997 Classic Mod Class

Cars for Every Skill Level

From a stock Traxxas Bandit to a classic Team Associated RC10, 997 Classic Mod welcomes a wide variety of affordable and vintage off-road racing vehicles.

Traxxas Bandit Affordable Brushed RTR

Kyosho Dirt Master Rear-Motor Racing Kit

Team Associated RC10 Classic Aluminum Tub

1. Official Class Rules

1.1 Permitted Vehicles

1.2 Chassis Requirements

• Molded plastic or molded composite main chassis are permitted.
• Formed aluminum tub or monocoque main chassis are permitted.
• Flat aluminum plate, machined aluminum plate, graphite plate, and carbon-fiber plate main chassis are prohibited.
• Adding plastic side guards or rails to a flat aluminum chassis does not make it an eligible tub chassis.
• Aluminum and carbon-fiber shock towers, braces, suspension mounts, steering components, and other upgrades are permitted.
• The primary main chassis must retain an eligible tub-style construction.

1.3 Motors and Electronics

General Electronics Rules

• ESC brand and model are open, subject to the above motor restrictions.
• Gearing is open.
• Gyros, active stability control, traction control, and electronic driving assistance are prohibited.
• Two-wheel steering only.

1.4 Batteries

• Maximum 2S LiPo battery, charged to 8.4V or less.
• Standard 6-cell and 7-cell NiMH packs are permitted.
• Higher-voltage battery configurations are prohibited.
• LiPo charging and battery handling must comply with track safety rules.

1.5 Spec Tires

All vehicles must use JConcepts Silver Smoothies in the correct vehicle application.

• Approved Silver compound only.
• No other tire tread patterns or compounds.
• Compatible 2.2-inch buggy or stadium truck wheels are permitted.
• Tire inserts are open.
• Safe wheel adapters and compatible offsets are permitted.
• Tire treatment must follow 997 RC Raceway facility rules.

1.6 Drivetrain and Suspension

• Gearing is open.
• Gear and ball differentials are permitted.
• Slipper clutches are permitted.
• Shocks, springs, and suspension tuning are open.
• Steering and drivetrain upgrades are permitted.
• 2WD buggies must retain a true manufacturer-designed rear-motor configuration.
• 2WD stadium trucks may use rear or mid-motor layouts.
• 4WD buggies may use any motor position.
• Mid-motor stadium trucks may not be converted into narrow buggies to circumvent the rear-motor rule.
• Vehicles must retain an eligible chassis and drivetrain configuration.

1.7 Body and Vehicle Configuration

• Buggy vehicles must retain buggy proportions and appropriate buggy bodywork.
• Stadium trucks must retain stadium truck proportions and bodywork.
• Vehicles may not be converted between categories to bypass restrictions.
• Compatible racing wheels may replace factory RTR wheels.

1.8 RTR, Kits and Discontinued Vehicles

• Ready-to-run vehicles and assembly kits are permitted.
• Vintage, discontinued, and reissued vehicles are welcome.
• Originally brushless RTR vehicles may be converted to legal brushed or fixed-timing 21.5T brushless setups.
• Vehicles not specifically listed may still qualify.
• Unusual chassis configurations and conversions require race director approval.

1.9 Racing Format

2WD buggies, 2WD stadium trucks, and 4WD buggies may race together.

Depending on participation, heats or championship scoring may be separated by vehicle category at the race director's discretion.

2. Recommended Vehicles

These are recommended starting points for racers interested in 997 Classic Mod. Some are complete RTR vehicles while others are assembly kits requiring motors, electronics, and additional equipment.

Best Entry-Level Buggy RTR

1. Traxxas Bandit XL-5

2WD Buggy · Rear Motor · Plastic Tub · Brushed RTR

One of the simplest ways to start racing. The stock Titan 12T brushed motor and XL-5 ESC qualify. Install the approved Silver Smoothies and compatible wheels.

Performance 2WD Kit

4. Kyosho Ultima SB Dirt Master

2WD Buggy · Rear Motor · Molded Resin Chassis

A racing-oriented kit featuring oil shocks, adjustable suspension, a slipper clutch, and full bearings. Excellent for racers who enjoy building and tuning their vehicles.

Classic Aluminum Tub Buggy

5. Team Associated RC10 Factory Team

2WD Buggy · Rear Motor · Aluminum Tub · Kit

A modernized classic RC10 with advanced suspension and drivetrain components. Its formed aluminum tub qualifies.

3. Master Eligible Vehicle List

The following guide includes current, vintage, reissued, and discontinued vehicles. Older cars are welcome when they comply with the written rules.

Click a manufacturer to expand its vehicle list.

4. Commonly Excluded Vehicles

The following vehicles do not qualify in their standard chassis configuration.

5. Have a Car That's Not Listed?

We encourage racers to bring existing cars, including older, discontinued, and unusual off-road racing vehicles.

If your buggy or stadium truck isn't listed, it may still qualify. Bring the vehicle to 997 RC Raceway or contact the race director with information about its chassis and motor configuration.