dna4engr
Rock Crawler
Everyone,
We had a productive meeting yesterday. Some interesting changes for 2017 but overall things are pretty similar to last year. Just opening the door for more innovation and people.
Comp Series
· Season fee – $30 for season, or $5 per comp. Last day to buy in for EOY banquet is comp 6. Run all classes for 1 fee. Women and children are free.
· Number of comps = 8
· Scale Class rules:
· Class Additions
Scaler Events
- Number of events - TBD
- MN State Scale battle (independent of the point series)
- TTC events
Thanks to everyone who attended.
Please reply below with questions. The rules are not up for debate in this thread. However, we encourage questions for clarification.
We had a productive meeting yesterday. Some interesting changes for 2017 but overall things are pretty similar to last year. Just opening the door for more innovation and people.
Comp Series
· Season fee – $30 for season, or $5 per comp. Last day to buy in for EOY banquet is comp 6. Run all classes for 1 fee. Women and children are free.
· Number of comps = 8
· Scale Class rules:
- In order to level the playing field, especially for novice drivers or less modified rigs, we will ease up on course design in the trail classes (Barry can only set up pro and sporty lol). Yes this is subjective, however we are going to try and see if this helps. Course designs that are technical and realistic for stock or slightly modified trucks. Bonus gates will still be very very challenging.
- Overall Scale Rules (see exceptions in “fun run” below)
- NO MOA – must be shaft driven – only 1 transmission
- Axle quantity not limited to 2 axles (6x6 and 8x8 welcome)
- Driver can only run a rig in 1 of the 2 classes. If you brought two sizes of tires, chose a class and run in it.
- You must finish the day in the rig you started on the first course. If your rig is not repairable, at least try to start a course rather than DNS.
- NO electronics on axles or suspension links, except the servo. This includes batteries (stock vaterra Ascender is an exception)
- Winches will be allowed to use in 2017. This does not mean you need to buy and install a winch. You can use your own on the rig (if you have one) or use the “recovery” winch (we will be building for the club) which can be used by the driver to get over a difficult obstacle. For example, if you have a difficult obstacle, use the recovery winch to get over the obstacle. Time continues to run the whole time, so use this to your strategic advantage.
- Using a winch installed on your vehicle is a +3 penalty each time you use it.
- Using the “recovery” winch is a +5 penalty each time you use it
- Scale point out this season will be 60 points instead of 40. This is to facilitate more drivers being able to make it to the end of the course. Scale classes only
- 1.9 Scale Rig rules
- Weighted Knuckles (dlux, TSS) - Yes
- Knuckle weights – No
- Weighted wheels/tires and rotating brake discs/drums - Yes
- 1.9 scale tires – Siping, trimming, shaving allowed. No Cut-and-shut
- Scale body (plastic, wood, or metal) that is at least as long as the wheelbase
- Ladder frame chassis that extends over both axles by at least 3” total (combination of front and back)
- Front bumper required. Must be mechanically attached to chassis (or part of tube chassis). Must extend outside the frame rails.
- New - OEM chassis like twin hammers, CC01, CR01, wraith or Bomber with 1.9 tires are allowed. (At least one solid axle)
- New - Sliders required out to the bottom of the body doors(exceptions: OEM cage or tub designs - do not heavily modify and remove these please). The scx10 II side plates are sufficient.
- 2.2 Scale Rig rules
- Knuckle weights and weighted knuckles – Yes
- Ladder frame or tube chassis (OEM or custom) - at least as long as the wheelbase
- 2.2 scale tires - Siping, trimming, shaving allowed. Cut and shut allowed if using scale tires
- New - Front bumper required. Mechanically attached to chassis (bolt/weld/braze) and as wide as the chassis rails at the front (incorporate or add somehow to tube chassis designs)
- New - Gmade R1 chassis allowed again
- New – 4WS allowed on rigs over 8lbs. +5 penalty for first usage on course, use on remainder of course without penalty. If equipped but unused, no penalty assessed
- 2.2 Pro - No Changes from 2016
- 2.2 Sporty - USRCCA rules for sportsman/shafty rigs)
· Class Additions
- Sporty Class – there is approximately 5-6 rigs expected. Will run after the pro class, depending on attendance.
- New/Beginner Class –– “Fun Run” category
- For new people who want to try out comping but may be intimidated by the rigs in the normal classes. Truly in the run what ya brung category
- Run on the 1.9 course regardless of the vehicle you have (1.9, 2.2, moa, etc)
- Entry is Free, better drivers who come regularly will be encouraged to move up into comp classes.
- Running order – No changes
Scaler Events
- Number of events - TBD
- MN State Scale battle (independent of the point series)
- Focus on MN drivers and opportunity to cross over with the facebook group in a competition style event
- Full SORRCA Rules Scale competition with Class 2 and Class 3.
- Scale points tabulated and factored into final results
- More details to come
- Adam volunteered his property to build a course
- There is also other land that Adam has access to
- Thompson Dam possibly
- Gilbert ORV – would this work
- Locations and dates - TBD
- TTC events
- The Fall TTC at Phil's was a great success and one helluva good time
- We will plan a series for 2017
- 3-4 events in the year. 1 will be a dry event (no mud/water courses)
- Some events will be only 3-4 courses vs. the normal 7
- More details to come
Thanks to everyone who attended.
Please reply below with questions. The rules are not up for debate in this thread. However, we encourage questions for clarification.
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