03. American Pony Car
Posted: Fri Feb 28, 2020 1:59 pm
American Pony Car (APC)
(Last changed - Jan 2019)
Amendments for the 2021 racing season are indicated in blue. Amendments made during the 2021 racing season (if any) are indicated in purple.
For slot models of American "Pony Cars" that took place in the Trans-Am series between 1966 and 1972.
- Period: 1966-1972.
- Body: External fender modifications not allowed. Wheels and tyres must not be visible when viewing body from above. Windows may not be tinted.
- Chassis: Original, but may be modified provided guide flag position and axle positions remain unaltered. No angle-winder configurations.
- Interior: Full interior for the particular model. May be altered if necessary to install digital chip and/or to clear motor.
- Motor: Up to 21,500 RPM.
- Magnets: USD Rule. All magnets must be positioned ahead of centreline of the distance between guide flag pivot point and rear axle (see diagram below).
- Wheels: Either 12mm or 13mm in diameter (excluding the ridge).
- Tyres: Front: Free but must be no less than 17mm on wheel. Rear: Free but must be no less than 19mm on wheel. Rear tyre maximum tread width: 8mm (excluding sidewall).
Helpful link: Preparing a car for FRC's American Pony Car class
American Pony Car (APC) - No magnet
(Last changed - Feb 2021)
Everything as per the American Pony Car (APC) rules above except the following:
- Magnets: No traction magnets allowed.
- Ground Clearance: 1.0 mm minimum under motor. See "Checking the ground clearance (where applicable)" in the General - All Classes section of the regulations.