MSM Spec Slash Racing Series
Fun Racing, Low Cost, Great Competition, and Awesome Prizes!
Recommended Traxxas Slash Models
Traxxas Model # 58024
Traxxas Model # 58034-1
Traxxas Model # 58014-4
Classes
Spec 3 (S3)
- Beginner drivers only
- Open practice
- 3 rounds of qualifying
- 10 cars per main 2 bumps
Spec 2 (S2)
- Expert drivers
- Open Practice
- 3 rounds of qualifying
- 10 cars per main 2 bumps
Spec 1 (S1)
- 10 teams, 2 drivers per team, 20 total drivers
- Teams can have 1 reserve driver
- 3 - 10 minute free practice sessions
- 3 - 7 minute qualifiers (Fastest lap)
- Q1 - 20 drivers top 15 move to Q2
- Q2 - 15 drivers top 10 move to Q3
- Q3 - 10 drivers set top 10 for the main
- Drivers 11-20 will race heads up for the last 2 spots in the main
- 12 drivers in the main top 10 drivers will be awarded points
- Drivers points will go to the driver and the team. Constructors and drivers will be awarded at the end of the series
Rules
- All cars will be inspected before and after every race
- Any violations in rules will result in a disqualification for that practice round, qualifying round, or main
- A driver can run both Spec 1 and Spec 2 classes
- Spec 1 and Spec 2 drivers cannot run Spec 3
- Top 3 race finishes will be counted (1 drop)
- Tie breakers will be based on finals finish (Traxxas HQ December 10th)
- Personal transponders are required. Transponder rentals will be available but limited. first come first serve.
- Race infraction penalties can be enforced at anytime and at the discretion of the race steward. Penalties are but not limited to the following:
- warning
- +5 seconds to a race
- -1 lap
- grid penalties
- ejection
- Spec 1 teams must have an actual company sponsor. (Must have a DBA and conducting business) These companies will be promoted throughout the RC community as the series is active.
Slash Specifications
- Brushed 2wd Traxxas Slashes ONLY
- Approved electronics
- Traxxas XL5 ESC (must keep a Traxxas connector)
- 3018
- Traxxas Titan 12t Motor
- 3785
- Traxxas TQ Transmitter Only (No TQi radios)
- Traxxas TQ Receivers Only(No TQi receivers)
- Traxxas Servo Part Numbers
- 2056
- 2075
- 2075R
- 2075X
- Metal servo gears permitted (2072X)
- Traxxas durability upgrades permitted
- Must be Traxxas brand parts
- First 4 part numbers must match stock part number.
- For example, part number 2555 (stock rear arms) can be upgraded to 2555G (Green HD Arms)
- Aluminum shock caps permitted (part# 3767)
- Must use Traxxas Slash 2wd wheels and tires
- S1 compounds are permitted *
- Any Traxxas Slash 2wd tread pattern permitted
- Must use Traxxas Slash Body (No aftermarket bodies)
- No body venting
- Shock oil changes permitted *
- Shock limiter permitted *
- Stock servo saver/horn ONLY
- 2S Lipo or 7 cell NIMH NO LIHV (LIHV allowed ONLY CHARGED TO 4.2v per cell)
- 16t/23t pinions only (stock/optional both included in kits)
- 90t/86t spurs only (stock/optional both included in kits)
- NO TSM ALLOWED
- NO CHANGES TO DIFFERENTIAL
Points System
Spec 2 / Spec 3
- Top qualifier - 1 bonus point
- 1st - 100 points
- 2nd - 99 points
- 3rd - 98 points
- 4th - 97 points
- ....
Spec 1
- Fastest lap in main (must finish top 10) - 1 bonus point
- 1st - 25 points
- 2nd - 18 points
- 3rd - 15 points
- 4th - 12 points
- 5th - 10 points
- 6th - 8 points
- 7th - 6 points
- 8th - 4 points
- 9th - 2 points
- 10th - 1 points
Prizes
Spec 3 - RC Gear from Traxxas! Top drivers will be awarded at the end of the season however random prizes will be given away throughout the series. Win or lose you have a chance to snag some Traxxas products!
Spec 2 - Trophies will be award to the top 5 drivers at the end of the season.
Spec 1 - CASH CASH CASH!
Team payouts
1st - $1000
2nd - $750
3rd - $500
Drivers Payouts
1st - $400
2nd - $300
3rd - $200