Louisiana R/C Challenge 2008 Rules
Sportsman Class Rules
You cannot run in sportsman if any of the
following applies.
#1. You have a chassis or engine
sponsorship from a manufacturer or distributor. It does not matter
what percentage the sponsorship is.
#2. You have raced in the expert version of the
class you are registering.
Any sportsman driver that finishes first in any
class will be required to move up to the expert class the following
year.
Any sportsman driver finishing a qualifing time that would would have placed him in the top 25% of the correspoding expert class will be required to move up to the expert class.
GENERAL RULES 1: All General rules and procedures in this book apply to all classes within Louisiana R/C Challenge. Contradictions may occur within these rules by another rule in a specific class.
2: No person attending an Louisiana R/C Challenge event will have any claim for damages, expenses, lawsuits, or otherwise against a promoter, track operator, Louisiana R/C Challenge, its officials, agents, or employees, resulting from any damage to any car, personal injury, or monetary loss of any kind whatsoever. All attendants waive any claim they may have against a promoter, track operator, or Louisiana R/C Challenge, when they participate in any event being run under these rules.
3: Any driver, or pit crew, is required to wear closed toe shoes at all times while in the racing area. 4: Driver’s meeting prior to each event is mandatory. Rules, procedures, and race formats will be discussed during this meeting. A one-lap penalty may be assed to any driver who does not attend the meeting. 5: Registered drivers are the only ones who are allowed to compete under that name. In other words, drivers cannot have stand in drivers for them for any reason. 6: All drivers are responsible for the actions of his pit crew. 7: Spectator safety is a major concern and must be considered when laying out tracks. Ample space to stop a car must be provided between the track area, and the spectator areas, and any area accessible to spectators, drivers, officials, or pit crews. Track barriers must be securely fastened so that contact by a car or individual will not cause them to fall. Track barriers must be in good working condition and have no sharp or abrupt edges. Nothing may be placed on a high-speed portion of the track or at the end of a high speed straightaway, which may cause a car to launch off the track or fly into any area where it may hurt spectators, or drivers. 8: It is the track director’s responsibility to ensure that everyone including spectators are in the proper places and not in danger at any time. 9: Functioning portable UL approved 2-1/2 pound minimum, ABC rated dry chemical or halon fire extinguishers, equipped with capacity gauges, are encouraged in the pits and at track side. 10: Disqualification may be for a single class, the entire event, or the entire racing season depending on the level of deviation from the rules. 11: Any driver who is disqualified is required to leave the racing facility. There will be no refund of entry fees to a disqualified racer. 12: Any of the following actions by a driver or his pit crew will result in Disqualification from the event: a: Using non-authorized FCC frequency. b: Not reporting to the inspection area when asked to do so. c: Operating a car near the track that endangers others, or while a race is going on. d: Drinking alcoholic beverages, use of illegal substances, or showing evidence of being under the influence of an illegal substance in the race area or pit area as per the local track rules / guidelines. e: Taking part in a protest demonstration at any time anywhere on the racing premises. f: Entering scoring areas or restricted areas without permission. g: Assaulting another individual. h: Turning on a radio during a race with the purpose of harming another driver’s race. 13: The following may result in disqualification if the track director so sees fit: a: Using any parts that do not comply with the rules. b: Using improper language or actions with a track director. c: Using a non-assigned frequency. d: Allowing individuals to substitute for you in a race. e: Ignoring a warning f: Rough driving or intentional hacking. 14: Track Officials must witness and bring to the attention of the driver before a penalty can be assessed. Track infraction may or may not be announced during the race. 15: A driver that has been disqualified or penalized can protest the decision of the track director to a designated Louisiana R/C Challenge Official at the event. 16: If a driver is being protested and does not make his car available for inspection, will automatically be disqualified. 