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Any one up for starting scale comps in Sacramento (Citrus Heights, CA) @ Fast Track Hobbies? Course was redone to be more scaler friendly. The only requirement until we know how many rigs to expect is that wheels and tires be 1.9's. A few of us are going to be there Thursday night 7-7:30 ish. July, 1
Update on nights, we will meet again Thursday, July 8th but will be switching to Tuesday nights starting July 13th Start time around 7ish so the guys at fast track can get home.
Here are the rules we are working towards. I got them from "KAETWO" which will go into effect for national events in 2011. We are just starting so I'm sure we can work out details as we go.
***PLEASE NOTE***
THESE RULES ARE FOR 2011 AND WILL NOT TAKE EFFECT UNTIL NOV. 1ST, 2010 JUST AFTER THE SEASON CLOSURE COMP.
WE WILL MODIFY THE RULES AS NEEDED BEFORE THE ABOVE DEADLINE
Vehicle Classes
Street Class
• Description - An off-road vehicle that you would drive to the trail head
• Vehicle must have a windshield
• Wheels must be aligned within the bodies wheel wells
• The inside of the tire cannot extend beyond the bodies wheel well
• Vehicle must run a full length rail chassis (The rail chassis must be as long as the vehicles wheelbase)
• You cannot have an open buggy back. If your vehicle has a bed, it must be filled and resemble a working bed.
• No dovetailed bodies (front or rear)
• 115mm / 4.5" max tire size with no rim restrictions
• 12" Max. wheelbase for Pro class / no wheelbase restriction for Sportsman
• 20 Min. Scale Points Required for the Pro class
• 15 Min. Scale Points Required for the Sportsman Class
• Scale points above a classes min. up too 30 points will be deducted from there overall score.
• Gates will be 11" wide
Trail Class
• Description - An off-road vehicle that you would trailer to the trail head
• 140mm / 5.5" max tire size with no rim restrictions
• 20 Min. Scale Points Required for the Pro class
• 15 Min. Scale Points Required for the Sportsman Class
• Scale points above a classes min. up too 30 points will be deducted from there overall score
• Gates will be 12" wide
• Not all 140mm / 5.5" tires will be allowed. Please see ban list below;
Tire Ban List
• Losi Claws
• Losi Comp Claws
• Hot Bodies Rovers
• Hot Bodies Sedonas
• HPI Rock Grabbers
• Panther Cougars
• Panther Leopards
• Pro-Line Chisels
• RC4WD Rocklin
• RC4WD X-Locks
• JConcepts Rocx
• Pitbull Rock Beast
As new competition specific tires are released this list may be updated.
General Vehicle Details
V.1 Vehicles must resemble a real 1:1 rig and it will be up to the collective group to vote on whether a questionable rig is accepted or not.
V.2 Tire size will be determined by measuring the tire with the rig off the ground. Please keep in mind that foam, rims and other factors could increase or decrease the tire diameter, so TEST before you come out to the Events.
V.3 Tire modification such as sipping and cutting lugs is allowed in both the Street Class and the Trail Class. Tire reduction and narrowing is limited to the Trail Class only and is not allowed in the Street Class.
V.4 You must run a rail chassis (for example: Bruiser/Mountaineer, Axial Scale Rig, Reign RC K2-3S, 3L, 4, 5, MFM, X-Trail, CR-01, etc...) The exception to this rule is the Tamiya CC-01 or TA-02 (Hummer, S-10, Ford F-150 and Toyota Hilux)
V.5 No 4 wheel steering allowed
V.6 Single motor shaft driven axles only (no MOA axles)
V.7 No dig, cutter breaks or drive disconnect of any kind
V.8 The vehicles battery/ies, must be mounted to the chassis
V.9 There are no rims distinctions. For example you can run a 1.5, 1.9, 2.0 or 2.2 rim in any class.
V.10 If you are going to use a tow strap or a pull pal during your run, you must carry it on your rig at all times.
V.11 Winching can only be performed off of natural objects (i.e. trees, rocks, ect...), other vehicles or stakes supplied by the course maker. Winching off of a person such as there shoe or hand is not allowed.
