Official Rules for Spare Time Raceway

01 General Vehicle Rules

• All vehicles must be manufactured by 1RC Racing LLC.
• Vehicles must compete in the class for which they were originally designed.
• Cars must maintain the original design, dimensions, structure, and general appearance intended by 1RC Racing LLC.
• Cars must be safe, complete, and in proper working condition before entering the racing surface.
• Cars may be inspected at any time.
• The race director may reject any car, part, modification, or configuration that does not follow the intent of the rules.

02 Approved Parts

Racers may use any part made and manufactured by 1RC Racing LLC, provided that the part was specifically designed and intended for the exact car and class being raced.

• Parts may not be transferred between different types of 1RC cars or different racing classes.
• A part being manufactured by 1RC Racing LLC does not automatically make it legal for every 1RC vehicle.
• Parts from Sprint Cars, Late Models, EDMs, Modifieds, or any other vehicle type may not be used across classes unless 1RC Racing LLC specifically identifies the part as being intended for both vehicles.
• Parts may not be adapted, modified, reshaped, drilled, cut, ground, lightened, bent, or combined to make them fit a vehicle for which they were not intended.
• Homemade performance parts are not permitted.
• Aftermarket performance parts are not permitted unless specifically approved by Spare Time Raceway.
• Hardware such as screws, nuts, washers, clips, body fasteners, and wiring retainers may be replaced with equivalent parts as long as they do not create a performance advantage.
• When there is a question regarding the legality of a part, the racer must receive approval from the race director before using it in competition.
• The race director's decision regarding part eligibility is final.

03 Class Eligibility

Each vehicle must compete in its proper class.

DFW-1RC classes may include:

• Asphalt Late Model
• Dirt Late Model
• Winged Sprint Car
• Wingless Sprint Car
• Eastern Dirt Modified
• Other 1RC classes approved by Spare Time Raceway

Support classes may be added based on participation.

A vehicle may not be entered into another class simply because it uses similar components or produces similar lap times.

Spare Time Raceway may combine classes when participation is low, but each vehicle must still remain legal for its original class.

04 Motor and Speed Control

• Only the 1RC Racing LLC motor intended for the vehicle and class may be used.
• Only the approved 1RC Racing LLC electronic speed control may be used.
• Motors and speed controls may not be internally modified.
• Motor timing may not be altered unless the motor was designed by 1RC Racing LLC to allow that adjustment.
• Motor wires may not be shortened, replaced, bypassed, or soldered directly to the speed control.
• Original motor and ESC connectors must remain in place.
• No electronic device may be added to increase motor speed, motor timing, voltage, current, or overall performance.
• Reverse may not be used during competition.
• Gyros, traction control, steering assistance, stability control, launch control, or other electronic driving aids are prohibited.
• Motors and speed controls may be inspected or exchanged for testing at the discretion of the race director.

05 Radio, Receiver, and Steering Servo

• Aftermarket radio and receiver systems are permitted.
• Aftermarket steering servos are permitted.
• Radio systems may not contain or activate traction control, steering assistance, stability control, or other automated driving aids.
• The steering servo must fit within the intended design and mounting area of the vehicle.
• Servo horns, servo savers, and steering components must not alter the basic geometry or intended function of the vehicle.
• Steering components intended for another type of 1RC car may not be transferred across classes unless specifically approved.

06 Batteries

• Only the battery type and configuration approved for the specific 1RC vehicle may be used.
• Maximum battery voltage is 8.40 volts when checked before a race.
• Batteries may be checked at any time.
• Batteries may not be heated, boosted, modified, punctured, opened, chemically treated, or altered to increase performance.
• Additional cells may not be added.
• Batteries must remain in the intended battery location.
• Batteries must be properly secured.
• Damaged, swollen, leaking, or unsafe batteries will not be permitted inside the facility or on the racing surface.
• Racers are responsible for charging and handling batteries safely.

07 Tires and Wheels

• Only tires and wheels manufactured by 1RC Racing LLC and intended for the exact vehicle and class may be used.
• Tires or wheels may not be transferred from another type of 1RC vehicle unless specifically designed for both vehicles.
• Tires may be cleaned with water or SXT 3.0 only.
• Tires must be completely dry before entering the racing surface.
• Any car entering the racing surface with wet tires is subject to disqualification for the night.
• Tire dope, traction compound, tire softener, oil, WD-40, Simple Green, cleaners, conditioners, or other chemical treatments are prohibited.
• Tires may not be soaked, coated, softened, grooved, cut, sanded, or chemically altered unless a specific procedure is approved by Spare Time Raceway.
• Wheels may not be drilled, lightened, narrowed, widened, or modified.
• Tires and wheels may be inspected at any time.

