How do you define a Monster Truck?

[bl-is-future]

tex has a good idea thought. to officially score these thing there has to be a standard.

[Nic Case]

WOW
This is more info than I expected! Thanks guys.......

Arct1k
You are correct.
I am trying to find out information for the International R/C Speed Challenge....

Pipeous-- thanks man- I sure hope you "copied & pasted" that info ;)

However ; this is more of a learning adventure (for me) --- rather that setting rules in stone (in this thread). We are using ROSSA rules & they are pretty much set.
What's important, is the Intent of the rule(s). If there is a large demand to run MT in a speed run competition --- then the rules will follow what makes the most sense. Speed run rules are more lenient ,to promote creativity. So I'm really looking more architecturally -- rather than , if it has a spoiler or not.
I think you guys know what I'm looking for....

Are any of you planning to attend?



This 2008 ISC is a little late-in-the-year event.
All this knowledge and experience we gain, will build for next years ISC.
Having your input will help if there is a "judgment call" at the event.
So thanks for the input! ----- And keep it coming.



Thanks
Nic

[crazyjr]

Well Nic, I think its about the drivetrain. Most of the curerent truggies have the same size tires as the MT's, out of the box. I think its more in the setup, Most MT are a transmission setup (a few have a direct diff though) and almost all truggies have a direct diff (except for the tamiya truggy, the current one not the prototype 801) I would say that 5"minimum would be ok for both. Ride height might be a concern for most, but not for me. As long as the wheels are set right for the current RC MT's and truggies (sticking outside of the body) I don't care about ride height

Do you have a breakdown for classes yet? Or, will it be run what you brung?

[Nic Case]

This is the way the ROSSA rules sit, at the moment;

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Open Wheel Class
Vehicles are classified open wheel if they meet the following criteria
• Any Buggy, Truck or Monster truck based kit
• Bodyshell must not cover the wheels
• Wheel diameter to be (insert)

• Car must be programmed to stop in the event of a signal loss

Monster Truck Class
Vehicles are classified Monster Truck if they meet the following criteria
• Any monster truck based kit. Tires must be a minimum diameter of 130mm and 70mm wide

• No foam tires allowed. No sidewall limit
• Bodyshell must be identified as truck (Stadium, Pickup or SUV are permitted).
• Bodyshell must not cover the wheels
• Car must be programmed to stop in the event of a signal loss

Note: Technical inspection will decide if the entry qualified for the open wheel class or the Monster Truck Class.
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As you can see -- the biggest difference in mainly in the tires.
But it looks to me as the MT needs to be removed from the "Open Wheel Class". What do you think?



The Intent was to have a place for a buggy, whether it be 18th scale to 8th scale-------------- that someone can gear-up -- and go fast!

Same thing with Monster Truck--- the Intent is ---
If its going to be a MT record, it should be a Monster Truck . It's hard for MT to go fast. So it's a bigger challenge.

The added Intent is to be Fair & Reasonable. Without creating a class for every conceivable scale - configuration & power plant.

N