Fairways Racing Complex Forum

Hi Guys,

FRC will be open for practice, testing and racing from 7:30 PM this Thursday (2nd April) for our Group B classes, Historic Saloon - 3 races @ 25 laps, Vintage Sports - 3 races @ 25 laps, Group 5 Sports Cars - 3 races @ 25 laps. Remember that our events start no later than 8:30PM sharp. Here's the usual schedule:

• Free practice and testing up to 8:30 PM
• 8:30 PM SHARP - Qualifying followed by racing. Drivers not ready when called to grid will be replaced by any standby drivers who are ready.
• Winning cars will be checked for compliance with the regulations after the last race for each class (excluding IROC classes).
• After racing - Packing up and liming/old talk (but not too late!).

You can see the 2015 class regulations here and the general racing regulations here.

Here are the specific HS, VS and G5SC class regulations (blue text indicates any changes for 2015):

• Historic Saloon (HS)
  For unmodified slot models of cars based on production saloon/sedan and road going sports cars from the 1960s and 1970s - see Eligable Cars below.
  
  • Body: See Eligable Cars below. Body must comply with General item 2. Windows may not be tinted - interior must be visible.
  • Chassis: Standard for the particular model. Cars with angle-winder chassis or angle-winder pods are prohibited.
  • Minimum Ground Clearance: 1.0 mm / 0.040".
  • Interior: Full interior as standard for the particular model, however this may be altered if necessary, but only to the extent required to install digital chip. Must comply with General item 3.
  • Digital Chip: Scalextric brand only.
  • Motor: Standard motor as fitted by the car manufacturer. This motor must not exceed 20,000 RPM, based on manufacturer's specifications.
  • Gearing: Standard for the particular model.
  • Motor Pod (where applicable): Standard for the particular model.
  • Magnets: Standard for the particular model.
  • Wheels: Standard for the particular model.
  • Axles: Standard for the particular model.
  • Tyres: Free but must fit standard wheels.
  • Guide Flag: Standard for the particular model.
  • Eligible cars:
    
    • Scalextric 1960s/70s Ford Escorts and Cortinas
    • Scalextric BMC Minis
    • Scalextric Holden L34 Torana
    • Fly Alfa Romeo Giulia
    • Revell Lotus Cortina
    • Revell Trabant 601S
    • Revell NSU TT
    • Revell Simca 1000
    • Revell Jaguar E-Type
    • Revell Mustang GT350
    • Revell BMW 320 from the 70s
    • Scalextric MGB
    • Pioneer MGB
    • Pioneer Mustangs from the '60s and '70s
    • SCX Fiat 131 Abarth
    • SRC Ford Capri
    Registered scratch-built cars (Car / Owner):
    
    • Triumph TR4A / Gordon
    The list will be expanded if and when other eligible models appear.
  Vintage Sports (VS)
  For unmodified slot models of racing sports and prototype cars from the 1960s - see Eligable Cars below.
  
  • Body: See Eligable Cars below. Body must comply with General item 2. Windows may not be tinted - interior must be visible.
  • Chassis: Standard for the particular model.
  • Minimum Ground Clearance: 1.0 mm / 0.040".
  • Interior: Full interior as standard for the particular model, however this may be altered if necessary, but only to the extent required to install digital chip. Must comply with General item 3.
  • Digital Chip: Scalextric brand only.
  • Motor: Standard for the particular model.
  • Gearing: Motor and axle gears may be changed.
  • Motor Pod (where applicable): Standard for the particular model.
  • Magnets: Standard for the particular model. In the case of MRRC "Sebring" chassis cars, up to two standard magnets in the standard magnet locations may be used.
  • Wheels: Standard for the particular model.
  • Axles: Standard for the particular model.
  • Tyres: Free but must fit standard wheels.
  • Guide Flag: Standard for the particular model.
  • Eligible cars:
    
    • Alfa Romeo TZ2
    • Chaparral 2
    • Chaparral 2A
    • Chaparral 2E
    • Chaparral 2F
    • Cheetah
    • Cobra
    • Cobra Daytona
    • Cooper-Ford
    • Corvette Grand Sport
    • Corvette L88
    • Ferrari 250 GTO
    • Ferrari 250 LM 1966
    • Ferrari 250 Testa Rossa
    • Ferrari 275P
    • Ferrari 330 P4
    • Ford GT Mk IV
    • Ford GT40
    • Ford P68
    • Jaguar E-Type
    • King Cobra
    • Lola T70
    • McLaren M6A (this is technically a Can-Am car but was built and raced during the appropriate period for this class)
    • Porsche 904
    • Porsche 906
    • Porsche 907
    • Porsche 908/2, 1969
    • Porsche 910
    • Porsche Carrera 6
    The list will be expanded if and when other eligible models appear.
  Group 5 Sports Cars (1970-1975)
  For cars classified by the FIA as Group 5 Sports Cars between 1970 and 1975.
  
