The NITRO-X Shoot-Out & Masters Series
Preamble for the 2010 series:

The Series is divided into two parts.
Part 1 “Shoot-Out” is a series hosted by various clubs in various States. Each Club will hold 4 equally spaced rounds with drivers accumulating points. All drivers from within their domicile  state can accumulate points. Drivers from out of state can also compete but no points will be awarded.  
After  the 4th   round each STATE will hold a Mini Final where the drivers will compete to win the Grand Club Prize in both Buggy and Truggy. The driver that has accumulated the highest points after the Mini Final will be awarded with an Alpha .21 Pro 85-2 – 7 Port Turbo racing Engine. The regular club entry fees will apply to all 2010 events. The rules of the MASTERS will apply to the SHOOTOUT as well.

EXCEPTIONS:
Due to the different format of racing in Darwin we are evaluating the NT State to fall within their standard point system which has been instituted a number of years ago and is what the drivers there are familiar with. Unless we compromise on this we will have to exclude the NT and deprive drivers there from the series. However- NT Home State drivers coming South will have to comply with the rules of the series as specified here under. For further information contact tony@ocrpitshop.com.au

The 2009 series awarded Matt Griffin in Buggy and Ron Maya in Truggy. Well done guys- you deserved your title.

Rules for competitors
1.1
The Nitro-X  Masters is a national racing series for 1/8th Buggies and Truggies, aimed at finding the best drivers in the country and rewarding those drivers with an economy airline ticket to attend a major event in Malaysia so to expose the driver to International flavour, conditions and competition.
 1.2
Contested class:-
1/8th IFMAR Buggy
1/8th Truggy
 1.3
Overall Event Format Method

Qualification rounds
Each state will run a series of qualification events.  There shall be a minimum of 4 qualification events contested in each participating state with a 5th  and final event known as the Mini Final. Final placings in each of the contested qualification events will see points awarded to each participating driver. 
The drivers with the highest point score at the end of the qualification and mini final events shall receive an invitation to contest the Nitro-X Masters Final. See 1.4

The Nitro-X Masters Final
The Nitro-X Masters is the Grand Finale of the year where the highest point scorers according to the rules and points tables, will compete for the Official Title –

Nitro-X Master

Entry to The Nitro-X Masters, The Main Event is by invitation to the top drivers from each state, based pro on rata state by state participation. 
 If an invited driver cannot attend Nitro-X Masters, The Main Event, his place will be offered to the next driver in line from that state. Drivers not able to compete needs to advise the club extending the invitation within 4 days if he will be competing.
1.4
Scores from each drivers’ best three qualification rounds to count towards entry eligibility to Nitro-X Masters.  Enter as many qualification events as you like, but only your best 3 scores count.  Ties decided on count-back of throw-out rounds.
Drivers can only accrue points in their home state points table. A driver may race at any Qualification round in the country but only home state race results will count.  The reason for this is to eliminate the possibility of one driver qualifying multiple times for the Nitro-X Masters.
1.5
Qualification rounds shall be contested using three heats of qualifiers of 10 mins duration with maximum 10 cars per group, followed by 30 minute A final and 20 minute B final, with 10 cars max. each.  Finals qualification shall be determined using the best single heat time for each driver.
1.6
Points earned at Qualification Rounds, which will be added to each drivers total in the state points table, shall be awarded to drivers as per the table in 1.7
1.7
Point score allocation:- [NT (Darwin) rules to apply for events in NT (Darwin) only]
A main
1st         25 points
2nd        20
3rd         16
4th         13
5th         11
6th         10
7th         9
8th         8
9th         7
10th       6

B main
11th         5
12th       4
13th       3
14th       2
All other entrants who post a race time will receive 1 point.  If you enter an event and do not post a race time, you will be awarded 0 points.  You have three chances to get at least one lap under your tyres.

