Slot.It Group C 24hr Wolverhampton 2010, Rules, Info, Questions etc Options

[Pendleslot]

Pendle Slot Racing & Wolverhampton Scalextric club are proud to announce details of the Slot.it Group C 24hr UK race 2010
Please use this thread for any questions you have regarding the event and we will happily answer them.
We already have 12 teams confirming their interest to take part.

Venue
Strykers Bowling Alley & Conference Centre which has excellant facilities including bar area, washrooms, bowling alley & cafeteria. Breakfasts will be arranged for sunday morning. The venue is well served with motorway network & public transport links.

Strykers bowling
Shaw road
Bushbury
Wolverhampton
WV10 9LG
UK

Date
Friday 30th April - Practice Day / Scrutineering
Saturday 1st May / Sunday 2nd May Race Day

Track Info
Ninco (Plastic) 16 Lane

RACE FEES
£120.00 per team. (£60 Deposit per team payable by December to reserve entry)
Min 4 drivers Max 6 drivers / team.

Entry fees to be made payable to Wolverhampton Scalextric Club

REGISTRATION
Teams must register and pay their deposit before the 31st of December to be eligible for the race. There are 16 Spaces available and will be on a first come first serve basis.

Contact for registration
Malcolm Scotto: mscotto[at]blueyonder.co.uk
Ian James: ianmjames1[at]btinternet.com

SCRUTINEERING
• Scrutineering will open at 4pm on the Friday before the race.
• Teams will be called up to the Scrutineering bays (1 person per team only) where the car will have its handout motor and tyres fitted by the team member along with a thorough check over the car by an official Scrutineer.
• Each Team will be allocated a race number and given a decal sheet on the Friday morning which contains their race numbers & sponsors logos. Your allocated race number must be displayed on the race car along with your team name. The Sponsors logo must be displayed on the top side of the rear wing.
• Cars must be presented to scrutineering with race numbers & sponsors logos in place.
• Once Scrutineering has taken place the car will be placed in Parc Ferme until Qualifying on the Saturday Morning.
• Please note that once the car is in Parc ferme it can not be worked on until the 10 minute race warm up begins.
• If a car is found to be illegal at any point during the race the team will be disqualified from the event regardless of wether it has passed initial scrutineering prior to the race.
• Cars will be checked to ensure all parts used are eligible and all rules are adhered to.
• Motors will be supplied by the organizers and must remain sealed/un-opened; any evidence of cans being opened will be viewed as tampering with the motor and is illegal.
• The maximum overall width of the Front axle including tyres is 62.5mm.
• The maximum overall width of the Rear axle including tyres is 63.5mm.
• Failure to enter scrutineering when required will result in disqualification.
• 1 car only to be used through out the 24hr race, if a part breaks or fails during a heat, the car can be repaired during race time at the Scrutineering benches under supervision of the scruntineers using only the parts allowed in the provided pit boxes for each team.
• In the unlikely event of a total write off where the original car is beyond repair a replacement car (conforming to the rules) may be used for the remainder of the race but no points will be given. (This car will need to be scrutineered before allowed onto the track.)
• Chief Scrutineer’s decision is final.

RACE FORMAT
• Each Team will race once on each lane for 1 hour 25 minutes which will allow a 5minute lane change.
• Drivers have to race a Minimum of 4 hours each and a maximum of 6 hours each.
• At the end of each 1hr 25min stint the laps are recorded and added to the total.
• In the event that there is a confirmed problem with 1 or more lanes the race will be paused until the fault has been fixed.
• The race will only be paused after the car and controller have been checked for being faulty.

PRESENTATION
• Presentations will take place immediately after the race has finished.

1. ELIGIBLE CARS
• Group C cars only from the following list below may be used for the race.
• Porsche 956LH, Porsche 956KH, Porsche 962C, Mercedes Sauber C9, Jaguar XJR9, Lancia LC2, Jaguar XJR12, Mazda 787B.
• Traction Magnets MUST be removed and no extra magnets can be added.
• Cars MUST have all their chassis to body fixing screws firmly secured or covered with a piece of tape or blue tac to prevent screws working loose and falling onto the track.

2. CHASSIS
• Chassis must match the body and remain standard. The shape and dimensions of the chassis must not be modified.
• Each team must write their team name on the external part of the chassis so that it can be viewed from below.
• Front axle supports are optional. M2 grub screws may be used under the axle in the appropriate existing manufactured holes in the chassis.
• Should the organisers deem the team’s chassis not to comply with the rules, then the team will be handed a new off the shelf chassis, which must be used by the team.
• The front axle ride height must not be modified and the wheels must protrude above the bottom of the chassis when the car is turned upside-down.
• Spacers may be used between the front wheels and the chassis axle supports. They must not be glued to the chassis or wheel and be free rotating.
• For multi part chassis all the pieces of the chassis must be attached and in place at all times during the race.

