OFF-ROAD Classes and Class Rules
All off road classes must use chassis and shock protectors at all times.
NOVICE 1/10 SCALE
(Updated 2/1/2023)
The Rookie class is for entry-level drivers that are new to RC racing. The general rules for this class are:
Chassis
1. Any 2wd 1/10th electric off-road competition vehicle or 1/10th RTR vehicle with RTR electronics. We strongly discourage the use of 4wd vehicles in this division.
Body
1. Any body style is allowed.
Tires
1. Rubber slicks, foams, Carpet Pin or treaded tires are legal as long as they are readily available.
Electronics
1. 27T brushed motors, or 17.5T to 21.5T brushless motors or the original RTR power system for your specific vehicle
2. Battery: 6-cell NiMH batteries, or 2-cell hard case Li-Poly batteries / 8.40v max
ROAR Rules
17.5 2wd BUGGY Sportsman & Pro
https://www.roarracing.com/downloads/ROAR_Rule_Book.pdf
1 1/10 SCALE ELECTRIC OFF-ROAD BUGGY (IFMAR CLASSES)
Sportsman Class is for drivers with a 13.300 top 5 average lap time or slower. For club races if the racer goes faster than the 13.299 the next club race they go to Pro. The top 5 average applies to qualifiers or their main not hot laps. During a points series drivers can not change classes until that series is over.
Dimensional specifications:
Item Limit Specification: Wheelbase Max 292 mm / Min 229 mm / Length Max 457.2 mm / Width Max 250 mm / Height Max 203.2 mm
Weight 2WD class: Min 1474 gr
Wheels: Either 2.2’ nominal or 61mm nominal wheels may be used. See drawing below for dimensions.
Tires: Diameter Max 90 mm / Width Max 44.45 mm Rubber Carpet Tires Only
Rear Wing: Chord Max 76.2 mm / Side dam Length Max 100 mm / Height Max 50 mm / Width Max 177 mm
Front Wing: Chord Max 63.5 mm / Side dam Length Max 69.85 mm / Height Max 19.05 mm / Width Max 127 mm
Motor Size Only 540
ESC: Blinky Mode Only
Battery: LiPo only / Size Max 2s / Voltage Max 8.40 v
Transmission Type: Only Single Speed
Suspension Type: Only Independent
Body Style: Buggy or other off-road style body that resembles an actual off- road racing non-truck type vehicle.
ROAR Rules
13.5 4wd BUGGY
https://www.roarracing.com/downloads/ROAR_Rule_Book.pdf
1 1/10 SCALE ELECTRIC OFF-ROAD BUGGY (IFMAR CLASSES)
Dimensional specifications:
Item Limit Specification: Wheelbase Max 292 mm / Min 229 mm / Length Max 457.2 mm / Width Max 250 mm / Height Max 203.2 mm
Weight 4WD class: Min 1588 gr
Wheels: Either 2.2’ nominal or 61mm nominal wheels may be used.
Tires: Diameter Max 90 mm / Width Max 44.45 mm Rubber Carpet Tires only
Rear Wing: Chord Max 76.2 mm / Side dam Length Max 100 mm / Height Max 50 mm / Width Max 177 mm
Front Wing: Chord Max 63.5 mm / Side dam Length Max 69.85 mm / Height Max 19.05 mm / Width Max 127 mm
Motor Size Only 540
ESC: Blinky Mode Only
Battery: LiPo only / Size Max 2s / Voltage Max 8.40 v
Transmission Type: Only Single Speed
Suspension Type: Only Independent
Body Style: Buggy or other off-road style body that resembles an actual off- road racing non-truck type vehicle.
ROAR Rules
OPEN MOD 2wd BUGGY
https://www.roarracing.com/downloads/ROAR_Rule_Book.pdf
1 1/10 SCALE ELECTRIC OFF-ROAD BUGGY (IFMAR CLASSES)
Dimensional specifications:
Item Limit Specification: Wheelbase Max 292 mm / Min 229 mm / Length Max 457.2 mm / Width Max 250 mm / Height Max 203.2 mm
Weight 2WD class: Min 1500 gr
Wheels: Either 2.2’ nominal or 61mm nominal wheels may be used. See drawing for dimensions.
Tires: Diameter Max 90 mm / Width Max 44.45 mm Rubber Carpet Tires Only
Rear Wing: Chord Max 76.2 mm / Side dam Length Max 100 mm / Height Max 50 mm / Width Max 177 mm
Front Wing: Chord Max 63.5 mm / Side dam Length Max 69.85 mm / Height Max 19.05 mm / Width Max 127 mm
Motor OPEN Only 540 Size
ESC: OPEN
Battery: LiPo only / Size Max 2s / Voltage Max 8.40 v
Transmission Type: Only Single Speed
Suspension Type: Only Independent
Body Style: Buggy or other off-road style body that resembles an actual off- road racing non-truck type vehicle.
ROAR Rules
OPEN MOD 4wd BUGGY
https://www.roarracing.com/downloads/ROAR_Rule_Book.pdf
1 1/10 SCALE ELECTRIC OFF-ROAD BUGGY (IFMAR CLASSES)
Dimensional specifications:
Item Limit Specification: Wheelbase Max 292 mm / Min 229 mm / Length Max 457.2 mm / Width Max 250 mm / Height Max 203.2 mm
Weight 4WD class: Min 1613 gr
Wheels: Either 2.2’ nominal or 61mm nominal wheels may be used. See drawing for dimensions.
