The rules are fairly relaxed here, as far as what all you can run. If you're just starting, then you'd end up in the Sportsman class, where we pretty much let anything fly. Once you get the hang of it, the Stock class has a bit more rules to it.

On batteries, you can basically use anything. Most guys are running 3000 or 3300 Nickel-Metal Hydride packs (NiMH). They range in price anywhere from $30 to $80 depending on how good of a pack you want. For just starting, I wouldn't spend too much on batteries; just 2 or 3 3000 stick packs should be enough to start out on (and cheap).

There are also many club members who are willing to unload batteries at good prices.

Also for tires, try Sorex 24s and/or 20s for your car. Those are what works best on our carpet. Most guys are running Trinity "Revenge of the Monster" stock motors, or Trinity Green Machine 3 stock motors.

If you have any more questions, feel free to ask! We run practice on Tuesday nights, points racing on Friday nights, and more racing on Sunday mornings. Friday night seems to get the best turnouts so far.