FRC will be open for practice, testing and racing from 7:30 PM this Thursday (2nd February) for our 2017 Group B classes, Historic Saloon (3 races), American Pony Car (3 races), Vintage Sports '60-'75 (3 races).
Remember that we try to start our events no later than 8:30PM sharp. Here's the usual schedule:
- Free practice and testing up to 8:30 PM
- 8:30 PM - Technical Inspection (excluding IROC classes).
- Qualifying followed by racing. Drivers not ready when called to grid will be replaced by any standby drivers who are ready.
- Post-race Technical Inspection (if required)
- After racing - Packing up and liming/old talk (but not too late!).
HS and VS6075 have some new requirements for 2017 and APC is a brand new class, so be sure that your cars comply with the regs. The requirements listed below are mandatory.
- Historic Saloon - Motor up to 18,000 RPM; USD rule. All magnets must be positioned ahead of centreline of the distance between guide flag pivot point and rear axle; Standard wheels.
- American Pony Car - Motor up to 21,500 RPM; USD rule. All magnets must be positioned ahead of centreline of the distance between guide flag pivot point and rear axle; Standard wheels; Front tyre minimum diameter: 17mm on wheel. Rear tyre minimum diameter: 19mm on wheel.
- Vintage Sports '60-'75 - Motor up to 22,500 RPM; 1.0 mm minimum ground clearance; USD rule. Magnets must be positioned in ONE of the standard magnet locations; Chassis may be substituted by one that is designed SPECIFICALLY FOR THAT MODEL which uses a Slot.It motor pod.
Don't forget to bring along some refreshments.
Reality Checks
Historic Saloon:
American Pony Car:
Vintage Sports '60-'75:
See you on the circuit...
Gordon
