[PaulCooper]

Joined Jan 17, 2019
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THE WIRRAL SLOT CAR CLUB are hosting a Can Am challenge event on the 27/04/24 

The rules are for 1/32 scale cars that participated in the Can Am races in North America from 64 to 74. The club has taken the CSCRA CAN-AM rules and made slight adjustments to run the fixture.
There is a list of eligible cars from NSR, Slot it, Thunderslot, MR Slot Car Carrera, Fly, Monogram
and resin models too. The fundamentals are S-Can motors only up to 25K, mounting position free,
original interiors except for Carrera and 3D chassis are allowed. Cars must be open cockpit. ( although there is evidence that enclosed cockpit cars did compete for the sake of illustrative context, we are only allowing open cockpit.)

The format is 3min sprint races with a prize for the Sprint Cup , then we have a break with a presentation by Steve Hills of TRUSPEED to explain and answer specific questions on how to get the best out of you Apex or any of his controllers but more specifically the Apex which can be complex. 
This is then followed by a 6 Min Endurance Race with a prize of Enduro Cup then the combined distance of the two events will then go towards an Overall Victor Cup. 
Steve will be on hand to give advice on settings as he can note the particular driving styles of the racers and give bespoke help.
If you are interested please reply so I can send you a set of detailed rules and eligible cars as well as administrative details required to attend.

[PaulCooper]

Please see attached rules for the Can Am event. 

club rules Can-Am 23 full amend.pdf Size: 122.86 KB  Downloads: 98

[Graham]

Sounds like one for me put me on your list Paul.

[PaulCooper]

Will do glad to have you on board ?

[PaulCooper]

Just an update this event is a definitely a go go.. 

Still places to be had so get back to me if your intending in coming up. 

The Club have had a run of the cars so all is set for the next event on Saturday 27th April. 

Opening times and further details will be published later in the weekend.

[PaulCooper]

So to all those coming to the event. 
Doors open at 0930am lots of practise before the first race which will be scheduled for 1230ish ..

Food is a chicken casserole . There is veg option so if that is your preferred option get in touch with me or Paul Taylor WSR. 

Cost for the event is £15 per head. 

See you there this should be a good one.. and fast ????

[Graham]

A great day out yesterday at the Wirral Club, and glad to see that it will become a regular feature in the slot racing calendar 

Also looking to include the club in our proxy hosting plans in future.
   

[PaulCooper]

Please see attached report on the Can Am Event. A big thank you to all involved competitors organisers and in particular a mention to Paul Taylor for the food, snacks and hosting the event. Steve Hills for his coaching and technical explanation of the TRUSPEED Apex Controller. A great event and one which the club will host again next year. 

We may have opportunities to replicate this event at another track in the Autumn. Will update when a calendar date has been chosen  possible in October.

[Kevan]

Sounds like it was a great event

[PaulCooper]

Slight amended report . See attached.