The NEW Revolution Raceway

Rules and Regulations

Published: 9/1/2001

Updated: 10/29/2005

Hobbytown USA Store/Track Located At:

  807 Oregon St. Oshkosh, Wisconsin

Store Phone: (920) 426-184O

www.hobbytownoshkosh.com

 

 

Table of Contents

    

Section                                                                                Page

1.  Purpose                                                                            2      

2.  Safety                                                                               2

3.  Drivers                                                                              2

4.  Technical Inspection                                                       3

5.  Radios and Frequencies                                                  3

6.  Racing                                                                               4

7.  Black Flags                                                                       5

8.  Class Specifications                                                        

          a.  Oval (Thurs.)                                                         6

          b.  Road Course (Sat.)                                               9

9.  Motors                                                                              12

10.  General Vehicle Rules                                                   13

11.  Race Officials                                                                 13

12.  Conflict Resolution                                                        14

13.  Sportsmanship                                                              14

14.  Conflict of Interest                                                       14

15.  Liability                                                                           15

 

 

FORMS:

1.  Racer Registration Form                                                16

2.  Racer Protest Form                                                        17

 

 

           

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1.  PURPOSE: The directors of the HOBBYTOWN RACETRACK want your time here to be the

most pleasurable and safe possible.  We therefore have established the following rules and

regulations that will guide the activities while at HOBBYTOWN events.  You are our guests,

enjoy and remember this is a hobby.

 

2.  SAFETY:

*Spectators must remain 3’ from the track edge.

*All cars must have a body on while on the track to protect everyone from the moving parts.

*Gear covers are required for the safety of the corner workers.

*When being cornered, please do not throttle up.  Use the brakes when others have their

hands near the vehicle.

*ROAR rules will be used as needed to resolve conflicts.  This outline is specific to our track. 

Decisions and directives by the race director are final.  Decisions by race director may be

petitioned if submitted in writing or by using the Racer Protest form at the end of these

regulations within 3 business days.

 

 

3.  DRIVERS:

*The race director has the right to refuse any entry application for any valid reason.

*All drivers must attend the drivers meetings.

*A driver must not allow another driver to compete for him in a race.  Points shall follow the

driver of record and if unable to compete, will not be scored. When the substitute driver also

runs the same points series and has their own points standings, the substitution will not be

allowed to score points.  A vehicle may be run, but the points series follows the driver.

*Drivers must complete one lap in the main or have participated fully in both heat races to

score points for that race day. Unless approved by the director, the car used to qualify must

be used for the main. If an alternate car is used, the driver will start from the back of the grid.

*Reverse is not allowed to be used while in competition.

 

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*Corner cutting or “short tracking” will not be allowed.  A warning will be issued to any

driver observed by the race director to not following course and if the violation is repeated,

a lap, complete heat or main point standing may be deducted at the race directors discretion.

 

4.  TECHNICAL INSPECTION:

*Technical inspection may be performed prior to issuing transponders for the heats/mains. 

The top three finishers in each "A" main will automatically report for inspection.  Inspection

will include (but not limited to) motor, batteries, clearance and overall height and other class

specific items.  The race director has the right to inspect any vehicle at any time.  It is the

drivers responsibility to tear down a car for inspection if required to do so. The race

director has the right to limit admittance of personnel to any area in which inspections are

being made. 

*Failure to pass inspection may result in lost points.

*New products are developed everyday.  If a racer has a device on his car during the race,

that device must be disclosed to the race director if requested.  Confidentiality will be held

if requested.  If a vehicle contains a device and that devices purpose is not disclosed upon

request, the driver will lose any points accumulated that race day.

 

5.  RADIOS AND FREQUENCIES:

*Frequencies will be recorded by the race director at sign in.  Do not change operating

frequencies without clearance from the race director. 

*Frequency clips must be used during open practice and in the pits any time a vehicle

is being operated when not racing.  The clip will be displayed on radio antenna immediately

upon removal from the board and be immediately returned when done tuning/practicing. 

*Operation of your vehicle when races are in process requires race director approval.

*Frequency conflicts will be the responsibility of the racers to remedy.  All racers shall

have at least one back up frequency.  The race director will post conflicts. 

 

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*Unless otherwise arranged, the racer with a higher qualifier that day will have

 priority of frequency.  Please be prepared to change frequencies if necessary.  If an

alternate is listed upon registration, its use will be elected as necessary by the computer,

be prepared to use it.  If you do not have a useable back up frequency and other

arrangements cannot be made, you may not be able to run, but will score minimum

points for the race day. 

