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RULE INDEX

SCORE was created to provide open wheel racing enthusiasts an opportunity to participate in authentic scale Sprint, Midget and  Dirt Champ slot car competition that is both enjoyable and challenging.
    All facets of the SCORE organization will be based upon the ideals of fair competition and sportsmanship.

MIDGET SPECIFICATIONS

FRAME

  Only Parma Womp (brass or steel) in line frames may be used. The frame may not be altered of modified in any way except to narrow the sides. Maximum width of the frame shall be 9/16” each side measured from the center line of the frame ( excluding the front axle tabs).
The center line is defined as the line following the armature shaft of a mounted motor through the center of the front guide hole. The wheelbase must be 3".

ROLL CAGE

    The rear loop of the cage must be at least 1 5/8” high measured from the top side of the frame. The opening above the driver must be at least 7/8” by 7/8”.
Brass thickness must be either 3/64” or 1/16” for the main components in the driver area.

NERF BARS

    Each side of the car must have one nerf bar not extending more than 3/4" beyond the side edge of the frame. AT NO TIME MAY A NERF BAR EXTEND BEYOND THE OUTER EDGE OF A REAR TIRE. Must be made of  3/64"Brass.

BUMPERS

    Front bumper is optional, however, it may not extend in front of the center of the guide post and must be made of 3/64" Brass. Rear bumper must be made of 3/64" Brass and is mandatory.

LENGTH

    Maximum length of the car may not exceed 5 3/4" measured from the front tip of the guide flag to the rear bumper.

WIDTH

    The width of the car will be 3" maximum measured from the outside edges of the wheel/tires on each axle. No wheel/tire may extend farther than 1 5/8" from the center line.

BALL BEARINGS

    Ball bearings may not be used anywhere on the car.

BODY

Hood and tail must be made of either lexan or plastic only. Hood must be mounted at least 1/4" below cross bar of roll cage. Top of tail must be at least 1" above top side of frame. Tail must extend at least 1" behind rear edge of rear axle. Both hood and tail must be mounted securely and painted. Tail must be numbered. The hood must extend beyond the front axle and must be tapered to a maximum of 1" at that point.

DRIVER FIGURE

    Driver figure must be painted and be mounted below the top bars of the cage.

MOTOR

All cars must use the Falcon 1 motors that are available from the limited supply of SCORE. The orange product label must be intact and the motor must remain factory sealed. Remagnetizing ("zapping") motors is strictly forbidden..

TIRES

   All rear tires must be a maximum of 15/16" in diameter and a maximum of 13/16" in width. All silicone coatings must be readily available retail products and are subject to the approval of the Race Director. At no time may any product other than Twinn-K or Castrol Super Clean be used to clean a tire. Front tires must be at least 3/4" in diameter and not more than 7/8" in diameter. The width of the front tires must be at least 1/4" and not more than 1/2".

WEIGHTS

    All weights must be secured below the frame or underneath the body so that when the car is viewed from above no weight or tape is visible. At no time may any weight or tape drag upon the track surface.

GEARING

    Is unlimited, however, no gear may drag upon the track surface.

WINGS

    Wings are not allowed.

GENERAL

    All cars must have the appearance and proportions of an authentic 1/25th - 1/24th scale USAC midget. The Race Director will approve or disapprove each car. Any questions concerning the eligibility of any car should be made to the race director well in advance of any competition.