AMATEUR CLASS

• Any short course truck, intended for new or young drivers
• Subject to bump to normal class if results show competitive.
• Run dependent on attendance

MIDGET CLASS

• NO 1\8 SCALE WHEELS TIRES SHOCKS ETC.
• ANY street or packed clay type tire intended for Short Course truck application.
• ALL SHORT COURSE TRUCKS WILL HAVE A MINIMUM OF ¾” RIDE HEIGHT RACE /TECH DIRECTOR WILL HAVE THE RIDE HEIGHT BLOCK.
• Motor- Traxxas 12T, HPI Equal or 17.5 ROAR stock motor
  Traxxas Speed control -0r- speed controls should be of a brand that allows a “stock” or “sportman” profile setting that gives a visual “blinky” indicator to allow easy confirmation. If your ESC does not have a “blinky” mode to show it is in a stock or sportsman setting, please notify the race director with proof and an exception may be allowed.
• Midget body only, as molded by McAlister Model 314 (MCAB314) Only.
• RADIO AND SERVO CAN BE CHANGED OR UPGRADED.

Class will be run with a minimum lap break out rule, 4.7 seconds to start but may be adjusted by race director with one week notice.
**this class will not be for everyone, rule compliance to the minimum outlined above will be required.

STOCK SHORT COURSE

• NO 1/8 SCALE WHEELS, TIRES OR SHOCK, ETC
  ANY street or packed clay type tire intended for Short Course truck application.
• ALL SHORT COURSE TRUCKS MUST CLEAR ¾” RIDE HEIGHT BLOCK.
• ANY 2WD MANUFACTURER BUILT SHORT COURSE TRUCK
  6 CELL, OR 2S LIPO PACK.
• STOCK RTR MOTOR OR 17.5 MUST BE ROAR APPROVED) OR HIGHER BRUSHLESS MOTOR W/ESC IN BLINKING MODE
  Speed controls should be of a brand that allows a “stock” or “sportman” profile setting that gives a visual “blinky” indicator to allow easy confirmation. If your ESC does not have a “blinky” mode to show it is in a stock or sportsman setting, please notify the race director with proof and an exception may be allowed. Clarified 1/9/2016
• MUST BE A SHORT COURSE DESIGNED BODY (no classics bodies, but be off road style) This rule updated 12/23/17, no add on spoilers and wings other than provided as part of the original body.

PRO SHORT COURSE

• NO 1/8 SCALE WHEELS, TIRES OR SHOCKS
  Any Short Course designated tire (street tread tires recommended) intended for Short Course truck application.
• ALL SHORT COURSE TRUCKS MUST CLEAR BLOCK ¾” RIDE HEIGHT.
• ANY 2WD SHORT COURSE TRUCK.
• 6 CELL, 7 CELL, OR 2S LIPO  PACK.
• OPEN BRUSHLESS MOTOR OR BRUSHED MOTOR, BUT MUST BE ROAR APPROVED.
• ANY SHORT COURSE OPTION PART.
• ANY SHORT COURSE DESIGNED BODY.

NO 1/8 SCALE WHEELS AND TIRES, SHOCKS, ETC

ANY STREET OR PACKED CLAY TYPE TIRE INTENDED FOR SHORT COURSE TRUCK APPLICATIONS

ALL SHORT COURSE TRUCKS WILL HAVE A MINIMUM OF 3/4″ RIDE HEIGHT, RACE DIRECTOR HAS RIDE BLOCK GAGE

MOTOR- TRAXXAS STOCK MOTOR/ARMA MEGA MOTOR ONLY, ANY SIGNS OF TAMPERING WILL CAUSE RACER TO LOSE ALL SERIES POINTS AND BE DISQUALIFIED FROM RACING THAT DAY

SPUR/PINION GEAR REQUIREMENTS-

TRAXXAS- 86, PINION 19/18/17

ASSOCIATED- 87, 18/17/16

LOSI- 84, 17/16/15

RACE DIRECTOR MAY APPROVE DEVIATIONS, CHECK BEFORE RUNNING.