08 Chassis and Suspension

• The original 1RC Racing LLC chassis intended for the vehicle must be used.
• The chassis may not be cut, drilled, ground, bent, narrowed, widened, lightened, or reshaped.
• Suspension parts must be manufactured by 1RC Racing LLC and intended for the vehicle and class being raced.
• Suspension components may not be transferred between different vehicle types.
• Parts must remain in their intended mounting locations.
• Additional suspension devices may not be installed unless manufactured by 1RC Racing LLC for that exact vehicle.
• Homemade torsion bars, sway bars, braces, mounts, limiters, or suspension devices are prohibited.
• Normal adjustments provided by the original car design are permitted.
• The car must maintain its original structural integrity.

09 Added Weight

• Additional weight may not be added unless Spare Time Raceway publishes a minimum-weight requirement for a specific class.
• Parts may not be replaced with unusually heavy hardware for the purpose of moving weight around the vehicle.
• Existing parts may not be relocated to alter weight distribution.
• If a minimum-weight rule is introduced, all added weight must be securely mounted and approved by the race director.

10 Body and Appearance

• Vehicles must use the complete body and appearance components intended for their class.
• The body must remain recognizable as the vehicle manufactured by 1RC Racing LLC.
• Required wings, spoilers, bumpers, roof panels, side panels, hoods, driver figures, engines, roll cages, and other appearance pieces must remain installed.
• Body or appearance pieces may not be removed to reduce weight or improve performance.
• Bodies may be painted, wrapped, lettered, and decorated.
• Minor trimming for proper fitment or normal tire clearance may be allowed with race director approval.
• Bodies may not be excessively cut, narrowed, flattened, lowered, reshaped, or aerodynamically modified.
• Cars must begin each race with the body properly mounted and secured.
• A car that loses a major body component during a race may be black-flagged for repair.
• Excessively damaged or incomplete bodies may be required to be repaired before the car returns to competition.

11 Transponders

• Every vehicle must have a working personal transponder.
• We use the EasyLaps JST transfer system.
• The transponder must be registered to the correct driver and vehicle.
• Transponders must be mounted securely in a location where the timing system can read them.
• Drivers are responsible for confirming that their transponder is counting before their race.
• A missed lap caused by an improperly mounted, incorrectly registered, disconnected, or malfunctioning transponder may not be manually added.
• Transponders may be moved between vehicles, but the racer must notify race control before changing classes or cars.

12 Technical Inspection

• All cars are subject to technical inspection at any time.
• Cars may be inspected before racing, after qualifying, before a main event, after a main event, or whenever requested by the race director.
• Drivers may not refuse inspection.
• The race director may require a car to be opened or partially disassembled.
• Racers are responsible for presenting a legal car.
• Not knowing that a part or modification is illegal is not a defense.
• Questionable parts, modifications, or interpretations must be approved before the car is raced.
• A racer may be required to replace a questionable part with a known legal part before continuing.
• Passing inspection at a previous event does not permanently approve a questionable part or modification.
• Spare Time Raceway may update, clarify, or correct rules when new products or situations arise.
• The race director's technical ruling is final.

13 Race Format

Race formats may vary based on attendance, available time, and the type of event being held.

Events may include:

• Controlled practice
• Heat races
• Qualifying rounds
• Seeding rounds
• Lower mains
• A-Mains
• Features
• Dash races
• Special events

Race length, qualifying procedures, transfers, starting order, and bump-up procedures will be announced before racing begins.

Spare Time Raceway may combine classes or adjust the program when participation requires it.

14 Starting Procedures

• Drivers must be ready when their race is called.
• Cars must be placed in the assigned starting position.
• Drivers may not deliberately delay the start of a race.
• Jumping the start may result in a warning, restart, rear-of-field penalty, stop-and-go penalty, or lap penalty.
• Repeated false starts may result in disqualification.
• The race director will determine whether a complete restart is necessary.
• Once a race has officially started, crashes caused by normal racing generally will not result in a restart.

15 Driver Stand Rules

• Drivers must stand in the assigned or designated driving area.
• Drivers may not block another racer's view.
• Drivers must remain in control of their language and behavior.
• Screaming at, insulting, threatening, or deliberately distracting another racer is prohibited.
• Drivers may communicate normal racing information, such as calling out a stopped car or identifying their position on the track.
• Arguments must not take place on the driver stand.
• Drivers must remain on the stand until the race is complete unless instructed otherwise.
• Drivers must exit the stand promptly after their race so the next group may enter.

16 Passing and Racing Conduct

• Drivers are expected to race cleanly and respectfully.
• Intentional wrecking is prohibited.
• Retaliation is prohibited.
• Deliberate blocking, brake-checking, corner cutting, waiting on another driver, or intentionally interfering with another racer is prohibited.
• Faster cars are responsible for making clean passes.
• A driver does not automatically own a corner because the nose of the car reached the inside.
• Drivers should avoid forcing passes that are unlikely to be completed cleanly.
• Slower or damaged cars must maintain a predictable racing line.
• Drivers being lapped should not race, block, or intentionally interfere with the leaders.
• Lapped traffic should hold a consistent line and allow leaders to complete a safe pass.
• Leaders must also use patience and make a clean pass.
• Repeated contact may result in a warning or penalty even when the contact is not intentional.
• The race director may penalize driving that is excessively aggressive, careless, or damaging to other vehicles.

