Its time to get back to racing!
FRC will be open for practice, testing and racing from 7:30 PM this Thursday (5th March) for our 2020 Group B classes - Kitbash (KB), Rally Car (RC), Scalextric BTCC (BTCC) and Slot.It Challenge (SC).
With four classes scheduled and the plan being two rounds of races (and three rally stages), we'd like to get started as soon as possible. To save time, full tech inspection will only be done on the winner of each class after the races/stages. For classes with the USD rule and ground clearance requirement, we'll check these items for every entrant before the competition begins.
Key points to pass tech inspection:
- Rally Car - If visible, interior must have both driver and navigator figures (heads minimum); no traction magnets; 1.0mm ground clearance under motor; "Magnet-effect" motors are not allowed.
- Scalextric BTCC - Must be a Scalextric BTCC car from 2014 onwards; original interior; C8515 DPR chip; up to 18K FC-130 motor; standard axle gear, wheels and axles; magnet(s) in standard location and must pass 45º USD rule; 1.0mm ground clearance under magnet (these items in red are a trial for this event); 18mm front/19mm rear minimum tyre diameter; minimum weight: BMW and Honda: 80gm; MG and VW: 85gm.
- Slot.It Challenge - Group C Slot.It cars only; single standard Slot.It "non-race" magnet (the one with the grooves); 1.0mm ground clearance under magnet; Slot.It tyres.
- All cars - must have racing numbers displayed at least on each side. Owners are encouraged to include other realistic-looking decoration on their cars, such as sponsor advertising and number roundels.
Don't forget to bring along some refreshments.
Reality Checks
Kitbash:
Rally Car:
Scalextric BTCC:
Slot.It Challenge:
See you on the circuit...
Gordon