◆Main Tournament Name: "1st YOKOMO 2WD Touring Car All Japan Championship 2017" ◆Date: November 5, 2017 (Sun). Held in conjunction with the Yokomo GT All Japan Championship 2017. ◆Venue: Yatabe Arena, 4385-2 Midorigaoka, Tsukuba City, Ibaraki Prefecture, TEL: 029-836-0914 ◆Competition Vehicle: Yokomo YD-2TC one-make race ◆Classes: Two-class system consisting of the YD-2TC Class (YD-2TC standard body, tire RPM: 5400rpm) and the YD-2TC Scale Class (Yokomo scale car body, tire RPM: 2700rpm) ◆Entry Fee: ¥2,000 per class ◆Entry Classes: Held concurrently with the GT All Japan Championship. Participants may enter up to a maximum of 2 classes out of the following 4: ①GT Stock, ②GT Open, ③YD-2TC, ④YD-2TC Scale ◆Eligibility: Players who have passed the YOKOMO 2WD Touring Car Championship (qualifiers) held across the country between April 1, 2017 (Sun) and October 22, 2017 (Sun) gain the right to participate as representatives. For international participants, only those recognized by Yokomo distributors or Yokomo themselves are eligible. Note: The method of selecting representatives (which races count toward points, how points are awarded, etc.) is delegated to the regional qualifier organizers.
◆Number of Representative Spots per Regional Qualifier In the series races held at each circuit in 2017 (for circuits holding at least one race), the top 4 finishers in each class (YD-2TC and YD-2TC Scale) per location will earn representative status and the right to compete in the main tournament. If any of the top 4 players are unable to participate in the main tournament, players ranked 5th or lower may be moved up. If a player who qualified as the top finisher in a regional qualifier participates in the main tournament, they will receive the following benefits on the day of the race. 【Top Finishing Players in Regional Qualifiers for Each Class】 Benefit 1: Entry fee for the 1st YOKOMO 2WD Touring Car All Japan Championship 2017 is waived. Benefit 2: Yokomo will cover the Yatabe Arena membership registration fee (for non-members only). Benefit 3: A personal photograph will be presented.◆Vehicle Regulations: YD-2TC Class ■Chassis: Yokomo 1/10 YD-2 series (RWD/rear-drive 2WD vehicles) only. Optional parts may only be those manufactured by Yokomo or a Yokomo-authorized manufacturer. However, this excludes Lunsford turnbuckles, shock oil, diff grease, weights, servos, receivers, body clips, wiring, and bearings. ■Body: YD-2 TC kit standard items only. Body height must be 115mm or more from the ground (including end plates). ■Wing: Kit standard or Yokomo-made only. Must be within 10mm behind the rear-most part of the body. Wing chord must be within 40mm. Maximum width is 190mm. End plate size must be within 20mm (vertical) and 40mm (horizontal). ■Tires: YD-2 TC kit standard items only (tires of the same shape with different hardness, scheduled for future release, may also be used). Inner foam must be ZR-039M only. Grip additives may be used, provided they are designated by the course. Tire warmers are prohibited. ■Wheels: Yokomo dish-type wheels (TW-1012 / 1012Y2 / 1012H2 / 2512-2 / 0312A) or Yokomo touring car Toyota 86 wheels (TW-SS86) only. ■Motor: Yokomo ZERO / ZERO2 series brushless [21.5T] (YM-BL215G Gunmetal / YM-BL215B Black) only. ■ESC: Yokomo BL series (including BL-PRO4, RS4, SP4) only. Timing and turbo features may be used. ■Battery: Yokomo batteries only. All types are permitted. ■Gears: Only the combination of a spur gear [84T] and a pinion gear [30T] is allowed. ■Total Equipment Weight: 1350g or more ■Minimum Ground Clearance: 5 mm ■Tire RPM: 5400 rpm or less