17 Track Direction and Reentry

• Cars must travel in the designated racing direction at all times.
• Driving backward on the racing surface is prohibited.
• A car that spins or stops must wait for a safe opportunity to reenter traffic.
• Drivers may not pull directly into the racing line in front of approaching cars.
• Cars leaving the racing surface must reenter only when it is safe.
• A driver who repeatedly causes crashes while reentering may be penalized or black-flagged.

18 Corner Marshaling

• Drivers must report to their assigned corner-marshaling position immediately after their race.
• Racers must remain attentive while marshaling.
• Phones, food, conversations, and other distractions are prohibited while marshaling.
• Marshals must watch their assigned area.
• Cars must be returned to the racing surface safely and facing the correct direction.
• Marshals must avoid stepping into the path of moving vehicles.
• Marshals may not throw, drop, or roughly handle a car.
• Marshals may not repair, adjust, or work on a car during an active race unless instructed by race control.
• A marshal should not cross the racing surface unless it is safe.
• Drivers who fail to marshal may receive a warning, lap penalty, loss of qualifying position, loss of finishing position, loss of points, or disqualification.
• A substitute marshal must be approved by race control.

19 Pit Area Conduct

• Racers must keep their pit area clean and reasonably organized.
• Aisles, doors, fire exits, and walkways must remain clear.
• Dangerous charging practices are prohibited.
• Racers are responsible for their own tools, equipment, vehicles, and personal property.
• Cars may not be operated at unsafe speeds in the pit area.
• Horseplay involving vehicles, batteries, tools, or track equipment is prohibited.
• Children must be supervised.
• Damage to the facility, track, timing equipment, tables, chairs, or other property may result in removal from the facility and financial responsibility for repairs.

20 Sportsmanship

DFW-1RC Racing is intended to be competitive without becoming hostile.

• Racers must treat other drivers, families, employees, volunteers, and spectators with respect.
• Threats, harassment, intimidation, fighting, or abusive behavior will not be tolerated.
• Racers may not confront another driver during an active race.
• Problems must be brought directly to the race director.
• Public arguments, personal attacks, or attempts to create conflict within the group may result in disciplinary action.
• Racers are expected to respect the financial investment of others.
• A $200 car may represent the same sacrifice to one racer that a much more expensive car represents to another.
• Deliberately damaging another racer's equipment will be treated seriously.
• Parents and guardians are responsible for the conduct of junior racers and accompanying spectators.

21 Black Flags

A black flag is an official order from the race director.

A driver receiving a black flag must immediately bring the car into the designated pit area.

A black flag may be issued for:

• Rough or reckless driving
• Intentional contact
• Retaliation
• Repeated avoidable contact
• An unsafe vehicle
• A damaged or loose body
• An illegal car
• Driving backward on the track
• Failure to follow race instructions
• Poor conduct
• Interfering with the event
• Ignoring previous warnings

Ignoring a black flag may result in immediate disqualification and additional penalties.

The race director is not required to stop the event or debate a black flag during an active race.

Questions may be discussed respectfully after the race has concluded.

22 Penalties

Rule violations may result in:

• Verbal warning
• Official warning
• Restart from the rear
• Stop-and-go penalty
• Lap penalty
• Loss of qualifying time
• Loss of starting position
• Loss of finishing position
• Disqualification from a race
• Disqualification from the event
• Loss of points
• Suspension from one or more events
• Suspension from the DFW-1RC program
• Permanent removal from Spare Time Raceway events

The penalty will be determined by:

• The seriousness of the violation
• Whether the violation was intentional
• Whether another racer's car was damaged
• Whether the violation created a performance advantage
• Whether the racer cooperated with officials
• Whether previous violations have occurred

23 Protests and Questions

• Questions regarding rules should be brought to the race director before the car is raced.
• A racer may respectfully request that a vehicle be inspected.
• Protests may not be used to harass, intimidate, or repeatedly target another racer.
• The race director will determine whether an inspection is appropriate.
• Technical inspections and rulings will be handled privately whenever possible.
• Racers may not personally disassemble, touch, or inspect another racer's vehicle.
• The race director's ruling is final for that event.

24 Rule Updates

Spare Time Raceway may update these rules as the DFW-1RC program develops.

Rule updates may be made to:

• Address newly released 1RC Racing LLC parts
• Clarify an existing rule
• Correct an unintended loophole
• Improve safety
• Protect competitive balance
• Maintain affordability
• Improve the racing program

Major rule changes will be announced before they are enforced whenever reasonably possible.

Safety, conduct, and obvious performance violations may be addressed immediately.

25 Rule Intent

These rules are intended to maintain affordable, competitive, recognizable, and respectful 1RC racing.

When there is uncertainty, racers must ask before racing.

All final technical, procedural, conduct, and competition decisions belong to the Spare Time Raceway race director.