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 ideas of fair competition and sportsmanship.
SPRINT CAR SPECIFICATIONS
FRAME
Parma brass or steel Womp
or Sprint Plus in line only. The frame may not be altered or modified in any way except
to narrow the sides and to lengthen the front end by means of an extension plate.
The wheelbase shall be a
minimum of 3 3/8" and a maximum of 3 5/8". Maximum width of the frame behind the front
axle tab will be 9/16" measured each side of the center line of the frame. The center
line is defined as the line following the armature shaft of a mounted motor through the
center of the front guide hole. No off-set frames allowed.
ROLL CAGE
The rear loop of the cage
must be 1 3/4" 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 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 either 3/64" or 1/16" rod or tubing.
may a nerf bar extend beyond the outer edge of a rear tire. Must be made of either 3/64" or 1/16" rod or tubing.
BUMPERS
Front bumper is optional,
however, it may not extend in front of the center of the guide post and may not be made
of rod or tubing larger than 1/16" thickness. Rear bumper must be made of 3/64" rod or
tubing and is mandatory.
LENGTH
Maximum length of the car
may not exceed 6 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 1/8" above top side of frame. Tail must extend at least 1 1/4" 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 shall use Falcon
motors(generation 1)only.
TIRES
Rear tires must be at
least 1-1/16" in diameter and no more than 13/16" in width. Stock american line tires
are preferred, however,Parma and other after-market tires are allowed subject to the
approval of the race director.All tires may be re coated using either Permatex or
General Electric silicone.At no time may anything other than an approved tire cleaner
such as Twinn-K or Castrol Super Clean be used on the tires. Front tires must be at
least 7/8" in diameter and between 1/4" and 1/2" in width.
WEIGHTS
All weights must be
secured below the frame or underneath the body so that when the car is viewed from
above no weights or tape are visible. A 1/16" ground clearance must be maintained
below the car.
GEARING
Gearing is unlimited,
however, no gear may infringe upon the 1/16" ground clearance.
WINGS
Wings are not
allowed.
GENERAL
All cars must have the
appearance and proportions of an authentic scale (1/25th) Sprint car. Any questions
concerning the eligibility of any car should be made to the race director well in
advance of any competition.