◆Vehicle Regulations: YD-2TC Scale Class ■Chassis: Yokomo 1/10 YD-2 series (RWD/rear-drive 2WD vehicles) only. Optional parts may only be those manufactured by Yokomo or a Yokomo-authorized manufacturer. However, this excludes Lunsford turnbuckles, shock oil, diff grease, weights, servos, receivers, body clips, and wiring. ■Body: Yokomo Drift Package series or 1/10 86 bodies only. ■Wing: Various Yokomo Drift Package wings. In addition to standard items, wing stays D-056, D-056M, D-056L, D-057, D-057M, and D-057L are also permitted. ■Tires: YD-2 TC kit standard items only (tires of the same shape with different hardness, scheduled for future release, may also be used). Inner foam must be ZR-039M only. Grip additives may be used, provided they are designated by the course. Tire warmers are prohibited. ■Wheels: Yokomo dish-type wheels (TW-1012 / 1012Y2 / 1012H2 / 2512-2 / 0312A) or touring car Toyota 86 wheels (TW-SS86) only. ■Motor: Yokomo ZERO / ZERO2 series brushless [21.5T] (YM-BL215G Gunmetal / YM-BL215B Black) only. ■ESC: Yokomo BL series (including BL-PRO4, RS4, SP4) only. Must be used in Blinky mode (timing and turbo cannot be used). ■Battery: Yokomo batteries only. All types are permitted. ■Gears: Only the combination of a spur gear [84T] and a pinion gear [33T] is allowed. ■Total Equipment Weight: 1400g or more ■Minimum Ground Clearance: 5 mm ■Tire RPM: 2700 rpm or less
◆Race Format (Same for both classes) Qualifiers consist of two 4-minute rounds of lap-based racing (or a 3-minute, single-lap best lap format if there is a high number of entries). The main event is one 5-minute lap-based race for all mains (may be changed to 4 minutes depending on entry numbers). The A-Main for both classes will feature 11 cars (top 9 from qualifiers + 2 winners moving up from the B-Main and below based on time). The selection method for the 11 cars is as follows: 1. The top 9 finishers based on the best times from the two qualifying rounds are guaranteed a spot in the finals. 2. Only the top 2 finishers from all main races B-Main and below will start from the 10th and 11th grid positions in the A-Main.
◆Other ■The course layout will be changed after business hours on November 4th (Sat), the day before the race. ■Use of wifi modules is prohibited. Reason: To prevent changes to Blinky mode or RPM caps after technical inspection. ■For safety, LiPo battery voltage and temperature will be checked during pre-race technical inspection. Voltage must be [8.40V] or less, and temperature must be ambient temperature + 5 degrees or less. ■Spot checks on tires and inner foams may be conducted during or after the race. Violators will have their records erased and be disqualified, and will not be permitted to enter future Yokomo races. ■For safety, always use a safety bag when charging or discharging batteries. ■Modifying batteries (removing cases, peeling shrink wrap or decals, drilling holes, etc.) is prohibited. ■Tires and batteries may be used freely during the morning practice session (myPonder operation checks will be conducted). ■Hard-type antennas are prohibited in all classes. ■The use of electronic automatic control devices, such as drift assist systems or gyros, is prohibited. Receivers with built-in gyro functions are also prohibited. ■Pit seats will be assigned by circuit beforehand, but customers are free to swap among themselves. ■In the YOKOMO 2WD Touring Car All Japan Championship 2017, participants are required to register with their real names, which will be published on websites, in magazines, and on the internet.
The above regulations apply to the All Japan Championship and Yokomo Grand Prix held at the Yatabe Arena (large-size circuit). For regional qualifiers and other circuits outside the Yatabe Arena, regulations may change as follows. The final decision rests with the circuit owner (organizer). ■In events held at small-size circuits, the YD-2 TC class tire RPM may be limited to 2700rpm or less, matching the YD-2 TC Scale class. ■Tires, inner foams, batteries, and ESCs may vary based on circuit regulations. ■Depending on the circuit, the use of Yokomo drift wheels (26mm width) may be permitted. ■Whether or not grip additives are permitted depends on circuit regulations. If permitted, the brand used must comply with circuit regulations. End