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About NORTHWEST TRUE SCALE RACERS
     We are a small group of slot racers with many years of experience among us. We are a laid back group who have a lot of fun at our races. New or experienced racers will always find help if needed in the selection of parts to learning driving skills. We try to make a racer feel at home and help him or her enjoy the hobby/sport.

     Rapid Raceway is designed for easy learning, big turning radius on all corners is very forgiving and offers an easy flow. The track is high enough off the floor to see your car at a comfortable angle. A lot of room around the  driver stations and are easy to get to and can be moved around if need be and there are no blind spots. Many positive comments on the track design over the years.

     With the demise of the commercial tracks in the area, the only way to go now and we think in the future is by private tracks. Rapid Raceway in the n.e. Portland area fills up a void in the 1/24th., 1/25th. true scale format and has been racing since Nov. of 2002. 

     The goal of this group is to promote  1/24th., 1/25th. scale racing to reflect the real race cars that you see racing in this country and around the world.  We use kits such as AMT, Revell, Monogram among others. Three classes use Lexan ( Can-Am, Porsche 962 and new for 2016 is GT-3 ). New for the 2017 season and beyond is the Gen. 6 NASCAR with Lexan bodies. When using Lexan we make sure that it is cast in the true scale form to reflect the real car.

     Another goal is to hold costs down by using the same chassis for different classes and inexpensive motors, NASCAR being the exception as it runs a more expensive open motor and the Sprint class is an open chassis while the Xfinity  is a restricted chassis. Can-Am also uses an open chassis. There are classes for the hobbyist who wants to build from scratch to one who wants to buy and bolt together and go racing.

     We do our racing in the fall and winter months, usually from early Oct. to mid to late May.

     Check out our schedule and contact us and attend one of our race nights to see for yourself what it is all about. Coffee and cookies are always on the bench.

     This is not a club so no dues. If you want to throw a couple of dollars into the box on race night, it would be appreciated, but it is strictly a volunteer deal. I don't count the money at the end of the race.

     If you like slot cars, whether you are new or a veteran, this may be the place for you.

* Originally posted by Rapid Raceway track owner Gary Howard

Track records and yearly points.
Postby howie » Wed Apr 29, 2015 9:27 pm

To attempt a track record, the cars must have been in a race on the night of trying a track record. You must have a True Scale car. You have one minute on any lane. Following is the current track records:

NASCAR..........4.5319sec....Bad Bob on March 29, 2014. Old record: 4.6560....Howie on Jan. 4, 2014.
Can-Am..........3.9730........Bad Bob on Feb. 1, 2014. Old record 4.3311....Howie.
Sportsman.......4.6909........Kirk on Dec.14 2013.
Early Modified..4.6085........John Fisher on Nov. 30, 2016. Old record: 4.7115........Beau on April 25 2015.
TA2...............4.8705........Bob Nak on Jan. 26 2013.
GT3.............. no record attempt yet.
Porsche 962.....4.5023....,...Marty on Mar. 1, 2014.

How to score points: If there are 10 racers, then 1st. place would score 11 points ( 1 point for entering and 1 point for each entrant ). 2nd. would score 10 points and so far down the line. A DQ is worth 1 point.

2017 points:
Sportsman.
After two races.
Howie....................15
Beau......................13
Gearloose................14
Blake.......................7
Ted.........................9
Marty......................7
Terry.......................4
Bob N......................10
Ken.........................2
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Re: Track records and yearly points.
Unread postby howie » Sun Dec 18, 2016 10:58 am

Points above are after two races.

* Last entries Jan. 6, 2017

NORTH WEST TRUE SCALE RULES AND CLASSES

Racing Rules

Front tires must touch the track while racing, this will be a tech item. If a car is dragging the track, the racer will be asked to immediately remove the car. Be sure to check your car for ride height before a race.

Bearings may be used in the motor at both ends, and bearings can be used in all classes for front or rear axle.

Track calls: there are only two main times a track call will take place: #1 is if the track needs repair such as a braid coming loose. #2 is if a car comes off the track and hits the floor and slides under a bench or otherwise can not be quickly recovered and put back on the track.

Break downs: if your car breaks down during a race, you can repair it any time you want, do not look for a track call. Preparation of  your car is essential to a successful race. If your car can not be repaired, you may use another car and take a DQ. DQ is good for 1 point.

Changing cars or bodies: A racer can not change cars or bodies after he has started a points race with out taking a DQ.

Changing tires: A racer can change tires at any time.

Working on cars: A racer can work on the car anytime.

Changing motors: you can change motors after approval of the race director to make sure it is a legal motor.

Qualifying: Starting positions will be determined randomly by the computer, no timed qualifying, we can use the time it would take to qualify to add racing time!

During a back up race or fun race, the above rules may not be as stringent.

