Post by Mark Huber on Mar 8, 2014 9:27:51 GMT -5
The GPd2014 is an invitational proxy series for 1966-68 Grand Prix cars. The rules for the event are intended to promote the building of cars that are beautiful, accurate to scale, represent the cars as they raced and are fast. All of the races will be staged in the UK.
A schedule of events and track descriptions will be posted separately. Information on the registration fee and deadline for same have been sent to the invitees. All cars are to be at the UK organizer’s location on or before August 15, 2014.
Concours judging is part of the series. Points earned in Concours will be added to the entrant’s overall score and be counted the same as one race.
Changes from last year's rules are highlighted in red.
GRAND PRIX CARS
Any car based on a prototype that competed in an International Grand Prix Championship race from 1966 to 1968 is eligible. A list of eligible cars will be posted. Front and rear wings are not permitted although it is recognized that most of the prototypes had some form of wings by the midpoint of the 1968 season.
1. SCALE, DIMENSIONS & GENERAL APPEARANCE
All cars are to be accurate 1/32 scale representations of the full size car. As most racers rely on manufactured bodies, which are not always perfect, there is no specific requirement for exact scale length and width for body shells. Cars are expected to be reasonable to scale.
Wheelbase and Track measurements must be 1/32 scale within + or – 2mm. “Wheelbase” is the distance between the center lines of the front and rear wheels. “Track” is the distance between the center lines of the left and right hand wheels at the front and at the rear of the car.
No car can exceed the maximum width of 58mm.
Cars will be measured over the outside width of the tires.
It is the entrant’s responsibility to prove the accuracy of any car. The entrant is encouraged to provide a photograph of the actual car upon which the entry car is modeled. If there is any doubt the scrutineer may disqualify the car or assign a handicap. The scrutineer’s decision is final.
The general appearance of the cars will be taken into account at the Concours judging. Should an entrant present a car that looks out of ‘character’, there will be an adjustment in the Concours ranking as determined by the judge.
2. BODIES
All body shells must be of hard plastic, glass fiber, resin, wood, metal or similar material. Vacuum formed bodies are not permitted.
All cars must carry at least two racing numbers which are period correct. Each car must carry a unique racing number. Racing numbers will be assigned by the organizer and will be available on a ‘first requested, first granted’ basis with #1 reserved for the prior year’s champion.
The entrant’s name should be clearly marked on the bottom of the chassis.
All cars must have clear windscreens fitted where they appeared on the prototype. Vacuum formed windscreens are permitted.
All cars must carry detailing including but not limited to mirrors, roll bar, suspension (which includes shock absorbers when visible and A arms or rocker arms as appropriate) and external engine components and differential consistent with the car being represented.
All cars must have a suitably decorated and period correct, three dimensional, representation of a driver consisting of at least a head, shoulders, arms, hands and the upper part of a steering wheel. Vacuum formed interiors and drivers are not permitted.
The chassis, motor and all running gear should not be visible from above or through the cockpit opening and engine bay unless that which can be seen represents parts of the real car, e.g. suspension components and exhaust systems.
The slot guide must not protrude beyond the front-most point of the car when in the straight-ahead position.
3. WHEELS & TIRES
All wheels must be representative of real wheels or have suitable inserts fitted.
Tires are limited to rubber or urethane compounds. Silicone tires and sponge/foam rubber tires are not permitted.
All tires must be dry, and free from additives whenever the car is placed on the track. No clear paint, polish or sealant on the front tires
• Front wheels and tires: Minimum diameter 18.5 mm, minimum width of 6mm at the bulge. (Overall width)
• Rear wheels and tires: Minimum diameter 20 mm, maximum width 11.0mm at the bulge. (Overall width)
4. MOTORS & CHASSIS
Motor orientation is in-line only. Any motor is eligible, but the motor must be commercially available, in other words no Pro-built or re-wound motors
Races will be run at 12 volts.
Plastic and carbon fiber chassis, whether purchased or scratch built, are not permitted.
