DRIVER'S FILE Dear Tamiya World Championship drivers,
Congratulations on making it to the 2014 Tamiya World Championships here in Shizuoka, Japan. Highly skilled drivers such as yourself, from around the world are participating at this event. You have earned your right to compete here by winning one of the following championship meets:
All Japan Tamiya Grand Prix (16 Regions in Japan) Hokkaido, Iwate, Miyagi, Tokyo, Nagano, Shizuoka, Kakegawa, Aichi, Toyama, Fukui, Kansai, Okayama, Sanin, Yamaguchi, Shikoku, and Kyushu.
Tamiya Championship Series (2 countries from North America) Canada & United States
Tamiya Asia Cup (8 countries from Asia) South Korea, Hong Kong, Taiwan, The Philippines, Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia, and Indonesia.
We hope that the Tamiya World Championship 2014 will be a memorable experience for you regardless of the race result. While doing your best to promote good sportsmanship, please enjoy the event and your time here in Shizuoka.
Please take the time to read this driver’s file as it contains information about the event schedule and race regulations. Also, please bring your driver’s file to the race venue and on competition days as a reference.
Finally, please note that transportation to and from the venue will be provided for international drivers. ■ SECTION INDEX
Page 2 ・・・・・・Championship Schedule 5 ・・・・・・Practice Day, Control Tires 6 ・・・・・・Race Procedures 7 ・・・・・・Motor Checking 8 ・・・・・・Regulations 11 ・・・・・・Car Number Stickers, Assistants 13 ・・・・・・Course Layout 14 ・・・・・・Example Settings
伪伪 Please note that this event will be photographed and filmed to be introduced through advertising media such as printed publications and Tamiya's Homepage. Also, race scenes will be broadcasted via USTREAM (Live video streaming). 伪伪 Always carry your valuables with you to prevent theft. Take care of your belongings when you leave your pit table. 伪伪 Race organizers take extra care to prevent accidents during the event. However, please note that they do not take any responsibility in case of an accident, theft, and personal injury. 伪伪 Always follow race organizers' instructions. Please note that disobeying them may result in disqualification from the race.
1 November 14th (Friday)
09:00 Pit Area Opens At your designated seat, you will find: 1. Name Tag 2. Assistant Pit Pass 3.Race Bibs 䯲䯲 To prevent theft and confusion, only those with pit passes will have access to the Pit Area (Drivers must wear name tags and bibs at all times; Assistants must have their pit pass on.) 䯲䯲 100V power source will be available at each table (1 per driver).
09:15 Sale of Tire Vouchers (TRF, GT, JAPAN) & Tire+Motor Vouchers (FORMULA, M SPORT) Begins ( ～ 10:00) Please refer to Appendix 1 for information on purchase, reinforcement and storage of tires.
09:30 Control Tire Purchase & Reinforcement ( ～ 11:00) Please refer to Appendix 1 for information on purchase, reinforcement and storage of tires. ※ Please note that tires are pre-attached for all classes. 10:00 Inspections & Photography ( ～ 13:30) 余余 Take your vehicle, transmitter and Driver's Profile sheet (this will be handed to you by Intl. Div. staff) to the inspection area. Please be sure to wear your race bib. 余余 Each vehicle that passes inspection will receive an official marking. 余余 Photos will be taken of the drivers and vehicle bodies. (Photos will be used as a reference for race announcers as well as for the laminated Driver's Profiles.)
10:30 Practice Sessions #1, #2 & #3 ※Lap timer devices may not be used. 余余 Drivers must use control tires in order to participate. All control tires for each class will be collected. Control tires may not be taken back to the pit area. 余余 For classes which use control motors, drivers may use their own motor of the same type for Practice Sessions. (The actual control motor may also be used.) 余余 Number stickers must be attached to your vehicle during these sessions.
12:00 Parts Shop Opens (Limited Edition/Event Only items will be available from Nov.15)
14:00 Practice Sessions #4 & #5 (Timed) 余余 These will be run like an actual Qualifying Heat (Lap times will only be recorded using AMB). 余余 Please remember your Course Marshal Duties! You must marshal for the group after your own (Assistants may substitute). 䯲䯲 GPX-TRF Group 10 drivers will marshal for GPX-Japan Class Group 1. 䯲䯲 Qualifying Heat line-ups will be determined based upon results from the Practice Session #5. Race bibs for practice sessions will be collected after Practice Session #5, and new bibs (plus number stickers) for the Qualifying Heats distributed in the Pit Area.
16:30 Practice Sessions End 䯲䯲 All control tires for each class will be collected. Control tires may not be taken back to the Pit Area. 䯲䯲 Control motors will also be collected. Control motors may not leave the Pit Area.
16:45 Pit Area Closes Please leave the Pit Area promptly. 䯲䯲 Give name tag, Assistant pit passes, and race bibs to Tamiya Intl. Div. staff. Take care not to leave any valuables behind. 2 November 15th (Saturday)
08:15 Assembly / Roll Call Please assemble at the entrance of the Twin Messe's North Hall. Name tags and pit passes will be handed out, please put them on.
08:30 Event Hall & Pit Area Open ( ～ 9:00) Pit Area can be used until 9:00AM. 䯲䯲 Control motors will be distributed to GPX-Formula and GPX-M Sport class Drivers. Please wear your bib so staff can identify you.
09:00 Pit Area Closes At this time we ask Drivers (please bring your vehicle with you) and Assistants to leave the Pit Area and assemble on the race course for the Opening Ceremony.
