The FIX Enduro
The FIX Enduro is a one of kind rc scale endurance challenge that tests man & machine against nature & time. It doesn’t matter what endurance class you drive in, whether it’s the 3 Hour Enduro or the 6 Hour Enduro or the 12 Hour Enduro, it will take patience, tactics, & a little luck if you want to finish line.
The FIX Enduro course is designed to test equipment & the drivers. Drive in the 12 Hour Certification Class to earn the companies of the products that you use, the coveted RECON G6 Certified Stamp; a logo that a company can use to validate the quality of their products. I take this validation very serious, therefore great care is given during course design to achieve a course that realistically tests the product. Strategy, endurance, comradery, & perseverance is what it will take to finish any of the 12 Hour Certification Class. Finishing is winning. Do Work, Drivers!
The 3 Hour FIX Enduro Classes.
- Adult / Kid Classes*
4200 Solo Class - 1 driver, 1 car. Tire height maximum is 4.2in / 106mm.
4800 Solo Class - 1 driver, 1 car. Tire height maximum is 4.8in / 122mm.
5800 Solo Class - 1 driver, 1 car. Tire height maximum is 5.8in / 147mm.
3 Hour Class description – Complete as many laps as possible in the 3 Hour time limit, plus one additional lap before a driver sees the finish line. Drivers will have special skills challenges to complete in order to finish. 3 driver minimum make a class. Classes will be combined to make a class if required.
The 6 Hour FIX Enduro Classes.
- Adults / Kids*
4200 Solo Class - 1 driver, 1 car. Tire height maximum is 4.2in / 106mm.
4800 Solo Class - 1 driver, 1 car. Tire height maximum is 4.8in / 122mm.
5800 Solo Class - 1 driver, 1 car. Tire height maximum is 5.8in / 147mm.
6 Hour Class description – Complete as many laps as possible in the 6 Hour time limit, plus one additional lap before a driver sees the finish line. Drivers will have special skills challenges to complete in order to finish. 3 driver minimum make a class. Classes will be combined to make a class if required.
The 12 Hour Enduro Classes.
- Adult
4200 Solo Class - 1 driver, 1 car. Tire height maximum is 4.2in / 106mm.
4800 Solo Class - 1 driver, 1 car. Tire height maximum is 4.8in / 122mm.
5800 Solo Class - 1 driver, 1 car. Tire height maximum is 5.8in / 147mm.
Team Class** - 3 drivers, 3 cars. Tire height open to all solo class sizes or 3 drivers using one car.
Elite Class*** - 1 driver, 1 car. Tire height open to all solo class sizes.
12 Hour Class description – Complete as many laps as possible in the 12 Hour time limit, plus one additional lap before a driver sees the finish line. Drivers will have special skills challenges to complete in order to finish. 3 driver minimum make a class. Classes will be combined to make a class if required.
*Kids Classes - All kids 15 & under must have a parent or guardian’s signature to drive in any of The FIX Enduro classes. It is highly recommended that no child under the age of 15 compete in the 12 hour enduro class.
**12 Hour Team Class – Teams can be 3 drivers each driving their own truck or 3 drivers sharing one truck if the team is trying to certify a kit.
***12 Hour Elite Class. This class is for the scale endurance athlete that enjoy pushing the limits. These drivers achieve distances with their rc scale cars that were not thought possible. Reaching marathon distances in 12 hours or less, the strategy of these athletes are simple; drive smart, make quick repairs, and RUN!
The FIX Enduro Rules
- The fix is a multi-lap endurance race. Drivers will negotiate a marked stage that will feature various types of driving conditions that will continually test driver and machine. All drivers must stay on the course. If a driver walks/runs or drive outside marked areas, the driver will be disqualified. - The FIX Enduro course will be open for pre-running the day before the event.
- Drivers will be tasked with performing driver challenges during the event.
- A winch is not mandatory, but there may be a mandatory winch section. If a driver does not have a winch, he/she must use the supplied winch to complete the section or use the winch by-pass line.
- A tow strap is mandatory and will be used during the mandatory winching section & other special skills sections, if required.
- Sand ladders / ramps are mandatory and will be used is a special skill section.
- NO HAND of GOD! Or otherwise known as “HOGGING”. The technique of using your hand or foot to place your car back on its wheels after a crash, roll over, or any mishap. All roll overs, assisted climbs, or extractions must be done with a winch or with the help of a fellow competitor using his vehicle in a scale fashion to assist in a vehicle recovery or using a tow strap in a scale fashion is the only way to properly recover or assist a vehicle. Any driver “hogging” their vehicle is subject to disqualification.
- Driver must check in with The FIX officials every lap. Not doing so, will result the lap not being counted or a lap penalty. It is the responsibility of each driver to stop, state their name, & wait until a FIX Official instructs them to continue.
- A designated pit area will be provided for all 12 Hour Classes. All drivers are highly recommended to use the assigned pit area. Bring your own table and all necessary equipment you may need.
