X-Traction / Magna-Traction Class Racing Rules:

The FRHO X-Traction/MagnaTraction Restricted Class will use low-cost, readily available chassis and bodies. The goal is to create a closely competitive class of cars that are inexpensive to build/race. This class allows the use of the new Johnny Lightning X-Traction chassis/bodies or the older Aurora Magnatraction chassis/bodies from the 1970’s. Class uses low-cost, readily available chassis' and bodies with a limited amount of change allowed.

X-Traction / Magna-Traction Class Body Rules

1. Auto World/Johnny Lightning, Aurora AFX/G+, or hard body reproduction, off-brand or reissue bodies shall be used (clip on style).
2. Bodies may be lightened and/or lowered. However, exaggerated cutting of the wheel wells will not be allowed (the intended appearance of the car must be retained).
3. Wings may be removed from bodies to facilitate handling.
4. The front windshield and rear window are required. Replacement lexan/plastic windows may be used.
5. If the body has an interior, the interior must remain in place.
6. If originally equipped, bumpers must be present.
7. Car must pass freely through a 1-5/16" (1.313 inches) Tech Block.

X-Traction / Magna-Traction Class Chassis Rules

1. Stock Auto World/Johnny Lightning (AW/JL) X-Traction or Aurora MagnaTraction chassis and gearplate shall be used.
2. No gear ratio changes are allowed. Gears may be replaced with readily available stock parts. Aftermarket replacement crown gears are allowed. Metal idler gears are allowed on either chassis/top plate.
3. Armatures may be balanced, trued, and/or air gapped. Stock AW/JL armatures or Aurora armatures may be used. The 3-lam JL armatures must have a resistance greater than 13.0 ohms.
4. The 2-lam armatures must have a resistance greater than 7.0 ohms. No “Mean Green” or “Tuff-One” armatures are allowed.
5. Stock magnets only. No polymer, neodium, or other high performance magnets are allowed. Only non-metallic magnet shims will be allowed. No additional magnets are allowed.
6. Motor brushes supported by springs must be used. However, any readily available motor brushes will be allowed.
7. Stock or stock replacement stepped pickup shoes shall be used. Pickup shoes can be sanded and/or bent. Restricting travel of the pickup shoe is allowed. Full length pickup shoes are not allowed.
8. Replacement metal guide pins can be used in place of the stock plastic guide pin.
9. Brass Wheel Weights or equivalent can be used on the stock front ends (original rims and axle).
10. Any size front tire can be used. Tires may be glued onto rims. O-ring tires may be used.
11. Any silicone or rubber slip-on tire(s) can be used for rear tires. Stock rear rims or replacement plastic double-flanged rims can be used.
12. Solid rear axles shall be used (no hollow axles). Replacement axles are allowed. Rear axles/crown gears may be shimmed.