09:05 Opening Ceremony ( ～ 9:40) Welcoming speeches and various explanations will take place (mostly for the audience's benefit). After the Opening Ceremony, a commemorative group photo, as well as photos of the drivers from each individual class with their vehicles, will be taken.
10:00 Practice Session #6 余余 This will be run like an actual Qualifying Heat (Lap times will only be recorded using AMB) 余余 Please remember your Course Marshal Duties! You must marshal for the group after your own (Assistants may substitute). 䯲䯲 GPX-TRF Group 10 drivers will marshal for GPX-Japan Class Group 1. 䯲䯲 Drivers must use control tires. For classes which use control motors, drivers may use their own motor of the same type for Practice Sessions. (The actual control motor may also be used.)
11:40 Qualifying Heats #1 - #3 ※TRF Drivers will not appear in Qualifying Heats. Please refer to page 6 for Race Procedures. 䯲䯲 Control tires and motors must be used.
16:00 Qualifying Heats #1 - #3 Finish 䯲䯲 Control motors will be collected. Control motors may not leave the Pit Area.
16:20 Qualifying Heats #1 - #3 Results Posted
16:55 Event Hall & Pit Area Close Give Name Tag, Assistant Pit Pass, and Race Bib to Tamiya Intl. Div. Staff. Take care not to leave any valuables behind.
Also Held in Conjunction: Tamiya Fair 2014 (Nov. 15 - 16)
Also held in conjunction with the Tamiya World Championships 2014 is Tamiya Fair 2014 Along with the announcements of new products, R/C fans cannot miss out on the huge range of event-only products. Other R/C events include the R/C Soccer Finals and a beginner's R/C driving corner. For family and friends there is a whole day of fun to be had at our exhibits and hands-on corners. For more information, please look at Tamiya’s homepage.
3 November 16th (Sunday)
08:15 Assembly / Roll Call Please assemble at the entrance of the Twin Messe's North Hall. Name tags, pit passes and race bibs will be handed out, please put them on.
08:30 Event Hall & Pit Area Open ※Entry time may change; please stay near the area Drivers and Assistants should wear their name tag, pit pass and race bib. Entry scene will be broadcasted via USTREAM (Live video streaming). ※ Once inside, control motors will be distributed to GPX-Formula and M Sport class Drivers.
09:40 Qualifying Heat #4 Each driver's 2 best results from Qualifying Heats #1 - #4 will be used to determine Qualifying results. See page 6 for more details.
11:00 Finalists For Each Class Determined Number of drivers for the finals of each class: GPX-TRF: 10 GPX-GT: 10 GPX-Japan: 10 GPX-Formula: 10 GPX-M Sport: 10 䯲䯲 Please note that there is only one finals group. Drivers ranked 11 and below, your weekend finishes here. 䯲䯲 Finalists may be asked to exchange transmitter frequencies. 䯲䯲 For drivers from overseas, there is no seeding system. Everyone is equal.
11:30 Finals Heat #1 Refer to page 6 for Race Procedures. ※ Drivers from all classes must pass through inspection.
12:50 Finals Heat #2 Refer to page 6 for Race Procedures. ※ Drivers from all classes must pass through inspection.
14:25 Exhibition Race TRF team works drivers join the GPX-TRF Class finalists for a special exhibition race.
14:40 Awards Ceremony / World Champions' Presentation GPX-TRF, GPX-GT, GPX-Japan Class World Champions will receive a crystal trophy. GPX-Formula, GPX-M Sport Class Champions will each receive a trophy.
15:50 Disband / Packing Up Give name tag, Assistant pit pass, and race bib to Tamiya Intl. Div. Staff. You may keep the Driver pit pass as a souvenir. Please clean your area and take care not to leave any items behind prior to leaving.
16:00 Event Hall & Pit Area Close Cleaning and disassembling of the Event Hall commences.
4 Regarding Practice Sessions on November 14th (Friday) Examination and reinforcement of control tires must be completed in order to participate in these Practice Sessions. Car inspections will take place from 10:00AM to 13:30PM. • Opening Time: 9:00AM • Practice Sessions: 10:30AM - 16:30PM • Driving Order: GPX-Japan, GPX-M Sport, GPX-GT, GPX-Formula, GPX-TRF • Session Length: 3 minutes • Number of Sessions: 5 (3 Untimed Practice Sessions, 2 Timed Practice Sessions). • Motor: As specified in the regulations for your class. (You may decide whether to use the actual control motor.) • Battery: As specified in the regulations for your class. (During practice, you can use other makers’ batteries which are equivalent to the specifications for your class.) CLASS MOTOR BATTERY Super Stock BZ or TBLM-01S (10.5T) w/TBLE-01S / GPX-TRF LF-6.6V 1600/2200/2300 TBLE-02S or TBLM-01 (12T) w/TBLE-01 Super Stock BZ or TBLM-01S (10.5T) w/TBLE-01S / GPX-GT LF-6.6V 1600/2200/2300 TBLE-02S or TBLM-01 (12T) w/TBLE-01 Batteries up to 2400SP Zapped GPX-Japan TBLM-01S (16T) w/TBLE-01S / TBLE-02S or LF-6.6V 1600/2200/2300 GPX-Formula Formula-Tuned included with Control Tire Set LF-6.6V 1600/2200/2300 Batteries up to GPX-M Sport Lightly-Tuned included with Control Tire Set 1600SP Racing Pack The 2 Timed Practices will be run just like actual Qualifying Heats and timed with ۻۻ • Timing: official race transponders only. Official AMB transponders and Course Marshals will be in place during Timed ۻۻ Practices. Please do not use your own transponders during the Timed Practices. Control Tires / Motors Drivers must use tires and motors included with the "Tire Set" or "Tire + Motor Set" distributed at the venue. GPX-TRF, GPX-GT, and GPX-Japan Classes: Requires "Tire Set" JPY5,000 ۻۻ Set Contents: Item 84357 White 10-Spoke Wheels w/Reinforced Tires Type C (Medium Tire Inserts) (Pre-attached) x 8pcs. GPX-Formula Class: Requires "Tire + Motor Set" JPY6,200 ۻۻ Set Contents: Item 54176 Formula-Tuned Motor (32T) x 1pc. 2 sets of pre-attached wheels and