Classes and rules for 2020-2021 Season

[Jim Weickum]

This is where the new Classes and rules will be posted. Looks like we have a Winner in the Vintage class, 1/32 open wheel. I am fairly certain , this class will be close to the previous rules for the "Vintage F-1/ GP" cars of past years.

After the two other classes close this week, we will start on getting the rules set for all of the three classes.

I see we have all three classes selected now, Vintage - 1/32 Open wheel, Box stock plus - Slot.it Group C and Limited/Unlimited - Can AM.

Now we have to wait for the rules. (see below)

Jim W

[Jim Weickum]

Here are the classes and rules for the 2020-2021 season



2020-2021 Vintage club class rules

Masks will be required for all events until further notice. Practice social distancing. Please use your own controller.

True Vintage – Open Wheel – F1/Indy (through 1968)
1. All cars must use True Vintage running gear and chassis.
2. May use any body that depict cars that competed in 1968 and earlier
3. Maximum tire width – 3/8 inch (0.375”)
4. Overall width Rear track width including tire sidewalls – 2 3/8 inches (2.375”)
5. Overall front track width including tire sidewalls – 2 ¼ inches (2.250”)
6. Standard issue motors – (Hop up, rewinds, and motors intended specifically for commercial tracks will be disallowed. (Example: Cox NASCAR, Strombecker Red Hemi, Atlas 206, etc.))
7. A few modern parts will be allowed for consumable items: gears, braids, tires, guide shoe (must be very close in dimension to original shoes, no commercial or 1/24th scale shoes. Reproduction wheels (such as EJs) will be allowed
8. Modern wheel inserts allowed if they conform to period wheels
9. All other General rules will apply

Box Stock plus – Slot.it Group C
1. All Slot.it Group C cars
2. May change tires
3. May add weight – no traction magnets
4. Must run stock/original motor pod – inline pod – 0.0mm or 0.5mm offset only
5. May use axle adjusting screws to replace factory plastic front axle mounts/blocks
6. All other General rules apply

Limited/Unlimited – Cam Am (1960-1974)
1. To include all cars from the different Manufactures – Carrera, Monogram, HSRR, Slot.it, Thunderslot, CG Slot Cars, etc. (Vanquish cars are too big)
2. Hard Bodies only – Resin body OK.
3. Any “plastic” chassis – Slot.it HRS, 3D Chassis are OK.
4. Motor Limited to 25k at 12 volts factory rating.
5. Vintage chassis /motor cars may use any type of material for body(such as Lexan) – Detailing should be retained
6. Ground clearance will be checked at 1.5mm
7. All other General rules apply
2020-2021 Vintage slot car class rules 2.docx (12.9 KB)

[Tom Dolan]

I agree with everything except the 25K motor limit in the Can Am class. I'm guessing most people will use Slot.it or Thunderslot cars and these cars are fast enough already without adding a 25K motor to them. I mean, what's the point?? The Slot.it motors are either 21.5K or 23K, and the Thunderslot is 20K--both are very fast--they don't need faster motors. Just my thoughts.

Tom

[Doug Logston]

Is the 2020-2021 vintage class 1:32 scale or 1:24 scale?
In the Box Stock class, is their a set range of years? Or is anything 1990 or older allowed?

Thanks, Doug L.

[Jim Weickum]

We will be running 1/32 open wheel- F1/Indy cars.

The Box Stock class includes all of the Slot.it Group C cars, as far as I know, the newest car is 1990. They made white kits, so any paint scheme will be able to run. I know of a Toyota that is painted Orange and Blue, it has Broncos stickers on it also.
I am not saying that anyone has to duplicate that!!!

Jim W

It looks like I am wrong, Slot.it makes a Nissan car that is a 1991 model now.

[Deleted]

Oct 25, 2020 15:24:50 GMT -7 Doug Logston said:

Is the 2020-2021 vintage class 1:32 scale or 1:24 scale?
In the Box Stock class, is their a set range of years? Or is anything 1990 or older allowed?

Thanks, Doug L.

Group C ran till '93.

[Tom Dolan]

Oct 26, 2020 9:30:20 GMT -7 @tangmere said:

Oct 25, 2020 15:24:50 GMT -7 Doug Logston said:

Is the 2020-2021 vintage class 1:32 scale or 1:24 scale?
In the Box Stock class, is their a set range of years? Or is anything 1990 or older allowed?

Thanks, Doug L.

Group C ran till '93.

The cutoff is 1990 for our club.

Tom

[Jim Weickum]

I was saying the newest car that is made by Slot.it is 1990, so all Slot.it Group C cars will be able to run in the Box Stock Plus class.

Jim W

Looks like I am wrong, Slot.it does make a car, Nissan, that is a 1991 Model now.

[chris]

Do we have a race schedule?

[Jim Weickum]

I have posted spots for the first 7 races, if we are able to run them.

Jim W

[Jim Weickum]

I made a change to the Can Am ground clearance in the rules for this year only.

Jim W

[Tom Dolan]

Nov 11, 2020 17:01:56 GMT -7 Jim Weickum said:

I made a change to the Can Am ground clearance in the rules for this year only.

Jim W

Thanks Jim--now all, my Can Am cars are legal

Tom

[Jim Weickum]

It was the "Race Committee" that made the change. I just typed the change.

Jim W

[Jim Weickum]

I would like to have everyone review the posted rules for this year. What has been run in past years may not apply to this years, the current 2020-2021, rules and cars. We have made a change in the Minimum ground clearance rule for One and only one class. The Limited/Unlimited Can AM class. The Minimum ride height is stated as 1.5mm. This was to "allow" some cars to be able to race. As one of the members of the Race Committee, after the first race, I will be using this as a guide for all future races. I will also be reviewing each car in the other classes to insure for the rules requirements. I am sorry I didn't bring the rules to the first race with me. My printer would not work with this new program that I had recently installed. I have removed the program and I have a current copy of the rules in my box as of today.

Jim W

[Doug Logston]

Jan 24, 2021 12:11:23 GMT -7 Jim Weickum said:

I have a current copy of the rules in my box as of today.

Jim W

Sounds like a plan, Jim.


Doug L.