“Ron’s Body Shop” in Winston, Oregon has created some of the best-looking slot car bodies I have seen. Our spy cam has spotted a couple of new builds for a proposed class dubbed “Slammers”. This class was inspired by the NASTE group in the Portland, Oregon area who have been racing these cars since early 22. Below are images of Ron’s projects.
Below is a copy of the NASTE Slammer rules. We will use the same chassis rules as our True Scale NASCAR class which is quite similar. The differences will be that the rear track shall be 3.25 inches and the front wheels will be the ProTrack front wheels and may not extend beyond the bodywork. Motors will be limited to Deathstar or ProSlot 16d sealed power plants. In this way, all that will be required to is a body swap from True Scale NASCAR to Slammers
Topic: NEW Class on the Horizon! SLAMMERS!
Bodies:
1/24 and 1/25 NASCAR model car kit bodies from 1980 to 2007. Bodies can be extensively cut to resemble extreme modified cars.
Body can be trimmed by removing material from the bottom sides (rocker panel area) to a minimum overall height of 1.750 inches at the roof’s highest point. The measurement for tech inspection will be taken with the body mounted on the chassis, and measured from bottom of chassis to roof’s highest point. More material may be removed from the front portion of the body than the rear, to achieve a slight rake when the body is positioned onto the chassis.
The front fascia of the body must remain intact (headlight area and grill opening), however the front air dam may be removed. The front leading edge shall maintain a vertical profile with a minimum height of .225”.
Roof A and C pillars may not be modified (no chopped tops).
Rear wheel openings may be enlarged for tire clearance.
Front wheel opens may be cut out of fender completely to allow tires to extend above fenders and hood area. Cuts may be made into hood sides to allow for tire clearance.
Mesh screen will be used to replace the front clear plastic window, and the clear plastic rear window will be eliminated.
The rear of the body may be cut off to shorten the overall length of the body.
A replacement rear panel must be added when the rear of the body is cut off. The panel may include the rear spoiler.
Rear spoiler height must not exceed .400” (measured from the top center portion of the rear deck lid). Rear spoiler may be no wider than the body.
Body must display numbers on both sides and the roof. Numbers must be a minimum of 1/2" in height.
Body must have full driver's tray/interior with a driver figure.
Chassis:
Must use a Scholer, 2NASTE Chassis, Sloting Plus SP800001, the Scaleauto SC-8001c or SC-8002c chassis.
No soldering on chassis except the bushings for the axles and where noted for strengthening purposes.
Allowed modifications to chassis: you can cut a cooling hole under the motor if the chassis is not equipped with one. *You can strengthen the guide tongue any way you want or built a new one. Must use stock front and rear axle carriers. *You can strengthen the axle carrier using any method you want. You can make your own pans out of any material to be bolted to the "rattle pan" only. You can make a front pan. You can make your own motor mount or stiffen up the stock one if need be. You can stiffen up the "rattle pan", J-B weld with piano wire along and across the pan works very well. May ream out axle housings to fit American bushings or bearings. May extend the wheelbase if need be with a home made system.
Track clearance will be .055". Front tires must touch the track.
Tires:
Front tires to be a minimum of .950" diameter X minimum .600" wide. May be coated.
Rear tires to be a minimum of 1.00". All tires must be black.
Motor:
Parma Sealed S16D, Pro Slot ( PS 2001 or PS2003 ). May re-build motor with stock parts. You may use bearings on both ends of motor.
Tracking:
Front track = 3.300" maximum.
Rear track = 3.400" maximum.
These rules can be changed if needed.
Below are images of a few NASTE Slammers.
