BRM 2009 Regional
DATE/TIME (all times Eastern): Saturday August 1, 2009.
Doors open 7am for 2 hours of practice. Track shut off 9am for tech inspection. Racing to start 11am.
ENTRY FEE: $20, includes required handout Shore A15 tires that you keep.
ELIGIBLE CARS:
Any BRM brand Porsche car is allowed. Part numbers BRM001 - BRM010. As new cars are introduced they will become eligible. NO TOYOTAS ELIGIBLE FOR THIS YEAR'S BRM CHALLENGE. Click this link for a picture of example eligible cars:
THE BODY:
Bodies must not be modified or cut in any way-including wheel wells.
Cars must start each race with all parts intact (except for mirrors, wipers, antennas) All cars must start with rear wing in place. Bodies can be painted. Simple paint is allowed but all cars must have numbers and look like race cars. Bodies must be attached to chassis using provided screws in stock location. If body screws are run loose, tape must be placed over holes in bottom of chassis. Windows must remain transparent.
CHASSIS:
Stock chassis only. NO TRACTION MAGNETS. For non-IMSA chassis (BRM001 - BRM006 cars), holes can be drilled for setscrew access to rear wheels and crown gear; drilled hole not to exceed diameter of these holes on IMSA chassis (BRM007 - BRM010 cars). No modifications to axle mounts front or rear is permitted. The complete interior must be used and no modification or lightening is allowed. Axle stoppers are allowed, but must be BRM mfg.
WHEELS AND TIRES:
Front and rear wheels must be stock. Tires may be any BRM rubber tire. Rear tires may extend past body by no more than 1mm (.040). No chemicals may be used on the tires.
GUIDE BLADES:
Any BRM guide and braid may be used. Braid must be attached to guide in stock fashion, may not be glued or soldered.
MOTOR:
Motor, to be supplied by GTSLOTS and returned after the race, shall be stock BRM T027 motor, which has following rating based on Slotcarnews:
FK-180 (long can) 23,800 RPM/12v, 186 gcm/12v
GEARING:
Any gear ratio is allowed using BRM or BRM branded Sigma gears.
WEIGHT:
Weight may be added to the inside of the chassis (NO weight may be attached to the underside of the chassis.)
LIGHTING:
May be added (optional)
