PRACTICE

• Format varies between open practice and controlled practice by class
• Sessions: 3:00 to 8:00 minutes with 30-second driver transition time
• Maximum 10 drivers per practice session (some tracks limited to 8)

QUALIFYING

Format: Seed round plus three qualifying runs (Q1, Q2, Q3)

A 4th qualifier (Q4) may be added depending on entries and time constraints

Timing:

• Seed round: 3 minutes
• Q1, Q2, Q3, Q4: 5 minutes with 1-minute warm-up and 30-second driver transition

All qualifying rounds use IFMAR style (drivers called individually, on their own clock)

Grid organization:

Pre-Qualifier: Random starting grid

Sorting for Q1: Based on top 5 average laps from seed round

Q1-Q4: Resorted by best laps and time from all qualifiers to that point

• One racer's minute allowed per race if needed (maximum 1 minute, track closed during this time)
• Final qualifying position based on best single qualifying run (Rocket Round)

MAINS

ALL MAINS

• Scoring: 1st place = 1 point, 2nd place = 2 points, 3rd place = 3 points, etc.
• DNS (Did Not Start) receives 14 points
• 2-turn rule: No passing in first 2 turns unless a driver wrecks in front of you
• One racer's minute allowed per main if needed (maximum 1 minute, track closed during this time)

A-MAINS

• Three 6-minute races with point system for final position
• Best 2 of 3 A-mains count toward final points (lowest point total wins)
• Maximum 10 drivers
• Driver who wins first two mains sits out the third main
• Tiebreaker:

1. Best single finishing position (1-3 beats 2-2)
2. If still tied: Best laps/time from best finishing position run (IFMAR)

LOWER MAINS

• Two 6-minute races with point system for final position
• No bumps from lower mains to A-main
• 4 minimum, 13 maximum drivers
• Tiebreaker: Higher finish in 2nd main

CLASSES

• 8 entries required to make a class (may be dropped if fewer than 8 entries)
• Grand Prix official classes are: Box Stock, AAA 3500, Lipo 2500, Lipo 3500 Lexan, AWD Mod, 2wd Mod, and Pan Open

RACE TECH

MOTOR TECH PROCEDURES

• All motors for AAA 3500, Lipo 2500, Formula 1, and Lipo 3500 Lexan classes require pre-event tech for compliance
• Recommended: Motor unsoldered and sensor wire removed before testing
• Testing method:
• HobbyWing Motor analyzer (set to manual test option, Kv analyzer, full throttle)
• Powered by ToolKitRC ADP100 power supply
• Same equipment will be used at all Grand Prix events for consistency

CAR TECH

PRE-EVENT TECH

• Available any time prior to first race
• Optional for all drivers to ensure compliance
• Mandatory for Stock, F1, and 3500 GT entries:
• All motors, pinion gears, and spur gears must be pre-event teched
• Items will be marked for easy pre-race tech identification

PRE-RACE TECH

• All cars must be teched prior to each race
• Cars presented to technical director at least 3 minutes before previous race completion
• Car must be turned off with body removed for initial tech
• Technical director may request car to be turned on during inspection

POST-RACE TECH

• All drivers must:

1. Drop radio on car and radio impound table
2. Go directly to a marshal position on track

• Disqualification for going to pit area without race director permission
• Top 3 cars in each race undergo tech inspection before returning car to driver
• No driver may touch their car until authorized by race director or tech inspector

Race rules and operations subject to change to accommodate track limitations or personnel limitations.