Madness
12-27-2007, 05:24 PM
2008 1/18 Indoor Off Road Nats @ R/C Madness
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Team Associated, R/C Driver, Castle Creations with Xtreme R/C Cars
Presents
2008 1/18 Indoor Off Road Nationals
March 28, 29 & 30, 2008
Only At
R/C Madness
The Place to Race!
$35.00 for the first class (includes a race shirt)
$30.00 each additional class
Top ten in ALL “A” Mains receive awards
Top three in all other mains receive awards
Handout motors in specified classes provided by Reedy
Friday open practice from open until close
Saturday 3 rounds of IFMAR qualifying (be there early)
Sunday open practice from 7:00 until 9:30
Small door prizes will be given out from 7:30 – 9:30. Winner must be present
Best paint sponsored by UpGrade RC at 9:30 (body must be used in competition)
Mains start at 10:00
Big door prizes and awards at the conclusion of the mains
Best Paint sponsored by UpGrade RC
TQ Awards sponsored by R/C Driver Magazine
Xtreme Performance Awards sponsored by Xtreme R/C Cars Magazine
Don’t forget the Competition X “Super Main” following the “A” Mains where the best drivers & vehicles will compete together for the Competition X Manufactures Cup!
Class 1:
4wd Stock (Stadium Style)
Sponsored By Reedy
Factory stock 1/18 plastic chassis and top plate only
1/18 Rubber Tires ONLY, No touring car tires, No Hex Adapters
Handout Reedy Motor ONLY
No disassembling or altering the motor
Open Micro Electronics
5 or 6 Cells 2/3A Type Battery Packs ONLY (7.2 volts max)
Must use a stadium style truck body, No Truggy Style wings
Class 2:
4wd Open (Stadium Style)
Sponsored By Quark Brushless
Open 1/18 Chassis
Open Brushed or Brushless Motor
Open 1/18 Tires including foams. No Touring Car Tires, No Hex Adapters
Open Electronics
Unlimited Battery Voltage; Li-Po or 2/3A Cells
Must use a stadium style truck body, Truggy wings are allowed
Class 3:
2wd Stock (Stadium Style/Baja)
Sponsored by Team Scream Racing
Factory stock 1/18 plastic chassis only
1/18 Rubber Tires ONLY, No touring car tires, No Hex Adapters
Handout Reedy Motor ONLY
No disassembling or altering the motor
Open Micro Electronics
5 or 6 Cells 2/3A Type Battery Packs ONLY (7.2 volts max)
Must use a stadium style truck body or Baja Bug Body, No Truggy Wings
Class 4:
2wd Open (Stadium Style/Baja)
Sponsored By Xcelorin
Open 2wd 1/18 Chassis
Open Brushed or Brushless Motor
Open 1/18 Tires including foams; No Touring Car Tires, No Hex Adapters
Open Electronics
Unlimited Battery Voltage; Li-Po or 2/3A Cells
Must use a stadium style truck body or Baja Bug Body, Truggy wings are allowed
Class 4.5:
2wd Mini Slider Open
Sponsored By Losi
Mini Slider Chassis Only
Open Brushless or Brushed Motor
Factory Stock Tires, Rims & Inserts ONLY
Open Electronics
Battery Voltage not to exceed 8.4 Volts, Li-Po or 2/3A Cells
Must use Mini Slider Body, Front Wing & Roll Cage, Top Wing is optional
Class 5:
Mini Monster Open
Sponsored By Duratrax
Open Chassis
Open Motor(s) not to exceed 2. Brushed or Brushless
No Foam Tire or touring car tires, 1/18th Monster Truck Tires ONLY
Tires must be AT LEAST 2 ½” (63mm) tall when mounted on rims
Open Electronics
Unlimited Battery Voltage; Li-Po or 2/3A Cells
Must use a Mini Monster type truck body, Stadium Truck Body or Baja Body. Truggy wings are allowed
Class 6:
Novice
Sponsored by SMC
12-Years-Old or Younger ONLY (no 'ringers' or former winners)
Must Run Factory Stock Plastic Chassis/Top Plate
NO modifications to the stock chassis
1/18 Rubber Tires ONLY, No Touring Car Tires, No Hex adapters, No Custom Inserts
Factory Stock Speed Control & Servo ONLY
Factory stock motor only (the motor that comes with the vehicle)
No disassembling or altering the motor
5 or 6 Cells 2/3A Type Battery Packs ONLY. (7.2 volts)
Class 7:
1/18 Production Buggy (RC18B, Vendetta & Mega Pro ONLY!)
