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The New Zealand Radio Control Speedway (NZRCS) RULE BOOK
CONTENTS
1. GENERAL
2. TECHNICAL
3. RADIO
4. TRACK DESIGN & SAFETY
5. CODE OF CONDUCT
6. PROTESTS
7. REMIT PROCESS
8. TRANSPONDERS
9. STOCK SILVER CAN MOTORS
10.RACE MEETINGS
TECHNICAL SECTIONS
11. RC ELECTRIC STOCKCAR RULES
12. RC ELECTRIC STREETSTOCKS RULES
13. RC NITRO STOCKCAR RULES
14. RC ELECTRIC SPRINTCAR RULES
1. GENERAL
a. This rule book covers the following classes:
• Radio control 1/10th electric stockcars (CONTACT class)
• Radio control 1/10th nitro stockcars (CONTACT class)
• Radio control 1/10th electric streetstocks (CONTACT class)
• Radio control 1/18th electric sprintcars (NON CONTACT class)
• Radio control 1/10th electric saloon cars (NON CONTACT class)
b. Any driver who is a current financial member of an NZ RC Speedway affiliated Club must hold an NZ Radio Control Car Association Inc National Racing Licence which will entitle them to compete at any NZRCS sanctioned race meetings.
An exemption may be made for overseas drivers.
c. The NZRCA licence must be presented upon request at any sanctioned NZRCS meetings.
d. Any class must have a recommended minimum entry level of 6 competitors before it can be run at an NZRCS sanctioned meeting.
The executive committee will determine whether there is sufficient class numbers to sanction an event.
Their decision is final.
e. Consumption of alcohol by organizers, competitors and their associates during an NZRCS sanctioned event shall not be permitted.
f. The following events will be considered an NZRCS sanctioned event.
These events may be run over the different racing classes.
The Executive may add or remove sanctioned events.
• New Zealand Title
• New Zealand Grand Prix
• North Island Championship
• South Island Championship
• New Zealand Teams
2. TECHNICAL
a. All cars at NZRCS sanctioned events will be checked by the nominated scrutineer.
Scruitneer’s should be technically competent to officiate on that particular class.
b.Technical inspection must take place before the start of the first heat.
Cars must be presented for inspection after being requested by the Officials.
c. Before, during and after the racing any car may be checked randomly by the Officials for any possible technical infringement. Race distortion or damage is to be disregarded.
Every effort should be made to retain the original scrutineered vehicle
d. 1 competitor may only race the 1 vehicle per class they get scrutineered.
e. Responsibility of drivers to ensure that his/her car complies with the regulations at all times that it is on the track.
f. Transmitter may be checked.
g. When a car or transmitter does not comply with the rules, changes may be carried out before presenting it for final approval.
h. No car to race without a bodyshell being securely fitted at all times.
3 RADIO
a. It is the responsibility of all drivers to ensure that their equipment does not cause interference to others.
b. Radios must have changeable frequencies.
Entrants should have a spare frequency available when entering a meeting.
c. Or; of the DSM (Digital Spectrum Modulation) type of an approved type to meet the relevant NZ radio standard that is outlined in the Radio communications (radio standard) as set down by Radio Spectrum management, part of the NZ Ministry of Economic Development.
d. Transmitter must not be powered by a voltage exceeding their designed level.
Deliberate violation of this rule will result from the meeting.
e. Changing of a frequency during a meeting without letting the Race Director know will result in disqualification from the meeting.
f. Only the following list of frequencies may be used, with the exception of DSM users.
The penalty for not complying with this list of frequencies is that the operator (ie the driver) is liable for a fine up to $10,000 plus loss of radio equipment.
LEGAL FREQUENCIES
27 mhz 29 mhz 35 mhz 36 mhz 40 mhz 72 mhz
26.975 29.725 35.450 36.050 40.660-40.700 72.250-73.000
26.995 29.745 35.550 36.150 40.800-41.000
27.025 29.765 35.650 36.250
27.045 29.785 35.750 36.350
27.075 29.805 35.850 36.450
27.095 29.825 35.950 36.550
27.125 29.835
27.145 29.845
27.175 29.855
27.195 29.865
27.225 29.875
27.255 29.885
29.925
29.935
29.945
29.955
29.965
29.975
29.985
Frequencies which are strictly prohibited include:
29.775 – 29.785
29.890 – 29.910
40.500 – 40.660
40.700 – 40.800
75 mhz
g. A frequency peg board or noticeboard should be used.
h. A transmitter pound may be used at the discretion of the organizer.
i. The Race Director will have the final say on any issues in respect of radio frequency and transmitter issues
4 TRACK DESIGN & SAFETY
a. All tracks at sanctioned NZRCS events must be constructed of either wood, alloy or steel or combinations thereof.
Other materials must be approved by the Executive Committee.
b. All tracks must have a safety or catch fence that is a minimum height of 200mm off the ground.
c. Where practical a further safety barrier should be used to keep viewers safe
d. Where practical the track should retain its original shape during the racing, including the infield.
e. If the Executive Committee deem the track to not meet the required standards the track can be repaired, replaced or amended until such time as it does meet those requirements.
Their decision is final.
5 CODE OF CONDUCT
a. ALL Verbal and/or Physical Abuse to ANY person, whether to a competitor or spectator, shall be deemed to be conduct prejudicial to the sport, and will NOT be tolerated at ANY time.
Failure to abide by this ruling may result in INSTANT disqualification and IMMEDIATE expulsion from the event at the discretion of the Event Organisers Race Director.
The decision will be FINAL and no discussions will
be entered into on the day.