Tires: Diameter Max 90 mm / Width Max 44.45 mm Rubber Carpet Tires only
Rear Wing: Chord Max 76.2 mm / Side dam Length Max 100 mm / Height Max 50 mm / Width Max 177 mm
Front Wing: Chord Max 63.5 mm / Side dam Length Max 69.85 mm / Height Max 19.05 mm / Width Max 127 mm
Motor OPEN Only 540 Size
ESC: OPEN
Battery: LiPo only / Size Max 2s / Voltage Max 8.40 v
Transmission Type: Only Single Speed
Suspension Type: Only Independent
Body Style: Buggy or other off-road style body that resembles an actual off- road racing non-truck type vehicle.
ROAR Rules
Open 2wd (SCT) Short Course Truck
https://www.roarracing.com/downloads/ROAR_Rule_Book.pdf
1/10TH SHORT COURSE TRUCK
Dimensional specifications:
Item Limit Specification: Wheel Base Min 320 mm (12.59”) / Max 335 mm (13.19”) / Length Min 540 mm (21.25”) Max 568 mm (22.36”)
Vehicle Height: Min 199 mm (7.835”)
Width: Min 290 mm (11.42”) Max 296 mm (11.65”)
Weight: Min 2098 gr (74 oz)
Wheels: Wheel bead diameter / Inner Max 76.20 mm (3.0”) / Outer Max 55.88 mm (2.2”) / Wheel bead width Max 39.37” (1.55”) / Wheel width Max 41.91 mm (1.65”)
Tires Diameter mounted Min: 106.68 mm (4.20”)
Motor Size: Only 540
Drivetrain: Type Only 2wd geared/ball
Battery: LiPo only / Size Max 2s / Voltage Max 8.40 v
Body Type: Only Full fender truck, must completely cover tires when views from above
Body Specifications: Windshield minimum setback centerline front of body to begin windshield. See diagram 1.3.c.Rev 20.1 ROAR Rules Page 10 of 100 / Cab roof minimum width and depth. See diagram 1.3.a / Cab minimum height and depth. See diagram 1.3.b. / Cab Setback: Minimum setback is measured from a point equal to the Front / (centerline) of the body to the beginning of the windshield/lower rock guard. / Cab Profile: Minimum depth of the cab is measured from the beginning point / (centerline) of the windshield/lower rock guard to the rear reference point of the cab / Roof Panel: Minimum width is measured from outer most points of the roof section to / the upper side window reference line depth of the roof panel is measured (centerline) from
No add on or integrated spoilers/wings allowed.
1.3.3 Tires and Wheels: No Dish style wheels/rims.
Tire Mounted: Minimum Diameter of the tire (mounted) is established to limit extremely low-profile designs. The target dimension (new tire) is established at 4.30 Inches. To compensate for wear, molding tolerances, degradation of foam inserts, the pre‐ race minimum allowable diameter of a mounted tire is 4.20 inches. Tracks and Promoters are encouraged to select a “Stated” tire that works best for their particular location.
1.3.4 Race vehicles must have front and rear bumpers. Made from non-metallic material nor contain sharp edges.
1.3.5 Front bumper must be minimum 171.45mm (6.750 inch) in width. Front Bumper can be no wider than the inner sidewall of the front tire when straight.
1.3.6 No belted tires will be allowed
1/18 Scale BRUSHED MINI B / MINI T
(Updated 2/1/2023)
This class is intended for brushed mini drivers that want a higher level of competition than the beginner level but still have budget racing in mind. These can race on the Oval, Off-Road or On-Road courses.
This class is intended for the 1/16 -1/18 scale (Mini's) like the Losi Mini T/B and Jrx-T Latrax Prerunner vehicles but allows aftermarket parts and more experimentation. With the exception of the stock brushed motor this class is open and offers another class for drivers that like to race multiple classes. You MUST have a transponder for your laps to be counted You MAY also need a "Y" adapter to power the transponder (see home page for transponder options) HERE
Buggy's must resemble the buggy and Trucks must resemble the truck.
**Buggy class: buggy (longer) chassis, body, wing and buggy tires
**Truck class: truck (shorter) chassis, body, Stock (kit) wing and truck tires
Latrax Prerunner Battery and ESC Rule: Lipo 2c 2200mah Max, 8.44 Volts max and MUST be run in training mode. Directions here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BbuESg6r8FM
With our track size and the open gearing/battery in this class there is no reason to tamper with the stock brushed motor
Motors are subject to be inspected and may by sealed with tamper proof tape
May use an aftermarket body intended by the manufacturer for use on a Losi Mini T
May use tires intended by the manufacturer for used on a Losi Mini T/B and they must be to size and scale to the stock tires ( If there are tires that are found to cause damage to the track they will be banned ) Foam tires Mini Blocks / 20% 3d printed parts okay / Must use the stock Traxxas/ LOSI Radio in the Brushed class.
Let's have fun with this class
1/18 Scale BRUSHLESS MINI B / MINI T
(Updated 2/1/2023)
Open Mini Class: This is the top MINI buggy and truck class
Based on the Losi Mini B Pro roller and stock Mini T this class offers a test of skill and setup for accomplished drivers
Brushed and brushless motors allowed that are intended for use in a 1/16 or 1/18 scale surface vehicles.
Buggy's must resemble the buggy and Trucks must resemble the truck.
**Buggy class: buggy (longer) chassis, body, wing and buggy tires
**Truck class: truck (shorter) chassis, body, Stock (kit) wing and truck tires
May use tires intended by the manufacturer for used on a Losi Mini B and they must be to size and scale to the stock tires ( If there are tires that are found to cause damage to the track they will be banned ).
Battery Voltage 8.40v max
Mini Block or Carpet Pin tires are OKAY / 40% 3d printed parts okay / Use your own radio
Must maintain a Mini appearance as the manufacture intended.