 1.8
Nitro-X Masters – the Main Event (final) will see participants divided as per AARCMCC rules into A & B Semis (20 min duration).  Point score series results (points accrued) determines qualification position.  Odd numbered qualifiers to A Semi, Even numbered qualifiers to B Semi.
1.9
Progression to final (45 min duration) as per AARCMCC rules.  Fastest four from each Semi to go to final, plus next two fastest times from other racers.
1.10
Entry fee to be $20 per class to be paid before close of entries.   All entry fees will go towards the host club for each event. 
 1.11
The major prize awarded to the winner of each class at The Nitro-X Masters – The Main Event is to be 1 airline ticket to participate in a major 1/8th off road event in Malaysia.
 1.12
In addition to the airline ticket prizes for the class winners, TQ prizes will also be on offer.
Series TQ in Buggy class will receive an ALPHA 21 Turbo 8 5-2
Series TQ in Truggy class will receive an ALPHA 21 Turbo 8 5-2

 1.13
This is a controlled fuel brand event and all competitors shall use Nitro-X brand fuel.  However, a competitor may use any blend of Nitro-X fuel. If a competitor uses a different BRAND of fuel rule 1.13.2 will apply.
1.13.1
Deleted
1.13.2
No other fuels are to be used for qualifying in to the Nitro-X Masters competition.  If a non Nitro-X fuel is used the drivers points will not be counted.
 1.14
Scrutineering.
 1.14.1
All vehicles will be scrutineered to the extent of having the fuel system capacity checked for conformity with current AARCMCC rules.  Vehicles should conform to current AARCMCC rules in all other aspects.
 1.14.2
Random checks of the fuel in use by drivers will be carried out during the day.  Non conformity shall see competitor disqualified.  Nitro-X uses a specific trace additive that will show up under test.
 1.15
Factory sponsored drivers are defined as follows: a driver having a chassis or engine sponsored free or in part by the factory or their appointed agents will be seen as a sponsored driver and as such will not be awarded the engine prizes. This is to allow the drivers that are not as fortunate to have a factory drive to share in the spoils of the competition. In the event that the winner of the Mini Finals or the Masters is a sponsored driver the engine prize will default to the next in line. This rule does not apply to the winners of the Airline Ticket in the Masters event. This prize is open to all.
  
1.16
Qualification (point score) events to be held in conjunction with each clubs regular race day.  This will assist promotion of each club, boost entry levels, boost club financial position and not require extra manpower or organisation.
1.17
Host club for each event will supply trophies for top three place getters for each class.
 1.18

NT Format
NT, Darwin, Points Series Race Format and Scoring System:
1. A minimum of five (5) rounds of 8 minute races / heats will be run at each points series event. All Rounds Count
2. Competitors are awarded points for their finishing position in each round, Eg: (based on 20 cars) first position in the round gains 1 points, last position in the round gains 20 points, lowest points wins that round.
3. Points are cumulative over the event, lowest points after the final round wins.
4. Each round is reseeded based on the points gained over the rounds already run. Eg: Lowest points to the front highest points to the rear.
5. A driver can win a round outright from one of the lower seeded heats.
6. Starts are Mass Grid starts, from anywhere behind the start line, cars must be stationary on the start line at the 10 second countdown mark.
7.  Any cars not on the grid at the 10 second countdown mark must start from pit lane after all other cars have past pit exit.
8. Round 1 grid positions are random, but also based on driver ability and nomination time.
9. Pro Buggy, Sport Buggy (novice) and Junior buggy classes are NOT run separately, all classes are run together but reseeded each round based on points gained during the event.
10. No driver is eliminated from racing at any point.
11. There is NO Final, All races / heats count to a final score for the event.

Overall Points Series Format and Scoring System:
1. The Points Series is run over 7 Rounds with the best 5 rounds counting.
2. The 2 dropped rounds are automatically removed, (after the completion of round 6 one is dropped, and then after the completion of round 7, the second is dropped)
3.Overall Series Points are awarded for the drivers finishing position at each of the Series Rounds. Eg: 1 Point for first up to a maximum of 50 points, all drivers after this finishing position gain 50 points.
4. A driver is awarded the maximum points (50 points) for any series rounds that are missed.
5. Pro Buggy, Sport Buggy (novice) and Junior Buggy are all scored on the same scoreboard, using the overall points, Class final positions are based on the drivers overall series position. 
6. There is No Finals in the regular Darwin Club Events, However, for the Nitro-X Mini Final the points allocation here above will be counted in. All points series Rounds / Events determine the Outright Series & Class positions.

For further event information, please contact Glenn Weeks via e-mail .