Further repercussions are at the discretion of the NZRCS Executive Committee and may also be imposed at a later date.
6 PROTESTS
a. All protests can be verbally made to the Race Director within 10 minutes of the completion of the race concerned.
The protest must then be made in writing accompanied by a $20 protest fee (refundable if protest upheld).
The protest will be considered by the Protest Committee.
b. Only competitors from the class concerned may launch a protest. The competitor being protested against has the right to defend themselves before the protest committee.
Should a member of the protest committee be involved in the protest, they are to be excluded from deliberations.
c. The Race Director must decide the appropriate time to hear a protest.
If the protest concerns the immediate running of the meeting the race schedule may have to be delayed for the hearing of the protest.
If the protest does not concern the immediate running of the meeting the Race Director can adjourn the protest until a more appropriate time.
d. If no protests are received within the 10 minute period the provisional results become the “Official Final Results”.
e. The applicant of a protest can not appeal against the decision.
f. The Race Director, after consultation with his/her organising staff, may without a protest being made, correct results that they deem necessary.
g. Protest against the decisions of the Protest Committee is not possible. The Protest Committee decision is final.
7 REMIT PROCESS
a. Remits (notices of motion) must be submitted in accordance with Clause 4.2 NZ RC Speedway Handbook but must be one month before the meeting at which they will be voted upon.
b. Remits can only be made by affiliated Clubs and not individual NZRCS members.
c. Remits will be voted upon in accordance with Clause 4.4 NZ RC Speedway handbook.
A two thirds majority is required if the remit is in relation to racing or construction rules for a particular class.
8 TRANSPONDERS
a. Will be used, but no penalty for a competitor choosing to not use one.
b. Where ever feasible, the supplied AMBrc Transponder System will be used
c. It is every driver’s responsibility to make sure transponders are working and fitted/attached correctly, so as to not detach during racing
d. AMBrc Transponders unless they are personal transponders are NOT allowed to be affixed directly to the body or bonnet.
e. It is the Host Clubs responsibility to make sure transponder hardware and software is working correctly
9 STOCK SILVER CAN MOTORS
a. Only permitted motors are unopened, unmodified Johnson 540s or Mabuchi 540s closed can, sealed end bell, bushed, with non replaceable brushes and bushes.
b. These will be Mabuchi RS540, Johnson RS540 or Mabuchi RS540SH. Sport tuned motors or others of less than 27turn are not permitted.
c. A stock motor run at 8 volts unloaded must draw no more than 1.7amps.
d. The “zapping” of a stock motor is classed as a modification and thus illegal.
e. If stock motors are provided by the Organisers they are not allowed to leave the grounds of the host club at any time over the period of the sanctioned meeting.
10 RACE MEETINGS
10.1 NZRCS Sanctioned Events
a. The Organiser of the event is responsible for ensuring competitors and officials are aware of the race program and timetable.
b. ALL competing vehicles will be scrutineered and subject to Technical rules.
c. A drivers briefing must be held prior to each race day.
The Race Director must call the meeting.
All drivers and officials must be present.
The following items should be covered:
• Introduction of Race Director and other officials
• Security and safety
• Starting procedure
• Finish procedure
• Red Light
• Protest rules and officials
10.2 RACE - START/FINISH
RACE START
a. The number of starters permitted to start in any race will be decided by the Race Director, and his decision will be final and binding
b. When the Race Director calls the race, vehicles must line up in the grid they have drawn.
c. If you are unable to make it you can call for 2 minutes. Only 1 2-minute bell per race can be called
d. Deliberate aggressive contact before a race is strictly forbidden, and may result in disqualification
e. Race will commence after the sequence of audio beeps from the Lap Scoring system or Start Horn.
f. During this count down period, vehicles must remain stationary. Deliberate movement of vehicle is strictly forbidden and may result in disqualification.
g. Creeping vehicles may be removed at the discretion of the Race Director.
h. If movement is accidental, correct grid position may be retained before race commencement without further repercussions.
i. It is the driver’s responsibility to retain correct grid position.
j. Vehicles may not start racing until the final countdown beep or start horn is sounded. At this time a GREEN light may be displayed
k. All vehicles must race in the correct direction.
Any reversing off the start line will result in disqualification.
l. False starts will be at the discretion of the Race Director, who may restart the race, or disqualify offending vehicle.
All vehicles must regrid again if called by the Race Director.
RACE FINISH
a. Race completion will be by means of an audible sound.
b. Racing will continue until all able vehicles have completed the lap they were on when the end of race is called
c. At completion of this lap, an audible sound may be heard, and/or RED lights may be displayed
d. All vehicles must then come to a complete STOP, and vehicles are to be safely removed from the track as soon as possible
e. Vehicles may be driven SLOWLY to aid in extraction from track.
f. Racing or deliberate hitting after the race is completed will NOT be tolerated, and disqualification may result
g. To be classed as a finisher, your vehicle must complete the final lap of the race.
(Your car may be pushed across the finish line, ONLY if the pushing vehicle has not completed the final lap).
h. All non-finishers will receive a DNF
10.3 RACE LENGTH
a.Qualifying
3 heats per group (Open group numbers)
15 laps per race (Race numbers depending on groups)
b. Finals
3 heats
20 laps per race
(The number of finalists at a national meeting must be between 16-20 cars or the minimum available cars for the event)
10.4 RED LIGHTS
a. If your vehicle is rolled onto its side or roof and is unable to continue, the race will be stopped, and the vehicle will be removed from the track by the Race Director, and receive a DNF.
b. Competitors cannot remove vehicles during racing. If you require your vehicle to be removed, hand must be raised above your head, and the attention of the Race Director is required.