sponge tires, contents as follows: Item 51378 F104 Spare Wheel Set/Black x 8pcs. Item 51384 F104 Sponge Tires A (4430, Front) x 4pcs. Item 51385 F104 Sponge Tires A (4435, Rear) x 4pcs. GPX-M Sport Class: Requires "Tire + Motor Set" JPY7,000 ۻۻ Set Contents: Item 53983 Lightly-Tuned Motor (28T) x 1pc. Item 84323 Black M-Chassis 11-Spoke Wheel w/Super Grip Radial Tire (Pre-attached ※ inner sponge is attached in ring shape) x 4pcs. 2 sets of pre-attached wheels and M-Grip tires, contents as follows: Item 51237 Suzuki Swift Super 1600 Wheels/White x 8pcs. Item 50684 M-Chassis 60D M-Grip Radial Tires x 8pcs. Item 53255 M-Chassis 60D Inner Sponge, Hard x 8pcs. Regarding Control Tires .Refer to Appendix 1 for details ۻۻ Regarding the Pit Area You have been pre-assigned 90cm x 90xm of table space in the Pit Area. Please keep your belongings with ۻۻ you under the table, or in the designated equipment area. Pit pass, name tag and race bibs are needed to (re-)enter the Pit Area. Always take them with you if leaving ۻۻ the Pit Area during the event. 5 Regarding Race Procedures
■ Race Procedure Flow Refer to Appendix 2 for details.
■ Class Order for Qualifying There will be 2 groups per class, so each Heat will have 10 groups. 1) GPX-Japan 2) GPX-M Sport 3) GPX-GT 4) GPX-Formula 5) GPX-TRF
■ Qualifying Schedule 15th (Sat.) Heats 1, 2, 3 16th (Sun.) Heat 4 伪伪 All Qualifying Heats for all Classes will follow a 3-minute race format, based on laps completed.
The best 2 results from the 4 Heats will be used to calculate Accumulated Points and determine Final line-ups.
■ Starting Procedure for Qualifying Heats • Starting Procedure: Each car starts at the command of the starter. Grid position will be determined by the results of the previous session/round. Grid order for the 1st Heat will be according to race bib number. • Driving Time: 3 minutes. • Control Stand entry order will depend on the results of the previous session/round. For Qualifying Heat #1, the order will be according to race bib number (please follow the Race Officials' instructions).
■ Finals Format Finals for each class: 5 min., based on laps completed. ※ The top 10 ranked drivers from Qualifying in each class will proceed to the Finals races. ※ Please note that no B-Main Finals is scheduled. All Drivers participating in the Finals must go through car inspections again without exception. ※ Motor, Body, Gear Ratio, Battery, Chassis, etc. will all be re-inspected.
A-Mains will have 2 Heats. Accumulated Points from the two Heats will determine the Champion. Points will be awarded according to finishing position (i.e. 1st = 1 point, 2nd = 2 points, 3rd = 3 points, and so on). 余余 The Driver with the lowest Accumlated Points total from the 2 Heats will be crowned Champion. 余余 If there is a draw, the best finishing position will be used as a tie-breaker. 余余 If there is still a draw, the time from each driver's best finish will be used as a tie-breaker.
■ Class Order for Finals 1) GPX-Japan 2) GPX-M Sport 3) GPX-GT 4) GPX-Formula 5) GPX-TRF
■ Starting Procedure for Finals 伪伪 All Classes: Grid position is determined by Qualifying order. All cars start from the grid at the same time, at the same buzzer. 伪伪 Control Stand entry order: Also determined by Qualifying order.
6 Regarding Motors .To enable motor inspection, don't solder ESC cables directly to motor terminals ۻۻ Control motors will have connectors; however, you may use your own YES NO ۻۻ connectors as long as they comply with the example shown at right. Changing brushes on control motors is permitted. However, they must be new ۻۻ brushes and the change must be inspected by Race Officials. standard modified Use of any commutator maintenance item other than Item 53486 Commutator cylinder cylinder ۻۻ Cleaning Brush will not be permitted. Do not bring commutator lathes. .Motor break-in must be done within the Pit Area. Motors cannot be taken out of the Pit Area or into the restrooms ۻۻ Top finishers during Qualifying and Finals will have their motors checked at the re-inspection area, so please ۻۻ have the necessary tools ready. Regarding Motor Maintenance For brushed motors, motor maintenance for the purpose of maintaining stock performance is acceptable. However, disassembling the motor, using a commutator lathe, installing something other than Commutator Cleaning Brush (Item 53486), modifying the brush or brush springs, altering magnetic characteristics, and modifications to create lead angle are considered violations and will be penalized. Lightly-Tuned and Formula-Tuned motors with brush heat sink cannot be used. Regarding Motor KV Checking 伪伪 Regarding Brushless Motor KV Checking ★ KV checking will be done by "Manual" with Race Official's transmitter and motor checker. 伪伪 Regarding Brushed Motor RPM Checking ★ Via Tamiya VG Motor Checker Step Mode. 伪伪 Regarding Motor Checking Timing ★ Once only, during the 10 minutes after your group has finished. Maximum Motor RPM & KV Values Brushed Motor Max RPM: Brushless Motor Max KV: Formula-Tuned Motor Max RPM: 15,500rpm TBLM-01S (10.5T, Sensored) Max KV: 3,730 Lightly-Tuned Motor Max RPM: 17,800rpm TBLM-01 (12T, Sensorless) Max KV: 3,730 Super Stock BZ Motor Max RPM: 30,000rpm TBLM-01S (16T, Sensored) Max KV: 2,530 Regarding Measured Values If the maximum allowed values are exceeded, penalties including disqualification of times will be given. Please note that the motor will be hot after running and will thus have 200-300 higher rpm. Self-Conducted KV Checks Each Driver may check the KV of their motor by themselves using official checking equipment. However each Driver may only do so 2 times during the 3 days (Practice to Finals), so decide carefully. If you have any questions, please speak with Race Officials.
