No Limit R/C Official Rule Book Version 1.0
JULY 2007

Mission Statement – No Limit R/C’s purpose is to promote fun, competitive R/C racing and Pulling events in a wholesome family atmosphere.

General Event Guidelines

We must all remember that we not only represent No Limit R/C, but also the various hobby stores and businesses that host and sponsor the events.  Therefore, senior participants of the hobby are expected to set good examples to assist the newer participants of the hobby.  All decisions made by the No Limit R/C Track Official will stand. Staff and participants are required to maintain self-control and good sportsmanship at all times. The use of foul language, stealing, fighting or arguing with No Limit R/C Track officials and other participants is prohibited.  The presence or uses of any alcoholic beverages or illegal drugs at any of our events are not permitted.  Operation of nitro R/C vehicles while under the influence is dangerous.  In the event that a participant is suspected to have consumed any alcoholic beverages or illegal drugs, he/she will be bared from further participation and will be dismissed from the event.  Such participants will forfeit their entry fee and accumulated points. The appropriate Law Enforcement authorities will be called to assist any participants that refuse to leave the events when asked to do so under the listed circumstances.  Grievance Reporting:  Any participant may file a grievance if a rules violation is suspected.  Participants must submit a written statement with explanation of grievance to a No Limit R/C Official along with a $20 non-refundable fee. All grievances must be reported by the end of the event in question. NO EXCEPTIONS. The vehicle owner in which the grievance has been reported against will be advised by a No Limit R/C Official that impoundment and inspection of the vehicle will be required. If disassembly is required, the owner will be requested to do so under the direction of the Official. Race results will be reviewed by the No Limit R/C Track Officials. All decisions are FINAL.

Racing and Pulling Truck Class Guidelines

4X4 Nitro Small Block Monster Truck

Engine - Any readily available production nitro engine with a displacement no smaller then .12 cubic inches and no larger then .20 cubic inches.
Tires - Tires are to be any readily available production tire with dimensions no smaller than 5” high x 2.5” wide. Tires may be changed during competition as long as they meet the size requirements. Buggy tires are prohibited.
Transmission - Each truck shall be equipped with a functional gear driven transmission to propel the truck. Direct drive gearing is prohibited.
Weight - Small block pulling trucks shall weigh no more then 15 pounds. This rule only applies for pulling there are no weight requirements for racing.
Chassis – Chassis is to be any readily available production or custom Monster Truck type chassis. Flat Buggy and Truggy type chassis are prohibited.
4X4 Nitro Big Block Monster Truck

Engine - Any readily available production nitro engine with a displacement .21 cubic inches and larger.
Tires - Tires are to be any readily available production tire with dimensions no smaller than 5” high x 3” wide. Tires may be changed during competition as long as they meet the size requirements. Buggy tires are prohibited.
Transmission - Each truck shall be equipped with a functional gear driven transmission to propel the truck. Direct drive gearing is prohibited.
Weight - Big Block pulling trucks shall weigh no more then 17.5 pounds. This rule only applies for pulling there are no weight requirements for racing.
Chassis – Chassis is to be any readily available production or custom Monster Truck type chassis. Flat Buggy and Truggy type chassis are prohibited.  
4X4 Brushless Electric Monster Truck

Truck – HPI E-Savage, Traxxas E-Maxx, Hot Bodies E-Zilla, and Kyosho Twin Force are examples of trucks that are permitted to run in this class. Custom built 4wd Electric Monster Trucks with independent or ladder bar type suspension similar to the production trucks stated above may run in this class also.
 Tires - Tires are to be any readily available production tire with dimensions no smaller than 5” high x 2.5” wide. Tires may be changed during competition as long as they meet the size requirements. Buggy tires are prohibited.
Transmission - Each truck shall be equipped with a functional gear driven transmission to propel the truck. Direct drive gearing is prohibited.
Chassis – Chassis is to be any readily available production or custom Monster Truck type chassis. Flat Buggy and Truggy type chassis are prohibited.
Motors & Batteries - Trucks must run 1 or 2 brushless motors. Trucks may use a maximum of 14 Sub C and C size NiCd or NiMH cells or up to a 3 cell LI-Ion or LiPo battery.
4X4 Modified Electric Monster Truck

