Unless you live in Southern California,
then you know that winter is upon us. The outdoor tracks are closed, your
fingers are frostbitten, and you're only weeks away from being able to race
across the lake. But don't put that transmitter down just yet. Why? Because
it's indoor racing season!
Indoor racing is an immensely popular sport in most of the country. Depending
where you live, the season begins in late October/early November and goes
until March or April. The beauty of the sport is that you don't have to
worry about weather. You might have to drive your full-size car through
a foot of snow, but your 1/10-scale is safe and sound.
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| A Team Losi XXX-S RTR zips across a standard carpet
track in Bloomington, IL. |
The Surfaces
Most indoor carpet tracks use standard carpeting called "gray Ozite",
which provides great traction. It is the official surface for sedan racing,
ensuring that track conditions are the same everywhere you go.
The Classes
There are four standard classes that most on-road tracks have:
• 1/10 sedan stock
• 1/10 sedan modified
• 1/12 stock
• 1/12 modified
Tracks may also have:
• Novice class, which helps you to gauge your skills
• "Gearbox" class, which includes 2WD trucks and buggies
• "Hobby Stock" class, which places limits on batteries to curb
costs and is increasingly popular
• Team Losi Mini-T class (coming soon!)
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