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Box Stock Slash Rules

v1
Class RulesBox Stock SlashEffective Aug 16, 2026· Updated 2 months ago

Summary of recent changes

Published (2025 Iowa Fastrack classes).

Spec sheet

Governing
Notes
Battery 7.2V NiCd/NiMH 6-cell or 7.4V 2S LiPo; pinion max 23T; Traxxas steel planetary diff only, no ball diff.
Motor & ESC
Motor type
Spec brushed
Motor turn
N/A (brushed)
Spec motor
Stock Traxxas Titan 12T
ESC
Stock XL-5
Battery & power
Battery chemistry
Any
Tires
Spec tire
Any original Traxxas Slash 2.2" wheel/tire
Weight & body
Body
Factory Traxxas or Pro-Line Slash-specific body
Chassis & Suspension
Chassis
RTR Traxxas Slash 2WD (model 5805), stock

1.Overview

Ready-To-Race Traxxas Slash as shipped (high-CG, brushed 2WD, model 5805). The idea is to limit hop-ups and modifications to control costs. Durability upgrades allowed: RPM or aluminum rear hub carriers, aluminum shock caps.

2.Body

Factory Traxxas body or Pro-Line Slash-specific models.

3.Chassis & suspension

No chassis modifications — raced in stock form; original Traxxas replacement parts (as on the 5805 kit) only for damaged/worn parts. Front and rear suspension stock, original Traxxas parts only — no aftermarket/hop-up components except RPM or aluminum rear hub carriers. Legal tuning parts: original 5805 white shock springs; shock cap may be replaced with aluminum #2667; original Traxxas turnbuckles 3139X, 3139A, 3737, 3737A.

4.Steering & bearings

No steering modifications — original kit parts only. Bearings: any manufacturer.

5.Electronics

Original RTR kit ESC (XL-5) and servo (2075) only. Any receiver and radio allowed.

6.Motor

Stock Traxxas Titan 12T only.

7.Battery

7.2V NiCd/NiMH of 6 sub-C cells, or 7.4V 2-cell LiPo.

8.Wheels & tires

Any original Traxxas Slash 2.2" wheel and any original Traxxas 2.2" Slash tire.

9.Drivetrain

Original Traxxas drivetrain only — no aftermarket or hop-up drive components. Traxxas steel planetary gear differential only (ball diff NOT permitted). Traxxas spur gears 4686 or 4690 permitted; pinion max 23T (stock 16/90 recommended).

Version history

v1Published.
Aug 16, 2026