Any chassis design which allows the wheelbase or effective track dimension to vary will be measured at both extremes of movement and must remain within the + or - 2mm scale tolerance and not exceed the maximum width restriction.
Wheelbase, track and overall width will be measured with the steering in the straight-ahead position for any cars fitted with steering.
A minimum ground clearance of 1/16” will apply under the motor and the entire length of the chassis and body. Drive gears may be below the minimum ground clearance but must, at all times, remain clear of the track surface.
One slot guide only is permitted. Slot-it wood guides or other guides designed for wood tracks) are not permitted.
Traction magnets are not permitted.
READY-TO-RUN (RTR) CARS ARE NOT PERMITTED.
The final decision on eligibility will rest with the event organizers.
5. CONCOURS D'ELEGANCE
The organizers will determine the method of judging. Each entrant may supply a reference photograph of the car being represented.
The amount of personal ingenuity that goes into the model may result in higher marks.
6. Points Scoring.
For each race from places 1 through 24. This also includes the final Concours standing which therefore counts as one race.
50-44-40-36-34-30-28-26-24-22-18-16-14-12-10-9-8-7-6-5-4-3-2-1
There are no points awarded for fastest lap in any of the events.
7. PENALTIES
Late arrivals: The series will begin on the scheduled date as published If a car is late, rounds will not be rescheduled and the car will not receive points for the round or rounds it misses. This also applies to Concours scoring at each venue.
In the event of a late arrival, the car will be inspected on arrival and then sent on to the next practicable venue for inclusion in the remainder of the series.
Any car outside reasonable rule boundaries will be sent home. The technical inspector has sole discretion in determining what constitutes reasonable rule boundaries.
All costs incurred for returning a car will be paid by the entrant.
8. SCHEDULE OF PENALTIES
Late arrival for inspection: One time 10 point deduction
Remedying of any non-compliant matters: 10 point deduction per infraction (one time)
Cars that are raced with out of compliant conditions not deemed serious enough to be sent back to the entrant: 10 point deduction per race per infraction.
Tire or gear change due to breakdown/wear: 10 point deduction per occurrence.
A schedule of events and track descriptions will be posted separately. Information on the registration fee and deadline for same have been sent to the invitees. All cars are to be at the UK organizer’s location on or before August 15, 2014.
Concours judging is part of the series. Points earned in Concours will be added to the entrant’s overall score and be counted the same as one race.
Changes from last year's rules are highlighted in red.
GRAND PRIX CARS
Any car based on a prototype that competed in an International Grand Prix Championship race from 1966 to 1968 is eligible. A list of eligible cars will be posted. Front and rear wings are not permitted although it is recognized that most of the prototypes had some form of wings by the midpoint of the 1968 season.
1. SCALE, DIMENSIONS & GENERAL APPEARANCE
All cars are to be accurate 1/32 scale representations of the full size car. As most racers rely on manufactured bodies, which are not always perfect, there is no specific requirement for exact scale length and width for body shells. Cars are expected to be reasonable to scale.
Wheelbase and Track measurements must be 1/32 scale within + or – 2mm. “Wheelbase” is the distance between the center lines of the front and rear wheels. “Track” is the distance between the center lines of the left and right hand wheels at the front and at the rear of the car.
No car can exceed the maximum width of 58mm.
Cars will be measured over the outside width of the tires.
It is the entrant’s responsibility to prove the accuracy of any car. The entrant is encouraged to provide a photograph of the actual car upon which the entry car is modeled. If there is any doubt the scrutineer may disqualify the car or assign a handicap. The scrutineer’s decision is final.
The general appearance of the cars will be taken into account at the Concours judging. Should an entrant present a car that looks out of ‘character’, there will be an adjustment in the Concours ranking as determined by the judge.
2. BODIES
All body shells must be of hard plastic, glass fiber, resin, wood, metal or similar material. Vacuum formed bodies are not permitted.
