2022 Series – Thunderslot Rules
Series Manager: Russell
Schedule: Q1 2022 (January-March) – see Google calendar for exact dates.
ThunderSlot was founded by Giovanni Montiglio, a designer from NSR who wanted to create a higher quality but more affordable product, based on design elements that proved successful at both NSR and Slot.It. His inaugural offerings are LOLA T70 MK-III coupes and spyders that were successful in the late 1960s. These cars have fantastic performance out-of-the-box. Components are high-quality including motors equivalent to Slot.It Orange-end-bells (21.5k), NSR style chassis and triangle motor pods, with durable lightweight bodies plus Lexan interiors. The use of a similar platform and minimal modifications makes this both a driving and tuning challenge, weighted toward driver skill.
Final Rules*
Fees: Entrance fee per race is $5 for ASCC premium members, $10 for standard members and $15 for non-members.
Models
#2-Red-coupe Surtees/Hobbs-BOAC500 Brands Hatch 1967 (CA00101S/W)
#2-Yellow-coupe Bonnier/Axelsson-BOAC500 Brands Hatch 1968 (CA00102S/W)
#8-Blue-coupe Leslie/Motschenbacher-Daytona 24Hrs 1969 (CA00103S/W)
#30-Blue-spyder Gurney CANAM Bridgehampton 1966 (CA00201S/W)
#52-White-spyder Revson CANAM Laguna Seca 1967 (CA00202S/W)
White-kit coupe (CA001KS/W)
White-kit spyder/CanAm (CA002KS/W)
Other liveries available; fantasy liveries allowed.
The newer Thunderslot McLarens and McLaren-Elvas will be allowed this year.
Body
OEM Lexan interiors, hard driver, hard glass mandatory
Body must start every race with all major parts intact (e.g. windows, spoilers). Small parts lost in wrecks not required (e.g. antennas, mirrors, wipers, tow hooks)
Duplicate liveries must be unique -at least with different race numbers. Fantasy liveries allowed – white kits must be painted or decaled and have at least two numbers.
Body screws: OEM Torx-6 mandatory. Optionally taped.
Minor Trimming of wheel wells for tire clearance allowed. Excessive trimming determined by Scrutineer.
Motor
OEM 21,500rpm 175gm-cm motor (MTMach21) mandatory. Wrapper or can-tattoos clearly identifying motor must be visible during inspection.
Modifications (rewinds, armature or magnet substitutions, zapping) prohibited.
OEM Can-end screws recommended to secure motor. Gluing allowed.
Chassis and Motor Pod
POD OEM Med (Black MTS001B) mandatory.
CHASSIS OEM Med (Black CHS001B) mandatory.
Re-enforcements allowed (styrene, piano wire, etc) but must be above chassis pan.
Although the OEM body has float -and naturally fits close to the chassis- MINOR trimming to permit float is allowed – however excessive gap prohibited.
Traction magnets prohibited. Ballast allowed, must be above chassis pan.
The small nub on the top of the motor pod directly behind the front motor pod mounting screw can be removed to more easily add ballast.
Any spacers on the front body mount posts may be used to provide clearance for tires or front spoilers.
Guide
OEM Guide (GU001) and new THGU00 deep wood guide allowed
Guide spacers – open choice.
Pick-up braids and motor-lead wires – open choice.
Gears
Pinions and spur gears are open choice
Pinion can be glued with Loctite Red (271)
Wheels
Front: OEM nylon wheels -or- Slot.IT 15X8 alloys (SIW15808215A) allowed.
Rear: OEM 15X10mm Alloy Wheels allowed (THRMR002AL) or (THRMR001AL)
OEM Inserts mandatory (can be painted)
Tires
Front: OEM Treaded 18X9mm (TYC001FR) or Upgrade low-grip16X9mm (TYR003FR) allowed Slot.IT SIPT-15 17×10 Zero Grips allowed.
Rear: OEM Treaded Tires (TYC002R) or Upgrade slick 19X10mm (TYR004R standard) allowed.
Tires may be glued; trued; edges profiled/camfered.
Traction compounds prohibited. Tires cannot protrude beyond wheel-wells/fenders when viewed from above.
Axles
OEM axles mandatory.
Spacers/washers – open choice.
Front axle height adjustment grub screws – open choice.
Power 12 volts
General If it is not mentioned – contact Series Manager for legality (BEFORE the first race). Cars may be presented to Series Manager any time before the first race for a test inspection.
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