2011 Sport Race Rules

Be aware that continuing this year we are going to be VERY stringent on following the ruleset, and Keith Morgan will be our Racing Director in charge of processing models and engines.  His word will be final and no arguments will be tolerated.  I would like to personally thank Keith for his generous offer to volunteer in this most necessary role, that will hopefully save racing, such as it is now, and perhaps help it flourish with increased participation in the future.

 

2011 Sport Race Rules 

Airframes: 

• The model must be of the profile fuselage type, and have a minimum fuselage length of 24 inches when measured from the face of the thrust washer to the leading edge of the moveable elevator. 
   
• The wing must have be a minimum of 300 sq inches, with a minimum thickness of 1” when measured at any point along the span, with the exception of the last 5 inches before the end of the wing tips.
   
• The fuselage must have a realistic outline, and be fitted with a canopy/cockpit and rudder.  (The contest director’s decision is final should a model not be deemed “realistic”.)
   
• Purpose-built Sport Racers that comply to the above formula are eligible for this event.
   
• Flite Streaks, or any commercially available Profile Stunt kit or ARF are also eligible if they comply to the above formula.
   
• The model must have a minimum of one 2” diameter wheel.
   
• Kits may be reinforced as necessary to provide extra strength.

 

Engines: 

• Only absolutely stock OS LA .25s will be allowed.
   
• Only the commercially available OS LA .25 Venturi in its stock form will be allowed.
  (Venturis will be checked with a suitable measuring gauge, along with other engine dimensions before
  racing commences).
   
• OS or Thunder Tigre metal backplates can be substituted for the plastic one supplied.
   
• No Chromed or modified piston/liners will be allowed.  (All engines will be checked before racing
  commences, and afterwards at the contest directors discretion).
   
• All engines must run on suction (no pressure systems allowed).  The tank must be constructed
  and mounted as per the Fox .35 Sport Race rules. (The tank must be refuelled at every pit stop.
  An effort to fill the tank must be made even if fuel is not necessary).
   
• Propellers: Only stock black Master Airscrew 8 x 6 props will be allowed.  (Only balancing and the
  removal of flash will be permitted).
   
• Fuel:  Will be commercially available 10% Nitro fuel will be used in the official racing, and this will be
  supplied by the host club at a nominal cost in pre-designated containers.
   
• Plugs:  Any standard plug that fits 1/4" x 28 NF thread will be permitted.  (Modified glow heads will not
  be permitted).
   
• Shutoffs:  Are allowed, but are not mandatory.
   
• Lines:  Stranded .015" dia. x 60 ft. lines (+ or - 6" from centerline of model engine to palm side of handle).
   

Racing:

• Running Start with 2 minute warning.
   
• 2 only 70 lap heats with 1 pit stop minimum.  140 lap final with 3 pit stop minimum for top 3 entries.
   
• All other rules as per Fox .35 Sport Race in MAAC rule book.
   
• The fueling of models will be monitored by the race officials during the race.  (Immediate disqualification
  will be the penalty for any team that substitutes the official race fuel for their own blend.)
   
• The engines will be inspected and measured as per the measurement techniques dated January 5,
  2008, and will form part of these rules.
  
• Pilots: No wearing hats/caps as flyers lines can catch on them.  No water bottles in the flying circle.

Janurary 5, 2008

 

 

 

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