Tri-State Road Racing Series

Rules

2006-2007

Rev 6/06

(Recent Rules revisions in color.)

Section 1- General Rules- How TRRS Events Are Run

Section 2- General Technical Rules 2006-2007

Section 3- TRRS Class Specific Rules 2006-2007

© Tri-State Road Racing Series, 2006

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Section 1- General Rules- How TRRS Events Are Run     

Section 2- General Technical Rules 2005-2006

Section 3- TRRS Class Rules  

1.0    Raceway Rules:

1.1    NO SMOKING within the raceway.

1.2    No alcohol.

1.3    Abusive or foul language: The Race Director has the authority to penalize any driver for abusive language directed at any other driver, Marshal, or the Race Director.

1.4    Marshaling:  The Race Director will assign racers from the previous race to Marshal the current race.  A lap penalty will be assessed for Drivers who are not ready to marshal when the race before theirs is run.

1.5    Support the Raceway- no selling of new merchandise will be permitted (except by the Host Raceway) at any TRRS event.

1.6    Track time: during practice (from 8AM to first race) drivers may buy track time at the Host Raceway’s prevailing rates. Raceways are encouraged to offer a “pit pass”- where a flat charge covers all track time through the day.

2.0     Dues, Fees and payouts:

2.1    Dues: Each racer is to pay dues to TRRS as established by his/her chapter.

2.2    TRRS members can race in any TRRS Series’ without paying additional dues.  A current Membership card will have to be presented.

2.3    Dues period:  September 1 – August 31 each year.

2.4    TRRS Race fees are $7 per Class.

2.5    Payouts: The Host Raceway will have race payouts (trophies, ribbons, box plaques, cash, or raceway merchandise credit) per its normal practice for weekly races.

2.6    Points Series and Awards: Series Points totals will be kept for all Divisions and Classes.   There are annual Series awards for winners in each of these. 

                                          -3 points for each place below 15.

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3.0      Concours: there will be a Concours winner selected by the host Raceway Owner (or designee) for the three GT-1 Classes- Junior and Open GT-1 A as well as Open GT-1 B Classes

3.1      Concours selection criteria- purely subjective, in the opinion of the judge, and based on the following:  -Overall car appearance  -overall car realism - craftsmanship required  -quality build  - quality mounting of the body  - detailing of the interior.

3.2      Concours Prizes may be trophies, or merchandise prizes, provided by the Host Raceway and/or sponsors.

4.0       Classes:

4.1      Junior TRRS GT-1- is for racers age 14 and under as of October 1, 2006.

4.2      Open TRRS GT-1- is for all ages.  Class/ Series may be raced and scored in two Divisions: A and B.

4.3      TRRS LMP Group 10- all ages .  Class/ Series may be raced and scored in two Divisions: A and B.

4.4       TRRS GTP- all ages.  Class/ Series may be raced and scored in two Divisions: A and B.

4.5      Host Option Class:  is an optional event organized by the Host Raceway, raced at the end of the day, and will not carry TRRS Series Points.  Host Raceway is responsible for running the race, tech, etc.  There are separate fees and prizes (if any) for this race.  At least 30 days advance notice is required to TRRS for the Series to publicize the Host Option race and Rules applying to the Host Option class.

5.0     Running TRRS races:

5.1      Race direction:  Race Director(s) will be agreed to by the host raceway and TRRS, provided by the host raceway.

5.2      Tech:  Tech will be conducted by TRRS.

5.3      Races will be run using the European lane rotation format.                                                        Red-Green-Blue-Purple-Black-Yellow-Orange-White

5.4      Lane selections and heat assignments will be random.

5.5     Races will include one 2-minute warmup, followed by races in a 2 minutes on/ 2 minutes off format.

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5.6      Sit outs- there are a minimum 4 and a maximum 12 racers in any TRRS race. Sitouts as follows:

Etc.

Race Director can run GT-1 Division B drivers in Division A, or vice versa, (but score in their regular division) in order to even out the heats and/or reduce the number of required races. If 3 entries or less, the Class will be run with another Class, and be scored separately.    

5.7      Sit out Procedure:

5.7.1            When it is a racer’s turn to sit out, he/she is to remove their lane sticker, and place it on the inside wall of the track, at the point their car stops at “power off”.  The sticker is removed from the wall when the car is replaced on the track.

