All races take place at Eddies Slot Car World in Vallejo, CA on the Blue King track.
The 2013 Bay Area FCR Championship is a series of 12 monthly races that will be run on the second* Sunday of each month (starting January 13th).
Cars for this series will be the cheap, closely matched and basic 4-1/2 inch Parma FCRs with modern NASCAR bodies.
2013 Schedule:
January 13, February 10, March 10, April 7, May 5*, June 9, July 7, August 11, September 8, October 13, November 10, December 8
*May 5th is first Sunday of the month but date is changed to avoid conflict with Mothers Day.
2013 Bay Area FCR Championship races start at 2PM on the day assigned. Tech inspection will commence approximate 30 minutes before. Entry fee is $10.
Points will be awarded to the first six finishers:
10 points for first place, 8 points for second, 6 points for third, 4 points for fourth, 2 points for fifth, 1 points for sixth.
Racing Rules for this series:
Chassis:
Must use 4.5" Parma FCR chassis only (Parma #435).
Must have at least .062" chassis clearance under rear axle.
Must have at least .031" chassis clearance under front axle with exception of front tires.
May solder or glue front or rear Parma oilites in place
May file front or rear bushing holes to level front or rear axle in order to maintain the clearance requirement.
Front tires may be set lower than chassis.
May bend chassis to straighten but not to lower car profile.
Cars may not be wider than 3-1/4" at any point.
Weighting the chassis is allowed.
Front motor mount may be screwed or soldered to the chassis or may be omitted.
Front motor mount screw may be removed otherwise it must be flush with bottom of chassis.
Chassis may be reinforced using music wire but must be kept within the stock chassis outer profile.
Ball bearings are not allowed.
No other modifications allowed.
Motor:
Parma # 501 Sealed 16-D Deathstar Motor Only. No tampereing, American built, Ultimate or KOR motors.
Security seal must be intact. NO EXCEPTIONS. Removing and replacing seal is not allowed!
May use screws, solder or glue motor to chassis.
May glue magnets and or bushings in place.
May adjust bushings to remove armature slop.
May use/replace with any brushes and springs.
Cheaters will buy lunch!
Gears:
Gear ratio is at discretion of the racer.
All gears must be 48 pitch.
Gears may be any metal or plastic.
Angled or straight cut pinions are permitted.
Axles and Tires:
Front and rear axle diameter must be 1/8".
No hollow axles permitted.
Must have hard mounted, solid, continuous front axle that rotates within the oilite bushings.
Front wheels may rotate independently of the front axle
Any commercially available brand front or rear tires may be used as long as they adhere to the size requirements that follow.
Front wheel minimum diameter of 0.780 (this allows stock tire to be trued) by 0.375" wide.
Front tires may be hardened.
Front tires must be set lower than or equal to the bottom side of the chassis.
Rear wheel minimum diameter of 0.780 (this allows for truing and/or some wear) by .800 wide.
Bodies:
All bodies are subject to the Race Directors approval.
Any scale appearing 4 ½ NASCAR body with minimum thickness of 0.010 may be used.
Bodies must be painted.
No see through paint jobs.
Bodies must have three matching numbers (top and both sides)
Must have at least 1/4" front and rear bumpers.
Bodies must be cut to a roof height of no less than 1 -7/8"
Front wheel well area must be either clear or cut out.
Rear wheel well area must be cut out
Body must be fastened to chassis using velcro strips. Additional securing methods are allowed (tape, pins, clips, etc) in conjunction with velcro.
Interiors (molded or paper) are required.
No added aerodynamic aids or advantages allowed with the exception of rat tails (subject to stewards discretion).
Other Allowed Modifications:
You may use any brand commercial guide and or guide brushes (braids).
You must use two full length lead wires between the motor and the guide brushes. You may use any type lead wire available.
You may fasten or tape the lead wires in any way to the chassis
Lead wire clips are allowed.
Fair interpretation of all rules is made by the race director and his word is final.
The race director (track owner) may not participate in the race due to conflict of interest
General Racing:
No cheating. This is supposed to be fun
Car must be running at the end of the race to score points.
Any controller brand may be used.
You may oil, clean, cool, adjust and/or repair your car between heats.
If you enter the race you must turn marshal when cycled out during heats.
If you drop out of the race you must still turn marshal.
If you are unable to turn marshal you are responsible for finding a substitute.
Do not yell at the turn marshals and dont forget to say thank you.
Do not throw cars except at the wall.
If you are not currently racing on the track your car must be in an impound area.
Any car not in an impound area when the race resumes (without the Director's permission) is subject to ejection from the race
"Track" For car off at drivers panel or unreachable car only.
May be initiated by turn marshals only.
"Rider" For car on incorrect lane.
May be initiated by anyone
Rider call must be followed by a lane color.
"Panel" For car off at drivers station. May be initiated by anyone
"Braid" For braid up or track damage.
May be initiated by anyone.
Cars will remain on the track or in impound during track repair.
