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Unfortunately yes, I just checked that out last night. I think it will be a little harder with stainless, but it doesn't look like too much has to be reamed.
I needed to replace a Scholer axle bracket so I ordered an axle bracket from Professor Motor, it is a Motor Modern #11332 and the reducer bushings fit right in.

You guessed right Rico.

I received the Sloting Plus chassis today. They are un-assembled, however they come in a much better package and the directions are in English on one side and Spanish on the other.

Still no Scholers and I think it is time to choose another chassis that is comparable to the Scholer and is close to the price as possible.
Due to the Scholer situation, I have made the Indy class an open chassis. Build or buy. I am really hoping to get our last class on the books for next season (2016).
We had our first Rapid 500 and raced the Sprint Cup and the Nationwide together and scored separate. The scoring really was a piece of cake!

Mmmmmm; a big nice thick juicy steak comes to mind!

Here is another issue as far as the traction goes: The furnace was not on all day, it was comfortable for people as I asked if anyone wanted some heat and they said no. When the furnace does come on, it blows right toward the track. So that could be the difference between the last time the '55's were on the track and this time. I also think the '55's did not hook up as well this time.

That RC track was used for some big events. I remember driving past there on occasion and the event would draw a large amount of racers, so much so that the overflow parking would be over in Albertsons. I would stop and watch for awhile as I used to race RC cars ( gas powered on pavement ) and it was fun to watch. That track was maintained quite well during it's time.

Right now Professor Motor is out of stock on the Scholer chassis we most use. They will e-mail me when they get more in. Right now I have 3 reserved for racers who want them, and two for the parts bin, If you want one let me know.
Monte is right on with his Professor Motor page. Grid 1 is where the $80.00 Scholer is.
Just today I added the Scholer breakdown on the NWTSR site. Click on Forum then click on Pit Stop, then Scholer chassis. You don't need to spend $80.00 on the chassis in the picture to be competitive. I bought one just to try it out, a $44.95 chassis will work as well with little work.

New for 2015 and possibly beyond: the Can-Am class will be split for the builders and non builders. The builders have the option of building their own open chassis. For the non builders, a spec Scholer chassis. We haven't come up with a name for the two classes yet. The cars will race together but scored separate.

The name of this class has been changed to: TA2. The reason for this is that there is a 1-1 scale racing series that is a continuation/spin off of the original Trans-Am series started in 1966. This TA2 class races only the late model Mustang, Camaro, and soon to be Challenger. This just happens to be what we are doing, so it is appropriate.

I read this discussion last night. I woke up in the middle of the night with this on my mind. I thought I had something to add, I'll give it a shot.
As pointed out, it takes luck, it also takes skill in quickly "reading" each controller, each car, each lane of the track and who is racing and his/her skills. It takes practice, determination, concentration. As in all racing some are better at it than others. Jimmy Johnson comes to mind! It comes down to: how bad do you want to win, how much time to devote to the cause. And whether you take it as stated or just to be there and do the best you can with friends, it is ALL fun to me. And yes Hammer, I am having a great time even though I may not be belly laughing and slapping my knee!!
Marking a track: I think that depends on what kind of system you have. Here at Rapid the computer keeps track of each racer. The only issue is a tie. If at the end of the race you are tied with another racer in total laps and the computer puts the other racer ahead, you can challenge. This is where the clothes pins come into play. If you both put your clothes pins down where your car stopped, there is your answer. If one of the racers failed to put his clothes pin down, and you did, then you will be placed ahead of him/her.
Rules: Oh boy! Here is the deal, IROC racing, you don't need many rules. The type of racing done at Rapid Raceway, OSCAR and other venues where you bring a car to compete, THE RULES NEED TO BE WRITTEN DOWN! So if there is any conflict, you can pull out the written rules. So as a rule writer, I have to try to determine in advance how to write the rules for the racers who "read between the lines".
Code of conduct: I have that written loosely in the rules also. Here is my take on this issue: if I go to a race at another track for a night of racing, I consider that an invite to a person's home, nobody ( so far ) has even come close to making me angry enough to embarrass myself or my host even though it has been tried. I haven't had to ask anyone to leave from my premises yet, but I am not afraid to. Anybody who has been racing for awhile has witnessed the tantrum, it changes the atmosphere real quick, and that racer will be talked about and pretty much it will be decided that he/she is a real jerk. And like Bill said, they pretty much fade away.
OK, I think I may be able to sleep tonight. Goodnight Mrs. Calabash, where ever you are!!