Originally Posted by YoDog

1/8 electric on-road is not an official class. (yet)
As most classes start as an experiment and eventually grow in popularity until enough enthusiasm surrounds a given scale or design thus evolving into a validated class.
It's really all about popularity. If enough people find the class enjoyable, more will join the competition.

Let's hope that the manufacturers continue to see growth in the electric 1/8th scale segment and someday it will be an official class.