P O Box 13862, Mowbray, 7705, South Africa

TAMIYA CUP RACING 2009/10

RULES AND REGULATIONS

Last updated: 02/03/2010

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TO ALL TAMIYA CUP ENTHUSIASTS - THE 2009/10 CALENDAR HAS NOW BEEN FINALISED. THERE ARE A TOTAL OF 8 RACES FOR THE 2009/10 SEASON, EXCLUDING THE FINALS. PLEASE SEE THE REVISED RULES BELOW AND NOTE THE RULE CHANGES FOR THE COMING SEASON. 

AS WE ARE INTRODUCING LITHIUM POLYMER (OR LIPO) BATTERY PACKS FOR THE FIRST TIME THIS SEASON, WE STRONGLY URGE ALL DRIVERS TO TAKE THE NECESSARY PRECAUTIONS AND CARE WHEN HANDLING THESE TYPE OF BATTERY PACKS. WE SUGGEST THAT LIPO CHARGING / STORAGE BAGS BE USED AS A SAFETY PRECAUTION.

General Race Regulations for all classes

1.                The entry fee remains the same for the 2009/10 season, at R30 per class entry

2.                The 2009/10 season will have 5 classes as listed below;

1. Stock Touring Class

2. Mini Chassis Class

3. Buggy Class

4. Super Stock Class

5. 4wd GT Class

3.                In Stock Touring, the top 5 drivers from the previous years regionals (not the finals) will not be allowed to enter this class again. Furthermore, drivers who have competed in two consecutive seasons, will have to sit out the following season, before being allowed to enter Stock Touring again

4.                In all classes, except Stock Touring, should the winner of a class in the 2008/9 regionals win the same class in the 2009/10 regionals, then that driver may not take part in that class for the next season

5.                Participation in a minimum of 4 out of 8 events qualifies the top three finishers to receive a regional trophy

6.                Participation in a minimum of 4 out of 8 events will earn a driver an automatic invitation to the Tamiya Cup Final

7.                Cars must be built following the instruction manual with original Tamiya parts.

8.                Any cars, chassis kits, spare parts or hop-up options, which are not yet available in South Africa, will not be permitted in Tamiya Cup events. Furthermore, drivers who want to take part in Tamiya Cup events, and have cars that have not been purchased from a local agent, will have to pay an additional R100 entrance fee, over and above the normal race fee, and will not qualify for prizes.

9.                All parts must be used as supplied in the box and/or cut as outlined.

10.              Modifications which destroy the original form of the car, are not allowed. In all classes the tyre/rim must stay within the body shell, except buggy

11.              Although the spares lists do not list all the parts permitted, you may use the spare parts supplied in the original kit. For all other spare parts and Hop-Up options, please refer to the separately available spares lists for each chassis type.

12.              Please note that allowable spares detailed in the individual car regulations, over-rides the separately available spares list. For example - Only the 3 types of tyres listed in the Stock Touring regulations are allowed in this class

13.              Radios must be crystal interchangeable. All drivers must have a minimum of three frequencies available. 2.4GHz transmitters are allowed

14.              Tyre additives are allowed in all classes, except Stock Touring. These must be odourless and conform to the required safety standards.

15.              Each race will be of 5 minutes duration (Buggy Class 4 minutes), plus the time to complete the last lap.

16.              Any modifications not described in the regulations are not allowed.

17.              Any other other issues not clarified in the regulations shall be handled at the discretion of the race organiser.

18.              Motors must be from Tamiya.

19.              Drivers are to use their own batteries and motors for the regional events, except for Stock Touring where motors are handed out at each event.

20.              Batteries and motors will ONLY be supplied by the race organiser at the National Final event, the allocation of which is to be decided at a later date.

21.              Regarding the 49*** series spare parts, these are only allowed if it is the “colour” version of a spare or Hop-Up part, as listed in the Parts List

22.              Only Tamiya Metal Bearing Lubricating Oil (Item 53508) and Tamiya R/C Cleaner Spray (Item 87039) will be allowed.

1.                Only TL01, TT01, TT01E and TT01R chassis’ are permitted in this class.

2.                Only spare parts and Hop-Up option parts for these chassis types currently available in South Africa are allowed, and must be used as originally intended.

