Racing at The Barn Raceway is meant to be fun! It’s also meant to be enjoyed by the entire family. We will strictly enforce our “attitude” rules. Our drivers have voted on a $5.00 “guilty” penalty for the upcoming winter season. If you shout out from the podium, address a turn marshall or competitor in a less than respectful manner, etc. – you will incur a $5 “fine” that will go toward the drivers point fund and/or future special events prizes. If you incur a fine, you will not be permitted to compete again until your fine has been paid. Although this is meant to be a lighthearted way of addressing the problem, we will take it very seriously. We expect our racers to treat others with respect and remember that our track is meant for one thing – fun! We appreciate our racers volunteering this rule as a means to make a positive outcome from a broken rule.
-No reverse in any class other than the novice class. The penalty for reverse is one lap from your current race and a stop and go penalty for your next race. If you have a problem with remembering not to use reverse – program it out of your ESC! - Any tire additives that are used must be wiped clean from the tires before any races or practice sessions. -All racers are responsible for turn marshalling the race following their own. If you are physically or otherwise unable to turn marshall – it is STILL your responsibility to find someone to fill your position. Races will begin at no longer than 2:30 intervals if you are not in position to turn marshall the following race, you will be assessed a stop and go penalty in the following round. You will also be deducted one lap in your next race. - Turn marshals may not work on or repair cars during a race. Turn marshalls must be 16 years of age or have been approved by the race director. Prior experience for those under the age limit will be considered. - All cars must be made available before and after races for tech inspections. Once a car has gone through tech before the race it must go directly to the track and not to pit area. Any time that your car is deemed illegal in tech, you will be moved to the last qualifying position for the following round. If you are found illegal during the rounds of mains, you will be scored last in your respective class. You may not continue to race until your car has been passed by tech. - Cars must enter and exit in designated areas of the track only (turns 1 and 4). -The race tone will sound at no longer than 2:30 following the previous race. If your car is not in position on the race track at the 2:20 mark, your car will forfeit for that round. There will be no heating/heat sources of batteries, tires, etc. inside or at our facility. We will ban any such items that may be a safety risk. Race directors will have ultimate authority over rules enforcement. The primary basis for any rules decision must be based on what will be best for the majority of racers. If an item is not addressed in the rules listed here then you should assume it is not legal.
4 cars may be considered as a minimum to run a class. Classes with less than full fields may race a limited schedule. Having 4 or more of a class that is not on our class list does not mean that we will race that class.
The RC Dirt Oval scene is an ever changing dynamic. We welcome changes, but also realize that there needs to be a reasonable progression for allowing/adopting new rules, new products, etc. into our racing program. New rules are typically announced months in advance of them taking effect. Similarly, new chassis kits/conversions, newly unveiled products, etc. are welcome at our track. As a general rule, we adopt all products as "legal" once they have been in production and available to the general public for two months or more. This allows everyone an equal opportunity to compete with those new products.
Rules Updated 9/23/2024
5th Scale Dirt Late Model
04/14/2021 Rev. A
VOT Approved
Bodies:
Max overall length 48".
Max width where deck and A post meet and where rear quarter panel and deck meet 20".
Max width at front flopper's widest point 26".
Must have the Woo/Lucas appearance (No wedge style bodies).
Only holes allowed in deck are for Spark plug and Transponder.
There will be no metal body parts of any kind. Roll cage and body supports can be metal.
No part of the deck can be higher than 12" from ground.
Rear Spoiler Specs:
Rear spoiler can only be as wide as the body at the rear quarter panels.
Rear spoiler 5" max from deck.
The end caps must be a triangle shape and be in proportion to today’s Late Models.
You may have one fin on the spoiler and two side caps.
The 3rd fin must also be the same dimension as side cap.
The 3rd fin can be located anywhere on the spoiler between the two side caps.
The 3rd fin must be in line with the side caps on the front leading edge.
Chassis & Suspension:
Must be 1/5 production based stamped 2 WD 5B buggy chassis.
