Ribble Valley Radio Control Car Club

1/12th Scale Class Rules

1/12th Scale Class Rules

 

Batteries:

Any batteries that are currently legal or have previously been legal by the BRCA Electric Board are allowed.
• Cars will be driven with a Maximum of 4 cells with a nominal voltage of 4.8volts or the BRCA approved Li-po’s allowed.


Motors:

Only 19-Turn Motors and 10.5+ Brushless motors approved by the BRCA Electric Board are allowed.



Dimensions:

Minimum Ride height = 3mm
• All cars must have identifying numbers


Tyres:

Any Foam Tyres
• Odourless Tyre Additive Allowed but MUST be wiped off before racing


Race Procedures:

Events will consist of three qualifying rounds of heats of 8 Minutes, with two finals of up to 10 cars for all entrants (also 8 Minutes).
• The maximum number of cars per heat shall be 10 and the minimum for finals is 5.
• After each heat, the competitors in that heat will place their cars & transmitter on the scrutineering table, in their numbered position, and assume assigned marshalling positions for the following heat.
• Failure to marshal or provide a competent substitute will result in loss of best time.
• All competitors must remain on their marshalling points until all cars have finished. They can then collect their car and transmitter.
• Heats are to use the staggered start system. Each car will start separately when its number is called. Subsequent rounds will start in FTD order.
• Finals will use a grid start and cars are to be spaced at 2m intervals on a staggered grid. Top qualifier is to choose the side of grid.



Penalties:

Any driver found breaking any rules will lose all lap scores up to that point.