Regarding Exchange of Control Motors (for classes using control motors) ☆ Exchange is not permitted if the motor is damaged while you are working with it in the Pit Area. ☆ If the motor fails during a Qualifying or Finals Heat, the motor may be replaced at your own cost. However, the time for that Heat will not be recorded. ☆ Each Driver may exchange motors 1 time only. Broken/damaged motors are held by Race Officials and will not be returned until the end of the Championships.
Regarding Use of Brushless ESCs TBLE-01S & TBLE-02S ☆ Only Tamiya sensor cables are permitted. ☆ Cables connecting motor to ESC may be changed. Regarding receiver connection cables, their length may be shortened. All other changes are prohibited. ☆ Always follow manufacturer instructions when using high-voltage servos. 7 General Regulations (Ask Race Officials if you have any questions.) 伪伪 Inspections will be very strict. Please make sure your machine does not violate any regulations. 伪伪 Tamiya R/C World Championships may have regulations which differ from those in the local qualifying races of your respective countries/regions. Please take note of these differences. All chassis, bodies, and parts must be Tamiya products. Other manufacturers' products are not permitted. Parts ۻۻ must be used as indicated in the product instruction manuals. Making holes, shaving down parts, and removing parts for the purpose of saving weight is permitted. Adding reinforcement or other homemade parts is not permitted. It is OK if you choose to use a different spec chassis for the Tamiya R/C World Championships than the one you ۻۻ used at your local qualifying races. ☆ Regarding Control Tires All classes must use control tires that are distributed at the venue. These control tires must be used for Practice, Qualifying, and Finals. Control tires will be monitored by Race Officials and they cannot be taken back to the Pit Area. You can only clean tires under the supervision of Race Officials and you can only use the provided Tamiya RC Cleaner Spray (Item 87039) and paper towels to do so.
☆ Regarding Control Motors (Formula, M Sport) Drivers in these 2 classes must use the motor included in “Tire+Motor Set” for Qualifying and Finals. During Practice Sessions, drivers may use their own motors as long as it is of the same type. ※ Control motors cannot leave the Pit Area. Motors will be collected at the end of each day on the 14th and 15th. ☆ Regarding Transmitters Drivers will be responsible for looking after their own transmitters as they will not be collected. Please be careful when switching on transmitters in the Pit Area. Machines cannot be driven anywhere besides the course itself. ☆ Parts such as small fans that are attached for cooling purposes are not permitted. ☆ Batteries must be Tamiya products. No modifications are permitted (no changing connectors, no adding solder, etc.). Batteries with an additional shrink tube casing are also not permitted. ★ Drivers are requested not to use Spektrum transmitters, as these have been found to interfere with venue equipment. ★ Using another manufacturer's sensor cable for a brushless ESC is not permitted (cable modification, or use of sensor cable in VOLAC Brushless BL2 ESC are also not permitted). ★ Tires, inner foams, and wheels cannot be modified. However, if the wheel rib makes contact with suspension arms, the wheel rib may be shaved down. Modification of the tire shoulder on rubber tires is not permitted. ★ Tire warmers (anything that increases tire temperature) and battery warmers (anything that increases battery temperature) are not permitted. ★Separate receiver power source is not permitted. Capacitors connecting directly to the receiver are also forbidden. ★ Changing the capacitor for a brushless ESC or using another manufacturer's capacitor is not permitted. ★ Reinforcing the Servo Saver by attaching a servo saver spring to the outside is permitted (1pc. only). However, cementing or modifying the Servo Saver into a direct type is not permitted. Using nylon bands for securing or reinforcement purposes is also not permitted. ★ Active Steering Assist Unit TGU-01 (Item 54417) may only be used in GPX-GT and GPX-Formula classes. Use of devices from other makers with similar effects is not permitted. ★ Aluminum Direct Servo Horns (Items 42248, 42249) may only be used in GPX-TRF class. Drivers in other classes should use Tamiya hi-torque servo saver etc. ★ Altering the installation positions of servo stays is not permitted. ★ Battery dischargers which discharge each individual cell cannot be used. Battery packs which have holes in their casings or signs of tampering cannot be used. ★ Bodies and wings must be cut as instructed in the instruction manuals and no modifications are permitted. All wings and body windows must be painted. If employing a driver figure, it must be painted. ★ For gear diff units, such as on the TA06 chassis, Tamiya damper oil, diff oil, or gear diff putty/grease can be used. ★ Cars which have passed inspection will be marked with a seal by Race Officials. Cars without this seal will not be allowed to participate in Qualifying and Finals. You may have a spare car, but it also has to be inspected by Race Officials. ★ If a machine, battery, motor, etc. violates the race regulations, the Driver using them must bear responsibility.