No shortened, extended, offset or flat style chassis allowed. All chassis and motor plate dimensions, shape, and configuration must remain stock.
All parts must be stock or aftermarket stock style Baja upgrades. (Durability only).
16 MM bore stock type shock only.
Tethers, limiters and compensators are allowed.
All A arms must be stock dimensions. (No extended A arms).
Rear toe must be adjusted the rear hubs.
Wheel extenders allowed. (2” maximum per wheel).
Adjustable front and rear shock towers allowed.
All components must remain in stock locations. (including the battery).
No shimming or spacers under mounting points to chassis.
Rear hinge pin holder can be adjustable. From zero up to three degrees. No others can be moved.
No ballast/weight allowed anywhere on chassis or body.
No metal or carbon fiber front bumpers.
All parts must be available to the public from a Store front/Track hobby shop or on-line STORE.
No homemade chassis or suspension parts of any kind.
No two speeds.
Engine:
OPEN ENGINE:
Size: 23cc to 30.5cc max.
Piston port only. (No reed valve).
Stock style/size flywheel.
Stock style head only.
Exhaust Can Style Only. (DDM# CY-15483). May weld the stinger. You may port match the muffler to the exhaust port of the head. NO OTHER MODIFICATIONS ALLOWED.
STOCK ENGINE:
Zenoah G290RC (DDM #bb211) Engine Only as supplied from Zenoah.
Stock Zenoah replacement parts only unless specified in these rules.
No porting, grinding or modification to the Intake, Cylinder Head, Ports or Crank Case.
May replace 3rd bearing with a seal.
Bearings must be stock replacement bearings only. (No Ceramic Bearings Allowed).
Carburetors allowed. (WT-990, WT-997, W-T668).
May set pop off.
May run ball bearing on throttle shaft. (Stock throttle shaft ONLY).
May remove choke and plug choke shaft holes. (No other modifications allowed).
Cylinder head base gasket must be DDM# CA336 or CA337 ONLY.
May run the stock intake and gaskets or the DDM# AV540 intake any color with supplied gaskets or DNRE Blue gaskets. No Modifications.
Any commercially available Air Filter, Filter Adaptor or Velocity Stack.
Muffler CY-15483 Only. May weld muffler stinger. (No modifications).
1 exhaust gasket only.
Zenoah or CY Stock Clutch Assembly Only. (No Modifications).
May run any color spring.
No high response clutches
Engine Non-Tech Items.
Clutch Housing.
Fan Cover.
Engine Cover.
Starting System.
May repair stripped holes with HELI-COILS. (Location and Size must remain the same as stock).Zenoah G290RC engine is a 28.5cc (36mm bore, 28mm stroke)Zenoah G290RC engine is a 28.5cc (36mm bore, 28mm stroke)Zenoah G290RC engine is a 28.5cc (36mm bore, 28mm stroke)
Wheel & Tire Specs:
Rubber tires only!
Rubber Street tread/dirt oval tires only.
Madmax, TIT Racing, and RCForLess are current legal tires.
* When Stock LM class is offered, it will be a Madmax Only Tire Rule
*Next Gen Super Lates will also be Mad Max tires only
All wheels must be bead lock buggy based.
Must be 1/5 scale.
Cutting, siping and grooving are allowed.
Traction compounds are allowed.
Electronics:
Stability control for steering only.
Full AVC is not Legal at The Barn Raceway
General Rules:
The Track and Track Officials have final say on rules enforcement.
The Track and Track officials reserves the right to change any rules and specifications at any time in the fairness of the hobby!
5th Scale Dirt Modified
04/14/2021 Rev. A
VOT Approved
Bodies:
Super Dirtcar Series EDM and UMP style bodies are allowed.
Max overall length 46".
Max width where deck and A post meet and where rear quarter panel and deck meet 20".
Max Width of nose 10" at front/bottom leading edge.
Max length of side panels 30".
Max height of side panel 9 ½”.
Max height of UMP roof at any point 4 1/2" from deck. Max height of UMP sail panel from deck to roof 4 1/2".
