Proposed FRC Scalextric BTCC class
Posted: Thu Jul 25, 2019 4:47 pm
Guys, for some time now I've been thinking of introducing an almost stock Scalextric BTCC class, both for the close racing it should bring, as well as for having an active, almost stock class to encourage competitors. I have yet to think of where this class will fit in with our racing schedules, but I'm sure we can work things out for it.
Here are the proposed regulations:
Scalextric BTCC
For the following Scalextric slot models of BTCC cars (from 2015 onwards):
MG6 GT AMD BTCC
Honda Civic Type R BTCC
BMW 125i BTCC
VW Passat BTCC
In the interest of having individual liveries, prospective entrants must register the model and livery they are interested in with FRC. These registrations will be posted on the FRC forum. Registrations will be on a first-come, first-served basis. Once a car has been registered, no one else may register that model and livery and the registrant must produce the car within six weeks of registering. If the registrant fails to produce the car within this time, it will be removed from the registry and available for registration again. The original registrant may not re-register that model and livery for another six weeks.
Added 28/7/19:
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Perhaps we can run the BTCC class as part of our Group B classes:
Group B: Rally Car (RC), BTCC (BTCC), Slot.It Challenge (SC), Formula 1 (F1) (3 races/stages)
See the FRC Class Groupings for where the BTCC class will run.
The specifics of the magnet rule above are subject to change in the direction of less downforce, based on our initial tests with the cars. I do not want this to be a high magnet downforce class.
So, let's hear your thoughts below.
Here are the proposed regulations:
Scalextric BTCC
For the following Scalextric slot models of BTCC cars (from 2015 onwards):
MG6 GT AMD BTCC
Honda Civic Type R BTCC
BMW 125i BTCC
VW Passat BTCC
In the interest of having individual liveries, prospective entrants must register the model and livery they are interested in with FRC. These registrations will be posted on the FRC forum. Registrations will be on a first-come, first-served basis. Once a car has been registered, no one else may register that model and livery and the registrant must produce the car within six weeks of registering. If the registrant fails to produce the car within this time, it will be removed from the registry and available for registration again. The original registrant may not re-register that model and livery for another six weeks.
- Period: 2015 onwards.
- Body: Windows may not be tinted - interior must be visible. Livery must replicate an actual BTCC car of the same model.
- Chassis: Original Scalextric non-PCR chassis for the particular model. May be sanded for float (max gap 1.0mm).
- Interior: BMW and Honda: Original for the particular model. May be modified as long as alterations are not visible through the windows (e.g. no extra holes cut in the interior pan). Interior tray bearing retainers may be removed. MG and VW: Interior tray may be replaced with black or black-painted vac-form interior or similar lightweight structure. Driver head/figure must be painted. Interior must cover the full cockpit area so that no mechanical parts are visible through the windows.
- Digital Chip: Unmodified C8515 DPR chip and hatch. Chips may be randomly switched between competing cars.
- Motor: Any FC-130 motor up to 18,000 RPM, based on manufacturer's specifications.
- Gearing: Standard axle gear. Pinion may be changed.
- Magnets: Initially, single stock magnet in standard location, with 1mm ground clearance using a setup block and 1mm gauge. If we get too much downforce variation between cars, we'll change to the Modified USD rule (see diagram below), where any installed magnets must be placed in the standard location for the chassis and stacking is allowed.
- Wheels: Standard.
- Axles: Standard.
- Tyres: Type of tyre is free. Front tyre minimum diameter: 18mm on wheel. Rear tyre minimum diameter: 19mm on wheel. Rear tyre maximum tread width: 10mm (excluding sidewall).
- Minimum Weight: 80gm.
Added 28/7/19:
See car reservations and reserve your car here:
viewtopic.php?f=6&t=1525
Perhaps we can run the BTCC class as part of our Group B classes:
Group B: Rally Car (RC), BTCC (BTCC), Slot.It Challenge (SC), Formula 1 (F1) (3 races/stages)
See the FRC Class Groupings for where the BTCC class will run.
The specifics of the magnet rule above are subject to change in the direction of less downforce, based on our initial tests with the cars. I do not want this to be a high magnet downforce class.
So, let's hear your thoughts below.