New rules announced for the 2018 RC Chili Bowl SC Modified class

0 Aug. 7, 2017, 8:44 a.m.

Main Photo: New rules announced for the 2018 RC Chili Bowl SC Modified class

By Mike Garrison
LiveRC.com

Without a doubt, the RC dirt oval racing scene is beginning to once again grow in popularity. With the growth comes advancement in technology, design, and competition. All of this results in the need for specified rules and organization for many of the classes. One of those classes is the extremely popular SC Modified class. Scotty Ernst, promoter of the RC Chili Bowl evnet, has announced the highly-anticipated new rules for the 2018 RC Chili Bowl event regarding the SC Modified class via Facebook.

Announcement from the RC Chili Bowl - Scotty Ernst [via Facebook]:
www.rchilibowl.com

When SC Modified first started, the concept was great but unfortunately over the past few years, things have gotten out of hand and I felt a more specific set of rules was needed for our event. I started a conversation with the main SC Modified chassis companies and as of late some track owners have joined to work out a rule set that would give a more defined rule of what would be allowed in this class. Below are the rules for SC Modified Chassis specifications for the 2018 RC Chili Bowl. www.rcchilibowl.com/rules

Must be SC based chassis
Carbon fiber chassis allowed. Must meet following specs.
All suspension components, transmission, front and rear bulkheads must be on center line of the vehicle.
All larger volume OEM Chassis are legal IE “AE,TLR,Traxxas”
Aftermarket or specifically built chassis and kits must conform to the following specifications.
Maximum Chassis width 7”
Minimum Chassis width 5 1/8”
Maximum left side of chassis can be from centerline is 3 1/2”
Right side must be a minimum of 2.25” from centerline to outside edge of chassis.
Cages: Must represent a cage, no solid plastic cages, must be cut the same on both sides.
Minimum wheelbase 12.5”
Maximum wheelbase 13.5”
Shock bodies min length 1”-
Front Track width Min 10.875”
Front track width Max 11.125
Front Suspension arms must be equal size left and right
Rear Suspension arms must be equal size left and right
Adjustable Rear Suspension arms are allowed.
Battery must be mounted on the centerline of the vehicle. Can be either designed front to back or sideways across the chassis but center of battery must be on centerline of chassis.

I would like to thank everyone that was involved in making the rules. Next I will be forming a group of body manufactures to get a more defined rule set for SC Modified Bodies. Entries for the 2018 RC Chili Bowl will go live on Sept 20th at 5pm Central Time at http://www.rcchilibowl.com/registration

We are looking forward another great event and hope all of our friends can join us.

Thank you,
Scotty

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