Class Information

Class Information
Class Rules (check Rulebook for any changes)

2.5 Index
Official in:
RCDRL Texas

Bracket
Pro Tree

These cars will run on a predetermined index (Time) decided by the local divisional members. "Run What You Brung" Including- Any scale vehicle up to 1/8 scale may compete. All will share the same index or (dial-in) time. Drivers that run under the said index will be disqualified. If both cars run under the said index then the car that is closest to the index wins. No maximum car count.

Round Wins in 2.5 Index
2019

All Time
Eric Bowman - 52 round wins
Michael Mercadel - 50 round wins
Chris Markowski - 47 round wins
Randy Mayhew - 40 round wins
Mikey Alsobrooks - 39 round wins

Event Wins in 2.5 Index
2019

All Time
Mikey Alsobrooks - 6 event wins
Chris Markowski - 6 event wins
Eric Bowman - 6 event wins
Stephen Burden - 4 event wins
Randy Mayhew - 4 event wins

RCDRL Texas
2.50 Index
Max Field: 64
Qual Rounds: 1
Qual Pos By: Dial
Lane Choice By: RT
Bonus Points: Qual Pos

Current Champ:
Chris Markowski
RCDRL California
2.50 Index
Max Field: 64
Qual Rounds: 2
Qual Pos By: Dial
Lane Choice By: Dial
Bonus Points: Qual Pos

Current Champ:

RCDRL Louisiana
2.50 Index
Max Field: 32
Qual Rounds: 2
Qual Pos By: Dial
Lane Choice By: RT
Bonus Points: Qual Pos

Current Champ:
Adrian Schexnayder

All Run
Official in:
RCDRL Texas

Bracket
Full Tree

"Run What You Brung" Including- Any scale vehicle up to 1/8 scale may compete.
Depending on field size and time allowed 1 to 2 official time trial runs to help set the field. Bracket class/ handicap dial-in racing during eliminations. No maximum car count.

Round Wins in All Run
2019

All Time
Chris Markowski - 90 round wins
Norris Graves - 84 round wins
Randy Mayhew - 71 round wins
Jeff Schmidt Jr. - 62 round wins
Jeff Chambers - 59 round wins

Event Wins in All Run
2019

All Time
Chris Markowski - 9 event wins
Marcus Cuillier Jr. - 7 event wins
Randy Mayhew - 6 event wins
Jesse Wareham - 6 event wins
Regina Alsobrooks - 5 event wins

RCDRL Texas
All Run Bracket
Max Field: 64
Qual Rounds: 1
Qual Pos By: RT
Lane Choice By: RT
Bonus Points: Qual Pos

Current Champ:
Chris Markowski
RCDRL California
All Run
Max Field: 32
Qual Rounds: 2
Qual Pos By: RT
Lane Choice By: RT
Bonus Points: Qual Pos

Current Champ:
Jesse Wareham
RCDRL Louisiana
All Run Bracket
Max Field: 32
Qual Rounds: 1
Qual Pos By: RT
Lane Choice By: RT
Bonus Points: Qual Pos

Current Champ:
Mikey Alsobrooks

Outlaw - 4WD
Official in:

Heads Up
Pro Tree

"Run What You Brung" Off or On-road style vehicle body and chassis. Vehicles must have fully functional and operating front and rear shocks or struts suspension on front end. (In place of shocks at same location or within reason determined by RCDRL Marshall and Officials. Wheels may be outside of body or chassis.
Nitro .21 or smaller.
Quickest 16 cars will qualify for eliminations at local points races. Super National events may differ depending on car count.

