PASER RULES

PASER RULES                                           As of  Aug.5, 2023

General Rules for vehicle Preparation & Racing

No Tire Gluing Allowed
Track Gluing by track owner only

Chassis:

All scratchbuilt chassis must have beveled pans to protect track surface from gouging.
Chassis must be 90 degree inline configuration. Unless otherwise specified for a specific class.
Chassis may be constructed using any material.
Cars will have a minimum of .055” ground clearance. Unless otherwise specified for a specific class.
Chassis cannot be visible or protrude past the body perimeter when viewed from above or through the drivers compartment. Visible chassis parts must be painted black or darkened as not to show.
Either oilites or ball bearings are legal for axles unless stated otherwise. Unless otherwise specified for a specific class.

Tires:

All four tires must touch and roll on the track.
All tires will have black sidewalls
No tire will have less than ¾” diameter (excluding the 4.0" Flexi Class). Unless otherwise specified for a specific class.
When viewed from above, tires may not extend beyond the widest part of the wheel opening, when the chassis is at its center of lateral movement. Unless otherwise specified for a specific class.
Front wheels must not be partially hidden by the front or rear edges of the stock front wheel well opening. (This does not include the top of the wheel well opening).

Bodies:

Guide flags must not extend past the foremost part of the body when viewed from above.
All cars will have a painted, detailed driver to scale. The interior cockpit tray must conceal the whole chassis.
All cars will be painted. (clear coat does not count) and numbered in at least three places. Numbers will be at least ½” tall.
All bodies will begin races intact and complete, with no missing parts. Bodies will have front and rear windows. Unless otherwise specified for a specific class.
Replacement windows other than stock are not allowed.
Bodies may not be stretched or modified to fit the chassis.
Bodies may not have material removed unless specified in the Modification section of the class.

General Motor Rule:

Standard S16D Motors:
Standard 16D or S16D motors (i.e. Super 16D Parma #502, ProSlot # PS2003, PS2002, Parma 16D #501). Hawk 7 FK motors are allowed in specified classes.
Motor brushes and springs may be adjusted or replaced.
No shunts allowed and no shimming of magnets. Armature must be labeled, no outlaw unlabeled arms.

Open S16D Motors:
Only Super 16D set-ups allowed.
Super 16D Arms allowed
No Rewinding or Dewinding allowed
No shimming magnets
Replacement magnets allowed- no cobalt or neo magnets allowed
Ball bearings and oilites allowed in either end of motor.
Blueprinting allowed
No shunts

CAR CLASSES and CLASS RULES:

LATE MODEL NASCAR

Scale:   1/24th-1/25 th

Years:  1980 to Present

Bodies: Replica of an American made “NASCAR” sedan no ASA cars

Chassis: Scratchbuilt or any bolt together chassis (i.e. 2NASTE Chassis) with inline, anglewinder or sidewinder motor configuration are permitted for this class.

Drivers: Vacuformed or resin cast

Body height: 1/24th bodies shall not be less than 1 7/8” (1.875") tall measured from ½” behind the windshield at the center of the roofline to the bottom of the chassis (air dams excluded) 1/25th excluded from this rule but must not be lowered at all.

Modifications: Bodies may be trimmed to remove part of the front spoiler and side air dams (to stock valence height for proper track clearance

Motors: Any open or standard Super 16D motor as listed under the General Motor Rules.

CLASSIC NASCAR HARD BODY

General Rules: Same as PASER Outlaw Sportsman

Bodies:
1/24 Monogram/Revell NASCAR from 1980 to 2007. No slab side or gen.6 bodies. Body must fit Hanna style Sportsman Chassis.

Body can be trimmed to a minimum height of 1.850 inches at the roofs highest point. (No raking of
body) Rear and front wheel openings may be enlarged for tire clearance. Body to have front and rear
windows. Quarter windows optional. No modifications on the front.

Motor:
Only Pro Slot motor #PS2101, #PS2001 and the #PS2003 motors, as well as the Parma #502 Sealed S16D. Can be re-built using stock parts. No shunts. You can remove the seal and rebuild with approved parts. You can use bearings on both ends of motor.

