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Event Date - Saturday 30th May 2026
Enter at https://www.hillsoffroadrc.com/540-truck-madness
Event Format - IFMAR
* Best 2 of 3, 5 minute qualifiers
* Best 2 of 3 5 minute finals
Event Timing - (timings are approximate and dependant on number of entries received)
* Open practice - 9am-12pm
* Check-in - 10am-12pm
* Qualifying - 12:30pm to 4:30pm
* Finals - 5pm-9pm
* Freestyle Competition - 9pm-9:30pm
Classes -
* 540 2WD Buggy - Handout Hobbywing Brushed Motor - HW30404313 (subsidised motor cost charged at time of entering with entry fee for the class)
* 2WD Stadium Truck - Open motor
* Short Course Truck - Open motors (wind to be no lower wind than 10.5 turn brushless)
Trophies -
* Top Qualifier for each class
* Top 3 for each class
* Master of Madness (Freestyle Champion)
Control Tyres -
* 540 2WD Buggy, rib or pin style front tyres and pin style rear tyres only to be used. Any brand of tyre and inserts allowed
* Open tyre for both truck classes
* Competitor to supply tyres, the club will not be selling tyres at the event
Entry Fee -
* First class - $30
* Second class - $20
* Third class - $20
* Handout Motor - $10 (paid at time of entry for buggy class and can be collected from race control on race day and not prior)
The last event of the night is the Master of Madness (Freestyle Competition). This will be a judged event by nominated judges scoring your best trick out of 3 attempts. This is open to any competitor in attendance and is optional. to compete in.
This event will be streamed live by On Track RC Media
Thank you for to the following event sponsors whom make this event possible:
* Model Engines
* JConcepts
* Campbelltown Hobbies
* RC Hobbyland
Recommended ESC for the brushed 540 class is the Hobbywing Brushed 60A ESC (HWAPWP1060). Competitors to supply ESC, but the club will have for sale for pickup at the event if ordered before 20th May and will have a limited supply also available on the day until stocks last.
Visit to purchase https://www.hillsoffroadrc.com/category/all-products
Alternatively, please visit one of our club supporters to purchase ESC, tyres and any other items you may need for the event https://www.hillsoffroadrc.com/sponsors-resources
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Event Venue
Caterson Drive, Sydney, NSW, Australia, New South Wales 2154, Castle Hill, Australia
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