Series Manager: David.
This series will be raced in the forth quarter of 2016 (Q4).
***** This series was cancelled during the club’s February 2017 meeting.
The club voted to race a British Touring Car Championship Series based on Scalextric *****
Fees
Entrance fee per race is $5 for ASCC members and $10 for non-members.
Models Allowed
- BRM TTS Slot Sidecar (BRM-SDC01, BRM-SDC04, BRM-SDC05).
Body
- No modifications to the body are allowed.
- Body must start every race with all major parts intact.
- Driver and passenger must always be in place during green flag conditions. If either becomes detached from a car, it must be refitted to the sidecar under green flag conditions. The race will not stop for a driver or passenger incident. If the racer fails to replace the driver or passenger before the end of the heat, a 10 lap penalty will be imposed and laps will not count onwards until the driver or passenger are re-placed. If the driver or passenger becomes detached in the last 5 seconds of the race (Equivalent to the last lap) no penalty will be imposed.
- No modifications to the driver or passenger are permitted.
- Passenger (Monkey) can be any of BRM versions.
- If white body kit is used, exterior of body must be painted with at least one coat of paint.
- Body screws are open choice; they must be taped over to prevent loss during the race. The tape may not control body or pod movement. If a screw falls off the car, a 5 lap penalty will be imposed if the screw causes an issue with a competitor’s car.
- Light kits are not permitted.
Chassis
- No modifications to chassis allowed unless otherwise specified.
- Only the factory (black anodized aluminum) chassis is allowed – factory or replacement.
- Chassis may not be sanded. Series manager will disqualify a car from racing if chassis material has been removed.
- BRM guides ony —> Deep guide version needs to be researched.
- Pick-up braids are free choice.
- Traction magnets are not allowed.
- Ballast is allowed. Ballast must be above the chassis pan / inside the car. No ballast is allowed under the chassis pan. Ballast may be glued or taped. Ballast should not be visible from the outside of the car. If ballast finds its way off the car, a 5 lap penalty will be imposed if ballast causes an issue with a competitor’s car.
- Lead wires are free choice, but must not be used to control front axle ride height.
Motor
- Stock 23000 RPM motor is mandatory.
- Modifications to the motor are not allowed.
Gears
- Stock configuration is mandatory:
- 33 tooth spur gear – factory stock
- 11 tooth pinion —> A metal alternative needs to be researched.
- Modifications to gears and pinions are not allowed.
Wheels
- Factory wheels are mandatory. Replacement part numbers will be listed once available.
- Factory wheel inserts are mandatory. Replacement part numbers will be listed once available.
- Modifications to the wheels are not allowed.
Axles
- Only solid BRM axles are allowed.
- Modifications to the axles are not allowed.
Tires
- Front tire: Factory Stock. Replacement part numbers will be listed once available.
- Minimum front tire diameter is XXmm — needs research.
- Rear tire: Factory Stock. Replacement part numbers will be listed once available.
- Tires may be glued to the wheels.
- Tires may be trued and have their edges rounded. Removing the threads from tires is permitted.
- No traction compounds are allowed.
Track Power
The series will be raced at XX Volts. Since gearing and motors are stock, this series will likely run at a higher voltage.
General
If it is not mentioned it is not legal.
These rules were written to create a fair event and not for racers to look for loopholes.
Rules can be discussed at the club’s forums until declared final: https://austinslotcarclub.com/forums/topic/2017-sidecar-rules-discussion/