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!).
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
- Triumph TR4A / Gordon
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
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)
Reality Checks
Historic Saloon:
Vintage Sports:
Group 5 Sports Cars:
See you on the circuit...
Gordon