Round Wins in Outlaw - 4WD
2019

All Time
Dennis Forbes - 92 round wins
Mikey Alsobrooks - 49 round wins
Lenny Zuppardo - 38 round wins
Hunter Baham - 17 round wins
Gaige Borreli - 16 round wins

Event Wins in Outlaw - 4WD
2019

All Time
Dennis Forbes - 23 event wins
Mikey Alsobrooks - 7 event wins
Lenny Zuppardo - 6 event wins
Regina Alsobrooks - 2 event wins
Gaige Borreli - 1 event wins

RCDRL Louisiana
Outlaw - 4WD
Max Field: 16
Qual Rounds: 2
Qual Pos By: ET
Lane Choice By: ET
Bonus Points: Qual Pos

Current Champ:
Dennis Forbes

Record Holder:
Dennis Forbes
1.771 - 04/22/17

Outlaw Extreme
Official in:

Heads Up
Pro Tree

No motor limit, any scale vehicle allowed up to 1/8 scale.
*May use TSM or any other driver assist mechanism in Outlaw Extreme ONLY
Nitro vehicles must have operating throttle return spring, constructed either of steel or ortho quality rubber band. Exhaust must deflect upwards.
Quickest 16 cars will qualify for eliminations at local points races. Super/Grand National events may differ depending on car count

Round Wins in Outlaw Extreme
2019

All Time
Dennis Forbes - 39 round wins
Mikey Alsobrooks - 26 round wins
Kevin Smith - 21 round wins
Stuart Montgomery Sr - 18 round wins
Jesse Wareham - 16 round wins

Event Wins in Outlaw Extreme
2019

All Time
Dennis Forbes - 9 event wins
Stuart Montgomery Sr - 5 event wins
Kevin Smith - 4 event wins
Jesse Wareham - 3 event wins
Randy Spiering - 3 event wins

Outlaw Stadium - 2WD
Official in:

Heads Up
Pro Tree

"Run What You Brung" off-road style vehicle body and chassis. May be transformed to outlaw off road mods. Vehicles must have fully functional and operating front and rear shocks or struts suspension on front end. (In place of shocks at same location or within reason determined by RCDRL Marshall and Officials.) Wheels may be outside of body or chassis.
Nitro .21 or smaller.
Quickest 16 cars will qualify for eliminations at local points races. Super National events may differ depending on car count.

Round Wins in Outlaw Stadium - 2WD
2019

All Time
Dennis Forbes - 84 round wins
Troy Molay - 33 round wins
Mikey Alsobrooks - 22 round wins
Cameron Breaux - 17 round wins
Everrett Harvey - 15 round wins

Event Wins in Outlaw Stadium - 2WD
2019

All Time
Dennis Forbes - 22 event wins
Troy Molay - 5 event wins
Roger Cook - 4 event wins
Cameron Breaux - 4 event wins
Everrett Harvey - 3 event wins

RCDRL Louisiana
Outlaw Stadium - 2WD
Max Field: 16
Qual Rounds: 2
Qual Pos By: ET
Lane Choice By: ET
Bonus Points: Qual Pos

Current Champ:
Dennis Forbes

Record Holder:
Dennis Forbes
1.761 - 11/20/17

Pro Mod
Official in:
RCDRL Texas

Heads Up
Pro Tree

Any drag race specific chassis with a maximum wheelbase of 12" (Such as: Pro Stock, Pro Mod)
Total chassis length may not exceed 20 inches (Not including wheelie bar)
1/10 scale car or truck bodies allowed, Pro Stock or Pro Mod. Body must retain features and shape of original full sized car.
Any mass produced and commonly available brushed / brushless motor allowed.
Nitro engines .21 or smaller
2S LiPo battery maximum 10000 mAh Max. Maximum Voltage 8.44 volts.
Must have fender well cut out, must be able to see front and rear axles thru wheel well openings. No tires may protrude outside of body.
Rear spoilers are allowed up to 3.5 inches in length, with side dams up to 1 inch in height and up to 7 inches long. Spoiler must be attached to the trunk lid area. Wheelie bar may not be longer than 9" from rear of chassis.
36 oz. minimum weight
Quickest 16 cars will qualify for eliminations at local points races. Super National events may differ depending on car count.