Max height of EDM roof at any point 5 1/2" from deck. Max height of EDM sail panel from deck to roof 6".
No air scoops that direct air for motor or cooling. No Aero devices in/on decking.
There will be no metal body parts of any kind. Roll cage and body supports can be metal.
Must have todays Open Wheel Modified EDM/UMP appearance.
No part of the deck can be higher than 12" from ground.
Must be A UMP or EDM style Body. (NO COMBINATION OF THE TWO).
Rear Spoiler Specs:
Rear spoiler can only be as wide as the body at the rear quarter panels.
Rear spoiler 3" max from deck.
Chassis & Suspension:
Must be 1/5 production based stamped 2 WD 5B buggy chassis.
No shortened, extended, offset or flat style chassis allowed. All chassis and motor plate dimensions, shape, and configuration must remain stock.
All parts must be stock or aftermarket stock style Baja upgrades. (Durability only).
16 MM bore stock type shock only.
Tethers, limiters and compensators are allowed.
All A arms must be stock dimensions. (No extended A arms).
Rear toe must be adjusted at the rear hubs.
Wheel extenders allowed. (2” maximum per wheel).
Adjustable front and rear shock towers allowed.
All components must remain in stock locations. (including the battery).
No shimming or spacers under mounting points to chassis.
Rear hinge pin holder can be adjustable. From zero up to three degrees. No others can be moved.
No ballast/weight allowed anywhere on chassis or body.
No metal or carbon fiber front bumpers.
All parts must be available to the public from a Store front/Track hobby shop or on-line store.
No homemade chassis or suspension parts of any kind.
No two speeds.
Engine:
OPEN ENGINE:
Size: 23cc to 30.5cc max.
Piston port only. (No reed valve).
Stock style/size flywheel.
Stock style head only.
Exhaust Can Style Only. (DDM# CY-15483). You may weld the stinger. You may port match the muffler to the exhaust port of the head. NO OTHER MODIFICATIONS ALLOWED.
STOCK ENGINE:
Zenoah G290RC (DDM #bb211) Engine Only as supplied from Zenoah.
Stock Zenoah replacement parts only unless specified in these rules.
No porting, grinding or modification to the Intake, Cylinder Head, Ports or Crank Case.
May replace 3rd bearing with a seal.
Bearings must be stock replacement bearings only. (No Ceramic Bearings Allowed).
Carburetors allowed. (WT-990, WT-997, W-T668).
May set pop off.
May run ball bearing on throttle shaft. (Stock throttle shaft ONLY).
May remove choke and plug choke shaft holes. (No other modifications allowed).
Cylinder head base gasket must be DDM# CA336 or CA337 ONLY.
May run the stock intake and gaskets or the DDM# AV540 intake any color with supplied gaskets or DNRE Blue gaskets. No Modifications.
Any commercially available Air Filter, Filter Adaptor or Velocity Stack.
Muffler CY-15483 Only. May weld muffler stinger. (No modifications).
1 exhaust gasket only.
Zenoah or CY Stock Clutch Assembly Only. (No Modifications).
May run any color spring.
No high response clutches
Engine non-tech items.
Clutch Housing.
Fan Cover.
Engine Cover.
Starting System.
May repair stripped holes with HELI-COILS. (Location and Size must remain same as stock).Zenoah G290RC engine is a 28.5cc (36mm bore, 28mm stroke)Zenoah G290RC engine is a 28.5cc (36mm bore, 28mm stroke)Zenoah G290RC engine is a 28.5cc (36mm bore, 28mm stroke)
Fuel: Gas only!
Wheel & Tire Specs:
Mods must run buggy narrow front wheel and tire.
Rubber tires only.
Mad Max, TIT, and RCForLess are current legal tires.
All wheels must be bead lock buggy based.
Must be 1/5 scale.
Cutting, siping and grooving are legal.
Traction compounds are legal.
Electronics:
Stability control for steering only.
Full AVC is not legal at The Barn Raceway
General Rules:
The Track and Track Officials have final say on rules enforcement.
The Track and Track officials reserves the right to change any rules and specifications at any time in the fairness of the hobby!