SUSPENSION UNITS
• Suspension kits SICH09 and SICH47 may be used.
• The parts forming the two types of kits must not be interchanged.
• The threaded part of the spring suspension kit may be shortened.

3. MOTOR MOUNTS
• Angle-winder long can standard mount SICH29 is mandetory (NOT OFFSET) and must retain the standard bearings and remain unmodified.
• One or Two Axle Stoppers SIPA25 must be used and fit on the sides of the central support in the angle-winder motor mount.
• Spacers are only allowed between the spur gear and the mount.

4. BODY
• Bodies must be complete and remain standard with all its original parts, except for mirrors, wipers, aerials.
• Bodies may be repainted but must remain standard, no lightening of bodies, lowering of bodies, body mounting posts or trimming of wheel arches (with the exception of the Jaguars wheel arch locating points inside the body which may be removed to prevent the tyre from rubbing.
• Must be attached to the chassis as intended using the provided screw mounting holes.
• Team name, race number must be visible on the body along with the Sponsors logo on the rear wing.
• Windscreens must remain standard and remain clear so that the interior can be viewed.
• Interiors must remain standard with complete driver figure. ( No Vacform interiors)
• Bodies MUST have rear spoilers in place at all times and be securely fastened. Spoilers may be left unpainted.
• The use of plain unpainted bodies is not allowed, plain bodies must be over painted so that there are no unpainted areas (the use of clear coat laquer over unpainted plastic is not allowed).

5. LIGHTING KITS
• Compulsory must be used for the night stage.
• Either of the two Slot.it lighting kits SICH06/SICH16 may be used.
• LEDs may be replaced with different ones provided they have a maximum diameter of 3mm.
• Wires may be replaced with different type of wire.
• Lighting kits must be switched off at the start of the race and switched on in the session before the night stint, during which they must be working correctly. At least 3 of the four lights must work and stay on for a minimum of 5 seconds without power.
• A small switch may be used to allow for the lights to be turned on and off.
• At the end of the night session the light kit may be switched off or left on. However the car must have the light kit fitted at all times and must still function at the end of the race.
• In case of failure, the lighting kit must be repaired. If the team cannot repair the light kit then they will be allowed to proceed with a 15 lap penalty for each night stint raced with the failed light kit.
• A maximum of four LEDs only on the car. Roof lights or additional lights are not permitted.

6. CHANGES TO THE BODY
• The body of the car may be drilled to allow for the LEDs for the lighting kit to be installed. Holes to be no bigger than 3mm.
• Tear proof kits may be used on all the cars but must be of the correct manufactures. i.e the Jaguar XJR12 tear-proof parts must be fitted to the Jaguar XJR12 body.

7. BODY AND MOUNTING SCREWS
• Free choice but must be made from metal.
• You must have the correct amount of screws fitted to the car as it comes off the shelf.
• Body and motor mount screws may be left partially unscrewed to allow for rock of the body and mount.

8. WEIGHT • No additional weight of any sort is permitted.

9. GUIDES
• Only Slot it SICH10 Screw guides and SICH26 Clip in guides can be used. Guides blades may be thinned. (It is illegal to add parts to a guide ie extending the blade.)

10. BRAIDS• Free choice but must be secured in the guide using a brass eyelet like in an off the shelf car.
• Braids and eyelets must not be glued to the guide nor can the braid be soldered to the power cables.

11. MAGNETS• Must be removed from the car and are not allowed.

12. MOTOR AND PINION• Slot it Boxer/2 21k Closed can motor SIMN08c supplied by the organizers, fitted with a 12z 6.5mm Brass Pinion SIPS12. This will be supplied without motor cable.
• Motor or pinion can only be changed under authorization of the organizers.
• Motor must not be glued or taped to the motor mount.

13. MOTOR CABLES
• Free Choice but must be used as intended to deliver the power from the motor to the pickup braids.

14. AXLES
• Any axle from the Slot.it range may be used.
• Front independent axles may be used using the SIPA39 kit but one wheel must be grub screwed to the axle while the other is retained using the eyelets provided in the kit.

15. WHEELS
• Slot it 15.1mm wheels only and must not be glued to the axles.
• Front Wheels SIPA17-als, SIPA17-mg, SIPA17-pl.
• Rear Wheels SIPA17-als, SIPA17-mg.
• Wheel inserts are mandatory, must be of Group C type and be a complete matching set.
• Eligible wheel inserts, SIPA21/30/31/34

16. SPUR GEAR
• All Slot it Angle-winder short hub spur gears are permitted. SIGA26/27/28/29/30/32.
• Gears must not be glued to the axle.