BODY- ANY SHORT COURSE BODY DESIGNED FOR THE SLASH OR SIMILAR WITH CLASSIC APPEARANCE (70’S OR OLDER), I.E. 55 PARMA, MUSCLE CAR OR OTHER OLD STYLE BODY, ALL BODIES MUST COVER THE TIRES AND HAVE FULL WINDOWS, LEFT CLEAR.

COUPE CLASSICS CLASS

• NO 1\8 SCALE WHEELS TIRES SHOCKS ETC.
• ANY street or packed clay type tire intended for Short Course truck application.
• ALL SHORT COURSE TRUCKS WILL HAVE A MINIMUM OF ¾” RIDE HEIGHT RACE /TECH DIRECTOR WILL HAVE THE RIDE HEIGHT BLOCK.
• Motor- Traxxas 12T, HPI Equal or 17.5 ROAR stock motor
  Traxxas Speed control -0r- speed controls should be of a brand that allows a “stock” or “sportman” profile setting that gives a visual “blinky” indicator to allow easy confirmation. If your ESC does not have a “blinky” mode to show it is in a stock or sportsman setting, please notify the race director with proof and an exception may be allowed.
• Coupe body only, as molded by MCalister Fenders must be present and only trimmed enough to give tire clearance (please note, there is fine line between adequate clearance and gone altogether, there must be some fender there.  Others with prior approval of Race Director Drivers must have a classics body, no short course standard bodies and body must cover tops of tires.
• RADIO AND SERVO CAN BE CHANGED OR UPGRADED

Class will be run with a minimum lap break out rule, 4.6 seconds to start but may be adjusted by race director with one week notice.
**this class will not be for everyone, rule compliance to the minimum outlined above will be required.

SHORT COURSE LATE MODEL

• Any 2WD Short Course Truck, chassis and suspension must remain stock, shocks must be stock, springs and oil may be changed. Custom left turn only chassis’s require RD approval and not allowed under the general class parameters.
• Original factory toe blocks, no custom or altered toe blocks, adjustable A-arms are legal at this time if set to zero). Additional hub carriers can be used 1.5 degree max on hub carrier. No homemade hub carriers.
  chassis.
• Chassis- Original Factory mounting holes locations only, no drilling additional holes for shocks, A-Arms ect.
• Must have one piece lexan short course late model body.
• Only Pro-Line Street Fighter, Dynamite Robber tires, and Duratrax bandito, Dynamite Upshot!!
• No Grooving or shaving of the tires.
• Any Short Course rim.
• 13.5 brushless ROAR APPROVED\
• Aftermarket ESC must be in “blinky” sportsman mode, no timing advance
• No drift ESC’s, No Gyro’s No AVC systems
  Speed controls should be of a brand that allows a “stock” or “sportman” profile setting that gives a visual “blinky” indicator to allow easy confirmation. If your ESC does not have a “blinky” mode to show it is in a stock or sportsman setting, please notify the race director with proof and an exception may be allowed. Clarified 1/9/2016
• Any 6 cell or 2s Lipo hard case, Must be center mounted on back of body like real late models.
• No metal bumpers or body parts allowed
• Max 3” tall spoilers no wider than body, one fin allowed between end plates
• Battery must be placed in stock location
  Slipper Eliminators are allowed, but no locked Diff’s
  Mid or Rear motor chassis configuration allowed for club racing.
• Short Course IMCA style Dirt Modifieds, Short Course Modified
• Same rules as the Short Course Late Models with these slight differences.
• Body is to be a SC Dirt Modified style keeping all dimensions close to makers like Sippel Speed Shop, Bodies by Ed, Bart’s, AFX Fab, Bodies by Wild, Bill, Bulldog Bodies, HRC, ECT.
• Max 1” rear spoiler mounted on back of body
• 13.5 Brushless motor ROAR LEGAL, new for 2015
• Aftermarket ESC must be in “blinky” sportsman mode, no timing advance.
• Speed controls must be of a brand that allows a “stock” profile setting that gives a visual “blinky” indicator to allow easy confirmation. Speed controls that require a set up station or programming card to identify settings do not meet this requirement. Clarification added 1/3/16

