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1. Micro Scalextric Classes

The Micro Scalextric classes are what give our drag racing format a very UK flavour. Micro Scalextric was launched in 1994 and soon became the only HO slot car system available in the UK. We use the 'second generation' 1995-2018 Micro Scalextric cars for our Street Stock and Super Stock 6.0 classes, but have also introduced a Nostalgia-bodied class for the new 2019 'third generation' 9-volt chassis. Regs for all three classes are explained below...

1A. Micro Scalextric Street Stock

This class runs at all the events - it is the basic, entry-level class. Buy an 'old-style' Micro Scalextric car from eBay, add some SuperTires at the back and you're ready to compete...

   

Regulations 2021-22 Season

• Chassis: Micro Scalextric 1995-2018 version with braids. May be ‘narrow’ or ‘wide’ versions, depending on body fitted. No cutting, drilling or any other modification to chassis. Components cannot be glued.
  
• Motor: Unmodified standard Micro Scalextric motor with ‘flywheel’ between commutator and armature stacks. Minimum 10 ohm armature (no low-ohm 'My First Scalextric' battery set cars). Original resistors and capacitor between pick-ups and motor may be removed.
  
• Traction magnets: Two original Micro Scalextric magnets in original position, flush with bottom of chassis. Orientation may be changed (magnets can be flipped).
  
• Braid plate: Any 1995-2018 Micro Scalextric braid plate with plastic guide flag or metal pin.
  
• Braids: Any braids – steel, copper or plated. Must not be soldered to chassis components.
  
• Axles, wheels & gears: Standard Micro Scalextric front axle and wheels. Standard Micro Scalextric rear axle, wheels and Micro Scalextric 7T pinion + Micro Scalextric 25T crown gear.
  
• Tyres: Any single compound tyre. Maximum diameter on wheel is 0.476” or 12.09mm.
  
• Body: Any Micro Scalextric closed wheel saloon or GT body – street-style or tuners liveries please. Re-paints most welcome. No cutting or sanding of wheel arches or of any other external surface.
  
• Maximum width: 35mm or 1.378”.
  
• Weight: Minimum weight of entire car 23g. Ballast may be added to body only.
  
• Wheelie bars: not permitted.
  
  

This is what the motor needs to look like on your Street Stock cars...

   


1B. Micro Scalextric Super Stock 6.0

This class also runs at all the events. The basic Micro Scalextric chassis is upgraded with a Tomy AFX 6-ohm can motor. Axles, wheels and gears can also be changed and the maximum tyre diameter is slightly larger than Street Stock. Both traction magnets must be retained.

   

Regulations 2021-22 Season

• Chassis: Micro Scalextric 1995-2018 version with braids. Two holes may be drilled to attach wheelie bar to rear of chassis. No other modification to chassis. Components may be glued.
  
• Motor: Unmodified standard Tomy AFX can motor. Minimum 6 ohm armature. Available as part AFX8807 at Slot Cars Direct.
  
• Traction magnets: Two original Micro Scalextric magnets in original position. Magnets may be raised or lowered and orientation may be changed (magnets can be flipped).
  
• Braid plate: Any 1995-2018 Micro Scalextric braid plate with either plastic guide flag or metal pin.
  
• Braids: Any braids – steel, copper or plated. May be soldered to chassis components. Braid contacts may be replaced.
  
• Axles, wheels & gears: Any axles, wheels and gears. Any gear ratio is permitted.
  
• Tyres: Any single compound tyre. Maximum diameter on wheel is 0.500” or 12.70mm.
  
• Body: Any Micro Scalextric closed wheel saloon or GT body – drag racing or tuners livery. Re-paints and body modifications – wings, hood scoops etc - are most welcome.
  
• Maximum width: 35mm or 1.378”.
  
• Weight: Minimum weight of entire car 21g. Ballast may be added to body only.
  
• Wheelie bars: permitted.
  

1C. Nostalgia Micro Scalextric 2019

This class will match race at all four Wednesday events and have a full qualifying and ladder competition at the two weekend 'nationals'. The class uses the new 9-volt 2019 'third generation' Micro Scalextric chassis with the small N20 motor. A mostly stock chassis and running gear is topped with a 'Nostalgia' (pre-1979 style) body shell of your choice.

   

Regulations 2021-22 Season

• Chassis: Micro Scalextric 2019 version. Chassis tabs may be removed to aid body fitment. Holes may be drilled for wheelie bars. No other modification to chassis. Components may not be glued.
  
• Motor: Unmodified standard Micro Scalextric 2019 N20 small can motor. Heat guard on top may be removed. All other components must be fitted.
  
• Traction magnets: Two original Micro Scalextric 2019 magnets in original position, flush with bottom of chassis. Orientation may be changed (magnets can be flipped).
  
• Braid plate: Standard Micro Scalextric 2019 braid plate with screw attachment.
  
• Braids: Any braids – steel, copper or plated. Must not be soldered to chassis components.
  
• Axles, wheels & gears: Standard Micro Scalextric 2019 rear axle and Micro Scalextric 2019 pinion + crown gear. Rear wheels may be replaced. Front axle and wheels may be replaced.
  
• Tyres: Any single compound tyre may we used. Maximum tyre diameter on wheel: 0.500” or 12.70mm.
  
• Bodies: Any pre-1979 style body in hard injection-moulded or cast resin material. Lexan bodies are not permitted.
  
• Minimum weight: 23g. Ballast may be added to the body only.
  
• Maximum width: 35mm or 1.378”.
  
• Wheelie bars: permitted.
  
  

This is the Micro Scalextric 9-volt 2019 'third generation' chassis:

   

Next, we'll look at the 'pancake' classes - T-Jet and 4-Gear...