Chassis:
Inline motor configuration only. Chassis must be a rattle chassis (i.e. Hanna/Econo car type chassis). No hinges, or hinged (floppy) side pans. The chassis cannot have more than two main components (center section & side pans assembly) with independent movement. Chassis must have a center section consisting of the inline motor mount and the guide flag tongue. Two side pans can be attached to the center section using tubing and wire, but the two side pans cannot be hinged to the center section. Side to side, as well as up and down movement of the side pans is permitted. Side pans may extend forward past/beyond the center section and or the front axle position.

Tires, Wheels and Axles: Front tires must be 7/8" (.875") dia. x 1/2" minimum width. Rear tires must have a minimum diameter of .900", they may be narrowed. Axles must be 1/8" front & rear (no ball bearings allowed). Front tires may be coated with polish or super glue.

Gears: Any ratio as long as they are 48 pitch.

CAN AM

Chassis: Any chassis design, inline, anglewinder, or sidewinder. Scratch built, production, modified production, or IRRA D3 legal chassis are allowed. No portion of the chassis should  be seen outside the body. Guide flag cannot stick out beyond the nose of the body. Chassis parts can be produced, guide flag tongues, motor mounts, axle mounts.

Body Details: Bodies must be at a minimum .010” thick Lexan, and scaled after the Can-Am cars that actually raced in the Can-Am series. Wheel inserts, roll bars, injection stacks, exhaust pipes, and paint schemes that reflect the period are encouraged. If a full wing was used on the real car, you may add one if it resembles the original in scale and proportion, but it is not required.

Body Mounting: No stretching of the bodies. If your body is 3.0" wide your chassis should be no wider than 3.0".

Motor: Hawk7, Pro Slot & Parma Super 16D (Chinese armatures).

Tires: Fronts: minimum diameter shall not be less than .800”. Minimum tire width is .250" and flat to the track, no rounding of the tires. Tires must contact, and be flat to the track surface. May coat for hardness. NO "O" RINGS.  Rear tires are .900” minimum diameter. IRRA rules apply to D3 cars. Tires may not stick out beyond body.

Bearings and Axles: Open

Ground Clearance: Not to be less than .055” as measured at lowest point.

Interiors: Must use a 3 dimensional interior tray. No printed interior. An option is to use resin arms and head. This is to promote a true scale look. OPEN COCKPITS - No cover over the cockpit.

8/8/2023

PRODUCTION SPORTS CARS

Scale: 1/24th, 1/25th

Years: Open

Bodies: Any production sports car body. Track width not to exceed 3.25” front and rear.

Chassis: Inline motor configuration only.

Drivers: Vacuformed or resin cast
Roll bar required for roadsters

Body height: Configuration and roofline must be production stock

Modifications: Trimming of the lower valence is allowed for proper guide,flag clearance. At least 1/16th (.062") must be left in place at the bottom of the air intakes

Motors: As listed under General Motor Rules, any Open S16D or Standard S16D motor.

TRANS AM

Bodies: Any 1/24 – 1/25 model raced in the Trans-Am series from 1965 to present. No convertibles. Body height to be unaltered. No cutting bottom of body. You can trim the wheel wells for tire clearance. Flares may be added to meet maximum track width. You may cut out the body posts that are used to attach the body to the kit chassis. Must have windshield and back window from the kit installed. Quarter window glass optional. Minimum three numbers placed anywhere you want. Try to keep number placement “period” correct as possible. Numbers to be a minimum of 1/2" in height. Must have full driver's tray. You can add rear spoilers. Maximum height of 1/4 inch (.250").