Make sure you understand all regulations and prepare your machine accordingly. Every year, there are disqualifications due to weight violations. Scales will be available to allow Drivers to ۻۻ weigh their cars at any time. (There are no regulations regarding adding ballast to meet the minimum weight.) Minimum Weight Requirements By Class: ● GPX-TRF, GPX-GT, GPX-Japan: 1,400g ● GPX-M Sport: 1,300g ● GPX-Formula: 1,100g ※ Minimum weight requirements are exclusive of AMB transponder. Re-inspections will occur frequently and batteries may be cut to inspect battery cells. Motors will be checked ۻۻ for KV and Max RPM. Violations will result in disqualification. Voltage of LF-6.6V batteries will be checked prior to each Heat. If the voltage limit (7.3V) is exceeded, you will ۻۻ be required to reduce the battery voltage to below 7.3V or else you cannot participate in the Heat. 8 GPX-TRF Min.Weight: 1,400g Min.Ground Clearance: 5mm Battery: Up to LF-6.6V 2300 TGU-01 Not Permitted Allowed Chassis: TRF418, TRF417, TB EVO.6, TA06 (MS), TB-04, XV-01TC, TA05-VDF II, TB-03 VDS ۻۻ Allowed Bodies: Any Tamiya touring car body (including Legacy B4 & Raybrig NSX Concept-GT). Option Part ۻۻ wings and resin wings from other bodies may be used (must be painted). Allowed Motors: TBLM-01S (10.5T) with TBLE-01S or TBLE-02S, TBLM-01 (12T) with TBLE-01, or Super Stock ۻۻ BZ (Item 53930). .Gear ratios must be 5.01 or above. Spur gears from other Tamiya chassis are permitted ۻۻ .Only control tires can be used. Control tires must be used for Practice, Qualifying, and Finals ۻۻ .Use of Active Steering Assist Unit TGU-01 (Item 54417) is not permitted ۻۻ .Aluminum Direct Servo Horns (Items 42248, 42249) may be used ۻۻ .If using TRF418 chassis, combination of 111T spur & 41T pinion is not permitted as it gives a gear ratio of 5.008 ۻۻ
GPX-GT Min.Weight: 1,400g Min.Ground Clearance: 5mm Battery: Up to LF-6.6V 2300 TGU-01 Permitted Allowed Chassis: TRF418, TRF417, TB EVO.6, TA06 (MS), TB-04, XV-01TC, TA05-VDF II, TB-03 VDS ۻۻ Allowed Bodies: Raybrig NSX Concept-GT, ENEOS SUSTINA RC F, Ferrari 458, Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG ۻۻ GT3, LaFerrari, Ferrari 599XX, Subaru BRZ R&D Sport, SUMO Power GT Nissan GT-R, Honda HSV-010. Option Part wings and resin wings from other bodies may be used (must be painted). Allowed Motors: TBLM-01S (10.5T) with TBLE-01S or TBLE-02S, TBLM-01 (12T) with TBLE-01, or Super Stock ۻۻ BZ (Item 53930). .Gear ratios must be 6.50 or above. Spur gears from other Tamiya chassis are permitted ۻۻ .Only control tires can be used. Control tires must be used for Practice, Qualifying, and Finals ۻۻ .Use of Active Steering Assist Unit TGU-01 (Item 54417) is permitted ۻۻ .Aluminum Direct Servo Horns (Items 42248, 42249) may not be used ۻۻ
GPX-Japan Min.Weight: 1,400g Min.Ground Clearance 5mm Battery: Up to 2400SP Zapped TGU-01 Not Permitted Allowed Chassis: TB EVO.6, TA06 (MS), TB-04, XV-01TC, TA05 ۻۻ Ver II, TB-03, TT-02, TT-01 (i.e. chassis shown in gear ratio chart). Gear Ratio Chart Allowed Bodies: Any Tamiya touring car body depicting a ۻۻ Japanese make of car (including Garaiya, Vemac, Super- Chassis Spur Pinion Gear Ratio GT cars. Legacy B4 and NSX cars apart from Raybrig NSX TB EVO.6 66T 23T 7.17 Concept-GT are not permitted). Option Part wings and resin TB-04 66T 23T 7.17 wings from other bodies may be used (must be painted). TA06 (MS) 68T 21T 7.02 Allowed Motors: TBLM-01S (16T) with TBLE-01S or TBLE-02S. XV-01TC 68T 25T 7.07 ۻۻ Permitted gear ratios shown at right. ※Item 54500 TT-02 High TT-02 ※ 68T 25T 7.07 ۻۻ Speed Gear Set must be used with TT-02 chassis cars. TT-01 61T 22T 7.21 Only control tires can be used. Control tires must be used for TA05 Ver.II 70T 20T 7.19 ۻۻ Practice, Qualifying, and Finals. TB-03 64T 22T 7.09 Use of Active Steering Assist Unit TGU-01 (Item 54417) is not ۻۻ permitted. Aluminum Direct Servo Horns (Items 42248, 42249) may not ۻۻ be used.
