header-4

Racing Rules by Class

Rules For NASTE Odd Thursday Night Races

1. Heat races will be 3 minutes in length. Keeping with a standard heat length will allow racers to keep statistics of their cars performance, as well as their own driving performance (if they choose to do so). Races will be run at 10 volts.

2. Classes will be raced on a rotating basis.

3. First time/New racers may race cars equipped with one traction magnet. Upon winning a race, the racer will be required to remove traction magnets from their car or cars for future races. This rule does not apply to the BRM 1/24 classes.

4. To be eligible for an official win, racers must complete the entire race with the original entry that started the race. If a racer switches cars or replaces a car due to mechanical failure, or to improve performance anytime during the race, that entry is not eligible for an official win.

5. All screws that pass through the bottom of a car's chassis will have their heads taped over. This is to prevent them from falling out onto the track surface should they become loose. This includes the heads of body mounting screws, as well as chassis motor pod mounting screws, or any other screws accessible or visible from the underside of the chassis.

6. Non compliant winning entries will be posted as a N/C in the results.

7. Rules are subject to change and/or modifications. However no rule changes will be implemented at the start of a race. All rule changes or modifications will be implemented at the end of the current race date, and updated on the NASTE website within 48 hours. Rules must be in print to be enforced (if it ain't written down in the rules, it ain't official!).


Class Sponsor: NASTE

_____________________________________________________________________________


Class 1 - Classic Sports Car

This class is open to classic and vintage sports cars, RTR and scratchbuilt are acceptable. Thunderslot brand cars are NOT eligible for this class (2/4/2018). Examples of cars that are legal for this class are: Revell King Cobra and Porsche 904, Ninco Classics (i.e. Porsche 356, Jaguar XK120, Corvette, Jaguar "D" Type), old Revell 1/32 slot cars (i.e. Ferrari GTO & Corvette Stingray), Carrera "D" Jag & Corvette Stingray, Monogram Ferrari 275P, MRRC King Cobra & Porsche 904. This short list is not inclusive of all the possible cars, there are other brands that would fit this class with slight narrowing of the rear tires

.Division I: This is a spec motor class. Division I cars will be required to use the H&R 14k motor only. Class is limited to cars replicating cars built and raced through 1964*. Chassis construction must be rigid with no separate articulating pieces such as hinged side pans, motor pods, or suspension type front axle mounts. Podded chassis will be allowed in Division I provided the chassis motor pod mounting screws are tightened AND the pod is permanently glued making the chassis compliant with the solid chassis rule. No movement or dampening is allowed between the main chassis piece and the motor pod. Eligible car's rear wheel width* and tire contact patch must be 7mm or less. The tire width set is that of Revell Classic cars, specifically the King Cobra and Porsche 904. Track width must be no wider than the car's body width, tire and wheel must be completely within the body wheel opening*. No portion of the tire/wheel shall be visible when viewed from above*. Bodies shall not be modified to increase front or rear track (no fender flares or widening of body)*.

Thunderslot brand cars are NOT eligible for this class (2/4/2018)

*Rule revisions per meeting on 6/27/2019

Races will be run at 10 volts.


Class Sponsor: Bill Bostic

_____________________________________________________________________________


Class 2 - RevoSlot GT

any 1/32 RevoSlot car GT1 only
only RevoSlot parts can be used. these includes tires
must use stock motor
stock gearing must be used
tires may be clued and trued
must use stock 30 shore tires that came stock with car
All weight must be on inside of chassis
eligible cars:
Porsche GT2
Viper GTS
Toyota Supra
Marcos
F40
McLaren F1
Mercedes CLK
Toyota GT1


Class Sponsor:

_____________________________________________________________________________


Class 3 - Slot It DTM

Slot it only DTM cars

Rubber tires only
must be keep stock. only upgrade allowed is tires and weight,
gearing cannot be changed
must use factory motor
tires may be glued and trued
All weight must be on inside of chassis
Guide and braid are free to replace