Under their discretion, race may be stopped, and vehicle removed by the Track Marshall.
c. If battery becomes dislodged, and is deemed dangerous by the Race Director, the race will be stopped and the vehicle removed by the Track Marshall, and will receive a DNF.
d. The Hosting Club may make a determination on whether the RED light rule will be used. This will be advised at the Drivers Briefing and will be subject to discussion with Drivers at that briefing.
A show of hands for or against that determination may be called from drivers.
If Red light rule is not adopted ALL drivers must take care to avoid stationary cars during racing.
10.5 RACE IN PROGRESS
a. During racing, competitors shall take all proper care.
b. Stationary vehicles are to be avoided wherever possible, and competitors will not attempt to force or steer other vehicles into stationary vehicles.
c. Vehicles must race in an anti clockwise direction, or clockwise as directed byRace Director for Streetstocks only.
d. Where the class is defined as a Non Contact class then no deliberate contact is allowed.
e. Should a competitor find himself in a position where he cannot drive in the correct racing direction, he must not attack until in the correct position, defined as anywhere from a right angle back to the direction of flow of traffic.
f. Attacking from a stationary position or hitting stationary vehicles is not permitted, and may result in disqualification.
g. Those who wish to wait for an opposing member should be moving, however slowly at all times in the correct direction.
(It must be remembered that this competition is called racing and parked vehicles are not to be considered as part of the competition).
h. Any competitor using the wall to an advantage, in the opinion of the Race Director may be disqualified.
i. Any competitor using the pole line to advantage by placing one or more wheels over the pole line to eliminate another competitor may be disqualified.
j. Any competitor deliberately driving infield (except to avoid oncoming cars) for a sanctuary (to gain advantage) may be disqualified.
k. Any competitor purposely driving in the opposite direction may be disqualified.
l. During racing, the race may be stopped at anytime by the Race Director and/or the Lap Scorers.
This is done by audio sound and/or a RED light.
At this time ALL vehicles must cease from racing, and come to a complete STOP.
HOWEVER vehicles must move slowly forward and away from the NO
STOPPING ZONE near the transponder bridge.
m. Vehicles must NOT move unless requested by Race Director, failure to do so, may result in disqualification.
n. Racing will recommence by audio sound and /or a GREEN light.
o. A vehicle moving forward before this time may be disqualified
TECHNICAL SECTION
11 RC ELECTRIC STOCKCAR RULES
a. Chassis:
Constructed of steel, stainless steel, and/or aluminium
b. Donor Vehicles:
1/10 Scale ONLY
Donor type is open
Donor make is open
c. Drive train:
4wd or 2wd is allowed
d. Vehicle weight (Race ready – including battery pack)
Minimum - 2.8kgs
Maximum - 4.5kgs
e. Vehicle dimensions:
Maximum width – 320mm
Maximum length – 450mm
f. Bumpers:
(Includes front, rear and sides)
Minimum height of 20mm (Measured from the ground to the bottom of the bumper)
Maximum height of 40mm (Measured from the ground to the bottom of the bumper)
Must sit proud by a minimum of 3mm of anything above or below bumpers. (Excludes Wheel Guards)
c. Rear Wheel Guards:
(Excluded from bumper measurements)
Maximum length of 100mm
Must run parallel with side rails
Must be no larger than side rail thickness. (If side rails are 12mm in height, guards must not extend higher or lower than 12mm from top & bottom of side rail.)
d. Front Hoop:
All cars must run a hoop above the front bumper
Minimum height of 60mm (measured from the ground)
Minimum width of 75mm (measured between uprights)
e. Front Bumper to Side Rail Clearance:
Side rails must finish in line or behind the rear edge of the front rim
Minimum clearance of 60mm
If front bumper damage occurs during racing, every effort must be made to correct. (At Track Marshall and RC Speedway Committee’s discretion)
f. Motors:
Must be a factory 23 or higher turned motor
Must have a factory fixed end bell and can
Brushed motors ONLY
Adjustable timing is not allowed
Brushless motors are not allowed
g. Armatures:
Must be a factory available armature
Must clearly display the # of turns as tagged from the factory
Custom hand wound armatures are not allowed
NOTE - If you are found to have an illegal motor, you are liable for a 1 year stand down from racing If you are caught again after a stand down, you will be banned for life
h. ESC (speed controller):
Open
g. Batteries:
Must be secured to the inside of the vehicle
NiCd & NiMH batteries ONLY
Must consist of 6 x 1.2v ‘Sub C’ sized cells totalling 7.2v
Battery capacity is open
LiPo Batteries are NOT allowed
h. Wheels and Tires:
Must be of 1/10 scale
Tyre choice is open
Tyre grip aiding compounds are not allowed
i. Body’s Bonnets & Wings:
Cars must run a body and bonnet that resembles a car body
Body and bonnet must be fitted on race commencement
All care must be taken to ensure body and bonnet stay affixed at all times when racing. (If body or bonnet is lost during racing, disqualification will not occur)
Wings must be confined to the drip rails of the body
j. Numbers:
Must be on both sides of the body
Numbers on wings are optional
Tanks must display numbers on each side panel
NOTE
Your vehicle must resemble a STOCKCAR, not a box on wheels
Running gear can be replaced, but must retain the same steel stockcar chassis throughout the meeting
National Teams Meetings:
TEAMS RULES
• General National Race Meeting rules will apply
The Team is to be made up of a maximum of 5 vehicles, with a minimum of 4 drivers per team.
Team entry fee is at the discretion of the hosting club
Racing will commence once a maximum of 4 vehicles from each team (maximum total 8 cars) have gridded up to race.
