TRF Mini-4WD Official Technical Race

Rules and Regulations 2014

FOR USE WITH: Complecatech, Super Race, Double Action, Grand Tech Auto, TopGear, NeoRaizer SvM, Grand Raizer 2.1, Mo-Ta Myoushu, Team Assault Modern, Tri-Racers GP
Qualifier and other Team Concept Races. Other races like Atomika Tek etc. have their own
specific exceptions and some of the rules here need not apply.
I. ALLOWED CAR SPECIFICATIONS:
All Cars and Hop Up Parts must be original Tamiya or Tamiya-Related Products. Other
specifications include:
a. Car Models
All cars and its subsequent car parts are open to any available model of Tamiya including the
Older Versions, Type, Dash, Racing, Super, Fully Cowled, Aero, Mighty, Limited Edition and
Premium series. The competition allows use of the body cover of the Mechanical, MS Pro, MA,
and AR series. Stock injection molded and clear bodies must be painted or stickered. Disallowed
are the Wild, Comical, Truckin', and Crush Gear mini series.
b. Machine Measuring System
All machines will be subject to the same measuring system as shown below.

Overall Car Height: Under 70mm

Maximum Car Width: Under 105mm
Overall Car Length: Under 165mm
Minimum Ground Clearance: At least 1mm
Minimum Car Weight (including batteries and motor): At least 90g
Front and Rear Tires: Diameter: 22-35mm, Width: 8-26mm (Note that tires must be attached.)
Rollers: Maximum of 6 installations total (double rollers count as 1 installation. Stabilizer poles
and mass dampers do not count at all)
Mass Dampers: Mass damper may not extend from the sides beyond the line formed by the guide
roller poles.
Parts that combine a guide roller with a mass damper will count as 1 roller installation.

c. Rollers
Minimum of 4; Maximum of 6. Tamiya Rear skid rollers are not considered rollers. Tamiya 7, 8,
9, 11, 13, 17 & 19 mm rollers are the only ones allowed during the race. Rollers include but are
not limited to lightweight rollers, low-friction rollers, 3-spoke rollers, 5-spoke rollers, dish rollers
and disc rollers. All rollers must be rotating and not fixed.
All rollers must include roller caps, top and bottom. But due to the scarcity of 9mm / 8mm caps,
replacement caps will be allowed provided that said replacement caps will not obstruct or affect
in anyway the normal bearing rotation.
d. Wheel Bearings
Allowed are Tamiya stock plastic, round hole, hex, and steel bearings. Tamiya RC 2x5 with inset
and 2x6 bearings are also allowed.
e. Brakes
Only Tamiya pointed brake pads are allowed. Only Tamiya rear brake sets and sliding damper
brake sets are allowed in conjunction with the Tamiya pointed brakes. Extended or Lowered
brake sets are not allowed. H5 and H6 attachments of Tamiya rear skid rollers are allowed to
connect the rear brake or sliding damper brake sets to type 2, dash or type 3, and type 4 chassis.
The new rubber brake set or tubes are allowed for AR chassis.
f. Motor
Tamiya type 130 motors unopened and untampered with 8 teeth pinion gears of white, violet, red
color or carbon are allowed. 12 teeth pinion gears of brown color will be also allowed as long as
it is specified on the type of chassis being used most specifically dash or type 3 chassis.
Recommended but not limited only motors to use are Torque-Tuned, Hyper-Mini, Atomic
Tuned, Atomic J-Cup Special, Rev-Tuned, Light Dash, Hyper Dash 1, Hyper Dash 2, Hyper
Dash 2 J-Cup Special, Mach Dash and Power Dash. Double Shaft motors are still not allowed.
g. Drive format
4 -wheel drive only, with 8 teeth propeller shaft present and working when registering.
h. Gears
No mixing of gears. Gear ratios must follow the specifications found on boxes of Tamiya
M4WD kits 11.2:1 for type 3 (yellow/dark green), 6.4:1 for type 3 (grey/dark green), 5:1
(blue/light green), 5:1 for type 3 (purple/light green), 4.2:1 (red/brown), 4:1 (black/brown), 4:1
for type 2 and 4 (black/brown), 4:1 for type 3 (mustard/brown) 3.5:1 (light blue/yellow), 3.5:1
for fm/tz (grey/grey) or 3.5:1 for super 1/type 5 (mustard/mustard). A specific gear ratio is not
restricted to a particular chassis model only but must fit the gear section of that chassis without
resorting to modifications in order to be used.