Eligible cars include, but are not limited to the following Slot.it DTM cars:
Alfa Romeo 155 V6 Ti
Mercedes 190E
Nissan Skyline GT-R
Opel Calibra
Mercedes C-Class

Class Sponsor:

_____________________________________________________________________________


Class 4 - Trans Am

This class is open to any vintage Trans Am style car, based on the American "pony cars" manufactured during the years 1966 through 1972

Chassis
- Stock manufactured chassis only (See traction magnet rule listed above as General Rule 3).
- OK to enlarge body mount screw holes to allow body float.
- OK to may trim off up to 1/16" around chassis perimeter for body float.
- OK to cut off body bumpers and valance from chassis and glue onto body in stock position.
- Weight may be added but must be positioned on the inside of the car.
- Guide Flag - OK to use Nova adapter for stock chassis flag mount replacement or repair

Body
- Stock body, same manufacture as chassis only.
- OK to remove stock spoilers.
- No flaring of body fender wells or enlarging of wheel opening.
- Tires cannot protrude past body, meaning wheelbase width cannot exceed body width

Interior

- Stock interior, same manufacturer as body only.
- OK to sand bottom of interior for body float, floor boards must remain in stock location, no chopping or sectioning

Running Gear
- Any gears, axles, and axle bushings.
- Any wheels may be used.
- only rubber or urethane may be used, but must not exceed 8mm in tread width/contact patch, and must remain true to scale for Trans Am cars.
- Must use Scalextric Standard "Black Stripe" 18k motors ONLY (10/25/2015)

Class Sponsor: Glenn Heath

_____________________________________________________________________________


Class 5 - Policar Formula 1 Vintage


only cars would be Policar Formula 1 Vintage
rubber or urethan tires only.
tires may be clued and trued
eligible cars:
BRM P160
Ferrari 312B2
Ferrari 126C2
Lotus 72
Lotus 72D
Lotus 72E
March 701

Class Sponsor:

_____________________________________________________________________________


Class 6 - Can Am

Basic rules:

Cars to replicate an actual race car (body) in the class listed below. May use body from 60's (eldon, revell, strombecker etc) to present. Color of car and number used is optional.
No "Vanquish" brand RTR slot cars allowed.
No "sponge", or silicone tires allowed.
Allowed; rubber and urethane tire replacements
Allowed: 1/32 RTR (plastic) slot cars; Racer/Slot-it Fly and other brands (except noted above), resin RTR slot cars and resin unbuilt kits.
Thunderslot brand cars are NOT eligible for this class (2/4/2018)

.Class:

"Can-Am" cars raced 1966 - 1974 to use up to 23k max RPM motors, car styles that competed 1966 to 1974

Chassis rules:
Allowed; Plastic (RTR), resin, brass, chassis for resin scratch built and RTR modified/scratch built slot cars, Set screw wheels, gears, axle blanks, motor pods etc

.Allowed; Weight may be added but must be positioned on the inside of the car

Body rules:
Allowed; RTR slot car hard plastic and resin "body kits". No lowering of lower body sills around perimeter of body, no reshaping of body, (wheel/tire) fender openings as viewed from outside of body. Tires must be located inside of body/fender opening shape, ie tires cannot be seen from top view of slot car under any chassis/wheel "side sloop" condition. Bodies may be lowered at body to chassis mounting points

Interior rules:
Interior and drivers should remain as purchased where possible, but may be modified, cut down or in the case of a body swap or scratch building, to fit the new configuration of the car. Where this is not possible (interior supplied is not suitable or usable) a 3D interior and driver must be constructed. Vacuum formed interiors will be allowed, if included with body kit (proof must be supplied)

Note: rules will be subject to revisions to keep competition close.

