Thursday Night Racing Information

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The 8 week series will start July 10th and will continue on every Thursday for the following 8 weeks.

The two classes are Scalextric Vintage Trans-Am and Group 'C'.

The rules for the Trans-Am race include:
ELIGIBLE CARS:
Only the following Scalextric Vintage Trans-am cars allowed – ’69-’73 Camaro/’69-‘71 Mustang/’67 Mercury Cougar/’70 Dodge Challenger – all sidewinders. As they are introduced, newly released cars will be reviewed and added to the above list if eligible.

GENERAL:
Any modifications not specifically addressed in the series rules are not legal and will not be permitted. If the rules stated on this page do not indicate a part or tuning method IS allowed, it is NOT allowed. Any variations to these rules must be approved in advance by GTSLOTS.

THE BODY:
Bodies may not be modified, lightened, or cut in any way - including wheel wells, body posts, interiors, etc. EXCEPTIONS: Sharp edges, burrs, and rear bearing support posts (mounted to the interior) may be trimmed or sanded only to permit clearance for the proper seating of the body onto the chassis. Front spoilers may be trimmed for a minimum clearance of .040” to the track. Cars must start each race with any and all front and rear spoilers/wings, bumpers, and air scoops in place as provided with the car. Mirrors and headlight covers may be missing, but should be replaced when possible. Bodies can be custom painted; however, they must have numbers on the hood and both sides as is prototypical. Bodies must be attached by any and all screws locations provided by the factory, any manufacturer’s screws may be used, and shims are permitted to adjust chassis/body tweak and height. All cars must use complete and unmodified interior w/driver figure. Interior must attach with any and all screws as designed by the factory. If body screws are run loose, tape must be placed over the holes in bottom of chassis. Windows must remain transparent.

CHASSIS:
NO TRACTION MAGNETS. Slight sanding of the edges of the chassis, including sharp edges and burrs is permitted only to allow for the necessary clearance for the proper seating of the body on to the chassis. Modifications to front or rear axle mounts is prohibited. Axle shims are allowed to reduce side play in the axle assemblies. Stock or Slot.It axle bushings may be glued in place.

WHEELS AND TIRES:
Stock Scalextric or Slot.It 15.8mm plastic, aluminum, or magnesium wheels and tires are allowed on the front of the car; and Slot.It 17.3mm by 8.2mm aluminum or magnesium wheels will be permitted on the rear of the car. Slot.It axles/spur gears/bushings will also be allowed. Bushings may be glued into chassis – no lowering. No chemicals may be used on the tires. Wheels and tires should fit within wheel wells when possible, but may not exceed past the body at the wheel wells by more than .055” (1.4mm) at any wheel. Slot.It S1/S2 (#PT06, #PT18, #PT1152S2, or #PT1167S2) silicon tires will be “hand out” at the North America final event. Regional race organizers should utilize the appropriate rear tires for the hosting track that fits the Slot.It wheels used. Slot.It wheels do not need to utilize inserts. Stock Scalextric front tires may be sanded. (Note: “hand out” rear tire selection subject to change due to product availability.)

GEARING:
A 12t 6.5mm Slot.It sidewinder pinion gear will be supplied on the handout motors, which is not to be adjusted. Driver my use any available Slot.It 19mm sidewinder (34/36/38 tooth) spur gear. Driver may apply grease to the gears.

GUIDE BLADES/BRAID/ELECTRICAL:
Scalextric stock or Slot.It guides may be used. Any screw type or long shaft Slot.It guide may be used with a minimum amount of removal of sharp edges and burrs to allow for proper operation. If a Slot.It guide is substituted for the stock Scalextric guide then the following is permitted otherwise no other modifications to the chassis are allowed in the guide area:
Old style guide (w/spring return):
Shims will be permitted to locate the guide at the proper depth in the track slot along with additional shims to center the guide shaft in the guide support to allow for proper operation. The guide spring, spring retainer, and associated screws may be removed.
New style guide (w/removable braid plate):
Shims will be permitted to locate the guide at the proper depth in the track slot along with additional shims to center the guide shaft in the guide support to allow for proper operation.
Any manufactures’ braid , lead wires, and eyelets may be used from guide to the motor. Wires may not be glued or soldered to the eyelets or braid .

MOTOR:
Slot.it orange endbell short can – rated 21.5k @12volt; a ½” wide piece of tape may be used looped through the front and rear motor cooling slots in the chassis to hold the motor in place.

WEIGHT:
Weight may be added to the inside of the chassis if desired. NO weight may be attached to the underside of the chassis.


The Second Class is Open Modified Slot.It Group C.

[Fumey]

Hey Bumpy Cakes ! Like the part where it say "any manufacturers lead wire" ? :violence-smack:

[mikeinclover]

I think I said last night you could use any lead wire.

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[Fumey]

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[Fumey]

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