Proposed rules for ’70-’73targa. Scale calculation rule has even dropped, but will be looking into a limit of (2?) per event on any specific model. Any feedback welcome.

Targa Florio 1970-1973

This series will be run on the rally track. Direction will be determined by coin toss.
Track voltage is at entrant’s discretion.

Race Fees: $5 Premium members, $10 Standard members; $15 guests

Cars eligible:
Any car that was entered in the Targa Florio in the years 1970, ‘71, ’72, and ’73. Cars that were DNS, or DNF are fine. (Partial list will be provided later)

Models allowed: Any slot car that is a reasonably scale depiction of the above. Must be within 12% of 1/32 scale plus or minus. That is a 24% window. Thunderslot models, for example, are too over-wide, and are not eligible. Cars must have driver figure and Steering wheel. Lightweight interiors are okay. Glazing must be in place. If your car has a navigator figure, you do not need to remove it if you want to keep it un-modified. Historic liveries are not required, but very much encouraged. Avoid duplicate liveries if at all possible.

To avoid The series becoming too overloaded with a single model (Porsche 908/3, or the Lola T280/290, for example) We’re considering a limit to how many of a given model can race on a given race day. We want to se a more varied selection of entries this coming year

Please post a picture of your car (s) Model, or 1:1 to the rules thread, so we can get an idea of what cars and liveries will be entered.

Motor, gearing:
Open

Axles, wheels, tires:
Axles, bushings, bearings open. Wheels must be a good faith effort at scale, with inserts. Maximum wheel/tire width 10mm front and rear. (This may be subject to change)
Tires can be any rubber or urethane compound. Truing and gluing is encouraged. Coating of front tires with nail-polish, C/A glue, etc is permitted.

Chassis and drive layout:
Chassis must not scrape or rub track surface.

Braid, guide, and motor leads.
open

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.

I was misinformed that David had the NSR Lola t280 yellow 12.  H has the orange car.  I changed my order today from the red Pooky car to the yellow 12.  Jo Bonnier was Swedish and on my radar in my younger days, so I am pleased to get his car.  I think it might be a good Targa Florio car and a big track car with the Porsche 908/3 and Ferrari 312.

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