Chassis: Must use a Scholer, 2NASTE Chassis, Sloting Plus SP800001 or the Scaleauto SC-8001c or SC-8002c. May bolt on side pans to the "rattle" plate. May solder “L” rails to side pans for body mounting. May add a front pan. May strengthen the "rattle" plate with piano wire and JB Weld (works great). May cut a cooling hole under the motor. May ream out holes to fit American bushings and bolts/screws. May solder in bushings. May extend the wheelbase, if need be, with a homemade system. Must use stock front and rear axle housings, bushings or bearings may be used on front and rear axles. Minimum .055" ground clearance. Front tires must touch the track.

Tires: Front tires to be a minimum of 15/16" (.9375) diameter X .400" wide. May be coated. Rear tires to be a minimum of .900". All tires must be black.

Motor: Standard S16D Motors, Parma #502, Pro Slot (PS2001, PS2101, or PS2003). May re-build motor with stock parts. You may use bearings on both ends of motor.

Track: By adding fender flares, you can bring the front track width out to 3.150” and the rear track width to 3.250"

OUTLAW SPORTSMAN

Bodies: Any 1/24th or 1/25th scale '58 to '79 American full size or mid-size make of car. (No pony cars, i.e. Mustang, Camaro, Cuda, Challenger, AMX, or Javelin). Front and Rear wheel wells may be radiused for tire clearance. Bodies cannot be cut or trimmed to lower the body height, bodies height must remain stock. A front windshield or mesh screen is required (may be clear plastic or realistic looking screen).

Chassis: Inline motor configuration only. Chassis must be a rattle chassis (i.e. Hanna/Econo car type chassis). No hinges, or hinged (floppy) side pans. The chassis cannot have more than two main components (center section & side pans assembly) with independent movement. Chassis must have a center section consisting of the inline motor mount and the guide flag tongue. Two side pans can be attached to the center section using tubing and wire, but the two side pans cannot be hinged to the center section. Side to side, as well as up and down movement of the side pans is permitted. Side pans may extend forward past/beyond the center section and or the front axle position.

Motor: Standard S16D Proslot 2001,2003,2101 or Parma 502.

Tires, Wheels and Axles: Front tires must be 7/8" (.875") dia. x 1/2" minimum width. Rear tires must have a minimum diameter of .900", they may be narrowed. Axles must be 1/8" front & rear (no ball bearings allowed). Front tires may be coated with polish or super glue.

Gears: Any ratio as long as they are 48 pitch.

Tech: Minimum roof height is 1.800" from bottom of chassis to the highest point of top. All cars will be teched for roof height. Bodies cannot be trimmed to achieve minimum height.
A maximum width of 3.250" is allowed for front and rear track.

PASER 4.5 FLEXI NASCAR

BODIES

CARS: Body must completely cover the frame and guide flag, from both top and front views.
Rear wheel openings must be cut open to reveal the full tire. Front wheel openings must be cut to reveal full wheel as opposed to full tire to allow for added body rigidity. Must have clear windows and a painted 3-dimensional driver figure. NASCAR paint styles with three numbers are required. Body height is 1.750”, measured from bottom of chassis to center of roof.

TRUCKS: Body height is 1.850 measured the same as the cars. All others body rules are the same.

CHASSIS: Any 4.5 stamped steel chassis. Chassis may be modified to run a 1/8th inch axle. Wheel base must not exceed 4.5”. Frame may be weighted and reinforced. Frame may be bent. Motor plate may be slotted. Lead wire restraints may be soldered to frame. Pin tubes no longer than 1.25” may be soldered to frame to attach body. No other cutting or grinding is allowed. Car must have .055” ground clearance without guide flag supporting the car. Any commercial guide and wire may be used. No weighted guides.

MOTOR: Proslot #2101, 2001, 2003 or Parma 502 motor. No ball bearings. Motor may be soldered, taped or siliconed in place. Armature may be shimmed and the commutator may be trued.

AXLE AND GEARS: Cars must use 1/8” axle on the rear. Front axles may be 1/8” or 3/32”. Gears must be plastic 48 pitch. Gear ratio open. Oilites may be glued, LOCTITE’d or soldered in place. No ball bearings.

TIRES:

Front: minimum allowable diameter is 13/16 (.8125). Minimum width is .500”.

