GENERAL RULES - ROAR

6 BODY, BUMPER AND WING RULES6.1 BODY RULES6.1.1 Bodies used in ROAR-sanctioned events must resemble vehicles used in full scale racingfor the type of event being conducted. The ROAR Executive Committee will specify whichbody styles may be used in competition at sanctioned events.6.1.2 Except for off road classes, only ROAR-approved bodies may be used in sanctionedevents. For off-road bodies see rule 6.1.17.1.6.1.3 Body Approval process:6.1.3.1 An Approved Body List is maintained by the ROAR Technical Director, and published onthe ROAR website (www.roarracing.com). If a body is not on the approved body list, it isnot legal for use at ROAR-sanctioned events.6.1.3.2 The ROAR Administrator or Technical Director can provide full details of the submissionprocess on request.6.1.3.3 To be approved, bodies must conform to the provisions of rule 6.1.17.2 and 6.1.17.3below. The body manufacturer or distributor must submit samples of the body to theROAR Body Committee, along with the required fee.6.1.3.4 All approved bodies are required to have the manufacturer's ID and Body number moldedinto the lower portion of the windshield or on the body below the point where a windshieldwould have been on the full scale counterpart. Otherwise, the proof of the legality of aquestionable body is the responsibility of the driver.6.1.4 When originally entered in an event, the body must be complete, neatly finished, painted,and trimmed. No clear areas except windshields and windows are allowed. No clear areasor stripes through body colors are permitted. No objectionable or suggestive art, decals,or lettering will be permitted.6.1.5 Sharp or otherwise dangerous parts or features on a body are not permitted.6.1.6 All vehicles must have a readily removable body. The body and chassis must be securelyjoined at all times while the vehicle is on the track. Rubber bands are not allowed for thispurpose. If a body comes off a vehicle during a race, the vehicle must be taken off thetrack and the body properly replaced before the race may be resumed.6.1.7 A realistically detailed driver figure consisting of at least a painted head, shoulders, andarms must be mounted or molded in all open cockpit bodies. When the driver figure ismounted as a separate item, the cockpit area of the body must be completely covered,with no open access to the chassis of the vehicle.6.1.8 All molded-in windows must be clearly identified. Side and rear windows may be cut outunless otherwise stated in class rules or specifications. Open windshields are not allowed,except for holes defined in the relevant class rules or specifications. A sunshade band atthe top of the windshield is permitted.6.1.9 For closed-wheel bodies, no portion of the chassis, wheel, tire, or equipment may extendbeyond the body except to the rear.6.1.10 Openings in the body other than those appropriate to full-size vehicle openings such asgrill, scoops, air vents, etc., must be kept to a minimum. Specifically servos, receivers,batteries, and servo savers are not allowed to protrude through the original body shell.6.1.11 Wheel cutouts are allowed on the side plane of the body. They may not extend into thehorizontal plane of the body. Wheel cutouts may not exceed the dimensions specified in27