Vintage 1/24 Hardbody Race July19 Central Florida

[CoastalAngler1]

Planning a vintage 1/24 hardbody race - Saturday, July 19 - Orange City, FL... no fees, hand-out rear tires.

Open to (8) Racers... test and tune on the Orange City track prior to race day.

**Hand-out Tires - Dynamic #691 Rears** - sets will be mailed when entry confirmed

82 foot, four-lane roadcourse, private club track.
12v battery powered, no timer, braid flush with track
Vintage tube-type mechanical lap counter - truly a Vintage '60s wooden slot car track

First Place, Second Place, Third Place, and Best Appearing Awards!

Prizes:
NOS Simco Sidewinder chassis kit
NOS Dynamic #691 Rear Tires
NOS Cox TTX-250 motor(s)
We'll dig up a body or two and more goodies for awards I'm sure...

1/24 Vintage Hardbody Class Rules:

1/24 or 1/25 hard plastic model bodies - model year pre-1960
Must use front and rear bumpers if model comes that way
Driver figure encouraged, windows encouraged, not required
1960s Vintage motors - pre-1970 (Mabuchi 16D, 36D, 26D, Kemtron, Pittman, Pactra, Strombecker, Tyco, etc.)
Everything must fit under car when viewed from above
1/16" clearance
Velcro body mounts allowed
1/8 inch 5:40 threaded axles required
Chassis must be pre-1970, or scratchbuilt
Modern guide flags and pick-up braids allowed
All vintage parts must be used unless noted here in the rules
No spikes, razor blades or exploding cars (except motors wound too tight)

Smash 'em, crash 'em, and have more fun than adults should be allowed. With 12 racers - We will run 4 heats, 3 times to determine the 4 heat Main based on total heat laps. Thoughts are 5 minute heats but we are open to sharpen the rules accordingly per suggestions.

Any takers? Send me a PM for race pass/entry.

Charlie in Orlando.

[CoastalAngler1]

Update: We have 10 racers - Jeff, Steve, Pete, Harry, Garold, Charlie, Paul, Eric, Jason, Bob...need 2 more!

[Kemtronracer]

I've got three cars built for this event. My slot box is packed and ready to go. Steve and I will see you on Saturday.

[CoastalAngler1]

See you soon Jeff and Steve...Those are some beauties for sure!

[noddaz]

[dreinecke]

That is a great looking group if cars!!!

[CoastalAngler1]

Hi Scott - Yes, we will have video! :auto-driving: and still shots of the race field w/ underbelly shots...vintage music, and vintage racers :scared-eek:

[Fubar Motorsports]