2008 Newville 1/10 Scale Nitro Open Modified Class Rules

When reading rules below it is a good thing to realize that chances are if it is not mentioned here, it is not legal. Do not plan a defense of your latest concoction by saying "it doesn't say I can't do it". Save yourself and everyone else a lot of time by being realistic in what is expected and in the spirit of the rules.

2wd- Rear Wheel Drive ONLY- single speed transmissions ONLY

  • Wheelbase minimum is 9.5", maximum is 11.5"
  • Maximum track width is 10.0 "
  • Minimum weight is 56 oz.

Engines:

  • . 12 or .15 engines ONLY (unlimited number of ports)
  • Max. Fuel tank capacity is 75cc (without insert), NO LARGE CAPACITY TANKS ALLOWED

Pipes:

  • No internal adjusting / moving parts
  • 6mm stinger opening

Tires:

  • OPEN TIRE RULE, Rubber or Foam tires are permitted, All Open Modifieds must run tires on CAR/BUGGY wheels
  • No Production Slicks allowed
  • Maximum wheel diameter is 2.2” wheels
  • Front tires in the front and rear tires in the rear
  • Front width wheels in front, rear width wheel in rear
  • NO silicone or silicone impregnated tires are allowed
  • ABSOLUTLY NO GREASE, IF YOU ARE FOUND USING GREASE ON YOUR TIRES, YOU WILL BE DISQUALIFIED

Body:

  • Maximum Overall Length is 22". Maximum width of Body/inner panel is 8". Inner panel must have a hood at least 2" wide that extends from front of inner panel to at least the leading edge of the roof and must be a minimum of 1/2" above inner panel .
  • Maximum front bumper width is 5", must be mounted flat and may not be angled up to act as a Wing. An additional front body panel is allowed on the front of the car but may not extend past the bumper and may not be wider than 4.5" or longer than 3.5".
  • Maximum width of Roof is 7"; roof width must be at least .5" narrower than inner panel width where attached to doors. Minimum roof height is 5.0"; maximum Height of body at highest point is 7.0". Maximum roof length is 6.5 inches; a 1/2" rear spoiler is allowed on Roof and is not included in 6.5" max length restriction.
  • Front and Rear windows must be removed; any clear portion is included in max roof length dimension. Side windows and “A” pillar must attach to side panels at top edge of door and must also contact the entire length of roof. (i.e. no large gap between roof and top of windows).
  • Side windows must be clear and no portion of side window may overlap side or sail panel. Roof, windows, side and sail panels must be symmetrical .
  • Maximum Side panel length is 17" and no part of the side panels can extend forward of the front axle. Entire side panel must be on one plane and both side panels must be parallel to each other. Front edge of sail panel cannot extend more than 1" forward of rear tire leading edge and cannot overlap side windows.
  • No additional lips or flaps are allowed with the exception of a 1/4" bend at top and bottom of Side and Sail panel no more than 45 degree.
  • Any material added for the purpose of bracing or supporting the body must be a maximum of 1/2" wide and 5 " long.
  • Bodies must have at least 1/3 of right rear tires exposed when viewed from front, top and rear of car.
  • Rear spoiler chord maximum is 3".
  • No rear wheel cutouts are allowed on the horizontal plane of the inner panel.
  • All cars must have 4 wheel independent suspension, No straight axle cars allowed
  • FLOPPER BODIES MUST CONFORM TO 2007 U.S. OPEN WHEEL RULES PACKAGE
  • All height measurements are from bottom of chassis unless otherwise noted

 

THE FINAL DECISION REGARDING RULES OR CLASS SPECIFICATION ISSUES THAT ARE NOT ADDRESSED ABOVE WILL BE AT THE DISCRETION OF NEWVILLE R/C SPEEDWAY AND HOBBIES