9 GPX-Formula Min.Weight: 1,100g Min.Ground Clearance: 3mm Battery: Up to LF-6.6V 2300 TGU-01 Permitted
,(Allowed Chassis: any TRF101 (If using TRF101W, TRF101 front suspension arms must be used ۻۻ or any F104 (only F104 F Parts may be used for F104's front suspension arms) ※ The use of TRF101 parts on F104 chassis and vice-versa is not permitted. Allowed Bodies: F2012, F60, and MP4-24 (body in F104 PRO, homemade bodies not allowed). Wings from any ۻۻ of the Allowed Bodies may be used on other Allowed Bodies. Bodies must be cut according to the instruction manual. However, in cases such as the F104X1 where the body ۻۻ may contact the Roll Damper, the body cut can be slightly modified. Item 51382 H Parts (Rear Wing), Item 51383 J Parts (Front Wing), and front/rear wings included with F104 PRO ۻۻ are not permitted. Homemade detailing parts which do not affect performance are permitted, but they must be either securely ۻۻ attached or removed for racing. Holes cannot be opened in induction pods or side pontoons. Only Formula-Tuned Motor (Item 54176) included as control motor in “Tire+Motor Set” can be used for ۻۻ Qualifying and Finals. You may use your own motor for Practice Sessions, as long as it is of the same type. ,Gear ratios must be 4.00 or above. Spur gears from other chassis are permitted (Item 50978, 51056, 51215 ۻۻ 53857, 54055, 54227, etc.) when Item 54215 is used. .Only control tires can be used. Control tires must be used for Practice, Qualifying, and Finals ۻۻ Raising the position of the Servo is permitted. However, the tie-rod must remain horizontal (Servo Saver ball ۻۻ connector position can be either forward or rearward). .When installing front wheels, the spacer can only be 0.5mm thick ۻۻ .Dampers and Damper Springs cannot be removed ۻۻ .The attachment direction of ball connectors on uprights cannot be changed ۻۻ .Part F5, which is attached to the front arms on the F104 chassis, cannot be removed ۻۻ .Use of Active Steering Assist Unit TGU-01 (Item 54417) is permitted ۻۻ .Aluminum Direct Servo Horns (Items 42248, 42249) may not be used ۻۻ .Painted driver figure must be installed. Use of other character figures is not allowed ۻۻ
GPX-M Sport Min.Weight: 1,300g Min.Ground Clearance 5mm Battery: Up to 1600SP TGU-01 Not Permitted Allowed Chassis: M-05 Ver.II, M-05, M-06 ۻۻ Allowed Bodies (M-05 Ver.II, M-05): JCW Coupe, Honda CR-X, Mini Cooper (except 2002), Swift, MiTo, Fiat 500, Fiat ۻۻ 500 Assetto Corse Allowed Bodies (M-06): RX-7, Alpine A110, S800, Alfa Romeo GTA, Nissan Silvia (S13, S15), VW Beetle Only Lightly-Tuned Motor (Item 53983) included as control motor in “Tire+Motor Set” can be used for Qualifying ۻۻ and Finals. You may use your own motor for Practice Sessions, as long as it is of the same type. .Choose from the gear ratios listed in the instruction manual ۻۻ .Only control tires can be used. Control tires must be used for Practice, Qualifying, and Finals ۻۻ Front Upper Arm can only be Part C18 (from M-05 Chassis) or Item 54529 M-05 Setting Suspension Arm Set ۻۻ (Front Upper). Rear Upper Arm can be the M-05 chassis’ Part C16 or of equivalent length (Item 54182, etc.). Parts D2 and D3 (M-05 Ver.II, M-05) cannot be removed, and must be firmly secured using screws. If using ۻۻ Middle or Short wheelbases, Part D1 (M-05 Ver.II, M-05) cannot be removed. .Adjustment of the Rear Damper Stay's height is not permitted ۻۻ .Front and Rear ball-head suspension shafts may not be used on the wrong end of the chassis ۻۻ Special parts such as front ball-head suspension shafts included in M-05 Gold Edition Kit and clamp-type rear ۻۻ upright weight included in M-06R Kit may be used. .Use of Active Steering Assist Unit TGU-01 (Item 54417) is not permitted ۻۻ .Aluminum Direct Servo Horns (Items 42248, 42249) may not be used ۻۻ
10 Regarding Car Number Stickers (Car number stickers should be placed on the windshield (on the left side, when looking at the front of the car ۻۻ and on both sides of the body, as seen in the leftmost example below. For Formula class machines, apply the stickers on the top of the nose and on the side pontoons, as seen in the center example below. .These car sticker positions help ensure accurate identification of all cars. Your cooperation will be appreciated ۻۻ .Do not cut away the green areas of the stickers. Apply the stickers as they are ۻۻ .New number stickers will be distributed to drivers in Finals Heats ۻۻ
Image shows actual size of car number sticker.
Regarding Assistants Each Driver is permitted to have one Assistant. The Assistant can access the Pit Area, can place the car onto the course, repair the car during a Heat, remove the car from the course after a Heat, and take the place of the Driver as a course marshal. Persons without an official Assistant Pit Pass will not be permitted to carry out the above tasks. 䯲䯲 The Assistant cannot take a car directly from the course (for repairs, etc.) during a Heat. Assistants must wait for a course marshal to bring the car to the Assistant Waiting Area. 䯲䯲 Parts cannot be switched during a Heat.
11 Regarding the Control Stand 伪伪 Please follow the Race Officials' instructions for the control stand entry order. For Qualifying, the entry order will be determined by the results of the previous Heat (In Qualifying Heat #1, entry order is same as Race Bib number). For Finals, the entry order will be determined by qualifying order. 伪伪 It is up to Race Officials whether to allow or disallow the use of step ladders/blocks on the control stand. Drivers who wish to use them should speak with Race Officials first. 伪伪 If use is allowed, only step ladders/blocks provided by Race Officials may be used. 伪伪 The use of earphones when driving is not permitted.
