Official NMRCC Trail Class Rules

[Hittman]

Trail class is meant to get scale type rigs competing in competition style courses. It is meant to run all types of scale rigs, from box stock to highly modified. Currently, we are only running two classes, 1.9 and 2.2. Nationally there are sub sections to these classes, but due to the small turn out, and lack of competition staff, we will stick to running those two classes.

Trail class consists of 10 gate courses with 1-2 optional bonuses. Course time will be 5-6minutes. Rules and penalties will follow that of the USRCCA competition rules.
Penalties points and explanations can be found here in the OFFICIAL LINK:
http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/rcca-rules/420729-2013-rules.html

Here are the vehicle regulations. They do apply for both classes:

Chassis:

-Chassis will be a stock rail, stock tube, custom tube, and TVP (twin vertical plate) is allowed for exception for Redcat rigs. NO competition style chassis allowed.
-All electronics (excluding servo) will be chassis mounted.

Vehicle weight/ Added weight:

-Knuckle weights are NOT allowed.
-Weight can be added in the wheels internally or externally.
-A weighted knuckle (Dlux V2 knuckle) is expectable.

Body:

-Bodies must be scale in appearance.
-Tube frame chassis must have a minimum of at least a roof, hood, and sidepanels.
-Hardbodies are allowed.
-NO competition style bodies

Tires:

-Scale tires only.
-NO competition or pin tires allowed.
-Tires can be sanded, siped, and trimmed.
-Cut and shut tires are allowed.

--Banned tire list--
Sedonas
Rovers
Voodoo pins
RC4WD pins
Losi boss claws
Chisels
Panthers (all types)

Wheels:

-Wheels must be either 2.2" or 1.9", no other sizes. They will be ran with the corresponding tire, and ran in the corresponding class.

Electronics:

-One motor limit
-No 4WS or Dig is allowed.

 

[Hittman]

Updated for 2016

 

[bmuzz1]

Just so I'm clear, you can not run a servo on axle?

 

[Newcrawler24]

Excluding so axle mounted servo is okay.

TraneDrift

 

[Chingon]

Updated Trail Class Rules:

2025/2026 Trail Class Rules
They do apply for both classes (1.9 and 2.2) unless specified:
Any rule with asterisks is new

Chassis:
- Chassis rail length must be as long as the wheelbase (adding parts to the chassis to make it longer isn't allowed)**
- Chassis can be any regular rail (metal or carbon fiber), stock rail, stock tube, custom tube, and TVP (twin vertical plate).
Vehicle weight/ Added weight:
- Knuckle weights ARE allowed. Weighted wheels are allowed.

Body:
- Bug bodies ARE allowed
- Bodies must be scale in appearance.
- Tube frame chassis must have a minimum of at least a roof, hood, and sidepanels.
- Hardbodies are allowed.
- NO competition style bodies such as Lattice Innovation bodies, or 1/16 and smaller bodies

Tires:
- Scale tires only.
- NO competition or pin tires allowed.
- Tires can be siped, grooved and trimmed.
- Cut and shut tires are allowed, but as for the 1.9 class, only narrowing is allowed (no sidewall modifications)**
--BANNED TIRE LIST--
ALL Pin style tires are not allowed (For example: Reefs RC Cheater tires or Ibex)**
Sedonas
Rovers
Dlux Goats**
JConcepts Ruptures**
Extreme Route Lampreys**
Losi boss claws
Chisels
Panthers (all types)

Wheels:
- Wheels must be either 2.2" or 1.9", no other sizes. They will be ran with the corresponding tire, and ran in the corresponding class.

Electronics:
- One motor limit
- No 4WS or Dig is allowed.

Courses:
Trail Class courses consist of 10 gate courses with 3 optional bonuses. Course time is 6 minutes.

Rules and penalties:
Rules and penalties will follow that of the USRCCA/WRCCA competition rules.

High-Level Penalty overview: Reverse: 1 point - Gate Marker: 10 points - Rollover: 5 points - Boundary Marker: 10 points - Vehicle Touch (Repair & Repositions): 10 points - Course Direction: 10 points - DNF: 40 points - DNS: 50 points

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