Throttle X: RC Car Race Competition (Electric Only)

RC Car Racing Championship – Official Rulebook

General Rules

• Team Size: 2-4 participants per team.
• Weight Limit: Maximum allowable RC car weight is 6 kg.
• Size Compliance: RC cars must strictly adhere to the weight and size requirements outlined in the event rulebook.
• Wireless Operation: Cars must be operated using a standard transmitter-receiver system (wireless control only).
• Power Source: Only battery-powered vehicles are allowed; fuel-based engines are strictly prohibited.
• Car Usage: Each team is permitted to use only one RC car.
• Custom Build Requirement:
  • Readymade or commercially available RC cars are not allowed.
  • All cars must be custom-built by the team.
• Race Track Design:
  • The track will feature jumps, rough and inclined terrain, sand pits, and tight turns to challenge the RC cars.

Race Format

• Head-to-Head Races: RC cars will compete against each other in designated race rounds.
• Competition Details: The specific race format and round structure will be revealed to participants on the day of event.

Technical Specifications

Dimensional Specifications

• Maximum Length: 55 cm
• Maximum Width: 30 cm
• Maximum Height: 30 cm (with fully compressed suspension)
• Motors: Both sensor-based and sensorless electric motors are allowed.

Radio Equipment

• Allowed Channels: Only two channels (for steering and throttle servos).
• Frequency: 2.4 GHz DSM/DSS or any permitted frequency (teams must notify transmission details in advance).
• Restrictions:
  • No advanced radio features beyond standard control/trimming.
  • No frequency swapping using transmitter/receiver crystals.
  • Traction control systems are not allowed.

Tyres

• Modification Restriction: Cutting tyres to fit different wheels is prohibited.

Battery

• Maximum Voltage: 24V (across any two points).

Transmission & Drive

• Allowed Configurations:
  
  • 2WD or 4WD drive systems