About the South-West Tour "Championship R/C Racing Series"

Info about "The South-West Tour Championship Series"

The series is a 10 race series based in Southern California. This series is considered an OVAL series.   The cars used in the series are 1/10th scale electric "Pan Cars". These cars run speeds between 30 and 60 mph depending on the track surface and size. .

Basic RULES: (Short Read)

For ALL 1/10th "PAN CAR" classes for 2008

Weight - 38 oz. w/ personal transponder (or w/o a handout transponder)
Minimum Body Height - 4.25000" (Except on VELODROME, Velodrome is 4.5000")
Batteries -LIPO Orion 3200 LIPO (Peak 3200 also ok)
4 CELL - upto 4600 mah NiMh sub "C"

Bodies - STOCK CAR (Nascar type)
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Wings - side dams must not exceed 2.00" x 3.750" and wings must NOT be wider than the rear axle of the car.

Spoilers - may NOT have side dams, 0.7500" max w/ WING, 2.000" w/o wing.

The "SERIES" classes

STOCK - Novak 21.5 Brushless Motors

LIMITED. - Novak 17.5 Brushless Motors

MODIFIED - Novak 10.5 Brushless Motors

Open MOD aka SFM. - Any Brushed or Brushless motor - w/lipo or 6 cell Nimh.

NASTRUCK - NasTruck (Oval truck type bodies, w/ 2" max spoiler) 17.5/Lipo will be the combo for NASTRUCK in 2008 (Spoilers on trucks may be 2.500")

We also offer for the NEW racer a ROOKIE class that is offered at 1/2 price entry. (If it appears you don't belong in this class you will quickly removed) This class will run using breakout rules for min. lap time and will race a lapped race format vs. .racing for time.

NOTE: Battery OVERCHARGING will not be tolerated on LIPO batteries - at NO time should these batteries have more than 8.45 volts of charge in them:

NOTE: Modification to Brushless Motor are NOT allowed.

NOTE: Issues not directly addressed are NOT to be considered LEGAL - all rules are subject to Tech/Race Director, and may change w/o warning.

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This will take the rules a little further in depth - I think I got them all on the same point...

Important:

Lipo batteries will be allowed. The ONLY approved LiPo battery for the 2008 season is the Orion/Peak 3200 “carbon edition” battery. These batteries must NOT be charged beyond 8.40 volts +/- .05 volts. (Any battery tested over 8.45 volts will not be run and driver subject to DQ for the event, or possibly banned from future racing)

Motors - Only approved NOVAK Brushless motors will be allowed in the 21.5, 17.5 and 10.5 classes. The 21.5 and 17.5 motors shall not be altered in any way other than the addition of a NOVAK Heat Sink and/or ceramic bearings. Do to the fact there are various versions of the 4300/10.5 motor, the NEW and OLD styles may be run. The older versions may be upgraded to the newer endbells with the larger bearing (Ribbed and Non-Ribbed) The standard size Sintered rotor MAY be added (This is the 12.3mm rotor, part #5908) and the NOVAK Heat Sink may be run.

Electronic Speed Controls - Novak SS, GTB, XBR, LRP Sphere, Sphere Comp and Sphere Comp TC are the only approved ESC’s at this time. (This includes all the versions of the SS and GTB)

NOTE: If a OPEN MODIDIFIED CLASS is Run - This class may be run with ANY Mfg. Brushed/Brushless Motor (540 size) any Mfg. Brand ESC, and other cased LIPO batteries may be run at MY descretion. (ASK FIRST)

NOTE: Up to 4600 NiMh cell batteries may be run in the 17.5/Lipo class with the use of the Novak 10.5 motors. (This rule will be under review and monitored)

Conduct Rules:

It is hoped that all the SWTour events will be full of fun, excitement and good competition.

Drivers should not yell or cuss at other competitors, on or off the track.

Drivers should not yell or cuss at corner marshals. In most cases the marshal did not wreck your car - and he will try to help you.

Rough driving, intentional contact will not be tolerated. Drivers should maintain a fair amount of sportsmanship if/when accidents do happen.

Do NOT leave the drivers stand during your race. If your car gets broken - stay on the stand - quietly until the end of your race. Do not disrupt the other drivers still on the stand.

On the Track

Cars on the track must be under control. Remember the heat races are just for qualifying, and if your car can not be driven without spinning, flipping and/or crashing it should be pulled from the track. 2008 will see the use of the BLACK FLAG call more than in the past. If your car is affecting other drivers runs, you need to pull it from the track. (This should be common sense )

Corner Marshalling

All racers are responsible to marshal - When your race is finished take your cars to the TECH area and head to the track to marshal. PLEASE Do Not go all the way to the pit area as this slows down the event because we have to WAIT ON YOU.

If you can not marshal - YOU need to find someone to marshal FOR you. If you are running ‘multiple classes’ and can not marshal the heat following your own - MAKE arrangements for someone to marshal - and be expected to be called on the VOLUNTEER when marshals are needed during the race day.

When placing a car back on the track - DO NOT place it in the racing line. (Especially at the Velodrome) The cars need to be safely placed out of the line of traffic and the driver must safely bring it up to speed and blend into traffic. Drivers also need to pay attention and stay above the bottom racing line.

Tech

ALL Cars need to go to TECH immediately following your race. You will be subject to DQ for your best run if you by-pass the tech table.

Battery Voltage MAY be subject to be tech before your heat -

General Car Rules

The SWTour Series hopes to emulate ‘Real Race Cars’ in a small scale way.

General appearance - Body. Our body rules are pretty light. Bodies should be run that are similar to those run in NASCAR, ARCA, etc. Bodies from the 1990’s to current may be run and do not require a molded part number on the windshields.

Wings or spoilers may be used. Spoilers used w/o a wing should be no more than 2.00” tall from the surface of the decklid (on cars) and 2.50” tall from the surface of the bed (on trucks) When a wing is used w/ a spoiler the spoiler should be no more than .50” tall.

Wings side dams should be no more than 2” tall and 3.75” long, and the wing should not be wider than that bodies widest point. (At this time there are no mounting restrictions)

Body Height - roof heights will be 4.50” min height for stock cars on the velo, and 4.25” in short tracks. For trucks the min. roof height will be 4.75” on the velo and 4.50” on the short tracks.

Windows may NOT be cut out of bodies - no free passing air through the drivers compartment area (like done on dirt cars)

Wheel wells must be cut out to a minimum diameter of the actual wheel.

Bodies may have the back section cut out, or left in.

Minor ‘flaring’ of fenders will be allowed - at tech’s discretion.

Wheel Base - 9.75” min 11.25” MAX (Center of front axle to center of rear axle)

Tracking Width (Rear Axle) MIN. 7.125” (measured on VELOS only)

Mimum weight - ALL Classes 38oz.

Some vital issues may have been missed by these posted rules. ANY ISSUES Not Directly addressed in these rules will be solely subject to approval by the Race/Tech director. If in question —ASK.

Site created 11-17-2001
Team Underground Racing
e-mail: joe@southwesttour.com