Round Wins in Pro Mod
2019

All Time
Ant Wren - 85 round wins
Dennis Forbes - 65 round wins
Stephen Burden - 57 round wins
Darvione Huddleston - 53 round wins
Steve Nigri - 41 round wins

Event Wins in Pro Mod
2019

All Time
Dennis Forbes - 12 event wins
Ant Wren - 12 event wins
Stephen Burden - 9 event wins
Mikey Alsobrooks - 9 event wins
Steve Nigri - 4 event wins

RCDRL Texas
Pro Mod (2s)
Max Field: 16
Qual Rounds: 2
Qual Pos By: ET
Lane Choice By: ET
Bonus Points: Qual Pos

Current Champ:
Ant Wren

Record Holder:
Johnell Torres
1.341 - 06/24/18
RCDRL Louisiana
Pro Mod
Max Field: 16
Qual Rounds: 2
Qual Pos By: ET
Lane Choice By: ET
Bonus Points: Qual Pos

Current Champ:
Dennis Forbes

Record Holder:
Dennis Forbes
1.496 - 11/04/17

Pro Stock
Official in:
RCDRL Texas

Heads Up
Pro Tree

Any full body coupe, roadster, sedan or sports car body allowed.
Rear spoilers are allowed up to 3.5 inches in length, with side dams up to 1 inch in height and up to 7 inches long. Spoiler must be attached to the trunk lid area. Wheelie bar may not be longer than 9" from rear of chassis.
May use a receiver battery pack
19 inch maximum chassis length (Not including wheelie bar)
11 inch maximum wheelbase
11 inch maximum vehicle width
34 oz. minimum weight
Any mass produced and commonly available through hobby distributors 540 based cobalt or brushless motor allowed. Maximum motor can dimensions are 3.5 inches in diameter and 3.5 inches in length measured from end bell to end.
LiPo Batteries: Any 1S LiPo, up to 10000 mAh with connectors (no hard soldering). Maximum Voltage 4.22 volts.
Nitro engines .12 or smaller.
Quickest 16 cars will qualify for eliminations at local points races. Super National events may differ depending on car count.

Round Wins in Pro Stock
2019

All Time
Jeremy Miller - 48 round wins
Jerry Shields - 45 round wins
Robert St. Pierre - 43 round wins
Davey Goff - 28 round wins
Tim Smith - 27 round wins

Event Wins in Pro Stock
2019

All Time
Jeremy Miller - 8 event wins
Jerry Shields - 6 event wins
Robert St. Pierre - 6 event wins
Dennis Forbes - 5 event wins
Jim Schauer - 5 event wins

RCDRL Texas
Pro Stock (1s)
Max Field: 16
Qual Rounds: 2
Qual Pos By: ET
Lane Choice By: ET
Bonus Points: Qual Pos

Current Champ:
Jeremy Miller

Record Holder:
Dennis Guzman
1.538 - 06/24/18
RCDRL California
Pro Stock (1s)
Max Field: 16
Qual Rounds: 2
Qual Pos By: ET
Lane Choice By: ET
Bonus Points: Qual Pos

Current Champ:
Tim Smith

Record Holder:
Jim Schauer
1.694 - 03/04/17
RCDRL Louisiana
Pro Stock (1S)
Max Field: 16
Qual Rounds: 2
Qual Pos By: ET
Lane Choice By: ET
Bonus Points: Qual Pos

Current Champ:

Record Holder:
Mikey Alsobrooks
1.853 - 08/25/18

Quick-Bracket
Official in:
RCDRL Texas

Bracket
Full Tree

"Run What You Brung" Including- Any scale vehicle up to 1/8 scale may compete. 2 qualifying passes, qualifying position based on quickest ET, quickest 16 cars qualify for elimination rounds. Cars must run less than 2.50 ET. Bracket handicap dial-in racing during eliminations after 16 car field is determined.