For crown gears, any combination of orange, pink or black carbon crown gears are allowed.
Allowed also are combination of blue, orange, pink or black carbon gears for dash, type 3 or
similar chassis.
i. Battery
Only Alkaline, NiCD & NiMH batteries (AA SIZE) will be allowed for the races.
j. Wheels and Tires
Strictly 22.0 mm minimum wheel diameter. Any type of tire material is allowed as long as it
meets the specification and comes from original Tamiya mini-4WD products. For wheels, any
combination of small, medium or large diameter wheels of narrow or wide profile are allowed.
For wheel modifications, the following are allowed: small to medium conversion, narrow to wide
conversion, lock nut to stock conversion, and mechanical to stock conversion. 1-way wheels may
be fixed by gluing its parts together as 1 unit.
k. Screws
All protruding screws under the chassis especially at the front roller mount are not allowed.
Other screws can be used as long as the length of the non-Tamiya screw is equivalent to the Set
A to Set D screw.

II. ALLOWED CAR MODIFICATIONS:

a. Chassis and Cover
Cover may be modified to fit another chassis but must retain semblance of its original model.
Body cover may be stickered (stickers or similar materials), or painted.
The following chassis are allowed: Type 2, Type 3, Type 4, Type 5, Zero, Super 1, Super 2, FM,
Super FM, Super TZ, Super TZX, X, XX, VS, and AR. MS Pro and MA Chassis are not yet
allowed. Future releases of Tamiya chassis model may be allowed as long as it is 4WD format
and does not use double shaft motors.
Modification on chassis is only allowed to strengthen and/or repair the wing of the chassis. The
following materials are allowed to be used: PLA board, glue, epoxy, tissue, cotton and woven
polypropylene. Scrap materials from Tamiya plastic parts tree are allowed provided, that width is
not more than 3mm. Either the top, bottom or both portion are allowed to be reinforced.
Reinforcement materials may not be more than 3 mm in thickness per side or total of 6mm both
sides. Reinforcement may extend to the chassis portion up to the connecting portion of wing and
midsection only.
Another modification that is allowed is trimming specific portions of the chassis but must not be

more than 20% of the entire dimension in order for example to accommodate NiMH batteries, to
enhance performance for most chassis type, cutting of third point adjustments for front and rear
portion for the brake set of Super 2 chassis and cutting of excess point adjustments for both front
and rear for the AR chassis.
Alterations to the angle of chassis' front bumper and brake set by heating, bending or by any
other method is prohibited and calls for automatic disqualification.
Modifications on other chassis not specified for improvements on performance like cutting or
trimming down of protruding parts may also be allowed.
b. Gears
Propeller shaft gears must be 8 teeth only.
Gear modifications are limited to making holes or shaving away material to reduce weight and
installing ball bearings. All running gears must be installed according to the set gear ratios.
c. Motor
Only untampered/un-opened Tamiya type 130 motors are allowed.
d. Brake Sets
Modification allowed on Tamiya rear roller and brake set or gray brake set is cutting the sides
where rear stay rollers are placed, painting the brake set and some minor trimming to enhance
performance but must not be more than 20% of its entirety. For sliding damper brake set, noninclusion of sliding damper stay and rollers are also allowed. Pinioned or nutted screw adjusters
may also be used. Reinforcing the brake pads inside the brake set slots is also allowed. For the
rubber brake set or tubes on the AR chassis, slight modifications to the tubes in order to be
inserted and fixed on the rear portion for skid bars are allowed. Other modifications must be
shown to the head marshal before entry to confirm if it is allowed.
e. Other Hop Up Parts
Other hop parts must be used according to its intended use as stated in their packaging.
Trimming of these materials are allowed only if it is necessary to serve its purpose. Ex. Front
Roller Stay for front and Rear Roller Stay for rear use only and may not be reversed. Trimming
of FRPs, plates, stays and side extensions are allowed as long as it retains at least 80% of its
entirety. Reinforcement on specific portions of the chassis, like screw slots and wheel stub is
allowed. Materials may include wires, cotton or nylon threads etc. for screw slots and retainers
and wires for wheel spokes and hubs.

