Updated 2010.02.06
Based on PN Racing Mini-Z World Cup 2009 Rules and Regulations
Race Classes 2WD/AWD Stock, 2WD/AWD/Pan Car Modified, F1 Stock
Race Format
Qualifying:
There will be one two hour qualifying run.
The starting order for each main/class will be based on the fastest lap run during the time allowed.
Top Qualifier (TQ) will be awarded to the racer with the fastest lap run during the time allowed.
Mains:
All classes: Single 10 minute Mains
Motor
All Stock Class drivers must use
70T PN Stock, Kyosho X-Speed or Kyosho stock motors. The motors are to be run as is. Any tampering with the motor will result in disqualification. If any race official suspects motor tampering, the driver will be subject to disqualification.
Modified Class can be use any 130-class motor; it is legal to modify the brushes, magnet, cut the cam head, etc. If any race official suspects motor illegal tampering, the driver will be subject to disqualification.
PCB
Stock Class, F1 Stock Class: Kyosho PCB AM, 2.4G and KO AD band only. Switch bypassing and any FETs are allowed, but no other modifications may be made to the electronics system.
Modified Class: Any ESC/Rx or PCB may be used. Any modification to the ESC or PCB is allowed.
Chassis
Stock Class - 2WD: 90mm to 102mm Wheelbase
Kyosho MR-01, MR-015, MR-02 and MR-03 only. Kyosho colored chassis may be used.
Stock Class - AWD: 90mm to 98mm Wheel Base
Kyosho MA-010 only. Kyosho MA-010 colored chassis may be used.
F1 Stock Class
Kyosho Mini-Z F1 Chassis only. 2.4 GHz chassis may be used.
Modified Class: 90mm to 102mm Wheel Base
Any Kyosho or after market chassis allowed.
Body
Stock Class: Kyosho Mini-Z and TRP Scale body only; all windshield and windows
must be installed.
F1 Stock Class: Kyosho Mini-Z F1 body only.
Modified Class: Kyosho Mini-Z, TRP Scale, or plastic Pan Car body only; the rear panel may be removed.
Body Modifications
Any Kyosho Mini-Z bodies including LM bodies and TRP Scale bodies are allowed, but the car must conform to wheelbase and width rules.
Bodies may be functionally modified with minimal effect external appearance. The following non-comprehensive list of body modifications are allowed: o Excessive external cutting of the body is NOT ALLOWED for weight reduction purposes. The rear bumper may be removed up to 20mm from the ground.
o Wheel wells may be cut forward or backward to accommodate different wheelbase chassis.
o Wheel wells may be cut or chamfered internally for tire clearance.
o Lower portions of the body (including entire molded front splitters/bumpers etc.) may be cut for ground clearance in front, sides or rear.
o Body material may be shaved or thinned internally for weight reduction. Technical inspection officials reserve the right to disqualify any modified body deemed to be too fragile due to excessive material removal.
o Body panels may be reinforced or strengthened internally without affecting external appearance.
o Kyosho windshield and windows must be installed, but can be modified by cutting
unexposed internal areas.
o Kyosho headlight covers must be installed, but headlight buckets may be removed or omitted. In the event that a headlight cover is lost, the hole may be covered with a decal.
o Taillights and taillight covers may be removed or omitted.
o Small body parts such as mirrors, canards, exhausts may be omitted or removed to prevent racing damage and debris on track.
o Any rear wing that comes with a particular body may be installed regardless of height. Custom wings are permissible, limited to the 45mm from the ground.
The above list is non-comprehensive. The purpose and spirit of the rules is to allow functional performance modifications to the body while preserving the scale appearance and realism. The technical inspector has final authority in the judgment of body modification legality.
If you have modified your body and have questions regarding the legality of the modifications, please submit the body in question to technical inspection PRIOR to racing qualification or main event round. This is in order to prevent any inadvertent disqualifications. The technical inspector will judge the legality of body modifications and photograph the body in its legal state if necessary.
If the body is further modified post-inspection, the modifications may or may not be legal. For the racer's protection, please re-submit the body in question to technical inspection IMMEDIATELY if significant modifications are made.
If the body is damaged, the condition of the body may or may not be legal. For the racer's protection, please submit the body in question to technical inspection IMMEDIATELY if significant damage occurs. If the damaged body is judged illegal, it must be repaired or replaced for the next qualification or main event round. Qualification or main event results during which racing damage occurs on track will be allowed, as long as the body is not judged to be intentionally designed to break away to benefit performance.
Bearings
All Classes
Any type of bearing by any manufacturer is allowed. For example: Ceramics are allowed.
Batteries
Stock Classes
Cars must be powered by four AAA batteries. Alkaline, Ni-MH or Ni-Cd batteries may be used. No other type of battery may be used. For example: Lithium Polymer may not be used.
Mod Class
Cars must be powered by four AAA batteries or any chemistry or LiPo/LiFe batteries up to 7.4V may be used.
Wheel Rims
All brand Plastic and Aluminum rims are allowed. (except F1 Stock class)
Stock and Mod Class
Maximum front wheel width is 8.5mm. Maximum rear wheel width is 11mm. Maximum wheel diameter is 21mm. LM-size wheels and tires are NOT ALLOWED.
F1 Stock Class must use stock-sized wheel rims, no modifications.
All wheel rims must be original, any modification is not allowed.
Tires
All Classes
Any Brand of Rubber / Silicone tire may be used. No foam tires allowed. No tire insert use. No traction compounds allowed on tire or on race surface. Tire warmers are allowed. Tires may be cleaned with a 70% alcohol solution. If a driver uses tire cleaner that has been deemed illegal, the driver will be subject to any penalties that apply. Please address any questions concerning tire cleaners at the drivers meeting.
Hop Up Parts
All Classes
Drivers may use any Kyosho or aftermarket parts available. All upgrades must conform to all other rules posted in this document. All upgrades must be designed for the chassis that the upgrade has been installed on. No upgrade will be allowed if the upgrade will interfere with the cars of other drivers. The race director, tech inspectors and race officials reserve the right to disqualify any part deemed improper based on fairness and possible interference.
All Classes
Drivers may make minor modifications to the body and or chassis to reduce weight. Total vehicle weight must fall within the guidelines of this document. Please refer to the table below for weight requirements. The race director and race officials reserve the right to disqualify a body and or chassis for excessive material removal if the body and or chassis is deemed to be to fragile.
GENERAL RULES
SPORTSMANSHIP
Proper manners and good sportsmanship are expected from all drivers at all times. It is important to understand that general bad behavior like intentional bad driving, etc, will not be accepted and can result in a driver being penalized, disqualified or even asked to leave in extreme cases.
All participants will be expected to attend the driver's meeting. All rules are available online at mini-zdojo.com. Drivers will be expected to understand and comply with each rule by the time they leave the driver's meeting. Ask any questions at this time.
If there is a rules dispute between drivers it must be brought to the attention of the race director or race personnel. The officials at the track will do their best to resolve any issue to the satisfaction of everyone.
If a racer notices an illegal item on another racer's car, please report to race officials after that racer's race, so the car can be inspected without interference.
Substitute drivers are not allowed in any qualification or main event race. An immediate disqualification from the event for both drivers will result.
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