Get ready to experience the heart-pounding action of the 17.5 late model class, where speed and skill come together on the dirt oval track. Join us at the East/West Dirt Oval Showdown and witness the intense competition and sportsmanship that define this thrilling race. Be part of the event that showcases the exhilarating 17.5-turn motors and strict weight limits, ensuring a level playing field for racers and fans alike. Don’t miss out on the excitement – Register Now!

Chassis

 

• Latemodels must resemble contemporary full scale cars racing in “World of Outlaws” and “DIRT” sanctioned

• Minimum weight =53 oz.

• Wheelbase =9.5″ min, 5″ max.

• Maximum tread width =10.0″

• Must be 2 wheel drive, rear wheel driven.

 

Motor

 

• Any 17.5 ROAR approved motor may be used.

• All motors are subject to disassembly at any given time during an event at the race directors

• All stators must have 5 winds. Stack height may be no less than 19.3 mm tall including all laminations. Wire and turns are subject to be un-wound and examined for correct wire and turns at any time during the event.

• All motors will be teched by the ROAR Number values on the posted approved list.

• ROAR Approval for all motors must be approved on or 30 days prior to an event

 

Battery

 

• Any 2 cell hard cased lipo battery may be

• No additional batteries are allowed including those used to power receivers or cooling fans.

• All batteries will be checked prior to each race to ensure battery voltage is a maximum of 44 volts or less.

• No Gyro’s or driving assist devices will be allowed.

 

ESC

 

• Any Speed Control from the ROAR Approved Non-Timing ESC list

• All speedos must be in “blinky” mode during all competition. It is the responsibility of the racer to prove that his ESC is in “blinky”

• ROAR Approval for all ESC must be approved on or 30 days prior to an event

 

Tires

 

• Foam Tires (No Silvers)

• Max wheel diameter:

• 2.0″ Front tire and wheel width:

• Max 1″ Rear tire and wheel

• width: Max 1.5″, Min 4″

 

Bodies

 

• The only bodies legal for the Late model class are those that are DODC approved and listed below. Molded portion of body can be no longer than 22″. All corners of bodies and spoilers must be rounded for Under body support may be added to brace each rear quarter panel and door, but must hold it in stock position, cannot be flared out. Must not be wider than 11.50” forward of front wheel openings and 11” at any point behind front wheel openings. No additional wings, flaps, spoilers, wickers or vents will be allowed. Body may not be altered in any way from its DODC approved configuration i.e.: shortened, lengthened, narrowed, flared fenders etc. Front and rear windows may be removed at trim lines but a flat Lexan or similar material deck must be added in cockpit area. Bodies with add on roofs may leave front and rear windows in or out but roofs must be mounted in stock position. On all bodies side and quarter windows must remain in place. All four wheel wells must be cut out to a minimum dimension of 2.50″ (see drawing below). Rear Spoiler maximum chord from body deck including any wicker bills: 2.00″. Maximum rear deck height from bottom of chassis is 4.0″ . Rear Spoiler

 

Cap may not be any larger than the drawing below.