5.7.2            Sit out cars are to be placed on the race director’s podium during the sit out period.

5.7.3            Sit out cars are pitted after power-off of the lane prior to the sit out’s return.

5.8      Lane Changes:  If the car is moved from where it came to rest at “power off”, a lane change marker must be placed. Failure to use a lane change marker: first offense- warning; second and more a lap penalty per occurrence.

5.8.1            Lane change markers can be any non-metal object. .       

5.8.2             Racers or assistants can service a car at the track, where the car came to a stop at power off, without using a lane change marker.

5.8.3            A car pulled from a race for repair with “power-on” needs no lane change marker, and can be placed back on the track at any location, by the driver or an assistant.

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5.9     Track Calls:  track calls may be made for the following conditions:

5.9.1           Track calls specific to the host raceway’s track will be reviewed at the Driver’s Meeting.

5.9.2            Incorrect track call may result in a warning- 2^nd offense- 5 laps, and 5 laps per additional offense.

5.9.3           Working on cars during track calls:  No work on a car can be started during a track call. If the car is being worked on before the track call occurs, work can continue. Exceptions: adjustment of braids, body clips or deformed body MAY be corrected by a racer, spectator, or Marshal during a track call. 

5.9.4            “Courtesy time out” to allow a competitor to repair his car delays the entire program and cannot be allowed at a TRRS event.  

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5.10    Daily schedule TRRS will try to adhere to the following schedule on race days.

(All revised 6/06)

                Time:                                                     Activity:

5.11     Impounded cars:

5.11.1         Impounding of cars after Tech:  cars impounded are not to be touched.  Any working on cars after Impound (unless specifically approved by the Tech Director) is grounds for disqualification.

5.11.2         Impounding of cars after a race:  racers are always to leave their car in the spot where it comes to rest at “power off” of the last lane.  Cars impounded after a race are not to be touched until released by the Race Director.

5.12     Lap-counter failures     

5.12.1         Uncounted laps:  laps not counted will be added, provided that the missed lap claimed is verified (a) by a Marshal and/ or (b) by lap time observance by the Race Director.

5.12.2         In the event of a general failure of the lap-counting hardware or software, found during a race, the race will be re-started at the beginning of the lane where the failure

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first occurred. Racers will be allowed a brief time to service their cars.

5.12.3         If the automatic lap-counting system cannot be repaired, people will be assigned as manual counters by the Race Director.

5.12.4         In some cases a particular motor (particularly at high timing) will not count.  In these cases, this is seen as a car failure- not a track failure- and Racers will have to make whatever changes are necessary (usually a motor change), with the program continuing without delay to allow this change.

  5.13     Tech inspections:

5.13.1         Technical Director’s Gages are official for all TRRS events.

5.13.2         “Mistakes” in building will be handled on a friendly “instructive” basis.

5.13.3         The Tech Director will conduct pre-race, and may conduct random in-race tech inspections to ensure rules compliance.

5.13.4         In-race tech:  the Tech Director will occasionally tech the cars during a race.  Any car found to be out of spec must be corrected after racing resumes (after “power on”).

5.13.5         If a substitution of an illegal motor (any Class) or substitution of a handout motor (GT-1) is found, the driver may be disqualified.

5.13.6         If in-race tech inspections are conducted, the following apply: (a) rear tire diameter (minimum .750”); (b) rear track width- max. 3-1/4”, (c) rear clearance (must be min. .055” at any in-race tech), (d) match of handout motor number to tech slip, (e) body height above tech plate.  Any car found not in compliance must be corrected after power-on.  (Cars will not be found illegal for minor variations or infractions, or normal wear of tires or components during the race{s}as long as minimum tire diameter .755 and .055 rear clearance are maintained).

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5.13.7         The Tech Director may also conduct post-race tech and teardown of any or all cars, including motors.  Cars found

in violation (beyond race wear and tear in the opinion of the Tech Inspector) will be disqualified.

5.14    Protests:   

5.14.1         Rules compliance is an important part of the success and continuation of the  TRRS Series, and a method is needed where competitors can file protests for alleged Rules violations.

