R/C Stockcars

An R/C Stockcar is a 1/10th scale functional model of a New Zealand style stockcar.

Rules

Chassis: To be constructed of either steel or aluminium, and built using 1/10th scale donor cars

Car Mass: Must be between 2.8kgs - 4.5kgs (race-ready)

Car Dimensions: Maximum width - 320mm Maximum length - 450mm

Bumper Height: Minimum height 20mm All cars must run a hoop on the front bumper - Minimum hoop height of 45mm measured from the ground and minimum width of 75mm wide

Motors: Must be brushed and between 27 and 23 turns with a fixed end bell.

Batteries: Must be a 6 cell 7.2v battery. Capacity of battery is open

Drivetrain: 4wd or 2wd is allowed

Wheels and Tyres: Must be of 1/10 scale. Tyre choice is open

Bodys: Cars must run a body and bonnet that resembles a car body. Body and bonnet must be fitted at all times when racing.

Numbers: Cars must display their numbers on both sides of the body.

Donor Chassis

The chassis is made from either steel or aluminium and then bolted to an R/C car donor chassis. The most common R/C donor chassis used is the Tamiya TT-01 as they are cheap and tough, but any R/C chassis can be used if it fits within the rules.

Racing

Racing is contact (crashing is allowed) and is held on an oval track made from tarmac or concrete. Indoor venues are also used, floor types vary according to venue.