Round Wins in Quick-Bracket
2019

All Time
Jeff Schmidt Jr. - 72 round wins
Norris Graves - 66 round wins
Chris Markowski - 61 round wins
Stephen Burden - 40 round wins
Michael Mercadel - 39 round wins

Event Wins in Quick-Bracket
2019

All Time
Jeff Schmidt Jr. - 12 event wins
Chris Markowski - 7 event wins
Paxton Pfeil - 4 event wins
Roger Cook - 3 event wins
Justin Bach - 3 event wins

RCDRL Texas
Quick 16 Bracket
Max Field: 16
Qual Rounds: 2
Qual Pos By: ET
Lane Choice By: RT
Bonus Points: R1 RT

Current Champ:
Jeff Schmidt Jr.
RCDRL Louisiana
Quick-8 Bracket
Max Field: 16
Qual Rounds: 2
Qual Pos By: ET
Lane Choice By: RT
Bonus Points: Qual Pos

Current Champ:

Street Eliminator
Official in:
RCDRL Texas

Bracket
Full Tree

2 qualifying passes, qualifying position based on quickest ET, quickest 16 cars qualify for elimination rounds. 2 or 4 wheel drive (class will be 2wd only starting in 2019). Wheelbase 11"-14". Rubber tires only. 2s LiPo 8.44 maximum volts. Must have at least 1/4 inch suspension travel in rear of car, front suspension optional. Bracket handicap dial-in racing during eliminations after 16 car field is determined.

Round Wins in Street Eliminator
2019

All Time
JD Crow - 40 round wins
Paxton Pfeil - 32 round wins
Jeff Schmidt Jr. - 30 round wins
Zack Shivers - 29 round wins
Matthew Munson - 24 round wins

Event Wins in Street Eliminator
2019

All Time
Jeff Schmidt Jr. - 4 event wins
Paxton Pfeil - 4 event wins
JD Crow - 3 event wins
Dewayne Shipman - 2 event wins
Zack Shivers - 2 event wins

RCDRL Texas
Street Eliminator
Max Field: 16
Qual Rounds: 2
Qual Pos By: ET
Lane Choice By: RT
Bonus Points: Qual Pos

Current Champ:
Zack Shivers

Top Fuel Electric / Nitro
Official in:
RCDRL Texas

Heads Up
Pro Tree

1/10 scale dragster body allowed. Body must be scale in appearance.
30 inch maximum wheelbase (Not including wheelie bar)
24 inch minimum wheelbase
10 inch maximum vehicle width
40 oz. Minimum weight (.38 oz. Minimum for NITRO)
Any mass produced and commonly available (brushless and brushed allowed). Maximum motor can dimensions are 2.5 inches in diameter and 3.5 inches in length (measured from end bell to end bell)
Any 3S LiPo Lithium battery up to 12.66 maximum volts or 10 cell battery maximum NiCad or NiMh Sub C cells.
Up to .21 Nitro glow engine allowed
Quickest 16 cars will qualify for eliminations at local points races. Super National events may differ depending on car count.
*For TOP FUEL Licensing Requirement see page 8 in the RCDRL rulebook

Round Wins in Top Fuel Electric / Nitro
2019

All Time
David Mares - 59 round wins
Donnie Johnson - 53 round wins
Robert St. Pierre - 51 round wins
Ant Wren - 42 round wins
Haylee Arnold - 33 round wins

Event Wins in Top Fuel Electric / Nitro
2019

All Time
Dean Butts - 9 event wins
Dennis Forbes - 9 event wins
David Mares - 8 event wins
Ant Wren - 7 event wins
Donnie Johnson - 6 event wins

RCDRL Texas
Top Fuel (3s)
Max Field: 16
Qual Rounds: 2
Qual Pos By: ET
Lane Choice By: ET
Bonus Points: Qual Pos

Current Champ:
Robert St. Pierre

Record Holder:
Wilfredo Perez
1.183 - 06/24/18
RCDRL California
Top Fuel Dragster (3s)
Max Field: 16
Qual Rounds: 2
Qual Pos By: ET
Lane Choice By: ET
Bonus Points: Qual Pos

Current Champ:

Record Holder:
Jim Schauer
1.273 -
RCDRL Louisiana
Top Fuel Dragster (3s)
Max Field: 16
Qual Rounds: 2
Qual Pos By: ET
Lane Choice By: ET
Bonus Points: Qual Pos