Although I may not tech. cars at every race, I will do spot checks during a race. It is wise to be prepared for a tech. inspection. Ride height will not be checked after a race starts.

Points scoring:  Scoring is as follows: First place finisher is awarded 30 points, second place receives 29 points, and third place 28 points. Scoring continues with one point less for each position down through the remainder of the field. In a field of 10 racers, last place would receive 21 points. A DQ is worth one point regardless of the number of racers.

How to set a track record: pick a class that is raced on the race night. A racer will have one minute on the clock to set the record, he may pick any lane. This can be done between classes or at the end of the racing for the night. The track records will be kept on the "track records and yearly points" page under "Pit Stop".

Our racing is low key, I plan on it staying that way. Alcohol is permitted as long as it is under control. I will not tolerate rude, abusive behavior or throwing a fit. You will be asked to leave.

I may add more rules as issues come up, or as I remember them!

My main goal is to have fun and keep it low key and to have a place for those who like friendly competition in slot racing to come and enjoy. So far I think we have accomplished this.

The above rules can be added to or modified as need be.

Indy rules:

  1. Chassis: only the Pro Track chassis #PT651 is allowed. You can: add weight, attach the body as you prefer, make the front tires roll independently, paint the chassis if you want. The chassis must remain stock from the factory. Track clearance to be .062". Tracking to be no wider than 3.250" front and rear.

  2. Body: only the kit body is allowed, Pro Track #PT650. Cut at the cut lines only, attach wing as you prefer but at the stock height. Must be a number on each side. You may cut out the stock interior and install a more detailed version.

  3. Tires: must use tires that came with the kit.  Rear tires are Pro Track #PRON241. You can narrow the rear tires no further than the width of the wheels.

  4. Motor: only the Hawk 7 or the Falcon 7 is allowed.

  5. Gears: Gears to be 48 pitch, any ratio.

  6. Rules may change as needed.

  7. These cars will run the 9.5 volt power supply.

Porsche 962

Bodies:
Bodies will be Team Bluegroove only. No modifications. Use any paint scheme ( no x rated ). Must have driver and tray to cover the entire inside. Team Bluegroove sells on Ebay and on their website. View their store here: https://teambluegroove.com/

Chassis:
Four choices: any Scholer, Sloting Plus SP800001, 2NASTE Chassis, or the Scalauto SC-8001c or SC-8002c. The chassis can be ordered from www.proffessormotor.com.

No soldering on chassis except the bushings for the axles and where noted for strengthening purposes.

No modifications to chassis except: you can cut a cooling hole under the motor. *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", I use J-B weld with piano wire along and across the pan, ( works very well ). May ream out axle housings to fit American bushings/bearings. May extend the wheelbase if need be with a home made system.

Track clearance will be .055".  Front tires must touch the track. Bushings or bearings for front and rear axles.

Motor:
Only Pro Slot motor  #PS2101, #PS2001 and the #PS2003 motors, as well as the Parma sealed S16D. You can rebuild the motor with stock parts. No shunts. You may use bearings on both ends of motor.

Tires: all tires will be black. Front min. diameter is 15/16"X.400" min. wide. The front tires we use are ordered from www.eagledist.com. Part # 400 made by Pro Track. tires can be coned down to .250" and coated. Rear tires min. diameter is 1.0", part #N244, also Pro Track from Eagle. You do not have to use these tires, just a suggestion, they use 3/32nd. axles. Inserts for the wheels are nice but not mandatory.

Lights:
Lights are optional. Absolutely no extremely bright lights, keep the lights in perspective of the scale, ( this will be a tech item! )  No other lights, reflecting paint or reflecting tape of any kind.

Tracking:
Front not to exceed 3.250" from outside of tires. Back not to exceed 3.310" from outside of tires.

These rules can be changed or added to as needed.

Early & Late Model Modified

Early Modified Bodies:
1/24th./1/25th scale American iron from 1928 to 1948 coupes or sedans, no convertibles. No chopped tops. Bodies can be cut evenly across the bottom so as to have a minimum body height of 1.930" at the highest point of the top. Rear wheel wells may be ground out just enough for tire clearance. No fenders, no running boards. Front window screen, no windows. Bodies NOT to be stretched at all, I have most, if not all the bodies covered in kits and will pull them out if there is a question!! Must have a full drivers tray with a painted driver either lexan or vintage plastic.

Must have a scale motor up front, oil pan can be modified to fit on top of the chassis. Must have a full firewall. Can run a top hood and must have a radiator. Can have piano wire side bumpers, not to extend beyond the tracking of the tires. Can have a rear bumper not to extend over .300" beyond body. Can have a front bumper that extends out beyond the guide flag. Guide flag not to extend out more than .700" from center of front axle to the center of the guide flag post. Must have numbers on each side of car at least 1/2" high.

