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Postby 4380r » Wed Aug 17, 2016 5:32 pm

The Interstate Home Slot Racers (IHSR) has been meeting and racing in the Mid Atlantic area: Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia since 1994. Starting out on plastic tracks: classic and sport Scalextric, Ninco, Revell, Monogram, Carerra, even Strombecker and Eldon...we're mostly a wood track club now racing in our basements and garages.

The focus is on fun and comradery. Sure, it's competitive and we talk trash, but it's been a close group for over two decades, and we're always looking for new folks who enjoy racing toy cars.

We will be establishing our Fall 2016 to Spring 2017 season schedule soon. 4 classes, a couple builder classes, a couple light mod classes. Something for everyone!

If you're in the MD/PA/VA/WVA area and want to race with an established 1/32 scale club, reach out to me at tlbrace2008@yahoo.com

I've added the rules for the upcoming season, below.

New for 2016-2017
Tech Inspection. A pre-race tech inspection will be re-instituted as follows: At each event, one IHSR class, chosen at random will be tech inspected prior to that race. Please bring only legal cars to Tech. Recognizing that our race time is very limited, this inspection will proceed expeditiously. We strongly encourage racers to examine all your cars for legality prior to the event since if your car fails, little time will be available to make changes prior to the race start. Race will not be delayed waiting on car changes.

Post-Race Viewing. Years ago our club’s first three finishers were put on display briefly for members to view and ask questions. It has always been our club’s valuable custom to help other racers improve in order to raise everyone’s enjoyment. This is a tremendous opportunity for all racers to learn and improve.

Immediately after each race the first three cars will have their bodies removed for viewing on the track. Owners are heartily encouraged to answer questions about their cars.

‘Spare’ Car Limits. We’re here for fun and we recognize that racing is more fun than watching because of a broken car.

ONE replacement car is allowed if the entrant’s starting car becomes crippled during the race. Replacement car must conform to the class rules. (If this class was chosen for random tech inspection the replacement car must be presented for Tech immediately after the race or the car will not be classified). A third replacement car is not allowed.

GENERAL COMPETITION RULES:
Minimum 3/64 ground clearance on all cars. Gears are exempt at the discretion of the track owner as long as they don't contact the track surface.

Only hard plastic or resin bodies are allowed. Vac-formed bodies that have been hardened and thickened may be allowed at the discretion of the rules committee, provided they are of a minimum weight (12grams). Vac car bodies are to be painted on the outside only.

All four tires must be in contact with the track surface. Front wheels must touch and roll on the track. If this requires adjustment when moving from a routed track to a plastic track it is the owner's responsibility to assure compliance.

Tires must fit within body limits. Tires must be covered by the body as viewed from directly above the car.

Track front and rear, should be close to that of prototype.

All tires must be rubber, rubber-like or Urethane. No o-ring (5mm minimum on front tires). Sponge (foam) tires are specifically allowed in 63 - 81 sports cars only. No Silicone tires. Tire width will be measured at the contact patch.

All tires must be run DRY, with no traction compounds or treatments added. Cleaner residue or softening treatments must have been removed before placing the car on the track. Any car that leaves a residue on the track surface shall be immediately disqualified and removed from the race.
Wheels should have appropriate inserts and be of the same type front and rear. "Styled" plastic or aluminum wheels are exempt if they represent a 1:1 wheel.

Guide flag may not be visible when viewed from above when pointed directly forward.

Chassis and weights must not protrude beyond the lower edge of the body and should be painted so as not to be conspicuous when the car is on the track. Weights added to the underside of the chassis must be securely affixed so as to not be dislodged during a race.

The body mounting screws may be loosened. If they are, they MUST BE COVERED with tape to prevent debris on the track. The thickness of the tape will be included in the required clearance spec.

Open cockpit cars require a driver and a "shelf"; closed cars require a driver, front and rear glass and a cover over the mechanicals. Full interior is not always required although driver should have arms and at least top half of steering wheel.

Cars should appear as nearly "scale" as possible.

Cars will be allowed to start at the discretion of the Tech Committee.

If the prototype car had a spoiler mounted, it must be in place at tech inspection and the start of the race. The spoiler must be securely affixed and should have at least a chance of being in place during the entire race.

All races will be run "no-mag". In all classes, total downforce from motor magnetism must not exceed 25grams. Magnet check or Magnet Marshal check will be part of tech inspections for all IHSR classes.

CAR CLASSES
Division 1 –VINTAGE sports cars (1962 and earlier)
Chassis may be commercially available, or scratch built of brass, wire, plastic or aluminum.
Maximum 8mm tire max. width measured at contact patch. Entrant must ensure that 8mm max. width is maintained throughout season.
Maximum overall width is 2.25" measured from the outside of the rear tires.
Any manufacturer’s motor may be fitted, but must be rated no more than 14.7K RPM.
<14.7K rpm motors available at time of writing at: Slot Car Corner, M/T racing Resins, Professor Motor, Dart Hobbies
H&R Jack Rabbit 14K rpm S-can type FC-130 Cartrix TX-1 13K rpm S-can type FC-130
M/T-1 14.3K rpm S-can type FC-130 Artin "white endbell" 13.1K rpm S-can type FC-130
M/T-SL-1 14.7K rpm Slim can type FF-050 1.5mm shaft JWL/JJ Slot "red endbell" 14.1K rpm S-can type FC-130
Ninco NC-1 12.7K rpm S-can type FC-130 JWL/JJ Slot "yellow endbell" 13.9K rpm S-can FC-130
Ninco NC-8 13.4K rpm (12V) FK-130 Pink Car Power Plus1 13.1K rpm S-can type FC-130
BWA BWNC-1 14.5K rpm S-can type FC-130 Power Slot PS-2 13K rpm Slim can FF-050 1.5mm shaft
BWA BWMS050 14.7K rpm Slim can FF-050 1.5mm shaft Ninco NC-2 is not allowed
(*motor specs. from Slotcarnews motor list: http://slotcarnews.blogspot.com/2007/02 ... -list.html )

Division 2 - Carrera GT cars
Intent: The class rules are written to allow participants to have competitive and reliable cars, with few modifications allowed. Carrera GT cars will be run as received from factory except for the permitted modifications listed below.

