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1/28 Formula 1 (28SRA) Rules

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Class Rules1/28 Formula 1Effective Aug 16, 2026· Updated 3 months ago

Summary of recent changes

Published from nimrc.club/classes.

Spec sheet

Governing
Notes
No gyros; 3D-printed parts allowed
Motor & ESC
Motor type
Open
Spec motor
Any 2500Kv (max 2800Kv, 15mm can)
ESC
Blinky
Blinky mode
zero_blinky
Battery & power
Battery chemistry
LiPo
Cells
2S
Max voltage
8.40V
Tires
Spec tire
Any 1/28 production, max 25.5mm
Tire additive
Banned
Weight & body
Min weight
140 g
Body
Lexan F1 bodies only
Chassis & Suspension
Chassis
GL Racing GLF-1 / G-Force / PNR / MWX / Atomic / Reflex; WB 112-116mm

1.Chassis

GL Racing GLF-1, G-Force Formula, PNR 3.0F1, MWX R1F1, Atomic SF-F1 conversion, or Reflex FX28. Wheelbase 112–116mm only.

2.Motor

Any 2500Kv motor, sensored or sensorless — max 15mm can, max 2800Kv. No aftermarket rotors or modifications.

3.Gearing

Any pinion/spur — markings required, pre-event teched/painted. Standard 12T pinion / 53T spur unless specified.

4.Wheels & tires

Any 1/28 production wheels — front 11mm, rear 14mm wide, diameter 19–20mm. Tires max 25.5mm mounted. NO traction compound, homemade tires, foam, silicone, urethane, ethyl carbamate, or inserts. Tire warmers allowed.

5.Batteries

2-cell LiPo or paralleled 1-cells, 8.4V max. One additional battery for the transponder.

6.ESC / receiver

Any manufacturer; blinky mode required. Receivers with built-in gyro, or separate gyros, prohibited.

7.Body

Lexan F1 bodies only (GLF-1, PN-F1, MWX, G-Force). Aftermarket F1-style wings allowed; no bearings in front wings.

8.Option parts & weight

Any aftermarket or publicly available 3D-printed parts allowed; tungsten/brass weight additions permitted. Prototype parts prohibited — parts must be publicly announced 45 days prior, nationally purchasable 45 days prior, and 3D files shared before the event. Minimum weight 140 g.

Version history

v1Published.
Aug 16, 2026