V.12 A tuber is a vehicle made from rod or tube from the ground up. Brazing or bolting a tube structure to an SCX-10 chassis for example is NOT a tube chassis and does NOT need to meet these min. requirements. "Tube chassis's are ONLY allowed in the Trail class and will NOT be permitted in Street. It must have a full interior, 2 front seats SIDE BY SIDE, a dash, a steering wheel, a hood panel, a roof panel and a left and right side panel. If it is a jeep, it needs to resemble a jeep. The minimum size for the tubers is as follows:
Height 5 " , measured from bottom of skid pan to the roof top
Width 5 " , measured from the middle of the door bars, side to side
Length - The length of the tub work, minus the front and rear bumpers must be at least the length of the rigs wheelbase. For example if your vehicles wheelbase is 12.5", then your tube work but be at least 12.5" long, minus the front and rear bumpers.
General Details
• An Event will start at 9:00AM with signups at 8:30AM
• Courses will be timed
• An Event will last 4-5 hours
• An Event will consist of 2-4 courses for the day, depending on time restraints.
• Courses may have bonus lines that will require winching. Bonus lines are NOT required but are only there for those that wish to take on the challenge.
• Course will be tough and made to push the scale vehicle limits. This is to encourage competitors to improve there rigs from one Event to another.
• Competitors are encouraged to build and bring obstacles for the Event.
• Winches are HIGHLY recommended!!!!!
Scale Points
Scale points are calculated based on the difficulty of applying them to the scale rig and the impact that the scale item has on the rigs performance. These points and scale items are not 100% inclusive and can be modified as needed.
(You will notice some points that look like this: 1/2 points. To explain, this is NOT one half point. The first number "1" is points awarded for the plastic part the second number "2" is points awarded for the metal part.)
1/2 point – Body accessories – (Jerry Can, Antennae, Exhaust, License Plate, side mirrors, window wipers, mud flaps, fuel cell, non-functioning winch, non-functioning lights etc...) Maximum of 2 points
1/2 point – Recovery equipment – (Highlift Jack, Air Tank, Pull Pale, Tow Rope, Shovel, Break Bar, etc...) Maximum of 2 points
1/2 point – Camping gear – (Sleeping bag, Cooler, etc...) Maximum of 2 of points
1/2 point – Driver 75%/100% complete (Maximum of 1)
1/2 point - Lexan interior
2 points - Functional lights. You must have 2 headlights and 2 tail lights and they must be functioning during your run.
2/3 points - Roll cage (Plastic/Metal)
2/3 points - Roof rack (Plastic/Metal)
2/3 points - Rock rails (Plastic/Metal)
2/3 points – Spare Tire Rack (Plastic/Metal)
3 points - Functional winch (Maximum of 1)
2/4 points – Tube Bed (Plastic/Metal)
2/4 points – 6-Point Role Cage (Plastic/Metal)
2/4 points - Truggy / Flatbed (Plastic/Metal)
1/3 points – Plastic Bumpers (Must be attached to frame) -1 front, -1 rear, -3 for both. Must look like 1:1 bumpers.
2/5 points – Metal Bumpers (Must be attached to frame) -2 front, -2 rear, -5 for both. Must look like 1:1 bumpers.
2/5 points - Leaf springs (single axle/both axle)
3 points – Spare Tire Functional. Must be within ¼” diameter of the tires used on the rig. (Maximum of 1)
3 points - Interior (Must have 2 seats & full dash)
5 points - Chassis mounted steering servo
5 points - Full tube metal cage bolted to chassis - Must run from front bumper to rear bumper. Plastic panels -1, metal panels -3 for a maximum of -8.
7 points - Full tube metal cage permanently attached to chassis - Must run from front bumper to rear bumper. Plastic panels -1, metal panels -3 for a maximum of -10.
7/5 points - Hard plastic body (Full) / Cab only
Penalties
• 2 points for winching (a winch point is received each time a winch hook is anchored.)
• 5 points for rollovers
• 5 points for a touch
• 5 points for touching a gate
• 10 points for a repair
• 10 points for vehicle assisted recovery/winch
• 20 points for a reposition
• -1 point for gate advancement
• There will be a 60 point limit per course
• Timing out will result in 60 points
• DNS is high score plus 20 pts.
