Vintage Classes & Rules
All rear motor 2WD buggies produced 1997 or earlier
Maximum motor size: 17.5 brushless or 19T brushed
ESC in blinky mode – No boost or timing allowed
Open electronics, shocks, tires, and wheels
LIPO batteries allowed (2S maximum @ 8.4v)
Period correct parts and updates
Class Examples: RC10, RC10B2, RC10B3, JRX2, Losi XX, Ultima, Triumph, ProX, TRX
All original issued rear motor 2WD buggies produced 1998 or later
Maximum motor size: 17.5 brushless or 19T brushed
ESC in blinky mode – No boost or timing allowed
Open electronics, shocks, tires, and wheels
LIPO batteries allowed (2S maximum @ 8.4v)
Period correct parts and updates
Class Examples: RC10B4, RC10B5, Losi XXX, Losi 22, Serpent, RB6, Genova, Traxxas Bandit (1998 or newer)
All rear motor 2WD buggies produced 1990 or earlier
Maximum motor size: 21.5 brushless (ROAR Approved) or 27.5 brushed
ESC in blinky mode – No boost or timing allowed
Open electronics, tires, and wheels
LIPO batteries allowed (2S maximum @ 8.4v)
Original shocks required (No 12mm/13mm shocks)
RC10s must have 5-gear gearbox
Period correct parts and updates, including
Trinity-style composite craft chassis 1988 and earlier
JJ 1987 Kyosho Ultima Kit
Class Examples: RC10 5 Gear Pan Car, TQ10, JRX2, JRX Pro, Junior 2, Ultima, Astute, Turbo Scorpion
All 4WD buggies produced 1985-1996
Maximum motor size: 13.5 brushless (ROAR Approved) or Open brushed
ESC in blinky mode – No boost or timing allowed
Open electronics, shocks, tires, and wheels
LIPO batteries allowed (2S maximum @ 8.4v)
Period correct parts and updates
Class Examples: MIP Legends 410, Schumacher XLS Cat, Cat 2000, Yokomo 834B, Yokomo 870C, Yokomo YZ10, Kyosho Mid Series
All 4WD buggies produced 1997-2005
Maximum motor size: 10.5 brushless (ROAR Approved) or Open brushed
ESC in blinky mode – No boost or timing allowed
Open electronics, shocks, tires, and wheels
LIPO batteries allowed (2S maximum @ 8.4v)
Period correct parts and updates
Class Examples: XX4, XXX4, MX4, MR4BC, BJ4, Cat 2000SE, Cat3000, Lazer ZXS, Predator
All rear motor stadium trucks produced 1996 or earlier
Maximum motor size: 13.5 brushless (ROAR Approved) or Open brushed
ESC in blinky mode – No boost or timing allowed
Open electronics, shocks, tires, and wheels
LIPO batteries allowed (2S maximum @ 8.4v)
Period correct parts and updates
Class Examples: RC10T, RC10T2, JRXT, Outlaw Ultima, Pro XRT, Eagle, SRT
All rear motor stadium trucks produced 1997 or later
Maximum motor size: 13.5 brushless (ROAR Approved) or Open brushed
ESC in blinky mode – No boost or timing allowed
Open electronics, shocks, tires, and wheels
LIPO batteries allowed (2S maximum @ 8.4v)
Period correct parts and updates
Class Examples: RC10T3, RC10T4, XXXT, Matt Francis MF1, Matt Francis MF2, Traxxas Rustler, Kyosho RT6
All "non-pro" entry-level 2WD & 4WD buggies produced 1995 or earlier
Handout Tamiya motors only
Plastic tub chassis required
Period correct parts and updates
Class Examples: Hornet, Mauri Ninja, VOS, Manta Ray, Hotshot, Madcap, Kyosho Lazer Alpha (w/o aftermarket top deck)
Modern Classes
21.5 2WD Independent Buggy
17.5 2WD Buggy (Indy & Expert Mixed)
13.5 4WD Buggy (Indy & Expert Mixed)
2WD Open Buggy (Mod)
4WD Open Buggy (Mod)
40+ 2WD Open Buggy (Mod)
Modern class rules can be found here.