Carpet Track Rules

Carpet Track Class Rules

USGT Rules

Carpet Track USGT specification adapted from the 2025/2026 R/C Scoring rules.

Chassis and body

  • Any-era 1/10 touring chassis with independent suspension; 4WD and FWD are eligible.
  • Use a detailed 190 mm or 200 mm race-style body. Molded wings are open; Lexan wings and side dams may be no taller than 10 mm.

Power and tires

  • Motiv GRC2000 fixed-timing 21.5 motor with open final drive ratio.
  • ESC must operate in blinky mode with boost and turbo disabled.
  • Gravity GRC123 belted spec tires; only the production-mold ridge may be removed.
  • Hard-case 2S LiPo, maximum 8.4 V.

Dimensions

  • Minimum ride height: 5 mm.
  • Minimum 4WD weight: 1350 g. FWD has no minimum weight.

VTA-spec cars may join USGT; a separate VTA class may be offered when attendance supports it.

Reference specification: R/C Scoring 2025/2026 rules. GFX Racing may publish local clarifications in later revisions.

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LHM — Le Mans Hypercar Rules

Carpet Track LMH specification adapted from the 2025/2026 R/C Scoring rules.

Chassis and body

  • Any-era 1/10 4WD touring chassis with four-wheel independent suspension.
  • Body must represent a car raced in the full-size LMH category and appear on the applicable ROAR-approved LMH list.

Power and tires

  • ROAR-legal 25.5 brushless motor; timing is permitted, but non-ROAR rotors are not.
  • Blinky-mode ESC with boost and turbo disabled.
  • Any 1/10 touring-car rubber tire.
  • Hard-case 2S LiPo, maximum 8.4 V.

Dimensions

  • Minimum ride height: 5 mm.
  • Minimum race-ready weight: 1320 g.

Reference specification: R/C Scoring 2025/2026 rules. GFX Racing may publish local clarifications in later revisions.

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Stock Touring Car — 21.5 Blinky Rules

Carpet Track Stock Touring specification adapted from the 2025/2026 R/C Scoring rules.

  • 1/10 4WD or FWD touring chassis, maximum 190 mm track width, with independent suspension.
  • ROAR-legal 21.5 brushless motor; timing is allowed, but non-ROAR rotors are not.
  • ROAR-approved ESC in blinky mode.
  • Any 1/10 touring-car rubber tire and a ROAR T2-approved 190 mm sedan body.
  • Hard-case 2S LiPo, maximum 8.4 V.
  • Minimum ride height: 5 mm. Minimum weight: 1320 g.

Reference specification: R/C Scoring 2025/2026 rules. GFX Racing may publish local clarifications in later revisions.

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1/12 Pan Car Rules

Carpet Track 1/12 Pan Car specification adapted from the 2025/2026 R/C Scoring rules.

  • RWD 1/12 pan-car chassis with a single solid drive axle.
  • ROAR-legal 17.5 motor; timing is permitted, while D3.5 and non-ROAR rotors are excluded.
  • ROAR-approved ESC in blinky mode.
  • Blue- or purple-striped 1/12 foam tires.
  • Hard-case 1S LiPo, maximum 4.20 V.
  • Can-Am, GTP, or WSC-style body.
  • Minimum ride height: 3 mm. Minimum weight: 730 g.

Reference specification: R/C Scoring 2025/2026 rules. GFX Racing may publish local clarifications in later revisions.

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Canadian Vintage Trans Am Rules

Carpet Track CVTA specification adapted from the 2025/2026 R/C Scoring rules.

  • 1/10 4WD or FWD touring chassis, maximum 190 mm track width, with independent suspension.
  • Gravity fixed-timing 25.5 motor at 30 degrees and a ROAR-approved blinky ESC.
  • Front- and rear-specific CVTA tires must retain their tread pattern.
  • Use a 1960s–1970s Trans Am-style body that fits the chassis; a driver figure is encouraged.
  • Hard-case 2S LiPo, maximum 8.4 V.
  • Minimum ride height: 5 mm. Minimum weight: 1425 g.

USVTA-spec cars run with CVTA as a combined class.

Reference specification: R/C Scoring 2025/2026 rules. GFX Racing may publish local clarifications in later revisions.

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Formula 1 — Carpet Track Rules

Carpet Track Formula 1 specification adapted from the 2025/2026 R/C Scoring rules.

  • RWD 1/10 Formula chassis with a maximum 270 mm wheelbase.
  • ROAR-legal 25.5 motor; timing is permitted.
  • ROAR-approved ESC in blinky mode.
  • Any rubber Formula tire.
  • Lexan F1 body with rigid plastic front and rear wings.
  • Hard-case 2S LiPo, maximum 8.4 V.
  • Minimum ride height: 4 mm. Minimum weight: 1020 g.

Reference specification: R/C Scoring 2025/2026 rules. GFX Racing may publish local clarifications in later revisions.