3.                Items 3455877 Front Prop Joint, 3455878 Rear Prop Joint and 51091 TB EvoIV Propshaft are allowed

4.                The speed controller is limited to a 3-step mechanical switch, a CPR01 electronic speed control or a TEU-101BK electronic speed control, as supplied in the original kit.

5.                The motor is limited to a standard, 2-slot, Johnson 540 motor. Any attempt to modify or to influence the ability of the motor is not allowed.

6.                Only standard stick type Ni-Cd battery packs up to 2400mah are allowed (Matched packs are NOT allowed). No modifications to the battery wires or connectors are allowed.

7.                Car does not have to be equipped with cockpit detail and a driver figure.

8.                Minimum weight of the car ready to run is to be 1,450g, without a transponder.

9.                Clearance under main chassis to exceed 5mm before the race.

10.              TL01 Speed Tuned Gear Set (53342) is allowed, up to a 19T pinion gear.

11.              TT01 Spur Gear Set (53665) 55T is allowed, up to a 25T pinion gear.

12.              Use of 53345 TL01 Toe-In Rear Upright and 50808 TG10 Rear Long Wheel Axle is allowed. (These parts are included in 58223 Castrol Mugen and 58244 Mercedes CLK Original Teile)

13.              Tyres are limited to 50419 Celica Racing Radial Tyres, 50454 Racing Slick Tyres and 50810 Racing Semi-Slick Tyres

14.              Inserts are limited to 53156 Hard Sponge, 53209 Hard Black, 53250 Soft Blue, 53834 Soft Yellow and 53835 Hard Red

15.              Tyre additives and tyre warmers are not allowed.

1.                Cars eligible to race are the M02, M03, M04 and M05 series chassis. (Including Pro chassis’)

2.                Only spare parts and Hop-Up option parts for these chassis types currently available in South Africa are allowed, and must be used as originally intended.

3.                Only standard stick type Ni-Cd OR Ni-Mh battery packs UP TO 3300mah are allowed (Matched packs are not allowed). Battery wires can be modified at the bottom of the connector to accept other types of speed controller connectors. Wire length must exceed 3cm.

4.                Any electronic speed control is permitted.

5.                Only a 53068 Sport Tuned motor or a 53983 Lightly Tuned motor is allowed. Any attempt to modify or to influence the ability of the motor is not allowed.

6.                Car does not have to retain the original wheel drive concept. Drivers can choose either FWD or RWD configurations regardless of car body. 4wd or twin motor configuration will not be allowed.

7.                Speed Tuned Gear – 16, 18 and 20T pinion are allowed for the M03 and M05 chassis. Up to 19T pinion is allowed for the M04 chassis, but in the case of a 26D tyre being used the pinion size is limited to a 17T.

8.                Minimum weight of the car ready to run is to be 1,200g, without a transponder.

9.                Clearance under main chassis to exceed 3mm before the race.

10.              Only the standard differential item 53070, and the ball differential item 53267, can be used, and must be built as per the instructions using Tamiya lubricants only

11.               The tyre size in the front and rear must be the same. The usable tyres are as follows;

M02, M03, M03L, M04M and M05:

• 50683 M-Chassis 60D Radial Tyres

• 50684 M-Chassis 60D M-Grip Tyres

• 53254 M-Chassis 60D Super Grip Radial Tyres

• 53340 M-Chassis 60D Re-Inforced Tyres Type A

M04L:

• 50419 Celica Racing Radial Tyres

• 50454 Racing Slick Tyres

• 50810 Racing Semi-Slick Tyres

• 53214 Super Grip Radial Tyres

• 53227 M2 Radial Tyres

1.                Cars eligible to race are the DF02, DF03 and DB01 chassis only.

2.                Only spare parts and Hop-Up option parts for these chassis types currently available in South Africa are allowed, and must be used as originally intended.

3.                Only standard stick type nicd OR nimh battery packs up to 3300mah are allowed. (Matched packs are NOT allowed) Battery wires can be modified at the bottom of the connector to accept other types of speed controller connectors. Wire length must exceed 3cm.

4.                Any Tamiya 540 size motor is allowed, up to and including the Super Stock 23T Type BZ motor. The motor will NOT be supplied by the race organiser at the Final event

5.                Car does not have to be equipped with cockpit detail and a driver figure.

6.                Minimum weight of the car ready to run is to be 1,550g, without a transponder.

7.                As these cars use spike tyres, there must be visible remains of spikes on more than 50% of the tyre before the race. We stipulate a minimum tyre diameter of 84mm for front and rear tyres.

