Stockcars

Unlike most other classes of RC racing, RC Stockcar rules allow full contact - in fact it is encouraged. This is not to say it is simply a demolition derby, using race tactics and teams is also encouraged, with cars either blocking or running depending on the strengths of the car. The Stockcars are generally made with a 1/10th scale touring 'donor' car as the running gear which is mounted to a custom made alloy base plate and full metal frame. This allows the cars to give and take the bash without too much damage to the running gear - although repairs between races is commonplace. Most Stockcars are doped up to the nines with alloy hop up parts, superstock motors and high performance ECS's, to give extra strength to the running gear and to cope with the extra weight of the metal frames, so are generally referred to as Super Stocks. Modeled on the real Stockcars, the 1/10th metal frames or 'chassis' come in a variety of types like the spaceframe and the tank, and like the real thing, they are tough. Some people opt to make their own chassis while others buy pre built chassis from the various chassis builders around New Zealand. Since it's introduction the Stockcar class of RC has taken off like wild fire and RC Stockcar clubs are springing up all over New Zealand, with National champs and other inter club competitions becoming more regular. RC Stockcar racing is also a great spectator sport, lets face it we all love a good crash! So if 1/10th scale Stockcar racing sounds like fun to you why not go out to your local RC Stockcar club and enjoy a days bashing and crashing, who knows, like many others around New Zealand, you might just get the RC Stockcar bug. Interested? Click the Trade Me logo to see who's selling a RC Stockcar right now, or build your own, see the specs below.

Stockcar Build Rules/Specs
As sanctioned by the RC Speedway Committee, effective June 1st 2009

• Constructed of steel, stainless steel, and/or aluminium.

• 1/10 Scale ONLY.
• Donor type is open.
• Donor make is open.

• 4wd or 2wd is allowed.

• Minimum - 2.8kgs
• Maximum - 4.5kgs

• Maximum width – 320mm
• Maximum length – 450mm

• Minimum height of 20mm (Measured from the ground to the bottom of the bumper)
• Maximum height of 40mm (Measured from the ground to the bottom of the bumper)
• Must sit proud by a minimum of 3mm of anything above or below bumpers. (Excludes Wheel Guards)

• Maximum length of 100mm
• Must run parallel with side rails
• Must be no larger than side rail thickness. (If side rails are 12mm in height, guards must not extend higher or lower than 12mm from top & bottom of side rail.)

• All cars must run a hoop above the front bumper.
• Minimum height of 60mm (measured from the ground)
• Minimum width of 75mm (measured between uprights)

• Side rails must finish in line or behind the rear edge of the front rim.
• Minimum clearance of 60mm
• If front bumper damage occurs during racing, every effort must be made to correct (At Track Marshall and RC Speedway Committee’s discretion).

• Must be a factory 23 or higher turned motor.
• Must have a factory fixed end bell.
• Brushed motors ONLY.
• Adjustable timing is not allowed.
• Brushless motors are not allowed.

• Must be a factory available armature.
• Must clearly display the # of turns as tagged from the factory.
• Custom hand wound armatures are not allowed.

• Open.

• Must be secured to the inside of the vehicle.
• NiCd & NiMH batteries ONLY.
• Must consist of 6 x 1.2v ‘Sub C’ sized cells totaling 7.2v
• Battery capacity is open.
• LiPo Batteries are NOT allowed.

• Must be of 1/10 scale.
• Tyre choice is open.
• Tyre grip aiding compounds are not allowed.

• Cars must run a body and bonnet that resembles a car body.
• Body and bonnet must be fitted on race commencement.
• All care must be taken to ensure body and bonnet stay affixed at all times when racing. (If body or bonnet is lost during racing, disqualification will not occur)
• Wings must be confined to the drip rails of the body.

• Must be on both sides of the body.
• Numbers on wings are optional.
• Tanks must display numbers on each side panel.