Sponsored by Duratrax
Must Run Stock Factory Chassis
NO modifications to the factory stock chassis is any way
Factory Tires & Rims ONLY. NO Aftermarket Tires or Rims or Inserts
Must use factory motor. (The motor that came with the car)
No disassembling or altering the motor in any way
Must use factory speed control & servo. (open receiver/transmitter)
The ONLY allowable upgrades are as follows: steering linkage/turnbuckles,
motor heat sink, shock oil, shock springs and aluminum steering knuckles on the Vendetta.
May use different battery connectors.
NO OTHER CHANGES ALLOWED
5 or 6 Cells 2/3A Type Battery Packs ONLY (7.2 volts max)
Must use stock buggy body and wing, no aftermarket bodies or wings. Bodies may be custom painted.
Class 8:
1/18 Buggy Open
Sponsored by ApogeePacks.com
Open 1/18 Chassis
Open Brushed or Brushless motor
1/18 Rubber Buggy Tires. No Touring Car Sized Tires or Foam Tires or Hex Adapters
Must run narrow front tires, (similar to the RC18B or Duratrax Vendetta)
Front tires must be less than 1” wide when mounted on rims (No wide front tires/rims)
No truck front tires/rims.
Open Electronics
Open battery voltage; Li-Po or 2/3A Cells
Must run a buggy body with wing
Class 9:
18R On Road Stock Class (RC18R ONLY)
Sponsored by AtomicMods.com
Factory Stock 18 Chassis & top plate
Factory stock dimensions (206mm long, 140.5mm wide, and 154mm wheelbase)
Factory Tires, Rims & Inserts ONLY. NO Aftermarket Tires or Rims
Hand our Reedy motor ONLY
No disassembling or altering the motor in any way
The ONLY allowable upgrades are adjustable turnbuckles/steering linkage, driveshafts & motor heatsinks.
Open micro brushed speed control, servo & receiver
5 or 6 Cells 2/3A Type Battery Packs ONLY (7.2 volts max)
Must use stock AE Citroen, Kamino, Mitsubishi, Niteline or other 18R bodies made by AE.
Factory wing only
Bodies may be custom painted
Class 10:
18R On Road Open Class (RC18R ONLY)
Sponsored by Team Scream Racing
Open 18R Chassis
Factory stock dimensions (206mm long, 140.5mm wide, and 154mm wheelbase)
Factory Tires, Rims & Inserts ONLY. NO Aftermarket Tires or Rims
Open Brushless or Brushed motor
Open Electronics
Unlimited battery voltage
Must use stock AE Citroen, Kamino, Mitsubishi, Niteline or other 18R bodies made by AE.
Factory wing only
Bodies may be custom painted
Class 11:
2wd TamTech Off Road Class
Sponsored by Tamiya USA
GB-01 & GB-02 Chassis ONLY (Mini Hornet, Mini Fox, Mini Frog, Buggy Champ, Desert Gator)
Factory stock dimensions (266mm long, 183mm wide)
TamTech GB-01 & GB-02 Rims ONLY
Open Tires
Hand-out Reedy Motor ONLY
No disassembling or altering the motor in any way
Open micro brushed speed control & receiver
5 or 6 Cells 2/3A Type Battery Packs ONLY (7.2 volts max)
TamTech Bodies ONLY
Bodies may be custom painted
Misc……
These rules were made to accommodate the majority of hobby shop grade 1/18 vehicles on the market as of 12-1-07. They include the RC18 series, Mini T, M18T, M18MT Mini LST, Mini Monster Baja, Mini LST 2, Raminator, Baja Bug, Mini Quake, Vendetta, MiniZilla, Mini Giant, Spyder, Blade, Thunder Tiger ZT2, Thunder Tiger ZK2 and Mega Pro. The Vendetta ST, Mini Inferno ST & Trinity Now are allowed in the Mini Monster class only.
• Assume the following: If the rules don’t say you can do it, you can’t.
• NO REVERSE. If you use reverse you will be assessed 5 second stop & go penalty. After 3 stop & go penalties in one race you will be disqualified from that race and your car will be removed from the track.
• No rough or “team” driving. Anyone who is considered to be team driving or rough driving will be disqualified and no refund will be given.
• All races will be 5 minutes long (excluding the Super Main TBD)
• 1500mAh limit on 2/3A cells
• No Sub C sized cells in ANY class
• No 540 Sized motors in any class
• All prototype and one of a kind items must be approved by the race director before being used in competition
• Dimensions for classes 1, 2, 3, 4, 7, 8
o Length 240mm Maximum (with body)
o Width 183mm Maximum
o Wheelbase 166mm Maximum
• Dimensions for class 5
o Length 260mm Maximum, (with body) 222mm Minimum.
o Width 225mm Maximum, 188mm Minimum
o Wheelbase 190mm Maximum, 154mm Minimum
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Team Associated, R/C Driver, Castle Creations with Xtreme R/C Cars
Presents
2008 1/18 Indoor Off Road Nationals
March 28, 29 & 30, 2008
Only At
R/C Madness
The Place to Race!
