2026 Metro Masters


 

Format

We will be running 5 qualifiers and 5 finals for all classes.

Best 3 qualifiers and best 3 finals will count.

A 3 minute seeding round (fastest 3 consecutive laps) will be used to order the heats for the qualifier. 

    Schedule

    Friday 9 January 2026

    • Track prepped and open for practice
    • Depending on how busy things get, we may move to a controlled schedule to give everyone an equal chance

    Saturday 10 January 2025

    • 8:00am control tyre collection
    • 8:30am track clean
    • 9:00am drivers briefing
    • 9:30am start
    • Seeding - 1 round
    • Qualifying – 5 rounds for all classes
    • Aiming to finish by around 4:30pm

    Sunday 11 January 2024

    • 7:30am control tyre collection
    • 8:00am track clean
    • 8:30am drivers briefing
    • 9:00am start
    • Finals - 5 mains for all classes
    • Aiming to finish by around 3:30pm

     

    Depending on the weather forecast, the club reserves the right to amend the schedule. Any changes will be clearly communicated to racers.

    Track Layout

    The “Masters” layout will be used for the event and run in an anti-clockwise direction down the back straight.


    Event Coverage

    Event timing will be available via the TFTR LiveTime site.

    The event will also be live streamed straight to the TFTR YouTube channel.


    Classes

    Classes include:

    • Kyosho Fazer
    • ISTC 21.5T Juniors
    • ISTC 21.5T Touring Car
    • ISTC 13.5T Touring Car
    • ISTC Modified Touring Car
    • TCR
    • Over 50's GT
    • Vintage Trans Am (VTA)
    • 1/12th Scale 13.5T
    • Heritage Touring Car (Pre 2010)

     

    No cross entry between ISTC classes.

    While this is not a RCRA sanctioned event, RCRA class rules apply unless otherwise stated. 


    Heritage Touring Car

    Cars must be 2010 or earlier (meaning cars like Tamiya 415's, early X-Rays, Team Associated shaft and belt driven cars etc. are eligible). 

    Cars can run a silver can brushed motor or a 21.5T brushless motor with a fixed FDR of no lower than 3.8. 

    Ideally cars will run period bodies. We will have a specific concourse trophy for this category.

    We must stress that this class is for those who wish to re-live the glory days of the hobby and bring out their prized shelf queens for some action. It's not designed for balls out competition!


    Race Fees

    • $30 for first class 
    • $20 for each additional class
    • $45 per set of control tyres 


    Control Tyres

    Main control tyres VAULK VK-2036W Pre-Glued 36SK Touring Car Tire on White Dish Wheels.

    TCR (rear) tyres are open but must be rubber with spoked rims.

    VTA tyres must be:

    • HPI D Compound VTA tyres:
      • Vintage Racing Tire #4793 (front) and #4797 (rear)
      • Vintage Slick Racing Tire #4791 (front) and #4792 (rear)
      • Vintage Performance Tire #102993 (front) and #102994 (rear)
      • Mounted an any HPI VTA Wheels
      • Supplied insert must be used
    • Protoform pre-mounted VTA tyres
      • VTA Front Tires (26mm) Mounted #10140 17 (white) OR 10140 18 (black)
      • VTA Rear Tires (31mm) Mounted #10139 17 (white) OR 10139 18 (black)
    • Gravity pre-mounted VTA tyres (sets of 4)

    Tyres for 12th scale class are open.

    Control tyres will be available for sale directly from the club or from Smokem Racing.


    Tyre Limits For Touring Car Classes

    Kyosho Fazer - 1 set
    ISTC 21.5T Juniors - 1 set
    ISTC 21.5T Touring Car - 2 sets
    ISTC 13.5T Touring Car - 3 sets
    ISTC Modified Touring Car - 4 sets
    Over 50's GT - 2 sets
    TCR – 1 set
    Heritage Touring Car - 1 set


    Tyre Rules

    • Tyres will be available for purchase at entry as well as additional sets (up to maximum allowances) during the weekend.
    • There are to be no modifications made to the tyre assembly (i.e. air holes in the rims must not be made bigger).
    • Re-gluing and tyre balancing is allowed.
    • Tyres will be marked by the race organisers and checked regularly, tyres are allocated to you and your class.
    • Tyres may be interchanged within the sets purchased by a driver for that class without penalty.
    • It is the drivers’ responsibility to ensure that all identifying marks on the tyre assembly are not damaged.
    • You may not use another entrant’s tyre(s).
    • Tyres must be collected prior to racing and must be returned before you leave the track on Saturday. Drivers failing to return tyres on Saturday will be disqualified.
    • Tyres are the property of the entrant at the conclusion of the event.


    Tyre Additive

    To be confirmed.

    Both additive and cleaner are to be self provided.  


    Electrical Safety And Air Compressors 

    In the interests of safety, the event organisers recommend that 240V electrical equipment be tested for safety prior to the event (i.e power supplies, soldering irons, power boards).
    We reserve the right to refuse the use of any equipment considered unsafe.
    The club air compressor will be available for use by all entrants. Personal air compressors may not be used to reduce noise and potential power spikes.


    Trophies

    1st, 2nd and 3rd places in each class will receive a trophy.


    Transponders

    MyLaps and AMBrc transponders are supported.
    MRT mPTX personal transponders are supported.
    Club transponders can be made available if required.


    Seating

    Undercover bench space is reserved for members with reserved spaces and interstate entrants.
    Competitors must bring their own tents, tables, chairs and power leads – there is ample room for these.
    The club has limited tables, chairs and tents available. If you require this please reach out to the club directly and put in a request - we will do our best to accommodate you.


    Catering

    BBQ lunch on both days.
    Soft drinks, water, chocolates and chips are available for purchase from the club via our vending machine at any time.


    Event Rules

    Technical regulations:

    • Random weight and voltage checks will be conducted throughout the weekend.
    • The club multimeter and scales will be used so please ensure you are compliant with those.
    • Any competitors found to be cheating in any way will be asked to leave the event - no warnings will be provided. This event is supposed to be fun and enjoyable and cheating of any description will not be tolerated.

    Modified, 13.5T, 17.5T and 21.5T motors:

    • Any approved (ROAR, BRCA, RCRA, EFRA) motor can be used.

    Specific class rules can be found here:

    • RCRA rules can be found here.
    • TCR class rules can be found here (with the exception of a controlled front tyre).


    Code Of Conduct

    This meet will be run in accordance with the TFTR Code of Conduct which is available on our website here.
    The aim is for all drivers to have fun and we will have a zero-tolerance approach to any poor sportsmanship, bad language, or general breaches of the code.


    Accommodation

    The closest accommodation to the track is as follows:

    Crystal Brook Tourist Park
    182 Heidelberg-Warrandyte Road, Doncaster East
    3.8km away - Website

    Quest Doncaster
    845-855 Doncaster Road, Doncaster
    5.4km away - Website

    Beau Monde International
    934-938 Doncaster Road, Doncaster East
    7km away - Website

    Mercure Doncaster
    6 Tower St, Doncaster
    4.6km away - Website