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Germantown Raceway rules

Novice Rules

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Class RulesNoviceEffective Jul 28, 2026· Updated 3 months ago

Summary of recent changes

Current class specification.

Spec sheet

Governing
Notes
Must run training mode / 50% power; no reverse; bullets legal
Motor & ESC
Motor type
Spec brushed
Motor turn
N/A (brushed)
Spec motor
Any 12T 550 brushed
ESC
Traxxas XL-5 (training mode, 50% power)
Battery & power
Cells
2S
Tires
Spec tire
Stock Slash — Spec, Kumho, BF Goodrich (S1 compound)
Weight & body
Body
Stock truck, modified, or late model
Chassis & Suspension
Chassis
Traxxas Slash 2WD unaltered

1.Chassis & body

Traxxas Slash 2WD unaltered chassis. Stock truck, modified, or late model bodies. No sway bars; battery in stock location, no extra batteries; all chassis components in stock location.

2.Motor & ESC

MUST BE IN TRAINING MODE, 50% power. Any 12T 550 brushed motor with Traxxas XL-5 ESC. Servo may be upgraded. Any ROAR-approved 2S battery; bullets legal.

3.Tires & wheels

Stock Slash — Spec, Kumho, BF Goodrich (S1 compound legal). Any Slash wheel; 1 foam per tire.

4.Suspension & diff

Stock Slash shocks (oil may be changed). Red/white/striped Traxxas tuning springs. Aluminum shock caps allowed. Breakable parts may be replaced with RPM/TRX or equivalent. No aluminum control arms; no altering suspension. Stock differential only (oils may change; any gearing; NO REVERSE).

Version history

v1Published.
Jul 28, 2026