MODIFIED SPORTSMAN GroupThese rules apply to Modified Sportsman cars. This group currently includes Nostalgia Pro Stock and Ratt Rodd.
14.0 ohms minimum
GENERAL RULES: Any part which is original T jet equipment (excluding AFX and Magna Traction Magnets), or any JL AW part produced on the T Jet style chassis may be used in any combination provided this does not violate other class rules, such as Tire size or armature impedance rules. (See specific rules below.) This is meant to include original T jets, Wild Ones, Tuff Ones and Johnny Lightning or Autoworld T jet Type chassis as well. Parts or pieces, other than wheels and tires, used only on Ultra-steer, Magnasonic and other late generation T Jets are not permitted.
ARMATURES: As delineated above. Accepted armatures are any production Stock A/W arms and JL armatures as well as original Aurora T- jet types. 2 lam or three lam armatures are acceptable. Specifically omitted/banned are any arms that measure less than 14.0 ohms and/or any that carry the following designations: Wild Ones, Tuff Ones, Mean Green, Speed Wound, Blue Drag arms, or any similar High Performance or Hot Stock armature. Armatures may be balanced and blueprinted and/or bonded. Armature may not be retimed, rewound or dewound.
AXLES: Any axle may be used. Axles must ride in appropriate location for given body style.
BODY: Bodies must conform to individual class rules
BRUSHES, MOTOR:Any conventional brush which fits original mountings is acceptable After-market brushes may be used. Spring brushes may be not be used. Brush tubes are not permitted.
BUMPERS: Conformity to individual class rules is required.
CHASSIS: Cars in this class may use a JOHNNY LIGHTNING OR AUTO WORLD chassis. ULTRA “G” chassis are permitted. (T-Jet version) All other T jet Types are likewise permitted and the chassis types may be intermingled.
Magna Traction or AFX styled chassis MAY NOT be used. Chassis may have any and all of the following: de-burring, clearancing, polishing, hardening and/or blueprinting. Main chassis may NOT be altered. (No cuts) The “rails” of the top plate may be removed as shown in order to facilitate body mounting. (show diagram) A T Jet top plate may be reamed to allow fitment of a JL/AW armature to the T Jet chassis. Top plate may not be otherwise altered.
GUIDEPIN: Only one guide-pin, in original location, is permitted. Guide-pin retaining screw is not required, and pin may be secured additionally with glue, or heat-bonded to chassis.
GEARS: ANY T Jet Type gearing including and limited to standard 9 tooth pinion, 12 tooth Hop-up gear, or 14 tooth pinion Tuff Ones gear are permitted. Aftermarket 10 and 11 tooth pinions are likewise permitted. All other gears must be of the same material appropriate to chassis type. After market lightweight gears, or stock gears that are lightened, are not permitted. Gears may be polished and ‘lapped’ but polishing may not excessively lighten the gears. Plastic or brass gears may be used. Crown gears may be aftermarket of either 15 or 19 tooth count.
MAGNETS: Any Production T Jet Type magnet, including JL or AW magnets may be used. Exception: AFX magnets and Magna Traction motor magnets are forbidden.
MAGNETS, TRACTION: Auxiliary, or traction magnets may be used. Magnets may be of alnico, ceramic, polymer or rare earth (neo dymium) type. Magnets may be dot bar or strip in conficuration. Magnets must be attached to the underside of the chassis, only.
PICK-UPS: Any original JL/AW T-Jet or replacement type, copper, silver, gold plated or non-plated pick-ups are permitted. Pick-up braids are permitted. Shunt wires as per class rules.
TIRES, REAR: After- market racing tires are permitted. All four Tires must be of sufficient diameter so as to contact track when car is in a normal on –track attitude. (note: front tires need only be close to touching at Meet director’s discretion.) Tires must be black. Coated foam tires are not permitted. Tire must be of rubber, silicone or similar compound commonly used.
TIRES, FRONT: Front tires shall properly fit class legal front wheels. Touching tires is the ultimate goal but local ground rules may permit NEAR TOUCHING tires at the meet director’s discretion
WHEELS: Wheels must conform to individual class rules
WHEELIE BARS: Wheelie bars are permitted. They should assume a reasonable prototype appearance. Wheelie bars must be so constructed as to not cause any short circuits or interfere with cars in other lanes. Maximum wheelie bar length is TWO (2) inches, as measured from the rear axle center line to the wheelie bar axle center line. Wheelie bars shall not extend beyond the diameter of the wheel itself.
NOSTALGIA PRO STOCK CLASS (N/PS) or (N/Pro) In accordance with all above rules the following specific rules are in effect.
BODY:Must be an approved make and model for this class, and must be of two-door Hardtop or Sedan style. Bodies must be of North American prototypes only, years
1965-1979. Bodies are required to have a stock appearance and attitude. Wings, Air dams, spoilers and all similar devices and appendages must be only those employed on a similarly-classed full size car. Cars built to a unique/ specific/legal but generally unknown prototype shall require documentation by way of photograph.