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Any Adjustment/New Rules Listed In Red
7.6 Lipo Batteries are permissible all classes with an open battery rule
Any Racer found charging batteries above 8.44v may be asked to leave the track and may be banned for up to one month. Second offenses are subject to permanent banning.
Class Rules:
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NEW: Dirt Midget Rules: Revised 9/23/2024
All height measurements are from the bottom of the chassis unless otherwise noted.
General:
Maximum overall length: 16.75”
Maximum chassis width: 4.2”
Maximum of 4 shocks can be used.
Solid axles are allowed. If solid axles are used, the rear axle must be square with centerline of the chassis and parallel to the front axle.
Wheelbase:
Minimum: 8.5”
Maximum: 10”
Rear Toe:
Only non-adjustable arms as produced by the original manufacturer can be used and are only allowed to be used on the appropriate side (cannot run left arm on right side, etc). Trackside toe adjustable rear hubs and or arms are not allowed. Trackside adjustable wheelbase is not allowed (can’t have toe blocks or anything else attached to an easily adjustable mechanism to allow for wheelbase changed trackside). Left rear can be toed in via toe block. Right rear can be toed in but can not be toed out.
Offset:
Ride side of the cage can not be offset from the outside of the RR tire more than 3.625”
Transmission:
3 gear transmissions only. No direct drive, 2, 4, or 5 gear transmissions will be allowed. All gears must be full gears. No narrowed or lightened gears allowed. Plastic, aluminum, and steel gears are permitted. Steel outdrives only. Blades are permitted. No gear diffs allowed. No rear motor cars allowed unless you can do it in a manner that the tail tank is appropriately sized and located.
Solid Axle Option:
If a solid rear axle design is used, the motor must be mounted to the chassis and a cva/cvd must be used to drive the rear axle. No belts or chains will be allowed. A spur gear and pinion must be used in conjunction with the motor plate mounted to the chassis.
CVA/CVD:
Dog bones must be equal length. Axles and bones must be made from steel. No aluminum, titanium, or magnesium axles or bones allowed.
Speed Controller:
Hobbywing Justock ESC #30112003
Motor:
Hobbywing 13.5T Justock #30408012
Battery:
2S hard case lipo. 7.4/7.6 lipos only. Charged to max 8.44v batteries not to be heated or hot.
Tires:
Hoosier Race Tires or Quasi Speed Tires Only
Cage:
Must have a scale appearing, contemporary cage made out of rounded stock. The cage must be symmetrical left to right and mounted level to the chassis. Unrealistically shaped cages designed to exploit the rules below are not permitted.
Maximum cage width at the driver halo, downtimes, and top frame rail: 3.6”
Minimum cage height: 6”
Maximum cage height: 6.25” (measured from top of chassis to top of cage at highest point.
Rear “down tubes” must slant forward. All cage and body components such as cage, bumpers, nerf bars, hoods, side panels, tanks, etc. must be mounted on the centerline of the cage. Chassis may not extend outside of the side panels by more than 1/4” on either side.
Bumpers:
A tubular appearing front bumper must be used and may not be designed to direct air or create downforce.
Maximum height of front bumper: 1.5” from the bottom of the lowest point of the chassis.
Scale appearing side nerf bars must be used on both sides of the car. A scale appearing rear hoop style bumper must be used. Bumpers and nerf bars must be made of rounded stock with no sharp edges.
Tail Tank:
A traditional scale appearing rounded style three dimensional rear fuel cell must be used. A rectangular (Swindell) style rear tank is allowed but must have a proper style rear bumper to go with it. You can not simply have a flat tail section with no bumper.
Header:
Three dimensional, scale appearing headers must be used on the left side of the car in “engine area”.
Side panels:
Flat side panels may be made from molded or fabricated polycarbonate.
Maximum height of the side panels: 4.5” as measured from the front of the cockpit to the bottom of the chassis.