Late Model Modified Bodies:
Any 1/25 or 1/24 plastic kit ( hard body ) from 1960 to present or an approved Modified kit. No convertibles or chopped tops. Can narrow body to fit the Early Modified chassis. Body height to be minimum of 1.550" from the bottom of chassis to the highest part of the roof. Numbers on each side. Kit motor up front with radiator. No fenders, hood optional. No windows. Front screen is optional. Full drivers tray to fill the inside of cab.

Early & Late Model Modified Motors:
Only Pro Slot motor #PS2101, #PS2001 and the #PS2003 motors, as well as the Parma sealed super 16D. No shunts. Can take seal off to rebuild with stock parts.
Gears: 48 pitch only. Plastic crown gears only. You may use bearings on both ends of the motor.

Early & Late Model Modified Chassis:
Inline only. No part of the chassis except the guide tongue and a wire bumper is to extend beyond the front axle. The guide tongue can not be any wider than .500" nor thicker than .100". No hinges. No up and down movement of the side pans. The side pans can move from side to side. Chassis must not protrude outside of body. Side pans can not protrude beyond center of front axle. All exposed parts of chassis must be painted, color is up to the builder. .055" ground clearance.

Early & Late Model Modified Axles:
1/8th. axles only. Front axle must be one piece and extend through the front wheels. No independent movement of the front axle from the chassis. Tires can independently roll. Wheel base not to exceed 4.900". Tracking both front and rear not to exceed 3.250".

Early & Late Model Modified Tires:
All tires will be black. Front tires will be flat to the track/tech block. No grooving or tapering. Front tires will be a minimum of .500" wide X.875"minimum diameter. Front tires can be coated with a clear coat for less rolling resistance. Rear tires to be a minimum of .900" diameter X.700" minimum wide.

These rules can be added to or changed as problems arise.

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.
Axles can use bushings or bearings front and back.
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"

These rules can be changed if needed.

Sportsman

Body:
Late model version: yrs. 1958 to 1972  full size American made car between the yrs. 1958 to 1972. The early model version is yrs.1949 to 1957. We run one or the other during a season. No chopped tops or convertibles.  Front window screen only. No rear or side glass. Fender wells can be trimmed out just enough for tire clearance if need be. Full interior of either injection molded or Resin cast.is required with driver figure. A number to be installed on each side and on top of at least 1/2" high. .055" ground clearance. Minimum body height of 1.900". You may trim the body to meet the minimum height.

Tires:
Front: .875" diameter minimum X .500" Minimum width. Can be coated. Must be flat to the track, no coning or grooving.
Rear: .900" minimum diameter. All tires will be black.

Motor:
Only Pro Slot motor #PS2101, #PS2001 and the #PS2003 motors, as well as the Parma 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 only. No hinges. The chassis shall consist of 3 pans only: 1 a center pan and 2 a right pan and 3 a left pan.
Maximum chassis width: 2.810 inches where body sits on chassis. If you make your own chassis it must be a copy of a Hanna chassis using 3 pans with no hinges and inline only - see example photo below. Side pans can move side to side. No independent movement of the front end from the center pan. Front axle housing must be soldered to the center pan. No part of the chassis may protrude from the body.  Front axle must extend through each front wheel and be one piece. Tires can roll independently and coated.  Maximum tracking front and rear: 3.250" measured from outside of tires. Tires must be centered in the middle of the wheel well. Minimum ground clearance is .055 inch front and back.

Axles:1/8" axles only. 48 pitch plastic crown gears only.

These rules can be changed if needed.

NASTRUCK

Bodies: 1/24th. or 1/25th. hard bodies built for NASTRUCK only. Must run a front and rear window.

Chassis
Only Scholer , 2NASTE Chassis, Sloting Plus SP800001 and the Scaleauto SC-8001c or SC-8002c will be allowed.

No soldering on chassis except the bushings for the axles and where noted for strengthening purposes.

No modifications to chassis except: you can cut a cooling hole under the motor. *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", I use J-B weld with piano wire along and across the pan, ( works very well ). May ream out axle housings to fit American bushings/bearings. May extend the wheelbase if need be with a home made system.

Track clearance will be .055".  Front tires must touch the track.

***It has come to my attention that the rattle piece ( the aluminum "H" piece on the Scholer chassis ) is sometimes bent out of the bag or after running it for a while. So you may stiffen up the piece to keep it flat.

Motor
Only the Pro Slot S16D ( #PS2101, #PS2001 unsealed or #PS2003 sealed ), or the  Parma sealed super 16 with no modifications  allowed. You can add a heat sink. You can also take the seal off for a re-build of the motor with stock parts. You may use bearings on both ends of the motor.

