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    If the Targa Florio is viewed as a continuation, I would like to propose the NSR Porsche 997 Challenge. Rules below:

    NSR Porsche 997 Challenge.
    This is a Box-stock time-trial series featuring the NSR Porsche 997. The idea being the cars are as close to stock, and to each other as practical.
    Stock chassis motor and pod, wheels, NSR tires. Can change out guide for another NSR guide, Ballast OK, that’s about it.
    Race format: 60 laps on road track, (lane TBD by lot) or 40 laps on rally track.
    Alternately for the road track , we race head-to-head, as usual, but set the software for 60 lap heats, not 5 minute heats.
    Track choice to be determined by coin toss AFTER TECH.

    Body
    The body cannot be modified in any way.
    The stock plastic cockpits and glass are mandatory
    Lexan cockpits or glass are prohibited.
    Body must start every heat with radiators, windows, and wings in their correct location.  If any of these items fall off during a heat they must be repaired before the next heat starts.
    Antennas, mirrors, wipers, and tow hooks are not required and do not have to be replaced if they come off.
    White kits are allowed but must be painted, or uniquely decaled.  At least two numbers must be visible.
    Duplicate liveries are discouraged.
    Body screws open choice.  These can be taped to prevent loss. Any car that loses a screw and causes an issue with a competitor’s car May have a 15 second penalty applied.
    Chassis
    No modifications to the chassis are allowed.
    The stock NSR BLACK chassis must be used
    Guide
    NSR guides are mandatory.
    Pick-up braids are open choice.
    Guide spacers are open choice
    NSR RED drop-arm mandatory. May be loose or fixed
    Set Up
    Wheel/tire must not be visible outside wheel-well/fender when viewed from above.
    Guides may be trimmed and profiled.
    Magnetic downforce cannot exceed (some arbitrary figure) grams.
    Motor
    Stock NSR Shark 21.5, or King 21/evo must be used
    Lead wires and lead wire guide terminals are open choice.
     Motor Pod
    NSR RED Sidewinder or Angle-winder motor pod required
    The motor pod is prohibited from protruding below the chassis.
    Flashing may be removed from the motor pod to allow better float. Excessive removal of material determined by the scrutineer.
    Motor can be held in place with screws.  Screws are open choice.
    Motors cannot be held in with tape or glue.
    NSR stop/axle collars are allowed.
    Spacers/washers are open choice.
    NSR Bronze bearings mandatory
    Pod screws are open choice.
    Tape may be used to prevent the pod screws from falling out.
    Tape over the motor pod to limit pod movement is not allowed.

    Gears
    NSR stock gearing mandatory

    Wheels
    NSR stock wheels mandatory
    NSR wheel inserts are mandatory No inserts may incur a 15 second penalty
    Axles
    Only NSR axles are allowed.
    Any modifications to axles (other than polishing) are prohibited.
    Axle spacers and axle stops are allowed.
    Tires
    Front tires must be NSR
    Front tires must be 8mm wide.
    Rear tires can be any 10mm width NSR Supergrip or Ultragrip tire.
    Tires may be glued to the wheels, trued, and have their edges rounded.
    Traction compounds are prohibited.
    Varnishing the front tires to make them slick is not allowed.

    Track Power:
    • Road track: 12v. Rally track: variable

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