• Which 4 vehicles are up to the discretion of the respective team.
• The 5th vehicle per team is a reserve, and must be removed
Once the race has started, there will be NO substitutions
If a particular team vehicle is eliminated during racing, reserve rules apply, and the teams 5th vehicle, maybe substituted for the eliminated vehicle in the next race
• Each club may only host the National Event for 2 consecutive years
CLUB TEAMS
• Each Club is able to enter a maximum of two teams
WINNING TEAM
• The winning Team gains title and the Teams Club gains hosting rights
• However if winning Club has hosted the Nationals for 2 consecutive years, the winning Team gains title, but hosting rights go to the 2nd place getting Team/Club
• If the 2nd placed Team is a Select Team, then hosting rights go to their nominated Club
• If the 2nd placed Team is the other Team of the winning club, and that Club has hosted the Nationals for 2 consecutive years, then hosting rights then go to the 3rd placed Team/Club
• Again if the 3rd placed team is a Select Team, then hosting rights go to their nominated Club
SELECT TEAMS
• Select Teams are to consist of a maximum of 5 vehicles, a minimum of 4 drivers from various clubs per team, with a maximum of 2 team members from a particular club.
• NORMAL TEAMS RULES APPLY
• Before the event the Team must nominate which a club they will give hosting rights to
WINNING SELECT TEAM
• If the Select Team wins the Teams Nationals, the Team gains title but hosting rights go to their nominated Club
SUBSTITUTIONS
• No substitute vehicles or drivers may be entered into championship events if a particular vehicle or driver is eliminated during racing
• THIS DOES NOT APPLY TO TEAMS CHAMPIONSHIPS AS TEAMS RACING RULES WILL APPLY
12 RC ELECTRIC STREETSTOCKS RULES
1 INTENTION OF THE CLASS
This class is a “feeder” class.
Aimed at new and existing competitors.
The intention of the class is to be a breeding ground for future racers and or a class for people on a low budget.
2 DONOR CAR
a. Donor car is to be Tamiya “TT01, TT01D or TT01E”.
b. Silver can standard as per Clause 9.2 540 only (27turn).
Aftermarket alloy hop up heatsinks are allowed.
c. Tamiya “TEU101BK” speed control only.
Aftermarket plugs (ie Deans etc) are allowed.
Aftermarket F.E.T’s or capacitors are not allowed.
d. Donor cars must be made of plastic materials only.
No alloy hop up parts, Carbon fibre or steel aftermarket parts.
All plastic parts must be Tamiya manufactured parts only (composite
plastics are allowed)
e. Steel bearings are allowed.
f. Tyre and wheel choice is open but no wider than 30mm.
Tyre grip aiding compounds are not allowed.
g. Shocks must be Tamiya manufactured plastic (oil filled allowable) Any spring allowed.
No swaybars.
h. Battery size open.
Aftermarket plugs (ie Deans etc) are allowed.
Must be of 6 cell 7.2v configuration.
Lipo batteries are not allowed.
i. Standard differentials only (no one way, ball or locked diff’s)
j. Front battery post may be removed or modified and replaced with hand fabricated item.
3 FABRICATION SPECIFICATIONS
a. Must resemble a Streetstock. Coupe (two doors) sedan (four doors) and station wagon body styles only.
No utes, panel vans, vans or buses.
b. Body’s can be fabricated from any material.
c. Maximum width (including bumpers) is 230mm.
d. Minimum height ground to top of roof is 120mm.
e. Bumpers/Roll cages/Radiator hoops (all optional) are to be constructed of either 6mm OD round maximum or 6mm square maximum.
Furniture tube (square or round 12.7mm OD maximum) can be used as an alternative front bumper only, but must be wrapped with 6mm OD round or square maximum.
There must also be a minimum gap between them of 6mm.
No more than 3 spacers can be used between them.
The maximum amount of furniture tube (square or round) of any size (larger than 6mm OD) allowable in the complete construction of any Streetstock is 250mm maximum.
Bumper heights are open.
f. Polycarbonate or lexan body’s can have bracing beneath the body (6mm OD round or square maximum)
g. Cars are to be weighed ready to race without battery.
Minimum weight 2.9kg’s.
Maximum weight 3.2kg’s.
13 RC NITRO STOCKCAR RULES
a. Dimensions 1:10 scale
Width 200mm to 250mm
Length 400mm to 450mm
Height 150mm to 200mm excluding wing
b. Bumper height measured from middle of bumper to ground 30mm to 40mm
c. Weight 4.5kg to 5.5kg
d. Running Gear:
Motors can be any brand, but only size 15.
2 or 4 wheel drive is ok
Cars can be either belt drive or drive shaft driven
NOTE: Cars must resemble a stockcar and be well presented at the start of a race meeting.
14 RC ELECTRIC SPRINTCAR RULES
1 GENERAL RULES
a. Sprintcars must be Losi mini sliders
b. All cars must be Standard (out of the box)
c. Aftermarket battery packs may be used but must be made up of 6x 2/3A cells 7.2v NiMH or nicad. NO lipo's.
d. Tie rods- aftermarket tie rods are permitted
e. Radio receiver- aftermarket radio receivers are permitted
f. Steering servo- aftermarket servos are permitted
g. Motor/ESC/tyres- must remain standard
2 RACE RULES
a. This is a non contact class.
b. Any competitor making deliberate contact will be relegated or
disqualified from the race.
c. Races are to be run in an anticlockwise direction for a number of laps decided by the event organizer.
d. Using the wall around the track to gain an advantage will see the car relegated or disqualified.
