Tamiya Eurocup Rules 2001 - F1/GT

  1. Cars must be built following the instruction manual with original Tamiya parts unless stated below. All parts must be used as supplied in the kit without modification with the exception of mounting brackets for throttle servos, speed controllers and switches. Cars eligible for qualification are Tamiya F103 plus derivatives, including cars with GT1 type shells.
  2. Only Tamiya spare parts and hop up options designed for that type of car and are commercially available via The Hobby Company Limited are allowed.
  3. Battery is limited to 7.2v six subC sized pack, which must be commercially available at the time of the meeting.
  4. Radio must be X'tal changeable. Three X'tals must be available for all meetings.
  5. Only the approved motor supplied by The Hobby Company Limited can be used. This costs £20 payable with your first entry fee. Wires can be removed to connect to an electronic speed controller. Motor brushes may be replaced with the 'Euro' brushes as used in the Euro Stock motor. Any attempt to modify or to influence the ability of the motor eg soldering the tags, etc, is not permitted.
  6. Tyres must be Tamiya F1 belted rubber types A and B only. Rear tyres may not be used on the front and fronts may not be used on the rear. The use of non-Tamiya tyres is prohibited.
  7. Open top cars must have a driver figure.
  8. Tamiya spur gears must be used; any pinion may be used providing they are no larger than the largest commercially available by Tamiya at the time of the meeting.
  9. Minimum weight of the car ready to run is 1,000g for F1 and 1,100g for GT1.
  10. The race will be 5 minutes duration with the time to complete the last lap.
  11. Only Tamiya servo savers, track rods and ball ends may be used.
  12. A transponder mount may be added providing it does not destroy the original form of the car.
  13. The use of sensors fitted to wheels, lay-shafts or suspension units to aid traction control or active suspension is prohibited. Gyro devices are prohibited.
  14. Any other issues not clarified shall be handled at the discretion of the race organiser.

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