Class Sponsor: Gary Goose Gossett / Greg Greenman Petrolati

_____________________________________________________________________________


Class 7 - Le Mans Classics

The official rules for the Le Mans Classics Category:

Technical Specifications
Except for the following allowances, car should be box stock. Specifically this means-
Stock motor
Stock body and chassis (wheel wells may not be altered)

Allowances
Traction magnet must be removed
Any rubber/urethane tires may be used
Tires may be glued and trued on the wheels
Guide and braid are free to replace/modify
Guide may be shimmed to appropriate depth for track
Grinding to fit (lead, brass, etc...) weight in is acceptable. Grinding to remove weight is not.
Front stub axles may be replaced with a single, solid axle holding the stock front wheels
Use of metal gears is allowed provided they are the stock ratio (pitch may be different)
Use of metal wheels and a replacement axle & bushing is allowed. Wheels and tires may be of similar size/aspect ratio to the stock hardware (from any vendor), or use the Slot.It replacement kits (http://www.132slotcar.us/store/index.ph … =24_94_100).
If wheels are replaced, the wheel itself must be appropriately detailed or period-correct inserts must be installed.
It is permitted to glue bearings into the chassis
It is permitted to glue the motor into the chassis
It is permitted to apply glue inside bearings to eliminate slop of oversize bearings
Chassis may be filed along its perimeter for float, but do not remove more than 1/16" of material.
Valances and other bodywork may be separated from the chassis and attached to the body provided it maintains the original profiles, features, proportions, and contours of the model.
BNOVA and similar guide repair components are acceptable for repairing existing cars but not as a tuning option
If it's not mentioned, you can't do it

Divisions
The category may be broken into two divisions for non-point series races, depending on entries - front vs rear motored and scored as such (inline counts as REAR motored; front motor has a driveshaft between the motor output and the pinion). For official point series races cars will be scored equally

.Eligibility

Any Le Mans competitors modeled by Fly, Scalextric, Monogram, Revell, Spirit, or Ninco which ran in the 1971 event or prior are eligible for competition. All entries need to use the Fly/Scaley black stripe motor regardless of chassis manufacturer.

Class Sponsor: Chris Kouba

_____________________________________________________________________________


Class 8 - GT3

GT is a classification of car that describes a late-model, modern “GT3” Style production car raced in series such as Blancpain, Le Mans and other American Endurance Series. The goal of this class is to provide a more open configuration that allows higher speeds, more customization, all while offering great racing. The car should have raced within the last 10 years.

Eligible Cars

NSR
McLaren 720S GT3
Mercedes AMG GT3
Corvette C7R
Corvette C6R
ASV GT3 (Aston Martin)
BMW Z4
Audi R8 LMS
Porsche 997 GT3

Racer Sideways
Aston Martin Vantage GT3
BMW M6 GT3
Ford GT GTE
Lamborghini Huracan GT3
McLaren McLaren 720S GT3
Bentley Continental GT3
Lexus ISF GT3

ScaleAuto
NSX GT3
Callaway GT3
Porsche 991.2 GT3 RSR
Corvette A7-R
Mercedes-Benz AMG GT3
Mercedes SLS AMG GT3
Audi R8 LMS GT3 EVO
Porsche 991 RSR
Dodge Viper GTS-R

3d printed chassis any manufacture along with any 3d body or manufacture

Drivetrain

Motor: 23 k limit
Motors may not be modified, or opened to make changes
Motors must have original factory label with RPM listed
Motors may be glued and/or screwed in place

Gearing
Open – any “M50” size gearing
Specifically developed for 1/32 racing, ranging between 46-51 pitch
Gears made by (but not limited to):
SlotingPlus
Slot.it
NSR
BlackArrow
MRSlotcar
Etc

Tires, wheels

Rear Wheel: Any aluminum wheel by any manufacturer, air wheel or otherwise, designed for 1/32 scale slot cars
Any width wheel allowed, so long as the wheel rim is flush with, or inside, the body lines