III. FOR COMPETITIONS AT OFFICIAL RACE COURSES

The start of the race will be indicated by a signal from the race official or a starting signal
system. Racers will switch on their cars, hold them, and drop/release them vertically/diagonally
into their assigned lane at the start signal. Throwing or pushing the car forward is prohibited.
A racer will immediately retire from a race if their car leaves the track, flips over, jumps into
another lane, or if any part of their car detaches during the race and hits another car.
If race officials determine that a racer's car is blocking the progress of faster machines, the racer
will be required to retire.
A car's race is completed when it reaches the finish line.
Qualifying and Final positions are determined by either the race finishing order or Time Attack
time.
IV. CAR INSPECTION
All racers must have their car inspected by race officials before the race. If any part of the car is
determined to be against race regulations, the racer must make the necessary changes in order to
participate in the race.
From the time the car passes the car inspection to when the race begins, the car's settings must
not be changed and no modifications can be made.
In addition to the pre-race car inspection, other car inspections may occur at any time during the
race day at the race official's discretion. If the car is found to be in violation of the race
regulations at any of these inspections, the racer's race results up to that point will be disqualified
and the racer must make necessary changes in order to participate in subsequent races.
Fixed Set Up Once a car is impounded, racer may not in any way alter the current set up of his
car in whatever form except for calibration of brakes, changing of o-rings or repair. Racer may
not oil his unit, replace lost brake pads, change the position of his rollers or burn any part of his
car for down thrusting or repair purposes.

V. DISQUALIFICATIONS
If any of the following situations occur, race officials will, at their discretion, have absolute
authority to disqualify any racer. Please take care to remember the common manners for a Mini
4WD race to avoid any problems.
1. A racer's car is determined to have modifications that will cause physical harm to other racers,
other cars, or the race track.
2. A racer's car is determined to have modifications that are designed to deliberately obstruct
other cars.

3. A racer deliberately puts grease or other substances onto the track to affect track surface
conditions.
4. A racer is determined to have modified their car after it had passed the car inspection.
5. A racer is determined to deliberately touch the track or cars to impede other racers' race
progress.
6. A racer does not follow the instructions of race officials or otherwise impedes the operations
of the race track.
7. A racer has a false start, or is determined to have thrown or pushed their cars forward at the
start of a race.
8. A racer is determined to act against the spirit of fair play or cause distress for other
participants.
VI. RACE OPERATIONS
Participants may raise objections to the race officials. However, these objections must be made
before the next race begins.
Race officials reserve the right to announce the use of special regulations at any time during the
race.

VII. TRACK RACE RULES

1. REGISTRATION AND INSPECTION
The registration fee will be P 35 (or any amount to be determined by the race organizer) per car
entry or re-entry.
An initial external inspection will be done on the race cars entered/reentered. This will include
roller compliance, screws and chassis modification.
Upon registration, racers' units must be properly identified with stickers or decals for pairing and
identification. Units with no proper identification marks as to its owner will be given appropriate
sticker labels in order to write their names and to install such stickers on their units before being
allowed to register.
2. CALLING FOR STANDBY
a. Racers name and/or number will be called for stand by using random draw for each heat.
b. Only the racer will be allowed in the stand by area. Team official timers and leaders are not
allowed in the racers area.
c. Marshals Call to Pair Pairing Marshal is given all authority by TM to pair racers according
to his prior knowledge and judgment call subject to the rules of TamiyaManila with special
consideration for same team conditions if it is a team based competition or class/chassis based if
it is a class/chassis-themed competition. Racers are not allowed to change cars already put on
standby if it was already paired and readied by the Pacer Marshal.

d. Racers are allowed to calibrate brakes during stand by.

e. Time Limit on Calibration - Racers when they are called on the starting grid are expected to
complete the calibration of their respective units within 20 seconds. If two racers are already
present and ready to release their cars and the third racer is still calibrating then marshal will
blow a whistle and wave a red flag on the said racer to signal him on the countdown. Should the
said racer be given a second whistle after 20 seconds then the racer will be automatically
disqualified and the two other racers will proceed to release on the starting lane without him. In
case of a one on one then the remaining racer will proceed to release his car alone. If the car will
go off track then the disqualified racer may again join in the round subject to the 20 second rules
again. If a racer will have to exceed the allotted time due to a broken unit then he is required to
call for a pit stop subject to the approval of the Head Marshal.
f. Racers are allowed to tighten loose screws and nuts during stand by.
g. Racers are not allowed to remove the cowling of their race cars, to manipulate their batteries
by removing them, to oil their motors or any part of their race car except for the brakes and
screws.
h. Racers are not allowed to release their cars on the race track as a form of practicing once the
race has begun. As with any other violations listed in this rules, the racers car will be subject to
automatic disqualification with no remorse.
3. START OF RACE
a. Racers are called at the starting grid for each race of that heat.
b. Racers will draw a number on which lane they will start.
4. WINNING CAR
a. Car that finishes the required number of laps first wins the race
b. All four wheels of the winning car should cross the finish line to be declared as winner.
c. Dead heat rule applies during the race and subject to the declaration of the starting marshal.
5. DNF (Did Not Finish)
a. A car is declared DNF if for any reason it did not complete the laps required.
b. Once a car stops on any part of the tracks, a five count shall be given by the track marshal
before a DNF is announced. Car will immediately be removed off the tracks.
c. Any car reversing in any part of the tracks is immediately declared as DNF and will
immediately be removed off the race tracks. In a banked portion of the tracks, once a car back
tracks, reverses or slows down, it is automatically considered DNF and is immediately removed
off the tracks.
d. Slow but moving cars will be considered DNF if the lane it occupies will block the faster cars.
e. Racers conduct will strictly be implemented specially in the track area. Improper conduct is
not tolerated and can cause disqualification of the racer.
6. RE-RACE