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GT12 Rules

Carpet Track GT12 specification adapted from the 2025/2026 R/C Scoring rules.

  • Direct-drive, solid-axle 1/12 2WD pan-car chassis.
  • GT or LMH-style body designed for a 1/12 chassis.
  • Motiv GRC2000 fixed-timing 21.5 motor.
  • Blinky-mode ESC with boost and turbo disabled.
  • SJT or Gravity treaded rubber tires.
  • ROAR-approved 1S battery, maximum 4.20 V.
  • Minimum ride height: 3 mm. Minimum weight: 750 g.

Reference specification: R/C Scoring 2025/2026 rules. GFX Racing may publish local clarifications in later revisions.

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TTGT — Tamiya GT Rules

Carpet Track TTGT specification adapted from the 2025/2026 R/C Scoring rules.

Core specification

  • Stock TT01, TT01E, or base TT02 chassis; performance variants are excluded. Confirm kit eligibility before purchase.
  • OEM Tamiya ESC or Hobbywing QuicRun 1060, and the Tamiya 540 Torque Tuned brushed motor.
  • Gravity USGT belted pre-glued tires on grey Edge wheels.
  • Approved realistic body with its original molded plastic wing.
  • Full-size hard-case 2S LiPo up to 8000 mAh and 8.4 V; no shorty, soft-case, or high-voltage packs.
  • Minimum weight: 1450 g.

Chassis limits

  • Use kit friction dampers and springs. Differentials must remain functional and unlocked.
  • TT01 gearing: 19T pinion with 61T kit spur. TT02 gearing: 22T pinion with 70T kit spur.
  • Permitted reliability changes include hex screws, bearings, battery connectors, careful battery-clearance trimming, slop-removal shims, and tire gluing.

Reference specification: R/C Scoring 2025/2026 rules. GFX Racing may publish local clarifications in later revisions.

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Open Stock Touring Car — Blinky Rules

Optional Carpet Track class, offered when attendance supports it.

  • 1/10 4WD or FWD touring chassis, maximum 190 mm track width, with independent suspension.
  • Any brushless motor with timing permitted.
  • ROAR-approved ESC in blinky mode.
  • Any 1/10 touring-car rubber tire and a ROAR T2-approved 190 mm sedan body.
  • Hard-case 2S LiPo, maximum 8.4 V.
  • Minimum ride height: 5 mm. Minimum weight: 1320 g.

This optional class normally requires at least four entries.

Reference specification: R/C Scoring 2025/2026 rules. GFX Racing may publish local clarifications in later revisions.

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Super Stock Touring Car — 17.5 Blinky Rules

Optional Carpet Track class, offered when attendance supports it.

  • 1/10 4WD or FWD touring chassis, maximum 190 mm track width, with independent suspension.
  • ROAR-legal 17.5 motor; timing is permitted, while D3.5 and non-ROAR rotors are excluded.
  • ROAR-approved ESC in blinky mode.
  • Any 1/10 touring-car rubber tire and a ROAR T2-approved 190 mm sedan body.
  • Hard-case 2S LiPo, maximum 8.4 V.
  • Minimum ride height: 5 mm. Minimum weight: 1320 g.

This optional class normally requires at least four entries.

Reference specification: R/C Scoring 2025/2026 rules. GFX Racing may publish local clarifications in later revisions.

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Tamiya MANN Truck Rules

Optional Carpet Track truck class, offered when attendance supports it.

  • Stock TT01 or TT01E chassis with Mann Cabover or Buggyra body and no added wing.
  • OEM Tamiya ESC and Tamiya 540 Torque Tuned brushed motor.
  • Use supplied wheels and tires without alternate inserts or stuffing.
  • Full-size hard-case 2S LiPo up to 8000 mAh and 8.4 V; no shorty, soft-case, or high-voltage packs.
  • Kit friction dampers and functional, unlocked differentials are required.
  • TT01 gearing: 19T pinion with 61T kit spur. TT02 gearing: 22T pinion with 70T kit spur.
  • Weight is box stock.

This optional class normally requires at least four entries.

Reference specification: R/C Scoring 2025/2026 rules. GFX Racing may publish local clarifications in later revisions.

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Mini Rules

Optional Carpet Track Mini class, offered when attendance supports it.

  • Tamiya M03, M04, M05, or M06 chassis using the kit internal gearing.
  • ROAR-legal 17.5 motor; timing is permitted, while D3.5 and non-ROAR rotors are excluded.
  • ROAR-approved ESC in blinky mode.
  • Tamiya 60D rubber tires and inserts. Other rims are permitted only when the mounted size remains equivalent.
  • Any body made for the M-chassis.
  • Hard-case 2S LiPo, maximum 8.4 V.
  • Minimum ride height: 5 mm; no minimum weight.

This optional class normally requires at least four entries.

Reference specification: R/C Scoring 2025/2026 rules. GFX Racing may publish local clarifications in later revisions.

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