5.14.2         Filing a protest-   A racer may file a formal protest against another’s car by giving the Tech Director a written note, explaining specifically what he/she feels is wrong with another racer’s car (naming one suspected component- such as “motor”, “clearance” etc.). 

5.14.3         The Protest must be accompanied by a $5 Protest Fee.

5.14.3.1     If a disqualification is made, Protest Fee is refunded.

5.14.3.2     If no disqualification is made (for the protested offense)- the protested driver gets the fee.

5.14.4         The Tech Director may/may not accept the Protest, at the Tech Director’s sole discretion.

5.14.5         The protested driver may be disqualified ONLY for a violation involving the component named in the Protest.

5.14.6         The racer filing the Protest, and the Protested Racer are the only ones allowed to witness any teardown or inspection.

5.15   It is the racers responsibility to field a car that meets all TRRS Rules, at all times.

5.16         2006- 2007 TRRS Schedule See the TRRS website:  trrsweb.com

Note about raceways “joining” TRRS:  new raceways, wanting to be a part of TRRS, should contact:

Bear Overmyer    bear696969@woh.rr.com     419-334-2100

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Section 2- General Technical Rules 2006-2007

Section 3- TRRS Class Rules  

These are the complete official TRRS Rules that apply to all TRRS Classes.  In the case of a discrepancy between these General Rules and an individual Class Spec Sheet, or any other information, these General Rules apply.  The General Rules as published on the TRRS website (trrsweb.com) – most recent revision- are assumed to be public knowledge, and are Official.

1.0    Objective of the Series: These Rules are written to minimize competition focused on technological advances, and maximize the fun of racing “equal” cars.

2.0    Technical Director’s ruling on any matter applies over these or any other Rules. The Technical Director may allow, at his sole discretion, a car to race one grace event, after notifying the Member of the needed change.

3.0    Commercially-available: all products (except controllers, paint, decals) used in the TRRS Series must be available from slot car products' distributors at the time of the event.

4.0    Controllers: No controller may have power from batteries, or any source but the track.  Controllers may be home-made, provided that they meet the requirements of the individual Class, as stated in the Rules for that Class.

5.0    Body Rules

5.1    Goal of the Series:  Preference will be given to cars, rules, and bodies that most closely resemble 1:1 race cars.

5.2    Bodies: Specific bodies are approved for each TRRS Class. These are published on the Rules, and in individual Class Spec Sheets for each specific Class.

5.3    New bodies and equipment: As new bodies and other equipment are introduced, the Series directors will evaluate their “fit” to the Series; if they are acceptable, an announcement will be made in the next TRRS NEWS, and the new product will be approved starting at the following TRRS events.

5.4     No air control of any type may be added to any body, unless specifically allowed for a given body or Class.

5.4.1           Diaplanes molded into the body may be retained.

5.4.2           May add a mylar/lexan diaplane for front reinforcement in any Class.

5.4.3           Added-on diaplane may NOT protrude from the body.

5.5    Bodies must cover entire chassis when viewed from above; top of the body (hood, fenders, etc.) may not be cut out for motor, chassis, gear or guide clearance.  Any cut-outs must be the same as on the 1:1 car.

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5.6    May reinforce body with self-adhesive lexan, mylar, glue, and/or tape.

5.7    Paint and decoration: all cars must be painted, opaque, including sides.  If chassis, or other components can be seen through the body, the Tech Director has the right to refuse to allow it to race.

5.7.1           Racing Numbers: Bodies must have a minimum of three 1/4" minimum high racing numbers – must be painted, decal or sticker (no marker numbers).       

5.7.2           “Sponsor” markings, stickers and decals:  In all Classes, at least one major sponsor decal, or sticker is required.  Must be painted, decal or sticker (no marker numbers).  This decal or sticker must be at least half the width of the rear wing in size (approximately 1-1/2”), although it can be mounted anywhere on the car.

5.7.3           No obscene or offensive graphics (in the opinion of the Technical Director) may be used on any car; in the event of such graphics, the Technical Director will refuse to allow the car on the track.

5.7.4           Front wheels visible:  the front wheels must be visible either by

5.7.4.1      the body having been cut out to the vertical wheel vertical centerline, or

5.7.4.2      by the body having been left clear showing at least the lower 50% vertical diameter of the front wheel(s).

