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2013 Race Calendar


DateClasstrackFormatDuration
08/02/2013  Team Event Hot Hatches and AGM
15/02/2013  Ninco GTInternationalDistance Only4 mins
22/02/2013  Super tourersInternationalDistance Only4 mins
01/03/2013  NSR ClassicsInternationalDistance Only4 mins
08/03/2013  Open GTInternationalDistance Only4 mins
15/03/2013  Hot HatchesInternationalDistance Only4 mins
22/03/2013  NSR GT3InternationalDistance Only4 mins
29/03/2013  Ferrari HelmetBoth tracksDistance Only4 mins
05/04/2013  Ninco GTAldersleyFinals3 mins
12/04/2013  Super tourersAldersleyFinals3 mins
19/04/2013  NSR ClassicsAldersleyFinals3 mins
26/04/2013  Open GTAldersleyFinals3 mins
03/05/2013  Hot HatchesAldersleyFinals3 mins
10/05/2013  NSR GT3AldersleyFinals3 mins
17/05/2013  Ferrari HelmetBoth tracksDistance Only4 mins
24/05/2013  Ninco GTInternationalFinals3 mins
31/05/2013  Super tourersInternationalFinals3 mins
07/06/2013  NSR ClassicsInternationalFinals3 mins
14/06/2013  Open GTInternationalFinals3 mins
21/06/2013  Hot HatchesInternationalFinals3 mins
28/06/2013  NSR GT3InternationalFinals3 mins
05/07/2013  Ferrari HelmetAldersleyDistance Only4 mins
12/07/2013  Ninco GTAldersleyDistance Only4 mins
19/07/2013  Super tourersAldersleyDistance Only4 mins
26/07/2013  NSR ClassicsAldersleyDistance Only4 mins
02/08/2013  Open GTAldersleyDistance Only4 mins
09/08/2013  Hot HatchesAldersleyDistance Only4 mins
16/08/2013  NSR GT3AldersleyDistance Only4 mins
23/08/2013  Ferrari HelmetInternationalFinals3 mins
30/08/2013  Ninco GTBoth tracksDistance Only2 X 2 mins
06/09/2013  Super tourersBoth tracksDistance Only2 X 2 mins
13/09/2013  NSR ClassicsBoth tracksDistance Only2 X 2 mins
20/09/2013  Open GTBoth tracksDistance Only2 X 2 mins
27/09/2013  Hot HatchesBoth tracksDistance Only2 X 2 mins
04/10/2013  NSR GT3Both tracksDistance Only2 X 2 mins
11/10/2013  Ferrari HelmetAldersleyFinals3 mins
18/10/2013  Ninco GTBoth tracksDistance Only2 X 2 mins
25/10/2013  Super tourersBoth tracksDistance Only2 X 2 mins
01/11/2013  NSR ClassicsBoth tracksDistance Only2 X 2 mins
08/11/2013  Open GTBoth tracksDistance Only2 X 2 mins
15/11/2013  Hot HatchesBoth tracksDistance Only2 X 2 mins
22/11/2013  NSR GT3Both tracksDistance Only2 X 2 mins
29/11/2013  Ferrari HelmetInternationalFinals3 mins
06/12/2013  Yule Tide   
13/12/2013  Yule Tide   
20/12/2013  Yule Tide   
27/12/2013  Yule Tide   



Track type may change at anytime to suit availability

Event Timetable         
7.15 Doors Open
7.55 Deadline for registering
(anyone expecting to be late can notify Race control and their name can be entered).
        