Current Champ:
Dennis Forbes

Record Holder:
David Goldstein
1.280 - 11/10/18

Traxxas Outlaw Funny Car
Official in:

Heads Up
Pro Tree

"Run What You Brung" Traxxas funny car styled chassis class including DC Massey Drag chassis dragster conversions.
Quickest 16 cars will qualify for eliminations at local points races. Super National events may differ depending on car count.
Nitro .21 or smaller

Round Wins in Traxxas Outlaw Funny Car
2019

All Time
Ron Filkins - 37 round wins
David Mercadel - 24 round wins
David Massey - 19 round wins
Jeff Booth - 15 round wins
Kevin Smith - 14 round wins

Event Wins in Traxxas Outlaw Funny Car
2019

All Time
Ron Filkins - 9 event wins
David Mercadel - 5 event wins
David Massey - 3 event wins
Jeff Booth - 1 event wins
Nathan Massey - 1 event wins

Traxxas Pro Funny Car
Official in:
RCDRL Texas

Heads Up
Pro Tree

Must have the following: Traxxas stock tires or Traxxas Weld Wheels, Stock Body, or Traxxas clear body custom painted (May have cut-outs at: header pipe, tail light flaps, and blower holes. No other cut outs allowed to body. Stock rear wing (No cuts to rear wing), stock chassis, TQi stock or Bluetooth radio system, motor, wiring, ESC, bearings, must remain stock. Allowed changes are the following:

Any pinion gear may be used, you must use a Traxxas Funny Car spur gear
Aftermarket steering servo (Must fit without modifying servo tray)
Deans (T-Plug) or Traxxas battery connector
Body cuts that reflect full size current NHRA body air vents
RLC Hobbies wheelie bar aftermarket modifications only
Hardware Hop-ups made by Traxxas for the Funny Car are acceptable
Single (LiPo) Lithium Polymer battery pack (2S or 3S) LiPo up to 11000 mAh max. Battery must fit in the original compartment with no modifications to chassis. Battery may not protrude on top of ESC. May use Velcro straps to hold down battery. Maximum Voltage 12.66 volts
Minimum weight without battery: 72 oz. (4.5lbs)
Any and all other changes must be approved by the RCDRL rules committee
Quickest 16 cars will qualify for eliminations at local points races. Super/National events may differ depending on car count.

Round Wins in Traxxas Pro Funny Car
2019

All Time
Joshua Mercadel - 126 round wins
Scott Davis - 92 round wins
Michael Mercadel - 69 round wins
Dennis Forbes - 61 round wins
Ron Filkins - 57 round wins

Event Wins in Traxxas Pro Funny Car
2019

All Time
Joshua Mercadel - 16 event wins
Ron Filkins - 15 event wins
Scott Davis - 13 event wins
Dennis Forbes - 10 event wins
Stuart Montgomery Sr - 7 event wins

RCDRL Texas
Traxxas Pro Funnycar (3s)
Max Field: 16
Qual Rounds: 2
Qual Pos By: ET
Lane Choice By: ET
Bonus Points: Qual Pos

Current Champ:
Joshua Mercadel

Record Holder:
Heather Bowman
2.090 - 06/24/18
RCDRL California
Traxxas Pro Funnycar
Max Field: 16
Qual Rounds: 2
Qual Pos By: ET
Lane Choice By: ET
Bonus Points: Qual Pos

Current Champ:
Ron Filkins

Record Holder:
Ron Filkins
2.159 - 03/18/17
RCDRL Louisiana
Traxxas Pro Funnycar
Max Field: 16
Qual Rounds: 2
Qual Pos By: ET
Lane Choice By: ET
Bonus Points: Qual Pos

Current Champ:
Dennis Forbes

Record Holder:
Dennis Forbes
2.095 - 11/20/17

Traxxas Sportsman Funny Car
Official in:
RCDRL Texas

Heads Up
Pro Tree

Must have the following: Traxxas stock tires or Traxxas Weld Wheels, Stock Body, or Traxxas clear body custom painted (May have cut-outs at: header pipe, tail light flaps, and blower hole. No other cuts allowed. Rear wing (No cuts to rear wing), stock chassis, TQi stock or Bluetooth radio system, motor, wiring, ESC, bearings, must remain stock. Allowed changes are the following:

