Track Rules

1.     Upon arrival, all participants must register their frequency (Spectrum users still must state the use of a Spectrum system) and pay the track fee, prior to any run, even if you are not participating in the elimination rounds.  Cost is $10.00 for Top Fuel and Unlimited, $8.00 for all other classes.

2.     No consumption or use of alcohol beverages or illegal substances on the premises.

3.     No littering on the premises.  Before departing, always clean your pit area and discard waste in the garbage bags provided.

4.     Maintain responsibility and control of children and pets at all times.

5.     If you do not have a frequency pin, you do not turn on your radio.  If you run your car without a frequency indicator, you will be disqualified (with Spectrum radios being the exception).

6.     Lane choice is awarded to the quickest qualifier.

7.     Do not come in contact with the center dividing line or touch any part of the timing system during qualifying or eliminations.  You will be disqualified from that race.

8.     You must cross the finish line to be declared a winner, even if your opponent is disqualified, has a red light, or breaks out.

9.     First or worst rules apply---but the Track Marshall makes the final call.

(example:  If a driver contacts the center line, and his opponent red-lights—the first driver loses because contacting the center line is worst than a red light.  If both drivers commit the same offense, like a red light, the first driver that commits the offense is disqualified from that race.  If who was first cannot be determined, the Track Marshall makes the call.)

10. If track maintenance is occurring and individuals are on the track, no cars are allowed on the track, past the starting line, until the Track Marshall re-opens the track.

11. In the event of a tie, system failure or discrepancy, the Track Marshall has the final say.

12. You must compete with the car you qualified with.  No driver substitutions allowed after qualifying/eliminations have begun.

13. The Track Marshall will announce all races.  When your race comes up, you will have 60 seconds to stage your car.  If your car malfunctions of fails to start, the other racer will be instructed to stage his car at the end of the 60 seconds.  If you are competing in the Bracket class, you may continue to repair/start your car.  You will only be disqualified from that race.  You may then stage your car for the next race.  If again, your car fails, the other racer will be instructed to stage his car.

14. No car substitutions allowed after qualifying/eliminations have begun.  You must race the same car throughout the event.  Motor swaps are allowed.

15. Track records:  All records must backed up within 2% and you must do it on the same day or within the same event (including National events).  If an apparent record is run, that car must be weighted and measured immediately after the run to validate that it falls within it's class specification.  If the car fails to report to the starters location to be inspected, no official record will be awarded, but a personal best will be noted.  Records can be achieved during qualifying and eliminations only.  Person best will be recognized at all times, but officials must be notified.  All records will be cleared at the end of the calendar year.

Class Specifications

Below is a listing for classes run at the SAMDRL.  It takes 6 vehicles minimum to constitute a class.

Combined Electric and Gas Bracket Class

Any R/C vehicle may participate in this entry level class.  Drivers utilize test and tune time to develop a consistent elapsed time with which to dial in.  This time is given to the Track Marshall when called for.  Cars must be able to cover the 132 foot race surface in 7 seconds or less.  All cars must have a working brake system.  All gas vehicles must have an operating throttle return spring made of either steel or orthodontic quality rubber band.  Racing is done on a .500 tree.  First round is best 2 out of 3 races.  All other rounds are single elimination.  You may not change your dial in during the first round of eliminations, but may change it afterwards.  First round losers may buy back in.

2.40 Competition Eliminator Index Class

Any R/C vehicle may participate in this novice level class.  All cars must have a working brake system.  Racing is done on a .400 pro tree.  First to the finish line, without going faster than 2.40 seconds will be declared the winner.  Single elimination rounds here.

Top Fuel

This class requires that the cars maintain the specifications listed below:

30" maximum wheelbase (no minimum)

8" maximum wing height measured from the highest point on the wing including the side dams.

44 oz. minimum weight (car weighted after a run)

.21 cubic inch engine (internal modifications allowed)

Must have an operating throttle return spring made of either steel or orthandental quality rubber band.

Exhaust must deflect upwards.

Extreme / Unlimited Class

Any vehicle may participate in this heads up class.  Racing is done on a .400 pro tree.  All cars must have a working brake system.  All gas vehicles must have an operating throttle return spring made of either steel or orthodontic quality rubber band.  First to the finish line will be declared the winner.