(Applies To All Classes & RCRA as a whole)         CHIP DRAW / RANDOMIZER: If the randomizer drawings picks a racer for any round of competition a bye-run, that is the only time during that event the bye-run will be awarded to that racer. BATTERY: If a racer battery is overcharged at tech, racer has only 1 attempt within 2 minutes to bring the battery down under or at the (8.44 Volts) limit. Racer must remain in the tech line in an attempt to accomplish this. If battery is tested second time and overcharge is still displayed, racer will receive a DQ for that specific round of competition. STAGING: Once a racer signals to the tree operator that he/she is "set" or "ready" that racer is committed to that run. If the vehicle rolls forward or backward breaking the stage beam, the racer will receive a DQ for that specific round of competition. "Ready" or "Set" is based upon either driver acknowledgment or it's obvious to the tree operator. Rear tires MUST be sitting on the ground once the racer is "set" or "ready" for a run. No holding the car up and sitting the car down during the race directors count. Basically, you can not be touching the vehicle at all once you signal you are set, or it's obvious you are set or ready to the tree operator. "CALLING A RACE" / VIDEO REPLAY: Official RCRA video replay will ONLY be seen, reviewed and determined by RCRA officials first. ONLY the 2 drivers affected by the video replay decision will be allowed in the tent / tower to see the video proof replay of the call. If a video needs to be looked at... that call (to look at the video) will come from the race director immediately after that specific run. Once "the call" is made, that is final and "we are moving on". The only video used for making a determination is the official RCRA video. If a video call is simply "too close to call", the race between the 2 racers affected will be re-run. BYE RUNS / COMPETITION SINGLES: Racer does not have to make his/her bye run or competition single. ELIMINATIONS: A Bracket = Pairings on randomized "chip draw style" ladder B Bracket = Pairings on randomized "chip draw style" ladder Final 4 Structure: Winner of A Bracket vs. Winner of B Bracket (Race Finals) Loser of A Bracket Finals is considered a Semi-Finalist Loser of B Bracket Finals is considered a Semi-Finalist TIME SLIPS: Time Slips are ONLY printed during qualifying and eliminations. Your times will be announced over the PA during testing. MORE: Racer may only have one entry in each class. (Comes automatically with a A & B Bracket) 2 or more entries makes a class. In the event of a timing system malfunction or operator error, the race will be re-run. Racers cannot touch or cross center-line. (this includes any portion or part of the body) Racers cannot touch or hit the center cone or the reflector on the cone. Racers cannot touch or hit the guard walls. (this includes any portion or part of the body) First infraction gives win immediately to opponent (First IS Worst) Once racer entry passes tech successfully, vehicle must remain in the staging lanes. Stepping foot / shoe in Prep on race track is not allowed. Racers are allowed to "call out" other racers at tech if they see something that may look illegal on another racers entry. REGISTRATION: (MUST BE DONE IN-PERSON / ON-SITE) (BY THE RACER) Track Fee and Entry Fee paid at the time of Registration. Racer must buy-in to at least one class with paid track fee to test. REFUND POLICY: Track Fee is non-refundable. (If your entry is unable to make the call for Eliminations (Round 1 A Bracket), you may receive back your class entry fee only) (Entry fee $ is then deducted from class purse) (If your entry "takes the tree" during Eliminations (Round 1 A Bracket), entry fee becomes non-refundable) WAIVER: ALL racers will be required to sign the RCRA waiver during registration before entering in the race. I "the racer" entering into this RCRA sanctioned event agrees to the following terms: The RCRA (RC Racing Association), nor any of the RCRA affiliates, nor the event venue, holds no responsibility for any personal property damage or any bodily injury my race entry may cause during this RCRA sanctioned event. RCRA POLICIES: RCRA holds the right to have any person removed from an event for "inappropriate" or "out of hand" actions. RCRA Race Director makes the final call on everything. RCRA Race Director holds the authority to alter anything for unforeseen situations.