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RC Car Rules

1RC Racing · Updated March 25, 2025

These rules apply to 1RC 1/18 scale racing at Lanes Raceway, along with the General Rules. Jump to: 1RC rules · Box Stock Beginner · Standard · Pro · Race format

1RC general rules

All non-1RC parts are illegal. Using them will result in disqualification, or you won't be able to race the car.
You must start inside the brackets painted on the track for your position, or you fall to the 6th position bracket.
Track marshaling isn't optional. If you are racing, you track marshal. If you don't marshal for others, you'll marshal your own car while you're racing and will be ignored by the marshals.
Rules will be strictly enforced, so please stay legal or you won't be allowed to race.
Rules are subject to change to keep the racing close and fair for everyone. When changes are made, we'll post them on Facebook. If you have a recommendation, let us know and we'll consider it.

1/18 Dirt Late Model. Rules for this class are strict: out of the box, charge the battery, change tires if you choose, and race.

Cars must be complete, with all bodywork, headers and driver figure.
Cars must have a number on each side of the bodywork and on the roof.
1RC Stock or 1RC Soft tires only. Tires may be cleaned with Simple Green or Mean Green only; no other chemicals. Tires must measure within 2 mm of new, out-of-package tires, and must be the tires for the class of car.
1RC 5-cell battery only. Stock 1RC 8700kv motor; its marking must be visible in the stock location, facing the track.
No adjustable tie rods or bars; the car must be stock. Stock rear axle, pinion and gear; stock shocks and springs.
Stock ESC; no adjustments can be made to the ESC.
No changes to the bodywork on the stock version car. No additional airfoils or underbody air devices.
No additional ballast. Late Model weight 300 g, plus or minus 5 g.
Stock transmitter.
Break out time 3.8. The break out keeps this class competitive for out-of-the-box cars.
After 5 A-Main wins you must move up to the Standard Class.
All non-1RC parts are illegal.

1/18 Dirt Late Model, Dirt Modified, Dirt Street Stock, Asphalt Late Model

Cars must be complete, with all bodywork, headers and driver figure.
Cars must have a number on each side of the bodywork and on the roof.
1RC Stock or 1RC Soft tires only. Tires may be cleaned with Simple Green or Mean Green only; no other chemicals. Tires must measure within 2 mm of new, out-of-package tires, and must be the tires for the class of car.
1RC 5-cell battery only. Stock 1RC 8700kv motor; its marking must be visible in the stock location, facing the track.
Any 1RC part available at Lanes Raceway for the class. You may not use parts that aren't for your class of car.
Stock ESC; adjustments can be made to the ESC (how to adjust).
No changes to the bodywork on the stock version car. No additional airfoils or underbody air devices.
Stock transmitter.
Break out time will be set to prevent multiple laps on the lap counter, not to limit speed.
All non-1RC parts are illegal.

Cars must be complete, with all bodywork, headers and driver figure.
Cars must have a number on each side of the bodywork and on the roof.
1RC Stock or 1RC Soft tires only. Tires may be cleaned with Simple Green or Mean Green only; no other chemicals. Tires must measure within 2 mm of new, out-of-package tires, and must be the tires for the class of car.
1RC 5-cell battery or Lanes Raceway stocked lithium batteries. Stock 1RC 8700kv or 10,000kv motor; its marking must be visible in the stock location, facing the track.
Any 1RC part available at Lanes Raceway for the class. You may not use parts that aren't for your class of car.
Stock ESC; adjustments can be made to the ESC (how to adjust).
No changes to the bodywork on the stock version car. No additional airfoils or underbody air devices.
Stock transmitter.
Break out time will be set to prevent multiple laps on the lap counter, not to limit speed.
All non-1RC parts are illegal.

Cars must be complete, with all bodywork, headers, driver figure, and front and top wings (for wing classes) in the stock location or using the adjustable top wing mount 1RC6048.
Cars must have a number on each side of the tail tank, each side of the wing, and on the front of the hood (non-wing class).
1RC Stock or 1RC Soft tires only. Tires may be cleaned with Simple Green or Mean Green only; no other chemicals. Tires must measure within 2 mm of new, out-of-package tires, and must be the tires for the class of car.
1RC 5-cell battery or Lanes Raceway stocked lithium batteries. Stock 1RC 8700kv or 10,000kv motor; its marking must be visible in the stock location, facing the track.
Any 1RC part available at Lanes Raceway for the class. You may not use parts that aren't for your class of car.
Stock ESC; adjustments can be made to the ESC (how to adjust).
No changes to the bodywork on the stock version car. No additional airfoils or underbody air devices.
Stock transmitter.
Break out time will be set to prevent multiple laps on the lap counter, not to limit speed.
All non-1RC parts are illegal.

You must start inside the brackets painted on the track for your position, or you fall to the 6th position bracket.

Qualifying

Each car gets five qualifying laps. Your fastest lap is your qualifying time and seeds you into the heat races.

Heat races

Main events

Mains are 4–6 car races; your main event position is set by your heat race finish.
The lowest main event runs first.
B-Mains and lower start heads up, with the fastest car in that main at the front.
Laps: A-Main 50, B-Main 40, C-Main and lower 25.
The top finisher from each main bumps to the back of the next higher main.

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