5.8     Guide flag hidden: the guide flag must be under the car so as to not be visible viewed from the top of the car.

5.9    Windows left clear: on all "coupe" and sedan bodies, the windshield and side windows must be left clear.  This also prohibits “tinted” windshields and side “glass”. On GT-1 bodies with rear windows, the rear window may be left clear, be painted black (or “tint”), or be painted to match the color scheme of the car.

5.10       Driver figures: all bodies must have a painted and detailed 1/24th scale 3-D driver and   interior, using paint and/or markers, with a head w/helmet, arms, shoulders, and a steering wheel in the normal position in the car. No paper drivers in any Class.  Driver figure and interior must block view of the chassis when viewed from above.

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6.0    Chassis Rules

6.1    Chassis permitted (all Classes):

6.1.1           Any approved commercially-available (see 3.0) production stamped metal chassis is permitted.

6.1.2           Production aluminum or lightweight steel chassis pans- available from the original manufacturer (only)- may also be used.  May not mix brands of pan and center section.

6.1.3           As new chassis are introduced, TRRS will evaluate the chassis for inclusion in the Series, determine the date at which the “commercially available” Rule is met, and make an announcement that the new chassis is now approved. This will be via the TRRS NEWS newsletter.

6.2    Clearance:

6.2.1           Rear clearance is checked as follows: If the tech plate (or other gage) placed flat under the chassis at the rear axle, MOVES the car, it is too low, and must be reset and re-presented for Tech before racing.  This applies under the gear as well as the rear of the chassis. 

6.2.2           In the event of an in-race tech, car must have a minimum .055” clearance under the rear of the chassis, AND a minimum rear tire diameter of .750.

6.2.3           Front clearance: A car that the Tech Director feels might damage the track surface will not be allowed to race, or will be “black flagged” during the race.  NOTE: at certain raceways, 1/16^” (.063") clearance “all around" will apply.  In these cases, an announcement will be made using TRRSWEB and TRRS News.

6.2.4           Minimum rear tire diameter is .750” at all times, for all Classes.

6.2.5           Width: the 3-1/4" tech gage must slide over the rear tires and wheels, and not be tight enough so as to support the weight of the car.

6.3    Chassis modifications: A " Modification" is defined an any change or addition requiring cutting, grinding, gluing, fastening using screws, or soldering, or the addition of any component other than as specifically permitted in the Rules.

6.3.1           No cutting, bracing or grinding of the chassis is permitted, except as specifically allowed here.

6.3.2           May file or grind motor mount for better mesh, but must retain motor mount.

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6.3.3           May grind off plating only where/when soldering is intended.

6.3.4           May add floating or fixed pin tubes in all Classes.

6.3.5           May solder front axles, but front wheels must rotate on their axles.

6.3.6           May use "light" pans, of aluminum or steel from the same manufacturer as the center pan;  must assemble with no chassis modification to be legal.

6.3.7           May tape chassis, or tape or solder lead weight to chassis to affect handling.

6.3.8           Bracing:

6.3.8.1      May add one “c” shaped (max. .062”) , max. 1" long piano wire rear chassis upright brace, or add the Slick 7 EDM Chassis Upright Brace.

6.3.8.2      May add a max. 1” long (max. .062”) piano wire motor brace.  If using a motor brace, motor must be soldered to the brace.

6.3.8.3      The front axle may not be soldered to the center of the chassis or soldered to lead weight as a brace.

6.3.8.4      NO OTHER BRACING OR CHASSIS MODIFICATIONS ARE  PERMITTED

6.4    NO Bearings: oilite or bronze bushings in the motor and rear axle only.

6.5    Any other chassis modification is illegal.  

7.0    Tires and wheels:

7.1    Rear Tires: black, minimum .750 diameter, max. width .810".

7.2    Front wheels and tires:  must use 2-piece (separate hub and tire) front wheels of a minimum .600” diameter, with black rubber or plastic front tires - required on all Classes. 

7.3    “Lost” front wheel or tire: if a front tire (O-ring) or entire front wheel/tire is lost during a (2-minute) heat, the racer may finish the rest of that heat, and then must replace the front wheel or tire at the lane change, before resuming the race.

