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Post by Tom Dolan on Jun 22, 2023 20:04:36 GMT -7
I would like to see a 1/24 formula 1, I would suggest a change from normal rules::::: allow vac bodies. These vintage cars may be pretty hard to come by, a lot of these vintage cars will be vintage builtl closd wheeled raather than open wheeled. The open wheel will bring in some interesting novel cars . 2.. would cast a vote for the endurance cars the slot.it Ford GT and 512 ferrari are great cars, easy to find and availble parts, It would be a battle of drivers morso than the car. I guess Nascar would be ok ok, even when they were running clockwise. Posted by Daryl in the wrong thread.
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Post by Jim Weickum on Jul 17, 2023 8:10:36 GMT -7
We have started on the rules for next season. This is where we are at, for now. There may be more changes to the rules, but this will give everyone an idea of the classes.
2023-2024 Front Range Vintage Slot Car Rules (This is where we are for now)
1. True Vintage - 1/24th Open Wheeled Cars a. This will include cars made by Cox, Atlas, Testors, etc. b. These cars will be made from 1965-1968. c. The cars will have "stock" motors, no rewinds or "hopped up" motors. No 26D motors. d. Bodies can be hard bodies, Lexan, or other light weight type of material as used in the 1960's. e. Track width must remain within the guidelines established; 3.0 inches maximum. This will be the outside-to-outside measurement including tire sidewalls. f. Guides to remain under the front of the body when viewed from above. g. Tires and wheels may not be wider than 0.500 inches. This is the tire tread only. h. Chassis may be stock, such as Cox, or can be made from a kit, such as Dynamic parts. Also, can be homemade, such as brass tubing. Please no "jail house" chassis. i. Must include a driver in the car. j. Must have numbers on the car, minimum of two, such as each side. k. All other General Rules apply.
2. 1960's NASCAR a. This class will include cars that raced from 1957-1971 in a NASCAR class. Superspeedway, dirt, paved oval or road course. b. These cars will be from varies companies such as Carrera, Revell, Monogram, etc. c. This will be a modified/open class. d. Hard bodies only. May be a resin body. No Lexan or other light weight bodies. e. Chassis will be open with the mounting of the body to not have any external parts, like screws or pins on the outside of the body. Slot.it HRS/HRS2 and 3D printed chassis are able to be used. f. Motors limited to 23k for FC-130 style motors, short can. Motors limited to 22k for FK-180 style motors, long can. Motors limited to 25k for FF/FK-050 style motors, slim can. All ratings at 12 volts as standard. g. Wheels limited to 15.8mm x 8.5mm. Tires are to be sized to fit the wheels and must not be a "low" profile tire. h. Interior may be cut down to fit, must have driver with open face helmet, with steering wheel and dash as a minimum. No Lexan or vacuum formed interiors. No paper card interiors. i. All other General Rules apply.
3. Rolly Polly Cars a. This class will be for small cars that handle like they need stabilizing wheels on the outside of the car. No wide flared fender cars. b. Cars need to have a roof to get the maximum effect, no roadsters please. All tops must be up. Also, no "paper" roofs. c. Motors should be limited to 18k. d. Chassis may be stock or other; 3D printed or homemade are OK. Vintage chassis and motor may also be used. e. Car must run greater than 1.25 seconds on the "skid pad", before falling off the track. (Marc G has provided) (Outside lane of Carrera #1 curve with boarders) f. All other General Rules apply.
The Rolly Polly Class may still have some changes, but these rules will give everyone an idea of what the rules may be.
Jim W
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Post by David C. on Jul 17, 2023 19:00:14 GMT -7
Well... There goes my Ninco Porsche 356 that i posted pictures of previously.
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Post by Jim Weickum on Aug 30, 2023 8:31:57 GMT -7
I have been working on a Ninco 356 and got a wild hair idea for a class of rolly polly cars. Beatles, 356s, Audi TTs, minis, I can think of quite a few cars that because they are too narrow and top heavy, never have a chance in any of the classes we run because they don't corner fast enough. Running a class of them might be a hoot and make us all better drivers. The challenge would be making rules. David This the idea for the Rolly Polly class.
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