17. TYRES• Slot.it tyres only.
• Front tyres, must be visibly marked with the Slot it logo and must cover the entire wheel and must have a minimum Diameter of 16.8mm across the entire surface.
• Rear tyres (F22s) are supplied by the organizers and must be fitted in front of the scrutineers in the pre-race scrutineering.
• Tyres may not be glued to the rim.
• Each team will be provided with 12 sets of F22 tyres.

18. THROTTLES
• Free Choice.
• The throttle must not produce more power than the voltage supplied by the transformer on the track.
• No power boosters/Capacitors may be fitted to the throttle/controller.

19. POWER SUPPLY• Track Voltage will be in the range of 11.5-12.5volts with at least one power supply per four lanes.
• This will be announced before the practice session.
• Throttle connection. 3pin 2amp plug.

20. SPARE PARTS
• Each team must hand in the spare parts they consider necessary for the race to the organizers at scrutineering, who will store them in the provided team pit box.
• Parts allowed
• Body cannot be replaced.
• x2 Chassis
• x3 Guides
• x1 Motor mount with bearings
• x4 Spur gears
• x1 lighting kit
• x6 pairs of rear wheels
• x4 sets of front wheels
• x2 Clear parts pack
• x2 Rear wing
• x2 suspension kits
• x3 12z 6.5mm pinions
• x4 sets of wheel inserts
• x1 Motor (Supplied by organizers)
• LEDs
• Motor screws
• Spacers and washers
• Body and motor mount screws
• Power cables
• Eyelets
• Rear tyres (supplied by organizers)

Denotes
If Its not mentioned above then it's illegal!
By registering for this race you are accepting the rules above and agree to abide by the organisors & scrutineers decisions.
Organisers reserve the right to change or update the rules at any point before or during the event.

[-Sy-]

Looks like a well thought out set of rules

[Pendleslot]

Looks like a well thought out set of rules

The rules are a combination of the Slot.it Challenge rules and a simplified version of the Slot.it European 24 hr rules.

Sean

[hirsty22]

16 Lane Ninco Track Plan


The Venue




A great video of the 2009 European round at Verbano, although this had 40 teams it gives you a feel for the event.
click here

[Pendleslot]

The following teams have expressed their interest in competing at this event.
Would all Team principles please contact either Malcolm Scotto or Ian James (contact info on initial post) to pay their deposits and reserve their place.
Demon Slot
GT Raceway
Pinewood Team 1
Pinewood Team 2 (Possible)
North Staffs Team 1
North Staffs Team 2 (Possible)
Slotmaniacs
Wolves Seniors
Wolves Juniors
Pendle Slot Racing Team 1
Pendle Slot Racing Team 2 (Possible)
Gainsborough & Lincoln
Wellingborough
Molesley
Norwich
Slot.it

Sean

[yellabelly]

Just so you know Gainsborough and Lincoln have now joined up with Swaton Raceway and we'll be Team Lincs - all being well!

[slotbutton]

If only I could get over there!! Would love to be part of this event

Going through the rules there is no mention of Loctite or glue being allowed on the screws that hold the motor in place. If memory serves me correctly, glue or Loctite were allowed in the European rules? As the rules read at the moment this would be an illegal action?

[Bishop IRL]

Is there still places going as Anglia Slot Racing would like to enter this event!!

Kev G

[Pendleslot]

Is there still places going as Anglia Slot Racing would like to enter this event!!

Yes, just drop Malcolm or Ian an email to register your interest. They will give you details of who / how to pay your deposit to secure an entry.
Sean

[fw14b]

Well i have emailed and pm'ed Maicom and had no reply. Perhaps the address for deposits could be posted?

[Bishop IRL]

Well i have emailed and pm'ed Maicom and had no reply. Perhaps the address for deposits could be posted?

I`ve sent an e-mail but no reply

[ferraif40]

Hi

Sean, which team is 'Norwich'?

Jon

[Pendleslot]

There are two email addresses availble for registration if you have no reply from malcolm try Ian:

ianmjames1@btinternet.com

Sean, which team is 'Norwich'?

Norwich Slot Racing - Greig Nairn expressed an interest in entering a team.

Sean

[Ian J]

Hi Folks,

As Sean has mentioned my email address is also available and you can PM me for any deposit info required

I check my in boxes probably more than Malcolm (no disrespect)

So I have replied to FW14 and Bishop about deposit address so any more of you wanting details fire away

Ian James

[ferraif40]

Hi,

I am thinking of enetering a team under 'Stryker Slot Racing', and will email my intrest through.

Regards

Jon