MSM True Street RTR Drag Racing – Rules & Regulations

Race Night: Every Other Wednesday Starting June 11th • Start Time: 8:00 PM

Race Dates: June 11, June 25, July 9, July 23, August 6 

Rainout: Rescheduled for following Wednesday

Track Length: 1/8 Mile (66 feet)

Event Format: 5 Nights • 5 Races(Rounds) Per Night • 2 Minutes Between Races

Cost: $10 per car per night (pay on race night credit cards accepted)

 

 

Vehicle Rules – RTR Class Only

All vehicles must follow these guidelines to ensure a fair and fun racing experience.

Approved "Ready To Run" Vehicles:

  • Traxxas Drag Slash
  • Losi 22S No Prep Drag
  • Team Associated DR10

Chassis & Electronics

  • RTR (Ready-to-Run) Chassis Only – no custom or aftermarket chassis.
  • RTR Wheelie Bar Only – no aftermarket or adjustable setups.
  • RTR Power System – no mixing motor and escs
  • RTR Transmitter and Remote Only (No stability or traction control allowed)
  • Body Must Have a Back Bumper – required for entry.
  • Stock Slipper Clutch – must remain unmodified.
  • Stock Differential – no upgrades or tuning allowed.

Tires & Wheels

  • Any Tire Type Allowed – no restrictions on brand or compound.
  • 2.2/3.0 Short Course Style Wheels Only
  • No Tire Warmers or Heating Devices
  • ONLY Simple Green is allowed for cleaning
  • Mandatory Burnout: Each car must perform a 3-second burnout on carpet before staging.

 

 

Race Procedures

  • Starting Method: Flashlight Start (Traxxas Starting Light)
  • Starting Line: False starts determined via Slow-Motion Camera Review
  • Finish Line: Determined via Slow-Motion Camera Review
  • No “Chase is a Race” Rule – false starts result in a red light (disqualification).

 

 

Conduct & Sportsmanship

  • No Profanity – keep the event family-friendly.
  • No Altercations – any aggressive or disrespectful behavior will result in removal.
  • Respect All Racers and Officials – poor sportsmanship will not be tolerated.

 

 

Event Schedule

  • 6:30–7:45 PM: Check-In & Tech Inspection
  • 7:45 PM: Drivers Meeting
  • 8:00 PM: Racing Begins
  • 2 Minutes Between Each Race
    • If a driver is not ready within 2 minutes, they will forfeit that round.

 

 

Series Format

  • Each Racer Runs 5 Races Per Night (5 Rounds)
  • Random Pairings Each Round
    • In case of an odd number of racers. A random racer who lost in the round will race the “odd racer”. That random racer will have a second chance at recording a win.
  • Wins and Losses Tracked Across Entire Series

Ranking & Standings

  • Primary Ranking: Most Wins
  • Tiebreakers (in order):
    • Fewest Losses
    • Most Races Attended
    • Challenge Match History
    • Heads-Up Tiebreaker Race

End-of-Series Awards

  • Top 10 Racers in the final standings will receive awards and recognition.