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D3 2007 1/24 TSR racing class rules (version V4,
12-21-07)
1. Intent
The intention of this class is to provide a class of ready-to-race slot cars of
fixed format, available over the counter in kit or RTR form to beginners and
experts alike, with scale realism and low cost. TSR racing provides a form of
driving school that improves the patience and discipline needed to race in
faster classes. Races will be conducted solely with TSR cars fitted with
TSR-approved bodies, in the classes deemed most suitable for each particular
event in the Division III racing calendar.
2. Racing Classes
Class A
A1. Only the 1/24 scale Porsche 962
INJECTED PLASTIC bodies manufactured by BRM of Italy are allowed. Full cockpit
with driver as supplied with body must be fitted. Minimum car weight 180 grams.
A2. Only the TSR D3 motor is approved for this class.
A3. Exclusion Clause: Clear violation of motor-tampering rule will result in
permanent exclusion from any Division III participation in any form.
Example of chassis for this class:
Class B
B1. Only the 1/32 scale Porsche 962 INJECTED PLASTIC
bodies manufactured by Slot.It of Italy are allowed. Full cockpit with driver as
supplied with body must be fitted. Minimum car weight 125 grams.
B2. Only the TSR "standard" motor is approved for
this class.
B3. Exclusion Clause: Clear violation of motor-tampering rule will result in
permanent exclusion from any Division III participation in any form.
Example of chassis for this class:
3. Chassis rules
3a. Only TSR parts may be used on the cars. All guide pins must be radius-ed in
the shape of a ball to protect the tracks.
3b. Pin guide shoulder may not protrude
past the bottom surface of the chassis.
3c. It is allowed to glue the front tires on
the rims and clear-coat them to reduce friction.
3d. Maximum rear-axle width is
3.25" for 1/24 scale, 2.25" for 1/32 scale.
3e. Allowed and recommended chassis modifications are: installation of a 3/32"
brass tubing to reinforce the front axle mount and the use of one (1/32 scale)
or two (1/24 scale) bolts and nuts to permanently affix the nylon chassis to the
steel body mount, moving the guide pin in the center of braided contacts and the
addition of rear wheel spacers to bring the rear-axle width to maximum allowed
dimension.
4. 2008 Race Procedures
4a. Six races each will be conducted with Class-A cars,
six with Class-B cars. A single Grand Champion will be named by addition of
the 8 best results from 12 races.
Any matter regarding this class must be submitted in writing to Division III
Committee member Philippe de Lespinay.
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