Tires: front ; 15/16" minimum diameter, can be coned down to .250" flat surface, tires will be flat to the surface. Rear: minimum diameter is 1.0".
All tires will be black. 

You can use bushings or bearings for front and rear axles.

Track clearance: 055" clearance front and back.

Guide flag must remain behind the front spoiler, no trimming for guide flag clearance.
Cars will be teched. with the tires touching the surface of the tech block.

Numbers: number on each side 1/2" high.

Tracking: All tires not to extend beyond wheel well when viewed from top.

The above rules can be changed as needed.

NASCAR

Chassis:
Open to any configuration, inline, angle winder, sidewinder. You can build, buy or have one built. Must have .055" track clearance front and back from chassis to track. Front tires must touch the track. No part of chassis shall stick out beyond the body dimensions.

Tires:
Front: diameter of tires to be at least 1.0" and width to be at least .400" wide. You may cone/cut them down to .250" minimum width for track contact, you may coat them. Tires to be black.

Rear: diameter of tires to be at least 1.0" and  will be black.

Wheels:
Front and back to be very close to the wheel size that is in the kit, the wheels we use for GT-1 is a good fit. Inserts are nice but is an option.

Axles:
Size of axles is open. You may use bearings front and back.

Tracking: tires can not stick out beyond body.

Bodies: only 1/24th, or 1/25th current NASCAR kits for model years from 2007 to present. Ford Fusion, Chevy SS, Chevy Camaro, Ford Mustang, Toyota by Salvinos and the Dodge Charger by Lindberg  with modifications (See Howie for what modifications are needed ). It is known that the Dodge is not currently racing in NASCAR, however this gives us an opening to add the Dodge for big three competition again, if only in our dreams and slot cars!. So far Toyota is not covered in kits.
Can not trim for guide flag clearance. Guide flag must remain behind air dam. Front air dam can be trimmed for track clearance. Must have numbers on each side and on top at least 1/2" high. Tires shall be centered in the wheel wells. Body height will be 2.0" minimum measured at the middle ( front to back ) of the driver's window. You may trim the wheel wells for tire clearance.

Motor:
1. Only S16D setups.
2. No shunts.
3. Super 16D arms only.
4. D cans only.
5. no re-winds or de-winds
6. Magnets must remain in the stock position.
7. Replacement magnets allowed ( no cobalt magnets ).
8. Ball bearings are allowed at both ends.

Interior:
Must have a full driver's tray to cover the undercarriage and be painted with a driver's head either lexan or plastic.

Rules for all the above can change if need be.

Can-Am

CHASSIS: Any chassis design, inline, angle, or sidewinder. Scratch built, production, or modified production. 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 Team Bluegroove .030” thick Lexan 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. 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 per our name: northwest true scale racers! OPEN COCKPITS - No cover over the cockpit.

12/2/2022

Slammer Class

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. The rear deck lid must remain no shorter than .500" as measured from the center of the rear window opening to the base of the rear spoiler.

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.

* Le Mans class:

1...Chassis: any brand of a flexi 4.0" or 4.5" chassis. Can be modified to use the required 1/8" axles front and rear. Can be trimmed to allow for tire clearance. .055" minimum ground clearance.

2...Axles: 1/8" axles only, front and back.

3...Gears; 48 or 64 pitch only.

4...Tires: front and rear diameter to be .8125" minimum. Front tires to be .375" width minimum.

5... Motor: Proslot S16D, Chinese arms only, Parma 502. Can use bearings or bushings, no shunts.

6...Tracking: 3.250" maximum. Tires can not stick out beyond body.

7...Bodies: Team Bluegroove bodies only. No height rule, but be aware of front tire-fender clearance. Bodies must cover the chassis and guide flag. Must have a driver ( no printed driver ) either Lexan or plastic in scale proportions. Interior must cover chassis. Must use a rear wing if the body comes with one.

8... Body list below:

    Porsche 917
    Lola 7D MK111
    Ford J body
    Argo Jakspeed
    Ford GT
    Matra 630
    Spice SE 89
    Jaguar XJR 6
    Bently GT
    Ford MK 4 GT
    Nissan GTR
    Ferrari GT
    Chapparal 2F
    Porsche 962 V2
    Ferrari 330 P4
    Porsche 908 V2

These rules can be changed as necessary.

*Updated May 2, 2021 - Addition of rules to allow strengthening of guide tongue and axle carrier in classes that require bolt together chassis - Porsche 962, TA2, and NASTRUCK.
*Updated April 21, 2023 - Rules for Classic NASCAR updated.
*Updated Jan.14, 2022 - Slammer Class rules added.
*Updated July 7, 2023 - Le Mans Class rules added.
*Rules updated July 7, 2023
*Rules Updated Sept.9, 2023
*Rules updated Jan.15, 2024 - Late Model Modified rules added.