$35.00 for the first class (includes a race shirt)
$30.00 each additional class
Top ten in ALL “A” Mains receive awards
Top three in all other mains receive awards
Handout motors in specified classes provided by Reedy
Friday open practice from open until close
Saturday 3 rounds of IFMAR qualifying (be there early)
Sunday open practice from 7:00 until 9:30
Small door prizes will be given out from 7:30 – 9:30. Winner must be present
Best paint sponsored by UpGrade RC at 9:30 (body must be used in competition)
Mains start at 10:00
Big door prizes and awards at the conclusion of the mains
Best Paint sponsored by UpGrade RC
TQ Awards sponsored by R/C Driver Magazine
Xtreme Performance Awards sponsored by Xtreme R/C Cars Magazine
Don’t forget the Competition X “Super Main” following the “A” Mains where the best drivers & vehicles will compete together for the Competition X Manufactures Cup!
Class 1:
4wd Stock (Stadium Style)
Sponsored By Reedy
Factory stock 1/18 plastic chassis and top plate only
1/18 Rubber Tires ONLY, No touring car tires, No Hex Adapters
Handout Reedy Motor ONLY
No disassembling or altering the motor
Open Micro Electronics
5 or 6 Cells 2/3A Type Battery Packs ONLY (7.2 volts max)
Must use a stadium style truck body, No Truggy Style wings
Class 2:
4wd Open (Stadium Style)
Sponsored By Quark Brushless
Open 1/18 Chassis
Open Brushed or Brushless Motor
Open 1/18 Tires including foams. No Touring Car Tires, No Hex Adapters
Open Electronics
Unlimited Battery Voltage; Li-Po or 2/3A Cells
Must use a stadium style truck body, Truggy wings are allowed
Class 3:
2wd Stock (Stadium Style/Baja)
Sponsored by Team Scream Racing
Factory stock 1/18 plastic chassis only
1/18 Rubber Tires ONLY, No touring car tires, No Hex Adapters
Handout Reedy Motor ONLY
No disassembling or altering the motor
Open Micro Electronics
5 or 6 Cells 2/3A Type Battery Packs ONLY (7.2 volts max)
Must use a stadium style truck body or Baja Bug Body, No Truggy Wings
Class 4:
2wd Open (Stadium Style/Baja)
Sponsored By Xcelorin
Open 2wd 1/18 Chassis
Open Brushed or Brushless Motor
Open 1/18 Tires including foams; No Touring Car Tires, No Hex Adapters
Open Electronics
Unlimited Battery Voltage; Li-Po or 2/3A Cells
Must use a stadium style truck body or Baja Bug Body, Truggy wings are allowed
Class 4.5:
2wd Mini Slider Open
Sponsored By Losi
Mini Slider Chassis Only
Open Brushless or Brushed Motor
Factory Stock Tires, Rims & Inserts ONLY
Open Electronics
Battery Voltage not to exceed 8.4 Volts, Li-Po or 2/3A Cells
Must use Mini Slider Body, Front Wing & Roll Cage, Top Wing is optional
Class 5:
Mini Monster Open
Sponsored By Duratrax
Open Chassis
Open Motor(s) not to exceed 2. Brushed or Brushless
No Foam Tire or touring car tires, 1/18th Monster Truck Tires ONLY
Tires must be AT LEAST 2 ½” (63mm) tall when mounted on rims
Open Electronics
Unlimited Battery Voltage; Li-Po or 2/3A Cells
Must use a Mini Monster type truck body, Stadium Truck Body or Baja Body. Truggy wings are allowed
Class 6:
Novice
Sponsored by SMC
12-Years-Old or Younger ONLY (no 'ringers' or former winners)
Must Run Factory Stock Plastic Chassis/Top Plate
NO modifications to the stock chassis
1/18 Rubber Tires ONLY, No Touring Car Tires, No Hex adapters, No Custom Inserts
Factory Stock Speed Control & Servo ONLY
Factory stock motor only (the motor that comes with the vehicle)
No disassembling or altering the motor
5 or 6 Cells 2/3A Type Battery Packs ONLY. (7.2 volts)
Class 7:
1/18 Production Buggy (RC18B, Vendetta & Mega Pro ONLY!)
