R/C Stockcars

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An R/C Stockcar is a 1/10th scale functional model of a New Zealand style stockcar.

An R/C Stockcar

[edit] Rules

Chassis: To be constructed of either steel or aluminium, and built using 1/10th scale donor cars

Car Mass: Must be between 2.8kgs - 4.5kgs (race-ready)

Car Dimensions: Maximum width - 320mm Maximum length - 450mm

Bumper Height: Minimum height 20mm All cars must run a hoop on the front bumper - Minimum hoop height of 45mm measured from the ground and minimum width of 75mm wide

Motors: Must be brushed and between 27 and 23 turns with a fixed end bell.

Batteries: Must be a 6 cell 7.2v battery. Capacity of battery is open

Drivetrain: 4wd or 2wd is allowed

Wheels and Tyres: Must be of 1/10 scale. Tyre choice is open

Bodys: Cars must run a body and bonnet that resembles a car body. Body and bonnet must be fitted at all times when racing.

Numbers: Cars must display there numbers on both sides of the body.

[edit] Donor Chassis

The chassis is made from either steel or aluminium and then bolted to an R/C car donor chassis. The most common R/C donor chassis used is the Tamiya TT-01 as they are cheap and tough, but any R/C chassis can be used if it fits within the rules.

[edit] Racing

Racing is contact (crashing is allowed) and is held on an oval track made from tarmac or concrete. Indoor venues are also used, floor types vary according to venue.