Track Rules & Class Reservations

🏁 IAM‑RC RACING & HOBBY SHOP

OFFICIAL CARPET TRACK RULES & CLASS REGULATIONS

MANASSAS MALL • INDOOR CARPET RACEWAY

🔷 IAM‑RC PERFORMANCE STANDARD

Bold. Fast. Professional. Fair.
These rules define the competitive standard of IAM‑RC Racing & Hobby Shop and are strictly enforced to protect our high-performance carpet surface and ensure equal competition for all racers.

🟦 GENERAL TRACK RULES

(Strict Enforcement – No Exceptions)

🔋 BATTERY SAFETY

✅ LiPo fire bags REQUIRED for all battery charging
✅ Metal ammo containers with lids are permitted
❌ Unsafe charging practices = immediate removal from pit area

🟡 TIRE PREP & CLEANING CONTROL ZONE

SXT 3.0 carpet is the ONLY approved tire prep (available in-store)
Race staff may inspect or confiscate suspected unauthorized substances
Unauthorized chemicals permanently damage carpet & compromise race grip
✅ Simple Green degreaser ONLY
✅ Tires must be fully dry before entering track
🔥 Use the designated Burn-Out Box for final drying

🏎️ VEHICLE SAFETY & CARPET PRESERVATION

✅ Proper body-to-ground clearance required (NO body dragging)
✅ Body posts trimmed to max 2 pin holes above body
✅ Post ends must be smooth & rounded
✅ Smooth chassis underside – no protruding screws
📏 Minimum Ground Clearance: 3mm (strictly measured)

Race officials reserve the right to inspect any vehicle at any time.

🏆 RACE CLASSES & SPECIFICATIONS

🟦 SPORTSMAN CLASS

Novice / Entry-Level Development Class

Any RC car or truck approved by race staff
2S LiPo maximum
⚖️ Max Weight: 4.5 lbs / 2041g
Examples: Traxxas 4-Tec, 1/16 Slash, Losi NASCAR

🟨 TT‑02 BOX STOCK

Affordable • Fun • True Beginner Racing

TT‑02 or TT‑02R chassis only (❌ SRX not allowed)
Tires: Gravity RC USGT treaded ONLY (available in-store)
Kit tires permitted but NOT recommended

✅ Allowed Performance Mods

Ball Bearings
Servo Horn

⚙️ Reliability Mods

Allowed only at staff discretion when necessary

Box Gearing: 22T Pinion / 70T Spur
Motors: Tamiya Torque Tuned or Sport Tuned (brushed)
Tamiya Body Only
2S LiPo

🟥 TT‑02 MOD

Intermediate ➝ Advanced • High-Performance Platform

Any TT‑02 chassis including SRX variants
Must retain tub chassis (❌ No carbon conversions)
Tires: Gravity RC USGT and Gravity TC
Mods open except motors

✅ Approved Motors

Reedy Fixed Timing 21.5T
Hobbywing Fixed Timing 21.5T
Tamiya Torque Tuned or Sport Tuned
ESC: ROAR-approved in Blinky mode

✅ Allowed Bodies

Tamiya
GT10
USGT
Le Mans Prototype
❌ Touring Car Bodies
2S LiPo

🟦 25.5T TOURING

National-Level Touring Performance Class

2025 ROAR Rules Apply
⚖️ Minimum Weight: 1320g
ROAR-approved 25.5 motor & ESC in Blinky
Tires: Gravity RC Slick (House Tire) ONLY

🟫 VTA / USVTA (Vintage Trans Am)

Scale Muscle Car Competition

2025 ROAR rules with open 25.5 motor brand
⚖️ Minimum Weight: 1400g
Gravity RC VTA tires ONLY
Correct placement required (fronts front / rears rear)

🟪 FORMULA 1 (F1)

Advanced Rear-Wheel Drive Class

2025 ROAR Rules Apply
Motors: 21.5T or 25.5T ROAR approved
Gravity RC house tires ONLY

🟥 1:12 SCALE PAN CAR

Advanced Precision Racing Division

2025 ROAR Rules Apply
Gravity RC house tires ONLY

🟦 21.5T TOURING

Expert-Level Touring Class

Previous RC racing experience required
2025 ROAR Rules Apply
Gravity RC Slick (House Tire) ONLY

📍 TRACK INFORMATION

IAM‑RC Racing & Hobby Shop
📍 Manassas Mall, Manassas VA
🏁 Premium Indoor CRC Carpet Surface
🛒 Authorized House Tires & Prep Available In‑Store

🔧 WHY THESE RULES EXIST

✔ Protect Track Investment
✔ Ensure Fair Competition
✔ Maintain Professional Racing Standards
✔ Deliver a High‑Performance Racing Experience

Failure to comply may result in:

Penalties
Disqualification
Suspension of racing privileges

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Speed • Precision • Respect • Competition