SHORT COURSE MODIFIED

• Any 2WD Short Course Truck, chassis and suspension must remain stock, shocks must be stock, springs and oil may be changed.  Custom left turn chassis’s require RD approval.
• Original factory toe blocks, no custom or altered toe blocks, adjustable A-arms are legal at this time if set to zero). Additional hub carriers can be used 1.5 degree max on hub carrier. No homemade hub carriers.
  chassis.
• Chassis- Original Factory mounting holes locations only, no drilling additional holes for shocks, A-Arms ect.
• Must have SC MODIFIED STYLE KEEPING ALL DIMENSIONS CLOSE TO MAKERS LIKE SHARK, SIPPLE, BODIES BY ED, ETC.
• MAX 1″ REAR SPOILER MOUNTED ON BACK OF BODY.
• Only Pro-Line Street Fighter, Dynamite Robber tires, and Duratrax bandito, Dynamite Upshot, or others as approved by RD.
• No Grooving or shaving of the tires.
• Any Short Course rim.
• 17.5 brushless ROAR APPROVED
• Aftermarket ESC must be in “blinky” sportsman mode, no timing advance
• No drift ESC’s, No Gyro’s No AVC systems
  Speed controls should be of a brand that allows a “stock” or “sportman” profile setting that gives a visual “blinky” indicator to allow easy confirmation. If your ESC does not have a “blinky” mode to show it is in a stock or sportsman setting, please notify the race director with proof and an exception may be allowed. Clarified 1/9/2016
• Any 6 cell or 2s Lipo hard case, Must be center mounted on back of body like real late models.
• No metal bumpers or body parts allowed
• Max 3” tall spoilers no wider than body, one fin allowed between end plates
• Battery must be placed in stock location
  Slipper Eliminators are allowed, but no locked Diff’s
  Mid or Rear motor chassis configuration allowed for club racing.

Subject to revision at track level with re posting in 2 weeks from change.

MIDWEST MODIFIED

Must be a mass produced 2wd offroad buggy

• Must have functional gear box.
• No direct drive style differentials.
• Rear Motor or Mid Motor.
• Stock Buggy Suspension. Stock buggy style shocks and springs. Shock oil may be changed.
• Stock shock mounting holes must be used.
• Any DODC “style” Midwest Modified Body. These are bodies from, Sippel Speed Shop, Bodies By Ed, ect.
• Rear Wheel openings must be cut to a minimum of diameter of the appropriate tire.
• Any buggy street type tire allowed at this time. Rebar tires are an allowed option.
• Up to 7 Cell Nimh or 2s Lipo.
• 17.5 Brushless Motors (OPEN, ROAR not required at this time for this class).
• ESC must be in blinky sportsman mode, no timing advance
• Spoiler max length: 1.5″. Spoiler cannot be wider than center panel. – No more than (2) spoiler center braces allowed. Center braces can be no larger than optional spoiler end caps. – End Caps cannot extend past end of Side Panel. – End Cap Size: Length 2.75″ Height 1.5″. Height is area of End Cap above the rear deck.

1/10 SPRINT

• Rules are from Dirtoval.com national guidelines, deviations must be approved by the race director.  At this time, sprint cars must be designed/built specific sprint cars.  Hand made or modified from other vehicles are not compliant at this time.
• Motor, 17.5 ROAR stock, blinky mode.
• Tire- FOAM TIRES FOR 2018
  