a. For any contact or hit by a car, there is a re-race for the two remaining cars. The car that
caused the hit is automatically declared DNF.
b. During re-race if all cars DNF no winner shall be declared.
c. Racers are allowed to calibrate brakes and tighten screws on a re-race.
d. Cars needing fixing will be called on for pit stop.
7. CAR HIT
a. Hitting car will automatically be out of the race then a re-race of the 2 remaining cars will
follow and is considered as final re-race. If there are only 2 cars in the heat and the other car hit
the other, the car that was hit will be declared winner.
b. Hit car is allowed pit stop if the car is damaged.
8. CHANGE LANE
a. In case of change lane, car is automatically considered as DNF.
b. Car will automatically be pulled out by the marshal and is already out of the race. If all cars
changed lane, a re-race will be called.
9. CALIBRATING BRAKES
a. Calibration of brakes is only allowed in the standby area.
b. Racers will be given 10 seconds to calibrate and check their car before a re-race.
10. MARSHALS FAULT
a. In case the flagger pulled a car by mistake:
- the remaining cars will continue the race.
- Pulled out car will continue from where it was pulled out. If it is complete the required number
of laps then it will automatically qualify to the next heat, together w/ the winner of remaining
cars in that race. However, if there are only 2 cars in the race, a re-race will be called.
- Pulled out car is not allowed checking and calibration.
11. PIT STOP
Pit Stop Pit Stop now will only be allowed based on the following conditions:
a. For external damage of the unit only that is repairable under extreme race conditions in which
case maximum time allowed for pit stop is only 120 seconds.
b. For damage either internal or external if it was caused by car-to-car or out-of-track collisions
that were witnessed by the marshals and other racers again subject to the rules above.
c. For cases that are not cited above but subject to the approval of the Head Marshal with due
prudence.
d. The opening or removal of cowl is not allowed. If the car cannot continue to race due to
broken internal part/s, it will be declared DNF.

e. All racing cars pit stopped must be repaired in front of a marshal or person designated by the
organizer.
f. Racers are allowed to repair external broken parts but not replace them.
g. Lost brakes are not allowed to be replaced.
h. Every pit stop called is given maximum 5 mins to repair broken parts. Beyond the limit, the
car will be declared DNF.

12. TRACK CONDITION

a. Racers are encouraged to check track condition before racing.
b. Any complains and/or concerns re: tracks condition must be addressed to the track marshals
before the start of the race. Latecomers automatically waive their right to complain once they see
the tracks since their chance to air their complains and/or concerns may have been attended to
should they have addressed it earlier before the race began.
13. RACE PROTEST
a. Protesting racer must address their complain to the Organizers immediately before the next
race starts.
b. Protests will not be entertained anymore if the next race started.
c. Protests regarding race rules will be addressed to the organizers.
d. Protests regarding marshals fault and conduct will be addressed to the organizers.
14. NUMBER OF LAPS
a. 3 laps for the first heat until the quarter-finals.
b. 6 laps in the semi-finals.
c. 9 laps in the finals
In case of re-race during the finals, the number of laps will be reduced to 6 laps if the race
stopped during the 4th-6th laps and 3 laps if the race stopped during the 7th-9th laps.
15. PARTS FALLING OFF DURING THE RACE
a. If any other parts of the car like cowls, rollers, wings, and locks fall on the tracks, the car will
be allowed to continue. However, if any of this fallen part hits or is hit by the other racing cars,
the car will be disqualified and a re-race of the remaining cars will be called.
VIII. DISQUALIFICATION RULES:
Cars that may be a potential hazard to the track or other cars.
Add-on scrap-built materials that are deemed not of any mini4WD brand not detected upon
initial inspection.
Front brakes.
Removal of 4WD shaft (2WD is not allowed)

