WCRCCC Indoor RULES
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Stock Touring Car Mardave V12 |
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2. Rules and Regulations |
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Drivers Championship |
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3. Terms and Conditions |
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Protests |
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CLASS SPECIFICATIONS AND RULES
Stock Touring Car Class Specifications
a. Two or four wheel drive Touring Cars
b. Any Brushed Silver Can 540 (P/N 7435044 or 7435030 or 7435030), Tamiya Sport Tuned (P/N 53068), Tamiya type “R” (P/N 53476) & type “T” (P/N 53477) Motors, 27x1 turn Stock Motor (rebuildable fixed timing & bushed, Top27, Roar27, Yok27, Epic27, CO27 or X-stock).
c. A brushless 13.5 turn motor may be used. Motors outside these specifications – strictly prohibited.
d. Any on-road car body is allowed, which would normally be used on that 1/10th scale car.
e. Tyres are to be Schumacher Sorex 24 slick rubber tyres pre-trued and glued
f. Traction Compounds are allowed
g. Minimum car weight 1500g inc bodyshell
h. Minimum ground clearance for chassis and bodyshell is 5mm.
i. Any 6 cell Sub C” Nicad or NiMH batteries or 2 cell 7.4 volt Lipo batteries only
Mardave V12 Class Specifications
i. Two Wheel Drive only.
ii. A 4 cell Sub C” Nicad or NiMH with a nominal voltage of 4.8 volts is allowed
A Lipo battery with a nominal voltage of 3.7 volts is allowed.
iii. Mardave kit motor or Mardave G2 motors only.
v. Any tyre is permitted
vi. Traction Compounds are allowed
vii. Rigid receiver aerials are not allowed under any circumstances.
viii. A minimum Track Surface clearance of 3mm for body, chassis and suspension components must be maintained.
ix. There is a minimum weight limit of 1000 grams, this is a ready to race weight including bodyshell and transponder.
x The electronic speed controller must have reverse working.
xi. The electronic speed controller (if fitted) must have a maximum UK RRP of £60.
xii The BEST TIME of Laps/Time in the 3 rounds of qualifying races of 5 minutes per round will supply Final Grid Positions. Staggered Line Start.
xiii Finals results will be calculated on the driver’s best result in the final round races. EACH FINAL LASTING 5 MINUTES - Grid Start.
Membership must be paid in full FOR THE RESULTS OF THE DRIVER TO BE CLASSIFIED.
CLUB EVENTS
DRIVERS CHAMPIONSHIP
POINTS SYSTEM:
Points will be awarded for the best Qualifying and Final Races and based on the finishing position in a driver’s best races as determined by the “Race System Software”.
Only fully paid up WCRCCC members can enter the Drivers Championship.
The points system will operate as follows:
1st Place = 100 Points
2nd Place = 99 Points
Through to
10th Place = 91 Points
CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES:
The Drivers Championship will be divided into a series of approximately 15 weeks. The best 10 weeks scores will count. The winning driver of each class will be recognised with a trophy for finishing on top of their class in that series.
All drivers points and ability will be reset to zero for the start of the next series.
INDOOR WINTER CHAMPIONSHIP:
Class specifications will apply to this event. Each class is subject to at least 4 paid entries.
The qualifying format for this event will be based on the following:
§ 3 rounds (5 minutes per round) of qualifying.
§ The qualifying position for the finals will be based on the best race in the qualifying rounds.
§ All Results will be calculated by the clubs Computer Race Software.
Racing in two classes – only one car per driver per class is permitted. Drivers are able to enter more than one class – however, any driver must fulfil their normal marshalling duties.
RULES and REGULATIONS
1) As an affiliated member of BRCA, all BRCA rules will apply where interpretation is left open or not covered in our personalised club rules.
2) Any other issues not clarified in the regulations shall be handled at the discretion of the race organiser (West Cornwall Radio Controlled Car Club or it’s Sponsors) and his/her decision will be final.
3) These rules are liable to be changed at any time by the organisers (West Cornwall Radio Controlled Car Club in accordance with its appointed OFFICIALS).
4) The organisers reserve the right to impound or strip any car or radio equipment or pull down any motor if deemed necessary at any time.
5) FOOTWEAR
Shoes must be worn at all times regardless of racing, marshalling or spectating. No thongs, sandals or open footwear allowed. The committee reserves the right to ask any person not conforming to these footwear safety rules to leave or be removed from the premises.
6) ALCOHOL & DRUGS
No alcohol or drugs to be consumed on or near the premises by Race Car Drivers, Marshalls or Spectators. Anyone deemed to be under the influence of alcohol or drugs will be asked to leave or be removed from the premises.
7) PROTESTS:
A protest against any car where it is thought to be using un-approved parts/equipment must be registered immediately within 10 minutes of the conclusion of the race.
The following procedures are to be adhered to:
a) Advise Race Control verbally of your protest and brief description.
b) Write a reasonably comprehensive report of the protest immediately.
c) Present the report.
d) The committee will immediately require the accused driver/owner to submit the car or equipment for inspection to resolve any question as to the validity of complaint and impose the appropriate ruling.
e) If the protest is found to be valid (upheld), then a BAN OR REMOVAL OF POINTS will be imposed on the accused driver of the car or equipment in question.
f) If the protest is found to be unwarranted or frivolous, then the Protest Lodger will forfeit £20.00 costs to restore the car/equipment of the accused driver to its original condition prior to the inspection of the car/equipment.
8) PROTESTS:
A protest against any incident in a race must be registered immediately following Marshalling duties at the conclusion of the race.
