited to a maximum of 175mililitres/cc. This includes fuel line from tank to carb and filter(s). 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. 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 - 5.1" (mounted) Tire width Minimum "(mounted) Race lengths Qualifiers - 5 to 10 minutes, Main events - 15 to 60 minutes NOTES: 1. All Standard MT's will run in the same class. Big block/small block is no longer an issue, larger displacement engines have a heavier minimum weight to compensate. 2. If a truck is modified so it does not fit these rules it must run in the Arena Truck Class. The RC Pro official will make the final decision.

15 ARENA TRUCK CLASS Scale -1/8 Description: Any Monster Truck that does not 100% meet the MONSTER TRUCK specifications while still meeting the below guidelines will run in the Arena Truck Class. 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 inches Transmission/diff Single speed direct drive (1/8 buggy) style driveline only. Engine ci to.28ci Carb No size restriction. Carb must mount securely to the motor. Exhaust Pipes must meet the 85 decibel limit and have no movable parts in them. Minimum weight lbs. 6 oz. minimum weight Maximum weight for the safety of turn marshals pounds 6 ounces Fuel Tanks Single fuel tanks only no more than 150mililitres/cc. This includes fuel line from tank to carb and filter(s). 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. 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 " (mounted) Tire width Minimum "(mounted) The Panther LP is referenced for this size and will be the absolute smallest tire legal. Race lengths Qualifiers - 5 to 10 minutes, Main events - 15 to 60 minutes

16 NOTES: 1) Starting in 2006 there will be an expert and Intermediate Arena Truck class. If a racer runs in the expert 1/8 class he/she must run in the expert Arena class. All trucks must be 2wd. Minimum track width - continuous 10 feet Maximum truck length - 18 Maximum truck width /10 2WD OFF-ROAD TRUCK SPECS Truck wheel base - Minimum 9 Maximum Minimum Truck weight - 2WD - 60 ounces = 3lbs. 12oz. Truck wheel diameter - Minimum-mounting bead Maximum mounting bead 2.25" Maximum overall Wheel mounting - Must be securely mounted at all times. Maximum Truck wheel width 2 Truck tire width - Minimum - 2" Maximum Minimum Truck tire diameter Wheel cut out - Use body cut lines Engine This year a.15 RTR or 4 stroke.26 is legal. This is an effort to help grow this class due to the drop in interest in 1/10 Trucks. Motor - Brushed or Brushless - Mod or stock. Electric Trucks conforming to the rules of this class will be allowed to participate. That means they must meet the minimum weight. Electric trucks must make pit stops during mains. The appropriate number to be determined at each event which will be equal to the number of stops for the largest majority of nitro powered truck. This addition is to help increase interest in the truck class. Fuel - Nitro mixtures only. Maximum allowed 75 mililitres/cc for the tank, filter(s) and fuel line from tank to carb. Power - NIMH, NICD, Lipo maximum voltage of 7.4v Transmission - 1 speed only - viscous or slipper drivers are allowed

17 Rear suspension - Independent Main events - 5 to 60 Minutes Bodies - Off-road Truck Tires - Rubber only All vehicles must meet the 85db rule for noise. 62: Exhaust pipes are also required on every car. The maximum sound level is 85 decibels, measured at a ninety degree angle to the side of the car from a distance of 30 feet, 3 feet above the ground, with the car at maximum throttle and at all speeds Minimum track width - continuous 10 feet Maximum Buggy length (730mm) Maximum Buggy width (310mm) Maximum Buggy height (250mm) 1/8 FUEL OFF-ROAD SPECS Buggy wheel base - Minimum (270mm) Maximum (330mm) Minimum weight ounces (3.2 kilos) 7lbs.9 oz. Wheel diameter - Minimum (81.28) Maximum (86.36mm) Wheel mounting - Must be securely mounted at all times. Maximum wheel width (44.45mm) Tire diameter - Minimum (109.22mm) Maximum (119.38mm) Maximum tire width (46.99mm) Engine -.21 only Fuel - Maximum 125 milliliters/cc includes tank, filter(s) and fuel line from tank to carb. Transmission - 1 speed only Rear suspension - Independent Main events - 5 to 60 Minutes

18 Bodies - Buggy or other off-road style body that resembles an actual off-road racing vehicle Tires - Rubber only Notes - Maximum height is measured with suspension fully compressed.