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Hobby Works Parking Lot Racing Rules: Nitro Cars
by Race Director

 Introduction and Contact Information       

Hobby Works has added 1/10 Nitro classes to our popular racing series!  For more information contact Race Director Casey Y. opalcl@earthlink.net  or info@HobbyWorks.com

Nitro classes race at Fairfax only until further notice.  Thanks!

Schedules and Fees 

TIMES:  

  • Setup: 9:30am - 10:00am                  
  • Registration/Practice: 10:00am-11:00am                  
  • Racing begins promptly at 11:00am.
    We run until all heats are finished (usually 4:30) or until it rains. 

FEES:  

  • $5 per day per car. 

SCHEDULE:  

  • See the Racing Schedule Page  on this site.              
  • Fall Season may be announced in September Send us an email for more information.                     
  • Sept 12 - Charity Race - WalMart     
  • If it is raining at 9:30am, then racing is cancelled.                   

    Race times and dates subject to change without notice. Updates will be posted at our stores and on the Web site.

  • Note: Sept 12th will be Hobby Works Annual Charity Race, run in conjuntion with Hobby Works Electric series. Trophy's, prizes and gift certificates are donated by all sorts of businesses and manufacturers. Details to be announced later. 

Rules

NITRO RACING RULES

These rules are subject to change at any time without notice.

Note: The racing of R/C Cars can be dangerous! The cars go very fast and the races are of a competitive nature and the participants in an R/C car race may sustain serious or mortal personal injuries and/or property damage. Your participation in these races signifies that even though you are aware of the risks, you choose to participate anyway. All drivers will be required to sign a Release of Liability. Parents of juveniles must sign . Thank you.

GENERAL RULES:  

  • Nitro powered cars only.                  
  • The 2 Qualifying Heats and the Mains are 4 minutes long.                  
  • Qualifying is 'best of two' type. Total laps in your best Heat determines your start position in the Main.                  
  • Chassis must be stock and un-modified. No cuts or holes allowed.                  
  • Ball bearings by any manufacturer are allowed, but are not required.                  
  • Any % fuel is allowed.                  
  • Sedan or GP/GTP bodies only.            
  • Traction compounds are allowed. No foam tires (except Mod).                  
  • 27mhz or 75mhz radio system may be used. Transmitter must be labeled with drivers name and frequency.                  
  • All drivers must have at least two backup frequencies in order to race. When it comes to posting mains, drivers with alternate frequencies have priority over those who don't.                  
  • Pinion and spur gear by any manufacturer of any size MAY be used.                  
  • Vehicles should be painted in a realistic way.                  
  • If it's raining at 9:00 am, racing is cancelled                  
  • TEN (10) MINUTES ONLY Between heats!! We don't wait if you're not ready. This means that if you are driving in two or more classes, you should be set up & ready before the racing day starts.                  
  • A new style automatic AMB System 20 lap timing system will be used. Transponders must be mounted par-allel to ground (mount points up).                  
  • No talking (other than friendly banter) on the drivers stand permitted. If you have a driving partner, then stand next to each other so as not to disturb other drivers. Remember - THIS IS FOR FUN!                  
  • Swearing, shouting, or verbal abuse of marshals, drivers or spectators is strictly prohibited. Offenders will be permanently banned with no hope of ever getting any kind of refund. This policy is inflexible. No warnings.                  
  • Drivers who are not racing must marshall the heat after their race.                  
  • These rules are subject to change without notice at any time. 

1/10th STOCK:

  • Stock HPI, Traxxas or Tamiya sedan cars only.
  • Any wheels and rubber tires are OK.            
  • Kit supplied .12/.15 Engines Only.

1/10th SUPER STOCK:         

  • Any wheels and tires are OK.            
  • Any engine .12 - .18                  
  • No Wedge type bodies. 

Directions

RACING AT FAIRFAX:

Fair City Mall shopping center is located at the intersection of Main Street (Rt 236) and Pickett Road.  We race in corner of the parking lot, near Lifetime Fitness and behind McDonald's.

Hobby Works-Fairfax
9650-42 Main Street
Fairfax, VA 22031
Phone: (703) 426-8600  

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