Official RC Crawler Rules 2005-2010

[Fishmaxx]

Official 2010 rules
http://www.usrcca.com/rules/2010_USRCCA_Rules.pdf



This forum was set up to provide information, and help answer questions about the Official Rules.



Make sure to Check the Date at the bottom of the last page to see if you have the latest version.

[microgoat]

question about the wheelbase rule:

since the wheelbase changes during suspension travel, how is the measurement made? vehicle at comp ride height? or at full droop (shortest wb)?

reason i ask is, my TLT sits at about 13-1/2 normally. at full droop it's close to 12-1/2 (legal limit). if i jack it up to pass tech, do i have to run at that ride height?

[Fishmaxx]

Micro, thats a good question. Its not covered in the present version of the rules, but I would have to say its the wheelbase of the "vehicle at comp ride height"

[kevinlongisland]

yeh, i would have to agree. Then people would setup their trucks to be 3 feet tall to pass inspection, then lower it and have a longer truck and an unfair situation.

[PinchFlat]

We have always measured wheelbase while the crawler is at rest with batteries and body. Microgoat, that would make your TLT at an illegal wheelbase.

It doesn't matter if you jack it up to pass tech than lower it to run. You will be out of spec while competing and will be running illegally and would be subject to disqualification. If you jack it up and leave it at 12 1/2" WB while you compete you would be fine.

[microgoat]

gotcha. guess i'll have to humiliate the unlimited crawlers instead

[4RnrRick]

Can you sticky this on top......

[TLTCrawlin]

Can I use these for the eastern WARCRC rules? Let me know please. Thanks alot

[kevinlongisland]

These rules are posted for local clubs throughout the world to use at their competitions. So feel free to use them at your events, that's what they are here for.

[envious8420]

on the last page "clearing a gate" ex 2 & 3 seem to cancel each other out.

can i get some clairification on this please?

[Fishmaxx]

Originally Posted by envious8420

on the last page "clearing a gate" ex 2 & 3 seem to cancel each other out.

can i get some clairification on this please?

In Example 2 is a tire from the Front and Rear axle, and the gate is cleared

In Example 3 is a tire from the Front or Rear axle, and the gate is not cleared

[envious8420]

clear. thank you

[gone_wheelin]

Just a clarification on the 2.2 rules. Are rear axle disconnects (digs) allowed on the 2.2 rigs? I looked through the current rules and did not see it mentioned but with the sudden insurgence(sp) of 2.2 rigs using them I thought I would try to get a little clarification.

[todd1803]

Question on the reverse penalty. The rules state "Once a reverse penalty has been assessed, no further reverse penalty can be assessed until the

vehicle makes forward progress." My question is what is considered forward progress?

For example, while attempting an incline, forward progress is stopped, and the driver backs down the hill. Once at the bottom, driver re-attempts the climb, yet fails to make it as far as the first attempt, and must back down again. So is this one penalty or two? is forward progress considered as occurring from the farthest point backed to, or overall progress on the stage?

I hope my explanation makes sense, Thanks in advance.

[PinchFlat]

Originally Posted by todd1803

Question on the reverse penalty. The rules state "Once a reverse penalty has been assessed, no further reverse penalty can be assessed until the

vehicle makes forward progress." My question is what is considered forward progress?

For example, while attempting an incline, forward progress is stopped, and the driver backs down the hill. Once at the bottom, driver re-attempts the climb, yet fails to make it as far as the first attempt, and must back down again. So is this one penalty or two? is forward progress considered as occurring from the farthest point backed to, or overall progress on the stage?

I see your point... It is 2 penalties. Here is the ruling on your question; A reverse penalty will be assesed when you roll back. The moment you move forward it is reset and you will get another reverse if you do so. I is not forward progress on the course, it is forward progress of the truck.

Originally Posted by todd1803

I hope my explanation makes sense, Thanks in advance.

Originally Posted by todd1803

[todd1803]

Thanks! WARCRC is most klikely switching from ORCRC rules to the RCC rules for next year. The reverse penalty has sparked plenty of "discussion" already.

[STANG KILLA SS]

is there a text version of this somewhere? for those of us that would like to use them on our local boards? ie TXRCRCA and would like to modify them for our local style and classes.

[Crawlerguy851]

Hate to revive this thread, but peculiar question on the specs of the 2.2 crawlers, "2 wheel steer only"...does that mean I can have rear wheel steer? Or left wheel steer? Or right wheel steer?

[DISTURBIN' tha PEACE]

Yes, as long as only 2 wheels steer, it doesn't matter what 2.

[Reflection]

Originally Posted by DISTURBIN' tha PEACE

Yes, as long as only 2 wheels steer, it doesn't matter what 2.

So you could run the front right tire able to turn and the left front locked,then the left rear able to turn and the right rear locked and still be legal? You'd only have 2 turning tires,just one on each axle.