SPIRIT 2009 REGIONAL
UPDATED 8/2/09: See "GEARING" SECTION
UPDATED 8/24/09: See "WHEELS and TIRES" SECTION
DATE/TIME (all times Eastern): Friday August 28, 2009. Click here for a listing of those who have already qualified for the National Final from regional events:
ENTRY FEE: $20
Times: Doors will open @ 5pm for practice. At 7:30pm power will be shut down and tech inspection starts. Racing should start around 8:30pm. Race format will be 10 min. in each lane for a total of 40 min (subject to change based on number of entrants). Practice will be held to 2 min. in each lane to give everyone a chance to get on the track that morning.
Any shops, clubs or slotcar organizations interested in holding a regional event call Rich @ GT Slots: 267-250-1735ELIGIBLE CARS:
Peugeot Silhouette or 406 Coupe. Click here for example car pictures:
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. No modifications to axle mounts front or rear is permitted. The complete interior must be used and no modification or lightening is allowed. Axle shims and/or stoppers are allowed.
WHEELS AND TIRES:
The stock front and rear wheels may be replaced by stock, Spirit Pro or SCX Pro wheels. Rear tires must be Slot.IT S1 or S2 silicone tires, provided by GTSLOTS on race day as part of entry fee. Rear tires may extend past body by no more than 1mm (.040). No chemicals may be used on the tires.
GUIDE BLADES:
Stock guide blade may be replaced by Spirit or SCX Pro guide. Any manufacture braid and wire can be used-must be attached to guide through eyelets and may not be glued or soldered.
MOTOR:
Motor shall be of following specification, which will be provided by GTSLOTS at the race: FK-180 (long can) 23,800 RPM/12v, 186 gcm/12v
GEARING:
Any gear ratio is allowed using Spirit or Slot.ITgears.
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)