Regarding Use of Soldering Irons 伪伪 There will be a special table set up in the Pit Area where you can use a soldering iron. 伪伪 Do not use soldering irons at your pit table area. Even portable battery-powered soldering irons cannot be used. 伪伪 Soldering irons will not be provided. Please bring your own to use.
Regarding Battery Charging / Shrink Tube / Battery Warmers 伪伪 Batteries cannot be recharged while it is stored in a case as it is considered to increase battery temperature. 伪伪 Batteries with additional shrink tube casings are not permitted. 伪伪 Battery warmers (or anything that increases battery temperature) are not permitted. 伪伪 LF batteries which have signs of tampering cannot be used. 伪伪 Batteries may only be charged in the Pit Area.
Regarding Usage / Voltage Checking of Tamiya LF-6.6V Batteries 伪伪 The battery may be used with the Connector Adapter removed, but the Connector Cover must remain in place. Please understand that if your Connector Adapter battery's voltage exceeds 7.3V during the pre-race battery check, you will not be allowed to race the Heat. 伪伪 Affected Classes: GPX-TRF, GPX-GT, GPX-Formula 伪伪 To ensure correct use of batteries and battery performance in accordance with the regulations, battery voltage will be checked prior to each Heat. Your understanding and cooperation are appreciated. Connector Cover 伪伪 This check will be conducted while the battery is installed on your machine. After your battery has been checked, you cannot change batteries.
Regarding Sales of Spare & Option Parts R/C related Spare Parts and Option Parts will be on sale at the event. Parts not available may be requested (but this will require time). Priority will be given to competing Drivers who need to purchase parts from the Tamiya Fair store (just ask the ۻۻ Tamiya staff there). Only Spare Parts and Option Parts will be available for purchase on November 14th (Friday) as the rest of the ۻۻ Tamiya Fair store will still be in the process of setting up.
Food, Beverages & Smoking Lunch and soft drinks will be provided, but feel free to purchase additional food and beverages from vending ۻۻ machines or nearby stores. Please do not drink alcohol while at the event. .Smoking is prohibited inside the hall. Please smoke at the designated smoking areas near the entrance ۻۻ In general, whether outdoors or indoors, you may only smoke in designated areas. Smoking on the street may ۻۻ result in a fine.
12 Circuit Layout This carpet circuit will be specially set up for the 2014 Tamiya R/C World Championship. Further questions regarding the circuit, including track surface details, will not be answered. The layout below is the only track-related information that will be provided until race day. ※ Please note that the 2014 circuit will use blue colored carpet.
32.4m 19.8m
Regarding Course Marshals
Drivers will take turns to act as Course Marshals. Each Course Marshal position has a number and each Driver will be assigned to a position which matches their car number. A different-colored Course Marshal bib must also be worn. While in position, please be alert and ready to respond to any incidents in your area. Deal with crashes, overturned cars, and damaged cars quickly and carefully, making sure not to impede other cars.
Course Marshal duties are mandatory. Assistants can take the place of the Driver to serve as the Course Marshal. Penalties will be given if the Driver or Assistant does not undertake their marshaling duties.
★ Course Marshals cannot repair any car on the circuit. If a car is damaged, please quickly carry it to the Assistant waiting area for the Driver or the Assistant to make the repairs.
13 Example Settings Here are the settings for last year's Tamiya R/C World Championship winners from each class for your reference.
GPX-TRF / 417 Chassis ● Tire Settings ★ F/R: Control Tires (Type C) ● Body ★ Honda NSX 2005 ● Damper Settings ★ Oil: F/R (3-hole, #400) ★ Springs: F (Blue) R (Yellow) ● Suspension Mounts ★ F: 1C・1C R: 1XA・1F ● Camber Angle ★ F: 1.0° R: 1.0° ● Stabilizers ★ F: Medium R: Soft ● Front Drive ★ Direct
GPX-CL2 / 417X Chassis ● Tire Settings ★ F/R: Control Tires (Type C) ● Body ★ Audi R8 ● Damper Settings ★ Oil: F/R 3-hole, F:#400 / R: #500 ★ Springs: F (Yellow) R (Yellow) ● Camber Angle ★ F: 1.5° R: 1.5° ● Stabilizers ★ F: Medium R: Soft ● Front Drive ★ Direct ● Rear Drive ★ Gear Diff.