*It is also suggested to label your radio with name and phone number and record in a

safe spot the serial numbers of radios.

*Even numbered frequencies only are allowed at Hobbytown operated tracks (one-week

grace period allowed).

 

6.  RACING:

*Races will be announced 3 minutes ahead of heats or mains.  Races will be announced

or posted approximately six minutes before races begin.

*Main race duration will generally be as follows:

1.      Oval/Specialty Classes            4 min.

        2.  Road course                            5 min++

        3.  1/12th GTP                             8 min++

++Race times may be reduced to 4 minutes mains depending on entry quantity and time

restraints at race directors discretion.

*Heat races will all be generally 4 minutes in length for Nascar Pro and Sportsman.

 Others on Oval and Road course will be 5 min.

*Drivers must have the vehicle to the starting line and checked in prior to the start of

the race.  Late entrance allowed only by the race director.

*Counting is done by AMB Personal Transponder.  It must be mounted in a safe location

within the body of the vehicle.  If using a hand out Transponder, the transponder shall

be picked up only after the start of the race preceding.  Transponders are to be returned

immediately after the finish of your race and cornering duties.

 

PERFORM YOUR CORNERING DUTIES (or have a designee), ONE LAP WILL BE DEDUCTED

FROM YOUR BEST QUALIFIER PRIOR TO SORTING FOR THE MAINS. Failure of a driver to

corner the race after running (whether he completes the main race or not) will be cause

to have any points accumulated in that event canceled, except when applicable to the

TQ of the evening, that point stands alone.

*Race schedules are important, a 30-second grace period maximum will be allowed for

the mains only (no grace in the heat races).

*Vehicles disabled during racing will be turned off or turned over until the end of the race. 

Do not expect the corner marshals to do repairs. It is suggested to clearly label your “ON-OFF”

switch for corner marshals to find it.

*When being cornered, apply brakes and do not throttle up until the corner worker is

clear of your vehicle.  Violators will be warned, then penalized one lap per incident.

 

7.  BLACK FLAGS:

*Any driver will be requested to pull his vehicle as commanded by the race director for:

        Driving the track backwards,

        Broken vehicle that may cause harm or damage,

        Un-sportsmanlike conduct,

        Missing safety gear (bodies, gear covers, etc.).

       

***WHEN COMMANDED BY THE RACE DIRECTOR TO PULL YOUR VEHICLE,

DO SO IMMEDIATELY!!  QUESTIONS OR CONFLICTS WILL BE RESOLVED

WHEN SAFE CONDITIONS PERMIT.***

 

8.  CLASS SPECIFICATIONS:

*All vehicles must be taken to the "Tech/Impound Area" immediately when called to do so. 

See previous section on Technical Inspections.

**TRUCK AND BUGGY CLASSES: Unless an adequate quantity of each vehicle is entered

to separate them, these two vehicle types will be run together as a “gearbox” class.  This is

at the Race Directors discretion at the start of each points season. **

THURSDAY NIGHT OVAL CLASSES

NASCAR, 1/10 SCALE (Stock/19 turn):                           

NASCAR style body (ROAR approved)

4 cell, 4200 mAh

NASCAR Stock: Stock motor (ROAR approved) , Quad Magnet motors allowed

NASCAR 19turn: 19 turn modified motor (ARCOR approved)

Minimum height                                  4.25”

Racing weight                                     40 oz./2 lb.8 oz.

Minimum clearance                              .187”

One wing allowed, fastened to rear deck

 

NASCAR SPORTSMAN, 1/10 SCALE:                       

Nascar style body (must be ROAR approved)

Full body (no tail cut out)

Spoiler only, no wing. Spoiler height from trunk lid maximum .9".

Must be decorated to resemble a real Nascar Team vehicle

4 cell, 4200 mAh

Stock motor (ROAR approved) , Quad Magnet motors allowed

Minimum height                                  4.25”

Racing weight                                     40 oz./2 lb.8 oz.

Minimum clearance                              .187”

A car number (1-999) must be displayed on the door area, minimum 1” height.    Driver has

choice of number.

 

 

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NASTRUCK, 1/10 SCALE:              *TEMPORARILY ON HOLD*

Nascar Truck style body

Spec tires will be required. Must match, side to side

Full body (no tail cut out)

Spoiler only, no wing. Spoiler height as measured from trunk lid maximum .9".

