Post by johnbalich on Dec 12, 2009 11:05:56 GMT -7
UPDATED DECEMBER 12th 2009
DIVISION II
COMPETITION ELIMINATOR CLASSES:
The following classes are considered designated are within the Competition Division: Gasser, Altered and Nostalgia Funny Car.
Section One: Rules under this specific heading apply to all the above mentioned classes.
Class specific rules follow immediately.
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: Armatures must meet class minimums. 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.
BODIES: Bodies must be NTRA approved styles for the stated class. DRAGSTERS are not permitted in this division.
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.
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. Magna Traction or AFX styled chassis MAY NOT be used. Chassis may have any and all of the following: de-burring, clearan-cing, polishing, hardening and/or blueprinting. Main chassis may be altered as follows:
(1) The “rails” of the top plate may be altered or removed as shown in order to facilitate body mounting. (see diagram)
(2) A T Jet top plate may be reamed to allow fitment of a JL/AW armature to the T Jet chassis. Minor alterations such as drilling to facilitate wheelie bar attachments are permitted
(3) Top Plate may extensively modified, provided the factory gear train form and function remains intact. (Drive gear, idler gear, Driven gear.) It is recomended that four corner mouinting tabs be left intact. (see diagrams)
(4) Main Chassis main be 'daylighted,' i.e, all material above the chassis floor and between the motor magnets may be removed.
(see diagrams.)
(5) Front end modifications are subject to class rules. For purposes of this rule, 'Front end' refers to the area forward of the front motor magnet.
(6) Magnet perches/pockets/mounts may be not altered and must be fully intact. Exception: T jet Mounts may be sanded only as needed to mount JL or AW magnets.
Above referenced diagrams can be found in the 2009 Gassers Guide:
www.ninjatekprojects.com/PDF/GASSERClassRules2009.pdf
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. Any guide pin which does not “bottom out” in the slot is permitted.
GEARS: ANY T Jet gearing including 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 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.
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 may be used.
MAGNETS, TRACTION: Dot magnets, strip magnets or small bar magnets may be used as traction-aid devices. These magnets may be of ceramic, polymer, or rare earth type. Magnets may not touch the track. Traction magnets must be securely mounted to the chassis bottom, or the front chassis well area. (just behind or near the front axle on the top side of the base chassis) Magnets may NOT be attached to the sides or in a way that would be deemed to affect MOTOR MAGNET strength. Magnets may NOT be attached to the wheelie bar assembly, nor may they be part of the pick-up assembly.
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. Tires must comply to class specific rules.
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 rules must comply with class specific 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. Wheelie bars must not exceed 1 1/4 (one and a quarter) inches in extension, as measured from the rear axle center line the center line of the wheelie wheel or axle.
(Wheelie bars originally set at 2 inch max. length then changed to 1 1/4 inch. Beginning 2015
1 1/4 inch rule to be enforced.)
SECTION TWO: Class Specific Rules
GASSER CLASS 5 OHMS MINIMUM
Armatures: Minimum impedance is 5 ohms. Any production Aurora armature with the specific exception of any 4 lam type is permitted.
Body: Body must be an approved make and model for this class. North American Prototypes only. years 1935-1969. Austin, Willys and Anglia bodies are permitted. Other bodies may be approved by request to meet director. Bodies are required to have a “Gasser” appearance. Body posts may be shortened/lengthened and body may be raised or lowered. Bodies must employ at least one (1) mounting screw. No lexan bodies will be permitted in this class. Bodies shall be of Injection molded plastic or resin or poured resin. Fenders are required. Running boards may be removed. Wheel wells may be radiused as needed but must follow profile of racing tire used. Fender flares are permitted. Front ‘chin’ spoilers are permitted, however they should not be extreme in size. Rear spoilers are not used in this class. Engine Air scoops or exposed supercharger-induction details are highly desired. Parachutes are desirable. Engine details should be reasonably close to scale. Hoods optional if a 'full' motor (Valve covers up desired at this time) is modeled. Mixing of scales to produce an oversized engine not permitted. Grilles are not required.
Bumpers: Bumpers may be removed. Mounts may be modified or removed. Suitable rear push bars are desirable.
Tires, Front: Minimum front tire diameter is .345" Tires must be in CLOSE PROXIMITY (at Meet Director's discretion)to the race surface when the car is normally staged.
Tires,Rear: Tires must be BLACK. 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. Tires may be bonded to the wheels. Minimum diameter .382”. Maximum diameter allowed is .485” Maximum tire width shall allowed is 9/32.” (.28125)
Tires may be of constructed of any material. This includes Silicone, rubber, Foam, coated foam and any other proprietary blend offered to the HO race market in general and readily available. White wall tires are permitted.
ALTERED CLASS (AA/FA) 5 OHMS MINIMUM
Armatures: Minimum impedance is 5 ohms. Any production Aurora armature with the specific exception of any 4 lam type (Quadralam) is permitted.
