Pro10 Rules Around the World
These are summaries (and translations) of rules used for 1/10 scale pan cars, usually 235mm wide (often known as Pro10), but also some 200mm wide cars (for example, Swiss GT and Danish Le-Mans Serie). I also have an unofficial copy of the BRCA GT10 rules on this website.
ROAR
Can-Am/GTP/WSC
- Maximum lenth: 22.05” (560.07mm)
- Maximum width: 9.875” (250.825mm)
- Maximum height: 3” (76.2mm)
- Wheelbase: 9” (228.6mm) to 11” (279.4mm)
- Minimum weight: 42.3oz (1199g)
- Rear spoiler: maximum chord 2”, width 9.875”
World GT
- Maximum lenth: 22.05” (560.07mm)
- Maximum width: 205mm
- Minimum height: 104mm
- Wheelbase: 10” (254mm) to 10.5” (266.7mm)
- Minimum weight: 930g
- Rear wing: maximum chord 45mm, width 200mm, endplates 45mm long, 20mm high
International Indoor Championship (Las Vegas)
- Motor: 13.5T
- ESC: blinky
- Batteries: 2S
- Minimum weight: 1050g
- Wheelbase: 10” (254mm) to 11” (279.4mm)
- Maximum width: 9.25” (234.95mm)
Body list
- Andy’s RC - Sauber Mercedes
- McAllister Part# 123 Jaguar (9.25” Rear, 9.0” Front)
- McAllister Part# 146 Nissan GTP (9.0” Rear, 8.75” Front)
- McAllister Part# 123 Toyota GTP (9.125” Rear, 8.75” Front
- Corally Part# CR78226 - Pro10 Nissan
- Corally Part# CR78227 - Pro 10 Porsche 962
- Corally Part# CR78228 - Pro 10 Sauber
- MIX Part# MX78225 - Pro 10 Toyota
- MIX Part# MX78226 - Pro 10 Nissan GTP
- PROTOform Part #1500-21 - P905B High Down Force
- PROTOform Part #1553-25 - Swift 235
- Team SAXO Part# TS07020
NOMAC (Netherlands)
- Minimum weight: 1150g
- Maximum length: 560mm
- Maximum width: 250mm
- Wheelbase: 225mm to 280mm
- Minimum height: 75mm
- Drive: directly driven rear wheels only.
- Rear: Single-piece shaft. Differential allowed.
- Rear suspension: allowed no independent suspension.
- Gearbox: not allowed.
- Maximum rim diameter: 48 mm
- Maximum rim width: 52mm
- Motor: 10.5T
- Battery: 2S
- ESC: open
- Body: The body must be of type LeMans Prototype, Group C, GTP, CanAm, GT or WSC. Only Pro10 bodies are allowed. Bodies referred to Nitro powered models such as Lola and Porsche Serpent and derivatives thereof such as the MIX Lola are not allowed.
- Wing: maximum dimensions of the spoiler; maximum chord:. 51mm, maximum width: 250mm. An additional spoiler other than a gurney-strip in accordance with the above specification, it is not allowed.
- Max diameter of the wheels 48mm
- Max wide of wheel 52mm
Some clubs run 17.5T boosted 2S indoors.
Mini Racing Chiasso (Switzerland)
- Cars must represent a model of the FIA GT class or Sports Prototype in 1/10 scale. Shells of style Le Mans Prototype, Group C, FIA GT1, GT2, and GT3 are authorized.
- Four door touring car and so-called “Lola” shells are not permitted.
- Cars must have rear direct drive, rigid axle.
- Cars cannot have independent suspension at the rear.
- The technical committee may in doubt decide on the approval of other cars and shells.
- Any motors 13.5 turns and up are allowed.
- Approved ESCs in blinky mode are allowed.
- Any foam tyres on the market are allowed.
- Any tyre additive on the market are allowed.
- 2S batteries.
- Maximum width 210mm (including body shell).
- Minimum weight: 1025g (transponder included).
- A rear Gurney flap can be used, to protrude a maximum of 10mm.
- Side dams up to 50mm tall and 70mm long can be mounted.