8.00 Evening briefing/ race controller and scrutineer for evening identified.
        
8.00-8.10 (sharp) Racing commences


CURRENT STANDINGS 2013

Overall
Total
Name
Master (M)
 International AldersleyInternational AldersleyBothBoth
15-Feb22-Feb01-Mar08-Mar15-Mar22-Mar05-Apr12-Apr19-Apr26-Apr03-May10-May24-May31-May07-Jun14-Jun21-Jun28-Jun05-Jul12-Jul19-Jul26-Jul09-Aug16-Aug30-Aug06-Sep13-Sep20-Sep27-Sep04-Oct18-Oct25-Oct01-Nov08-Nov15-Nov22-Nov
118Andy Bartle 24202524250000000000000000000000000000000
106Sam Cockerton 2525249230000000000000000000000000000000
106Roy Pritchards (M) 22211821240000000000000000000000000000000
100Matt Sharples 23221525150000000000000000000000000000000
93Bill Charters (M) 20182015200000000000000000000000000000000
90Ian James(M) 19152118170000000000000000000000000000000
90Paul Griffiths (M) 18132219180000000000000000000000000000000
89Ashley Evans 16161322220000000000000000000000000000000
88Chris Aston (M) 17171914210000000000000000000000000000000
83Richy Welch (M) 0242320160000000000000000000000000000000
67Lewis Gough 212302300000000000000000000000000000000
55Nick Huxley (M) 0141416110000000000000000000000000000000
55Rob Wallader (M) 019170190000000000000000000000000000000
54Nick Wixon 1410160140000000000000000000000000000000
49Ryan Stokes 0121212130000000000000000000000000000000
44John Speke (M) 1201010120000000000000000000000000000000
37Paul Leyshon (M) 151101100000000000000000000000000000000
24Malcolm Scotto (M) 13011000000000000000000000000000000000
17Ben Clements 0001700000000000000000000000000000000
13Keith Clements (M) 0001300000000000000000000000000000000
                                       



FRIDAY NIGHT Championship RULES 2013 (version A) 28.01.2013                     
Sponsored By Ian James
 

   1. Single Championship will be run
         
       Each class will be raced 6 times (class dependant) on tracks availability 
    

  2. All Drivers are eligible for step ladder finals (Where applicable) 
                  
1st      -        25 points
   
2nd     -        24 points                      
3rd      -        23 points    

4th      -        22 points   

5th      -        21 points   
6th      -        20 points

7th      -        19 points
8th      -        18 points

9th      -        17 points
ETC
 

Other scoring systems to be assessed during season 
        

Each competitor will receive the equivalent number of points for position he or she finishes per event (as above), any competitors using non eligible cars can only attain a position after any eligible cars running that evening have finished irrespective of any high position attained during the heats.
        

Heats running order will be based on the Championship position from the championship standings, top four attendees
positions will race where possible against each other then the next 4 (5th to 8th) and so on. The remainder of the entrants will be mixed in a similar fashion
 33% of event will run finals
 
Finals places are based upon distances covered in 4/5 heats during the event (Track dependent).
        
Each competitor having choice of lane for final.
        
Each final winner will progress to the next final level.
        
Note:- A Final will be run as a split inner outer lane combination over 2mins/lane
        
66% of classes will be run on heat distance results only, no finals will be run (as endurance racing is normally run in real life) In the event of a computer failure then manual scores must be taken and in the event of a tie then a one lap race off will be the decider with lane selection done via the a coin toss.
 
        

A trophy will be awarded for club champion overall.
        
Over 40 Masters award will be given to the highest place person over the age of 40 years old. (being 40 years old prior to the championship start date)
 

3.   No Magnets in any class or car are allowed.
 

4.   All plastic model cars manufactured are eligible to race (Resin bodies allowed in Hot Hatch class).
 

5.   Modifications allowed are as listed in below only.

a)   Model Cars
                  
All bodies and chassis have to be plastic and remain as manufactured Body top and Chassis must match, but lightweight interiors are allowed correctly fitted into model.
They are all required to be 1:32 in scale.
                  
PCS classes have separate criteria below:-

Hot hatch
                  
Only production Hatch (2 box) cars that have taken part in WTC, WRC Rallying, One class circuit racing etc. Separate individual cars can be assessed by request 7 days prior to a round of Hot Hatches to avoid disappointment on the night.
                  

NSR GT3
                  
To run only NSR part’s as Per GT3 championship rules.
                  

NSR Classics 
                  
To run to WSCC Rules only.
 
        

b)  Guide Blades:
         
Any guide blade that fits model.
                            