The original E200 motor, wheels, axles, tires, gears, and guide flag system will be retained. Broken or "sloppy" guides may be repaired. The red replacement guide blade is allowed. Brushes are free. On some tracks, Carrera guides may stick in tight turns. Light sanding or trimming of the blade is permitted to eliminate this sticking.
Tires may be glued and trued. Ballast may be added inside body
Gluing in the motor is permitted. Full stock interiors must be retained.
Removal of digital chip is permitted Direct wiring of motor from guide is permitted
Removal of lights optional Custom colors are ok but cars with racing #’s in 3 places
Body/chassis may be minimally sanded for body 'float"
Eligible Carrera GT cars are:
Ferrari 575 GTC Aston Martin Vantage GT3
Porsche GT3 RSR Audi R8 GT
Porsche GT3 Corvette C6R, C7R
Mercedes SLS AMG GT3 Ferrari 599XX
Mercedes SLR McLaren BMW M3 GT2
Porsche 918 spyder (cars with roof only) Ferrari LaFerrari
BMW Z4 GT3 Lamborghini Huracan
Ferrari 458

Division 3 – CLASSIC Sports Cars (1963-1981)
This division is designed for models of Sports cars (min. 2 seats, covered wheels) which competed during the above era.

Intent: The class rules are written to allow participants to be competitive with close to out of the box "semi-stock" models, but also allow for "open" cars to be raced in the interest of increasing the variety in the field.

Motors are open
"Semi-Stock" cars may have modifications, but they are limited to commonly replaceable parts; wheels, gears, guide flag, motor, gluing in the motor etc. and the addition of ballast.
Major modifications such as body lightning, chassis lightning, chassis hinging/cutting, pod/bearing support reinforcement/stiffening, reorientation of the motor, lightening or removing the interior or using any chassis not commercially sold with the body define the car as "open"
Classic Ortmann tires (the no longer available “grey dust” formula) are not permitted in this class.
Maximum over all width is 2.63"
Sponge (foam) tires are specifically allowed.

Division 4 –Slot.it Group C/GTP
Cars include: Slot.it-brand Porsche 956, Porsche 962 (and all the variations of each), Lancia LC2, Sauber Mercedes C9, Jaguar XJ-9, Jaguar XJ-12, Mazda 787, Toyota MK III

This class allows very few changes from stock. If you have any doubt about the legality of any modification, please contact the rules committee before the change.

Any Slot.it Group C or GTP car is eligible for this class.

All cars must run a Slot.it "Orange end-bell" 21.5k motor. Slot.it's earlier original equipment 21.5k white end-bell motor is legal for this class but if a competitive advantage is evident, this may be changed. The "Piranha" 21.5K replacement motor is now approved for this class.

All cars will use a "Spec" tire, Slot.it's F22 rubber tire (SIPT-27 20x10mm) or N22 rubber tire (SIPT1171N22 20 x10mm) on standard 15x8 wheels. Gluing the tire to the wheel is permitted. No "Air"-style wheels.

Major modifications such as body lightning, chassis lightning, and chassis hinging/cutting, pod/bearing support reinforcement/stiffening, reorientation of the motor and others will be prohibited. Gluing in the motor is permitted.

Stock interior must be retained. Minor sanding of chassis, body & interior in order to achieve body float is permitted.
Guide replacement is permitted. This is allowed since many stock chassis exhibit very wobbly standard guides.

RESERVE CLASSES
Open Wheel
Chassis may be commercially available, or scratch built of brass, plastic or aluminum
Tires can be 14mm in maximum width, but are encouraged to be appropriate for the era in which the car raced.

LMP and GT
Chassis may be commercially available, or scratch built of brass, plastic or aluminum.
Tires, motors, gears, wheels, axles, guides, etc. are open within the guidelines of the general rules listed above.
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Re: Interstate Home Slot Racers MD/VA/PA/WVA

Postby Mayberryman » Wed Aug 17, 2016 6:03 pm

I have raced with this club a few times and each time I felt my 150 mile (one way) trip was well worth it. I have raced with many groups in different scales for longer than I care to admit and this club has very serious racers and also serious modelers who are just as concerned with placing a great looking car on the track as they are with lap times. The racers in this club are all serious racers but not to the point of forgetting to keep the fun aspect in at all times. It seems that no race goes by without the good natured banter of people making fun of both themselves and competitors. You can not go to a race and not race because the generous nature of these people will always provide a car if you have a problem or no car for the class. I intend to make more of the IHSR races this year and enjoy the competition as well as the friendship of this club.
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Club recruiting event DATE CORRECTION

Postby 4380r » Tue Aug 23, 2016 6:20 pm

IHSR will have 3 lane 1/24 Scalextric layout up and running at the September 25th slot car show in White Marsh, MD.

Stop by and run some laps on the rarest of all vintage slot car track!
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