MSRA-Racing

Rule changes for 2011 are in red below

Novice is a fun begginer class. The class is a way for new drivers to learn the rules and procedures of RC racing. This is not meant to be an extremely competitve class. We race many different cars in this class. It is not uncommon to see Mini's, touring cars and RTR cars all racing together in this class. This class DOES NOT run any nitro.

We do restrict this class to Silver can or 25.5 motors.

If it is apparent that your driving skills are above this class you will be asked to move up to your respective class.

1. Any Tamiya M03, M04, M05 or M06 chassis car that uses the 60D size tire or smaller only.
2. Any manufacturer’s electronic speed control, radio equipment, servo saver, antenna, antenna mount, ball bearing, tire inserts, motor fan, motor heat sink are allowed in all classes. These parts do not need to be made by Tamiya.
3. It is strictly forbidden to cut, mill or lighten the chassis in any class. It is strictly forbidden to re-engineer or modify the car in any way.
4. All bodies must be painted and must be cut along the trim lines. No extra vents or holes may be added to the body.
5. Tire conditioners are allowed.
6. The use of any manufacturer’s heat sink is legal; HOWEVER, it is illegal to form ice on your heat sink for use during your race or qualifying heat.It is forbidden to freeze any motor prior to qualifying or racing.
7. The use of any manufacturer’s cooling fan is legal. However, the fan must be no larger than 1.5 in. by 1.5 in. and must run off of the receiver. It is ILLEGAL to have a secondary battery to power the fan. No more than 1 fan in a vehicle.
8. The use of LIPO batteries is permitted in this class, but due to the battery compartment having a rounded profile, the only legal LIPOs for this class must have a rounded hard case. Modifying the M-chassis to fit other hard case LIPO batteries is not permitted.
9. All M-chassis cars must meet a minimum weight of 1250 grams.
10. Any wheel and tire that was designed for Minis allowed.Any body that was designed for Minis allowed.
11. Any body that was designed for Minis allowed.
    
12. Random teardowns will happen !!!
    1. Motors will be selected by a random drawing.
    2. Motors will be used for qualifying and mains ONLY !!!
    3. Maximum pinion gear is twenty tooth. (21 tooth for M04 only).
    4. Only clear (see-thru) comm drops allowed.
    5. There will be NO tampering with the motors, any tampering will cause you to be disqualified from the series for the year.
    6. If you destroy a motor you will be required to pay for a replacement motor ($45.00) before you can race again. No exceptions.
    1. Memphis Mini Cup mains are 15 minutes long.
    2. There are NO rainouts or makeup race dates for the Cup races. The Cup series allows two drops during the season.

F-1 RUBBER TIRES

1. F104 chassis cars only.
2. Tamiya F104 Hop-Ups only.
3. No chassis lightening allowed.
4. The Tamiya 540-J motor (53689) is the motor that must be used for the 2010 season.
5. Tamiya F104 rubber tire and rims only.
6. Any tire insert is permitted.
7. Drilling extra vent holes to the wheels is illegal.
8. Tamiya F104 bodies only. Mixing of Tamiya bodies and Tamiya wings is NOT allowed.
9. Any pinion and spur gear ratio combo may be used.
10. Driver figure must be used.
11. Hard cased LIPO batteries and NiMh batteries are legal for F1 class racing. See general rules for legal TCS batteries.
12. The F104 chassis must be built per the instruction manual. Altering its basic structure and design is prohibited.

Basic USVTA rules apply with some exceptions.

http://www.usvintagetransam.com/rules/index.html

1. Must use a R.O.A.R approved Sportsman ESC. They can be found here.
2. For club races there is no tread rule However for "Special Event Races" there must be Visible tread across tires at start of qualifiers and main. Must see all 6 grooves in tires
3. No driver figure required
4. 5mm minimum ride height
   
5. Cars using 21.5t motors must use a gear ratio (FDR) of 5.2
6. Cars using 25.5t motors can use any gear ratio
7.  Minimum weight rule will be used -1550g-. 
 

1. Must use a R.O.A.R approved Sportsman ESC. They can be found here.
2. To download complete R.O.A.R rule book Click Here

MSRA Follows the R.O.A.R rules for 17.5 Expert.

The full rules can be found here.