- Drivers are allowed a maximum of 3 batteries total and only two batteries are allowed on stage at any given time. The third battery must remain in the driver’s pit area. A 850mah battery or smaller may be used to power winch and/or lights.
- - 12 Hour Enduro Class are limited to 3 batteries to power the vehicle. One battery can be up to 6000mah, but must be registered at driver check-in. The other 2 batteries cannot exceed 5000mah per battery. Limit 3 to compete with. Batteries can be ran in parallel if a driver chooses. There is a two battery per driver limit on course. An additonal battery may be used to power lights &/or winch. This additional battery cannot exceed 850mah.
- 12 Hour Solo Drivers will have a mandatory 30 min rest period during the first 8 hours. If a driver fails to take this mandatory rest period on their own, the driver will be required to take a 45 min break at the completion of the current lap that the 8-hour mark expired on.
- Teams will have a mandatory 30 min rest period for each driver in the first 8 hours. Only one team member at a time may take the mandatory break. If the team is sharing one car, then no mandatory break is required.
- Solo Drivers & Teams can have one mechanic. The mechanic can assist the driver everywhere on course except the “driver only” area. The “Driver Only” area is a section of the course that if a driver’s car breaks down, the driver must make the repairs on course. A driver may receive assistance from a fellow competitor, but any outside assistance given to a driver inside the “Driver Only” area, will result in a disqualification. A driver may carry tools and spare parts with them on stage for any repairs of any breakage while on stage. If a driver does not have what he/she needs to complete the repair, they must leave their rig on stage at the location of the breakage. The broken rig should be set just off to the side of the trail. The Driver may then return to their pits and get what they need to complete the repair. All repairs / breakage must be reported at the end of the lap that the breakage occurred on at the Start/Finish area.
- Every driver checking in for the mandatory break, must impound their vehicle for the duration of the break. The vehicle must be whole. The Mechanic nor the Driver may not check or repair car while it’s impounded.
- Tenth Scale RC scale endurance vehicles only. 4-wheel drive is mandatory. All vehicles must come standard from the manufacturer with 1.55 wheels & tires or 1.9 wheels and tires or 2.2 wheels and tires.
- Tires must be a scale replica or licensed scale tire. The tires may be siped or grooved, but those tires will not be eligible for certification. NO CUT & SHUTS & NO COMP TIRES are allowed. A useable spare tire must be mounted on the truck & will be used during the 12-hour Enduro Class only. Once the tire has been used, it does not need to mounted back on the vehicle.
- Vehicles must have an interior 2D or 3D, a driver, a first aid kit, side mirrors, a fuel cell or spare fuel can, a scale fire extinguisher, a scale cowbell, a scale gps or scale map, & one scale “drivers choice” item. If a RTR kit is being certified and comes with no interior or tinted windows is the only exception.
- For a company to earn the RECON G6 Certified Stamp for a Kit, vehicle must be stock and/or upgraded with only the manufacturer available upgraded parts. Wheels & Tires can be changed.
- Drivers attempting to certify a vehicle. That vehicle must be stock and/or upgraded with only the available parts for the vehicle from the vehicle manufacturer. The stock rims and tires may be aftermarket. The stock electronics must be used, unless the kit version of the vehicle is being certified. The stock servo must be used.
- Broken parts and/or equipment failure will not be penalized. All drivers can make all repairs after reporting breakage to the FIX Officials at the start/finish check in station.
- All driver & driving challenges must be completed every lap, unless it is otherwise stated by the FIX Officials.
Course / Skill Sections / Possible Challenges
The course will be designed to test a driver’s ability and their scale adventure rig’s capability. There may be driver challenges during the stage. The course will feature natural terrain such as rock, sand, mud, clear dirt, and everything in between. Designed for fun, not failure, there is no other rc scale endurance experience like the Fix Enduro.
The course will be marked with ribbon, arrows, trail markers, and/or any combination of the 3. Areas will be marked for vehicle only sections. In the sections, no driver is permitted to walk in the area. If you must aid your vehicle in these areas, do so with care and only in the allowed ways.
Winching Challenge - a driver must attach his tow strap to the supplied anchor point, then attach his/her winch to the tow strap and winch up the obstacle. If you do not have a winch, then attach your tow strap to your vehicle and the supplied winch and winch yourself up the challenge.
Driver Challenge(s) - A driver must stand at a marked location and navigate a set course. DO NOT ROLL OVER During this Challenge. If a driver needs to assist their car back to its tires, he/she must first ring the bell of shame, then using their tow strap in a scale fashion, may go roll their car back onto its tires.
Team Driver Challenge(s) - One team member will be guided by his teammates through a marked course.
Driving Challenge(s) - A driver may or may not have to pull / recover / or drag and an object a certain distance.
Driving Challenge(s) - A driver may or may not have to navigate through clear dirt.
DO WORK, DRIVERS!
Note - Intel may change. All changes will be posted or announced at each driver’s meeting before the start. More intel may be added. All new intel will be posted or announced at each driver’s meeting before the start.
