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TCS Confirmed Drivers for the Nationals 2010 Driver Registry 2010 Race Format Rules & Regulations 2010 TCS Race Schedule 2010

 

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Updated: March 2, 2010

All radio control car-racing hobbyists are welcome to join the series. Whether you’re new to the sport or a seasoned racing hobbyist we invite you to partake in the Tamiya Championship Series where fun and good competitive racing is our top priority.

“Factory Team” drivers (drivers who are, or have ever been, employed or supported by a factory, manufacturer or distributor as part of a factory racing team) are not allowed to compete for prizes or awards. This includes drivers that received sponsorship that entailed a monthly salary from a factory and received paid airfare/accommodations to racing events.

There will always be racers who will try and get a deal of some kind. This cannot be avoided and therefore we ask for a balance as much as possible.

The hardcore factory sponsored driver may not participate. An example of racers that Tamiya Canada would not allow to compete would be Martin Crisp, Corey Whiteman, or Kevin Herbert. These types of drivers are clearly supported by a factory and would not be eligible.

GENERAL RULES

  1. Tamiya parts only. No parts from other manufactures unless specified here.
  2. Any manufacturer's electronic speed control, radio equipment, servo saver, antenna, antenna mount, pinion and spur gears, ball bearing, motor fan, motor heat sink are allowed in all classes.
  3. A 27 MHz or 75 MHz radio systems must be used. A minimum of 2 frequencies is required. 2.4 GHz systems are also allowed.
  4. Lipo TECH rule: In the interest of safety and fairness, all LIPO batteries will be volt metered at TECH prior to a "race or qualifying" heat. Lipo batteries exceeding 8.44 volts will not be allowed to race on the track until after they have been discharged.
  5. Any Tamiya Hop-Op Option and spare part is allowed as long as it is used in the way it was designed, and on the vehicle it was designed for.
  6. It is strictly forbidden to cut, mill or lighten the chassis in any class. It is strictly forbidden to re-engineer or modify the car in any way other than with Tamiya Hop-Ups. (This applies to all classes)
  7. All bodies must be painted and must be cut along the trim lines. No extra vents or holes may be added to the body.
  8. Any motor connector or direct hard wiring to the motor is allowed.
  9. Any battery connector or direct hard wiring to the battery is allowed.
  10. Tire conditioners are allowed on rubber/foam tires in all classes, but may be restricted at certain venues. (Some TCS host sites do not allow additives due to the track being indoors and the lack of ventilation)
  11. In order to keep tech moving quickly and smoothly, tire warmers are no longer allowed in the tech area.
  12. Motor Heat Sink Tech Rule: The use of any manufacturer's heat sink is legal; HOWEVER, it is illegal to form ice on your heat sink for use during your race or qualifying heat.
  13. Motor Fan Rule: The use of any manufacturer's cooling fan is legal. However, the fan must be no larger than 1" x 1" and must run off of the receiver. It is ILLEGAL to have a secondary battery to power the fan. No more than 2 fans in a vehicle. (If you have a fan on your ESC it counts as 1 fan)
  14. All bodies must use the wings that are supplied in the kit. Mixing and matching ABS plastic wings between different bodies is not allowed. Part number 53470 (Lightweight Wing) and 53604 (Racing Wing Set) or any future OPTIONAL wing set is allowed to be used for any sedan or sports car body.
  15. Lightweight screws that are made of aluminium, steel or Titanium that are made by other manufacturers are allowed. (i.e. Any screw is legal).
  16. The use of thin shims (available at most hobby stores and available by Tamiya) to space out the slop or play in suspension arms, steering bell-cranks and wheel axles is permitted in all vehicle classes. Shimming the aforementioned components of the car in a way that alters the geometry of the car or its basic geometry design is not legal.
  17. The use of O-Rings on shock ball ends and camber/steering links is allowed.
  18. Enlarging or creating extra vent holes in wheels is not permitted. We will allow tires/wheels bought for the 2009 season that have had vent holes to be used in the 1st half of the 2010 season.
  19. If a driver finds a loophole within the rules, the exploitation will be deemed illegal at the discretion of the race director.
  20. Any modification not called out specifically in these rules is not legal.
  21. Should your car not meet the TCS Rules / Requirements your car will be removed from the event, there is no refund on your entry fee. Minor infringements of the rules can be discussed and resolved with TCS Officials (for example: running without a Tamiya body is something that will need to be corrected immediately in order to continue racing); major/recurring infractions will lead to disqualification.

BATTERY RULES

  • The GT2, Mini Sports, and Formula One classes will only be allowed to use the following spec batteries.

  • REEDY SPEC 2400 LIPO (part#713)

  • REEDY 2400 Wolf Pack, Peak/ Orion 2400 Sport packs either Ni-cad or NIMH

  • The GT1, Tarmac Buggy, and Rally WRC classes are allowed to use any ROAR approved Lipo, Ni-cad, and NIMH battery. No Soft case batteries or home made hard cases! Please check the ROAR rules/ website for approved Lipo batteries.  www.roarracing.com

GT1 SUPER TOURING

  1. All Tamiya TA, TB, TT, TL, EVO, 414, 415, and 416 series sedan chassis' (TA01, TA02, TA03, TA04, TA-05, TL01, TT-01, TT-01R, TT-01E, TB01, TB-02, TB-02R, TB-03, TB Evo 1,2,3,4,5 MS, FF01, FF02, 414M, 414MII & 415, 415MS, 415MSX, 415MSX MRE, 415MSXX, 416).
  2. Tamiya Hop-Ups only.
  3. 13.5 ROAR Legal Brushless motors and the Reedy 19t Spec Challenger, Peak/Orion 19t Dynasty/element brushed motors.
  4. Batteries may be taped in or clamped in by the supplied Tamiya holder. Leaving out the Tamiya plastic battery holder is legal.
  5. Tamiya rubber tires, inserts, and wheels only.
  6. No extra vent holes are permitted to be drilled on the wheels.
  7. Changing the camber-link positions on the car other than the way it was intended is not allowed.
  8. Tamiya Subaru Legacy bodies are NOT allowed for 2010. (This is due to supply).
  9. GT1 falls under the non-spec battery rules. Check General battery rules above.

