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Iowa Fast Track RC rules

Mod 4WD Short Course Truck Rules

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Class Rules1/10 4WD SCTEffective Aug 16, 2026· Updated 2 months ago

Summary of recent changes

Published (2025 Iowa Fastrack classes).

Spec sheet

Governing
Notes
Battery: 6-cell NiMH or 2S hard-case LiPo
Motor & ESC
Motor type
Modified brushless
Motor turn
Modified / open
Spec motor
Any 540/550 brushless
Battery & power
Battery chemistry
Any
Tires
Spec tire
2.2/3.0 square-lug (no 1/8 buggy tires)
Weight & body
Body
Any short course truck body
Chassis & Suspension
Chassis
Any 4WD short course truck (Tekno/TA/TLR/Slash 4x4)

1.Who it’s for

Intermediate to expert racers — 4WD trucks required, realistic looks with the horsepower to match.

2.Chassis

Any off-road 4WD short course truck chassis (e.g. Tekno, Team Associated, TLR, Traxxas Slash 4x4).

3.Motor

Any 540- or 550-based brushless motor; 550-size or 4-pole motors are common.

4.Batteries

6-cell NiMH or 2-cell hard-case LiPo.

5.Tires & body

2.2/3.0 wheels/tires — square-lug styles work well. 1/8 buggy tires are NOT allowed. Any short course truck body.

Version history

v1Published.
Aug 16, 2026