Any pinion gear may be used, you must use a Traxxas Funny Car spur gear
Aftermarket steering servo (Must fit without modifying servo tray)
Deans (T-Plug) or Traxxas battery connector
Body cuts that reflect full size current NHRA body air vents
RLC Hobbies wheelie bar aftermarket modifications only
Hardware Hop-ups made by Traxxas for the Funny Car are acceptable
Single (LiPo) Lithium Polymer battery pack (2S) LiPo up to 11000 mAh max. Battery must fit in the original compartment with no modifications to chassis. Battery may not protrude on top of ESC. May use Velcro straps to hold down battery. Maximum Voltage 8.44 volts.
Minimum weight without battery: 72 oz. (4.5lbs)
Any and all other changes must be approved by the RCDRL rules committee
Quickest 16 cars will qualify for eliminations at local points races. Super National events may differ depending on car count.

Round Wins in Traxxas Sportsman Funny Car
2019

All Time
Scott Davis - 83 round wins
Richard Hohnholt - 69 round wins
Eric Bowman - 63 round wins
Ron Filkins - 56 round wins
Bill Wagner - 50 round wins

Event Wins in Traxxas Sportsman Funny Car
2019

All Time
Ron Filkins - 11 event wins
Richard Hohnholt - 11 event wins
Eric Bowman - 10 event wins
Scott Davis - 5 event wins
Chris Hernandez - 5 event wins

RCDRL California
Traxxas Sportsman Funnycar
Max Field: 16
Qual Rounds: 2
Qual Pos By: ET
Lane Choice By: ET
Bonus Points: Qual Pos

Current Champ:
Ron Filkins

Record Holder:
Ron Filkins
2.466 - 05/28/16
RCDRL Texas
Traxxas Sportsman Funnycar (2s)
Max Field: 16
Qual Rounds: 2
Qual Pos By: ET
Lane Choice By: ET
Bonus Points: Qual Pos

Current Champ:
Eric Bowman

Record Holder:
Bill Nelson
2.353 - 05/26/18

Young Gunners
Official in:
RCDRL Texas

Bracket
Full Tree

13 years old & younger. (Depending on field size and time allowed 1 to 2 official qualifying/time trial runs. Bracket class/ handicap dial-in racing during eliminations).
Crossing the center line or making contact with side rails- automatic disqualification does not apply to this class. Only hitting the (Speed trap or finish line) timing system equipment will constitute a disqualification. (Unless a car crosses center line and impedes other driver's car, driver and car that impedes will be disqualified. The managing director/ officials will have the final say.
No maximum car count.

Round Wins in Young Gunners
2019

All Time
Paxton Pfeil - 92 round wins
Colt Mares - 54 round wins
Marcus Cuillier Jr. - 48 round wins
Christian Duke - 43 round wins
Piper Munson - 39 round wins

Event Wins in Young Gunners
2019

All Time
Marcus Cuillier Jr. - 14 event wins
Paxton Pfeil - 14 event wins
Jesse Wareham - 12 event wins
Joseph Forbes - 7 event wins
Dennis III Forbes - 7 event wins

RCDRL California
Young Gunners
Max Field: 32
Qual Rounds: 2
Qual Pos By: RT
Lane Choice By: RT
Bonus Points: Qual Pos

Current Champ:
Jesse Wareham
RCDRL Texas
Young Gunners
Max Field: 64
Qual Rounds: 2
Qual Pos By: RT
Lane Choice By: RT
Bonus Points: Qual Pos

Current Champ:
Zack Shivers
RCDRL Louisiana
Young Gunners
Max Field: 32
Qual Rounds: 2
Qual Pos By: RT
Lane Choice By: RT
Bonus Points: Qual Pos

Current Champ:
Marcus Cuillier Jr.