- For indoor races, minimum ride height of 3mm.
SRCCA Swiss GT
Same rules as Mini Racing Chiasso (although I suspect it went the other way around, I just found them in the wrong order), with the following differences.
- Only approved tyres are allowed.
- Control motors: any Team Orion 13.5T
RC LeMans (Germany, BeNeLux)
LMP1 (modified)
- Motor: open.
- ESC: open.
- Minimum weight: 1200g
LMP2 (stock)
- Motor: 10.5T, except old Corally and similar Graupner/GM.
- ESC: blinky.
- Weight: no minimal weight.
All classes
- Batteries: 2S
- Body: Group C, Le Mans, Prototype for both LMP1 and LMP2. LMP2 can also use World GT bodies.
- Chassis: direct drive, rear wheel drive, differential allowed. Maximum length 560mm, maximum width 250mm, wheelbase between 228mm and 280mm.
- Tyres/wheels: foam tyres, open compound, Pro10/WGT format.
Spanish Pro10, Catalunya Touring Series
Motor, ratio, ESC, tyres, body shells, all open. 2S batteries. Direct drive, rear wheel drive. Maximum length 560mm, width 250mm, wheelbase 228mm to 280mm, no minimal weight.
DMSU Danish Le-Mans Serie
Chassis
Only LM 2WD 1:10 scale with rigid rear axle is allowed.
Chassis must not stick out during The body when you see it at the top. (Which may be waived)
Body Shells
All 1/10 Pancar, LMP and GT Bodies are allowed.
Prepared air intakes are allowed to be opened.
Running helmet must be fitted in the open bodywork.
The body to be painted, the windows must be transparent or be tinted to be mounted 3 number plates on the car body, one on each side (not on the windows) and one on the roof or front, (Not in the windshield.) No. Signs shall be white with black numbers and measuring 40 x 40 incl. a ca. 1.5 mm. black frame. numbers must be in font type Ariel and 20mm. tall. no. brands purchased at. www.dmsu.dk
It calls for the cars painted as realistic as possible in current or former LM colors.
Do the car / body not be sharp and pointed objects that could cause harm to other vehicles or persons.
Batteries
NIMH or Lipo with max voltage of 7.4v
Both the saddle, stick and short is allowed.
Battery packs should have a hard, protective case (Hard case), this must be intact and must not modifiseres on any ways, the battery box must have the original supplier’s label intact, indicating the nominal voltage and capacity, the company name / logo must be legible.
Charging the battery packs must respect the battery manufacturer’s instructions and should use a charger that is intended and authorized for this purpose.
7.4V battery pack must max charged to 8.44V. 2 pcs. parallel LiPo 3.7 V battery packs must max charge to 4.22V per. battery pack. Battery heaters are not permitted.
When charging or discharging must use approved Lipo leave bags.
A contestant who will not follow these instructions will be excluded from the event
Batteries must be approved in BRCA or ROAR list.
Motor
Indoors
Engine: Competition V3.0 17.5R Motor PN # 138175V3 with 0 to 10 degrees endbell. No shape modification of one the engine is allowed, divide where interchangeable bör the original share and of course the belly of the divide there are interchangeable. Regulator: Reventon Stock Club Race ESC PN # SP000048 or Citrix Stock Club Race ESC PN # SP12280.
Outdoors
Engine: Competition V3.0 17.5R Motor PN # 138175V3 with 0 to 10 degrees endbell and SP Competition V3.0 13.5R Motor PN # 138135V3 with 0 to 10 degrees endbell. No forms of modifisering the engine is allowed parts has to be replaced the original parts and of course the same as the parts are being replaced. Regulator: Reventon Stock Club Race ESC PN # SP000048 or Citrix Stock Club Race ESC PN # SP12280.
Upgrading/Tuning
Everything that meets the technical regulations are allowed.
It is forbidden to use Traction / Traction Control or the like, which is connected to sensors.
It is prohibited to use any form of electronic control of the suspension.
Do not use Gyro automatically correct the skid.
Do not use multi-speed mechanical gearboxes.
Deck
Optional foam or rubber tires.
There may be used odorless tires agents can be purchased commercially and tire warmer.