CONTENTS
1. GENERAL
2. TECHNICAL
3. RADIO
4. TRACK DESIGN & SAFETY
5. CODE OF CONDUCT
6. PROTESTS
7. REMIT PROCESS
8. TRANSPONDERS
9. STOCK SILVER CAN MOTORS
10.RACE MEETINGS
TECHNICAL SECTIONS
11. RC ELECTRIC STOCKCAR RULES
12. RC ELECTRIC STREETSTOCKS RULES
13. RC NITRO STOCKCAR RULES
14. RC ELECTRIC SPRINTCAR RULES
1. GENERAL
a. This rule book covers the following classes:
• Radio control 1/10th electric stockcars (CONTACT class)
• Radio control 1/10th nitro stockcars (CONTACT class)
• Radio control 1/10th electric streetstocks (CONTACT class)
• Radio control 1/18th electric sprintcars (NON CONTACT class)
• Radio control 1/10th electric saloon cars (NON CONTACT class)
b. Any driver who is a current financial member of an NZ RC Speedway affiliated Club must hold an NZ Radio Control Car Association Inc National Racing Licence which will entitle them to compete at any NZRCS sanctioned race meetings.
An exemption may be made for overseas drivers.
c. The NZRCA licence must be presented upon request at any sanctioned NZRCS meetings.
d. Any class must have a recommended minimum entry level of 6 competitors before it can be run at an NZRCS sanctioned meeting.
The executive committee will determine whether there is sufficient class numbers to sanction an event.
Their decision is final.
e. Consumption of alcohol by organizers, competitors and their associates during an NZRCS sanctioned event shall not be permitted.
f. The following events will be considered an NZRCS sanctioned event.
These events may be run over the different racing classes.
The Executive may add or remove sanctioned events.
• New Zealand Title
• New Zealand Grand Prix
• North Island Championship
• South Island Championship
• New Zealand Teams
2. TECHNICAL
a. All cars at NZRCS sanctioned events will be checked by the nominated scrutineer.
Scruitneer’s should be technically competent to officiate on that particular class.
b.Technical inspection must take place before the start of the first heat.
Cars must be presented for inspection after being requested by the Officials.
c. Before, during and after the racing any car may be checked randomly by the Officials for any possible technical infringement. Race distortion or damage is to be disregarded.
Every effort should be made to retain the original scrutineered vehicle
d. 1 competitor may only race the 1 vehicle per class they get scrutineered.
e. Responsibility of drivers to ensure that his/her car complies with the regulations at all times that it is on the track.
f. Transmitter may be checked.
g. When a car or transmitter does not comply with the rules, changes may be carried out before presenting it for final approval.
h. No car to race without a bodyshell being securely fitted at all times.
3 RADIO
a. It is the responsibility of all drivers to ensure that their equipment does not cause interference to others.
b. Radios must have changeable frequencies.
Entrants should have a spare frequency available when entering a meeting.
c. Or; of the DSM (Digital Spectrum Modulation) type of an approved type to meet the relevant NZ radio standard that is outlined in the Radio communications (radio standard) as set down by Radio Spectrum management, part of the NZ Ministry of Economic Development.
d. Transmitter must not be powered by a voltage exceeding their designed level.
Deliberate violation of this rule will result from the meeting.
e. Changing of a frequency during a meeting without letting the Race Director know will result in disqualification from the meeting.
f. Only the following list of frequencies may be used, with the exception of DSM users.
The penalty for not complying with this list of frequencies is that the operator (ie the driver) is liable for a fine up to $10,000 plus loss of radio equipment.
LEGAL FREQUENCIES
27 mhz 29 mhz 35 mhz 36 mhz 40 mhz 72 mhz
26.975 29.725 35.450 36.050 40.660-40.700 72.250-73.000
26.995 29.745 35.550 36.150 40.800-41.000
27.025 29.765 35.650 36.250
27.045 29.785 35.750 36.350
27.075 29.805 35.850 36.450
27.095 29.825 35.950 36.550
27.125 29.835
27.145 29.845
27.175 29.855
27.195 29.865
27.225 29.875
27.255 29.885
29.925
29.935
29.945
29.955
29.965
29.975
29.985
Frequencies which are strictly prohibited include:
29.775 – 29.785
29.890 – 29.910
40.500 – 40.660
40.700 – 40.800
75 mhz
g. A frequency peg board or noticeboard should be used.
h. A transmitter pound may be used at the discretion of the organizer.
i. The Race Director will have the final say on any issues in respect of radio frequency and transmitter issues
4 TRACK DESIGN & SAFETY
a. All tracks at sanctioned NZRCS events must be constructed of either wood, alloy or steel or combinations thereof.
Other materials must be approved by the Executive Committee.
b. All tracks must have a safety or catch fence that is a minimum height of 200mm off the ground.
c. Where practical a further safety barrier should be used to keep viewers safe
d. Where practical the track should retain its original shape during the racing, including the infield.
e. If the Executive Committee deem the track to not meet the required standards the track can be repaired, replaced or amended until such time as it does meet those requirements.
Their decision is final.
5 CODE OF CONDUCT
a. ALL Verbal and/or Physical Abuse to ANY person, whether to a competitor or spectator, shall be deemed to be conduct prejudicial to the sport, and will NOT be tolerated at ANY time.
Failure to abide by this ruling may result in INSTANT disqualification and IMMEDIATE expulsion from the event at the discretion of the Event Organisers Race Director.
The decision will be FINAL and no discussions will
be entered into on the day.
Further repercussions are at the discretion of the NZRCS Executive Committee and may also be imposed at a later date.
