Cape Fear RC Raceway
 

Racing Classes

The following is a list of classes that we will be running for the 2011 Season. Please click on each class title to see specific rules/instructions.

1/8th Pro Truggy
Pro Truggy class is defined as any make of 1/8 Truggy that is Nitro and consist of 3 diffs, Front, Center and Rear. Engine size is .28 and smaller. Truggy can run any Truggy tire. Radio must be any surface type. If not using DSM, the radio will be impounded at the control booth and picked up prior to heat or main start.
1/8th Pro Buggy
Pro Buggy class is defined as any make of 1/8 scale Nitro buggy consisting of 3 diffs, front, center and rear, with a maximum engine size of .21. Must run a body that is designed for the vehicle and class. Any buggy tire can be ran. Any surface radio can be used. If not using DSM type radio the radio will be impounded in the control booth until your race.
1/8th Sportsman Truggy
Sportsman Truggy is the same as Pro Truggy. The only difference is the "Break Out" rule applies. If you are running Sportsman and turning times that are much faster than the rest of the sportsman field then you will be moved to Pro. The lap times have not been determined yet but the final decision will be made by CFRCR Staff. Normally this type situation is obvious and as a honest driver should volunteer to move yourself and not have to be told to do it.
1/8th Sportsman Buggy
Sportsman Buggy is the same as Pro Buggy. The only difference is the "Break out" rule applies. If you are running Sportsman and turning times that are much faster than the rest of the sportsman field then you will be moved to Pro. The lap times have not been determined yet but the final decision will be made by CFRCR Staff. Normally this type situation is obvious and as a honest driver should volunteer to move yourself and not have to be told to do it.
1/8th Electric Buggy
Electric Buggy class is defined as any make (or conversion) of 1/8 scale electric buggy consisting of 3 diffs, front, center and rear. Must run a body that is designed for the vehicle and class. Any buggy tire can be ran. Any surface radio can be used. If not using DSM type radio the radio will be impounded in the control booth until your race.
Reverse is not allowed in this class. Please lock it out on your ESC, or remember not to use it. If you are caught using reverse, you will either be docked laps in the main or be asked to forfeit your current race.
2WD SCT
This class is for all 1/10 2WD Short Course Trucks. All manufacturers are welcome in this class, with the following restrictions:
  • Must run a 1/10 SC body that was originally made for 1/10 SC Class, and must cover at least 1/2 of the tire tread that contacts the ground.
  • Chassis must be designed for this class, in other words no converted buggy or truggy chassis. (If in doubt, ask me)
  • Must run bumpers in the original positions on the truck (front and rear)
  • Cannot use reverse in this class!!!
4WD SCT
This class is for all 1/10 4WD Short Course Trucks. All manufacturers are welcome in this class, with the following restrictions:
  • Must run a 1/10 SC body that was originally made for 1/10 SC Class, and must cover at least 1/2 of the tire tread that contacts the ground.
  • Chassis must be designed for this class, in other words no converted buggy or truggy chassis. (If in doubt, ask me)
  • Must run bumpers in the original positions on the truck (front and rear)
  • Cannot use reverse in this class!!!
Young Guns (any vehicle)
Kid's novice is a new class for us this year and will probably go through alot of changes but here are some ground rules to start.
  • must not be competeing in any other class
  • max age is 12 (certain stituations could be considered)
  • any vehicle that is currently a class at CFRCR can run
  • parent must be involved in pit or turn marshal (or their representative)
  • parent must explain racing courtesy and generally how the race procedure works to their novice racer.
  • parent is responsible for radio freq. coordination and making sure the radio is impounded when not racing.

 
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