THATS RIGHT!!!!! We’re up and running again Peeps!!!!!!

Launceston RC is PROUD to re-open the track this Friday night, and to recommence racing once again in Launceston!!

With a gallant push on Saturday, the crew moved all the track, BACK IN, and started to build, one of the BEST tracks to date!!!!

With the RETURN of the drivers favourite “the Wall Ride”, and we ALSO proudly introduce “The Cross Over”!!! A BRAND NEW section where drivers must JUMP THE TRACK!!!!! This will be a sight to behold for sure!!!!!!

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As per normal,

Doors open at 6pm,

Racing to commence at 7pm!!!!!!!!

(Point series to Commence the following meet, number of rounds yet to be confirmed)

Members $10

Non-members $15(first 3 meets at $10)

Second class $5

With a lot of press activity of late, and a radio interview on Thursday morning, we’re hopping to see many new faces coming to join us at Uniquely Tasmanian Pavilion shed, at  Quercus Park , come along, see what we’re about, even have a race!!!!

We run a transponder system, where each car has a transponder, so when each car crosses the line, the computer automaticly counts it for us!! For the new people interested in having a race, do not let this deter you from joining in the fun!!!!! Hit the track and have a go, just means you’re laps don’t get counted.

The club also has a few of these transponders for rent at $5 a night, and to be returned to race control at the conclusion of the meet. There is only 4-5 up for rent, so you have to be quick to get one…..

This a reminder to all of the rules and restrictions that apply to the Short Course 10.5t class.

New racers, first time racers, dont panic!! If you car does not comply, thats ok, we understand, it can be a bit of a learning curve , but please come see us at race control with your car, and inform us at check in.

ALL current racers of SCT, should ALREADY comply to these rules.

TYRES WILL BE CHECKED BEFORE EVERY RACE

SCT will not be aloud on the track till it has been checked by the committee member in charge. THIS APPLIES TO EVERY SINGLE SCT.

Drivers are to line up at the start of the strait near the drivers stand, and are to WAIT till the committee member, checks their car, and places it on the track.

2013 1:10 Short Course Truck Rules

*Launceston R/C run a limited set of control tyres in our 2wd SC Truck racing.  This is to minimise costs, and keep racing close and even.  In general tyres supplied with RTR SC trucks are acceptable (note some kits come with tyres that are not on our list).  The list of approved Tyres for 2wd SC Truck racing at Launceston R/C include the following tyres ONLY:

• Traxxas Slash BF Goodrich Mud Terrain TA (standard Slash tyres) #6871, #6871R
• Traxxas Slash SC Tyre (standard Slash tyres) #5871, 5871R
• Traxxas Kumho SC Tyre (standard Slash tyres) #6870, 6870R
• HPI Maxxis Trepador (Stock Blitz tyres) p/n #103804, 103337, 103338
• Kyosho UMT601 SC Tyre (stock Ultima SC tyre)
• Team Associated SC10 tyre (stock SC10 RTR tyre) #9809 – note SC10 FT tyres not legal
• Team Losi Strike SC Tyre #7214  (note, NOT Eclipse #7215 shipped with XXX-SCT)
• Venom Pro Comp (stock Gambler RTR tyre) #8587
• Proline Switch #1078, 1076
• Any new design tyres will have to be approved and added to this list before they can be used.
• No 8th scale tyres.

These tyre controls will help keep costs down and enable new racers to be competitive with minimal financial investment.

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Tyre/Wheel Specs (per ROAR SCT Rules):

Wheel Inner Bead Max Diameter……………………….. 3.0 in / 76.20mm
Wheel Outer Bead Max Diameter………………………. 2.2 in / 55.88mm
Wheel Bead Width Max………………………………… 1.55 in / 39.37mm
Wheel Width Max………………………………………. 1.65 in / 41.91mm
Tyre Maximum Width…(mounted)……………………… 1.85 in / 46.99mm
Tyre Diameter Min…(mounted)…………………………. 4.20 in / 106.68mm
Tyre Tread……………………………………………….. Treaded, NO Cut/Custom/Ribbed

Chassis (per AARCMCC SCT Rules):

Wheelbase Min/Max……………………………………. 320mm / 335mm
Overall Length Min/Max……………………………….. 540mm / 568mm
Overall Width Min/Max………………………………… 290mm / 296mm
Minimum Overall Height…………………………………199mm
Minimum Weight……………………………………….. 2100grams
2 Wheel Rear Drive……………………………………… Geared or Ball Differential
Rear Suspension………………………………………… Independent or Solid Axle

Body Specs

• Full Fender Truck Body. Body must completely cover tyres when viewed from above.
• NO add-on or integrated Spoilers/Wings allowed.
• Front and rear bumpers must be used. Front Bumper Minimum Width 171mm.

Motor/Battery Spec

• ROAR Approved 10.5 Brushless or higher (find the list of approved 10.5 turn motors here)
• Standard motors as supplied with RTR 2wd SC Trucks
• ROAR Approved hard-case 2S 7.4V LiPo or 7.2V 6cell NiMh
• Other batteries may be approved on case-by-case basis, but ROAR approved LiPo cells are highly recommended
• ESC with zero timing (ie no use of turbo, advanced or dynamic timing)