GPX-CL3 / TB-03 ● Tire Settings ★ F/R: Control Tires (Type C) ● Body ★ Honda NSX 2005 Lightweight ● Damper Settings ★ Oil: F/R 3-hole, F:#550 / R:#400 ★ Springs: F (Blue) R (Yellow) ● Suspension Mounts ★ F: D・1D R: 1A・1F ● Camber Angle ★ F: 1.0° R: 0.5° ● Stabilizers ★ F: Medium R: Medium
GPX-F104 / F104WGP ● Tire Settings ★ F/R: Control Tires ● Body ★ F104 (Wings: F/R: F60) ● Damper Settings ★ Oil: 3-hole, #300 ★ Front springs: Medium ★ Pitch Damper spring: Soft ★ Roll Damper grease: Soft
GPX-M / M-05 Chassis ● Tire Settings ★ Front: M-Grip ★ Rear: M-Grip ● Body ★ 2006 MINI Cooper Lightweight ● Damper Settings ★ Oil: F/R 2-hole, F:#600 / R:#500 ★ Springs: F (Yellow, Short) R (Yellow, Short) ● Front Drive ★ TA03 Ball Differential ● Camber Angle ★ F: Normal R: 3.0° ● Stabilizers ★ F: Soft R: None
14 Appendix 1. Control Tire Purchase, Reinforcement, Use, and Storage November 14th (Friday) 09:15 Sale of exchange vouchers begins ※ Control Tires are pre-attached for all classes. Location: (until 10:00) Inspection Table in Pit Area (after 10:00) Tamiya Shop in North Hall 09:30 GPX-Japan, GPX-M Sport classes enter tire work area to start work 10:00 GPX-GT, GPX-Formula classes enter tire work area to start work 10:30 GPX-TRF class enter tire work area to start work ※ Please follow Race Officials’ instructions. ■ When Entering Tire Work Area • Only the Driver or the Assistant may enter. • Only Side Cutters and Instant Cement may be brought into the area. (You cannot bring files, sandpaper, instant cement accelerator, cleaner spray, double-sided tape, scales etc.) • Tools must be removed from any case, or carried in clear cases, when brought into the Tire Work Area. ■ Items Provided Within Tire Work Area • Tamiya RC Cleaner Spray, instant cement accelerator, marker pen. ■ When Within Tire Work Area • The purchased “Tire Voucher” or “Tire+Motor Voucher” is exchanged for control tires (and control motor). Pre-attached control tires must be examined and if reinforcement is required, this must be done on the spot. ■ Pre-Attached Control Tires • Hardening the tire shoulder and other similar actions are not permitted. • Use side cutters to remove seams on rubber tires. ■ After Tire Reinforcement • Write your name, race class, and race bib number on the provided box, place attached control tires in the box, and give it to Race Officials. • You cannot put anything other than your tires in the box. 䯲䯲 Control tires cannot be taken back to the Pit Area. Pre-Attached Control Tires - Further Information ■ Reinforcing of cemented areas on tires with instant cement, tire cleaning and removal of seams is permitted in the Tire Work Area. This applies to racers in the GPX-TRF, GPX-GT, GPX-Japan and GPX-M Sport classes. ■ Drivers in the GPX-Formula class may not reinforce their sponge tires using instant cement. Detachment and reattachment of tires is also forbidden. Control Tire Use Before the Race (for Practice, Qualifying, and Finals) ■ When your Heat is called, go to the designated area to pick up and attach your tires. After the Race (for Practice, Qualifying, and Finals) ■ After you finish your course marshal duties, go to the re-inspection area to detach and drop off your tires.
Tire Cleaning ■ Cleaning can only be done when you detach the tires in the re-inspection area. You can only use the provided Tamiya RC Cleaner Spray and paper towels.
Reinforcing / Marking Tires ■ Cemented areas on tires (between wheel and tire) may be reinforced after your race using instant cement. Please note that this may only be done 2 times during the 3 days (from Practice to Finals), and you will be allotted no more than 2 minutes for the process. ■ Tires and wheels may not be painted. Using a marker pen to mark the inside of a wheel for tire differentiation purposes is permitted. 15 Appendix 2. Race Procedure Flow Same For Practice, Qualifying, and Finals 1. Drivers for the next Heat are called. (Bring your machine, transmitter, and tools required to attach wheels to the staging area.) 2. Receive control tires. ※ Once you receive the control tires, you cannot return to the Pit Area. ※ When you receive the tire box, please check the name, race class, and bib number to confirm that it is yours. 3. Battery voltage check for GPX-TRF, GPX-CL2, and GPX-F104 Classes. ※ If voltage is above 7.3V you cannot take part in the Heat. Snap Pin Hole 4. Receive/attach AMB. AMB system is used to record lap times from the 4th Practice Session onwards. Refer to the image for the dimensions of the transponder. • If attaching to the body, make a 7mm hole in the body (drill available at venue). • Securely attach AMB at a location where it will not be damaged in a rollover or detached during a crash. • Use of Mylaps transponders is planned for the GPX-F104 class. 5. Ground clearance check. GPX-TRF, GPX-GT, GPX-Japan, GPX-M Sport: Min. 5mm GPX-Formula: Min. 3mm 6. Wait for Race Officials to allow course entry. 7. Place machines onto course and check AMB response. After placing your machine onto the course, drive it across the finish line once to check for proper AMB response (there will be a beeping sound). 8. Enter control stand. Order of entry will depend on the results of the previous session/round. Follow Race Officials' instructions. For Qualifying Heat #1, the order will be according to race bib number. For the Finals, the order will be according to Qualifying results. 9. Heat commences. Practice Sessions: 3 min. Qualifying Rounds: 3 min. Finals: 5 min. 10. Heat finishes. Take your machine to the re-inspection area quickly. Detach AMB and place it in the AMB drop-off box. 11. Course Marshal duties. • Pick up a yellow Course Marshal bib which has the same number as your car number sticker. • Go to the numbered area which corresponds to your Course Marshal bib. Take your transmitter with you. • Do not wear sandals while marshaling. 12. Motor check. Race Officials will conduct motor RPM and KV checks. Refer to page 7 of the Driver's File for Maximum RPM and KV values. 13. Drop-off control tires. (control tires cannot be taken back to the Pit Area) ※ Tires can be cleaned only during the period between the end of your race and the end of the 2nd race following yours. Use only the provided Tamiya RC Cleaner Spray and paper towels. ※ See Appendix 1 for more information about reinforcing tires. 14. Process complete. Take your machine back to the Pit Area.
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