Rogue Valley R.C. Club

Rogue Valley R.C. Club, a radio control truck & buggy racing club is now forming. This one is for real. Property has been acquired at the Jackson County Sports Park in between the gun range and go-kart track, and has 30 paid members.

Proposed Rules-

Rules and Regulations governing Track and races.

Track Rules: The following rules will be strictly enforced!

The purpose of this set of rules is to establish a consistent basic for the racing of R. C. Electric Cars/trucks and Gas Cars/trucks.

This is important to drivers and race promoters to insure that the races will be ran fairly and on an equal basis and that those with less experience or technical knowledge will feel comfortable in their respective racing classes.

Off road: Off road class heats and mains laps to be decided by club members.

Stock class electric: Cars and trucks will be separated if there is enough for each class.

Stock class is a car or truck run in stock configuration—out of the box.

1.        Motors: if motors are changed they may be replaced with a stock 27 turn, 22 gauge wire, bushing motor.

2.        Batteries: 1 six cell sub “C” maximum.

3.        .Tires and Wheels: 2” or 2.2 rim. No metal spikes, no paddle tires. No other restrictions apply.

4.        Speed Control: No limit.

5.        Suspension: No limit.

6.        Wings and air dams: Must not exceed 2 1/2 “ off rear of car outward, must not exceed the width of tires.

7.        Bodies: may be changes. Must be securely attacked to frame,. Cannot scrape the track.

8.        Chassis: May be changed or modified. No sharp protruding objects.

9.        You may run bearings and change gears.

Modified Class Electric: Any changes, any speed control, battery, motor. This is an unlimited class based on the more experienced drivers.

Gas Class: Rules are same as the electric classes Turn marshals must be 18 years old as the cars are more dangerous to handle. Stock class is out of the box. Motors may be changed as long as they are equal to stock. Modified is unlimited. 1/10 and 1/8 scale will be in separate classes.

There must be at least 5 drivers signed in for your class before there will be a race.

It is the Decision of the track director as to who gets bumped up or down. If you have any problems or complaints, or suggestions you must take them to your track director.

Protest Procedures: If any driver or drivers think that something was wrong (a legitimate complaint only) with their race they should go to the track director.

There will be no break in between races or heats. If not up on the stand when the bell goes off, the race will be started and that driver or drivers will join the race in progress. The same goes for turn marshals, when you finish with your race, you must turn off your car and controller (controller must have your name of car number on it, so drivers and yourself will know whose it is.) and get back on the turns. If not on turns before race starts you will not race your next race and if you do not turn marshal after your main event you will lose any awards you received for that race plus you will not race your first race the next time you race. No cell phones while turn marshaling or driving.

If need be the drivers will be asked to help lap count.

Practice: practice will be at allotted times. The public is welcome to practice if a member is monitoring the facilities. There will be no foul, profane, abusive language allowed. No drugs or alcohol will be allowed on the premises. All times for races and practice are subject to change depending on the weather and daylight hours.

General Rules for all drivers and spectators.

A.     It is the intension of Rouge Valley R C Club to promote family-oriented racing. With this in mind, unruly or unsportsmanlike conduct (under the influence of alcohol or drugs, abusive, profane or insulting language, intentional hammering) will not be tolerated and people, judged be Rogue Valley R C Club officials, to be in violation will be requested to leave the premises without a refund of their fees.

B.     The rules are designed to imitate full scale racing, therefore anything not specifically allowed in these rules and not legal in full scale racing will not be legal for Rogue Valley R C Club.

C.     Good sportsmanship is required at all times by drivers and spectators.

1.      Rogue Valley R C Club reserves the right to refuse service or entrance to anyone.

2.      Parents are responsible for their children, they must be watched at all times.

3.      NO PETS ALLOWED.

4.      Trash and cigarette butts must be put in trash cans provided. All pop cans must be put in container provided.

5.      Rogue Valley R C Club is not responsible for any damaged or loss of articles due to fire, theft, or neglect.

6.      No spectators allowed in the drivers pit area during races. No loitering be spectators, or children (non drivers) in the pit area allowed at anytime (unless prior arrangements have been made with officials of Rogue Valley R C Club)

7.      You release all claims arising in connection with participants and conduct of activity.

8.      You understand and are aware of certain risks inherent in this type of activity.

CAUTION; CAN BE HIGHLY EMOTIONAL TYPE OF EVENT AND ROUGE VALLEY R C CLUB IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY ACTIONS ARISING FROM COMPETITIVE ATTITUDES!!

All cars must be race ready when they come in the gate. Each care to be used may be “teched” by track official If for some reason after the start of the race you should have to pull your car out of competition there will be no refund to anyone.

Frequency conflict: If there is a conflict in a class the lowest driver in the class is the one who will have to change their frequency. Drivers not willing to change will not race.

Frequencies: must be in the 27 mhz—75 mhz may be am or fm .Also the spectrum may be used which is 2.4 ghz .These are all ground frequencies. FCC does not allow air frequency (72 mhz) on ground. And will NOT be allowed at the track.

There will be no radios or ghetto blasters allowed on race days. People say that they interfere with the controlling of the cars.

Controllers are to be turned off after their race. During practice be courteous and check with other drivers to see if your are on the same frequency and one of you be willing to change frequency or take turns if conflicting.

Rules of racing;

1.        driver who does not have full control of his/her car and is causing other cars to crash (intentional hitting, short coursing, and corner cutting) will be asked to leave the track.

2.        The car is broken in anyway, the car must be pulled off the track (bodies must be secured).

3.        Using reverse—a driver using reverse will have a warning and loose laps. If that driver gets a second warning he will be required to take his car off the track and not race for the rest of the race.

4.        A car must finish a race under it’s own power (cannot be pushed or pulled across) or will be disqualified.

5.        During the race if a leader is coming up on the back of the pack and is trying to lap them, those drivers lapped are required to hold their position so that the leader can decide how to make a safe pass. Another way to insure a safe pass is for the drivers themselves to inform other drivers as to where or how he/she will be passing.

6.        Cheating: if a driver or drivers are caught in any way, the first time he/she will be warned—the second time suspended from the track.

7.        No drivers will bother the lap counter. If you have questions or comments, please wait until there is a break.

Rogue Valley R C Club reserves the right to refuse admittance to the club or track. Rogue Valley R C Club reserves the right to revoke or suspend membership if member is in default of rules. Members in the club, spectators and other people on the premises holds Rogue Valley R C Club, officials of Rogue Valley R C Club and members, Jackson County, Oregon, it’s officers, employees, agents, and members hold harmless and indemnify from all claims, suits or actions. (In other words the Club, etc. are not responsible for any injuries, stolen property, they cannot be sued.) The will be no pets allowed on the property. No guns, no fireworks will be allowed.

Rogue Valley R C Club dues are:

$35.00 a year or $50.00 for a family (must be living at home). This membership gives you the right to vote on issues and how the club is run. It also gives you the right to race for $5.00 each race and practice (when there is practice).

Non members will be paying $8.00 to race.

Members will be asked to take their turn to maintain the track and monitor practice day.

Rules are subject to change.

Membership Form