Must be decorated to resemble a real Nascar Team vehicle

Stick pack, 1500 mAh batteries only

Stock, silver can motor, available at Hobbytown Oshkosh

Motor buy rule- $25.00 this class only.

Must have 48 pitch gears: 80-spur/20 pinion

Minimum height                                  4.25”

Racing weight                                     40 oz./2 lb.8 oz.

Minimum clearance                              .187”

A car number (1-999) must be displayed on the door area, minimum 1” height.    Driver has

choice of number.

 

STOCK GEARBOX (TRUCK/BUGGY):   

For:   Trucks: Truck type bodies (or sold for truck vehicles)

 Buggies: Buggy type bodies (or sold for buggy vehicles)

Stock motor (ROAR approved) , Quad Magnet motors allowed

6 cell limit, 4200 mAh

Minimum clearance      .25”           Minimum weight 53 oz./3 lb.5 oz.

Foam tires required, no exceptions

Chassis protector required on full surface of lowest chassis plane and must cover any screw

 heads that are below the chassis plane.

 

   

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Delphi F1:

Stock motors (factory 19t or 27 turn ROAR)

Stock suspension in original configuration w/stock components

Stock rubber or Delphi specific foam tires allowed

Ball diff./turnbuckle kit allowed

1800 mAh maximum stick packs

 

STAMPEDE:

Stock motors (factory or 27 turn ROAR)

Any factory sealed stick packs, No matched or Lipo.

Factory tires (rubber allowed this class only)

Stock Traxxas shocks with any Traxxas parts allowed.  Minimum ride height enforced

RPM hubs, bearings, turnbuckles allowed

 

MOD GEARBOX (TRUCK/BUGGY):  *ON HOLD*            

For:   Trucks: Truck type bodies (or sold for truck vehicles)

           Buggies: Buggy type bodies (or sold for buggy vehicles)

No motor limit

6 cell limit, 4200 mAh

Minimum clearance      .25”           Minimum weight 53 oz./3 lb.5 oz.

Foam tires required, no exceptions

Chassis protector required on full surface of lowest chassis plane and must cover any screw

heads that are below the chassis plane.

 

SATURDAY NIGHT ROAD COURSE CLASSES:

1/12 SCALE GTP:                                    

GTP type body

Stock motor (ROAR approved) , Quad Magnet motors allowed

4 cell limit, 4200 mAh

Minimum weight                                  28 oz./1 lb.12 oz.

Minimum clearance                              .125” / 3 mm

Foam tires required, no exceptions

One wing allowed, fastened to rear deck

 

1/10 SCALE GTP:                 *TEMPORARILY ON HOLD*                  

GTP type body

Stock motor (ROAR approved) , Quad Magnet motors allowed

6 cell limit, 4200 mAh

Minimum weight                                  42.3 oz./2 lb.10.3 oz.

Minimum clearance                              .125” / 3 mm

Foam tires required, no exceptions

One wing allowed, fastened to rear deck

 

SEDAN STOCK:

Sedan body (ROAR guidelines waived)

Stock motor (ROAR approved) , Quad Magnet motors allowed , Quad Magnet allowed

6 cell limit, 4200 mAh

Minimum weight                                  54 oz./3 lb.6 oz.

Minimum clearance                              .187” or 5 mm.

Minimum height                                  4”

Rubber CS 27, pre-mounted tires only, no capped tires

One wing allowed, as supplied with body, fastened to rear deck

 

SEDAN FOAM (STOCK):                                   

Sedan body (ROAR guidelines waived)

Stock motor (ROAR approved) , Quad Magnet motors allowed 

   or 13.5 Brushless

6 cell limit, 4200 mAh

Minimum weight                                  54 oz./3 lb.6 oz.

Minimum clearance                              .187”/4 mm.

Minimum height                                  4”

Foam tires allowed, no rubber tires

One wing allowed, as supplied with body, fastened to rear deck

 

SEDAN MOD:                         *TEMPORARILY ON HOLD*       

Sedan body (ROAR guidelines waived)

No motor limit

6 cell limit, 4200 mAh

Minimum weight                                  54 oz./3 lb.6 oz.

Minimum clearance                              .187” or 5 mm.

Minimum height                                  4”

Rubber tires only, no capped tires

One wing allowed, as supplied with body, fastened to rear deck

 

STOCK GEARBOX (Truck/Buggy):       

For:   Trucks: Truck type bodies (or sold for truck vehicles)

 Buggies: Buggy type bodies (or sold for buggy vehicles)

Stock motor (ROAR approved) , Quad Magnet motors allowed

6 cell limit, 4200 mAh

Minimum clearance      .25”           Minimum weight 53 oz./3 lb.5 oz.