  • Body: Group 5 Sports Cars (1970-1975) only. See Eligable Cars below. Body must comply with General item 2. Windows may not be tinted - interior must be visible.
  • Chassis: Original chassis for the particular model, but may be modified.
  • Minimum Ground Clearance: 1.0 mm / 0.040".
  • Interior: Full interior as standard for the particular model, however this may be altered if necessary, but only to the extent required to install digital chip. Must comply with General item 3.
  • Digital Chip: Free.
  • Motor: 26,000 RPM or lower, based on manufacturer's specifications.
  • Gearing: Free.
  • Motor Pod (where applicable): Free.
  • Magnets: Maximum Magnet Marshal downforce of 200 gms (107% = 214 gms). This is currently under review.
  • Wheels: Free.
  • Axles: Free.
  • Tyres: Free.
  • Guide Flag: Free.
  • Eligible cars:
    
    • Alfa Romeo 33/3
    • Alfa Romeo 33TT12
    • Ferrari 312P
    • Ferrari 512
    • Chevron B19
    • Chevron B21
    • Lola T70 Mk III
    • Mirage GR8
    • Matra MS670
    • Porsche 908LH
    • Porsche 917
    • Porsche 917LH
    • McLaren M8D (this is technically a Can-Am car but was built and raced during the appropriate period for this class)
    The list will be expanded if and when other eligible models appear.

Don't forget to bring along some refreshments.

Reality Checks

Historic Saloon:


Vintage Sports:


Group 5 Sports Cars:


See you on the circuit...
Gordon

Will be there for sure.
Great photo of that racing Imp. They were interesting little rear-engine cars that had lots of success in racing and rallying.

GG & all others,

I will be @ FRC later today but must let all know now that this will be my racing game for this evening ... with cars in the 3 competing classes.

• • HS ........... 0.799 gap
  • VS ........... No ready Car
  • G5SC ....... No ready Car

So sorry I wont be taking part in VS & G5SC ...

This info should help not having to answer one question many times and that I'm still happy enjoying racing moments & you guys company nonetheless.

Luke

Luke, you haven't done any work on those cars? Last time we raced these classes was almost three months ago. You've got to rekindle your passion for slot racing man. Its not unlike real racing or any other sport for that matter - you've got to work at it and keep trying if you want to be competitive. You used to do this and your cars were always quick. Let me know how I can help encourage you and get you back to where you used to be.

GG,

I had to respond here because of these persuading words .... Let me know how I can help encourage you and get you back to where you used to be.

Well, I'm not sure exactly what is needed (to get back where I used to be) but what I do know you and all the other regular guys (Ramesh, Luke B., Arden, Steve & David "Boo" to name a few) do spur me on with certain racing classes. Mind you, not saying I don't want to race in certain race car groupings because check what I had set out on doing with time gone ... for these 3 technical classes.

Actually on checking - its (8 events) 4 months I haven't done any work on these 3 cars of mines ... (HS,VS,G5SC) Race Report #181 - Thurs 4th Dec. 2014.

Yes, after all this time I'm sorry I did no work on any of these cars ... which I normally race.

• • HS - Scalextric .................. Ford (Mexico Yellow) Escort RS 1600
  • VS - Revell Monogram ....... Ferrari 250 GTO/LM No.30
  • G5 - Fly ........................... Ferrari 512S Coda Lunga No.6

Even though I recently own a new VS car and have plans in the wings for HS & G5S cars.

• • HS - Scalextric .................. Ford Escort MK1 No.85
  • VS - MMRC ...................... Cheetah (Blue) No.46
  • G5 - Slot It ...................... Matra-Simca 670B No.8

Know you will agree with this ... It's all well and good being competitive but its another thing having that desire.

So you're right about my slotcar passion ~ how I need to put new heart back into setting-up 132 slotcars ...

... but at least the project above is somewhat like that

Luke