NSSRC General Rules

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Race Format
All classes are to be run on distance over 2min 30sec with laps and computer calculated footages
counting to your total distance over 6 races. Total distance determines the winner. In the event of a
tie, the furthest distance in any of the 6 races will determine the winner.
In the event of a low turnout of members it will be decided by members present as to what race
format either as normal, or agreed heat times, race 4 lanes, crash and burn etc.

Cars.
Cars must start each heat with the rear spoiler firmly attached. (See “Class” rules for exemptions).

Chassis - plastic and 3d only (except 1/24 scale). Must match the body, with no modification, (Apart from light shaving to allow body rock.

 

Car Classes - if a car does not suit any car class rules, you will be asked to provide suitable information prior to the car being included
in any class.

 

Motors - Can not be altered / tampered with

 

Must have interior including driver.

Must run front tyres and can be glazed.

Weight may be added to the inside of the car and must be secure

Screws maybe loose and maybe covered with tape or blu tac to prevent loss, if you do continue to lose a screw/screws from the same car in multiple races tape/blu tac will be compulsory for the rest of that evening.

If a wheel or body is lost during a race it must be replaced within one lap, if you choose to continue for another lap you will lose the points for that race.

If you borrow a car, 1st you must make it clear to scrutineering, 2nd you will be able to run but you will receive no points for that race.

Tyres must be rubber on all cars raced, no ortmans, urethane, silicone. Sponge only to be used if mentioned in Car Class Rules.

 

Wheels / Tyres (front & rear) when viewed from above the car, they must not protrude the body. (does not apply to F1 Class)

Gears and Pinions - Grease can be used to lubricate gears and pinions. Body Rock: This can be achieved by the heating of the shell so it can be expanded to fit a tight chassis, or light shaving or filing of the chassis (not shell). The modification must not be as extreme that a full 1 mm maximum gap is around the edge of the chassis. Body rock is what the rule is for not lightening of the car.

 

Only the wheels and guides are allowed to touch the track / scrutineers set up plate. (day light must be visible underneath the chassis and body)

Spacers and Washers allowed for use on Wheel Axles. All cars must be painted.

No clear lacquer to be used on bare plastic bodies.

If it is not listed / mentioned above, and it is not a permitted modification (also refer to Car Class Rules), it is not allowed.

Scrutineering - of cars prior / before allowed to race.

Racing Cars not conforming to rules –
If the car does not conform to the class rules and / or general rules, the car/driver will not be awarded points for any position above the last place racer.

The Scutineer’s decision is final.

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New Models
Any new model released during the season, will only be allowed to run in the series, when the *Club Scrutineer and 2 round holding Club representatives* have checked the model conforms to the same specification as the current models. It must be available from leading UK slot retail outlets, at least 28 days prior to the next round of the series. The final decision from the 3 above parties using a
majority decision of at least two to one to be allowed to race any new model. (note – if this is not
agreed by the above parties, the New Model will not be able to accrue points when racing).
If in doubt, ask before you purchase.

Race Rules
Drivers must not leave the podium until the last car has crossed the finish line unless to attend to a car breakdown to repair your car.
After 3 minutes of the previous race ending the next race will start, unless otherwise agreed.
After racing you must marshal the colour coordinated point, if you are unable to marshal you must arrange for someone else to marshal your spot. If enough to fully marshal the track, there will be 2:30 minutes via the race computer to start next Heat.
Cars must be put back on track where they came off.
No deliberate crashing.
If you do not start the race, you will receive no distance for that race.
Should a car breakdown during a race it cannot be replaced with another car, but if repaired can be allowed to re-join the race.
Should a track fault be called, the heat will be completed and the fault to be confirmed after the end of the heat, by the clubs Race Controller and club Scrutineer, and at least one other member before a re-run of the lane which was identified as a fault. The re-run will be after the last heat of the race.

At the start of a heat, if there is a crash at the first bend that has taken out more than half the racers, there will be a restart. Then all the racers can clean their tyres and the cars must be returned to the start line. (there is no warmup lap).

Warm up lap before race starts you cannot clean your tyres. Your car is effectively in parc ferme conditions. Once the car is on the track, and if your car shows a fault on the way to the start line you can rectify the problem. This should not be used as an opportunity to clean your tyres and if seen to be doing this a penalty will be imposed as a one lap penalty.

New members (12 months or less) can use any car in any class (apart from f1 and 1/24 classes) to give them track time to learn and improve their racing skills. They will score points but will move below all racers using the correct cars.

