2026 R/C Rally Tour Italia Championship
Sporting rules - V. 1.3
Introduction
The R/C Rally Tour Italia Championship is a competition for 1:10 scale electric radio-controlled rally cars.
These rules govern the running of events, standings, conduct during races and the technical specifications of eligible cars.
Championship standings
The championship includes the following standings:
- Overall standings
- OPEN 4WD category standings
- OPEN 2WD category standings
- STOCK category standings
- Under 15 standings
- Over 50 standings
- Team standings (to be defined during the first race)
Each competitor will be included in the overall standings and, where applicable, in their category and age-group standings.
Car categories
There are three technical categories:
- STOCK category
2WD and 4WD cars are eligible provided they comply with the technical rules.
Stock Tamiya Mabuchi 540 motors.
- OPEN 4WD category
4WD cars are eligible provided they comply with the technical rules.
Open motors.
- OPEN 2WD category
2WD cars are eligible provided they comply with the technical rules.
Open motors.
Participation
Each competitor participates at their own risk.
The organisers accept no liability for injury to persons or damage to property.
Each driver is responsible for their car throughout the event.
Race programme
The organiser will publish:
- venue
- date
- times
- number of special stages
- any additional notices
Special-stage start
Each driver must place their stationary car on the start line, set back from the electronic detection system.
The start takes place only on the acoustic signal following the system countdown: 5-4-3-2-1-go.
Starting before the signal is prohibited.
An early start may prevent the RFID transponder from being detected correctly.
In this case, the assigned stage time will be applied.
A start delayed by a few seconds will not be penalised, as timing begins only when the car passes beneath the detection antenna.
The special-stage time is recorded automatically by the electronic timing system.
Mechanical failures
The driver may carry out repairs during the stage.
Under 15 drivers may receive assistance along the course.
The car must still cross the finish line under its own power.
Assigned time
The assigned time is twice the fastest time recorded on the special stage.
Each competitor may receive it no more than twice.
After a third unfinished stage, the driver may continue but will not be classified.
Service
Repairs are permitted before and after each special stage.
After practice has ended, any testing must take place away from the race course.
Penalties
- Course cutting: 10 seconds
- Deliberately touching the car with the feet: 5 seconds
- Contact with the finish structure or timekeeper: 10 seconds
- Unsporting conduct: 30 seconds
If the car leaves the course, it may be repositioned only at the point where it left.
Only the driver may touch the car during a special stage.
Final classification
The final classification is calculated by adding together each competitor's times from all completed special stages.
Any penalties and assigned times provided for in these rules are added to the total time.
The competitor with the lowest total time wins.
The following classifications will be produced at the end of the race:
- Overall standings
- OPEN 4WD category standings
- OPEN 2WD category standings
- STOCK category standings
- Under 15 standings
- Over 50 standings
Ties
In the event of a tie, the fastest time on the first special stage takes precedence, followed by the second stage, and so on.
Points
| Position | Points |
|---|---|
| 1° | 15 |
| 2° | 12 |
| 3° | 10 |
| 4° | 8 |
| 5° | 6 |
| 6° | 5 |
| 7° | 4 |
| 8° | 3 |
| 9° | 2 |
| 10° | 1 |
Jury
The jury consists of three members appointed by the organisers from among the drivers taking part in the race.
The jury's decisions are final.
General rules
All participants must know and comply with these rules.