• Each competitor will be given 1 free reverse for each gate on course.
Update on nights, we will meet again Thursday, July 8th but will be switching to Tuesday nights starting July 13th Start time around 7ish so the guys at fast track can get home.
Here are the rules we are working towards. I got them from "KAETWO" which will go into effect for national events in 2011. We are just starting so I'm sure we can work out details as we go.
***PLEASE NOTE***
THESE RULES ARE FOR 2011 AND WILL NOT TAKE EFFECT UNTIL NOV. 1ST, 2010 JUST AFTER THE SEASON CLOSURE COMP.
WE WILL MODIFY THE RULES AS NEEDED BEFORE THE ABOVE DEADLINE
Vehicle Classes
Street Class
• Description - An off-road vehicle that you would drive to the trail head
• Vehicle must have a windshield
• Wheels must be aligned within the bodies wheel wells
• The inside of the tire cannot extend beyond the bodies wheel well
• Vehicle must run a full length rail chassis (The rail chassis must be as long as the vehicles wheelbase)
• You cannot have an open buggy back. If your vehicle has a bed, it must be filled and resemble a working bed.
• No dovetailed bodies (front or rear)
• 115mm / 4.5" max tire size with no rim restrictions
• 12" Max. wheelbase for Pro class / no wheelbase restriction for Sportsman
• 20 Min. Scale Points Required for the Pro class
• 15 Min. Scale Points Required for the Sportsman Class
• Scale points above a classes min. up too 30 points will be deducted from there overall score.
• Gates will be 11" wide
Trail Class
• Description - An off-road vehicle that you would trailer to the trail head
• 140mm / 5.5" max tire size with no rim restrictions
• 20 Min. Scale Points Required for the Pro class
• 15 Min. Scale Points Required for the Sportsman Class
• Scale points above a classes min. up too 30 points will be deducted from there overall score
• Gates will be 12" wide
• Not all 140mm / 5.5" tires will be allowed. Please see ban list below;
Tire Ban List
• Losi Claws
• Losi Comp Claws
• Hot Bodies Rovers
• Hot Bodies Sedonas
• HPI Rock Grabbers
• Panther Cougars
• Panther Leopards
• Pro-Line Chisels
• RC4WD Rocklin
• RC4WD X-Locks
• JConcepts Rocx
• Pitbull Rock Beast
As new competition specific tires are released this list may be updated.
General Vehicle Details
V.1 Vehicles must resemble a real 1:1 rig and it will be up to the collective group to vote on whether a questionable rig is accepted or not.
V.2 Tire size will be determined by measuring the tire with the rig off the ground. Please keep in mind that foam, rims and other factors could increase or decrease the tire diameter, so TEST before you come out to the Events.
V.3 Tire modification such as sipping and cutting lugs is allowed in both the Street Class and the Trail Class. Tire reduction and narrowing is limited to the Trail Class only and is not allowed in the Street Class.
V.4 You must run a rail chassis (for example: Bruiser/Mountaineer, Axial Scale Rig, Reign RC K2-3S, 3L, 4, 5, MFM, X-Trail, CR-01, etc...) The exception to this rule is the Tamiya CC-01 or TA-02 (Hummer, S-10, Ford F-150 and Toyota Hilux)
V.5 No 4 wheel steering allowed
V.6 Single motor shaft driven axles only (no MOA axles)
V.7 No dig, cutter breaks or drive disconnect of any kind
V.8 The vehicles battery/ies, must be mounted to the chassis
V.9 There are no rims distinctions. For example you can run a 1.5, 1.9, 2.0 or 2.2 rim in any class.
V.10 If you are going to use a tow strap or a pull pal during your run, you must carry it on your rig at all times.
V.11 Winching can only be performed off of natural objects (i.e. trees, rocks, ect...), other vehicles or stakes supplied by the course maker. Winching off of a person such as there shoe or hand is not allowed.
