[BAracer]

Yep, my 7 will be entering both.

[AlexisGaitanis]

As others have said I'm interested depending on rules.

Ditto

[joseph]

As requested here is some further info appertaining to our proposed proxy rally next year:


1. Rules
Abergavenny Slot Rally Club
SLOT RALLY RULES 2022
General
G1) Cars must be 1/32 scale models of 1:1 rally cars.
G2) All parts must be commercially available.
G3) Cars may be driven by two or four wheel drive.
G4) No traction magnets allowed.
G5) Ballast may be added but must be inside the car.
G6) It is expected that cars will be fully decorated inside
and out with an appropriate rally livery.
Because style matters!
Bodies, Windows and Interiors
B1) Cars must start and finish each stage with matching
body, windows and interior.
B2) Bodies must be fully detailed and painted hard
plastic mouldings.
Lexan and 3D printed bodies are not allowed.
B3) Minor bodywork trims and details such as mirrors,
spotlights and aerials may be omitted.
B4) Interior must have driver and co-driver figures.
B5) Interior may be a lightweight alternative.
Replacement interiors must be painted.
B6) Any factory fitted interior is legal.
Chassis, Drop Arms and Motor Pods
C1) Must be made of moulded or 3D printed plastic.
Metal, Lexan and carbon fibre are not allowed.
C2) May be lightly trimmed to allow body rock.
Motors
M1) Motors must be of Small Can, Short Can, Long Can,
Flat Can, Thin Can or RX construction.
M2) Motors must not be modified from manufacturer’s
specification.
M3) Motors must be mounted in inline configuration.
M4) Motors must not protrude below the chassis.
M5) Motors must not exhibit excessive magnatraction.
Such motors will be identified by the ‘cogging’
effect felt when the drive wheels are turned.
e.g., Avant 20103, MB Dodo and BRM Super EVO.
Wheels and Tyres
W1) Wheels and tyres must not protrude beyond body.
W2) All wheels must have appropriate inserts fitted at
the start of each stage.
W3) All wheels must have tyres.
W4) Tyres must be made of black rubber.
W5) Tyres may be trued, glued and coated, but must be
dry to the touch at the start of each stage
Spares
S1) All other components, (e.g., braids, eyelets, guides,
wires, pinions, crowns, axles, stoppers, screws,
nuts, springs, weights, lights, lubricants, paints and
decals) are free choice.
FORMATS, TIMING AND TROPHIES
F1) Rallies will be held over multiple stages as supplied
by the organiser.
F2) Each stage will be tackled for a given number of
laps as determined by the organiser.
F3) The cumulative time needed to complete all stages
will be a car’s Total Time.
F4) The maximum time a car can spend on a stage is
120 seconds.
F5) The driver whose car has the lowest Total Time will
be the winner.
F6) Each class will have its own winner.
SLOTRALLY CLASSES
Classic class
R1) Any car that first rallied before 1980.
R2) Maximum axle width 58mm.
Example Classic class cars include:
Alfa Romeo: GTA, GTV, Giulietta. Austin: Healey,
Mini. BMW: 2002. De Tomaso: Pantera.
Ferrari: 250. Fiat: 124,131, Abarth.
Ford: Capri, Escort Mk1, Escort Mk2.
Jaguar: XK120. Lancia: Fulvia, Stratos.
Opel: GT. Porsche: 356, 550, 911, 914, 934.
Renault: 4, 8, Alpine A110, Alpine A310.
Seat: 1430. Talbot: Sunbeam Lotus.
Eighties and Nineties class
R3) Any car that first rallied between 1980 and 1999.
R4) Maximum axle width 60mm.
Example Eighties and Nineties class cars include:
Audi: Quattro A1, A2, E2, S1. BMW: E30, M1,
M3. Ford: RS200, Escort Cosworth, Sierra.
Lancia: 037, Delta, S4. MG: Metro 6R4.
Opel: Manta. Peugeot: 205, 206, 306.
Porsche: 959. Renault: 5, Clio Mk1,
Megane Mk1. Seat: Cordoba, Ibiza.
Skoda: Octavia. Subaru: Impreza Mk1.
Toyota: Celica, Corolla.
Modern class
R5) Any car that first rallied after 1999.
R6) Maximum axle width 62mm.
Example Modern class cars include:
Citroen: C2, C4, DS3, Xsara.
Fiat: Punto. Ford: Fiesta, Focus.
Hyundai: Accent. Mitsubishi: Lancer Evo.
Nissan: 350z. Peugeot: 207, 208, 307.
Porsche: 997. Renault: Clio Mk2 onwards,
Megane Mk2 onwards. Skoda: Fabia.
Subaru: Impreza Mk2 onwards. Volkswagen: Polo.

2. We envisage that entrants can enter one or two cars in total from any of the three classes. Can be different classes or two cars in the same class.


3. The apparent norm for proxy rallies is multiple locations and, on average, a couple of months start to finish. It is intended that ours will be of longer duration. Same location, multiple rounds and different stages each round.

[AlexisGaitanis]

3 things put me off:
-3D printed bodies are not allowed.
-As a result of the previous rule several cars are exluded as they exist only in this form,examples,Saab 96,Fiat 127,Autobianchi A112.
-W4) Tyres must be made of black rubber.For some cars  only urethane tyres exist.Urethane tyres do not take treatment.

[Kevan]

I'm also put off by the 'no 3D printed bodyshells', a shame as the 3D printed ones will probably be the only ones that meet the 1/32 scale rule.

What about resin cast bodyshells?

Why outlaw urethane tyres when rubber tyres have more grip?

[Brumos RSR]

Why no sidewinders?

[woodcote]

The rule set posted by joseph is a direct continuation of the UK slot rally rules that have been in existence for many years, proving popular and successful. They are used for live slot rallies and for all the rally proxies during lockdown in 2020 and 2021, which gave UK slot rallying the opportunity to break out of the South Wales-Oxford-Rockingham circle.

It makes absolutely perfect sense to me to base this exciting new slot rally proxy on the UK Slot Rally rule set - both in terms of continuity and encouraging the renaissance of slot rallying in the UK. Of course, when the 2023 or 24 rules update is put together, suggestions on 3D printed bodies etc can be considered.

The exciting thing for me is the format...

The apparent norm for proxy rallies is multiple locations and, on average, a couple of months start to finish. It is intended that ours will be of longer duration. Same location, multiple rounds and different stages each round.

It promises to be a stunning event - and I'll definitely be entering a car, probably a Ninco Subaru

[BAracer]

The TR7 will be one of my entries!

[Kevan]

What recommendations are there regarding guides bearing in mind plastic track and tight corners?

[tatter06]

I would be interested depending on dates (appologies if already posted, I didn't see them if they have been).

Total newby to rallies I note there's no minimum ground clearance, what would be needed to make it round in one piece? 

Thanks