Post by Jim Weickum on Jul 13, 2018 7:30:27 GMT -7
Introduction: The club's purpose statement and philosophy of the Front Range Vintage Slot Car and Historical Racing Club is the starting point of all rules that will be adapted both in this document and in the future.
Club statement: "To encourage the memory of and involvement with vintage (30 years or more prior to current calendar year) and historical slot car racing through the construction and racing of vintage prototypes from vintage and contemporary (model car) components."
Club philosophy: a) Emulate our 1:1 vintage racing brethren. Fun and the cars should be the center of interest, not egos nor nit-picking rules. b) No one should be left out due to a lack of equipment. Multiple classes of racing as well as opportunities for marshalling, judging, etc., should include every member. c) The racing should in some small way duplicate the 1:1 racing of a past era. d) Thingies and modern prototypes should be pursued by members on their own initiative at private events, not Vintage club events.
Section I: Magnet Down force
Many modern slot cars, including models of vintage prototypes, come from the manufacturer with magnets installed to create down force on plastic tracks, leading to faster lap times. Non-magnetic cars are instantly at a disadvantage. To stay true to the historical links of our club, racers using manufactured cars that include a magnet(s) will need to remove the magnet(s) when racing the car in competition. Builders will want to avoid the installation of magnets in cars they plan to race at club events. Cars will be inspected for compliance.
Section II: Car appearance / dimensions
Since our racing emulates the 1:1 racing of history, cars will need to meet certain standards of appearance:
a) All cars will be close to 1/32 in size of the actual car.
b) All cars will have a driver figure.
c) All cars will have appropriate windscreen / windshields.
d) Wheels and tires of appropriate number (4), size and decoration similar to the prototype, and located within the fenders on those cars so equipped. "Plain" looking slot car wheels are not allowed.
e) Wings, aero devices, etc., can only be added if the 1:1 car sported such devices. They must be reasonable models of such for authenticity.
f) Markings - a minimum of two (2) racing numbers must be displayed. The car may or may not represent exact colors and markings of a particular race's prototypes. (Example: a blue Ferrari is totally acceptable.)
g) Minimum ground clearance will be 1/16 inch.
Section III: Racing Categories
Categories will emulate those of the real world. For any particular race, a category will be announced to which all cars must comply. A historical time period will also be announced.
Examples: Formula 1, 1951 - 1959
LeMans for prototype sports racers, 1966 - 1972
Indianapolis racers, 1959 - 1964
Pre-war sports, 1931 - 1939
Section IV: Racing Classes
When a particular race is announced, in addition to the category (Sec III), a certain "class" will also be announced. The purpose of these class divisions is two-fold:
a) to bring parity to the competition
b) to allow drivers to compete and build race cars at any involvement level they desire. (Before choosing a class for a race, the race committee will want to carefully consider if a majority of members have equipment to compete in that class and category combination, or that cars, components, can be readily purchased.) FRVSC & HRC has set the following four (4) classes and definitions for its 1/32 racing program:
1) "BOX STOCK - PLUS" will be all currently manufactured vintage prototype ready to run (RTR) cars as they "come out of the box." Pre-race preparations will be limited to lubrication, guide and gear adjustment, removal of magnet(s), adding of weight, suitable tires and tire truing.
2) "LIMITED" class will encompass a variety of car constructions / sources, with the overriding rule being the use of stock OEM (original equipment of the manufacturer) motors, whether modern or vintage. Of course, guidelines from Sections 1 and II are still in effect. The following types of cars are all acceptable:
a) currently manufactured 1/32 RTR or "kit" cars. The only modifications allowed are the swapping of tires and/or wheels, drive gear and axle, pickup shoe and braids, removal of magnet(s) and the addition of weight.
b) true vintage slot cars, again with OEM non-modified motors and chassis, or equivalent modern motor substituted.
c) scratch built cars, with motors as above.
3) "UNLIMITED" class, as the name implies, allows cars to enter with modifications of any kind. Rules from sections I and II are still in effect. Changing motors, tires and/or wheels, drive gear and/or axle, pickup shoe and/or braids, use of special bearings, modified / re-worked / scratch built chassis, etc., are all allowed in this class.
4) "VINTAGE" class will feature slot cars which were manufactured pre-1969. All true vintage manufactured equipment, including motors, must be used. The one exception is the tires. Modern tires may be used, but must be installed on vintage rims. Modifications may be made which are true to period practices, examples: a different gear for ratio changes, use of ball bearings and the addition of weight for better handling.
