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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