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  • in reply to: 2024 Q2 – BRM Group 2 Rules and Discussion #19629
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    Fingers crossed, we can use the new Datsun 240Z in this series.  BRM is allowing the Z to be used for their upcoming race in Italy.  Alan has already received some cars and will have them in store at the end of March.

    in reply to: RevoSlot 510’s! #19628
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    Brian,

    Those look amazing.  All of the pictures I have seen of them look great.  Marc received his before last weekend’s race.  It looked so good.  It’s hard not to see a RevoSlot series next year with these cars.

    Marty

    in reply to: 2024 Q3 – Group B Rally Rules and Discussion #19624
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    I would like to propose that our Group B series be accompanied by is real-life companion the Group A series.  The rules for the Group B series are for the most part, unlimited whereas the Group A series rules would be much closer to stock.  This would allow members to run either of the series or both.  I am attaching the proposed rules for both series.  Please review them and provide any feedback on this forum.

    Group B Rules – Proposed

     

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

     

    Track

    ASCC Rally course.

     

    Power

    Adjustable

     

    Direction

    Decided on race day with the flip of a coin.

     

    Eligible Cars

     

    Eligible Cars for Group B

    Audi Quattro – Fly, SRC, Team Slot

    Lancia 037 – Fly, Ninco

    Lancia Delta S4 – Scalextric, SRC

    MG Metro 6R4 – Scalextric, Scaleauto, MSC

    Renault R5 Turbo – Fly

    Peugeot 205 Turbo 16 – SRC, Ninco, Scalextric

    Opel Manta – Avant Slot

    Ford RS200 – Scalextric, Scaleauto, MSC

    Porsche 959 – MSC, Scaleauto

    Nissan 240RS – Avant Slot

     

    Excluded Models

    Ferrari 288 GTO

    BMW M1

    Porsche 911

     

    Rules

    Models – any car from the Group B list.

     

    Body – hard plastic, resin-cast or 3D printed bodies.  Painted hard plastic white kits are allowed.

     

    Interior – stock plastic or vacuum formed interiors.  No cardboard cutout interiors.  Vacuum formed interiors must be painted to show the driver and co-driver including their helmets, suits, and steering wheel.

     

    Chassis – stock chassis or 3D printed.  Can be reinforced.  Can be sanded, the gap between the body and the chassis cannot be wider than the width of a credit card.  Metal chassis are not allowed.

     

    Wheels – cannot be smaller than 14mm.  Cannot be wider than 10mm.  Cannot be narrower than 8mm

    Wheel Inserts – must be a good-faith effort to depict the wheels on the 1:1 race car, or at least be period correct

     

    Tires – open choice, 12mm width maximum measured at the bulge.  Tires may be glued to the rims.

     

    Motor – any motor up to 25K

     

    Motor Configuration – open (inline, sidewinder, anglewinder)

     

    Drive – 2 or 4 wheel drive allowed

     

    Axles – open

     

    Gearing – open

     

    Body Screws – open

     

    Guide – open, drop guides are allowed if the model you are using came with it

     

    Motor Wires – open

     

    Braid – open

     

    Axle Spacers – open

     

    Axle Stops – open

     

    Any set up that differs from the above rules can be presented to the series manager for approval.

     

    Set Up Rules

    ·         Wheels/Tires cannot extend beyond the body when viewed from above.

    ·         Weight – no limits, all weights must be in the inside of the car and not visible from the outside

    ·         Magnets – not allowed

    Chassis, motor pod, and drive gears must not contact or damage the track, braid, or timing system.
    The guide cannot extend beyond the front of the car
    Series Rules

    Cars that start a series in one class must remain in that class for the duration of the series.
    In order to preserve the sanity of the race managers, only one entry per class is permitted per event, per member.
    Changing cars between stages is permitted.
    The driver, not the car is being scored.
    Concours Competition Rules

    ·         This series is meant to encourage scratch-building and kit-bashing.

    ·         This series meant to encourage a varied field of cars just like the real Group B series.

    ·         RTR cars are not eligible for the Concours.

    ·         Every scratch-built car that competes in a round of the series is eligible to compete in the Concours competition.

    ·         The Concours competition will take place after the final round.

    ·         The Concours winner will be selected by votes cast by fans and followers on the club’s Facebook page.  The winner will be the one with the most votes.

     

    Here are the proposed rules for Group A

    Group A Rules – Proposed

     

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

     

    Track

    ASCC Rally course.

     

    Power

    Adjustable

     

    Direction

    Decided on race day with the flip of a coin.

     

    Eligible Cars

     

    Eligible Cars for Group A

    Audi Quattro – Fly, SRC, Team Slot

    Lancia 037 – Fly, Ninco

    Lancia Delta S4 – Scalextric, SRC

    MG Metro 6R4 – Scalextric, Scaleauto, MSC

    Renault R5 Turbo – Fly

    Peugeot 205 Turbo 16 – SRC, Ninco, Scalextric

    Opel Manta – Avant Slot

    Ford RS200 – Scalextric, Scaleauto, MSC

    Porsche 959 – MSC, Scaleauto

    Nissan 240RS – Avant Slot

     

    Excluded Models

    Ferrari 288 GTO

    BMW M1

    Porsche 911

     

    Rules

    Models – all the same cars from the Group B list.

     

    Body – stock, no modifications, white kits allowed, painted bodies are eligible for the series concours.