Bodies: Bodies must have a class appropriate ‘Altered’ style. Fenders are not required. Accepted years are 1927-1946. Modern custom (removed top) roadster types years 1949- 1969 are permitted as well. (See EXAMPLES.)
SOME LATE MODEL ROADSTERS (legal for ALTERED Class)
TRADITIONAL ALTEREDS with extended wheelbase:
Chassis: Wheelbase of the chassis may be extended. ‘Divorced’ axle set ups are permitted, but not required for 2010. (See Examples)
Tires, Front: Minimum front tire diameter is .345" Tires must be in CLOSE PROXIMITY (at Meet Director's discretion)to the race surface when the car is normally staged.
Tires,Rear: Tires must be BLACK. 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 near-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 allowed is 9/32.” (.28125)
Tires may be of constructed of any material. This includes Silicone, rubber, Foam, coated foam and any other proprietary blend offered to the HO race market in general and readily available. White wall tires are permitted.
NOSTALGIA FUNNY CAR (BB/FC) 5 OHMS MINIMUM
All competition group rules apply with the following specific exceptions
Bodies: Bodies must be a period correct Funny car type years 1964- 1977. Bodies must effect a typical vintage Funny car style. The 1960’s were a dynamic period in racing, so many configurations are appropriate. (See examples) Extended wheelbases are PERMITTED BUT ARE NOT A REQUIREMENT. Standard door-slammers, using standard T Jet wheelbase options are permitted and can be converted to funny car use with the addition of supercharger and or injector stacks, parachutes and a general Funny car appearance. Hard tops and coupes may be converted to roadsters, by removing body tops and A, B and C posts, and providing a tonneau cover and roll bar. Corvette bodies are acceptable as are Cheetah bodies and Cobras. Panel wagons and station wagons are permitted. Radical AFX cars are permitted as well. Standard bodies may be stretched. (Maximum body and car length and width to be determined.
Chassis: Wheelbase of the chassis may be extended. ‘Divorced’ axle set ups are permitted, but not required for 2010. (See Examples)
Tires, Front: Minimum front tire diameter is .345" Tires must be in CLOSE PROXIMITY (at Meet Director's discretion)to the race surface when the car is normally staged.
Tires, Rear: Rear tire size must not exceed .500" in diameter nor .260" in width. Tires must be of rubber , silicone, or any common and readily available mixture of equal or similar materials. Tires may be of constructed of any material. This includes Silicone, rubber, Foam, coated foam and any other proprietary blend offered to the HO race market in general and readily available. White wall tires are permitted.
DIVISION II
COMPETITION ELIMINATOR CLASSES:
The following classes are considered designated are within the Competition Division: Gasser, Altered and Nostalgia Funny Car.
Section One: Rules under this specific heading apply to all the above mentioned classes.
Class specific rules follow immediately.
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: Armatures must meet class minimums. 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.
BODIES: Bodies must be NTRA approved styles for the stated class. DRAGSTERS are not permitted in this division.
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.
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. Magna Traction or AFX styled chassis MAY NOT be used. Chassis may have any and all of the following: de-burring, clearan-cing, polishing, hardening and/or blueprinting. Main chassis may be altered as follows:
(1) The “rails” of the top plate may be altered or removed as shown in order to facilitate body mounting. (see diagram)
(2) A T Jet top plate may be reamed to allow fitment of a JL/AW armature to the T Jet chassis. Minor alterations such as drilling to facilitate wheelie bar attachments are permitted
(3) Top Plate may extensively modified, provided the factory gear train form and function remains intact. (Drive gear, idler gear, Driven gear.) It is recomended that four corner mouinting tabs be left intact. (see diagrams)
(4) Main Chassis main be 'daylighted,' i.e, all material above the chassis floor and between the motor magnets may be removed.
(see diagrams.)
(5) Front end modifications are subject to class rules. For purposes of this rule, 'Front end' refers to the area forward of the front motor magnet.
(6) Magnet perches/pockets/mounts may be not altered and must be fully intact. Exception: T jet Mounts may be sanded only as needed to mount JL or AW magnets.
Above referenced diagrams can be found in the 2009 Gassers Guide:
www.ninjatekprojects.com/PDF/GASSERClassRules2009.pdf
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. Any guide pin which does not “bottom out” in the slot is permitted.
GEARS: ANY T Jet gearing including 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 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.
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 may be used.
MAGNETS, TRACTION: Dot magnets, strip magnets or small bar magnets may be used as traction-aid devices. These magnets may be of ceramic, polymer, or rare earth type. Magnets may not touch the track. Traction magnets must be securely mounted to the chassis bottom, or the front chassis well area. (just behind or near the front axle on the top side of the base chassis) Magnets may NOT be attached to the sides or in a way that would be deemed to affect MOTOR MAGNET strength. Magnets may NOT be attached to the wheelie bar assembly, nor may they be part of the pick-up assembly.
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. Tires must comply to class specific rules.
