RULES & GUIDELINES 2010

The following rules 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 from the committee on request.

Membership. Adult: £10.00, Child (under 16): £5.00
Race fees. Adult Member: £5.00, Child Member (under 16): £FREE
Visitors /Non members. Adults first week free, then £6.00 Child (under 16): £3.00

PLEASE NOTE: Only cars / spare parts / motors from the following manufacturers are permitted: Ninco, Scalextric, SCX, FLY, Slot-It, ProSlot, Spirit except in certain one-off events designated by the committee.

• Motors must be standard. No modifications. Maximum motor revs 25,000 (as per manufacturers rating). SCX Sports Car class must use SCX motors. (4h motor permitted). 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. Classic Cars/Group C must run with Mabuchi type motor.
• Chassis and Body must be box standard. No cutting; lowering; bending or reshaping from the standard for any reason. Lightened bodies that come with the car or as an approved manufacturers extra are permitted.
• 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). Tyres. 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.
• F1 cars MUST use F1 Wheels and Tyres.
• Body Rock is permitted (loosening of mounting screws)
• Screws must be secured (tape over holes if in doubt) so that they do not drop onto the track. Offending drivers will be excluded from the heat under these circumstances.
• ALL cars 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.
• 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. No electronic controllers. Home built controllers are not permitted.

CHAMPIONSHIP ROUNDS:
No driver may borrow a car that has already been used by another driver in the round. (except in designated meetings such as endurance racing).
The race controller or the marshals 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.
Breakdowns: 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. Hand controllers will also be randomly checked.

THIS YEARS CLASSES AT A GLANCE:

SPORTS / GT. - Any Sports or GT car e.g. Acura, Ford GT, Honda NSX, Mosler etc., (To include cars that have raced in real world Sports car events) No magnet. If Slot-It manufactured cars race with a large can motor (Ninco NC6 or Boxer 2 for example) it must be mounted in-line. No off-set cradles or magnetic suspension cradles are permitted.

FORMULA 1. - Modern SCX Hi-nose cars only.(NOT the 1st High nose 7UP or Barclay Jordan). Any SCX motor allowed, Slot-it / Ninco F1 wheels and axle may be used. Weight may be added. No magnet.

TOURING CARS. - Any European style Touring Car. e.g. BMW, Calibra, Alfa 156. (Ninco Renault Megane, Spirit Cars and Fly BMW / Alfa etc limited to NC5 only). No magnet.

RALLY. - Any Rally car. Celica, Porsche, Subaru, Peugeot , etc. In line motors only. Spirit cars limited to NC5 motor only. No magnet.

CLUB CARS. - Club supplied: SRS2 Jaguar, McLaren F1 GT, Honda NSX, Group C or other. Each lane will have the same car and will be supplied by the club.

SCX Sports / GT Cars. - Any SCX Sports or GT car. (To include cars that have 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 sized 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.

CLASSIC SPORTS / GT (pre 1994). - 25k max revs mabuchi type, tyres can be changed. No magnet. Basically any car that raced at Le Mans or other Sports /GT events up until seasons end 1993.

SINGLE CAR. - Ninco Lexus - Tyres optional. Weight allowed. NC5 motors only. No lightened interiors or "racing" chassis. Rear axle and gears may be changed to Slot-It or Ninco metal gearing type.

All cars must be available to buy from the shops on or before December 31st 2009. (This does not include new re-liveries of existing cars).

POWER BOOSTERS:
Club-owned power boosters will be supplied to anyone wishing to use them whilst racing a car equipped with an SCX motor.

Remember - Car/Spares manufactures allowed are: - Ninco, Fly, Scalextric, Proslot, SCX, Spirit or Slot-It. If in doubt ask a committee member! Any new car issued after December 31st 2009 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.

Last update: 28 / 01 / 2010. Whilst the comittee endevour to publish the above without error, obviously mistakes / typos can creep in. If you spot anything strange, please let us know before you turn up to race with a special car!

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