Rear: Pro Track Daytona tires are the spec rear tires for this class. PASER stocks and maintains an inventory of Pro Track Daytona tires to be used specifically for this class. Tires can be purchased from the club at a reduced price for racers. Maximum track width is 3.25”. Appropriate spacers may be used to achieve this width. Minimum rear wheel diameter is .750”.

PASER 4" FLEXI CLASS

BODIES: Eligible bodies include the JK LMP, GT1, and GTS bodies.
Body should completely cover the frame and guide flag. Must have clear windows and a painted 3-dimensional driver figure. Paint styles with numbers are required.

FRAME: Any 4” wheelbase stamped steel chassis. Chassis may be modified to run a 1/8th inch axle. Wheel base must not exceed 4”. Frame may be weighted and reinforced. Frame may be bent. Motor plate may be slotted. Lead wire restraints may be soldered to frame. Pin tubes no longer than 1.25” may be soldered to frame to attach body. No other cutting or grinding is allowed. Car must have .055” minimum ground clearance in the rear, and .047" minimum ground clearance in the front. All four tires must touch and roll, the front tires must keep the front of the chassis from contacting the track surface. Any commercial guide and wire may be used. No weighted guides.

MOTOR: Proslot #2101, 2001, 2003, Parma 502 motor or Hawk 7. No ball bearings. Motor may be soldered, taped or siliconed in place. Armature may be shimmed and the commutator may be trued.

AXLE AND GEARS: 1/8” or 3/32” axles are permitted for the rear. Gear ratio open. Oilites may be glued, LOCTITE’d or soldered in place. No ball bearings.

TIRES:

Front: “O” ring tires mounted on wheels. Replacement "O" rings may be required to keep the front of the chassis from contacting the track surface. Oversized "O" rings will be provided by PASER for the new RTR cars.

Rear: Any rear tire combination may be used. Maximum track width is 3.25”. Appropriate spacers may be used to achieve this width. The body must cover the rear tires. The maximum the rear tires can protrude from the body sides is .020".

*JK RTR cars are eligible for this class. PASER will have these cars available for purchase. These cars are "Race Ready" right out of the box, with oversized "O" rings provided by PASER!

PASER STOCK WOMP CLASS:

Chassis:

Must use a STOCK 1/32 unmodified Parma Womp STEEL chassis.

Motor mount angle may be adjusted to improve pinion gear to crown gear alignment. Motor mount may be ground to facilitate motor mounting screws orientation.

Additional weight may NOT be added to the chassis in the way of ballast to improve handling.

Cars must have a minimum of .047" ground clearance measured at the lowest point. This includes clearance between the crown gear and track surface.

Maximum chassis and track width is 2.5" (track cannot be wider than chassis width).

Pin tubes for body mounting may be added to the chassis (either soldered in place or glued). Body must mount to chassis solidly.

Axles & Gears:

Must use the stock 1/8" front axle, stock front wheels, and stock front "O" ring tires. Front wheels may be set up to rotate independently.

1/8" or 3/32" axles may be used in the rear.

Gears must be 48 pitch.

Oilites may be glued, LOCTITE’d or soldered in place. No ball bearings.

Tires:

Stock Parma "O" ring tires or their equivalent must be used in the front, mounted on the stock wheels.

Any rear tire may be used as long as the minimum chassis ground clearance of .047" is met.

Motor:

This is a spec motor class. The Professor Motor PMTR1032 version of the Fox 10 Mabuchi FK motor (sealed type with a non-serviceable end bell) must be used. PASER will stock and maintain an inventory of motors for purchase. Legal motors will carry PASER identification as such. If you purchase a motor from another source you must have it inspected, approved, and identified/marked as legal. It is suggested racers purchase their motors for this class from PASER to eliminate confusion.

Bodies:

Clear Lexan type bodies must be used. Legal bodies include Group C, GTP, LMP, Sports Car, and Can Am style bodies. No open wheel F1 or sedan type bodies.

Rules updated 9/9/2023