FRC will be open for practice, testing and racing from 7:30 PM this Thursday (14th March) for our Group B classes - Rally Car (RC), Slot.It Challenge (SC), Formula 1 (F1).
We plan to start tech inspection at 8:20 PM, followed by starting the rally stages at 8:40 PM. We're aiming to get through all the competition around 10:30 PM, so we're running the usual three 5-lap rally stages and two 75-lap races each for SC and F1. Here's the schedule:
Key points to pass tech inspection:
- Rally Car - If visible, interior must have both driver and navigator figures (heads minimum); no traction magnets; "Magnet-effect" motors are not allowed.
- Slot.It Challenge - Group C Slot.It cars only; single standard Slot.It "non-race" magnet (the one with the grooves); Slot.It tyres.
- Formula 1 - F1 or F1-type body (must be painted - no unpainted bodies allowed); 63mm maximum width; any motor up to 18,000 RPM; USD rule - magnets must be positioned at least 5.5mm ahead of rear axle; wheels 14mm max diameter without tyres; tyres at least 18mm diameter; rear tyres at least 11mm wide.
- All cars - must have racing numbers displayed at least on each side. Owners are encouraged to include other realistic-looking decoration on their cars, such as sponsor advertising and number roundels.
- All classes that stipulate the USD rule - Cars must drop away from a C7016 Scalextric Single Lane Half-straight 175mm that is held still (no shaking) in an upside-down position. Any weight added to the car must be positioned within 2.5" (64mm) and ahead of the rear axle.
Don't forget to bring along some refreshments.
Reality Checks
Rally Car:
Slot.It Challenge:
Formula 1:
See you on the circuit...
Gordon