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I guess what I'm trying to say is that 1950-1969 is too big of a spread, the cars changed dramatically during that period.  The change started with the rear engine revolution, but tire size didn't catch up until the mid 60's along with the increase in engine displacement from 1.5 to 3.0 liters.  Of course, limiting the the year range eliminates my choice of car, but I think it would be for the betterment of the series.  It is your series and I will leave you with the decision.

Rico

I'm leaning toward the 1967 AAR Eagle T1G by Scalextric.  It seems to fit the criteria except for the width of tires which look wider than Ninco classics.  What's the ruling on this Monte.  18k  motor-check, pre 1969- check, beautiful- check

Rico

Can't or won't tell.......

But were your wearing the proper spectacles?

Rico

Very sorry to hear Greg's under the weather, but it's good news for me as I may be able to attend the rescheduled event.

Rico

I want to give a big shout out to the club members/local racer that came out to help with the SCX Classis Rally Proxy over the weekend.  Art, Lee, George, Gordon, Kevin, and Greg- THANKS MUCH, we couldn't have done it without you.  The event was a huge success around the globe thanks to your efforts.

Thanks again

Rico and Monte

Eligible cars:

Ferrari 512S- Any version, long tail (coda lunga), short tail, spyder even the Playboy versions if so desired.

Lola T70

Chevron B19

Chevron B21

Porsche 908/2, 908/3, 908 Flunder

Porsche 917K, 917LH (long tail), 917 Spyder, 917 Flunder?,  Please NO 917-10 CanAm

Ford GT-40

Ferrrari 250LM kit

Any other Fly Classic car with the motor pod like the ones listed above.

Modifications:

Minor blueprinting of chassis and body.  ie light sanding for clearance issues. Stock motor pods required.

Stock Fly blackstripe motor.  It is permissable to cut off excess shaft to avoid tire clearance issues. Some motors apparently do not have a black stripe. If a non blackstripe motor is found to be excessively fast then it must be changed to a black stripe motor. One exception is the black endbell motor found in the Ferrari 250LM.

Stock gear ratio only but changing brands is allowed. Ratio 11t pinion, 36t spur

No magnets of any kind (except in the motor for you smart asses and you know who you are)

Stock wheels front and rear

Stock front tires

Spec rear tire- IndyGrips 3003 to fit Fly Classic

Converting stub axles to straight axles or bushing the stub axles with brass

Lead or brass weights are allowed
No exposed weights.  All weights must be inside chassis.

Any guide flag that does not require extensive chassis modification (ie Slot.it for stock guide is ok.)

Any brand of braid and lead wire.

.040 minimum ground clearance

Still open for discussion as people have raised concerns: I think these should be decided by the group.

1) Whether or not aluminum wheels should be allowed.  If we decide to allow aluminum wheels then I think they must use inserts-preferably the correct ones for the car.  One other thing to consider is that the IG3003 may not fit all the aluminum wheels available so then other sizes would be required.  I am not at this time in favor of making this builders choice in this area.  Way too many choices that can lead to the Slot.it syndrome.  Maybe restrict the size to 15 X 10 or 15 X 8 or spec wheel would keep the choices to a minimum.

2) Whether or not to allow non stock gear ratio's.  Stock ratio is 11t pinion and 36t spur. I think the question is do we want to have fun, close racing or try to turn the cars into rocketships where the best engineer wins.

3) It has also been brought up that the stock front tires are less than desirable, but they do sand and can be made to function.  Everyone is in the same boat here and other than some stability in the corners they don't do very much as most of the weight is on the guide. The allowed solid front axle or brass bushings for the stubs cure most of the ills.

4) Minimum/Maximum weight limits or none at all

That's all I have for now.  Maybe a hand out and a short meeting at the next race?

Rico

George-  Yes, everything outlined in the article is allowed under my original post.

Rico

Glad to have ya onboard Mel, we need more craziness around here and I think your the man for the job.

Rico

PS- that's a mighty nice lookin track- is that by any chance one that will be used in the SCX proxy?

I don't know at this time, although I would prefer straight up racing with no BS but the decision is not entirely mine.

Rico