Truck – Tamiya Clod Buster, Tamiya Super Clod Buster, Tamiya TXT-1, Tamiya Juggernaut 1 & 2, G – Made Dragoon are examples of trucks that are permitted to run in this class. Custom built 4wd electric monster trucks with solid axels and 4 link type suspensions are also permitted.
 Tires - Tires are to be any readily available production tire with dimensions no smaller than 5” high x 3 ” wide. Tires may be changed during competition as long as they meet the size requirements. Buggy tires are prohibited.
Transmission - Each truck shall be equipped with a functional gear driven transmission to propel the truck. Direct drive gearing is prohibited.
Chassis – Chassis is to be any readily available production or custom 4- link suspension based Monster Truck type chassis.
Motors & Batteries - Trucks must run 2 brushed 540 can motors. Trucks may use a maximum of 14 Sub C and C size NiCd or NiMH cells or up to a 3 cell LI-Ion or LiPo battery.
4X4 Brushed Electric Monster Truck

Truck – HPI E-Savage, Traxxas E-Maxx, Hot Bodies E-Zilla, and Kyosho Twin Force are examples of trucks that are permitted to run in this class. Custom built 4wd Electric Monster Trucks with independent or ladder bar type suspension similar to the production trucks stated above may run in this class also.
 Tires - Tires are to be any readily available production tire with dimensions no smaller than 5” high x 2.5” wide. Tires may be changed during competition as long as they meet the size requirements. Buggy tires are prohibited.
Transmission - Each truck shall be equipped with a functional gear driven transmission to propel the truck. Direct drive gearing is prohibited.
Chassis – Chassis is to be any readily available production or custom Monster Truck type chassis. Supporting independent or ladder bar type suspension. Flat Buggy and Truggy type chassis are prohibited.
Motors & Batteries - Trucks must run 2 brushed motors with 540 or 550 cans .Trucks may use a maximum of 14 Sub C and C size NiCd or NiMH cells or up to a 3 cell LI-Ion or LiPo battery.
Children’s Novice Electric Monster Truck

Truck – Truck may be any 4x4 or 2x4 Electric Monster Truck with a brushed motor No Nitro Powered Vehicles are permitted.
 Age – Participants may be no older then 12 years old to compete in this class. This is a beginner’s class to introduce new competitors into RC Monster Truck Racing. 
Sportsmanship – This class is set up to be a fun class for the children and is a good way to teach children good racer etiquette and Sportsmanship.   
Qualifying and Elimination Bracket Racing Guidelines

In order to form a class, the minimum number of trucks must be 6 total. Transmitters must remain off in the pits unless that participant is racing. The race course and event format will be discussed in the drivers meeting. Each participant is required to be present during the drivers meeting. Any and all questions can be addressed during that time regarding the events and scoring. Once a participant has “staged” his/her truck at the starting line you have one minute to stage. A one minute grace period will be allotted only if the participant encounters a problem at the starting line. Each participant will be allowed to receive only 1, one-minute grace period per run. If the truck moves across the staging plane before the green light is illuminated, then red light will illuminate, indicating a false start. Trucks are required to come in contact with the obstacle (e.g. crush car ramps or ramp) with either the front two tires or back two tires. If only one tire of either side of the truck contacts the obstacle, a one-second penalty, for each occurrence, will be added to the participant’s final time. The truck may not hit or come in contact with any part of the timing system or its barricades during the run, which will result in a disqualification. When trucks are competing and one or both completes an illegal run, the first truck in violation will be disqualified. In the event that a time is unable to be recorded due to the violation, the remaining participant will be assessed the slowest time of the day. In the event that any portion of a participating truck goes out of bounds, or drives into the other competitor’s lane, it will result in a disqualification of the truck in violation. In the event that a competitor with multiple entries in the same class should happen to race him/herself, each truck will run 1 at a time on the track in different lanes. Whichever truck records the fastest elapse time will advance into the next round.  
Truck Pulling Guidelines

All participating trucks are required to be weighed immediately following the conclusion of the pull. If the vehicle is found to be over the required weight limit that truck will be disqualified from that round of the pulling competition. Each participating truck will be hooked to the sled with the chain pulled tight. When the truck is no longer able to gain forward drive, a No Limit R/C Track Official will signal you to stop, thus ending your pull. The distance from the front of the pulling sleds skid plate will then be measured. The Pulling track is 4' x 30'. In the event a participating truck goes out of bounds, the distance will be measured at the area of the pull sled which crosses the out of bounds marker. There will be 2 rounds of pulling before the competition moves forward onto the pull off. This gives each competitor 2 chances to record a full pull which will earn them a spot in the pull off.  If a competitor records a full pull in round 1 of the pull off they are not required to pull in round 2. A “pull off” will result if two or more trucks record a full pull. For the “pull off” extra weight will be added to the sled until a winner can be determined. There will be only 1 round in the pull off.  If a participating tuck disregards a No Limit R/C Track Official’s signal to cease pull, which results in an over pull, the truck will be disqualified.