NSR GT3 only NSR parts
 
All can be replaced if broken.
No guide repositioning is allowed.
 
        

c)  Axles:
         
No restriction on axles, except NSR GT3 only NSR parts only.
 
        

d)  Crown gears/Spur gears:
         
Any manufacturers gearing to be used. ground clearance of 1.2mm will be required as a minimum requirement to be eligible.
         
NSR GT3 only NSR parts
 
        

e)  Pinion gears:
                  
Pinion gears are allowed to be upgraded/replaced-using gears having 8 to 13 teeth brass, steel or plastic. 
                  
NSR classics must run with 11 tooth pinions only
                  
NSR GT3 only NSR parts
 
        

f)  Wheel hubs:
                  
Any manufacturers hubs to be used (Hubs must be to scale.).
         
Alloy hubs will be allowed. Except Slot It GT class which can only use slot it or pcs parts only.
         
NSR classics must run with hub inserts, if cars are using PCS BBS type hubs then the golden colour must be covered with black paint or ink.
         
NSR GT3 only NSR parts to be used hubs can run with or without on complete car.


g)  Tyres:
         
Any manufactures rubber tyres only to be used as long as they are to scale and do not alter the appearance of the car.
         
NSR classics to run 10 mm wide tyres maximum.
         
NSR GT3 only NSR Tyre’s
          
         
No Silicone tyres to be used .
 
         
No Tyre warming prior to immediate racing allowed, including truing directly before racing.
         
Tyres to be checked for residual heat at the start line any found to be warmed will have to wait until the tyres are cool enough to race, racing will not be halted to wait for the offender, alternatively the offender can change the tyres for another pair of tyres (at room temp) to race, racing can be halted to undertake this action (time allowing)
         
Tyres will also be checked for dryness being dry at the start line, offender’s will be asked to dry their tyres prior to the race start.
  
         
Tyre treatments are allowed but must not leave a residue on the track, any found to do so will be required to change car or tyres immediately
         
No MB Slot treatment to be used as it removes track surface like paint stripper.

Notice:- Gloves and Eye protection are suggested to be used when using potential harmful fluids, please adhere to the instructions and avoid skin contact. WSCC do not take any reponsibility for any ill health caused by using such substances. Participants and helpers use any substance at their own risk. Children under 16 are required to be supervised at all times.
           

h)  Repairing Cars:
                  
2 cars maximum are allowed per event per driver.                  
                  
Cars may be passed as common entrants for 2 or more drivers. But must be clear to the scrutineer about who is run the car prior to the evening racing start.
                  
Cars can be cleaned, touched, moved and or repaired during race change over time, or if there are sufficient marshalls during heats.
I)      

Motors:
         
Any motor that can be securely fixed via proprietary motor mounts are allowed.
         
NSR GT3 only NSR 21.4K King EVO or EVO 3 or Scaleauto Endurance 22K motor SC- 026 to be used
         
NSR Classic’s can replace the 20K orange wrapper motor with Scaleauto 008-B 20K motor with wrapper still untouched and on the motor when fitted, (any suspect tampering will be investigated by the race organisers committee.)
         
Hot Hatches 20K limit at 12v labelled motors only (unwrappered motors are not allowed), eligible motors with wrappers are:-
         
Ninco NC1, NC 2, NC 5, NC 7 Raider, NC 8 Thruster.NC 9 sparker
         
NSR Baby King, Spanish King.
                   
Poineer 18k  QS Typhoon
                  
Proslot EVO1 
                  
Scaleauto SC-008B, SC-011B, SC-021
                  
MSC 5008 Thunder 3
  
        

j)  
Magnets
Magnets are not allowed in any class.   

k)  
Chassis fixings
Loose chassis are allowed, fixing screws must be secured via tape over screw holes etc to prevent track short circuits, covering of motor pod screws is also required if the pod is loosened.   