Borrowing cars – New members can borrow a correct car for a class that they don't have a car for.

This is to encourage them to turn up and race in all classes. They will receive point as to where they finish. There will be a 12-month limit to the above ruling where would expect them to have most cars. If they still need to borrow a car after 12 months, they will keep the points but will be moved to below all racers irrespective of where they finish.
Seasoned members - (after 12 months) who borrow a car they will receive no points. 
Cars - You can only enter 1 car for the evenings racing.  No changing of cars. But if your car suffers a catastrophic failure, you must tell / show the race scrutineer/s and they will either give you time to fix your original car (i.e change of motor, chassis body etc). If the car cannot be easily repaired. You can use a substitute / replacement car but will not be awarded any further points for the race. If
using a replacement / substitute car for the rest of race, you must give way to other races.
If a car de-slots on the straight, first the driver must make the other racers and Race Control aware
they are off, (by shouting ‘’Straight’’) the power will be cut, and the car will be put back on by a marshal. If there is a crash as a result of a de-slot on the straight, the marshals are to quickly assess the cars, if they are damaged the car can be handed to the driver, when the race is restarted for repair.

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If you are repeatedly de-slotting in straight lines or corners (no fault of the track) you will be asked to remove your car until the problem is resolved. This decision is to be made by the Race Controller or /and Scrutineer.

Restarts will only be called for confirmed track faults or more than half the number of starting cars off on the first bend. In particular, slow marshalling, car faults and other racing incidents will not cause a restart.

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Drivers and marshals should endeavour to always be courteous. Any discourteous behaviour in the heat of the moment should result in an apology shortly afterwards. Repeated (more than once)

discourteous behaviour will be penalised by points (10 points) or distance (10 laps) off your final total. Discourteous behaviour includes shouting at marshals, persistent bad language, causing another car to de-slot deliberately, running a car that de-slots repeatedly and/or risks damaging other cars and calling for restarts when not warranted.

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The use of tape, oil 3in1 type (including NSR4605) and zippo and lighter fluid and power booster
(NSR 4604) on the tyres is accepted at the track. The use of any other liquid is banned, and this includes wintergreen, Mb slot treatment basically anything that smells must not be added to your tyres on the night. The practice of using Lighter Fluid on the glue side of the cleaning tape, is strictly prohibited. If caught using this practice, then all your points for the nights racing will be deducted. If in doubt, ask.

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Lapped cars should not impede cars on the lead lap and should not race for position. Repeated
(more than once) refusal to allow cars on the lead lap to pass will be penalised points (10 points) or
distance (10 laps) off your final total.

If racing more than one car for the nights racing? The driver will only be allocated last place points.
Race means the whole nights racing.
Heat means individual single racing heat.
NOTE – if you are racing in National Event or at any other Club. You would be expected to conform
to their rules. Also, any other visiting Club Members must conform to the NSSRC Club Rules.

Scrutineering
This will take place at the start of the night when paying. Your car must not race until it has been
scrutinised.
Only one car allowed for the race night to be allocated points.
A basic width check of the rear and front axles inc tyres, and the car will be looked over to check it
conforms to the rules.
If you fail to pass (I.e. does not conform to the class rules, no wing, incorrect width / motor etc) you
will be asked to alter the car to conform to the class rules. Or if you choose, you can run the car but
no points will be allocated to you. If you are borrowing a car then the borrowed car rule applies (no
points) This only applies for adults.
If you change your car, it must be presented for re-scrutineering. (but not during a heat)
Random scrutineering will take place throughout the night.

Scrutineer’s decision is final.
If in doubt please ask.

Prohibited behaviour -
Anyone who uses inappropriate bad language (repeatedly swearing) it is not tolerated. Alcohol or
non-prescribed drugs or under the influence behaviour inside the club, or on the outside roof area is
not permitted.
If the above persists, the Race Controller / Scrutineers / Committee members, will ask you to leave
our club immediately.

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NSSRC children’s rules
As a club we want young children (15y or below) to race. Therefor they can race whatever car they
want to run in any class points will be awarded as normal.
However, if any child runs a car correct to the class it’s entered for, and other children race a car is
not correct to for that class. The correct car will be awarded the points above the incorrect cars
irrespective to where the car/racer finishes.
NOTE – from the age of 16y then the General rules for adults in full applies.
All Children’s cars still must adhere to our club rules.