Sponsored by Duratrax
Must Run Stock Factory Chassis
NO modifications to the factory stock chassis is any way
Factory Tires & Rims ONLY. NO Aftermarket Tires or Rims or Inserts
Must use factory motor. (The motor that came with the car)
No disassembling or altering the motor in any way
Must use factory speed control & servo. (open receiver/transmitter)
The ONLY allowable upgrades are as follows: steering linkage/turnbuckles,
motor heat sink, shock oil, shock springs and aluminum steering knuckles on the Vendetta.
May use different battery connectors.
NO OTHER CHANGES ALLOWED
5 or 6 Cells 2/3A Type Battery Packs ONLY (7.2 volts max)
Must use stock buggy body and wing, no aftermarket bodies or wings. Bodies may be custom painted.
Class 8:
1/18 Buggy Open
Sponsored by ApogeePacks.com
Open 1/18 Chassis
Open Brushed or Brushless motor
1/18 Rubber Buggy Tires. No Touring Car Sized Tires or Foam Tires or Hex Adapters
Must run narrow front tires, (similar to the RC18B or Duratrax Vendetta)
Front tires must be less than 1” wide when mounted on rims (No wide front tires/rims)
No truck front tires/rims.
Open Electronics
Open battery voltage; Li-Po or 2/3A Cells
Must run a buggy body with wing
Class 9:
18R On Road Stock Class (RC18R ONLY)
Sponsored by AtomicMods.com
Factory Stock 18 Chassis & top plate
Factory stock dimensions (206mm long, 140.5mm wide, and 154mm wheelbase)
Factory Tires, Rims & Inserts ONLY. NO Aftermarket Tires or Rims
Hand our Reedy motor ONLY
No disassembling or altering the motor in any way
The ONLY allowable upgrades are adjustable turnbuckles/steering linkage, driveshafts & motor heatsinks.
Open micro brushed speed control, servo & receiver
5 or 6 Cells 2/3A Type Battery Packs ONLY (7.2 volts max)
Must use stock AE Citroen, Kamino, Mitsubishi, Niteline or other 18R bodies made by AE.
Factory wing only
Bodies may be custom painted
Class 10:
18R On Road Open Class (RC18R ONLY)
Sponsored by Team Scream Racing
Open 18R Chassis
Factory stock dimensions (206mm long, 140.5mm wide, and 154mm wheelbase)
Factory Tires, Rims & Inserts ONLY. NO Aftermarket Tires or Rims
Open Brushless or Brushed motor
Open Electronics
Unlimited battery voltage
Must use stock AE Citroen, Kamino, Mitsubishi, Niteline or other 18R bodies made by AE.
Factory wing only
Bodies may be custom painted
Class 11:
2wd TamTech Off Road Class
Sponsored by Tamiya USA
GB-01 & GB-02 Chassis ONLY (Mini Hornet, Mini Fox, Mini Frog, Buggy Champ, Desert Gator)
Factory stock dimensions (266mm long, 183mm wide)
TamTech GB-01 & GB-02 Rims ONLY
Open Tires
Hand-out Reedy Motor ONLY
No disassembling or altering the motor in any way
Open micro brushed speed control & receiver
5 or 6 Cells 2/3A Type Battery Packs ONLY (7.2 volts max)
TamTech Bodies ONLY
Bodies may be custom painted
Misc……
These rules were made to accommodate the majority of hobby shop grade 1/18 vehicles on the market as of 12-1-07. They include the RC18 series, Mini T, M18T, M18MT Mini LST, Mini Monster Baja, Mini LST 2, Raminator, Baja Bug, Mini Quake, Vendetta, MiniZilla, Mini Giant, Spyder, Blade, Thunder Tiger ZT2, Thunder Tiger ZK2 and Mega Pro. The Vendetta ST, Mini Inferno ST & Trinity Now are allowed in the Mini Monster class only.
• Assume the following: If the rules don’t say you can do it, you can’t.
• NO REVERSE. If you use reverse you will be assessed 5 second stop & go penalty. After 3 stop & go penalties in one race you will be disqualified from that race and your car will be removed from the track.
• No rough or “team” driving. Anyone who is considered to be team driving or rough driving will be disqualified and no refund will be given.
• All races will be 5 minutes long (excluding the Super Main TBD)
• 1500mAh limit on 2/3A cells
• No Sub C sized cells in ANY class
• No 540 Sized motors in any class
• All prototype and one of a kind items must be approved by the race director before being used in competition
• Dimensions for classes 1, 2, 3, 4, 7, 8
o Length 240mm Maximum (with body)
o Width 183mm Maximum
o Wheelbase 166mm Maximum
• Dimensions for class 5
o Length 260mm Maximum, (with body) 222mm Minimum.
o Width 225mm Maximum, 188mm Minimum
o Wheelbase 190mm Maximum, 154mm Minimum