The following procedures are to be adhered to:
a) Advise Race Control verbally of your protest and brief description.
b) Write a reasonably comprehensive report of the protest immediately.
c) Present the report.
The Investigated incident will be reported on during the week and will be presented to the Protest Lodger at the next Club Race Meeting.
The committee will decide any action (if any) to be taken against the driver who was found to be in breach of the “Spirit of Fairness” rule.
9) Never operate your radio equipment without the Frequency Peg regardless of just testing, whether in the pits, on the track or within a 2km radius of the building. Authorisation to test in the pits or on the track must be obtained through Race Control.
10) Transmitter battery packs fitted to the transmitter shall not exceed 10 x 1.2V cells.
11) Radios must be crystal changeable and/or frequency adjustable. A minimum of two crystal sets must be available. Financial club members will be given preference to their nominated preferred frequency.
12) Sharing of electronic timing equipment and/or radio equipment is prohibited. This does not mean that a driver cannot use his radio to drive two cars entered in different classes by the same driver.
13) It is the responsibility of the driver to be able to prove the legality of any part of his/her car, radio equipment or batteries should the need arise.
14) Electronic and/or mechanical speed controllers with reverse are permitted.
15) At the 30 second warning, all cars must cease circulating and must be placed on the starting grids.
16) MARSHALLING:
a) You must be on the track ready to marshal at least 30 SECONDS prior to race start.
b) You will be required to carry out track marshalling duties by marshalling the race directly after your race. Please marshal the way that you would like Marshall’s to marshal your car. Permission to use a suitable substitute must be obtained from race control prior to the start of your allocated marshalling duties.
c) The first of your marshalling duties will be to rectify and/or re-align any pipes, barriers, signage or corner markers that are out of place or require securing prior to the race commencing.
d) Check the race traffic before you move briskly onto the race track. Do not stop abruptly as you may slip and upset the carpets.
17) DRIVER ETIQUETTE:
It is considered poor sportsmanship and warnings or penalties (10 seconds Penalty) may be applied if drivers do not rectify their mistakes on the race track for any of the following infringements
a) Reversing or driving against race direction traffic flow. Wait for Marshall’s to point you in the correct direction.
b) Deliberately colliding or interfering with other drivers’ cars during or after races.
c) Crashing into another car, or failing to stop and allow an affected competitor to regain their track/race position as was prior to the contact.
d) Cutting Corners or taking shortcuts by Jumping a pipe barrier where it is an advantage to the driver by not waiting for a Marshal to rectify the track position which will result in a fast (short) lap recorded (10 SECONDS Penalty).
e) Starting before his/her NUMBER is called during qualifying. (Warning)
f) Starting before “start” is called during finals races (10 SECONDS Penalty).
G) Obstructing lapping drivers.
1. Holding the racing line is not considered immediate obstruction but, please move aside to let a lapping driver through, preferably by holding to one side of the straight or going wide on a corner to allow the other car inside. DO NOT move about on the straight as this is more likely to produce a collision. When about to be lapped it is helpful to advise your intended movement (e.g. “going wide”) orally on the Rostrum. Similarly, a lapping driver should alert the car about or soon to be lapped (e.g. “lapping white/blue”).
h) Deliberate or careless driving which may affect the outcome of a race.
i) Never operate any radio control vehicle on the track in an incomplete or damaged form (i.e. no body, wheel missing or damage that may damage the track surface, etc).
j) You will be required to carry out track marshalling duties by marshalling the race directly after your race. Please marshal the way that you would like Marshall’s to marshal your car. Permission to use a suitable substitute marshal must be obtained from race control prior to the start of your allocated marshalling duties. Failure to Marshal will result in disqualification from your previous Race.
k)Drivers of disabled, damaged, stopped or otherwise potentially blocking or interfering with or creating a hazard to other drivers must alert the other drivers of his/her predicament immediately.
l) It is expected that drivers will behave in a manner which excludes the usage of any derogatory or abusive language or threatening behaviour to other drivers, marshals, officials or spectators.
m) Drivers shall not complete more than two laps after the “race finished call” from the “Electronic Computerised Timing Equipment”
There will be no redress by either Driver or Pit Crew to the Chief Marshall or Committee for any on track penalties.
18) Any motor connector or direct hard wiring to the motor is allowed and any battery connection or direct hard wiring to the battery is allowed.
19) Tyre Cleaners or Traction Additives must be approved by Race Control.
20) Wheel nuts and/or axles must not protrude more than 2mm beyond the wheels.
21) No more than 1.5mm of wheel rim outside diameter may be exposed on the outside of the wheel (i.e. not covered by the tyre).
22) A repaired body must be of a reasonable standard (i.e. no protruding bolts, screws etc) and must pass track surface clearance test.
23) It is both the responsibility and duty of all drivers to assist in the assembly and dismantling of the track.
Committee members will randomly act as track stewards.
A driver may be Warned, Penalised through time penalties or disqualified for any of the following conditions:
· Crashing into another car, failing to stop or allow an affected competitor to regain their track/race position as was prior to the contact.
· Deliberately crashing into another car.
· Affecting the outcome of a race by deliberate/careless driving at the discretion of the committee.
Committee members may randomly scrutineer all cars during the course of the race meeting.
It is intended that the track layout will be changed every week.
The spirit of these rules is to promote fairness and they are designed to assist competition and Drivers by grouping Drivers of similar Ability, Skills and Equipment together.
These rules are designed to resist any perceived unfair advantage of car or driver.
These are our club rules which may or may not align with rules of any other Championship or National and International sanctioned events.
As a member club of brca, we reserve the right to apply any of the brca rules as necessary.