17: Unruly or unsportsmanlike conduct will not be tolerated. Individuals who cause any disturbance may be disqualified and removed by the track director if he/she so sees fit. 18: Track Directors have the right to refuse any entry for valid reason. 19: The track director may inspect any car at any time if for any reason there is a hazardous situation suspected. RACING AND PRACTICING CONDITIONS 20: Drivers are not allowed to drive or operate their cars inside, or outside the racing area while races are being held to prevent frequency conflicts while races are being run. 21: Cars must cross the finish line under their own power. A driver’s official time will be the total laps completed by his vehicle and the total time elapsed from the starting time until the vehicle crosses the finish line on the final lap. If the final lap is not completed, the driver will be credited with the number of full laps finished and the time for those laps. 22: The driver is scored, and not the car. Backup cars are allowed for the same class in a separate race. 23: Any material used to add weight to a car must be securely fastened. If this weight falls off during the course of a race, that car may be disqualified. 24: Before any driver is allowed onto the track, they must check in with the race officials and give them the driver’s frequencies. Any changes in frequencies must be immediately reported to the track director. 25: Broken cars are to be removed from the track as soon as possible. 26: Any driver who is demonstrating rough driving, poor sportsmanship, or is hazardous to other cars and or people will be immediately warned and may be disqualified from the event. 27: If you receive a warning during a race, you must immediately pull your car off the racing surface in a safe manner. Again failure to do so may result in disqualification. 28: A warning may also be used at any time for abusive language to other drivers or track officials. 29: Any driver that does not have complete control over his vehicle must immediately pull his car off the racing surface. 30: Any car that loses its body must pull off the track until a pit crew can secure the body back onto the car. 31: A driver practicing must have the appropriate frequency clip on his radio. Frequency clips are not allowed for any reason in the pit area and must stay inside the racing area. 32: Driver’s must use assigned frequency. The Track director or a race official must approve any frequency change. 33: If there are more than six drivers on 27 MHz in a main, the last to register will have to change to 75 MHz to compete in that main event. A driver who cannot or will not change will be forced to forfeit his right to run his main event. 34: In case of a frequency conflict, the driver with the lowest amount of points, or highest qualified driver, has first choice. EQUIPMENT RULES AND REGULATIONS 35: Radios used in Louisiana R/C Challenge competition are limited to the following channels: 27 MHz–Channels 1 through 6 75 MHz–Channels 61 through 90 2.4 GHz systems 36: All radios must conform to FCC rules. 37: Radios must have the ability to change frequencies. At least two sets of frequencies is required to attend Louisiana R/C Challenge events 38: Radios voltage is to be limited to the manufactures specifications. External transmitter battery packs are not allowed. 39: Any radios operating more than two channels are not allowed (Except for in the Monster Truck Classes). More than one function is allowed per device, but a servo is limited to one output shaft. Reverse in competition is not allowed. 40: All race vehicles must be within the determined weight, height, and length requirements for each Louisiana R/C Challenge approved class found in this rule book. 41: The use of traction control sensing devices, active suspension devices, and steering control are not allowed. 42: Antennas must be flexible. Roll-over antennas are not allowed. 43: No hazardous or harmful material may be protruding anywhere off of any race car. 44: Any engine that is protested may only be torn down and inspected at the end of the race. 45: Any wheel manufactured for competition may be used as long as it meets the class specs. Wheels must be securely mounted to the vehicle at all times. Axles may not protrude more than 1/16" beyond the outer edge of the tire. 46: The wheel measurement is as follows: Mounting bead: this measurement is taken at the point where the tire bead meets the wheel. Maximum wheel diameter: this is measured at the widest portion of the wheel. 47. Tires must be of one piece in
circumference. No sectioning or piecing tires together. No spikes,
tubes, or additional items to be glued to the outside of tires or
passed through from the inside. Sidewall lettering colors allowed.