8.0      Replacing Parts during a race: cars must finish with the original chassis parts and body.  Any other part may be replaced , with another part meeting TRRS Rules for the Class, during a race.

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Note about raceways “joining” TRRS:  new raceways, wanting to be a part of TRRS,             

should contact:

Bear Overmyer    bear696969@woh.rr.com     419-334-2100

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Section 2- General Technical Rules 2006-2007

Section 3- TRRS Class Rules  

1.0     Purpose: TRRS GT-1 is a Spec Class designed to equalize all aspects of the race, except the racer.  It is also designed to provide low-cost, competitive racing, and allow racing using the basic equipment normally found in a “starter kit”.  Ready-to-run TRRS GT-1 cars are available from Parma International- order Parma Flexi 5 #433E, or a Starter Kit #SS433ETX.

2.0     General Rules apply.

3.0     Controllers: Must run a standard or homemade resister controller or any (fixed) resistance controller, with NO adjustments such as “punch”, sensitivity, or brake.  No electronic or external-resister controllers are permitted in the Class.

3.1      Permitted controller modifications: You may change gauge (but not number) of controller wires, and/or attach a heat sink.

3.2     You may not add a “full punch” or “clicker” relay.

4.0     Chassis:  see General Technical Rules.

5.0     Gearing: Must run 48 pitch / 28 tooth plastic spur gear, on 1/8“ rear axle, NO hollow axles.  (Pinion gears will be provided on the handout motors.)  Motor pinions are set for running the spur gear “hub out”.  The spur gear is teched by measuring OD using a dial/digital caliper- a 28-tooth spur will be .620 inches +/- .004.  If a spur gear is outside these measurements, it is checked by (a) counting the teeth, or (b) finding a manufacturer marking.

6.0     Body Rules

6.1     May run any body from approved list.

6.2     Driver figures: see General Technical Rules.

6.3     Must use an interior and detailed driver (similar to Parma 808); windows must be left clear.   On bodies with rear windows, the rear window may be left clear, be painted black (“tint”), or be painted to match the color scheme of the car.

6.4     Decoration: See General Technical Rules.

6.5     Must retain a min. 1mm. (.039”) “vertical” front bumper.

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6.6     Rear must retain 1/2” “bumper” below wing edge.

6.7    Max. rear wing height– 1-5/8”, tech block to wing edge.

6.8    Approved TRRS GT-1 Bodies (2005-06):

7.0     Motors- TRRS GT-1 uses handout sealed 16D motors with 48- pitch pinions, and pinion size may vary by event.

8.0     Race Day Procedure – TRRS GT-1 Divisions 

8.1     Motors are to be handed out with the objective of allowing racers minimum access to the motors before the race.

8.2     Motors are selected by the racer from a box, which allows full view of the motors.  Racers cannot pick up the motors and examine them- once a motor is touched, that is the motor the racer selected.

8.3     Motors are selected, and soldered into the car , by the racer, at the tech table.  TRRS will supply soldering iron(s) at the table for this purpose.

8.4     Alternate Method to 8.3- (this method is not preferred, since it allows more access to the handout motors by racers.)   Motors are selected, and taken to the racers pit.  A maximum of 15 minutes is allowed for the racers to solder the handout motor into their chassis.  In this case, the car is teched  AFTER the motor is installed.

8.5     In all cases, cars are impounded, and “gridded” (by heat) just as the 2-minute practice is started. 

8.6     “Luck of the Draw”: Handout motors are broken-in and maintained by TRRS.  Every effort is made to have “equal” motors, but there will be minor variations in motors.  There are no exchanges for motors that may be slower than others.   Any variations are “luck of the draw” and the racer will have to race with that motor. 

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8.7     (Using handout motors) If a car fails to run (will not start) when the power is “on” for the race warmup, there is a track call while the racer and TRRS Race Director determine if the motor is defective, or if it is something in the car causing the problem.  If defective, another handout motor will be issued.  Racer has to repair any problem with car or installation during the warmup. 

8.8     Motor failure during a race is not anticipated due to the spec gearing and maintenance of the motors.  Motor failures during the race are presumed to be caused by the car being defective (bound axle, etc.), and the racer has to withdraw- there are no substitute motors.

