Post by Doug Logston on Aug 8, 2016 7:55:08 GMT -7
"Gentlemen, start your engines . . ."
Class rules for our 2016 - 2017 racing season are as follows . . .
True Vintage “Monogram & Revell Sports & GT" originals (no prototype endurance racers).
Eligible cars are: Revell: Ferrari 250 GTO, Jaguar E-type, ‘63 or ‘65 Corvette, Mercedes Benz 300 SL, Aston Martin DB-5, 289 Cobra.
Monogram: MGA, Ferrari 250 GTO LM, Porsche 904, Lola GT.
1. Motors must be original, standard issue Monogram or Revell. NO Cox, Russkit, etc.
2. Re-pop hard bodies are allowed, when used with vintage chassis.
3. EJ’s re-pop Monogram frames are allowed when used with original body.
4. Maximum tire width will be 3/8” (0.375 inch)
5. Overall width of car will be limited to 2 3/8” (2.375 inch).
6. A few modern parts will be allowed for consumable items; gears, braids, tires, guide shoe (must be VERY close in dimension to original shoe. No commercial or 1/24 scale shoes).
7. Retro wheels, such as EJs, will be allowed.
8. Modern wheel inserts will be allowed if they conform to period wheels.
9. Mix and match are okay between Monogram and Revell parts.
All other general rules will apply. (http://monovell.proboards.com/thread/378/general-rules)
Unlimited Class “1954 through 1959 LeMans”
1. Class is limited to automobiles that started the 24 Hours of Le Mans race between 1954 and 1959. Link to en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1956 24_Hours_of_Le_Mans to find eligible cars. At the bottom of the Wikipedia document one can click on any of the years that the 24 Hours of Le Mans was contested, to see a list of cars (for that particular year) that finished the race or that started the race. The slot car you choose to race in this class must be on the Wikipedia list of finishers and/or starters for the years 1954 through 1959.
2. Modern electric motors will be limited to a maximum of 20,000 RPMs. Racers may chose a vintage motor for power, as well.
3. Maximum tire width will be 3/8” (0.375 inch)
4. Vacuum bodies will be allowed.
All other general rules will apply.
Box Stock - Plus “IMSA GTP and Group C from 1982 through 1986”
1. The model you choose to compete with must have raced in the series between 1982 and 1986.
2. All racers will remove magnet(s) from stock chassis.
3. Weights may be added at racer’s discretion.
4. After-market tires may be used.
5. Manufacturing defects may be rectified (such as); warped chassis, wheel/tire truing, pickup shoe binding.
6. If a non-Slot.it car is used, racers may use a stock Slot.it motor and shoe.
All other general rules will apply.
As always . . . the look of realism and fair competition are of PRIME importance.
Your Racing Committee thanks you for your participation in the upcoming season.
Class rules for our 2016 - 2017 racing season are as follows . . .
True Vintage “Monogram & Revell Sports & GT" originals (no prototype endurance racers).
Eligible cars are: Revell: Ferrari 250 GTO, Jaguar E-type, ‘63 or ‘65 Corvette, Mercedes Benz 300 SL, Aston Martin DB-5, 289 Cobra.
Monogram: MGA, Ferrari 250 GTO LM, Porsche 904, Lola GT.
1. Motors must be original, standard issue Monogram or Revell. NO Cox, Russkit, etc.
2. Re-pop hard bodies are allowed, when used with vintage chassis.
3. EJ’s re-pop Monogram frames are allowed when used with original body.
4. Maximum tire width will be 3/8” (0.375 inch)
5. Overall width of car will be limited to 2 3/8” (2.375 inch).
6. A few modern parts will be allowed for consumable items; gears, braids, tires, guide shoe (must be VERY close in dimension to original shoe. No commercial or 1/24 scale shoes).
7. Retro wheels, such as EJs, will be allowed.
8. Modern wheel inserts will be allowed if they conform to period wheels.
9. Mix and match are okay between Monogram and Revell parts.
All other general rules will apply. (http://monovell.proboards.com/thread/378/general-rules)
Unlimited Class “1954 through 1959 LeMans”
1. Class is limited to automobiles that started the 24 Hours of Le Mans race between 1954 and 1959. Link to en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1956 24_Hours_of_Le_Mans to find eligible cars. At the bottom of the Wikipedia document one can click on any of the years that the 24 Hours of Le Mans was contested, to see a list of cars (for that particular year) that finished the race or that started the race. The slot car you choose to race in this class must be on the Wikipedia list of finishers and/or starters for the years 1954 through 1959.
2. Modern electric motors will be limited to a maximum of 20,000 RPMs. Racers may chose a vintage motor for power, as well.
3. Maximum tire width will be 3/8” (0.375 inch)
4. Vacuum bodies will be allowed.
All other general rules will apply.
Box Stock - Plus “IMSA GTP and Group C from 1982 through 1986”
1. The model you choose to compete with must have raced in the series between 1982 and 1986.
2. All racers will remove magnet(s) from stock chassis.
3. Weights may be added at racer’s discretion.
4. After-market tires may be used.
5. Manufacturing defects may be rectified (such as); warped chassis, wheel/tire truing, pickup shoe binding.
6. If a non-Slot.it car is used, racers may use a stock Slot.it motor and shoe.
All other general rules will apply.
As always . . . the look of realism and fair competition are of PRIME importance.
Your Racing Committee thanks you for your participation in the upcoming season.