Types
            of Vehicles
            
              - Tamiya cars and
                parts only.
 
             
            Racing Car Features
              
             
              - Cars must be run
                in four wheel drive format. Modification to front or rear wheel
                drive is prohibited.
 
              - The body must be
                secured properly to the chassis, so that it will not come off
                during the race. Tamiya stock or Hop-Up bodies are allowed and
                may be modified by the racer. Unrealistic body modifications or
                scratch built tube frames are not allowed.
 
              - Race cars that may
                be a potential hazard to the track or other cars, are not allowed
                to race.
 
              - All cars must be
                inspected by the race officials. All components must comply with
                the rules and regulations. Cars that have not passed inspection
                may not participate.
 
              - Possession of a
                spare car is permitted on the condition that the features and
                degree of modification are identical with the approved car. Spare
                car is also required to pass inspection. Cars cannot be switched
                during the same heat.
 
              - Roller requirements:
                Maximum of 6 pieces total
 
             
            Size of Cars
              
             
              - Maximum width (including
                rollers, etc.) 105mm (4.13")
 
              - Maximum height (including
                rear wing) 70mm (2.76")
 
              - Maximum length (including
                bumper, stabilizer, etc.) 165mm (6.10")
 
              - Minimum ground clearance
                1mm (.004")
 
              - Minimum weight,
                ready to run 90gms 
 
              - Tire diameter not
                less than 22mm (.87") or greater than 35mm (1.38")
 
              - Tire width not less
                than 8mm (.31") or greater than 26mm (1.02")
 
             
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            Motor 
             
              - Cars must use the
                stock 130 type motor included in the kit or motors available in
                the Tamiya Tune-Up parts range.
 
              - All cars are limited
                to one motor only
 
              - Motors cannot be
                modified either externally or internally.
 
              - Some events may
                limit the type of motor that may be used
 
             
            Power Source
              
             
              - All cars must use
                two AA batteries of either Zinc/Carbon, Alkaline or Ni-Cad
 
              - Batteries that have
                been tampered with or which have torn coverings will not be allowed
 
             
            Tune-Up or Hop-Up
              Parts 
             
              - Tune-Up parts are
                limited to Tamiya only
 
              - Parts may be modified
                as long as they meet regulation requirements
 
             
            Modifications
             Please use the
              following guidelines when modifying a car 
             
              - Body and chassis
                may be trimmed, drilled or sanded to lighten.
 
              - Modifications made
                to car using Tamiya or scratch built parts are allowed
 
              - Scratch built chassis
                or alteration of wheelbase is not allowed
 
              - Gears may be modified
                for weight savings is allowed, but changing the number of teeth
                is prohibited
 
              - The car must be
                fitted with stock or Tamiya Tune-Up parts wheels and tires. Wheels
                and tires can be modified providing they are not potentially damaging
                to the track or other race cars or entrants
 
              - Stock bodies may
                be modified as long as it retains its basic appearance
 
              - Battery terminals
                and electronics must be stock or from available Tamiya Tune-Up
                parts and are limited to one set per car.
 
              - Modifying chassis
                to expose gear components is prohibited
 
             
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            Decorating Bodies
              
             
              - All race cars must
                be individually distinguishable. Paint or apply stickers to molded
                bodies and paint clear bodies.
 
             
            Vehicle inspection
              
             
              - All cars must be
                inspected by the race official prior to racing
 
              - No changes may be
                made to the car once it has passed inspection 
 
              - Race officials may
                randomly inspect any car at any point of the race. Cars found
                not to be in compliance will loose all previous results. Entrant
                must bring cars back into compliance with the rules in order to
                return to the event
 
             
            Penalties 
              
             
              - When an entrant
                is found pushing, throwing or releasing a car prior to the starting
                signal, the race director may impose a penalty such as additional
                time
 
             
            Disqualification
             The focus for
              these events is fun. However racers may be disqualified for the
              following reasons: 
             
              - If the car is potentially
                damaging to the track or to other cars or racers
 
              - When the car is
                found to have been intentionally modified to interfere with other
                cars during racing
 
              - If the racer intentionally
                disrupts other cars or the track while racing is in session
 
              - Modifying the car
                after inspection
 
              - Disobeying officials
                or disrupting the race
 
              - Displaying non-sportsman
                like behavior that is disturbing to others
 
             
            Restrictions
              
             
              - A car may be used
                by only one person (two or more persons may not share a car)
 
              - Age restrictions
                may apply to some classes or events
 
             
            Concours d'Elegance
              
             
              - Awards will be presented
                to the cars that display the best finish, workmanship and overall
                appearance
 
              - Concours entries
                are not limited to race participants
 
              - Concours contests
                may be held at the discretion of the race director
 
             
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