• Foam Tires
  Max wheel diameter: 2.0”
  Front tire and wheel width: Max 1.1”
  Rear tire and wheel width: Max 1.5”, Min 1.35″
• BSR spec (dlb pink) tire is a recommendation and HTO will stock if needed.
• Electric Minimum Weight, Sprint = 55.0oz
• General – Maximum Overall Length: 18.000″. Maximum Chassis width: 4.025″
• No Direct Drive configurations allowed at this time.
• Cage – Sprint cars must have a scale appearing contemporary cage made out of rounded stock. The cage must be symmetrical left to right and mounted level to the chassis. Unrealistic shaped cages designed to exploit the rules below are not permitted. Maximum cage width at driver halo, down tubes, and top frame rail: 3.600″. Maximum cage height 5.5″ from top of chassis to top of cage at highest point. All cage and body components such as cage, bumpers, nerf bars, hoods, side panels, tanks, etc. must be mounted on the centerline of the cage. Chassis may not extend outside of the side panels by more than 1/4″ on either side.
• Bumpers – A flat, curved or tubular front bumper (or combination of) must be used and may not be designed to direct air or create downforce. Maximum height of front bumper is 1.75” from the bottom of the lowest point of the chassis. Scale appearing side nerf bars must be used on both sides of the car (left side of nitro sprint is optional due to clearance needed for nitro exhaust). A scale appearing rear hoop style bumper must be used. Bumpers and nerf bars must be made of rounded stock with no sharp edges.
• Tail tank – A traditional scale appearing rounded style three dimensional rear fuel cell must be used.
• Headers – Three dimensional scale appearing exhaust headers must appear on both sides of car in “engine area” (left side of nitro sprint is optional due to clearance needed for nitro exhaust).
• Side panels – Flat side panels may be made from molded or fabricated polycarbonate. Maximum
  height of side panels in front of the driver cockpit is 3.80” from the bottom of the chassis. Must have minimum of 3/4″ high by 2.5″ long openings on both sides of cage in driver compartment. Additional material may be used/added to either side of the side panel openings to replicate a scale appearing driver but may not exceed 1″ x 1″. (Note that the top wing mounts may cover these openings for winged classes.) Side panels may not extend beyond the rear of the cage by more than 0.25”. Side panels may not extend above or in front of the front downtubes. Scale appearing driver arm guards and engine vents may be used but cannot extend more than 3/8″ from the side panels. No other flares or turnouts designed to deflect, trap and/or form a pattern for air to travel in a directed manner are permitted except for those used to cool electronics.
• Hood Area– A scale appearing hood must be used and is defined as beginning at the front axle and ending at the front of the driver cockpit. The hood must be symmetrical from left to right. The hood must be tall enough and wide enough to allow room for a scale engine intake and air cleaners (no unrealistically low or flat hoods). Minimum vertical gap from top of hood to bottom of front cage crossbar: .750″. The hood may not drop below the nearest point of the side panels by more than 3/8” and may not have any channels more than 0.25” deep designed to trap or direct air.
• Nose Area – A molded or fabricated nose piece may be used and is defined from the front axle forward to the front bumper. Front bumper may not extend more than 3” from front axles. Nose piece (any lexan) must be at least 3/8″ back from the leading edge of the front bumper. Maximum width of nose piece/bumper is 3.75″. Maximum width of any surface designed to add downforce is 3.125”. Nose piece may not extend above the cage downtubes or an imaginary line connecting the downtubes if the cage is a split design.
• ***Note that the hood and nose piece can be one piece or multiple pieces for the purpose of easy access to electronics and suspension but are defined as above for purposes of aero rules.
  
  Front wing/mounts – For front wing dimensions see appropriate wing drawing pdf. The front wing center section may not extend in front of the front bumper. Front wing mounts may be made of lexan but may not exceed 1.75” in length and 1.75” in height and may not extend in front of or behind the center section of the wing.
• Top wing/mounts – For top wing dimensions see appropriate wing drawing pdf. Top wing minimum height at leading edge: 5.00″ from bottom of chassis. Top wing maximum height at leading edge: 6.50″ from bottom of chassis. Center section and side panels must be made from at least 3 separate pieces of polycarbonate, carbon or aluminum material. All corners and edges must be rounded and free of sharp edges. Main and Front wings must be mounted so that they are centered on cage, no offset wings. Wing center sections must have all 4 corners set at 90 degree angles, no canted or angled panels. Wings must also be mounted level from side to side. Center section of wing may not extend beyond leading or trailing edge of side panels. Side panels must have braces that hold side panel rigid at 90deg. to center section during race conditions. Two braces are required from top of the center foil to the left sideboard and one brace is permitted below the center foil to the right side board. Braces can be a maximum of .750″ wide and front edge of front brace must be no more than 1.5” back from side panel leading edge. Side Panels may have front, back, top and bottom turnouts of no more than .375″ and are included in max dimension. Flat foil center sections will be allowed a .250” turndown at the leading edge.
• No additional lexan or any other material may be mounted to nerf bars, bumpers, cage, wing or any other part of the car that will trap, alter, or direct air flow for the purpose of gaining an aerodynamic advantage.
• The 6×6″ wing will be the standard Sprint Car wing size. Race organizers and series directors may at their discretion allow the optional 7×7″ wing rule for races and series using buggy or rubber tires.
• Top wings are mandatory and front wings are optional for all sprint classes.