Only tires manufactured for a specific class may be used. Must be
rubber only. No tires created for other vehicle types even if they fit the specifications will be allowed. Cutting or modifying the tread is allowed. 48: Fuels may contain only methanol, nitro methane, and a lubricant. Following additives are specifically prohibited: Hydrazine, hydrogen peroxide, propylene oxide, and toluene. 49: Fuel tanks are to be securely mounted. 50: Any carburetor may be used as long as long as they fit inside the specifications for that class. Restrictors are allowed as long as they are securely fastened in place. 51: Any type of bearings and any connecting rods may be used. 52: No crimping of pipe outlet is allowed. See outlet size under engine spec rules. In case of damaged outlet pipe, the track director must approve repairs before the pipe can be used, and must still fit within the specs. 53: Brakes in working condition on all cars is mandatory. Cars should be able to sit still with the engine still running, while the brakes are applied. 54: Exhaust pipes are also required on every car. 55: An industrial quality digital caliper will be used to check all engine specifications. 56: A car that loses its exhaust pipe will be will be handled according to the local track rules. 57: Variable exhaust timing, porting, or exhaust pipes with moveable parts are not allowed. 58: Hydraulics’ of any kind are not allowed. 59: All engines must be available through hobby shops.
CLASS SPECIFIC RULES Sportsman Classes
See 1/8 Buggy and UMT Rules, this class is for novice class racing.
The track officials will use their own judgment on "bumping" up
racers from the novice class. Standard Monster Truck Scale - 1/10-1/8 Description: To be a Standard MT, the lowest point of the engine must sit at least 1.5" inches above the lowest point along the front-back centerline when compressed (usually the "skid plates"). To tech questionable MTs, remove the wheels, place MT on flat surface, compress the vehicle fully and a ruler (or 1.5" gauge) could be used vertically to measure the engine above the surface.
No flat chassis (1/8 buggy style). The following trucks are examples that fit within the above definition: T (and S) -Maxx, Savage, MGT, Revo, TNX/TC and LST. Minimum track width - - - - - - - - - - - - - Continuous 10 feet (same as 8th scales) Transmission - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1, 2 or 3 speed are OK Engine - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - .12ci to .28c Carb ------------------------------------------------- No size restriction. Carb must mount securely to the motor. Exhaust ------------------------------------------- Pipes must meet the 85 decibel limit and have no movable parts in them. Minimum weight - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
- - .12 to .20999 Small blocks: 7lbs. 6 oz. minimum weight, .15 to .28 Big blocks: 4300 grams
(~9.5 pounds) minimum weight Maximum weight for the safety of turn marshals ------------------- 13 pounds 6 ounces Fuel Tanks - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Single fuel tanks only.
Fuel Tank Volume Rule
----------------Based on motor size. .20999ci or less will be
limited to a maximum of 150mililitres/cc ------------- .21 and over
is limited to a maximum of 175mililitres/cc. This includes fuel line
from tank to carb and filter(s). Bodies - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Truck or SUV (no buggy or car bodies allowed ) Bumpers - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -Bumpers are optional. If used, must not extend further than 1" past the body on the front and rear. Rear Spoiler/wing - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - A spoiler/wing is optional. Skid Plates - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -Skid Plates must not extend further than 1" past the body on the front and rear. Wheels --------------------------------------------- Must be manufactured for Monster Trucks. Wheel Mounting -------------------------------- Wheel mounting - Must be securely mounted at all times. Tires - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -Must be rubber only.
No tires created for other vehicle types even if they fit the specifications will be allowed. Cutting or modifying the tread is allowed. Due to the varying sizes of wheels available for Monster Trucks it IS legal to trim the mounting bead of a tire produced for the Monster Truck class to make it fit a Monster Truck rim. Example - Bowtie on a REVO wheel. All tire measurements reference the carcass dimensions and does not include the tread depth or width. Tire diameter- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Minimum - 5.1" (mounted) Tire width - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Minimum - 2.75"(mounted) NOTES:
All Standard MT's will run in the same class. Big block/small block is no longer an issue, larger displacement engines have a heavier minimum weight to compensate.
Center differentials are now allowed in the Standard MT class.
