[woodcote]

   

We are back at the Barn for our first AFX Formula One race of 2025. The championship is supported by AFX Racing this year, with a box of AFX goodies to be handed out to all competitors and some special prizes for race winners and our champions. Here are our 2024 F1 champions - Pete and Ollie - modelling some AFX caps...

   


Our HO F1 rules have changed a little for the new season. Super-G+ car must run a minimum wheel & tyre height of 11mm (the same as in Nascar). And we are going to become stricter on rear wings - they must be fitted for the start of each heat and final... AFX chassis from the Turbo to the current Mega-G+ are permitted, with the only non-AFX chassis getting an entry is the Tyco 440X2. The Tyco will compete against the pre-2000 AFX chassis for the F1 Classic Cup. The 2025 WHO Regs brochure can be found here: https://slotracer.online/community/showt...p?tid=4574

We have decided on three of the four tracks - starting with a layout inspired by Las Vegas, AFX's home Grand Prix venue...

   

In June, we'll be visiting a British Grand Prix circuit, followed by Suzuka in September. The track for the final race in December will be chosen by you, our racers and supporters... Send us your ideas and we'll produce a shortlist to vote on over the summer.

As always, doors open at 6.15pm on Wednesday for practice. Heats may start before 7pm, depending on numbers. We aim to finish the step-up finals by 9.30. Race fees are £3 (£2 under-16s) for a whole evening of racing. Club cars and controllers are available for no extra cost. Racers of all ages and abilities are very welcome - we ask that those aged 13 years and under bring a responsible adult with them.


There are some fabulous new AFX F1 models available and on their way. The Alfa Romeos and Saubers arrived last year, with the Senna Lotus 98T and 99T recently released in a limited edition US set...

   

These are expected as individual cars soon-ish, plus another team's classic and current cars should be announced before too long!