8.9     NO changes (including replacing brushes, “tweaking” of brush springs, altering of brush hood alignment, changing pinions, or cranking timing) may be made to any handout motor.  A violation of this Rule is a disqualification.

8.10   Any racer found to be modifying a TRRS Handout Motor, or substituting another, will be disqualified, and will score zero points for that GT-1 race, with no refund of entry fees, or dues.  A second offense will result in the racer being asked to leave the Series.

8.11  Racers are asked not to use ANY fluids, except oil, on the handout motors- fluids (such as com drops or Voodoo Drops) reduce the life of the motor.

8.12   Race Director can run GT-1 Division B drivers in Division A, or vice versa, (but score in their regular division) in order to even out the heats and/or reduce the number of required races. 

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1.0    Purpose: TRRS LMP is a Class designed to closely parallel USRA Group 10, while maintaining a “sports car” body.   It is also designed to provide racers with an easy entry into the motor-building and blueprinting aspects of the hobby.

2.0    General Rules apply.

3.0    Gearing: May run any gearing, 3/32 or 1/8 axles, NO hollow axles.

4.0    Controllers: any  

5.0    Body Rules

5.1    May run any body from the approved list.

5.2    Car must have full interior- NO card stock interiors, or paper drivers are permitted.

5.3    Driver figures must comply with General Rules.

5.4    Interior/driver must block view of chassis.

5.5    Decoration: See General Technical Rules.

5.6    Must retain a min. .037 (1.0 mm.) “vertical” front bumper.

5.7    May retain diaplane on bodies w/ diaplane   molded in– but may NOT add a diaplane that protrudes from the front of the car.

5.8    Rear of the body:  a minimum 1/2” rear “bumper”- must retained, measured down from the top of the molded-in spoiler or lip of the body.

5.9    Max. rear wing height– 1-5/8” measured from the tech block

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5.10    Approved Bodies- TRRS LMP Group 10 Class: 

6.0    TRRS LMP Group 10 Motor Rules (Balanced 16D)

6.1    Complete motors- 16D “balanced” motors w/ “American” or OEM arms, and approved cans and endbells.   Approved motors:  

 6.2    Approved 16D Setups:  A “setup” is defined as a motor, less the armature, including: can, magnets, endbell, oilite bushings, and brush hoods.  Any TRRS-approved Group 10/16D Can, including “Rotor” “Pro- Slot and “Twisterr” cans may be used.     Inside can dimensions:   .600H. X .875W. X .950L.

6.3    “RJR” setups, and cans are not available.  May not be used.

6.4     TRRS approved setups:  

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TRRS LMP Group 10

6.5    Approved 16D Armatures:  ANY factory- tagged “16D”  armature.

6.5.1           All armatures other than stock "Chinese" must be tagged:  “16D”- if tags are lost, or un-readable in the opinion of the Tech Inspector, the motor may not be raced.                

6.5.2           Any OEM (“Chinese”) armature may be used. (may be untagged)

6.5.3           Armatures may be balanced and commutators trued.

6.5.4           Armature dimension: .513 min. diameter excl. coating; .600 min. stack length. 70 turns of 30 GA wire (.0099- .0101” excl. insulating varnish).  No split stack or lamination armatures.

6.5.5          “RJR” setups, and cans are not available.  May not be used.

6.6    No Kelly setups or motors in any TRRS Class.

6.7    Motor Modifications:

6.7.1           May not modify can except to solder in bushings and straighten to original (USRA 16D) specs.

6.7.2           Can must be “full” (no strap cans) and may have the following cutouts only: hole top and bottom, axle notches on front and/or back.

6.7.3           May add can screws, and spacers to limit end-play.

6.7.4           May use any 16D brush hoods, but may not modify brush hoods, except to solder brush hoods to hood plates.

6.7.5           May add Mura end-bell hardware to any 16D motor.

6.7.6           Any 3 coil replacement springs and any brushes may be used; aluminum or brass spring cups may be used as replacements.

6.7.7           NO spring insulation, shunts, or heat sinks allowed.

6.7.8           May use any 16D one piece single (no quads) ceramic magnets–   . 560H X .650L X .145TJ.      

6.7.9           May use any adhesive to bond magnets to can.

6.7.10        May not hone magnets.

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6.7.11       May remove magnet clips.