Foam tires required, no exceptions

Chassis protector required on full surface of lowest chassis plane and must cover any screw

heads that are below the chassis plane.

 

STAMPEDE:

Stock motors (factory or 27 turn ROAR)

1800 mAh maximum stick packs

Factory tires (rubber allowed this class only)

Stock Traxxas shocks with any Traxxas parts allowed.  Minimum ride Height enforced

RPM hubs, bearings, turnbuckles allowed

 

MOD GEARBOX (TRUCK/BUGGY):    *TEMPORARILY ON HOLD*

For:   Trucks: Truck type bodies (or sold for truck vehicles)

           Buggies: Buggy type bodies (or sold for buggy vehicles)

No motor limit

6 cell limit, 4200 mAh

Minimum clearance      .25”           Minimum weight 53 oz./3 lb.5 oz.

Foam tires required, no exceptions

Chassis protector required on full surface of lowest chassis plane and must cover any screw

heads that are below the chassis plane.

 

Delphi F1:

Stock motors (factory 19t or 27 turn ROAR)

Stock suspension in original configuration w/stock components

Stock rubber or Delphi specific foam tires allowed

Ball diff./turnbuckle kit allowed

1800 mAh maximum stick packs

 

9.  MOTORS:

*Effective with racing on 1/1/05, the following motor rules will be in place.  Penalties for

motor violations will be loss of points for that evening.  A second violation will result in that

individual’s points for the season being cleared.

*NOTE: The Epic Binary2 Quad Magnet is legal.

 

Class                    Motor

1.  NASCAR:       -All Stock:  Stock motor (ROAR approved) , Quad Magnet motors allowed  

Factory can, armature, and end bell.

Specified for Nastruck.  See rules above.

                        -19 turn:    ARCOR legal modified 19 turn.

Factory can, 19 turn armature, and end bell.

 

2.  Gearbox:       -Stock:      Stock motor (ROAR approved) , Quad Magnet allowed

Factory can, armature, and end bell.

-Mod:                No motor limit.

 

3.  GTP:             -1/12th:      Stock motor (ROAR approved) , Quad Magnet allowed

Factory can, armature, and end bell. 

-1/10th:      Stock motor (ROAR approved) , Quad Magnet allowed

Factory can, armature, and end bell. 

 

4.  Sedan:          -Stock:      Stock motor (ROAR approved) , Quad Magnet allowed

Factory can, armature, and end bell.

                -Mod:                No motor limit.

 

 

5.  Other:           -Stampede:        Stock motor (ROAR approved) 

                                        Factory can, armature, and endbell.

                                        Factory supplied 19 turn allowed.

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-Delphi:     Stock motor (ROAR approved) 

                                        Factory can, armature, and endbell.

                                        Factory supplied 19 turn allowed.

 

10.  GENERAL VEHICLE RULES:

*Gear covers are REQUIRED on all vehicles when they are designed to use them

*Bodies or chassis must accommodate transponder safely

*Windows are preferred to be clear (prepainted bodies are allowed)

*Bodies shall be painted (one week grace allowed)

*Stock motors must be original configuration

(No mixing of armatures and cans allowed)

*No multi speed vehicles in any class

*Suspensions must be active

*Any weight added to vehicle must be secure.  Loss of weight during competition may result

in a one-lap penalty

*No hazardous bumper or other object protruding from vehicle is allowed.

*Bodies must have cut outs for wheels of appropriate diameter.

*Bodies must be trimmed or cut on the appropriate lines.

 

11.  RACE OFFICIALS:

*Any official has final say in any matter at any time and also reserves the right to remove

any person from the grounds.

*Race officials can order an inspection of any vehicle suspected of violating a class

specification rule at any time.  Failure to allow this inspection will forfeit the racers remaining

races with out refund.  Points accumulated towards seasons standings may also be canceled,

depending on occurrence.

*Race officials are located by the scoring center or ask for assistance from those displaying

the Hobbytown logo, they will direct you to the appropriate personnel.

 

12.  CONFLICT RESOLUTION:

We the race directors wish all to have an enjoyable experience.  In select classes,

competition is very close.  Addendum's to these rules to assure all competitors fair

chances are possible and will be distributed as they arise.  At the beginning of each

points season, new rules will reflect any changes that are warranted.  For those who

wish to contest a race directors position, rule or other race related occurrence the details

must be presented to the race director of the event in clear format.  A race directors ruling

is final for the evening.

