2025 Racer Sideways Group 5 – Road Track

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    • #19854
      Avatar photoBellator
      Keymaster

      Racer Sideways Group 5 – Road Track

      **Previous Rules – Subject to Revision** 

      All Racer Sideways Group 5 Models Allowed

      • 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

      Body and Interior

      • Modifications to the body or interior are prohibited.
      • Sanding of the body in any way is not allowed
      • OEM hard cockpits and glass are mandatory
      • Lexan cockpits prohibited.
      • Body must start every race with all major parts intact (e.g. windows and wings).  Antennas, mirrors, wipers, tow hooks, and other small parts damaged from accidents do not have to be replaced.
      • Wings must be on the car for the start of the heat.
      • White kits are allowed but must be painted (or decaled uniquely) with at least one coat of paint.  At least two numbers must be visible.
      • Body screws open choice.
      • Body screws may be taped to prevent loss. If a screw falls off the car and causes an issue with a competitor’s car a five lap penalty will be applied.
      • Wheel/tire must not be visible outside wheel-well/fender of the car when viewed from above.

       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

      • Slot.it or NSR s-can motors that produces up to 23K rpm at 12 Volts are allowed.
      • Modifications to motor (arm or magnet substitutions prohibited).

       Motor Pod

      • 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.

       Suspension

      • Spring and magnetic suspension packages are not allowed.

      Braid

      • Open choice. Any braid may be used.

      Motor Wire

      • Open choice. Any motor wire may be used.

      Guide

      • The stock or any Slot.it guide may be used.

      Gears

      • Slot.it in-line crown gears and pinions are mandatory.
      • Gear ratio is open-choice.
      • Modifications to crowns or pinions is prohibited

       Wheels

      • Stock or Slot.it wheels of equivalent sizes are allowed.
      • Racer Sideways wheel inserts are mandatory.
      • Inserts may be interchanged from different models.
      • Modifications prohibited.

       Axles

      • Only the stock or solid Slot.it axles allowed.
      • Modifications to axles prohibited.
      • Hollow axles are not allowed.
      • Slot.it independent front axle kit is not allowed.

      Tires

      • Only the stock or Slot.it tires are allowed.
      • Tires may be glued to the wheels, trued and have their edges rounded.
      • Traction compounds prohibited.
      • Nail polish or CA glue on front tires is not allowed.

       Weight

      • Maximum weight is 105 grams.
      • Minimum weight is 70 grams.
      • Ballast is allowed. Ballast must be inside the car. No ballast is allowed under the chassis. 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 it causes an issue with a competitor’s car.

       Track Power:    11v

       Magnets

      • Magnets are expressly forbidden.

       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.
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    • #19949
      Avatar photoStabnSteer
      Participant

      Is the list of cars a suggestion, or the limit? There are other models available in the Group 5 class from Sideways (like the Escort and Stratos).

    • #19950
      Avatar photoButch
      Participant

      The Lancia Stratos is on the list if that’s the one you’re referring to, not sure on Escort maybe someone who knows this race better can respond

    • #19954
      Avatar photoporsche917
      Moderator

      Erik – I am unaware of any Escort group 5 car that Sideways produced.  They have the Capri and the Mustang but that is all I am aware of.  Let me know if there is an Escort I am unaware of.

       

    • #20007
      Avatar photoporsche917
      Moderator

      Erik,

      Holy cow!  Racer Sideways does product a Group 5 Escort.  I had no idea.  Very interesting liveries.

    • #20008
      Avatar photolanceg
      Participant

      Sideways came out with i think 4 escort group 5 cars like this.
      I have several cars for this event.

      Since it is scheduled for H2. I will see if I can make these races. Lance

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    • #20029
      Avatar photoDatto
      Participant

      David, are we going to limit motor layout to inline, or will you open it up to sidewinder? Since this is supposed to be the open series.

    • #20032
      Avatar photoButch
      Participant

      Open open open Let’s have some fun 😎

    • #20051
      Avatar photoporsche917
      Moderator

      Lance – Great to hear from you.  Hope to see you in 2025.

       

    • #20065
      Avatar photoStabnSteer
      Participant

      David – if the motor orientation is open, then we’ll want to change this rule:

      “Inline s-can motor orientation mandatory”

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