Offroad Class Rules

Novice

The Novice class is for entry-level drivers that are new to RC racing. The rules for this division are:

1/10th (INDOOR):

• Chassis: Any 2wd 1/10th electric off-road competition vehicle or 1/10th RTR vehicle with RTR electronics. We strongly discourage the use of 4wd vehicles in this division.
• Motor: 27T brushed motors, or 17.5T to 21.5T brushless motors or the original RTR power system for your specific vehicle
• Batteries: 6-cell NiMH batteries, or 2-cell hard case Li-Poly batteries

21.5 Stock Buggy

The 21.5 Stock Buggy division is for  intermediate and advanced racers who wish to run 2wd buggies with stock/spec motors, and is often the largest divisions at the track. The rules for this division are:

• Chassis: Any 1/10th off-road 2-wheel drive buggy style chassis.
• Motor: ROAR Approved stock 21.5  brushless motor.
• ESC (Electronic Speed Control): ROAR Approved Non-Timing ESC’s, “Blinky” only
• Batteries: 6-cell NiMH batteries, or 2-cell hard case Li-Poly batteries
• Bodies: Any 2WD buggy body intended for the class.
• Minimum Weight: 1474 grams.

Stock Stadium Truck

The Stock Stadium Truck division is for intermediate to advanced racers who wish to run 2wd stadium trucks with stock/spec motors and is one of our largest and most competitive divisions at the track. The rules for this division are:

• Chassis: Any off-road 1/10 2-wheel drive truck style chassis (excluding short course).
• Motor: ROAR Approved stock 13.5 spec brushless motor.
• ESC (Electronic Speed Control): ROAR Approved Non-Timing ESC’s, “Blinky” only
• Batteries: 6-cell NiMH batteries, or 2-cell hard case Li-Poly batteries
• Tires: TBD
• Bodies: Any 2WD stadium truck body intended for the class.
• Minimum Weight: 1700 grams.

Stock Short Course Truck

The Stock Short Course Truck division is a great class for both intermediate and advanced racers alike looking to race 2wd short course trucks with stock/spec motors which offer very realistic looking vehicles. If you are relatively new to off-road racing, you may want to consider this division. The rules for this division are:

• Chassis: Any off-road 2-wheel drive Short Course Truck style chassis.
• Motor: ROAR Approved stock 13.5 spec brushless motor.
• ESC (Electronic Speed Control): ROAR Approved Non-Timing ESC’s, “Blinky” only
• Batteries: 6-cell NiMH batteries, or 2-cell hard case Li-Poly batteries
• Bodies: Any short course truck style body.
• Minimum Weight: 2098 grams.

17.5 Stock Buggy

The 17.5 Stock Buggy division is for  advanced/expert racers who wish to run 2wd buggies with stock/spec motors. This division is the most competitive divisions at the track. The rules for this class are:

• Chassis: Any off-road 2-wheel drive buggy style chassis.
• Motor: ROAR Approved stock 17.5 spec brushless motor.
• ESC (Electronic Speed Control): ROAR Approved Non-Timing ESC’s, “Blinky” only
• Batteries: 6-cell NiMH batteries, or 2-cell hard case Li-Poly batteries
• Tires: TBD
• Bodies: Any 2WD buggy body intended for the class.
• Minimum Weight: 1500 grams.

Mod 2wd Buggy

The Modified Buggy division is for advanced/expert racers who wish to run modified motors, and is one of the fastest and most demanding divisions at the track. The rules for this class are:

• Chassis: Any off-road 2-wheel drive buggy style chassis.
• Motor: Any brushless motor. Generally this class will be 13.5T motors and lower.
• Batteries: 6-cell NiMH batteries, or 2-cell hard case Li-Poly batteries
• Tires: TBD
• Bodies: Any 2WD buggy body intended for the class.
• Minimum Weight: 1474 grams.

Mod 4WD Buggy

The Modified 4WD Buggy division is for advanced/expert racers who wish to run 4-wheel drive buggies with modified motors for the most challenging and fastest divisions of racing at the track. The rules for this class are:

• Chassis: Any 1/10th off-road 4-wheel drive buggy style chassis.
• Motor: Any brushless motor. Generally this class will be 10.5T motors and lower.
• Batteries: 6-cell NiMH batteries, or 2-cell hard case Li-Poly batteries
• Tires: TBD
• Bodies: Any 4WD buggy body intended for the class.
• Minimum Weight: 1613 grams.

13.5 4WD Buggy

The 13.5 4WD Buggy division is for intermediate racers who wish to run 4-wheel drive buggies with ROAR approved 13.5 motors for the most challenging and fastest divisions of racing at the track. The rules for this class are:

• Chassis: Any 1/10th off-road 4-wheel drive buggy style chassis.
• Motor: ROAR Approved stock 13.5 spec brushless motor.
• ESC (Electronic Speed Control): ROAR Approved Non-Timing ESC’s, “Blinky” only
• Tires: TBD
• Bodies: Any 4WD buggy body intended for the class.
• Minimum Weight: 1613 grams.