General Track Rules apply

• VTA
• US VTA rules apply except no interior/driver needed for club racing, link added 9/9/16
• Weight enforced

USVTA Class Rules

• US GT
• US GT rules apply that as published, link added 9/9/16
  

GT National Class Rules

• 1380 gram weight

F1

• Open at this time

LM1

• 1060 gram race weight
• 2 Cell Lipo (open Mah for club racing)
• 25.5 Hobbywing locked timing motor (mandatory)
• Hobbywing ESC locked timing mandatory
• Kit 98, 94, 90 Tooth spur only, pinion open
• WRC Formula tires only
• WRC Pro 1, Pro 2 or Pro 3 bodies only
• Stock rear wing (kit) only, no mods or alternates
• No cut outs on body except for rear bumper and tire openings
• No outside manufacturer upgrades except for shock and springs
• Visitors may be allowed deviations for club races with a grace period for compliance, inter-track races must be full compliance.
• Sedan, 17.5
• 5mm ride height, 2 cell lipo, blinky mode, sedan body, 1380 gram min weight, rubber tire.
• Other parameters may apply for sponsored races, check with store or race director.

All classes

• Brushless Speed controls should be of a brand that allows a “stock” or “sportman” or “0 timing” profile setting that gives a visual “blinky” indicator to allow easy confirmation. If your ESC does not have a “blinky” mode to show it is in a stock or sportsman setting, please notify the race director with proof and an exception may be allowed.
• The only tire traction / cleaner allowed will be, Trinity sticky fingers, SXT, JDUB, and or Motor Spray that HTO sells.
• Tires must be wiped clean before scrubbed in on track
• No oil based tire traction / cleaner / NO WD-40
• No softening of tires at track or at home with non-approved tire tractions
• No tire warmers of any kind

Short Course Truck (SCT)

• Chassis: Any 2wd major manufacturer built short course truck with rear engine (no chassis modifications).
• Traxxas Slash is allowed the lower center gravity chassis available through Traxxas.
• Battery: 6 cell sub-C NiMh or 2s 7.4v lipo (NO 7.6v batteries).
• Motor: Stock rtr Brushed motor or Brushless 17.5 (must be roar approved).
• Tires: HPI BLITZ STOCK TIRES or Pro-Line Street Fighter SC.
• Other Street tread tires with approval.
• RTR Traxxas tires need to be looked at for approval.
• No pins or aggressive tread.
• No taping tires.
• Ride Height: 0.75”.
• No 1/8 scale wheels, tires or shock, etc.
• Any short course designed body no adding wings, spoilers, or side damns.
• Bomber /Break out.
• 4mm Ride Height.
• No current manufactured chassis (i.e. No brass trays).
• Heat races and mains are heads up racing with rolling starts.

21.5 SPEC R (RTC)

• Body: Protoform RT-C with roof height 4.38 and no cutouts
• Battery: 4600 or 4300 SMC spec battery
• Motor: Tour 21.4 Equlizer motor from Trinity
• Tires: CRC GTR wheels, balancing is ok but no removal of material
• (see BRL rules for more details)
• All other BRL rules apply
• 48 4:00.00 Lap Cap, if you run faster than this two times you will be asked to bump up to PRO for your great achievement

17.5 RTC

• Body: Protoform RT-C 1239-25 with roof height 4.38 and no cutouts
• Battery: 5800 SMC Battery 1 cell
• Motor: Fantom 17.5 with tour stamped rotor and OEM screws and shims material
• Tires: CRC GTR wheels, balancing is ok but no removal of material
• (see BRL rules for more details)
• All other BRL rules apply for voltage, weight, and ect.