7.  1mm of wheel width maximum is allowed exposed in closed arch models to the widest part of the wheel arch however:-

NSR GT3 max width 63mm

NSR Classic max width 61mm

  
8. All Classes will be run over 3 or 4 minute heats dependant on numbers attending
        
Distance only events will be run over 4 minute
        
Other Events with finals are run over 3 minutes,
A Final will be run as a split inner outer lane combination over 2mins / lane to qualifier getting lane draw,
1st half final winner get choice of 2nd half lane (on international track only)


9.    
Type of Classes:         
Super Rally/Tourers/silhouettes
Any UK or international touring car  cars also included are Ninco and Fly BMW M3 GTR’s, SCX Seat Leon and Audi 90 imsa GT 4x4 , 
        
Any recognised WRC car from all manufacturers including Ninco megane MKI and Clio Mk I. Ninco Porsche 911 rally versions (Rothmans type) are allowed.
        
Light weight silhouettes are allowed e.g. Spirit Peugeot 406 Coupes, Fly Ford Capri, Nascars Ninco Meganes Mk 2 and

3.
  Scalextric Ferrari Gto’s and Ninco Porsche GT3, Ferrari 360 are not allowed
        
NSR Porshe 997 are not allowed
        
Powerslot Nissan 350 Z are not allowed.
 
        

Hot Hatches
Only production Saloon Hatch (2 box) cars that have taken part in WTC, WRC Rallying or one make series as per below  in  line configuration where ever possible; if car comes as multi configuration then the car must be converted to in line. If the car comes only as side winder then this configuration is allowed. Angle winder configuration is not allowed.

Renault 5 Team Slot
Team Slot Seat Ibiza
Team Slot Citroen ZX
Citroen Xsara Team Slot, Auto Art , SCX
Peugeot 206 GTI Team Slot, Auto Art , SCX
Spirit Volkswagen GTi
Spirit Peugeot 205 T16
Seat leon, Scalextric,
BMW Mini scalextric, SCX, Ninco
Ford Fiesta scalextric
Ford Escort Cosworth
Toyota Corolla Scalextric, ninco
Ford Focus scalextric, SCX, Auto Art
VW beetle Scalextric
Skoda Fabia Scalextric, SCX
Renault Megane Scalextric, SCX
Ford Fiesta RS Scalextric
Mini Countryman scalextric, carrera
Metro 6R4 Scalextric, MSC
Opel Corsa Sloter
Renault Clio Ninco
Peugeot 306 GTi Ninco
VW Golf Gti ninco
Citroen saxo GTi ninco
Fiat Super Punto ninco
Renault super clio Ninco
Citroen C4 Ninco SCX
Hyundai accent Cartrix
VW Golf Carrera
VW Sirocco Carrera
Citroen DS3 Carrera
VW Golf GTi Carrera
Peugeot 207 Avant slot
Subaru Hatch Avant Slot

Fiat Grande Punto Fly Slot it
Alfa 147 Fly 
        

Ninco Megane Mk 2 and 3 are not allowed, 
        

Scalextric SCX and Ninco Astra Coupes are not allowed
 Open GT
Any GT or open top model any motor, mount gearing wheels etc configurations are allowed within the rules enclosed in this document,
 

Ninco GT Closed top
,
Any GT or silhouette car that is manufactured by Ninco With angle winder or in line configuration, tune up bits by any manufacturer 
 

NSR Classics (pre 1970)

Any NSR classic’s currently available or to be released over the coming season. All to run as closed to box standard as possible.
No Lightweight interiors
Spare tyre on FordMKiV can be removed and hole at rear of car be covered with black plastic cover. (This is cover Spare body kits which do not come with a spare tyre).
           
Cars must run with 20K orange wrapper motor with Scaleauto 008-B 20K motor with wrapper still untouched and on the motor when fitted, (any suspect tampering will be investigated by the race organisers committee.)
11 tooth NSR pinion only.
Other spur gearing any manufacturer to suit individual taste.
Wheels any type must run with inserts, (spinners can be removed)
PCS type wheels gold centres must be blacked out.
61mm max width on rear axle to be assessed at scrutineering.
Colour schemes to be in taste with the period. 

