Class Specs--2009
Gas EDMs

(East Coast Dirt Modifieds)

This class follows the DirtOval.com (DODC) National Rules.

Body

Inner panel must have hood that extends from front of inner panel to at least the leading edge of the roof. Front bumper must be mounted flat and can not be angled up to act as a wing. An additional front body panel is allowed on the front of the car but may not extend forward of the front bumper. Front and rear windows must be removed and any clear portion is included in max roof length dimension. Side windows and A pillars must attach to side panels at top edge of door and must also contact entire length of roof (i.e. no large gaps between roof and top of windows, no T-tops). Roof width must be at least .500" narrower than inner panel max width dimension. Side windows must remain clear and no portions of side window may overlap side or sail panel. As an alternative side window material may be removed but A pillar must still remain in tact from front of door to front of Roof. Roof, windows, side and sail panels must be symmetrical. Front edge of Door/side panel may not extend past the centerline of the front axle with wheels straight. Front of sail panel may be no more than 1” forward of rear tire leading edge and can not overlap side windows. No additional lips or flaps are allowed with the exception of a .250" bend at top and bottom of side and sail panel. Reasonable size and quantities of braces are allowed if desired. Bodies must have at least 1/3 of right rear tire exposed when viewed from front, top and rear of car. No rear wheel cutouts are allowed on the horizontal plane of the inner panel.

  • Maximum length: 22.000"
  • Maximum width of inner panel: 8.000"
  • Minimum hood width: 2.000"
  • Minimum hood height: .750"
  • Maximum front bumper width: 5.000"
  • Front body panel max width: 4.500"
  • Front body panel max chord length: 3.500"
  • Max roof width: 7.000"
  • Minimum roof height: 5.000" from bottom of chassis
  • Maximum height of body at highest point: 7.000" from bottom of chassis
  • Maximum roof length: 6.500" plus additional .500” rear spoiler allowed on roof
  • Maximum side panel length: 17.000"
  • Rear spoiler: max chord is 3.125" from body deck including any wickerbills

Wheel Base
(determined where outside of tires touch the surface of the track)
Between 9.5" and 11.5"
Maximum width is 10.00" with foams or 10.25"
with rubber street tires

Minimum Weight
3.5 lbs. (56 oz.)

Tires
2.0 to 2.2 rubber street treaded or foam tires
All foam tires must be wiped clean of any traction compound before setting the vehicle down on the track or pit lane. Tires will not be allowed to leave tracks on the racing surface or pit lane. One warning will be issued before disqualification for the day.
No mini pins or ribbed tires

Engine
Any .12 or unmodified RTR .15 sized engine (no .18) Factory built tuned pipes. No carbon fiber pipes. No stinger modifications. Max fuel tank size is 75cc.

NO CARBON FIBER FLYWHEELS. A FLYWHEEL MUST BE FROM A MAJOR REPUTABLE MANUFACTURER THAT IS UNALTERED. WHEN IN DOUBT, SHOW YOUR FLYWHEEL TO THE TECH DIRECTOR.

  Modified May 27, 2009
Staub Brothers' RC Speedway©