Post by Keith Tanaka on Nov 11, 2022 21:03:17 GMT -8
Here are the "preliminary" rules for the Hardbody Truck Enduro. These rules may be updated if needed to improve or clarify rules.
Truck bodies: 1950 thru present 1/24 or 1/25 model kit bodies. "Full Size" trucks only (NASCAR, pickups), smaller trucks not allowed (i.e., Ford Ranger, Chevy S-10, Ford Ranchero, smaller Toyota, Datsun/Nissan pickup, etc.). Trucks designed with passenger car chassis not allowed (i.e. Chevy El Camino, Chevelle, etc.) Wheelbase to be 4.500" (within plus or minus 1/16" of wheel well center).
Tire and chassis width no wider than body, 3.000" max. Tire and chassis not visible when viewed from above.
Body width modification: body sides (midpoint to bottom of side panel) cannot exceed vertical. Wheel wells can be modified to follow contour of tires. Bottom of body can be trimmed 1/16" max.
Rear truck bed; top portion of bed to be covered, .007" or thicker styrene or "painted" lexan or similar plastic. Rear tail gate from kit is required. Rear wing only allowed if used on real NASCAR truck.
Tire size: Rear: 1.000" minimum, Front: .875" minimum.
Front and rear window can be replaced with .007" or thicker clear plastic. Side window not required. Interior/driver required.
Motors allowed: Retro Eagle 606, Retro Hawk, Falcon 7, TSR D3.
Truck Enduro race date: 3rd Sunday in April 2023 (April 16th) on the BPR flat track. Originally, enduro date was announced as April 30th, but has been revised to 3rd Sunday in April 2023. April 30th will be a regular 5th Sunday of racing.
Enduro teams will be 3 to a team, 4 hour enduro, each driver to race 10 min. heats on all 8 lanes during the enduro. Same driver rotation to be maintained thruout enduro.
Pit stops during race: Can remove car during green at the drivers panel. One minute lane changes: no working on cars during lane change except to oil car, tighten gear/tire, check tires and body mounting. Cannot take car to pit area during lane changes.
Any questions or comments from tentative enduro participants?
Keith
Truck bodies: 1950 thru present 1/24 or 1/25 model kit bodies. "Full Size" trucks only (NASCAR, pickups), smaller trucks not allowed (i.e., Ford Ranger, Chevy S-10, Ford Ranchero, smaller Toyota, Datsun/Nissan pickup, etc.). Trucks designed with passenger car chassis not allowed (i.e. Chevy El Camino, Chevelle, etc.) Wheelbase to be 4.500" (within plus or minus 1/16" of wheel well center).
Tire and chassis width no wider than body, 3.000" max. Tire and chassis not visible when viewed from above.
Body width modification: body sides (midpoint to bottom of side panel) cannot exceed vertical. Wheel wells can be modified to follow contour of tires. Bottom of body can be trimmed 1/16" max.
Rear truck bed; top portion of bed to be covered, .007" or thicker styrene or "painted" lexan or similar plastic. Rear tail gate from kit is required. Rear wing only allowed if used on real NASCAR truck.
Tire size: Rear: 1.000" minimum, Front: .875" minimum.
Front and rear window can be replaced with .007" or thicker clear plastic. Side window not required. Interior/driver required.
Motors allowed: Retro Eagle 606, Retro Hawk, Falcon 7, TSR D3.
Truck Enduro race date: 3rd Sunday in April 2023 (April 16th) on the BPR flat track. Originally, enduro date was announced as April 30th, but has been revised to 3rd Sunday in April 2023. April 30th will be a regular 5th Sunday of racing.
Enduro teams will be 3 to a team, 4 hour enduro, each driver to race 10 min. heats on all 8 lanes during the enduro. Same driver rotation to be maintained thruout enduro.
Pit stops during race: Can remove car during green at the drivers panel. One minute lane changes: no working on cars during lane change except to oil car, tighten gear/tire, check tires and body mounting. Cannot take car to pit area during lane changes.
Any questions or comments from tentative enduro participants?
Keith