Cars with dimensions beyond the maximum dimension allowed of a car including all parts
Removal of any parts except o-ring and brake pads without calling for a pit stop.
No Trespassing on Track Area At any round, racers are advised to observe discipline and avoid
trespassing within the area of the race track especially if there is a race in progress. Marshals will
blow a whistle and wave a red flag to the trespassing racer if he is found guilty of such violation.
A second whistle will automatically penalized the racers team or have his unit disqualified from
the race.
IX. MISCELLANEOUS RULES:
Only one race format will be used. Racers are not allowed to assist in designing the race track to
be used.
Racers are not allowed to influence the decision-making of the marshals during the races. Pairing
and race resolutions will be discussed by the marshals themselves with or without consulting the
racers involved.
All races will start at exactly 12:00 nn and re-entry will close at exactly 8:00 pm. If the number
of entries is insufficient to meet the expected quota then marshals are authorized to run the 2nd
and 3rd heat in order to make the race progress and finish on time.

X. MARSHAL CALLS AND TERMINOLOGIES:

Illegal Modification - Modifying the car, adding lubricants and replacement of batteries after
impounding. May lead to disqualification of racer.
Faulty Start - Improper start-up of car before the "go" signal. Car is automatically declared as
DNF.
False Start - Two consecutive false starts or releasing the car before the go signal. Car declared
as DNF.
Change Lane - Car leaping into another lane. Car is automatically declared as DNF.
Turn Over - Car turning over and stopping inside or outside the race tracks. Car is automatically
declared as DNF.
Disrupt - Body cover of the race car or any part falling off to disrupt the normal run of other
car/s. Car is automatically declared as DNF.
Slowdown - Slowdown is creating obstruction to another car by a "tracks length" due to slow
speed of the obstructing car. Car is automatically declared as DNF.
Hit - Car leaping into another lane and hitting other car/s creating a slowdown or disruption. Car
is automatically declared as DNF.
Reverse - car changing direction and going back to its opposite direction. Dangerous as it may
potentially hit another car running in the same lane. Car is automatically declared as DNF.
No Win All cars DNF.
Delaying - Attitude of a racer whether with or without his intention which is delaying the game
upon sufficient warning by the race marshal. Car is automatically disqualified.
Misconduct - Displaying non-sportsmanship behavior and grave misconduct during a race. May
lead to disqualification of racer or even banning from the race venue.

XI. HEAD MARSHALS RULE

The Head Marshal shall be declared before the start of any race.
The Head Marshal's decision shall be considered final and irrevocable.
16. ADDENDUM TO EXISTING RULES FOR 2014
Section II is now stated as the following:
a. Chassis and Cover
Cover may be modified to fit another chassis but must retain semblance of its original model.
Body cover may be stickered (stickers or similar materials), or painted.
The following chassis are allowed: Type 2, Type 3, Type 4, Type 5, Zero, Super 1, Super 2, FM,
Super FM, Super TZ, Super TZX, X, XX, and VS. AR, MA and even MS/MS-L Chassis are now
allowed if they can be installed with Rubber Brake Sets.
Type 2, Type 3, Type 4, Type 5, Zero, Super 1, Super 2, FM, Super FM, Super TZ, Super TZX,
X, XX, and VS are considered Standard Tech while AR, MA and MS/MS-L are considered
Modern Tech for purposes of category in specific races.
d. Brake Sets
The following brake sets are only allowed Rear Brake and Rollers Set, Sliding Damper Brake
Set and Rubber Brake Set. Front brakes are still not allowed for softspeed. Modification allowed
on Tamiya rear roller and brake set or gray brake set is cutting the sides where rear stay rollers
are placed, painting the brake set and some minor trimming to enhance performance but must not
be more than 20% of its entirety. For sliding damper brake set, non-inclusion of sliding damper
stay and rollers are also allowed. Pinioned or nutted screw adjusters may also be used.
Reinforcing the brake pads inside the brake set slots is also allowed. For the rubber brake set or
tubes on the AR, MA and MS/MS-L chassis, slight modifications to the tubes in order to be
inserted and fixed on the rear portion for skid bars are allowed. Other modifications must be
shown to the head marshal before entry to confirm if it is allowed.
e. FRPs, Plates, Stays and Side Extensions
Traditional or modern types of FRP's and side extensions may now be used as artificial wings
and rear support for AR and MS chassis. However, deliberate modification of FRPs are not
allowed like cutting and bending except for slight trimming of not more than 80% of the FRP
and drilling of screw holes for the rear plate or stay for the screw adjuster of the brakes or to
realign the roller position. Likewise, mounting of FRPs on the underside for wing purposes or
support are now allowed as long as they have at least 1 mm clearance from the ground.