FRC will be open for practice, testing and racing from 7:30 PM this Wednesday (23rd May) for our 2018 Group B classes - Rally Car (RC), Slot.It Challenge (SC), Formula 1 (F1). We'll run races for our two latest classes, American Pony Car Sportsman (APCS) and GT Sportsman (GTS) for non-regular FRC drivers or we'll run special IROC races if we have at least two new drivers present.
We plan to start at 8:30PM sharp. Here's the usual schedule:
- Free practice and testing up to 8:30 PM
- 8:30 PM - Technical Inspection (excluding IROC classes). Cars will be moved to the parc fermé location after they are inspected and comply with the requirements.
- Qualifying followed by racing. Drivers not ready when called to grid will be replaced by any standby drivers who are ready.
- Post-race Technical Inspection (if required).
- After racing - Packing up and liming/old talk (but not too late!).
- Rally Car - If visible, interior must have both driver and navigator figures (heads minimum); no traction magnets; "Magnet-effect" motors are not allowed.
- Slot.It Challenge - Group C Slot.It cars only; single standard Slot.It "non-race" magnet (the one with the grooves); Slot.It tyres.
- Formula 1 - F1 or F1-type body (must be painted - no unpainted bodies allowed); 63mm maximum width; any motor up to 18,000 RPM; USD rule - magnets must be positioned at least 5.5mm ahead of rear axle; wheels 14mm max diameter without tyres; tyres at least 18mm diameter; rear tyres at least 11mm wide.
Don't forget to bring along some refreshments.
Reality Checks
Rally Car:
Slot.It Challenge:
Formula 1:
See you on the circuit...
Gordon