4 pcs. wheel felt by the technical inspection before the race start in LM
Replacement of destroyed tires and wheels determined by technical control.
Weight limit
Minimum 1050g.
Height - wide - length
LM: Body / Chassis / Axle width: Max 205 mm. Wheelbase min 250mm, max 279mm.
Edmonton RC (Canada)
Very loose Pro10 class, 17.5T blinky 2S.
Moravian Le Mans Series
They have a few more classes (such as GT2, 4wd touring cars with GT shells), but I’m only translating/summarising the 1:10 pan car rules here, and ignoring irrelevant bits.
Common Rules
- Cars should be 1:10 scale. Specifically, all standard cars sold as 1:10, Pro10 up to 240mm wide.
- Shells of LMP, GT, and TC types, must be realistically painted, in such a way to be opaque.
- Batteries up to a nominal voltage of 7.4V.
- Only rear wheel drive is allowed.
LMP1
- Class intended for sports prototypes of Le Mans type, with unrealistic special purpose bodywork.
- Maximum width: 240mm.
- Open motor.
- Open tyre width and foam compound.
- Shells of Le Mans Prototype style, aimed at racing. For example, too low or wide profile, usually with a “shovel” behind the wing, and generally disproportional shapes compared with the real cars.
- Rigid rear axle.
LMP2
- Class intended for realistically modelled sports prototypes, of Le Mans or GT type.
- Maximum width: 200mm (nominal, deviations are found from different manufacturers).
- Motor: 10.5T or higher winds.
- Open foam compounds, maximum width of 50mm.
- Realistic body of Le Mans Prototype or GT type.
GT
- Class intended for GT sports cars.
- Maximum width: 200mm (nominal, deviations are found from different manufacturers).
- Motor: 21.5T with boost, or 17.5T blinky.
- Maximum width of rear tyres: 30mm with boost/turbo, 50mm in blinky.
- Shells of realistic GT type.
- This class allows independent rear suspension, and sealed oil dampers both front and rear.
NZRCA (New Zealand)
According to a racer from Auckland, they run 200mm and 235mm cars, 200mm cars being the majority.
- Cars must be 2WD flat pan on road design. The rear suspension must use a straight axle; no independent rear may be used.
- Bodies must be 1/10th scale pro 10 design. This may include saloon, group C or GTP style bodies.
- Bodies may not be cut above the lower door line or above the rear bumper line.
- Openings in the body or cockpit floor other than for bodyposts, aerial and transponder mount must be appropriate to full size cars (scoops, vents, etc) and contained within the bodyshell manufacturers scribe-lines. Openings for wing mounts and battery on/off switch shall provide no more than 10mm clearance around such components. No other openings are allowed, aside from those allowing roll over clearance of the wheels from the wheel arches.
- No rigid aerials or masts shall be allowed, eg graphite or steel.
- Motor is 13.5T or higher wind, open ESC, 2S batteries.
- Dimensional Requirements For Pro 10 Class:
- Wheelbase: min 230mm, max 280mm.
- Length: max 500mm.
- Weight (including transponder): min 1115g.
- Wheels diameter: min 41mm, max 51mm.
- Tyres width: min 19mm, max 51mm.
- Tyres are open.
Canadian On-Road Nationals Pro10
- Race: 8 Minute Qualifiers, 8 Minute Mains
- Ride Height: 4mm Ride Height
- Chassis: Any 1/10 scale 235mm , 2wd Pan Car Chassis. Only single, one piece drive axles permitted
- Tires: CRC WGT Purple Stripe wheels (bring your own)
- Body: Any Can-Am, GTP, and WSC body style
- Weight: 1050 Grams
- Battery: any ROAR approved 7.2V Two Cell LiPo. Voltage can be tested by officials at any time and must not exceed the maximum of 8.44v.
- Motor: any ROAR approved 17.5 Brushless motor. Physical timing adjustments on the can are allowed.
- Speed Control: Any ROAR approved ESC’s are allowed. Only ESC’s that do not have timing advance settings, or ESC’s that have a “spec mode” disabling timing advance and have a blinky light to show it’s in that mode.