6 PROTESTS
a. All protests can be verbally made to the Race Director within 10 minutes of the completion of the race concerned.
The protest must then be made in writing accompanied by a $20 protest fee (refundable if protest upheld).
The protest will be considered by the Protest Committee.
b. Only competitors from the class concerned may launch a protest. The competitor being protested against has the right to defend themselves before the protest committee.
Should a member of the protest committee be involved in the protest, they are to be excluded from deliberations.
c. The Race Director must decide the appropriate time to hear a protest.
If the protest concerns the immediate running of the meeting the race schedule may have to be delayed for the hearing of the protest.
If the protest does not concern the immediate running of the meeting the Race Director can adjourn the protest until a more appropriate time.
d. If no protests are received within the 10 minute period the provisional results become the “Official Final Results”.
e. The applicant of a protest can not appeal against the decision.
f. The Race Director, after consultation with his/her organising staff, may without a protest being made, correct results that they deem necessary.
g. Protest against the decisions of the Protest Committee is not possible. The Protest Committee decision is final.
7 REMIT PROCESS
a. Remits (notices of motion) must be submitted in accordance with Clause 4.2 NZ RC Speedway Handbook but must be one month before the meeting at which they will be voted upon.
b. Remits can only be made by affiliated Clubs and not individual NZRCS members.
c. Remits will be voted upon in accordance with Clause 4.4 NZ RC Speedway handbook.
A two thirds majority is required if the remit is in relation to racing or construction rules for a particular class.
8 TRANSPONDERS
a. Will be used, but no penalty for a competitor choosing to not use one.
b. Where ever feasible, the supplied AMBrc Transponder System will be used
c. It is every driver’s responsibility to make sure transponders are working and fitted/attached correctly, so as to not detach during racing
d. AMBrc Transponders unless they are personal transponders are NOT allowed to be affixed directly to the body or bonnet.
e. It is the Host Clubs responsibility to make sure transponder hardware and software is working correctly
9 STOCK SILVER CAN MOTORS
a. Only permitted motors are unopened, unmodified Johnson 540s or Mabuchi 540s closed can, sealed end bell, bushed, with non replaceable brushes and bushes.
b. These will be Mabuchi RS540, Johnson RS540 or Mabuchi RS540SH. Sport tuned motors or others of less than 27turn are not permitted.
c. A stock motor run at 8 volts unloaded must draw no more than 1.7amps.
d. The “zapping” of a stock motor is classed as a modification and thus illegal.
e. If stock motors are provided by the Organisers they are not allowed to leave the grounds of the host club at any time over the period of the sanctioned meeting.
10 RACE MEETINGS
10.1 NZRCS Sanctioned Events
a. The Organiser of the event is responsible for ensuring competitors and officials are aware of the race program and timetable.
b. ALL competing vehicles will be scrutineered and subject to Technical rules.
c. A drivers briefing must be held prior to each race day.
The Race Director must call the meeting.
All drivers and officials must be present.
The following items should be covered:
• Introduction of Race Director and other officials
• Security and safety
• Starting procedure
• Finish procedure
• Red Light
• Protest rules and officials
10.2 RACE - START/FINISH
RACE START
a. The number of starters permitted to start in any race will be decided by the Race Director, and his decision will be final and binding
b. When the Race Director calls the race, vehicles must line up in the grid they have drawn.
c. If you are unable to make it you can call for 2 minutes. Only 1 2-minute bell per race can be called
d. Deliberate aggressive contact before a race is strictly forbidden, and may result in disqualification
e. Race will commence after the sequence of audio beeps from the Lap Scoring system or Start Horn.
f. During this count down period, vehicles must remain stationary. Deliberate movement of vehicle is strictly forbidden and may result in disqualification.
g. Creeping vehicles may be removed at the discretion of the Race Director.
h. If movement is accidental, correct grid position may be retained before race commencement without further repercussions.
i. It is the driver’s responsibility to retain correct grid position.
j. Vehicles may not start racing until the final countdown beep or start horn is sounded. At this time a GREEN light may be displayed
k. All vehicles must race in the correct direction.
Any reversing off the start line will result in disqualification.
l. False starts will be at the discretion of the Race Director, who may restart the race, or disqualify offending vehicle.
All vehicles must regrid again if called by the Race Director.
RACE FINISH
a. Race completion will be by means of an audible sound.
b. Racing will continue until all able vehicles have completed the lap they were on when the end of race is called
c. At completion of this lap, an audible sound may be heard, and/or RED lights may be displayed
d. All vehicles must then come to a complete STOP, and vehicles are to be safely removed from the track as soon as possible
e. Vehicles may be driven SLOWLY to aid in extraction from track.
f. Racing or deliberate hitting after the race is completed will NOT be tolerated, and disqualification may result
g. To be classed as a finisher, your vehicle must complete the final lap of the race.
(Your car may be pushed across the finish line, ONLY if the pushing vehicle has not completed the final lap).
h. All non-finishers will receive a DNF
10.3 RACE LENGTH
a.Qualifying
3 heats per group (Open group numbers)
15 laps per race (Race numbers depending on groups)
b. Finals
3 heats
20 laps per race
(The number of finalists at a national meeting must be between 16-20 cars or the minimum available cars for the event)
10.4 RED LIGHTS
a. If your vehicle is rolled onto its side or roof and is unable to continue, the race will be stopped, and the vehicle will be removed from the track by the Race Director, and receive a DNF.
b. Competitors cannot remove vehicles during racing. If you require your vehicle to be removed, hand must be raised above your head, and the attention of the Race Director is required.
