EFRA clarify 1/10th IC Track rules
EFRA 1/10th IC chairman Franky Noens got in contact to clarify some matters regarding the rules that were decided upon at the recent AGM. Most notably is the fact that the new weight limit for the 1/10th gas class will only change to 1550 grams from the beginning of 2013, meaning the current limit of 1725 grams will be in use for this season. Read the full letter below for more details.
Dear Friends,
It seems the right moment to enlighten a few subjects, that perhaps are not clearly understood after the AGM.
Probably I did not communicate them clearly enough, and I would like to apologise for that. The last few weeks I did not have the opportunity to answer to every individual mail.
The new rule regarding the minimum weight of 1550 gr. will take effect on 01/01/2013. This is a technical rule and according to the Article technical rule changes, Chapter 6 page 51 in the EFRA handbook, such changes will take effect 12 months after voting. In the future, to avoid such un clarities, we will add in the minutes of the meeting, to each accepted proposal the year when they start to take effect. Regarding this subject of weight, we have created a lot of commotion with manufacturers, who did not have any comment before the rule was accepted. Now they fear that due to the low weight, cars will be a lot more expensive, and more breakable due to the more “exotic” materials they will have to use to loose weight.
And then we have tire treatment, with all the wildest stories around that subject. The emphasis of this rule is that on EC’s the organisers are obliged to treat their track in such a way, that there is a lot of grip during the entire event. That way, treatment of tires will be unnecessary. I believe that the rest of the rule is pretty clear, before the start of your finale or heat, your tires will be checked with an electronic sniffer, if the sniffer reacts you can not drive with those tires.
Regarding the World Championship in Thailand, 1725 gr is the minimum weight and no, this will not change for this W.C.
At this moment postal votes are held inside IFMAR about the following:
- The World Championship will be run over a period of eleven (11) nine (9) days, including a Spare Day.
- No practice on the event track will be allowed in that specific W.C. class during the two (2) six (6) weeks preceding frequency controlled practice
- Bodies will have to be made from polycarbonate with a minimum thickness of 0.75mm.
- Foam and/or rubber tyres may be used. Any materials used in, or on, the tyres must not damage the racing surface. Treatment of the tyres with additives is prohibited allowed as long as the products used are not volatile and toxic. Tires will be checked at the entrance of the pitlane with equipment from RAE or similar to detect volatile and/or toxic products. Tires must pass the testing equipment in the controlled pit area. When you are checked with a positive result of the equipment the tires are confiscated by IFMAR and you are allowed to put new tires on your car. The start will not be delayed due to such an event. The organizer must make all efforts to bring the track surface at a good grip level.- The fuel brand will be decided after the preworlds.
The results of the postal votes will be known mid of February, I will keep you updated on those rules that might change in IFMAR.
Also I want to let you know that there still are places left for both 1/10th EC’s. if you still want to participate, please contact your federation.
Yours sincerely,
Franky Noens
EFRA Chairman 1/10th IC Track
Source: EFRA [efra.ws]
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1. James - January 12th, 2012 at 11:19
Another typical unprofessional and poorly thought out proposal and implementation from EFRA that has caused confusion, extra cost and ultimately competitors at events. When will these clowns learn ?
2. Mark - January 12th, 2012 at 18:33
The regulations are driven by/made for a handful of people, who have too much time and money to invest into their “hobby”. For the majority of racers, for whom this really is a hobby, such regulations will increase the cost of racing at EFRA events to a prohibitively expensive level.
If the EFRA continues in this direction, then the 1/10th scale class is doomed. I for one will not be competing under such regulations.
3. Dale - January 12th, 2012 at 19:33
Incredible. Another “can of worms” about to be opened. How unfortunate. And for no legitimate reason. EFRA continues to completely ignore or reject the ideas and opinions of those who have proven to be experts in their respective fields within RC. Sadly the officials at EFRA/IFMAR seem only to enjoy the sounds of their own voices and the respect that (they think) they derive from the “titles” they hold.
“There is no one more blind – than he who refuses to see”
4. RTS - January 12th, 2012 at 21:25
Dale, sadly this is no EFRA/IFMAR official making the rules but voted with a majority by the countries. You have to wonder how well informed the representives of all countries were….. If they did not vote in the way their drivers wanted then the drivers should send anothere person who will vote right.
5. Lars - January 13th, 2012 at 03:20
At least a decision in regards to the matter of tire treatment, that seems to be getting sensible. Allowing new non toxic compounds to be used would hopefully stop cheating.
The case of minimum weights should be opened up again however; making such a dramatic change without making sure that the sport is ready for it, is not sensible. Also; EFRA should not go alone in making changes like that, manufacturers and the other IFMAR blocks must be consulted first, it’s wrong to have dramatically different rules in Europe from the rest of world.
6. James - January 13th, 2012 at 10:23
The current regime at EFra are the masters of the undemocratic, democratic decision. Unfortunately the same clowns now run ifmar where they are attempting the same approach, unfortunately with some success it would seem. With EFra it is always about the money and then their manufacturers generally at the expense of the everyday racer who quite often lives for and saves for the day they can attend and compete at for instance an ifmar wc. These racers are continually been done over these days by stupid and unfair decisions that favour the big teams. Reducing event length and hence practice time is one classic example, which of course means anyone wanting to compete at a wc must go to the venue before the event to practice, how many normal racers from around the world can afford this?