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[Mark Onofri]

Slick 7 kits...
 
Is the S7-627 F1 legal in the NERRA?

[slotcarone]

Looking at the picture of that kit it does not use a rear bracket so I will say it is not.

 

F1 chassis are pretty easy to design and build from scratch using a pre-made bracket and guide tongue. Look at the winning pictures in the race reports.

[Mark Onofri]

It's quite clear on the rear motor/axle design. (3) three sides,horizontal or, vertical. It can be in (3) pieces, as long as they are soldered together.
 
My question is irrelevant to that.
 
The question is: is it legal?

[Bill from NH]

Mark,

 

Send a PM to the NERRA leadership committee, either Bob Hazelwood or Dave Panich. That might get you an answer faster than a general post made on here.

[old & gray]

Mark, 

 

I have no official standing with IRRA or the NERR; all I can offer is a reading of the rules from the IRRA website. (http://www.irraslotracing.com)

 

"Chassis Construction: 3a. Each car must have a one-piece brass rear bracket consisting of at least three sides (vertical or horizontal), with each connected side having a minimum width or height of at least 0.200"." (Note the phrase "one-piece" in the description of the motor bracket)

 

In addition, there is discussion of frame rails (wire or rod) running from the bracket to the front.

"3i. Wire or tubing rails must connect the front and rear sections of the chassis. Using metal strip for this purpose is not permitted. A rail is defined as that which connects the motor bracket to the front of the chassis."

To be considered as main rails, whether center or outer rails, they must solidly connect the motor bracket and the front of the chassis (nosepiece). For example, center rails that are inserted into tubes in the nosepiece (but are not soldered into the tubes) do not qualify as main rails. 

 

Nothing official here, just a rules lawyer comment.

[Mark Onofri]

In the IRRA question and answers, someone asked if it was ok to have a (3) three piece motor/ axle bracket, Noose responded, as long as it's soldered together.
The chassis in question does have (2) two rails connecting the front to back.
It's not a big deal, but I'm sure it has been reviewed, just wanted to know what the verdict is/was.
Interpretation of rules can be a tricky thing. I don't want to overcomplicate it but, I'm sure someone knows.
I'll take Billnh's advice and try to reach the bord. At least that reply is progress in the right direction!

[Dominator]

Hi Mark,

The kit can be made legal. The motor bracket is considered a keyed component and would not be allowed. I would just swap out the bracket for a Chicagoland or R-Geo bracket them you are good to go.

You will also need have a minimum of one rail perside connecting the motor bracket to the nose of the car.

You can try messaging Jay Guard as he has built a chassis similar to the S7 design that you may find useful.