MAKE SURE YOU CHECK THE CURRENT CRYSTAL FREQUENCY LIST BEFORE BRINGING OUT A NEW CAR TO RACE.

Stockcar Racing Rules

1. The number of starters permitted to start in any race will be decided by the track marshal, and his decision will be final and binding.
   
   
2. When the marshal calls the race, vehicles must line up in the grid they have drawn.
   
   
3. If you are unable to make it you can call for 2 minutes. Only 1 2-minute bell per race can be called.
   
   
4. Deliberate aggressive contact before a race is strictly forbidden, and may result in disqualification.
   
   
5. Race will commence after the sequence of audio beeps from the Lap Scorers. At this time a GREEN light may be displayed.

1. During racing, competitors shall take all proper care, and deliberate aggressive contact before and after a race is strictly forbidden.
   
   
2. Stationary vehicles are to be avoided wherever possible, and competitors will not attempt to force or steer other vehicles into stationary vehicles.
   
   
3. Competitors cannot remove vehicles during racing. If you require your vehicle to be removed, hand must be raised above your head, and the attention of the Track Marshall is required. Under their discretion, race may be stopped, and vehicle removed by the Track Marshall.
   
   
4. If battery becomes dislodged, and is deemed dangerous by the Race Marshall, the race will be stopped and the vehicle removed by the track Marshall, and will receive a DNF.
   
   
5. Vehicles must race in an anti clockwise direction.
   
   
6. Should a competitor find himself in a position where he cannot drive in an anti clockwise direction, he must not attack until in the correct position, defined as anywhere from a right angle back to the direction of flow of traffic.
   
   
7. Attacking from a stationary position or hitting stationary vehicles is not permitted, and may result in disqualification.
   
   
8. Those who wish to wait for an opposing member should be moving, however slowly at all times in the correct direction. (it must be remembered that this competition is called racing and parked vehicles are not to be considered as part of the competition)
   
   
9. Any competitor using the wall to an advantage, in the opinion of the Track Marshal may be disqualified.
   
   
10. Any competitor using the pole line to advantage by placing one or more wheels over the pole line to eliminate another competitor may be disqualified.
    
    
11. Any competitor deliberately driving infield (except to avoid oncoming cars) for a sanctuary (to gain advantage) may be disqualified.
    
    
12. Any competitor purposely driving in the opposite direction may be disqualified.
    
    
13. During racing, the race may be stopped at anytime by the Track Marshal and/or the Lap Scorers. This is done by audio sound and/or a RED light.
    At this time ALL vehicles must cease from racing, and come to a complete STOP, however vehicles must move slowly forward and away from the NO STOPPING ZONE near the transponder bridge. Vehicles must NOT move unless requested by Tack Marshal, failure to do so, may result in disqualification.
    
    
14. Racing will recommence by audio sound and /or a GREEN light. Any vehicle moving forward before this time may be disqualified.

1. Race completion will be by means of an audible sound.
   
   
2. Racing will continue until all able vehicles have completed the lap they were on when the end of race is called.
   
   
3. At completion of this lap, an audible sound may be heard, and/or RED lights may be displayed.
   
   
4. All vehicles must then come to a complete STOP, and vehicles are to be safely removed from the track as soon as possible.
   
   
5. Vehicles may be driven SLOWLY to aid in extraction from track.
   
   
6. Racing or deliberate hitting after the race is completed will NOT be tolerated, and disqualification may pursue.

• ALL Verbal and/or Physical Abuse to ANY person, whether to a competitor or spectator, shall be deemed to be conduct prejudicial to the sport, and will NOT be tolerated at ANY time.
• Failure to abide by this ruling will result in INSTANT disqualification and IMMEDIATE expulsion from the event.
• The decision will be made by members of the RC Speedway Committee.
• The decision will be FINAL and no discussions will be entered into on the day.
• Further repercussions are at the discretion of the RC Speedway Committee and may also be imposed at a later date.