PASER's Outlaw Sportsman Class Chassis

I thought I would start a discussion illustrating the differences between PASER's Outlaw Sportsman Class and Northwest True Scales Sportsman Classes.

First, the difference in eligible bodies. The NWTS class uses 1959 through 1972 bodies for late model Sportsman cars, and 1949 through 1957 for early model cars. Bodies must represent full size American made cars. The PASER Outlaw Sportsman Class uses 1958 through 1979 American made full size or mid-size car. Neither set of rules (NWTS or PASER) allows the use of "Pony" cars or cars typically raced in the Trans Am series.

The real difference between the two club's Sportsman rules has to do with chassis design. NWTS rules have a spec chassis which is the Hanna/Econo chassis or a direct copy. PASER rules call for an inline motor "Rattle" chassis, which is what the Hanna chassis essentially is, however in the PASER Rules there are no specifics as to how the chassis must be built. The rules are the same between the two clubs with no hinges being allowed (only rattle joints). I suggest reading the rules for all the specifics before building your cars!

Here are some photos illustrating different build types, all of which are legal for the PASER Outlaw Sportsman Class:

These first two photos are of a Hanna/Econo chassis built by Bob Hanna.

This chassis design would be legal for Outlaw Sportsman with a wheel/tire change, as per the stated rules - built by Frank Lynn. You can see that the side pans are much narrower than the Hanna chassis, and the "rattle" joints are located in different locations.