Must have minimum of 1.5” high by 2.5” long openings on both sides of the cage in driver compartment. Additional material may be used/added to either side of the side panel openings to replicate a scale appearing cockpit but may not exceed 1”x1”. Side panels may not extend beyond the cage by more than .25”. Side panels may not extend into the area that is behind the rear axle AND below the top of the rear nerf bar. Scale appearing driver arm guards and engine vents may be used but cannot extend more than 3/8” from the side panels. No other flares or turnouts designed to deflect, trap, and/or form a pattern for air to travel in a directed manner are permitted except for those used to cool electronics.
Hood:
A scale appearing hood must be used and is defined as beginning at the point where the torsion tubes or cross brace would be on a 1:1 car behind the front bumper. The hood must be tall enough and wide enough to allow room for a scale engine intake and air cleaners (no unrealistically low or flat hoods).
Minimum vertical gap from top of hood to bottom of front cage crossbar: .75”
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13.5 Wingless Sprint Class
Rules to follow guidelines for Outlaw Sprint class with a few exceptions:
1. 13.5 Hobbywing Stock Spec Motors and Hobbywing JustStock ESC
2. Wings (top and Nose) to be removed for competition.
3. Outlaw DE Tires only.
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Outlaw Sprints
Chassis
Any 1:10 scale electric sprint. Cars can be purpose built kits or conversion kits , DODC rules also apply .
Battery: 2 cell HARD CASE LIPO
7.4 volts or 7.6 volts
Motor /ESC : DODC Modified motor rules apply -2 pole motors only, any ESC is Allowed in any mode.
WINGS : 7x7 or 6x6 for top wing
Front wing no bigger then 4.5x3
Tires:
Open rubber dirt oval tire rule. Buggy size/style tires. Mud tires/Hard pins are not legal.
Short Course Open/Outlaw
Chassis: Any commercially available 2wd SC based truck. Rear or mid motor chassis. Chassis must be SC truck based or SC truck based conversion. Offset chassis are permissible. Offset guidelines/specs will follow Chili Bowl specs. Batteries must be located in the center of the driveline. If you aren't sure - ask BEFORE you buy.
Purpose built/manufactured cars for the class will be legal beginning in the summer '19 season. GFRP Prodigy, for example, will be permissible.
Motor/ESC: Open motor/ESC
Battery: 2s 7.4 lipo, 7.6 Lipo or 7.2 NiMh, hard case batteries only
Bodies: Dirt Modified Bodies required. Must be open wheel style body, rendered similarly to 1:1 scale dirt modified bodies. If a body were scaled to 1:1 and couldn't pass tech at a dirt track, it likely would not pass tech at the RC level. Final decision of body tech is at the discretion of the race directors. We will allow a grace period for anyone without a mod body. Late Model or stock truck bodies temporarily permitted for weekly shows, but are not permissible for money races, special promo events, etc.
All cars must be clearly marked with a car number
Tires: Open Rubber Tire Rule. Short Course based/sized tires/wheels only. We will allow nothing that is aggressive to the track surface. This is at the discretion of track directors. If you are unsure if a tire would be legal - do not purchase it. Slicks/Primes are also legal, as they will not affect track surface. "Mud Tires", for example, are not legal. Hard "pins" are not legal. Foam tires are not legal for the SC mod class. 1/8 scale rubber tires are not legal. Cutting/Siping of tires is not legal. The tread must be the mass produced tread for the model of your tire.
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Sportsman SC
Chassis : Chassis must be a stock mass produced chassis (Associated, Traxxas, Losi, etc). Rear motor only. No lefty or purpose built chassis. Only options allowed are option parts produced by the original manufacturer (IE Associated, Traxxas, Losi, ect. part number) and RPM plastic parts used for durabilty and for its intended purpose. No adjustable rear arms, lowered shock towers, LCG, sway bars etc. The Traxxas slash blue LCG chassis is legal.
Shocks: Original or Brand manufactured Option shocks allowed but must be used in its originally intended configuration. IE- no front shocks on the rear etc. Limiting of the shocks with internal limiters is OK. Proline racing shocks are legal
Wheels and Tires: Rules will follow the SC Open class tire rule.