V.12 A tuber is a vehicle made from rod or tube from the ground up. Brazing or bolting a tube structure to an SCX-10 chassis for example is NOT a tube chassis and does NOT need to meet these min. requirements. "Tube chassis's are ONLY allowed in the Trail class and will NOT be permitted in Street. It must have a full interior, 2 front seats SIDE BY SIDE, a dash, a steering wheel, a hood panel, a roof panel and a left and right side panel. If it is a jeep, it needs to resemble a jeep. The minimum size for the tubers is as follows:
Height 5 " , measured from bottom of skid pan to the roof top
Width 5 " , measured from the middle of the door bars, side to side
Length - The length of the tub work, minus the front and rear bumpers must be at least the length of the rigs wheelbase. For example if your vehicles wheelbase is 12.5", then your tube work but be at least 12.5" long, minus the front and rear bumpers.
General Details
• An Event will start at 9:00AM with signups at 8:30AM
• Courses will be timed
• An Event will last 4-5 hours
• An Event will consist of 2-4 courses for the day, depending on time restraints.
• Courses may have bonus lines that will require winching. Bonus lines are NOT required but are only there for those that wish to take on the challenge.
• Course will be tough and made to push the scale vehicle limits. This is to encourage competitors to improve there rigs from one Event to another.
• Competitors are encouraged to build and bring obstacles for the Event.
• Winches are HIGHLY recommended!!!!!
Scale Points
Scale points are calculated based on the difficulty of applying them to the scale rig and the impact that the scale item has on the rigs performance. These points and scale items are not 100% inclusive and can be modified as needed.
(You will notice some points that look like this: 1/2 points. To explain, this is NOT one half point. The first number "1" is points awarded for the plastic part the second number "2" is points awarded for the metal part.)
1/2 point – Body accessories – (Jerry Can, Antennae, Exhaust, License Plate, side mirrors, window wipers, mud flaps, fuel cell, non-functioning winch, non-functioning lights etc...) Maximum of 2 points
1/2 point – Recovery equipment – (Highlift Jack, Air Tank, Pull Pale, Tow Rope, Shovel, Break Bar, etc...) Maximum of 2 points
1/2 point – Camping gear – (Sleeping bag, Cooler, etc...) Maximum of 2 of points
1/2 point – Driver 75%/100% complete (Maximum of 1)
1/2 point - Lexan interior
2 points - Functional lights. You must have 2 headlights and 2 tail lights and they must be functioning during your run.
2/3 points - Roll cage (Plastic/Metal)
2/3 points - Roof rack (Plastic/Metal)
2/3 points - Rock rails (Plastic/Metal)
2/3 points – Spare Tire Rack (Plastic/Metal)
3 points - Functional winch (Maximum of 1)
2/4 points – Tube Bed (Plastic/Metal)
2/4 points – 6-Point Role Cage (Plastic/Metal)
2/4 points - Truggy / Flatbed (Plastic/Metal)
1/3 points – Plastic Bumpers (Must be attached to frame) -1 front, -1 rear, -3 for both. Must look like 1:1 bumpers.
2/5 points – Metal Bumpers (Must be attached to frame) -2 front, -2 rear, -5 for both. Must look like 1:1 bumpers.
2/5 points - Leaf springs (single axle/both axle)
3 points – Spare Tire Functional. Must be within ¼” diameter of the tires used on the rig. (Maximum of 1)
3 points - Interior (Must have 2 seats & full dash)
5 points - Chassis mounted steering servo
5 points - Full tube metal cage bolted to chassis - Must run from front bumper to rear bumper. Plastic panels -1, metal panels -3 for a maximum of -8.
7 points - Full tube metal cage permanently attached to chassis - Must run from front bumper to rear bumper. Plastic panels -1, metal panels -3 for a maximum of -10.
7/5 points - Hard plastic body (Full) / Cab only
Penalties
• 2 points for winching (a winch point is received each time a winch hook is anchored.)
• 5 points for rollovers
• 5 points for a touch
• 5 points for touching a gate
• 10 points for a repair
• 10 points for vehicle assisted recovery/winch
• 20 points for a reposition
• -1 point for gate advancement
• There will be a 60 point limit per course
• Timing out will result in 60 points
• DNS is high score plus 20 pts.
• Each competitor will be given 1 free reverse for each gate on course.
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would love to make the drive up from east bay to hang with some scale guys just cant do thursday nights. i will keep a eye on this 1 for other gtg or comp on some other day of the week.
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