NSR GT3

Any Porsche 997, Audi R8, or Corvette C5 made by NSR with all original fixtures and fittings as made to be present at the start of each race including Roll Cage’s and Fans on Corvette chassis, Gearing and Tyres all to be NSR any discrepancy to be discussed when car is presented for scrutineering.
All Other rules as per 2013 NSR GT3 Championship. 

Scrutineering
Only 2 cars max per entrant can be eligible for scrutineering per night
Cars may be passed as common entrants for 2 or more drivers. But must be clear to the scrutineer about who is run the car prior to the evening racing start.
 

Eligible rounds
Top 28 out of 36 Events will be classified as indicated on calendar a minimum of 2 scoring rounds from each class  plus a drivers next best scores from the remaining events per class must be attended to be eligible for the championship (to count as a score towards the overall championship).   

10. Body Parts 
All cars must run with all the intended manufacturer parts fitted as sold as far as possible.
        
Mirrors and aerials are the only parts we would not consider against the rules. 
        
Spoilers on GT, Tourer and Rally cars must be fitted at the start of each race i.e. race grid for each car.  
        
Reinforcing of spoilers and deemed weak/damaged body areas are allowed but must be carried in a manner not to detract from the appearance of the model.  
        
Any questions on this must be dealt with on an individual basis, as different models may have different weak areas. 
         NSR Classics and GT3 must run with manufacturer’s original interior and fittings.
        
Models can run with lightweight interior, windscreen, driver figure and windows 
        
Cars without interior as standard must be fitted with one to be eligible.
        
Replacement for lightweight 3rd party manufacturers interior and windscreens etc will be allowed in any class.
        
No cutting/modifying of chassis/bodies is allowed for any reason e.g. to make a non-standard motor fit.
        
Raw plastic and unpainted bodies will require painting to be eligible to race.
        
Race car number visible as recommended but not essential
 

11. No changing of cars during race, no driver intervention during race i.e. marshalling of his/her own car (when marshalling numbers allow).
        
If a driver marshals his or her car during a heat then a penalty at the end of race will be incurred. This penalty will be the reducing the drivers lap score to 4th place and being 1lap behind the final placed driver (unless the driver is already the final placed then a further 1 lap will be deducted as a penalty from the distance he/she has covered during the heat).
 

12. Weighting of cars will be allowed. Excessive weight cars can be requested to have some weight removed (95 grammes max car weight).
        

13. Any car loosing a wheel during a race must retire from the race as soon as it is noticed by a marshal. Car cannot continue at all in the heat.
 

14. Parc Fermme rules to be reviewed as season progresses. But applies to double header nights from first race.
 

15. Any Hot Hatch cars that you want to run which are unclear about eligibility please consult Bill Charters, Roy Pritchards, Paul Griffiths, Malcolm Scotto, or Ian James for clearance to race them 7 days in advance of a qualifying event. Cars that are presented on the night may be turned away. If any are not sure then clarity must be given from another team member.
 

16. Race Control and Scrutineer decisions are final.
 

17. If anything you want to do to your vehicle is not mentioned in any of the above rules then the easiest rule is DON’T DO IT! 

18. 
Manufacturers list of Eligible parts and models
Slot It, Ninco, Scalextric, Scx, Proslot, Spirit, Carrera, Fly/ GB Track, Pink Car, Gom, Cartrix, Mrrc, Nsr, MB Slot, Autoart, Avant slot Slot,Sloter,Powerslot, Proteus, Revell,Takara, SRT, Polistil, Scaleauto, Hobby Slot,   

19.  Race Hand Throttles
Any Hand throttles not previously used at the club must be checked prior to use on the track to prevent damage to the power pack or track. 

20. Event Timetable
        
7.15 Doors Open
7.55 Deadline for registering (anyone expecting to be late can notify Race control and their name can be entered).
        
8.00 Evening briefing/ race controller and scrutineer for evening identified.
        
8.00-8.10 (sharp) Racing commences.
 
 
Any Late Arrivals please call Malcolm or Ian so that we know you are attending and can be included in the race schedule.


Ian’s Mobile No. 07970544126. 07881266069 (work)

Malcolm’s Mobile No. 07740717140








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