Motors: 13.5 turn or 3500KV max limits. 2 or 4 pole
ESC: R.O.A.R approved Blinky Mode ESC only
Battery Location: Must be run in the original designed configuration.
BATTERY: 2 Cell HARD CASE 7.4/7.6 Lipos only. Charged to max 8.44v batteries not to be heated or hot
Bodies:
Bodies for the SC Mod Class must be a Short Coursed Modified based body. Mudboss bodies are not permissible.
Our SC Modified classes will run with the same rules indoor and outdoor.
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Mudboss Modifieds
Class will run with the national Salvas Mudboss Rules as a guideline with the following exceptions:
1. LCG Chassis is permissible
2. PROLINE #10153-02/03(HOOSIER) and #10231-03/17(HOTLAP) tires.
3. Any Traxxas offset SC Wheel
4. Hobbywing 13.5 motor
5. ESC must be HW Juststock
6. Battery must be 2cell 7.4v Lipo with a 5200/50C limit
7. Pinion Spur combination to be 25/86 gear option outdoors. Indoor pinion gear rule to be 23/86 beginning.
8. No plastic gears inside of transmissions.
Bodies, Tires, wheels, motors, and esc's for the above list can all be purchased at the track.
6. Battery rule limit 5200mah/50c
*Any Tampering with motor/esc will result in loss of points for the SEASON and forfeiture of your entry into the class for the remainder of the season. Tampering with stock transmissions/plastic gears will result in similar penalties.
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*Novice Class* (2-4WD)
1. Class can be ran with 1/18 or 1/10 cars. SC based cars are encouraged. 2. A driver cannot enter into any other class if they are entered into the novice class. 3. Once a driver chooses to compete in another class, they are no longer eligible for the novice class. 4. Novice competitors may be asked to move up from the novice class at the track director’s discretion. 5. The Novice class is the only class at The Barn Raceway permitted to use reverse.
6. Street Tread tires/foam tires may be permissible in the Novice Division.
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*1/10 Street Stock/Bombers* (2WD)
1. All cars must use a 2wd 1/10 scale stock buggy chassis. Mid Engine chassis are permissible
2. MInimum weight ready to run must be 54oz. (3lb. 6oz.)
3. Indoor motors to be Hobbywing 17.5. Outdoor motors to be 13.5 Hobbywing
4. ESC must be HobbyWing Just Stock ESC.
5. Open gear rule
6. Rubber street tread buggy based tires only
7. Tires must fit under 9" wide body (1/2" max extended from body each side). No open wheel (exceptions apply)
8. Bodies rendered as actual production cars (no late models, wedge bodies, etc.)
9. Rear Spoilers permissible
10. Open shock/shock tower rule
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*21.5LM and Sprint) (2WD) - Currently not ran as a weekly class
The 21.5 classes will run with a spec motor/esc/tire rule. You must run the 21.5 motor/stock race spec esc that is offered through the track. 1. Cars to be 2wd late model/sprint chassis with same specs as DODC LM/sprint class
2. 21.5 motor/esc rule (as above)
3. Tires to be BSR spec tires (available at the track)
4. Cars must be transmission based cars. No direct drive type. No aluminum upgrades. Cars must use steel outdrives, dogbones, etc.
5. Cars must adhere to DODC specs
6. Battery rule limit 5200mah/50c
*Any Tampering with motor/esc will result in loss of points for the SEASON and forfeiture of your entry into the class for the remainder of the season.
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As mentioned above, 4 cars may be required as a minimum run a class. If you have a class that you have an interest in racing, please contact us.
Track: The Barn Raceway has final say regarding rules. The Barn Raceway reserves the right to remove a racer from the program's lineup for actions that may be deemed illegal, inappropriate, or otherwise not in the good nature of our hobby. Remember - this hobby is meant for enjoyment and fun. If you are affecting other racers ability to enjoy themselves, you will be removed from our race program's lineup and disqualified from the event. These rules are meant as a structure/guideline. Please ask track management for any rule not specifically stated above.
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