Arena
Truck / Unlimited Monster Truck Class Scale - 1/10-1/8 Description: Any Monster Truck that does not 100% meet the Standard MONSTER TRUCK specifications while still meeting the below guidelines will run in the Unlimited Class. Standard Monster Trucks may also enter the Outlaw class. Minimum track width - - - - - - - - - - - - - Continuous 10 feet (same as 8th scales) Wheel base - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Minimum 12 inches,
Maximum 16 inches Transmission/diff - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1, 2 or 3 speed are OK Engine - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - .12ci to .28ci Carb ------------------------------------------------- No size restriction. Carb must mount securely to the motor. Exhaust ------------------------------------------- Pipes must meet the 85 decibel limit and have no movable parts in them. Minimum weight - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
7lbs. 6 oz. Maximum weight for the safety of turn marshals ------------------- 13 pounds 6 ounces Fuel Tanks - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Single fuel tanks only no more than 150mililitres/cc. This includes
fuel line from tank to carb and filter(s). Bodies - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Truck or SUV (no buggy or car bodies allowed ) Bumpers - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -Bumpers are optional. If used, must not extend further than 1" past the body on the front and rear. Rear Spoiler/Wing - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - A spoiler/wing is optional. Skid Plates - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -Skid Plates must not extend further than 1" past the body on the front and rear. Wheels --------------------------------------------- Must be manufactured for Monster Trucks. Wheel Mounting -------------------------------- Wheel mounting - Must be securely mounted at all times. Tires - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -Must be rubber only. No tires created for other vehicle types even if they fit the specifications will be allowed. Cutting or modifying the tread is allowed. Due to the varying sizes of wheels available for Monster Trucks it IS legal to trim the mounting bead of a tire produced for the Monster Truck class to make it fit a Monster Truck rim. Example - Bowtie on a REVO wheel. All tire measurements reference the carcass dimensions and does not include the tread depth or width. Tire diameter- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Minimum - 4.55" (mounted) Tire width - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Minimum - 2.25"(mounted) The Panther LP is referenced for this size and will be the absolute smallest tire legal.
1/10 FUEL 2WD OFF-ROAD TRUCK SPECS Minimum track width - continuous 10 feet Maximum truck length - 18” Maximum truck width - 13” Truck wheel base - Minimum - 9” Maximum - 11.5” Minimum Truck weight - 2WD - 60 ounces Truck wheel diameter - Minimum-mounting bead - 2.175” Maximum mounting bead 2.25" Maximum overall - 2.46” Wheel mounting - Must be securely mounted at all times. Maximum Truck wheel width - 2” Truck tire width - Minimum - 2" Maximum - 2.125” Minimum Truck tire diameter - 3.6” Wheel cut out - Use body cut lines Engine - .12 - .18 Transmission - viscous or slipper drivers are allowed Rear suspension – Independent Bodies - Off-road Truck Tires - Rubber only 1/8 FUEL OFF-ROAD SPECS Minimum track width - continuous 10 feet Maximum Buggy length - 28.74” (730mm) Maximum Buggy width - 12.2” (310mm) Maximum Buggy height - 9.84” (250mm) Buggy wheel base - Minimum - 10.8” (270mm) Maximum - 13.2” (330mm) Minimum weight - 112.9 ounces (3.2 kilos) Wheel diameter - Minimum - 3.2” (81.28) Maximum - 3.4” (86.36mm) Wheel mounting - Must be securely mounted at all times. Maximum wheel width - 1.75” (44.45mm) Tire diameter - Minimum - 4.3” (109.22mm) Maximum - 4.7” (119.38mm) Maximum tire width - 1.85” (46.99mm) Engine - .21 - .28 Transmission - 1 speed only Rear suspension – Independent Bodies - Buggy or other off-road style body that resembles an actual off-road racing vehicle Tires - Rubber only
Fuel - Maximum 125 mililitres/cc
includes tank, filter(s) and fuel line from tank to carb. Notes - Maximum height is measured with suspension fully compressed. | 
