Sun. May 18th, 2025

Short Course Truck (SCT) Rules

ARC

Short Course Truck (SCT) Classes

All Require:  Mylaps RC4 Personal Transponder to be installed

We follow ROAR rules & guidelines for R/C Racing Requirements Click Here for the ROAR Rule Book

 

All Require:  Mylaps RC4 Personal Transponder to be installed

 

RTR SPEC SCT (Short Course Truck):

The RTR Spec SCT class is a great class for Novice and intermediate racers. This class offers a very level playing Field of Racing without any advantages of any upgrades. 

Only these 2 models in this Class all other SCT's will fall into one of the other SCT classes listed below.

Vehicles:

    1. Traxxas - #68154-4 - 4x4 BL-2s
    2. ARRMA – ARA4303V3 - ARRMA® SENTON™ 4X4 3S BLX
    3. Vehicle must remain stock no modifications: - Stock Chassis, Parts, ESC, Motor, Rx & Tx. Etc.

Only items that does not have to remain stock:

    1. Shock & Diff Oil: - Any Brand or CST weight
    2. Battery: - 2-cell hard case Li-Poly batteries 100c or less
    3. Battery Connector: - Can be replaced to accommodate your battery type
    4. Pinion: - Any Size or Brand
    5. Tires/Wheels: - SCT Wheels & Tires only - Any Brand
    6. Bodies: - Any short course truck style body.

Stock 2WD Short Course Truck

The Stock Short Course Truck division is a great class for both intermediate and advanced racers alike looking to race 2wd short course trucks with stock/spec motors which offer very realistic looking vehicles. If you are relatively new to off-road racing, you may want to consider this division. The rules for this division are:

 

Open 2wd Short Course Truck:

The Open/Pro 2 Short Course Truck division class is a great class for advanced/expert racers wishing to compete with 2wd short course trucks and modified motors, and offers very realistic looking vehicles.  The rules for this class are:

 

  • Chassis: Any off-road 2-wheel drive Short Course Truck style chassis.
  • Motor: Any brushless motor. Generally this class will be 10.5T motors and lower.
  • Batteries: 2-cell hard case Li-Poly batteries
  • Tires: TBD. 1/8 Buggy tires are NOT allowed!
  • Bodies: Any short course truck style body.

Stock 4WD Short Course Truck

The Stock Short Course Truck division is a great class for both intermediate and advanced racers alike looking to race 4wd short course trucks with stock/spec motors which offer very realistic looking vehicles. If you are relatively new to off-road racing, you may want to consider this division. The rules for this division are:

 

Open 4WD Short Course Truck

The Open 4WD Short Course Truck class is for intermediate and advanced racers, with realistic looking trucks that are easy to drive. You must run 4WD trucks in this class. The rules for this class are:

 

  • Chassis: Any off-road 4-wheel drive Short Course Truck style chassis.
  • Motor: Any 540 or 550 based brushless motor can be used; 550-size or 4-pole motors are commonly used.
  • Batteries: 2-cell hard case Li-Poly batteries
  • Tires: TBD. 1/8 Buggy tires are NOT allowed!
  • Bodies: Any short course truck style body.

Pro 4wd Short Course Truck:

The Pro 4 Short Course Truck division is for advanced/expert racers, with realistic looking trucks and all the horsepower to match. You must run 4WD trucks in this class. The rules for this class are:

 

  • Chassis: Any off-road 4-wheel drive Short Course Truck style chassis.
  • Motor: Any 540 or 550 based brushless motor can be used; 550-size or 4-pole motors are commonly used.
  • Batteries: 2-cell hard case Li-Poly batteries
  • Tires: TBD. 1/8 Buggy tires are NOT allowed!
  • Bodies: Any short course truck style body.