Air-scoops will be permitted but must conform to one of the styles common to the era. Common scoop/hood treatments are early pro-stock "boxes" or snorkels. Also permitted are Ford type 'hood blisters.” Modern Pro-Stock and Pro-Mod scoops are not permitted nor are injector 'hat' inductions permitted. Cowl induction hoods are permitted but should not be extreme in size. Cartoon-like appearances are not accepted. Body posts may be modified to lower, raise or rake body, especially to clear Approved race tires. (see below) Such Tires MAY extend beyond the body lines provided such extension is not excessive. (No more than 1/8” is RECOMMENDED.) Resin replica bodies are permitted. Bodies may lightened by grinding or sanding. Such removal of material shall not deface the outward appearance of the vehicle, consistent with period-correct Pro Stock Practice. Wheel wells may be
mildly reshaped to accomodate racing tires. Such reshaping shall accomodate the tires with a stock rear body height. Such reshaping shall reasonably copy the arc of the tire employed. The inner fender area (INSIDE THE BODY) may be sanded to clear approved racing tires.
Bodies must have front and rear glass as supplied by the manufacturer. Window glass must often be removed during car construction; therefore Window glass mounting tabs (only) may be ground off to facilitate window removal. One piece front/rear window castings may have the 'joining' material removed. Bodies shall employ all other trim as supplied by the injection molder or resin caster. Extreme 'custom' versions of stock Bodies are not permitted. Front and rear ‘Glass’ windows are required. Lexan, acetate, or similar window material allowed only as original equipment. (most resin bodies employ Lexan-type windows from the producer) SIDE window glass, when not part of the production body, may be added and may be of lexan, Injected plastic, acetate or similar materials. Bodies that are produced with injection molded side glass, or any other type of side glass must retain the OEM window. SOLID COLOR, or OPAQUE glass may be used but must be painted black, or Silver. Cast-in-glass- bodies (one piece casting) shall have the windows painted black.
Corvette Bodies are not legal in PRO STOCK. Similarly, El Camino/Ranchero type bodies, Station Wagon bodies, and Sedan delivery (panel) bodies are prohibited.
Other Sports type bodies, such as Cobra, Cheetah and similar are not permitted in NOSTALGIA PRO STOCK. Concept car bodies or other custom versions not sold to general public by protoype automakers are like-wise not permitted. [Examples, but not limited to: Corvette Mako Shark, Mustang II, Pantera and Sunbeam Tiger]
Note: see Appendix one, Body Listing.
PICK-UPS: Modified pick-ups and/or braid pick-ups are permitted
Shunt wires are nor permitted in PRO STOCKTIRES: Rear tires may not exceed .450 inches in diameter x .230" width. (Tuff Ones standard size). Aftermarket silicone tires are permitted. Tires may be bonded to wheels.
WHEELS: Aftermarket wheels are permitted in lieu of factory wheels.
RATT RODD CLASS (R/R or Ratt)In accordance with all above rules the following specific rules are in effect.
BODY: A very wide and lenient variety of bodies are permitted to run as RATT RODDS. ANY North American prototype, years 1925- 1969 is permitted. Altereds, Gassers, Shoeboxes, and all others, with the specific exclusion of FUNNY CARS, PRO MODS and DRAGSTERS shall be permitted. No specific style is mandatory, but the intent of the class is that cars effect, an ‘old school’ or traditional HOT ROD look. Suede paint, Rusted Panels, dented fenders (or missing) all fall under this definition. However, a well-styled and painted Rod may equally compete. The intent of the class is for the racers to have fun and use creativity. The Body rules for this class are deliberately vague. Race Directors have final say. If a racer is concerned about an extreme body style, they should check in advance. Any original designs will be kept in confidence.
BUMPERS: Bumper may be removed. Mounts may be modified or removed. Suitable rear push bars are desirable.
PICK-UPS: Modified pick-ups, braid pick-ups and shunt wires attached to pick ups are permitted
TIRES, REAR: After- market racing tires are permitted. All four Tires must be of sufficient diameter so as to contact track when car is in a normal on –track attitude. (note: front tires need only be close to touching at Meet director’s discretion.) Tires may be bonded to the wheels. Minimum diameter .382”. Maximum diameter allowed is .485” Maximum tire width shall be 9/32.” Tires must be black. Coated foam tires are not permitted. Tire must be of rubber or silicone or similar compound commonly used.
TIRES, FRONT: Front tires shall properly fit class legal front wheels. Touching tires is the ultimate goal but local ground rules may permit NEAR TOUCHING tires at the meet director’s discretion
WHEELS, REAR: After Market aluminum or mag type wheels are permitted. Wheels should be similar to a prototype wheel.
WHEELS, FRONT: Front wheel may be of smaller diameter and tread than stock T- JET. Wheel diameter must be no smaller than 75% in height, as determined as nearly as possible by meet director. {This allows smaller wheels, but not microscopic wheels} WIRE WHEELS (motorcycle wheels) are not permitted. Front wheels and tires may not EXCEED the dimensions (track) of rear Tire/wheel sets.
These are the current rules for N/PS right?
