New England TTC Event

[kona_joe]

New England RC Crawlers
Top Truck Challenge

Saturday
May - 1st

Londonderry NH

The ultimate 1:1 4x4 event only replicated in rc scale. All the favorite obstacles are planned... Frame Twister, Mini Rubicon, Tow Test, Obstacle Course, Hill Climb, Mud Pit and of course the Tank Trap.

[littleyj]

i am new to all of this. can any rig pretty much to show up to do it. does it cost money. and info i might need to know. thank you

[kona_joe]

No cost to run. You can join our website/forum for more info. http://www.nercc.net

TTC Class

This class is for the typical trail rigs, that you have modified quite a bit for off road. You would most likely " TRAILER " these to the trailhead.

* Vehicle is limited to 2.2 inch wheels/rims or smaller at the bead surface.
* All 2.2" OEM tires are legal, any modified tire may only be 6" tall
* Track width can be NO more than 12.5"
* Vehicles are limited to 1 ESC only
* Vehicles are limited to 1 motor powering both of the axles
* Vehicle battery must be mounted on the chassis.

Bodied vehicles:

* 1/8th or 1/10th bodies that should resemble its original form.
* Wheelbase to match body's intended wheelbase, up to a 1.5" allowed difference, maximum wheelbase of 13"
* Full frame chassis only, comp chassis not allowed. Chassis minimum length to be no less than the corresponding wheelbase


Bodiless vehicles:

* Bodiless vehicles must resemble a 1:1 vehicle to include hood & grille ( Jeep, FJ40 etc)
* Wheelbase to match chassis intended wheelbase, up to a 1.5" allowed difference, maximum wheelbase of 13"
* 1/8th or 1/10th scale tuber that must be a self-supporting, structurally complete, rigid frame as long as the intended wheel base

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2010 TTC Points/Scoring

1. Competitors will receive points based on their finish time or distance on each course. First place will receive 10 points, last place 1 point.

2. All scoring will go by time first. If competitors don't finish the course, they will be scored on distance covered.

3. If you roll your vehicle you must right it with your own winch.(on courses that allow winching) Time will continue as you do this.

4. Hitting marker cones will add 15 seconds (for each cone) to your time.

5. Going out of bounds will get you a DNF and your distance will be marked at that point.

6. No outside winching or strapping will be allowed. If your winch quits on a course you may replace it after your run, before you start your next course.

7. No modifications can be made during the competition. No tire/motor/gearing/shock/etc changes will be allowed. You may change your battery to any battery during the competition, and you may add weight to you rig for the truck pull, but you must be able to add/remove the extra weight in 10 seconds or less.

8. Run order for each course will be decided ahead of time. There will be a sheet printed out and posted that shows the run order for each course. You must be ready and waiting when it's your turn to run.

Frame Twister
Course will include rocks, mud, and logs.
1. Cones are live and will be a 15 second penalty.
2. Out of bounds will end your run.
3. Ten minute time limit

Obstacle Course
Course will consist of steep dirt climbs and descents, a mud hole, off camber ruts, roots, and jumps.
1. Cones are live and will be a 15 second penalty.
2. Out of bounds will end your run.
3. No winching.

Mini Rubicon
1. Falling off rocks and out of bounds will end your run.
2.Ten minute time limit

Truck Pull
1. Competitors will be allowed to choose between lanes for their run.
2. You may hook the sled to your truck any way you want. Truck must be less than 12 inches away from the sled.
3. No digging up the course. No forward progress for 3 second, your run is done.
4. No winching.

Hill Climb
1. You may use the entire hill climb course to make it up the hill.
2. Hit the out of bounds line and your run is done.
3. No digging up the course. No forward progress for 3 second, your run is done.
4. No winching.

Mud Pit
1. Fast time wins. If you don't finish, farthest distance determines place.
2. Touch out of bounds and you run is over.
3. No forward progress for 3 second, your run is done.
4. No winching.

Tank Trap
Course will consist of deep water and mud holes, steep rocky and muddy climbs, steep descents, logs, etc.
1. This course is worth double points.
2.Twenty minute time limit

[n2dmud]

Is there an address for the event?

[nhwheelin]

that sucks no dual motors. guess the rs10's bergs, and bullies are out

[kona_joe]

Due to unforeseen weather conditions we have rescheduled Top Truck Challenge to Saturday May 1st

[kona_joe]

A few pics from our first TTC






Tow Test






Hill Climb



Obstacle course





Frame Twister & Mud Pit











Tank Trap






more pics posted on our website.

[unistack]

that's awesome my scx is being rebuilt right now but when will you be doing this again?

[kona_joe]

We are planning for another TTC event in the fall.

[kona_joe]

TTC Video



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