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.