Under their discretion, race may be stopped, and vehicle removed by the Track Marshall.
c. If battery becomes dislodged, and is deemed dangerous by the Race Director, the race will be stopped and the vehicle removed by the Track Marshall, and will receive a DNF.
d. The Hosting Club may make a determination on whether the RED light rule will be used. This will be advised at the Drivers Briefing and will be subject to discussion with Drivers at that briefing.
A show of hands for or against that determination may be called from drivers.
If Red light rule is not adopted ALL drivers must take care to avoid stationary cars during racing.
10.5 RACE IN PROGRESS
a. During racing, competitors shall take all proper care.
b. Stationary vehicles are to be avoided wherever possible, and competitors will not attempt to force or steer other vehicles into stationary vehicles.
c. Vehicles must race in an anti clockwise direction, or clockwise as directed byRace Director for Streetstocks only.
d. Where the class is defined as a Non Contact class then no deliberate contact is allowed.
e. Should a competitor find himself in a position where he cannot drive in the correct racing direction, he must not attack until in the correct position, defined as anywhere from a right angle back to the direction of flow of traffic.
f. Attacking from a stationary position or hitting stationary vehicles is not permitted, and may result in disqualification.
g. Those who wish to wait for an opposing member should be moving, however slowly at all times in the correct direction.
(It must be remembered that this competition is called racing and parked vehicles are not to be considered as part of the competition).
h. Any competitor using the wall to an advantage, in the opinion of the Race Director may be disqualified.
i. Any competitor using the pole line to advantage by placing one or more wheels over the pole line to eliminate another competitor may be disqualified.
j. Any competitor deliberately driving infield (except to avoid oncoming cars) for a sanctuary (to gain advantage) may be disqualified.
k. Any competitor purposely driving in the opposite direction may be disqualified.
l. During racing, the race may be stopped at anytime by the Race Director and/or the Lap Scorers.
This is done by audio sound and/or a RED light.
At this time ALL vehicles must cease from racing, and come to a complete STOP.
HOWEVER vehicles must move slowly forward and away from the NO
STOPPING ZONE near the transponder bridge.
m. Vehicles must NOT move unless requested by Race Director, failure to do so, may result in disqualification.
n. Racing will recommence by audio sound and /or a GREEN light.
o. A vehicle moving forward before this time may be disqualified
TECHNICAL SECTION
11 RC ELECTRIC STOCKCAR RULES
a. Chassis:
Constructed of steel, stainless steel, and/or aluminium
b. Donor Vehicles:
1/10 Scale ONLY
Donor type is open
Donor make is open
c. Drive train:
4wd or 2wd is allowed
d. Vehicle weight (Race ready – including battery pack)
Minimum - 2.8kgs
Maximum - 4.5kgs
e. Vehicle dimensions:
Maximum width – 320mm
Maximum length – 450mm
f. Bumpers:
(Includes front, rear and sides)
Minimum height of 20mm (Measured from the ground to the bottom of the bumper)
Maximum height of 40mm (Measured from the ground to the bottom of the bumper)
Must sit proud by a minimum of 3mm of anything above or below bumpers. (Excludes Wheel Guards)
c. Rear Wheel Guards:
(Excluded from bumper measurements)
Maximum length of 100mm
Must run parallel with side rails
Must be no larger than side rail thickness. (If side rails are 12mm in height, guards must not extend higher or lower than 12mm from top & bottom of side rail.)
d. Front Hoop:
All cars must run a hoop above the front bumper
Minimum height of 60mm (measured from the ground)
Minimum width of 75mm (measured between uprights)
e. Front Bumper to Side Rail Clearance:
Side rails must finish in line or behind the rear edge of the front rim
Minimum clearance of 60mm
If front bumper damage occurs during racing, every effort must be made to correct. (At Track Marshall and RC Speedway Committee’s discretion)
f. Motors:
Must be a factory 23 or higher turned motor
Must have a factory fixed end bell and can
Brushed motors ONLY
Adjustable timing is not allowed
Brushless motors are not allowed
g. Armatures:
Must be a factory available armature
Must clearly display the # of turns as tagged from the factory
Custom hand wound armatures are not allowed
NOTE - If you are found to have an illegal motor, you are liable for a 1 year stand down from racing If you are caught again after a stand down, you will be banned for life
h. ESC (speed controller):
Open
g. Batteries:
Must be secured to the inside of the vehicle
NiCd & NiMH batteries ONLY
Must consist of 6 x 1.2v ‘Sub C’ sized cells totalling 7.2v
Battery capacity is open
LiPo Batteries are NOT allowed
h. Wheels and Tires:
Must be of 1/10 scale
Tyre choice is open
Tyre grip aiding compounds are not allowed
i. Body’s Bonnets & Wings:
Cars must run a body and bonnet that resembles a car body
Body and bonnet must be fitted on race commencement
All care must be taken to ensure body and bonnet stay affixed at all times when racing. (If body or bonnet is lost during racing, disqualification will not occur)
Wings must be confined to the drip rails of the body
j. Numbers:
Must be on both sides of the body
Numbers on wings are optional
Tanks must display numbers on each side panel
NOTE
Your vehicle must resemble a STOCKCAR, not a box on wheels
Running gear can be replaced, but must retain the same steel stockcar chassis throughout the meeting
National Teams Meetings:
TEAMS RULES
• General National Race Meeting rules will apply
The Team is to be made up of a maximum of 5 vehicles, with a minimum of 4 drivers per team.
Team entry fee is at the discretion of the hosting club
Racing will commence once a maximum of 4 vehicles from each team (maximum total 8 cars) have gridded up to race.