ROAR rules will be used as needed to resolve conflicts.  This outline is specific to our track. 

Decisions and directives by the race director are final.  Decisions by the race director may

be petitioned if submitted in writing or by using the Racer Protest form at the end of these

regulations within 3 business days. If the situation is confidential, please indicate that

prior to discussing or on the document.

Individuals may voice their views to the race director, but not to the point of disrupting

races in progress or in a manor that negatively affects other racers.  Please note the rules

regarding sportsmanship..

 

13.  SPORTSMANSHIP:

It is the intention of this program to promote a family oriented environment.  Any abusive

language or unsportsmanlike conduct toward anyone (or their possessions) will not be

tolerated.  Immediate removal from the grounds will be requested at the race officials

discretion.  No race fees will be refunded for those asked to leave due to an infraction

of sportsmanship.

 

14.  CONFLICT OF INTEREST:

HOBBYTOWN USA as sole sponsor of these events holds all rights to merchandising

and sales of new materials applicable to race cars and the R/C sport in general at all

events.  Any persons or business’s must obtain the approval of the Race Director and

a designated Hobbytown representative prior to any marketing or sale of materials that

would conflict with the general business of Hobbytown.  Any persons or business’s

conducting affairs in conflict of this guideline will be immediately asked to leave.  It is

not the intent of the Race Director or Hobbytown to limit inter racer sales of used equipment.

The Race Director and/or Hobbytown are in no manner involved with private sales. 

Buyer beware.

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15.  LIABILITY:

HOBBYTOWN, HOBBYTOWN RACETRACK, ITS EMPLOYEES, RACE DIRECTORS AND

ALL ASSISTANTS are not responsible for lost, stolen or broken articles.

The participants, by virtue of electing to participate in the events sponsored by

HOBBYTOWN, acknowledge the potential for injury resulting from the close proximity

to R/C racing vehicles.

By virtue of their voluntary participation in the events , the participants and

spectators agree to hold HOBBYTOWN, the race directors and all persons involved

in holding this activity harmless in the event of injury, regardless of cause. Signing

the race registration also holds harmless the host facilities for all issues as outlined. 

This includes all locations as sponsored by Hobbytown and the Oshkosh RC Club.

 

FOR RACE INFORMATION, CONTACT HOBBYTOWN OF OSHKOSH AT 920-426-1840.

  

 

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 RACER REGISTRATION FORM

ALL FIELDS WITH AN “*” MUST BE COMPLETED TO ALLOW PARTICIPATION

Please print

*NAME ______________________________________

PHONE NUMBER ____________________________

ADDRESS ____________________________________

CITY, STATE, ZIP _____________________________

*VEHICLE CLASS(S): Check all that apply

(Note, does not limit joining another class)

Class :                  Entry?        Frq. 1         Frq. 2         Frq. 3  Racing

Nascar               _____        _____        _____        _____ R

Nascar 19t         _____        _____        _____        _____ R

Nascar Sportsman ____        _____        _____        _____ R

Nastruck            _____        _____        _____        _____ *NA*      

1/12 scale GTP    _____        _____        _____        _____  S

1/10 scale GTP    _____        _____        _____        _____ *NA*

Sedan Stock       _____        _____        _____        _____  S

Sedan Foam       _____        _____        _____        _____  S

Sedan Mod         _____        _____        _____        _____ *NA*

Stock gearbox     _____        _____        _____        _____ R/S               

 Truck  or  Buggy?      (Circle one)

Mod gearbox       _____        _____        _____        _____ *NA*              

Truck  or  Buggy?      (Circle one)

Stampede          _____        _____        _____        _____ R/S

Delphi F1           _____        _____        _____        _____ R/S

           

By signing below, driver states he has read the race rules dated 12/2004, understands

them and agrees to be bound by them in their entirety.

 

 *Name ______________________________  Date _________

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RACER PROTEST FORM

Event:__________________________________________ Date:____________

Class:______________________________________ Race Number:________

Protesting: Scoring:______ Procedure:______ Rule:______ Equipment:______

Statement:_______________________________________________________

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Driver’s Name:_____________________________

Driver’s Signature:__________________________

Race Director:________________________________ Time:_______________

Ruling: Protest Allowed:_____ Protest Rejected:_____

Action to be taken:

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Race Director’s Signature:________________________ Date:______________