Asia Nitro Party

Welcome to the Asia Nitro Party – Asia’s premier nitro on-road racing event!

We are excited to host three thrilling classes of nitro racing: 1/8 Nitro Can-Am, 1/8 Nitro GT, and 1/10 Nitro.

Entry fee for each class is US$100. Drivers are required to pay a US$20 non-refundable registration confirmation fee online, with the remaining US$80 due at the track before racing begins.

Secure your spot early and join us for a weekend of high-speed competition, and nitro-fuelled excitement!

Technical Specifications

Tires: 

From controlled practice onwards, only tires provided and sold by the event organizer may be used. Unlimited quantity allowed. Prohibited: Tire softener, grinding. Tires must not leave the paddock and must be returned after the race.

Fuel:

Designated fuel brands exclusively permitted: MAXIMA, YS POWER FUEL. Specific nitro blend percentages apply per class (see class-specific rules).

Body Shell: 

Must comply with IFMAR regulations, retaining original model shape, windows, and aerodynamic wings. Must be fully painted and decorated; clear shells or simple sticker decoration are prohibited.

Pre- & Post-Race Inspection: 

Tires, appearance, and dimensions checked before each race. Post-race inspection is mandatory. Failure or skipping inspection results in disqualification for that round.

Race Procedures & Penalties

Start Procedure: 

Controlled practice and qualifying use rolling start. Finals use grid start. Before finals, after warm-up laps, assistants hold cars at the grid. At the referee's countdown from 10 to 3, assistants place cars on track and must not touch them again; start at the timing signal.

Assistants: 

Each racer may have 1–2 assistants during the race.

Repairs & Refuelling: 

Must be done via the pit lane entrance or by assistants retrieving cars without obstructing others. Cars must be removed from the pit lane for repairs/refuelling; otherwise, a Stop & Go penalty applies.

On-Track Behaviour: 

Cars leaving the track must return to the original point before continuing. Lapped cars must yield to leaders. Dangerous driving or intentional collisions may result in verbal warnings or Stop & Go penalties. Repeat offenses can result in disqualification of best result. Cars serving Stop & Go cannot be serviced/refuelled in the pit lane.

Class-Specific Rules

1/8 GP Track

Technical Specifications:

Independent suspension, four-wheel drive.Body shell width ≤ 277 mm.Internal combustion engine displacement ≤ 3.5 cc (Class 21).Fuel from tank to carburetor inlet ≤ 125 cc (including fuel filter).Total weight without fuel and timing device ≥ 2350 g.No electric starter devices allowed.Fuel blend: 25% nitro.

Race Format:

Controlled Practice: Two rounds, each 4 min; fastest consecutive three laps used for qualifying seeding.Qualifying: 4–5 rounds (number determined by Organizing Committee). For 4 rounds: best 2 count. For 5 rounds: best 3 count.Finals: Full Christmas tree format.Duration: Grand Final: 45 min 1/2 Finals: 20 min 1/4 Finals and below: 15 min

1/8 Nitro GT

Technical Specifications:

Independent suspension, four-wheel drive.Shaft-driven transmission only (belt/chain prohibited).Only centrifugal clutches permitted; sprung clutches prohibited.Width ≤ 310 mm, wheelbase 270–379 mm.Thickness ≤ 0.7 mm.Total height (with body and wing) ≤ 250 mm.Maximum width 217 mm, maximum chord length 77 mm.Fuel tank volume ≤ 150 cc.Engine displacement ≤ 3.5 cc (21-class, ≤5 scavenging ports); road engines prohibited.Minimum weight ≥ 3400 g (without fuel and transponder).No electric starter devices.Fuel blend: 25% nitro.

Body Regulations:

Front window opening ≤ 10 mm, roof fuel hole ≤ 50 mm, front window intake ≤ 80 mm, igniter access ≤ 35 mm, carburetor needle hole ≤ 15 mm, antenna hole ≤ 10 mm.VDS spade-type bodies prohibited.

Race Format:

Controlled Practice: Two rounds, each 6 min; fastest consecutive three laps used for qualifying seeding.Qualifying: 4–5 rounds (number determined by Organizing Committee). For 4 rounds: best 2 count. For 5 rounds: best 3 count.Finals: Full Christmas tree format.Duration: Grand Final: 45 min 1/2 Finals: 30 min 1/4 Finals and below: 15 min

1/8 Electric GT

Technical Specifications:

Independent suspension, four-wheel drive.Shaft-driven transmission only (belt/chain prohibited).Width ≤ 310 mm, wheelbase 270–379 mm.Thickness ≤ 0.7 mm.Total height (with body and wing) ≤ 250 mm.Maximum width 217 mm, maximum chord length 77 mm.Body shape, windows, and fixed wings must remain unmodified.VDS spade-type bodies prohibited.Weight ≥ 3800 g.SWEEP tires provided by organizer must be used.

Race Format:

Controlled Practice: Two rounds, each 5 min; fastest consecutive three laps used for qualifying seeding.Qualifying: Four rounds, each 5 min; best 2 of 4 rounds determine ranking.Finals: A Main: 3 rounds B Main: 2 rounds C/D/E Mains: 1 round 

*(May be adjusted by competition committee if time permits.)*

1/10 GP 200mm TC

Technical Specifications:

Refer to IFMAR 1:10 Nitro Rules for general specifications.Fuel blend: 16% nitro.Matrix tires provided by organizer must be used.

Race Format:

Controlled Practice: Two rounds, each 4 min; fastest consecutive three laps used for qualifying seeding.Qualifying: 4–5 rounds (number determined by Organizing Committee). For 4 rounds: best 2 count. For 5 rounds: best 3 count.Finals: A Main: 30 min B Main: 20 min C Main: 15 min