RULES & GUIDELINES 2008
The following rules for 2008, apply to all classes of cars, except where detailed below. In the event of query, refer to the committee, whose decision is final. Remember the rules are there to ensure a level playing field, better racing and so that we can all have some fun! Cars that infringe the rules will be referred to the club scrutineer / committee. It is the members’ responsibility to ensure that they understand and comply with the rules. Copies are available on request.
PLEASE NOTE: Only cars / spare parts / motors from the following manufacturers are permitted: Ninco, Scalextric, SCX, FLY, Slot-It, ProSlot except in certain one-off events designated by the committee. No cars with lightened bodies or interiors are eligible for racing.
- Motors must be standard. No modifications. Maximum motor revs 25,000 (as per manufacturers rating). SCX Sports Car class must use SCX motors. SuperSports – maximum revs 30,000 (as per manufacturers rating). Random checks will be made.
- Motors must be fitted in the standard mountings / chassis space, without modification. Ninco cars may be used with Mabuchi type or RX motors and mounting brackets available.
- Chassis and Body must be box standard. No cutting; lowering; bending or reshaping from the standard for any reason (except minimal fettling to allow body rock). No light-weight special bodies or chassis allowed in any class.
- Wheels and tyres are open, except as detailed below, as long as they fit the car without modification and do not extend more than 1mm beyond the wheel arch when viewed from above. (Includes aluminum wheels if desired).
Any tyres may be used except silicone or Ortmann tyres.
- Tyres must fit the wheel without distortion. No pneumatic effect tyres will be allowed.
- Tyres may be trued and softened.
- Tyre cleaning fluids must not leave a deposit on the track.
- All cars must go to the line DRY. Oil must not be dropped onto the track.
- Any bearings other than ball race bearings may be used, provided they fit the chassis without modification.
- Any guides may be used. They must fit to the standard chassis / guide holder without modification, unless approved by the committee. Guides may fettled to personal spec ie sanding leading edge.
- All braid used must be matted for racing, to prevent strands of wire shorting the track.
- Gear ratios may be changed, Slot-it or Ninco pro-race gears may be used, except SCX class (see below).
- Gluing in of axles and motors is permitted.
- All cars must have all screens, and interiors in place, including rear or other wings. All rally cars must carry a driver AND navigator figure. These items may be missing only as a result of accidental damage during racing or at the committees’ discretion.
- All cars wheels / tyres may protrude up to a maximum of 1 millimetre (1mm) beyond the centre line of the wheel arch, when viewed from above.
- F1 cars max wheel track width 72mm.
- Cars may have lugs / exhaust detail removed to help flex.
- Screws must be secured so that they do not drop onto the track. Offending drivers will be excluded from the heat under these circumstances.
- ALL cars using standard Ninco NC1 or Mabuchi type motors may be weighted. Weight should not be excessive; and must be secured to prevent dropping onto the track. Weighting material must NOT be visible when viewing the car from above or sides and must be placed INSIDE the car.
All F1 cars may be weighted if required.
- Hand Controllers are of your own choice from Scalextric; M.R.R.C.; Parma; Ninco; FOX or V.I.P. All hand controllers must be standard, no capacitors or smoothing devices are allowed. No electronic controllers are allowed. Home made controllers will be scrutinized to ensure that they conform to the Clubs’ Rules.
CHAMPIONSHIP ROUNDS:
- All drivers must race separate vehicles – no other driver may borrow a car that has already been used in that event (except in designated meetings such as endurance racing).
- The race controller or the marshal on the first bend are responsible for calling for a restart in the event of 3 or more cars (or half the field) de-slotting on the first lap.
- Blue Flag Rule. Just as in “real” racing, a driver being lapped, is obliged to let the faster driver through without hindrance.
- If a car breaks down during a race/heat, it may NOT be replaced by another car. Attempts by the driver or his allocated mechanic, if possible, can be made to fix the vehicle so that it can continue in that race.
SCRUTINEERING:
Scrutineering will take place on a weekly basis. The first & second placed cars at the evening AND 2 cars randomly picked from ALL the entries and examined for legality. Two committee members will examine the cars and the owners will also be present. Any car not found to be compliant will result in the driver not scoring any points in that weeks’ round. If you suspect anyone’s car of not being legal, please report it to a committee member so that the car can be properly examined. Hand controllers will also be randomly checked.
CLASSES:
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FORMULA 1 / INDY CAR / CART – Any F1, Indy or CART single-seater car. Weight may be added. No magnet.
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SPORTS / GT – Any GT car e.g. Mercedes CLK, BMW, Honda NSX, Mosler etc., No magnet. Slot-It manufactured cars must race with in-line motor configuration using a 'Mabuchi' style can.
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TOURING CARS – Any Touring Car. e.g. Ninco DTM, or Fly, Proslot, Alfa 156. No magnet. (Ninco Renault Méganes are eligible, but may only race with a standard NC5 motor)
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RALLY – Any Rally car. Celica, Porsche, Subaru, Peugeot , etc. No magnet. In-line motors only, No angle or sidewinders.
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SUPERSPORTS CARS – Any Sports / GT car with magnet. (Any Motor from designated list of manufacturers up to a maximum rev limit of 30,000K).
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CLASSIC SPORTS / GT – Any classic Sports / GT car that raced at Le Mans or other endurance races from the same championship. All model entries must be a representation of cars that raced Pre 1983. Colour schemes from later years are allowed provided that the model is in no way different to that of the date limit. All cars must be powered by a standard Mabuchi type motor or RX motor (to a limit of 25,000 revs (manufacturers rating) from the designated list of suppliers. No magnet.
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CLUB CARS – Club supplied: SRS2 Jaguar, McLaren F1, Honda NSX, Renault Mégane, Toyota Supra, Group C or other. No magnet. (except SRS2 Jags).
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SCX SPORTS / GT Cars – Any SCX Sports or GT car car. (To include cars that raced in real world sports car events). Cars must be totally standard, using plastic gears and wheels only. Any SCX motor may be used. Rear axle may be changed for similar Scalextric or Ninco plastic variety. Wheels may be replaced with similar plastic type but only from the designated list of manufacturers. Tyres are open, but again, must conform to the designated list of manufacturers. No magnet.
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ENDURANCE SERIES – Club supplied: NSX, BMW etc No magnet. Races will be anti-clockwise, and personal laps (to an accuracy of 1/10 of a lap) will be counted in the championship rounds.
POWER BOOSTERS:
Club-owned power boosters will be supplied to anyone wishing to use them whilst racing a car equipped with any SCX motor. It is the members’ responsibility to make sure that the box is returned or passed to the next driver in good order.
Remember – Car/Spares manufactures allowed are: - Ninco, Fly, Scalextric, Proslot, SCX. or Slot-It. If in doubt ask a committee member!
Any new model of car issued AFTER 31st December 2007, by the approved brands listed above, will NOT be allowed to race until it has been approved by the committee. If you do race such a car, your results will not count for Championship points. This rule does not cover repaints of existing models.
Any car using NC1/Mabuchi type motor can be weighted as described in the rules. No classes may use magnets except SuperSports and Jaguar Club Cars.
Four-wheel drive cars may run as 2-wheel drive.
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