(The majority of the above text was taken from the Club's 2002 rules and regulations. And are still appropriate in 2018.)
Club statement: "To encourage the memory of and involvement with vintage (30 years or more prior to current calendar year) and historical slot car racing through the construction and racing of vintage prototypes from vintage and contemporary (model car) components."
Club philosophy: a) Emulate our 1:1 vintage racing brethren. Fun and the cars should be the center of interest, not egos nor nit-picking rules. b) No one should be left out due to a lack of equipment. Multiple classes of racing as well as opportunities for marshalling, judging, etc., should include every member. c) The racing should in some small way duplicate the 1:1 racing of a past era. d) Thingies and modern prototypes should be pursued by members on their own initiative at private events, not Vintage club events.
Section I: Magnet Down force
Many modern slot cars, including models of vintage prototypes, come from the manufacturer with magnets installed to create down force on plastic tracks, leading to faster lap times. Non-magnetic cars are instantly at a disadvantage. To stay true to the historical links of our club, racers using manufactured cars that include a magnet(s) will need to remove the magnet(s) when racing the car in competition. Builders will want to avoid the installation of magnets in cars they plan to race at club events. Cars will be inspected for compliance.
Section II: Car appearance / dimensions
Since our racing emulates the 1:1 racing of history, cars will need to meet certain standards of appearance:
a) All cars will be close to 1/32 in size of the actual car.
b) All cars will have a driver figure.
c) All cars will have appropriate windscreen / windshields.
d) Wheels and tires of appropriate number (4), size and decoration similar to the prototype, and located within the fenders on those cars so equipped. "Plain" looking slot car wheels are not allowed.
e) Wings, aero devices, etc., can only be added if the 1:1 car sported such devices. They must be reasonable models of such for authenticity.
f) Markings - a minimum of two (2) racing numbers must be displayed. The car may or may not represent exact colors and markings of a particular race's prototypes. (Example: a blue Ferrari is totally acceptable.)
g) Minimum ground clearance will be 1/16 inch.
Section III: Racing Categories
Categories will emulate those of the real world. For any particular race, a category will be announced to which all cars must comply. A historical time period will also be announced.
Examples: Formula 1, 1951 - 1959
LeMans for prototype sports racers, 1966 - 1972
Indianapolis racers, 1959 - 1964
Pre-war sports, 1931 - 1939
Section IV: Racing Classes
When a particular race is announced, in addition to the category (Sec III), a certain "class" will also be announced. The purpose of these class divisions is two-fold:
a) to bring parity to the competition
b) to allow drivers to compete and build race cars at any involvement level they desire. (Before choosing a class for a race, the race committee will want to carefully consider if a majority of members have equipment to compete in that class and category combination, or that cars, components, can be readily purchased.) FRVSC & HRC has set the following four (4) classes and definitions for its 1/32 racing program:
1) "BOX STOCK - PLUS" will be all currently manufactured vintage prototype ready to run (RTR) cars as they "come out of the box." Pre-race preparations will be limited to lubrication, guide and gear adjustment, removal of magnet(s), adding of weight, suitable tires and tire truing.
2) "LIMITED" class will encompass a variety of car constructions / sources, with the overriding rule being the use of stock OEM (original equipment of the manufacturer) motors, whether modern or vintage. Of course, guidelines from Sections 1 and II are still in effect. The following types of cars are all acceptable:
a) currently manufactured 1/32 RTR or "kit" cars. The only modifications allowed are the swapping of tires and/or wheels, drive gear and axle, pickup shoe and braids, removal of magnet(s) and the addition of weight.
b) true vintage slot cars, again with OEM non-modified motors and chassis, or equivalent modern motor substituted.
c) scratch built cars, with motors as above.
3) "UNLIMITED" class, as the name implies, allows cars to enter with modifications of any kind. Rules from sections I and II are still in effect. Changing motors, tires and/or wheels, drive gear and/or axle, pickup shoe and/or braids, use of special bearings, modified / re-worked / scratch built chassis, etc., are all allowed in this class.
4) "VINTAGE" class will feature slot cars which were manufactured pre-1969. All true vintage manufactured equipment, including motors, must be used. The one exception is the tires. Modern tires may be used, but must be installed on vintage rims. Modifications may be made which are true to period practices, examples: a different gear for ratio changes, use of ball bearings and the addition of weight for better handling.
(The majority of the above text was taken from the Club's 2002 rules and regulations. And are still appropriate in 2018.)
