7th Yokomo GT All Japan Championship 2017 Event Outline

7th Yokomo GT All Japan Championship 2017 Event Outline (As of January 26, 2017)

◆Main Event Name: "Yokomo GT All Japan Championship 2017"
◆Date: Sunday, November 5, 2017
◆Venue: Yatabe Arena, 4385-2 Midorigaoka, Tsukuba City, Ibaraki Prefecture, TEL: 029-836-0914
◆Vehicle Type: Yokomo GT Series one-make race
◆Event Classes: Two-class system: Stock Class (GT290 motor or Yokomo brushless 30.5T motor) and Open Class (Yokomo brushless 21.5T motor)
◆Entry Fee: ¥2,000 for one class, ¥4,000 for two classes
◆Participation Eligibility: Participants who have passed the Yokomo GT Championship (qualifiers) held throughout the country between January 1, 2017 (Sun) and October 22, 2017 (Sun) gain the right to participate as representative athletes. International athletes may participate only if they are approved by a Yokomo distributor or Yokomo themselves. Additionally, the 11 A-main finalists from the 2016 Yokomo GT All Japan Championship Open Class are exempt from the 2017 regional qualifiers and will be seeded for the Open Class (they cannot participate in the Stock Class). Furthermore, the top 3 finishers from the Stock Class in the same race will also be seeded for the Open Class and are exempt from the 2017 regional qualifiers. Stock Class finishers in 4th place or lower are eligible to compete in the Stock Class again in 2017.
Note: The method for selecting representatives (e.g., how many points out of how many races are valid, point calculation methods, etc.) is left to the discretion of the regional qualifier organizers.

◆Number of Qualifying Spots per Regional Qualifier
In series races held at each circuit in 2017 (in principle, circuits holding 4 or more rounds), the top 8 finishers in both the Stock and Open classes at each location will earn the right to participate in the main event. If one of the top 8 finishers is a seeded player, the number of spots increases by one to 9.
The top qualifiers who participate in the main event will receive the following benefits at the "7th Yokomo GT All Japan Championship 2017" venue. These benefits are also valid if a seeded athlete for the Open Class finishes in the top position.
【Stock Class Regional Qualifier Top Finisher】
Benefit 1: Entry fee for the 7th Yokomo GT All Japan Championship 2017 is waived
Benefit 2: Yokomo will cover the Yatabe Arena membership registration fee (for non-members only)
Benefit 3: A photo of the participant will be presented
【Open Class Regional Qualifier Top Finisher】
Benefit 1: A cash grant of ¥10,000 to ¥50,000 (amount varies by region) will be awarded
Benefit 2: Entry fee for the 7th Yokomo GT All Japan Championship 2017 is waived
Benefit 3: Yokomo will cover the Yatabe Arena membership registration fee (for non-members only)
Benefit 4: A photo of the participant will be presented

◆Vehicle Regulations: "GT Stock Class"
■Chassis: Yokomo YRS chassis, or any of the GT300/GT500 series. Only Yokomo optional parts may be installed. However, this does not apply to Lunsford turnbuckles, shock oil, diff grease, weights, servos, receivers, body pins, or wiring cords.
■Body: Bodies sold as part of the Yokomo GT series (YRS Roadster body not allowed). Wings must be unmodified; using wings from other manufacturers or vehicle models is not permitted. Do not remove the rear diffuser. Adding aerodynamic accessories or increasing the size of underpanels, rear diffusers, canards, wings, etc., is prohibited. Bodies must be trimmed along the trim line. Trimming sections that interfere with tires is permitted. The rear diffuser and underpanel included with the body must be installed. The rear diffuser, wing, and canards (only if included with the kit) must be installed while driving. Note: If these fall off during the race, the driver will not be disqualified.
■Tires, Inner, Wheels: Items sold as part of the Yokomo GT series (tires must be rubber only). Processing or modification is prohibited. Only the inner sponge included with the tires may be used. Use of tire grip agents is permitted, but limited to specified brands. Tire warmers and any other methods of heating tires before entering the course are prohibited.
※Some circuits may host regional qualifiers using sponge tires. Please check with the organizer.
※Use of grip agents in regional qualifiers varies by circuit. Please check with the organizer.
■Motor: Kit standard (290 size) or Yokomo ZERO/ZERO2 brushless [30.5 turn] only. Must be an unmodified kit standard part. Changing the connector or direct soldering (to the ESC cord) is allowed. Changing the rotor or shaving the plastic parts used for adjusting motor timing to increase the timing is prohibited.
■ESC: Yokomo BL series (including BL-PRO4, RS4, SP4) only. Both PRO2 mode and Turbo mode can be used. Capacitors or diodes on the ESC may only be those installed at the time of purchase.
■Battery: [Yokomo Lipo] only, [7.4V 4000mAh or less]. Must have a battery connector attached. Connector type is free (European/banana types are okay). However, short-size Yokomo Li-po 4000mAh/7.4V (YB-P240BN) and 3500mAh/7.4V (YB-P235BE) are prohibited. For regional qualifiers, due to regional differences, organizers may allow their use. Please check with the organizer.
■Gear Ratio: Only the combination of kit standard spur gear [74T] and pinion gear [17T] is allowed.
■Total Weight: 910g or more (for 290 motor) / 980g or more (for brushless 30.5T motor)
■Minimum Ground Clearance: 3mm
■Tire Rotation: 3200rpm or less
◆Vehicle Regulations: "GT Open Class"
■Motor: Yokomo ZERO/ZERO2 or Racing Performer brushless [21.5 turn] only. Changing the connector or direct soldering is allowed. Changing rotors from other manufacturers or shaving plastic parts to increase motor timing is prohibited.
■Total Weight: 980g or more
■Tire Rotation: 5400rpm or less
■Other regulations are the same as the Stock Class.

◆Race Format
Qualifiers consist of two 4–5 minute lap races. For the finals, there is one 8-minute lap race for the A-main only, and 5-minute lap races for the B-main and below.
The A-main will feature 11 cars in both Stock and Open classes (top 9 from qualifiers + 2 winners moving up from the B-main final).
Selection method for the 11 cars:
1. First, the top 9 finishers after the two qualifying rounds are confirmed for the final.
2. From all final races B-main and below, only the top 2 winners will start in the 10th and 11th grid positions of the A-main. Therefore, the race order is as follows:
Stock Class (5-min race) From lowest main to B-main (only top 2 move up to A-main)
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Open Class (5-min race) From lowest main to B-main (only top 2 move up to A-main)
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Stock Class (8-min race) A-main (11 cars)
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Open Class (8-min race) A-main (11 cars)

◆Other
■The course layout will be changed after business hours on Saturday, November 4, the day before the race.
■For safety, Lipo battery voltage and temperature will be checked during the pre-race inspection. Voltage must be [8.40V] or less, and temperature must be within ambient temperature +5 degrees.
■Tires and inners may be checked randomly during the race.
■Please use a safety bag when charging and discharging batteries for safety.
■Modifications to batteries (removing the case, peeling off shrink wrap or decals, drilling holes, etc.) are prohibited.
■During the morning practice session, participants are free to use any tires and batteries (this is to check the operation of personal transponders).
■Hard-type antennas are prohibited in all classes.
■Use of automatic control devices such as drift assist systems or gyros is prohibited. Receivers with built-in gyro functions are also prohibited.
■Pit seating will be assigned by circuit in advance, but participants are free to swap seats amongst themselves.
■For the Yokomo GT All Japan Championship 2017, registration and publication in websites, magazines, or on the internet will be done using the participant's real name.