• Which 4 vehicles are up to the discretion of the respective team.
• The 5th vehicle per team is a reserve, and must be removed
Once the race has started, there will be NO substitutions
If a particular team vehicle is eliminated during racing, reserve rules apply, and the teams 5th vehicle, maybe substituted for the eliminated vehicle in the next race
• Each club may only host the National Event for 2 consecutive years
CLUB TEAMS
• Each Club is able to enter a maximum of two teams
WINNING TEAM
• The winning Team gains title and the Teams Club gains hosting rights
• However if winning Club has hosted the Nationals for 2 consecutive years, the winning Team gains title, but hosting rights go to the 2nd place getting Team/Club
• If the 2nd placed Team is a Select Team, then hosting rights go to their nominated Club
• If the 2nd placed Team is the other Team of the winning club, and that Club has hosted the Nationals for 2 consecutive years, then hosting rights then go to the 3rd placed Team/Club
• Again if the 3rd placed team is a Select Team, then hosting rights go to their nominated Club
SELECT TEAMS
• Select Teams are to consist of a maximum of 5 vehicles, a minimum of 4 drivers from various clubs per team, with a maximum of 2 team members from a particular club.
• NORMAL TEAMS RULES APPLY
• Before the event the Team must nominate which a club they will give hosting rights to
WINNING SELECT TEAM
• If the Select Team wins the Teams Nationals, the Team gains title but hosting rights go to their nominated Club
SUBSTITUTIONS
• No substitute vehicles or drivers may be entered into championship events if a particular vehicle or driver is eliminated during racing
• THIS DOES NOT APPLY TO TEAMS CHAMPIONSHIPS AS TEAMS RACING RULES WILL APPLY
12 RC ELECTRIC STREETSTOCKS RULES
1 INTENTION OF THE CLASS
This class is a “feeder” class.
Aimed at new and existing competitors.
The intention of the class is to be a breeding ground for future racers and or a class for people on a low budget.
2 DONOR CAR
a. Donor car is to be Tamiya “TT01, TT01D or TT01E”.
b. Silver can standard as per Clause 9.2 540 only (27turn).
Aftermarket alloy hop up heatsinks are allowed.
c. Tamiya “TEU101BK” speed control only.
Aftermarket plugs (ie Deans etc) are allowed.
Aftermarket F.E.T’s or capacitors are not allowed.
d. Donor cars must be made of plastic materials only.
No alloy hop up parts, Carbon fibre or steel aftermarket parts.
All plastic parts must be Tamiya manufactured parts only (composite
plastics are allowed)
e. Steel bearings are allowed.
f. Tyre and wheel choice is open but no wider than 30mm.
Tyre grip aiding compounds are not allowed.
g. Shocks must be Tamiya manufactured plastic (oil filled allowable) Any spring allowed.
No swaybars.
h. Battery size open.
Aftermarket plugs (ie Deans etc) are allowed.
Must be of 6 cell 7.2v configuration.
Lipo batteries are not allowed.
i. Standard differentials only (no one way, ball or locked diff’s)
j. Front battery post may be removed or modified and replaced with hand fabricated item.
3 FABRICATION SPECIFICATIONS
a. Must resemble a Streetstock. Coupe (two doors) sedan (four doors) and station wagon body styles only.
No utes, panel vans, vans or buses.
b. Body’s can be fabricated from any material.
c. Maximum width (including bumpers) is 230mm.
d. Minimum height ground to top of roof is 120mm.
e. Bumpers/Roll cages/Radiator hoops (all optional) are to be constructed of either 6mm OD round maximum or 6mm square maximum.
Furniture tube (square or round 12.7mm OD maximum) can be used as an alternative front bumper only, but must be wrapped with 6mm OD round or square maximum.
There must also be a minimum gap between them of 6mm.
No more than 3 spacers can be used between them.
The maximum amount of furniture tube (square or round) of any size (larger than 6mm OD) allowable in the complete construction of any Streetstock is 250mm maximum.
Bumper heights are open.
f. Polycarbonate or lexan body’s can have bracing beneath the body (6mm OD round or square maximum)
g. Cars are to be weighed ready to race without battery.
Minimum weight 2.9kg’s.
Maximum weight 3.2kg’s.
13 RC NITRO STOCKCAR RULES
a. Dimensions 1:10 scale
Width 200mm to 250mm
Length 400mm to 450mm
Height 150mm to 200mm excluding wing
b. Bumper height measured from middle of bumper to ground 30mm to 40mm
c. Weight 4.5kg to 5.5kg
d. Running Gear:
Motors can be any brand, but only size 15.
2 or 4 wheel drive is ok
Cars can be either belt drive or drive shaft driven
NOTE: Cars must resemble a stockcar and be well presented at the start of a race meeting.
14 RC ELECTRIC SPRINTCAR RULES
1 GENERAL RULES
a. Sprintcars must be Losi mini sliders
b. All cars must be Standard (out of the box)
c. Aftermarket battery packs may be used but must be made up of 6x 2/3A cells 7.2v NiMH or nicad. NO lipo's.
d. Tie rods- aftermarket tie rods are permitted
e. Radio receiver- aftermarket radio receivers are permitted
f. Steering servo- aftermarket servos are permitted
g. Motor/ESC/tyres- must remain standard
2 RACE RULES
a. This is a non contact class.
b. Any competitor making deliberate contact will be relegated or
disqualified from the race.
c. Races are to be run in an anticlockwise direction for a number of laps decided by the event organizer.
d. Using the wall around the track to gain an advantage will see the car relegated or disqualified.
