These are the Rules we have for our Racing . Group W applies to all classes. This is for cars with magnets only in the front of the cars. this is to simulate handling that occurs on the hand made would routed tracks with painted surfaces.
We do allow Group S (standard) cars. This is for people who wish to visit & race without changing to the front magnet set up. These cars are only eligible for the Division 2 class championship. The competitor can compete in one FPR Series Champion only. For next FPR series the competitor is encouraged to convert to the Group W set up
The down force limit for group S cars in all classes is 300 grams.
1. 1/32 Scale Scalextric Australian V8 Supercars of standard specification .
2. Rear Tires can be replaced with any rubber or urethane tire.
3. Pick up Braids and Guides may be changed to another brand
4. The maximum down force of the car is to be less than 230 grams.
5. The magnet is to be less than 8mm wide and 30mm long and placed in the
front magnet holder of the chassis. 6. The maximum weight of the car is not to exceed 100g.
7. A Marshaling magnet smaller than 10mm & inside the roof is recommended
8. The car is to have at least 1 racing number more than 4mm high.
9. The motor must be rated at 18,000Rpm or less
1. Cars are to be 1/32 scale models of Formula 1 cars raced after 1970.
2. The cars can be from any manufacturer.
3. The bodies and chassis are to be made of "resin" plastic.
4. Rear tires can be replaced with any brand of rubber or urethane tires.
- No tires described as "Silicon" are permitted.
5. The rear axle parts may be changed but remain within 5% of original dimensions .
6. Pick up braids & Guide shoe can be changed to another brand.
7. The maximum total down force is 230 g.
(7a.) The magnet down force is to be positioned behind the front axle at less than 1/3
the wheel base distance.
(7b.) The Scalextric F1 can have up to 170g down force from the front bar
magnet holder position . This restriction is because the magnet position is to the rear of the front 1/3 of the wheelbase.
The balance of the total of 230g can be placed in the front button magnet position.
8. Marshaling magnets less than 10mm diameter can be added inside both side pods.
9. All cars are to carry a racing number more than 4mm high.
10. The motor must be rated at 20,000 Rpm or less.
1. 1/32 scale GT or Sports Cars. They can be manufactured by any company.have
Cars must have resin plastic bodies & chassis.
2. Any brand of Rubber or Urethane tires are permitted .
Silicon tires are not permitted (e.g. Indy Grips)
3. The Components & chassis may be changed to that of a different manufacturer.
4. The maximum down force is to be less than 230 grams
The magnet for down force is to be a maximum of 30mm x 8mm and placed
in the front 1/3 of the wheelbase distance.
5. A marshaling magnet can be added to inside the center of the roof .
The magnet must be round with a Maximum size is 10 mm diameter.
and fitted with the correct polarity
6. All cars are to carry a racing number not less than 4mm high.
7. Enhanced performance from extra down force may be granted by the race control
This may be applied to cars difficult to drive due to chassis design.
These cars will be marked "EH" & the value of the down force
8. The motors must be rated at 30,000 Rpm or less.
1. The cars are to be a 1/32 scale model of a car that competed in the
Australian Touring Car Championship up to 1979.
2. Cars must be standard as produced by the model car manufacturer.
If Scratch built or assembled models the car must be
within 10% of 1/32 scale dimensions. The original livery is not required.
3. The owner of the model may be required to produce authentic dimensions &
photographs of the 1:1 scale car as competing in the A.T.C.C. up to 1979
4. Rear tires and wheels may be changed but to be 1/32 scale.
The tires are to be rubber or urethane composition.
silicon tires are not allowed. (e.g. Indy Grips)
5. The down force is to be less than 230 grams
The down force magnet is to be less than 30mm x 8mm and fitted in the front 1/3 of the wheel base.
6. Home made and metal chassis will be allowed in this class.
7. The motor is to be rated at 20,000rpm or less.
8. Poor handling cars may be granted extra down force by the race control.
These cars will be marked with EH (enhanced handling) and the
value of the down force granted by race control.
Please give all cars a light sand with #600 grit sandpaper be for placing the cars on the track on arriving to each race meeting and practice.
The #600 paper seems the best way to get good grip so can also be used during race meetings or practice sessions.
The tires must be completely dry before being placed on the race track surface at any time.
If the bearings or gears are lubed the car must be run on a test bed and tires wiped before being placed on the track.
The tires can cleaned with a rag dampened with water Then wiped with a dry clean cloth. The tires are left to dry before placing on the track.
After cleaning with a damp rag the tires can also be dried by running on fine sandpaper pad on the test bed instead of waiting for them to air dry.
Magnet Polarization - Check with a compass held near where the magnet is located
North points away from the car ( South towards the magnet ).
This applies for both the marshal magnet & the down force magnets (under the car)
Touring & GT Cars - Place one magnet inside and in the center of the roof
Scalextric F1 2001+. and Open Cockpit Sports Cars - require 2 magnets - one in each side pod.
Marshals are equipped with a clamping pick up arm with a strong magnet
fitted to one of the "claws" of he pick up arm .
The magnets in the car must be fitted so they are polarized to be attracted to the magnets
in the pick up stick. Once one of your cars is correct polarity use it to check the others are
the same polarity by having a marked test magnet to check the new car against the correct car.
Check the down force magnet under the car also with your marked magnet.
Sometimes the down force magnets have to be rolled 180 degrees in the holder.
A Lane Sticker can indicate magnet position
Touring cars & GT Cars - It is advised to place a large lane sticker on the roof
indicating where the magnet is located.
(Note! Place a small sticker for the other lane over the Large sticker when required.
Remove the small sticker when returning to the original lane. Presto less sticker changes! )
Open Wheeled Cars - (F1 & Indy, ) and open sports cars
Place one small lane sticker over each magnet -(if they are located in the pods. )
or if one magnet use one sticker over the magnet position.
Contact adhesive (Selly's Gel Grip) is used to stick the magnet(s) to the body.
Another magnet placed on the outside of the roof retains the marshal magnet(s) while the glue sets.
