4500kV brushless LMP · Box stock rules

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Brushless Series

Cars must remain substantially stock. Modifications are permitted only where specifically stated.

At a glance

Quick Specifications

Use this summary for setup and tech inspection. The detailed rules below control if a question arises.

Chassis
Mid-America Gemini MID 219 or MID 217N
Motor
Mid-America/Parma 4500kV brushless · PAR 1304
ESC
Mid-America Trixie · MID 14000
Gearing
10-tooth pinion 6410 / 35-tooth spur PAR 70335
Rear axle
Solid 3/32-inch steel · bushings only
Rear tires
0.740-inch maximum diameter
Rear clearance
0.047-inch minimum at all times
Front clearance
0.010-inch minimum at all times

Complete requirements

Detailed Rules

01

Chassis

  • Mid-America Gemini MID 219 or MID 217N only.
  • Lightweight pans are prohibited.
  • Chassis parts may not be cut, drilled, ground, lightened, or reshaped.
  • Weight may not be added to the chassis or car, with the exception of the reinforcement below.
  • Chassis may be reinforced with 0.047-inch or smaller piano wire as indicated by the blue lines in the diagram.
Gemini chassis reinforcement diagram showing permitted piano wire locations in blue
Permitted piano wire reinforcement
02

Motor

  • Mid-America/Parma 4500kV brushless motor, PAR 1304 only.
  • Motor must remain factory stock and may not be opened, modified, or tampered with.
  • Motor may not be changed during a race.
03

Electronic Speed Control

  • Mid-America Trixie ESC, MID 14000 only.
  • ESC must remain in its factory configuration and may not be modified or reprogrammed.
04

Gearing

  • Mid-America 10-tooth pinion, part number 6410 only.
  • Parma 35-tooth spur gear, part number PAR 70335 only.
  • Required gear ratio is 10/35. Gears may not be modified.
05

Rear Axle and Bushings

  • Solid 3/32-inch steel rear axle only. The axle may be flatted.
  • Hollow axles and ball bearings are prohibited.
  • Bushings of any type or manufacturer are permitted and may be soldered into the chassis.
06

Rear Tires

  • Any brand of rear tire may be used.
  • Rear tires may not exceed 0.740 inch in diameter. There is no minimum rear-tire diameter or maximum tire width.
  • Rear tires may not be changed during a race unless damaged beyond reasonable use.
07

Guide and Braids

  • Any unweighted guide flag may be used. Weighted guide flags are prohibited.
  • The guide flag may be cut down. Any guide-flag nut and any braid may be used.
08

Bodies

Only the following 0.007-inch Mid-America LMP bodies are permitted:

  • Mercedes LMP — MID 959
  • Porsche 919 LMP — MID 984
  • Renault LMP — MID 956
  • Audi R10 LMP — MID 967A
  • Body clips may be swapped to pins.
  • Bodies may be reinforced with tape, plastic, and glue and must display at least three legible race numbers. No interior or front wheels are required.
09

Dimensions and Clearance

  • Maximum overall rear track width: 3.268 inches (83 mm).
  • Maximum body width: 3.307 inches (84 mm), excluding body pins or clips.
  • Minimum rear clearance: 0.047 inch at all times, including post race.
  • Minimum front clearance: 0.010 inch at all times, including post race.
10

Replacement Parts

  • Parts may be replaced with substantially similar parts of equal or lesser performance, except where a specific manufacturer or part number is required above.
  • If the legality of a replacement part or modification is uncertain, it must be approved by the Tech Director before racing.