Racing this Thursday 19th March

[gordon]

Hi Guys,

FRC will be open for practice, testing and racing from 7:30 PM this Thursday (19th March) for our Group A classes, Mixed GT IROC - 6 races @ 20 laps, Restricted GT - 3 races @ 30 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 RGT class regulations (blue text indicates any changes for 2015):

• Restricted GT (RGT)
  
  • Body: Must be modeled after a two-door car which competes in GT racing and must comply with General item 2. Windows may be tinted so as not to reveal the cockpit - see Eligable Cars below.
  • Chassis: Standard for the particular model.
  • Interior: Free but must comply with General item 3.
  • Digital Chip: Free.
  • Motor: 23,500 RPM or lower, based on manufacturer's specifications.
  • Gearing: Free.
  • Motor Pod (where applicable): Standard for the particular model.
  • Magnets: Must be positioned in one of the standard magnet locations for the particular model. Car must not be able to magnetically adhere to standard Scalextric track piece in an upside down position. Stacking allowed.
  • Wheels: Free.
  • Axles: Free.
  • Tyres: Free.
  • Guide Flag: Free.
  • Eligible cars:
    
    • ASL Garaiya
    • Aston Martin DBR9
    • Aston Martin V12 Vantage GT3
    • Aston Martin V8 Vantage
    • Aston Martin Vantage GTE
    • Audi R8 GT3
    • BMW M3
    • BMW Z4 GT3
    • BMW Z4 M Coupé
    • Chevrolet Corvette C6
    • Chevrolet Corvette C6.R
    • Chevrolet Corvette Z06-R
    • Dodge Viper
    • Ferrari 360 Modena
    • Ferrari 458 Italia
    • Ferrari 550 GTS
    • Ferrari F40
    • Ferrari F430
    • Ford GT
    • Honda CR-Z
    • Honda HSV-010 GT
    • Honda NSX
    • Honda NZX
    • Jaguar XKRS
    • Lamborghini Diablo
    • Lamborghini Gallardo
    • Lamborghini Murcielago
    • Lexus IS 350
    • Lexus SC430
    • Lotus Evora
    • Lotus Exige
    • Maserato Trofeo
    • Mazda RX-7
    • McLaren F1 GTR
    • McLaren MP4-12C
    • Mercedes-Benz CLK GTR
    • Mercedes-Benz SLR 722 GT
    • Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG
    • Mirage GT1
    • Mooncraft Shiden
    • Mosler MT900
    • Nissan 300ZX
    • Nissan 350Z
    • Nissan Fairlady Z
    • Nissan GT-R
    • Nissan Skyline
    • Porsche 911
    • Porsche 968
    • Porsche 997
    • Toyota RC F
    • Toyota Supra
    • TVR Speed 12
    • TVR T200
    • Vemac RD
    The list will be expanded if and when other eligible models appear.

Don't forget to bring along some refreshments.

Reality Checks

Mixed GT:


RGT:


See you on the circuit...
Gordon

[RameshB]

Hi guys those pics looks so live , imagine really racing those cars in the wet as you power the car , the back can come around , looks great , how about the massive amount of torque the viper has , and its great sound , just thrilling pics , see you all on thur. bye Ram

[Luke]

Hey Ramesh ~ Two very appropriate descriptions by you with circumstances above ...

[gordon]

Maybe we should remove the magnets from the MGT cars and have wet races (just joking!).

[steveaca]

Will be there for sure. I'd gladly go along with the 'wet weather' setup for MGT races !

[arden100]

It's not going to rain on Thursday Steve. LOL.

Arden

[steveaca]

Hi Arden,
maybe you could predict south weather but we racing in de north !

[Luke]

GG,

As action packed or so live (Ramesh's wording) these 2 pics are ... there's 2 cars that really captured the center of my attention

They are also Scalextric models and in this order ... of the first and second picture:

• • Scalextric C3381 - Chevrolet Corvette C6R Vodafone No.17 GT2
  
  • Scalextric C3087 - Dodge Viper USAF (Fighter Wing) No.56 GTS-R

I also know that there are 2 persons @ FRC that own each of these fine looking 132 model cars ...

Me with the Corvette and you with the Viper - Correct is Right

My Corvette is already chipped with a (quick fix) DPR chip and stock 18K motor. So just for the record, I will bring it on over to do a few test laps but sorry I wont be racing it in the RGT/US-D class. On the other hand, with your Viper and because of (chassis configuration) how difficult it will be to chip ... and I have also seen it as a SQ (for some time) to the top your slotcar work table ...

Suppose it wont be so easy (like mine) to chip and maybe race in the RGT/US-D class ent :/

On a separate note, I wont forget to bring the MGT (18 cars) display board this evening

Luke