Racing this Thursday 24th July

[gordon]

Hi Guys,

FRC will be open for practice, testing and racing from 7:30 PM this Thursday (24th July) for our Group E classes: Historic Saloon - 5 races @ 30 laps, Vintage Sports - 5 races @ 30 laps. Remember that our events now start no later than 8:30PM sharp. Here's the 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 all the class regulations here and the general racing regulations here.

Here are the specific Historic Saloon and Vintage Sports class regs (blue text indicates any changes for 2014):

• 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.
  • 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: 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:
    
    The following Revell-Monogram cars are eligible:
    
    • Lola T70
    • Chaparral 2
    • Cobra Daytona
    • Corvette Grand Sport
    • Ferrari 275P
    • Ferrari 250 GTO LMP
    • King Cobra
    • Porsche 904
    • Jaguar E-Type
    • McLaren M6A (this is technically a Can-Am car but was built and raced during the appropriate period for this class)
    The following MRRC cars are eligible:
    
    • Cobra
    • Chaparral 2F
    • Ford GT Mk IV
    • Porsche 904
    • Chaparral 2A
    • Cooper-Ford
    • Porsche 910
    • Cheetah
    The following Fly cars are eligible:
    
    • Fly Ferrari 250 LM 1966
    • Fly Ferrari 250 GTO
    • Fly Porsche Carrera 6
    • Fly Porsche 906
    • Fly Ford GT40
    • Fly Porsche 908/2, 1969
    • Fly Lola T70
    • Fly Alfa Romeo TZ2
    The following Ninco cars are eligible:
    
    • Ninco Cobra
    • Ninco Ferrari 250 Testa Rossa
    The following Slot.It cars are eligible:
    
    • Ford GT40
    • Chaparral 2E
    The following Scalextric cars are eligible:
    
    • Scalextric Ford GT40 (not the modern Ford GT)
    • Scalextric Ferrari 330 P4
    • Scalextric Ferrari 250 GTO
    • Scalextric Chaparral 2F
    • Scalextric Corvette L88
    The following Racer cars are eligible:
    
    • Ford P68
    The following NSR cars are eligible:
    
    • Ford Mk IV
    • Ford P68
    The list will be expanded if and when other eligible models appear.

Don't forget to bring along some refreshments.

Ice Brigade: Luke B.

Reality Checks

Historic Saloon:


Vintage Sports:


See you on the circuit...
Gordon

[steveaca]

Will be there for sure. Sweet Escort photo !
Steve

[gordon]

Steve, hopefully a sweet Escort in the same livery is the big winner!

[steveaca]

I am hoping that the winning car is a Ford !

[Luke]

Hello Fellas,

Letting all know (upfront) a situation I have with my Scalextric (Historic Saloon) Ford Escort and if its possible to still race this car.

Like always, I'm looking forward to racing in the Historic Saloon & Vintage Sport classes but I have one slight problem with my HS car ... The problem I have with it is - the windows are tinted (spray painted) black. Now, I know you'll may think (Luke racing @ FRC so long now ...) but I was trying to find a way to untint windows and dont think there's anyway in doing this, for a clear view of the interior - which btw also has the the driver & co-driver seated inside the same car.

Nevertheless, for the past few days I was trying to get a next "clear" Ford Escort Window but my both tries failed. One was from Alex and the next was from David "boo" - Alex couldn't find his damaged (window still intact) Escort and he ran out of time too because he & family going abroad on holidays. Boo's Escort (his 2nd. Escort not chipped) on the other hand, is way too new to go and open up, just use the window.

Having explained myself fully about my HS tinted windows - could I race it still

If anyone is wondering why I tinted windows - Car Boutique on the Western Main Rd, Port of Spain had a 50% one day tint sale

Luke

[Luke]

Nicely done GG ~ I forgot to say those 2 photos of the Ford Escorts and left hand corners - almost looks similar in every detail

Luke

[steveaca]

Hi Luke,
I would be okay with you racing your Escort with the 'tinted' glass, once the scrutineers have determined that the car meets the requirements otherwise.
Steve

[gordon]

Luke, please bring the car to race. We will inspect it to ensure that the interior is intact and if so, allow it to race at this event with the tinted windows. You should have enough time to get a new window assembly by the next time we next race HS.