Series Manager: David C. (aka Butch)
Period: H2 – July – Dec (1 round per month)
The years of 1976-82 were host to the 4th Generation Group 5 Series. The period rules dictated that the lines of a production car needed to be maintained above the wheel arches, mostly everything else was unrestricted. These turbocharged Monsters with 500+ HP under the hood and no traction control or fancy driving aids demanded every last bit of skill of those who dared tame them.
Fees: $5 ASCC Premium Members, $10 ASCC Standard Members, $15 non-members.
**Previous Season Rules – Subject to Revision**
- Previous Rules: 2021 Racer Sideways Group 5 (Subject to revision. Proposed open series
Models Allowed (All Racer Sideways Group 5)
- Ferrari 512BB
- Lancia Stratos
- Lancia Beta Montecarlo
- BMW M1
- BMW 320i
- Ford Mustang
- Ford Escort
- Ford Capri
- Porsche 935 K2
- Porsche Moby Dick
- Toyota Celica
- Nissan Skyline
- Manufacturer’s FB page: Racer Slot Cars
- Example vendor websites:
Body
- Clear window material must be used where the real car has clear material.
- Racing numbers must be visible in three places on body. Racing numbers must match. Bodies may be painted in fantasy or realistic liveries. Non-decorated cars (for example plain white kits) are not allowed.
- Headlights and tail lights are required, but are not required to actually illuminate.
Interior
- Helmeted 3D driver figure, with representation of at least head, shoulders, and arms.
- Driver shall be positioned somewhere near where he would be in real life (ie-in proper seating area and able to “see” out the windshield).
- Interior, with representation of at least dashboard top and rear shelf, as appropriate to actual car (Lightweight materials may be used).
- Interior must be so that one cannot see drive-train (motor, gears, axle, driveshaft-etc) when looking in through windows.
- Must have full windshield and full rear window. Must also have any rear passenger windows in place. Windows may be vacuum formed.Only the windows in the doors, both sides, may be removed.
Chassis
- Only the chassis designed for the model may be used.
- The chassis may be sanded to allow for body float. The gap between the chassis and body may not be wider than the width of a credit card.
Motor-Pod
- Slot-it Motor Pod mandatory
- Inline s-can motor orientation mandatory.
- All off-sets allowed.
- Only flashing may be removed from motor pod to allow better float. Excessive removal of material determined by scrutineer.
- Slot.it stop/axle collars allowed. Spacers/washers open choice.
- Slot.it spherical bushings mandatory.
- Motor pod screws are open choice.
- Tape may be used to prevent the Pod Screws from falling out.
Magnets
- Magnets are expressly forbidden.
Motor
- Any commercially available sealed-can slot car motor that produces up to 25K rpm at 12 Volts is allowed. No rewinds or “mod motors” allowed.
- Magnetic down force from motor may not exceed 40 grams as checked with a Magnet Marshal, exclusive of car weight.
- Motor can be glued/taped/screwed in place. Pods can be taped or glued to restrict movement.
Gears
- Open.
- Gears may not contact the track surface.
Axles
- Open.
Suspension
- Spring and magnetic suspension packages are allowed.
Wheels
- Front Wheels Minimum size is nominal 15.8mm diameter over center-rib.
- Rear Wheels Minimum size is nominal 15.8mm diameter over center-rib.
- Reasonable scale appearing inserts are required in all wheels, unless the wheels have scale appearance and detail. Blank disc wheels, and wheels pierced with simple holes, must be covered with inserts.
Tires
- Front tires:
- Minimum front tire width is 8mm; Maximum front tire width is 10mm.
- Minimum front tire diameter is 18mm; Maximum front diameter is 22mm.
- Rear tires:
- Minimum rear tire width is 8mm; Maximum rear tire width is 12mm.
- Minimum rear tire diameter is 18mm; Maximum rear tire diameter is 22mm.
- Tires must appear to be black.
- Tires may be of any rubber/urethane compound. Silicon tires are expressly forbidden.
- No chemical treatment (such as oil soaking) is permitted.
- Tires may not project beyond the body when the car is at rest on a level track, as viewed from directly above.
Weight
- Maximum weight is 125 grams.
- Minimum weight is 70 grams.
- 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.
Track Power
- The series will be raced at 12 Volts.
- 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.