8.                Attaching o-rings to piston rods of dampers as a bump stop or piston protector is allowed, but only the Tamiya brown o-ring can be used.

1.                Cars eligible for qualification are TL01, TB01, TA04, TA04S, TA04SS, TA04R, TA04-TRF, TA04-Pro, TA05, TA05R, TA05IFS, TA05IFS-R, TA05 Ver.2, TT01, TT01E, TT01R, TB02, TB02R and TB03 (TA05MS chassis and parts are not allowed)

2.                Only spare parts and Hop-Up option parts for these chassis types currently available in South Africa are allowed, and must be used as originally intended.

3.                Ni-Cd, Ni-Mh 7.2v batteries or Li-Po 7.4v batteries up to 5400mah (specifically designed for R/C car racing), MAX discharge of 40C are allowed. Battery wires can be modified at the bottom of the connector to accept other types of speed controller connectors. Wire length must exceed 3cm.

4.                Any electronic speed control is permitted to be used with the brushed motors listed below. Please note that the Brushless Motor 12T may only be used in conjunction with the Tamiya Brushless ESC 01 (Item 45038).

5.                Only the following Tamiya motors will be allowed;

• 49247 – Super Stock Motor Type S

• 49260 – Super Stock Motor Type RR

• 49288 – Super Stock Motor Type RR G.Metal

• 53476 – Super Stock Motor Type R

• 53477 – Super Stock Motor Type T

• 53696 – Super Stock Motor Type TZ

• 53697 – Super Stock Motor Type RZ

• 53930 – Super Stock Motor Type BZ

• 54132 – Brushless Motor 12T

• The motor will NOT be supplied by the race organiser at the Final event.

6.                Motor brushes must be from Tamiya.

7.                Any attempt to modify or to influence the ability of the motor is NOT allowed. (eg. No com-drops, No cutting of brushes, Original screws must be used. etc), however the wires of the speed controller can be soldered to the motor.

8.                Car does not have to be equipped with cockpit detail and a driver figure.

9.                Minimum weight of car ready to run to be 1,500g.

10.              Any parts from TRF414, TRF414X and TRF414M are NOT allowed, except those which are commonly used for TA04 family kits.

11.              Clearance under main chassis parts to exceed 5mm before the race.

12..             The Subaru Legacy B4 Body and it’s variants are NOT allowed in this class.

1.              Cars eligible for qualification are TA03F, TA03F Pro, TA03R, TA03FS, TA03RS, TL01, TB01, TA04, TA04S, TA04SS, TA04R, TA04 TRF, TA04 Pro, TA05, TA05R, TA05IFS, TA05IFS-R, TA05MS, TA05 Ver.2, TT01, TT01E, TB02, TB02R, TB03, TB Evo Series, TRF414 series (except TRF414X), TRF415 series and TRF416

2.              Only spare parts and Hop-Up option parts for these chassis types currently available in South Africa are allowed, and must be used as originally intended.

3.              Ni-Cd, Ni-Mh 7.2v batteries or Li-Po 7.4v batteries up to 5400mah (specifically designed for R/C car racing), MAX discharge of 40C are allowed. Battery wires can be modified at the bottom of the connector to accept other types of speed controller connectors. Wire length must exceed 3cm.

4.              Any electronic speed control is permitted.

5.              Any Tamiya 540 size motor is allowed up to and including the 7.5T Brushless motor Item No. 42126. The motor will NOT be supplied by the race organiser at the Final event.

6.              Motor brushes, if applicable, must be from Tamiya.

7.              Any attempt to modify or to influence the ability of the motor is NOT allowed. (eg. No com-drops, No cutting of brushes, Original screws must be used. etc), however the wires of the speed controller can be soldered to the motor.

8.              Car does not have to be equipped with cockpit detail and a driver figure.

9.              Minimum weight of car ready to run to be 1,500g.

10.            Any parts from TRF414, TRF414X and TRF414M are NOT allowed, except those which are commonly used for TA04 family kits.

11.            Clearance under main chassis parts to exceed 5mm before the race.

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