GT2 TOURING

  1. All Tamiya TA, TB and TL series sedan chassis' (TA01, TA02, TA03, TA04, TAO5, TL01, TB01, FF01, FF02, TTO1, TBO2, TB03).
  2. Tamiya Sport tuned black can 540 motors (Item#53068). "Silver Can" may be used.
  3. Tamiya 24mm tires, inserts, and wheels only.
  4. Tub chassis only, no double deck chassis' allowed.
  5. Spec Battery rules apply.
  6. No extra vent holes in the wheels.
  7. Changing the camber-link positions on the car other than the way it was intended is not allowed.
  8. All Tamiya Touring and Sports car bodies are allowed. (No B4 Subaru Legacy bodies)
  9. Batteries may be taped in or clamped in by the supplied Tamiya holder. Leaving out the Tamiya plastic battery holder is legal.
  10. Tamiya Hop-Ups allowed, no chassis lightening allowed.
  11. There is a Final Drive ratio limit of 5.6. This is not a fixed gear ratio. You can lower (slower top speed) for tighter tracks ,etc..

MINI SPORTS

  1. Any Tamiya M03, M04, or M05 chassis car that uses the 60D size tire or smaller.
  2. Tamiya Hop-Ups allowed, no chassis lightening allowed.
  3. Kit type closed-end bell, silver can motor only. Motors must not perform better that a 1.3amp draw at 2volts.
  4. Spec Battery rules apply.
  5. Tamiya rubber tires, inserts, and wheels only.
  6. Stuffing tires with inserts to create a "ballooned" tire, and producing overdrive is not legal. Tire diameter limit will be limited to 60mm.
  7. It is legal to use the maximum pinion gear size on all front-drive and rear drive Mini cars. I.E. 20-tooth on the M03 and 21-tooth on the M04.
  8. Any Tamiya plastic or aluminium hop-up damper may be used.
  9. Batteries may be taped in, in lieu of using the supplied battery holder.
  10. Chassis drive must follow the type of body that you are using. (i.e. No RWD Mini Coopers)

FORMULA ONE

  1. Tamiya F103, F104 chassis only.
  2. Tamiya Black Can Sport Tuned Motors. Item# 53068. (Silver can motor can be used)
  3. Tamiya Foam Tires only.
  4. Driver Helmut must be installed.
  5. No extra aero aids, this includes adding or enlarging wings/winglets.
  6. Air intakes can be cut out to bring airflow. (Example the air intake above driver’s head).
  7. Spec Battery rules apply.
  8. Modifying or lightening chassis and or suspension parts is not allowed. (i.e. geometry)
  9. Tamiya Hop-ups only.

TARMAC BUGGY

  1. The following chassis’s are allowed. DF-02, DF-03, DB-01 and 501X, 511
  2. Tamiya Hop-Ups only.
  3. Tamiya buggy tires, inserts, and wheels only.
  4. Trimming or removing pin spikes is allowed
  5. Changing the camber-link positions on the car other than the way it was intended is not allowed.
  6. Tarmac Buggy, Rally, and GT1 fall under the non-spec battery rules. Check General battery rules.
  7. 13.5 ROAR Legal Brushless motors and the Reedy 19t Spec Challenger, Peak/Orion 19t Dynasty/element brushed motors.
  8. Vintage 4wd Tamiya buggies like Boomerang, Hotshot, etc. can be used. Just remember these are old vehicles and parts some parts may not be in production.

RALLY WRC (Canada Class)

  1. The following Chassis’s are allowed. (TLO1, TAO3, TB01, TB02, FF01, FF02, TT01, TTO1E, DF03RA).
  2. Must use a tub type chassis. Double deck chassis' are not allowed.
  3. Tamiya Rally Tires only Racing Radial item# 50419, Rally Block item# 50476, and Semi Slick item# 50810.
  4. Only Tamiya Bodies that are representative of World Rally competition may be used.
  5. Tamiya Sliver can motors only.
  6. Any Tamiya Hop-up options may be used as long as it is used for the chassis it was designed for.
  7. Rally and GT1 fall under the non-spec battery rules. Check General battery rules.

NITRO TOURING (Canada Class)

  1. The following chassis’s are allowed. (TG10 MK.I, TG10R, TG10 Mk.II, TGS, TNS.)
  2. Any Tamiya Hop-up options.
  3. Any manufacturer's Foam tires.
  4. Tamiya Bodies only. Vent and refuelling holes are allowed.
  5. Any manufactures engine. (Max size .12)
  6. Will only be run at outdoor events.
  7. For the class to run, we will need a minimum of 5 drivers signed up 5 days prior to race day.

 

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