MSM Spec Slash Racing Series

A Series/Cup organized by Marka Santa Maria 2y ago update
2022-09-172022-12-03
Time and dates are in the GMT timezone.

Our mission

Mission 1 - Act as stimulus to the RC car racing community by introducing rc car racing to new racers in an affordable, fun, and simple way

Mission 2 - Promote businesses owned by racers within our community

Mission 3 - Bring seasoned, professionals, and beginners racers together to collaborate on tuning and driving strategies

Slash Specifications

  • Brushed 2wd Traxxas Slashes ONLY
  • Approved electronics
    • Traxxas XL5 ESC (must keep a Traxxas connector)
      • 3018
    • Traxxas Titan 12t Motor
      • 3785
    • Traxxas TQ Transmitter Only (No TQi radios)
    • Traxxas TQ Receivers Only(No TQi receivers)
    • Traxxas Servo Part Numbers
      • 2056
      • 2075
      • 2075R
      • 2075X
    • Metal servo gears permitted (2072X)
  • Traxxas durability upgrades permitted
    • Must be Traxxas brand parts
    • First 4 part numbers must match stock part number.
      • For example, part number 2555 (stock rear arms) can be upgraded to 2555G (Green HD Arms)
    • Aluminum shock caps permitted (part# 3767)
  • Must use Traxxas Slash 2wd wheels and tires
    • S1 compounds are permitted *
    • Any Traxxas Slash 2wd tread pattern permitted
  • Must use Traxxas Slash Body (No aftermarket bodies)
    • No body venting
  • Shock oil changes permitted *
  • Shock limiter permitted *
  • Stock servo saver/horn ONLY
  • 2S Lipo or 7 cell NIMH NO LIHV (LIHV allowed ONLY CHARGED TO 4.2v per cell)
  • 16t/23t pinions only (stock/optional both included in kits)
  • 90t/86t spurs only (stock/optional both included in kits)
  • NO TSM ALLOWED
  • NO CHANGES TO DIFFERENTIAL

*Only in Spec 1 and Spec 2 classes  

POINTS SYSTEM

Spec 2 / Spec 3

  • Top qualifier - 1 bonus point
  • 1st - 100 points
  • 2nd - 99 points
  • 3rd - 98 points
  • 4th - 97 points
  • ....

Spec 1

  • Fastest lap in main (must finish top 10) - 1 bonus point
  • 1st - 25 points
  • 2nd - 18 points
  • 3rd - 15 points
  • 4th - 12 points
  • 5th - 10 points
  • 6th - 8 points
  • 7th - 6 points
  • 8th - 4 points
  • 9th - 2 points
  • 10th - 1 points

PRIZES

Spec 3 - RC Gear from Traxxas! Top drivers will be awarded at the end of the season however random prizes will be given away throughout the series. Win or lose you have a chance to snag some Traxxas products!

Spec 2 - Trophies will be award to the top 5 drivers at the end of the season.

Spec 1 - CASH CASH CASH!

Team payouts

1st - $1000

2nd - $750

3rd - $500

Drivers Payouts 

1st - $400

2nd - $300

3rd - $200

SPEC 3 (S3)

  • Beginner drivers only
  • Open practice
  • 3 rounds of qualifying
  • 10 cars per main 2 bumps

SPEC 2 (S2)

  • Expert drivers
  • Open Practice
  • 3 rounds of qualifying
  • 10 cars per main 2 bumps

SPEC 1 (S1)

  • 10 teams, 2 drivers per team, 20 total drivers
  • Teams can have 1 reserve driver
  • 3 - 10 minute free practice sessions
  • 3 - 7 minute qualifiers (Fastest lap)
    • Q1 - 20 drivers top 15 move to Q2
    • Q2 - 15 drivers top 10 move to Q3
    • Q3 - 10 drivers set top 10 for the main
  • Drivers 11-20 will race heads up for the last 2 spots in the main
  • 12 drivers in the main top 10 drivers will be awarded points
  • Drivers points will go to the driver and the team. Constructors and drivers will be awarded at the end of the series

Rules

  • All cars will be inspected before and after every race
  • Any violations in rules will result in a disqualification for that practice round, qualifying round, or main
  • A driver can run both Spec 1 and Spec 2 classes
  • Spec 1 and Spec 2 drivers cannot run Spec 3
  • Top 3 race finishes will be counted (1 drop)
  • Tie breakers will be based on finals finish (Traxxas HQ December 10th)
  • Personal transponders are required. Transponder rentals will be available but limited. first come first serve.
  • Race infraction penalties can be enforced at anytime and at the discretion of the race steward. Penalties are but not limited to the following:
    • warning
    • +5 seconds to a race
    • -1 lap
    • grid penalties
    • ejection
  • Spec 1 teams must have an actual company sponsor. (Must have a DBA and conducting business) These companies will be promoted throughout the RC community as the series is active.
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Sponsors

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