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 rules must comply with class specific 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. Wheelie bars must not exceed 1 1/4 (one and a quarter) inches in extension, as measured from the rear axle center line the center line of the wheelie wheel or axle.
(Wheelie bars originally set at 2 inch max. length then changed to 1 1/4 inch. Beginning 2015
1 1/4 inch rule to be enforced.)
SECTION TWO: Class Specific Rules
GASSER CLASS 5 OHMS MINIMUM
Armatures: Minimum impedance is 5 ohms. Any production Aurora armature with the specific exception of any 4 lam type is permitted.
Body: Body must be an approved make and model for this class. North American Prototypes only. years 1935-1969. Austin, Willys and Anglia bodies are permitted. Other bodies may be approved by request to meet director. Bodies are required to have a “Gasser” appearance. Body posts may be shortened/lengthened and body may be raised or lowered. Bodies must employ at least one (1) mounting screw. No lexan bodies will be permitted in this class. Bodies shall be of Injection molded plastic or resin or poured resin. Fenders are required. Running boards may be removed. Wheel wells may be radiused as needed but must follow profile of racing tire used. Fender flares are permitted. Front ‘chin’ spoilers are permitted, however they should not be extreme in size. Rear spoilers are not used in this class. Engine Air scoops or exposed supercharger-induction details are highly desired. Parachutes are desirable. Engine details should be reasonably close to scale. Hoods optional if a 'full' motor (Valve covers up desired at this time) is modeled. Mixing of scales to produce an oversized engine not permitted. Grilles are not required.
Bumpers: Bumpers may be removed. Mounts may be modified or removed. Suitable rear push bars are desirable.
Tires, Front: Minimum front tire diameter is .345" Tires must be in CLOSE PROXIMITY (at Meet Director's discretion)to the race surface when the car is normally staged.
Tires,Rear: Tires must be BLACK. 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. Tires may be bonded to the wheels. Minimum diameter .382”. Maximum diameter allowed is .485” Maximum tire width shall allowed is 9/32.” (.28125)
Tires may be of constructed of any material. This includes Silicone, rubber, Foam, coated foam and any other proprietary blend offered to the HO race market in general and readily available. White wall tires are permitted.
ALTERED CLASS (AA/FA) 5 OHMS MINIMUM
Armatures: Minimum impedance is 5 ohms. Any production Aurora armature with the specific exception of any 4 lam type (Quadralam) is permitted.
Bodies: Bodies must have a class appropriate ‘Altered’ style. Fenders are not required. Accepted years are 1927-1946. Modern custom (removed top) roadster types years 1949- 1969 are permitted as well. (See EXAMPLES.)
SOME LATE MODEL ROADSTERS (legal for ALTERED Class)
TRADITIONAL ALTEREDS with extended wheelbase:
Chassis: Wheelbase of the chassis may be extended. ‘Divorced’ axle set ups are permitted, but not required for 2010. (See Examples)
Tires, Front: Minimum front tire diameter is .345" Tires must be in CLOSE PROXIMITY (at Meet Director's discretion)to the race surface when the car is normally staged.
Tires,Rear: Tires must be BLACK. 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 near-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 allowed is 9/32.” (.28125)
Tires may be of constructed of any material. This includes Silicone, rubber, Foam, coated foam and any other proprietary blend offered to the HO race market in general and readily available. White wall tires are permitted.
NOSTALGIA FUNNY CAR (BB/FC) 5 OHMS MINIMUM
All competition group rules apply with the following specific exceptions
Bodies: Bodies must be a period correct Funny car type years 1964- 1977. Bodies must effect a typical vintage Funny car style. The 1960’s were a dynamic period in racing, so many configurations are appropriate. (See examples) Extended wheelbases are PERMITTED BUT ARE NOT A REQUIREMENT. Standard door-slammers, using standard T Jet wheelbase options are permitted and can be converted to funny car use with the addition of supercharger and or injector stacks, parachutes and a general Funny car appearance. Hard tops and coupes may be converted to roadsters, by removing body tops and A, B and C posts, and providing a tonneau cover and roll bar. Corvette bodies are acceptable as are Cheetah bodies and Cobras. Panel wagons and station wagons are permitted. Radical AFX cars are permitted as well. Standard bodies may be stretched. (Maximum body and car length and width to be determined.
Chassis: Wheelbase of the chassis may be extended. ‘Divorced’ axle set ups are permitted, but not required for 2010. (See Examples)
Tires, Front: Minimum front tire diameter is .345" Tires must be in CLOSE PROXIMITY (at Meet Director's discretion)to the race surface when the car is normally staged.
Tires, Rear: Rear tire size must not exceed .500" in diameter nor .260" in width. Tires must be of rubber , silicone, or any common and readily available mixture of equal or similar materials. Tires may be of constructed of any material. This includes Silicone, rubber, Foam, coated foam and any other proprietary blend offered to the HO race market in general and readily available. White wall tires are permitted.
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