The first Formula D:10 R/C Drift in Malaysia
Posted on January 13th, 2009 by omen in News, Sports, tags: drift, events, formula d:10, racesIt’s been a while since my last post 
Well yeah it’s about time! I would like to inform all readers out there there’s another R/C Drift event will be held on Sunday, 18th of January 2009 @ RC Planet Speed Way, SS19 Subang Jaya.
Let’s take a look what and how it will be
Single Run Best 32 Battle All Star:
1. Format we will be running for Formula D:10 will be a best 32 tsuiso battle
2. A qualifying run will be conducted to determine your position in the best 32 tsuiso battle. (This means all confirmed participants will qualify for the event)
3. As stipulated below, the higher you qualify the better position you will be in your tsuiso battle.
Team Drift Battle:
1. For the team drift battle, the team has to drift simultaneously with its team members.
2. Team Drift is given two runs to come up with the best qualifying result, and the winner will be determined by which team has he highest qualifying result.
3. Below is an example of Team Drift so prepare yourself.
The track layout as below:
Starting position
During tsuiso the chasing car must be as close to the front car up to this point, but no overtaking up to this point.
The ENTRY to the 1ST CORNER. FULL THROTTLE!
The Technical PART and FINISH LINE.
FORMULA D:10
TECHNICAL REGULATIONS
1- Format
• Single category limited to 32 entrants only.
• Qualifying sessions will include all entrants to qualify for best 32 tandem battle.
• There will also be a Team Drift Battle. Team Drift Battle:
a) Must consist of a minimum 4 cars and team members
b) Will have 2 runs to qualify
c) All members must drift in sync
2 – Chassis
• Any brand of chassis may be used.
• The chassis being used must be a 1/10th scale chassis and must be electrically powered (no Nitro Powered vehicles allowed).
• There is no weight limit and there is no ride height limit.
• Only one [1] chassis allowed. No chassis changing during competition.
3 – Electronics and Radio
• Competitors are advisable to carry more than 2 crystals at all times.
• No person shall turn on their radios without checking with all other competitors that their frequency is free to use. Failure to do so may result in major car damage or spectator/competitor injury or DISQUALIFICATION.
4 – Batteries
• NiMh or NiCd cell packs must consist of 6 cells only. No more or no less.
• Any brand of cells may be used to power the car.
• Any capacity cells are allowed to be used.
• Li-Po batteries are also allowed.
5 – Tires
• All competitors must only use tires with factory branding printed/labeled/embossed on the tires
(Will be checked and monitored throughout the competition). Example as per below:
1. Tamiya Super Driftech Tire
2. HPI T-Drift Tire
3. Yokomo ZERO-TWO ‘R’ Super Drift Tire
4. Max Concept DT-001 (Medium) or DT-002 (Hard) Drift Tire
5 – Motors
• No limitation for motor turns either brushed or brushless (For further declarations please enquire the organizer).
6 – Body shells
• All cars entered must be painted and realistic when initially entering the competition.
• The body shell must be fastened securely to the chassis at all times when being used.
• Only one [1] body shell allowed. No changing of body shell during competition.
7 – Entry
• Number of participants is limit to 32, base on first come first serve basis.
• Competitors must pay entry fee at least 7-days in advance before the event or otherwise fined.
• Entries will be accepted at the organizers’ discretion.
• Organizer and judges have the right to disqualify any competitors at any time.
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