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Randy – We talked about the BRM Group 2 series at this past Saturday’s club race and meeting. We all agreed that the series will be limited to the following cars:
Alfa Romeo GTA, Ford Escort (not the TTS version), BMW 2002, and the soon-to-arrive Ford Capri RS2600.
All of these cars share the same chassis layout and running gear.
Both versions of the BMW are allowed.
StabnSteer – I totally respect your choice. I will avoid that car.
I was actually surprised at how many liveries are available on Policar’s website. I think we could each run a unique livery if we wanted. Having said that, I have not looked to see what cars are actually still available.
I don’t understand the reasoning behind opening the rules to an additional motor.
Motors for the Slot.it, Thunderslot, and NSR series are all readily available and cost only $18. The difference is not that significant from a $9 Pirana motor in the overall price of a car. On top of that, it adds an additional layer of complication for the competitors by giving them one more choice to make when selecting a motor for a stock series. It’s easier for everyone when the rules allow one option as opposed to multiple motor choices. With the multiple motor choice rule, a competitor could potentially spend more money as they purchase a Pirana motor on top of a stock motor in a quest for the best motor. I think it’s easier for all members – new and old – to have the rules be as simple and easy to follow as possible. No need to complicate things.
I am all for allowing the multiple motors options in an open series where many of the parts are open to a competitor.
The rules for the upcoming Slot.it series will allow NSR Supergrip and Ultragrip tires in widths no wider than 10mm. This is done due to the shortage of F30 tires from Slot.it.
I don’t see a reason to use NSR as a substitute for Thunderslot tires as they work great and are readily available.
I would also like to submit that the BMW M3 E30 series could be run on the rally track as the cars did compete in numerous rallys in the late 80’s in Group A after Group B was banned. The cars had some great results.
This would give us our second rally track race while also giving us one more option on the road track.
Thoughts?
Russell – on the BMW series – we have to select either Fly or Scalextric. The Fly cars are wider and lower and will be the obvious choice if we allow both to be used. The Fly cars would be limited to the BMW M3 E30 and not the GTR version that is even wider. Rally cars can be used and the co-driver can either be left in or removed.
Electric Dreams shows 15 different liveries of the BMW M3 E30 available for sale currently including a white kit.
Marty
Scalextric BMW M3 E30 Race Series
I see this series as being a stock-ish series with tight rules on what you can and cannot use for parts. The goal would be to make the series as inexpensive and competitive as possible.
Here is a list of the Scalextric BMW E30 cars that are currently available. All of these cars would use the Scalextric/Slot.it PCR chassis. Take a look at the list and let me know if you have any questions.
Marc – I love the idea. I would be up for running just about anything on your track. I think it might be best to run something we have already run so there is no additional cost to members to build another car for this one-off event.
I would be up for holding something similar at my small home track as well. It could be a one-off event run in an El Piloto – IROC style where everyone runs the same cars. I have a couple of NSR Porsche 911’s that would be great for an IROC event.
There would of course be food and beverages.
This coming Saturday the 24th is the first round of the clubs GT3 series. This round is happening in Q3 due to the constraints on the clubs Q4 calendar.
Looking forward to seeing everyone and their shiny new GT3 cars.
Here are some additional suggestions for series for 2023.
Trans Am – modified – on main track
Scalextric, Pioneer, and SCX
3D chassis allowed
Sidewinder set up
NSR Porsche GT3 Cup race – stock – on main track
Sidewinder set up
Slot.it Ford vs Policar Ferrari – stock – on main track
Slot.it Ford GT vs Policar Ferrari P3/4
Carrera BMW ProCar – stock – on main track
Carrera cars with Paul Gage tires – stock
Jay – that car looks amazing. Lot’s of tunning to turn in into a winner but worth the time. I can’t wait to see it on track.
I would love to run the Policar classic F1 cars. They are a little more complex and very fragile. An off in one of these cars can result in some real scale car damage. I would like to think that would mean racers would be more cautious knowing the extent of the damage they would have to repair.
Once again I would like to see the club run the Group 2 cars from BRM. These mini 1/24 scale cars include the Alfa, Ford Escort, Opel Kadett, and the BMW 2002. This would be run on the main track.
I would also like to run a BMW E30 series with either a Fly or Scalextric car and a 3D chassis. These early touring cars would make for a fun series. This could be run on either track.
We could run another Monte Carlo series for the next ten year time – ’70-’80. This would be run on the rally track.
I would like to run the BRM 1/24 scale Group C cars that we never finished in 2019. This would be run on the main track.
LeMans 1970 and 1971. Any car that ran in those two years. Now that Slot.it offers a Ferrari 512M there is a good Ferrari option. This would be run on the main track.
Just an interesting note – I am looking to run the NSR Mercedes AMG GT car for the upcoming series. As usual, I ordered the white (hard) chassis. Now that I have the chassis I noticed that it is not as stiff as the previous white chassis’ I have used. I don’t know if NSR has changed their chassis or if it feels more flexible because its such a large chassis. Either way, I ordered a green (harder) chassis for this build.
I know the McLaren is also a large chassis so you might look at getting a green chassis if you plan on running one.