     

    Interior – stock full plastic interior, no modifications

     

    Chassis – stock chassis, can be sanded, the gap between the body and the chassis cannot be wider than the width of a credit card.

     

    Wheels – stock wheels – can be sanded to remove mold lines

     

    Tires – open choice, 10mm width maximum measured at the bulge, tires must be no less than 19mm in diameter to keep scale appearance.  Tires may be glued to the rims.

     

    Motor – any that match the configuration of the chassis/motorpod, any 25K or less motor.  The motor may be glued to the chassis to stop it from moving.

     

    Motor Configuration – any, must be the stock configuration for the model

     

    Drive – 2 or 4 wheel drive allowed

     

    Axles – stock

     

    Gearing – open

     

    Body screws – open

     

    Guide – open, drop guides are allowed if the model you are using came with it

     

    Motor wires – open

     

    Braid – open

     

    Axle Spacers – open

     

    Set Up Rules

    ·         Wheels/Tires cannot extend beyond the body when viewed from above.

    ·         Weight – no limits, all weights must be in the inside of the car and not visible from the outside

    ·         Magnets – not allowed

    Chassis, motor pod, and drive gears must not contact or damage the track, braid, or timing system.
    The guide cannot extend beyond the front of the car
    Series Rules

    Cars that start a series in one class must remain in that class for the duration of the series.
    In order to preserve the sanity of the race managers, only one entry per class is permitted per event, per member.
    Changing cars between stages is permitted.
    The driver, not the car is being scored.
    Any set up that differs from the above rules can be presented to the series manager for approval.

     

     

     

    in reply to: 2024 Q1 – Slot.it Group C Series Rules and Discussion #19611
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    Attention All

    Note as of 2-17-24 – The Slot.it G25 in the 11.3mm width was shown as an approved tire but that is not correct and it is no longer allowed to be used.  This is in keeping with the 10mm width maximum rear tire rule.

    Marty

    in reply to: 2024 Q3 – Group B Rally Rules and Discussion #19523
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    Randy,

    I would like to be involved with this series as well.  It’s an era of rally racing I am especially passionate about.

    The years Group B ran were from 1983 to 1986.  1987 on rally went to Group A rules due to the deaths created by the super-fast cars and terrible crowd control.  Rally at this time was actually more popular than F1 and some of the cars were just as fast.  I can’t wait for this series.

     

    in reply to: 2023 Policar Vintage F1 Series #19360
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    Randy – I would go with NSR motor wire.  It is thin and very flexible.  I have had great luck with it.

    Marty

    in reply to: 2023 Policar Vintage F1 Series #19333
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    Holy cow!  I just opened my Policar F1 Ferrari to work on the gears and here is what I found.

     

    I had no idea the gearing for these cars was so complex.  I hope I get it sorted out by this Saturdays race.

    in reply to: 2023 – BRM Group 2 Series (Q3) #19147
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    Mel,

    I generally like to have the front tires just touch the track to help reduce some of the drag on the guide just a little bit.  It’s a fine balance.  If you have the tires riding up and all the pressure on the guide you might be slightly slower because of the friction/drag.

    I agree with Russell’s statement – If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.  Many a slot car racer has fallen victim to messing with their car too much and watching the performance go backwards.

    Best of luck with it!

    Marty

    in reply to: 2023 – BRM Group 2 Series (Q3) #19093
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    All,

    Due to the lack of durability in the stock BRM rear tires, the rules have been updated with a change to a required spec tire – Paul Gage, urethane, shore 20, part #XPG-21125LMDF.  These tires are available from Slot Car Corner.

    These tires will need to be glued to the rims, trued, and have their edges rounded to work well.  These tires will not have the same level of grip as the stock tires but they will last significantly longer and be much easier to true.

    The rules have been updated to reflect this change.

    in reply to: One-Off Races for Fun #19035
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    One Off Fun Race Schedule

    At the clubs meeting this past Saturday the 20th of May, it was decided that the club would be up for running one off races during the weekends where the club only has one race to run.  It was decided that club members would sign up for the available dates on this forum.

    All – below are the available dates for any One-Off race.  Please put your name and the event you would like to run along with any special notes.

    June 17th

    July 15th

    August 26th

    September 23rd

    October 14th

    November 18th

    December 16th – as part of the clubs annual Christmas party

    in reply to: In Memoriam – Bret Lindsey #19034
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    Thanks for posting.  He was a little different as the obituary says, but he was fun to have around and race with.  He will be missed.

    I like the idea of naming the bridge after him.

    Marty

    in reply to: One-Off Races for Fun #19020
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    All,

    I love this idea.  I think it would also give us a way to try out cars for new series before we vote on running a full series with them.

    I will put this on the agenda for the next club meeting.

    Please add any races you would like to see the club run.

    in reply to: One-Off Races for Fun #19019
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    posted from Lance’s email

    Oh, and I like your ideas.
    I think it is worth a look and we would have some other options.

    On your topic of El Piloto and 1off races, I am in the process of building 3 fly  BMW 320/M3 cars and hope to get them decent-tuned to see what everyone thinks about them.
    More parts are in the mail, but Thursday I was turning an average of 4.3sec on 12volts.

    Lance

    in reply to: 2023 – Monte Carlo ’72-’82 series #19016
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    Yes, yes it is.  Nice choice.

    Marty

    in reply to: 2023 Policar Vintage F1 Series #18985
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    Thanks for the additional information.  Looking forward to seeing these cars on the track.

    Marty

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