6.7.12       May dye armature.

6.7.13       Armatures may have any timing, may be rebalanced, and commutators may be trued. 

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1.0    Purpose: TRRS GTP is a Class designed to provide racers with challenging, fast builder’s Class, using a variety of motors.  Bodies are high-downforce. The racer chooses the best alternative motor (between C-Can “Contender” and Super 16D) for any given track.  Chassis are the same as the other TRRS Classes, so skills learned in GT-1, and LMP carry over to GTP.

2.0    General Rules apply.

3.0    Gearing: May run any gearing, 3/32 or 1/8 axles, NO hollow axles.

4.0    Controllers: any  

5.0    Body:

5.1    May run any body from approved list.

5.2    Painting and decoration: See General Technical Rules.

5.3    Coupe (enclosed) bodies must have full interior- such as Parma GTP interior; NO card stock interiors, or paper drivers are permitted. Driver figures must be painted, and detailed using markers or paint.

5.4    Open bodies with molded-in driver figures must have driver detailed, using paint, or marker. Open bodies with no molded in driver must have a driver and interior such as Parma 808, painted and detailed, added. Interior/driver must block view of chassis.

5.5    Must retain a min. 1mm. (.039”) “vertical” front bumper.

5.6    Rear of body may be fully cut out. 

5.7    Max. rear wing height– 1-5/8” from tech block. 

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5.8    Approved Bodies- TRRS GTP Class; any approved TRRS GT-1 OR LMP body, PLUS: 

6.0      GTP –Motor Rules

6.1          GTP cars may run either “Group 11” (Contender, Challenger, Sportsman II ) C-Can or Super 16D motors. (See 6.15 and 6.16 for specific Rules for each of the two allowed motor types.)

6.2          Motors must use a full can (no strap cans) and may have the following cutouts only: Hole top and bottom, axle notches on front and/or back.

6.3          May not modify can except to solder in bushings and straighten to original (USRA) specs.

6.4          Can bushing: hole may be opened for alignment purposes, and bushing soldered in place. Bushing may not be reversed.

6.5          No Kelly setups or motors (S16D OR C-Can).

6.6          May use any adhesive to bond magnets to can.

6.7          May hone motor magnets.

6.8          May remove magnet clips.

6.9          Any 3 coil replacement springs and any brushes may be used; aluminum or brass spring cups may be used as replacements

6.10      NO spring insulation, shunts, or heat sinks allowed.

6.11      Armatures may be balanced and commutators may be trued.

6.12      May die armatures.

6.13  May use any brush hoods, but may not modify brush hoods, except to solder hoods to hood plates.

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6.15       Super 16D motors:

6.15.1       Approved RTR S16D motors: 

6.15.2       S16D Armatures: Any tagged S16D armature, or untagged “Chinese” S16D armature.

6.15.3       If tags are lost, or un-readable by the Tech Inspector, the motor may not be raced

6.15.4       Approved S16D armatures:  

6.15.5        Setups: specs and approved parts are identical to TRRS LMP.  

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6.16      C-Can Motors: 

6.16.1       Approved RTR C-Can motors:

                                     (Kelly motors are not approved for TRRS racing)

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6.16.2       C-can Armatures: Dimensions: min. .513 diameter X .440 stack length.  55 Turns of 30 Gauge wire  (.0099- .0101” diameter excl. insulating varnish) tagged: CONT, SP, CH

6.16.3       C-Can Setups: A “setup” is defined as a motor, less the armature, including: can, magnets, endbell, oilite bushings, and brush hoods.

6.16.3.1  Approved C-Can setups:  Only TRRS-approved C-Can setup may be used. Inside can dimensions: minimum .925” L. X .835” W. X .560” H (see list) 

                                     (Kelly motors are not approved for TRRS racing)

6.16.4       Magnets must be single, one-piece ceramic C-Can magnets– per specification in USRA Rulebook-. .500L. X .150W. X.550H, plus/minus 10%.

6.16.5       No quad or multiple-piece magnets.

6.16.6       May use any adhesive to bond magnets.

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