The rules set listed below is offered to you, to serve as a baseline for RC drifting events. You may use this rules set ‘as is’ or a variation of it to fit your needs – feel free to use this rule set word for word, or as a guideline, if you wish. We offer this to you so that everyone can have a base established rules set for any RC drifting competition, small or large. Click each section to see details. We suggest that you post these rules on your website, or distribute in printed form to all drivers and club members.
You can obtain printable versions from our Rule Set Downloads page.
STANDARDIZED RULE SET FOR RC DRIFTING COMPETITION
III. EVENT FACILITIES and COURSE LAYOUT
VII. QUALIFYING – SCORING POINTS
VIII. QUALIFYING – SPECIAL NOTES
IX. BRACKET SETUP FOR TANDEM BATTLE
XI. TANDEM BATTLE – SCORING SYSTEM
XII. PASSING, MULTIPLE PASSES, and DRIVER ERRORS
XIV. APEX JUMPING AND “KISSING THE WALL”
XVI. EMERGENCY REPAIRS (The “3-minute Rule”)
VEHICLE SPECIFICATIONS
XVIII. VEHICLE SPECIFICATIONS – 1/10-Scale Electric
A. Chassis Requirements
B. Electronics Specifications
C. Appearance Specifications
D. Tire and Wheel Specifications
