SHADOW RACEWAY
SCX LMP 2010 REGIONAL RACE
NOTES: Tires changed to Indy Grips # 4009 or # 2086.
DATE/TIME: (all times Eastern): Saturday, October 2, 2010
Track will open for practice about 1pm, tech inspection will start at 3pm, with racing starting about 4pm. Racing will consist of a 10 minute segment on each of the four lanes. Duration subject to change based on race host's discretion due to number of entries.
RACE FEE: $15
Martin Dixon
1 Excell Lane
Willingboro, NJ 08046
Phone: (732) 266-0498
ELIGIBLE CARS
Any livery of the following SCX cars will be eligible for regional and final races: Pro Audi R8, Audi R10, Peugeot 908. Click here for example pictures of eligible cars.
GENERAL
Racing will be magnetless, and will be run at 13v power. Noise suppressors can be removed from the motor and guide, if applicable. SCX Pro Race parts can be used, however no body or chassis modifications are allowed to fit these parts
- Cars will be impounded after the inspection process and remain impounded until the beginning of the race.
- All participating race cars will be inspected to insure rule compliance prior to the start of the race. A few test laps (the number to be determined by the race organizer) will be allowed prior to final inspection.
- Drivers cannot touch their cars after tech, unless done while the race clock is running for their race segment.
- Any controller is allowed, provided that controller does not store an electrical charge.
THE BODY
Bodies may be painted and/or decals applied. Cars must have full windows and SCX interior tray (ie, not scratch-built). The wing must be attached at the start of the race; racers will not be penalized if the wing breaks off during competition. No modifications are allowed to the body, including but not limited to, cutting, sanding, fender flaring. Body ride height may not be altered in any way.
CHASSIS
Gluing of motor pod is allowed. Tape may be applied to the chassis to limit motor pod travel. Light sanding may be done around motor pod to allow pod travel. A Pro SCX motor pod may not be cut into a non-Pro car. Chassis must not have mounting holes modified for any reason.
WHEELS AND TIRES
Wheels/tires cannot protrude outside the body more than 1mm. Front wheels and tires shall be stock for that car, or SCX Pro. Front tires are allowed to be sanded provided that tires are not smaller than 16.5mm. Only SCX tires may be used on the front.
Allowed rear tires will be Indy Grips # 4009 or # 2086. Racers will use their own tires. No chemical treatment (ie., oil soaking or applying finger nail polish to harden surface of tires) is permitted on tires.
GUIDE BLADES/BRAID
Guide must be SCX stock or Pro, however chassis may not be modified to accommodate the guide. Braids are allowed to be rewoven. Any brand of braid is allowed.
MOTOR
All cars will use the RX-42B, this motor will be issued the day of the race, to be returned to host at race conclusion. Hand out motor will have a 9T pinion gear installed. Motor lead wires may be soldered in car to conduct power. Any brand of wires is allowed. No chemicals (Voo Doo drops, etc.) may be added to the motors. Pre-race oiling of motor shall be done by tech inspectors with oil provided by host. Racers will be allowed to install their own motor/tires in front of a tech inspector, who can offer assistance if needed.
GEARING
Any SCX stock or pro crown gears are allowed. Handout motor will have a fixed 9T pinion pre-installed.WEIGHT
Weight may be added. ALL weight must be fully contained inside the body or magnet holder. Weight may NOT be glued/taped in whole or in part under the chassis.
LIGHTING
Lights may either be functional or non functional but components for lights must remain intact inside car. The tabs that deliver power to the lights may be bent back to prevent contact, if the builder desires to do so.
