1st RCUniverse Electric Speed Challenge
Time to bring out your fastest off-road electric rc's!
OK, rules...
1) Scale must be 1/18th up to 1/8th
2) Scratch built or one offs not permitted, must be a market model using market hopups with the exception of gearing, which can be custom.
3) Must be 2S battery (7.4v max, or 8.4 fully charged) and WHEEL POWERED, no ducted fans or jets
4) Must be on a flat surface (downhill with the wind behind not allowed )
5) Custom gearing IS allowed. If your friend has a machine shop and you are of the inclination to get custom gearing made, go for it.
6) Car must SURVIVE the run (including ESC, battery and motor, smokers will be DQed!)
7) Speed can be proven either by; speed trap, radar gun (but not hot wheels), GPS, on board tachometer or accelerometer.
8) Video must be 480p (no cellphones unless they are awesome quality) and be UNedited between showing the battery sticker (showing 2S), the speed recording method, the run and the final result.
First prize will be: Maximum respect and a cookie. 2nd prize will be: Some respect and a cookie. 3rd prize will be: a cookie