Rear Tire: Any size, black rubber tire
Tires must cover entire width of wheel

Front Wheels: Any manufacturer, air wheel, or material
Wheels must be minimum of 15mm Ø no f1 style wheels
Any width wheel allowed, so long as the wheel rim is flush with, or inside, the body lines
Independent front wheel systems not allowed

Front tires: Any size rubber front tire
Tires may be coated with CA or Nail Polish to reduce traction
Tires must cover entire width of wheel

Wheel Inserts: Must run inserts both front and rear
Must be firmly in place at the start of the race
Wheel inserts that are lost during the race may result in a penalty should the race director determine they were not appropriately fastened to begin the race

Chassis & Pod
Chassis: inline sidewinder or anglewinder allowed.
3d Printed Chassis are permitted

Tape: Tape may be used on the chassis
Weighted/lead tape not allowed under the car

Motor Pod: OEM Anglewinder Configuration, Any stiffness, Any Offset
Traction Magnets: Not allowed

Wiring, Braid and Guide
Wiring: Any
Guide: Must be commercially available 1/32 specific guide
Maximum Guide Keel Length of 26mm
Weighted guides not allowed
Braid: Any commercially available copper braid, silver plating allowed

Ballast
Material: Lead or Tungsten only
Location: Must be on the “inside” of the chassis and fully covered by the body
Purpose: Primary purpose of ballast must be to add weight, not to stiffen chassis or modify movement in any axis

Body
Body: Original, may not lighten or modify outside of “scale” openings
Cockpit: Original, may not be modified or lightened
Lexan interiors not allowed
Wing: Must be securely attached at the start of the race
OEM Tear Resistant & Rubber wings encouraged
Livery: Body must have at least 3 scale sized numbers
Fantasy Liveries encouraged



Class Sponsor: Dan 'Doc' Fritz

_____________________________________________________________________________


Class 9 - Slot It/Policar Classic

0nly slot it/Policar classic cars
rubber only tires any manufacture rubber tire can be used
only slot it Policar parts can be used
basic tuning allowed
23k motor limit
tires may be glued and trued
All weight must be on inside of chassis
Guide and braid are free to replace


Eligible cars include, but are not limited to the following Slot.it/Policar cars:
Alfa Romeo 33/3
Ford GT40
Matra MS670B
Ferrari 512M
Chaparral


Class Sponsor:

_____________________________________________________________________________


Class 10 - Slot It Group C

Slot It only Group C cars
motor pod open can be inline angle or sidewinder set up
rubber tires only any manufacture tire can be used
23k rpm motor limit
tires may be clued and trued
All weight must be on inside of chassis
Guide and braid are free to replace
eligible cars:
Jaguar
Lancia LC2
Mazda 787B
Nissan R97C R90V R89C R90CK R91VP
Porsche 956
Porsche 962
Sauber Mercedes C9
Toyota 88C 86C 63C

Class Sponsor:

_____________________________________________________________________________


Class 11 - Sportscar Era Class - LMP Era (LMP)

LMP Era (LMP) - Full fendered sportscars from 1994 through current which ran in FIA, IMSA, or SCCA sanctioned events. Any motors (22k limit), tires, driveline configuration, or chassis material may be used. Bodies must be injection molded or resin cast and not vacuum molded. Thunderslot brand RTR cars are NOT eligible for this class, but their driveline components (wheels, axles, gears, tires) and guide assembly may be used for tuning.
tires may be glued and trued
All weight must be on inside of chassis

Class Sponsor: Chris Kouba

_____________________________________________________________________________


Class 12 - Thunderslot

Thunder slot cars only
rubber tires only any tire manufacture can be used
23k motor limit
tires may be glued and trued
All weight must be on inside of chassis

Class Sponsor:

_____________________________________________________________________________


Class 13 - Open

Rules are, uh, open...

Class Sponsor: NASTE

_____________________________________________________________________________


Get The NEWS!
Join our mailing list for the latest on local area slot car racing: