VORTEC

In this part of the website there will be the full electric section rules for all electric classes.

Latest Update 1 Dec 2009

ALL Touring Car classes

The weight rule will now read as

Chassis ready to run with transponder: 1425grams

Stock Class

The motor rule will now read as

Commercially available 27 turn bushed single wind Rebuildable Stock motor, ROAR approved motors only (NO modifications allowed to motor)

Any 17.5 turn Brushless motor with any rotor released for that motor

Super stock class (19 turn)

The motor rule will now read as

Any 10.5 turn Brushless motor with any rotor released for that motor.

Commercially available 19 turn brushed single wind motor (NO modifications allowed to motor)

For Mini class

The Bodies rule will now read as

Bodyshells are open, with the following restrictions - No Modern (post 1980) 4 door Touring Sedans and/or 12th scale type Wedge/Can-am Sports bodies

The Motor rule will now read as

Tamiya Black Can Sport-Tuned motors (23,000 rpm max) - 53068, or 13T/3000KV Hobbywing OEM/rebranded COMPLETE SYSTEM with max 25 or 35 amp ESC and engraved /etched can. No modifications are permitted to motors.

The Chassis rule will now read as

A minimum weight limit of 1330gms (with transponder) will apply. ESC, bearings and Tamiya Hot-ups only permitted, with the following exceptions - Official Tamiya optional ALLOY components may be replaced with an equivalent aftermarket part.

Note:
In the case of the Stock-Superstock motor rules, individual clubs may opt for a 'transitional period' of several months, however major events will be required to run strictly to rule.

Latest Update: 2 Jun 2008

VORTEC would like to announce the following rule changes as decided at the Committee meeting 01/06/08.

For all classes (with the exception of Modified Touring Car) the battery rules will now read as follows.

Batteries

Any approved 6 cell Nicad and NiMH pack, stick side by side or saddle configuration.
Any 2 cell Hard-cased approved 7.4 Lipo packs as listed on the ROAR website (http://www.roarracing.com/approvals/lipobattery.php) - is legal from August 1st 2008.

For Mini class (effective immediately)

Weight limit

A minimum weight limit of 1330gms (with transponder) will apply as of August 1st

Tyres

Any commercially available rubber mini-sized tyre, in any combination and/or compound, with any insert.