All cars must carry at least two racing numbers which are period correct. Each car must carry a unique racing number. Racing numbers will be assigned by the organizer and will be available on a ‘first requested, first granted’ basis with #1 reserved for the prior year’s champion.
The entrant’s name should be clearly marked on the bottom of the chassis.
All cars must have clear windscreens fitted where they appeared on the prototype. Vacuum formed windscreens are permitted.
All cars must carry detailing including but not limited to mirrors, roll bar, suspension (which includes shock absorbers when visible and A arms or rocker arms as appropriate) and external engine components and differential consistent with the car being represented.
All cars must have a suitably decorated and period correct, three dimensional, representation of a driver consisting of at least a head, shoulders, arms, hands and the upper part of a steering wheel. Vacuum formed interiors and drivers are not permitted.
The chassis, motor and all running gear should not be visible from above or through the cockpit opening and engine bay unless that which can be seen represents parts of the real car, e.g. suspension components and exhaust systems.
The slot guide must not protrude beyond the front-most point of the car when in the straight-ahead position.
3. WHEELS & TIRES
All wheels must be representative of real wheels or have suitable inserts fitted.
Tires are limited to rubber or urethane compounds. Silicone tires and sponge/foam rubber tires are not permitted.
All tires must be dry, and free from additives whenever the car is placed on the track. No clear paint, polish or sealant on the front tires
• Front wheels and tires: Minimum diameter 18.5 mm, minimum width of 6mm at the bulge. (Overall width)
• Rear wheels and tires: Minimum diameter 20 mm, maximum width 11.0mm at the bulge. (Overall width)
4. MOTORS & CHASSIS
Motor orientation is in-line only. Any motor is eligible, but the motor must be commercially available, in other words no Pro-built or re-wound motors
Races will be run at 12 volts.
Plastic and carbon fiber chassis, whether purchased or scratch built, are not permitted.
Any chassis design which allows the wheelbase or effective track dimension to vary will be measured at both extremes of movement and must remain within the + or - 2mm scale tolerance and not exceed the maximum width restriction.
Wheelbase, track and overall width will be measured with the steering in the straight-ahead position for any cars fitted with steering.
A minimum ground clearance of 1/16” will apply under the motor and the entire length of the chassis and body. Drive gears may be below the minimum ground clearance but must, at all times, remain clear of the track surface.
One slot guide only is permitted. Slot-it wood guides or other guides designed for wood tracks) are not permitted.
Traction magnets are not permitted.
READY-TO-RUN (RTR) CARS ARE NOT PERMITTED.
The final decision on eligibility will rest with the event organizers.
5. CONCOURS D'ELEGANCE
The organizers will determine the method of judging. Each entrant may supply a reference photograph of the car being represented.
The amount of personal ingenuity that goes into the model may result in higher marks.
6. Points Scoring.
For each race from places 1 through 24. This also includes the final Concours standing which therefore counts as one race.
50-44-40-36-34-30-28-26-24-22-18-16-14-12-10-9-8-7-6-5-4-3-2-1
There are no points awarded for fastest lap in any of the events.
7. PENALTIES
Late arrivals: The series will begin on the scheduled date as published If a car is late, rounds will not be rescheduled and the car will not receive points for the round or rounds it misses. This also applies to Concours scoring at each venue.
In the event of a late arrival, the car will be inspected on arrival and then sent on to the next practicable venue for inclusion in the remainder of the series.
Any car outside reasonable rule boundaries will be sent home. The technical inspector has sole discretion in determining what constitutes reasonable rule boundaries.
All costs incurred for returning a car will be paid by the entrant.
8. SCHEDULE OF PENALTIES
Late arrival for inspection: One time 10 point deduction
Remedying of any non-compliant matters: 10 point deduction per infraction (one time)
Cars that are raced with out of compliant conditions not deemed serious enough to be sent back to the entrant: 10 point deduction per race per infraction.
Tire or gear change due to breakdown/wear: 10 point deduction per occurrence.