14th-Jun-26, 11:45 AM
Race report and results - 11th June 2026 -
A good turnout tonight, 8 drivers and 16 cars over the two events but first, the classics…
LE MANX CLASSIC
It was great to see the small classics supported as Paul, Chris & Dave raced each other whilst the larger classics driven by Ed, Kev, Brian, Geoff & Andy raced each other.
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Dave borrowed a XK120 off Geoff (thanks Geoff), it’s quick and once Dave got the hang of it was circulating with fast lap times. He did intend racing a super looking resin Cunningham C4R but it’s not quite ready for our track yet.
Paul raced his favourite Porsche 356, it was one of two standard class based cars (Ed’s Porsche 908/2 was the other). An all-rounder kind of car that Paul has also used in Slot Rally.
Chris raced his MRSlotcar Corvette C1 which is whisper quiet and smooth. The Thunderslot muscle car tyres giving it plenty of traction and it’s going better than ever before.
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Ed’s previously mentioned Fly Porsche 908/2 was joined by no less than four Ford GT40’s, Andy’s open class Fly GT40, Geoff & Kev racing NSR GT40’s and Brian racing a SlotIt GT40.
As expected, the larger classics were circulating much quicker than the small classics.
Andy’s open class GT40 was easily the quickest car on a hot lap but it had to be driven carefully!
The three prostock GT40’s lined up against each other in Heat #2, three completely different colours which made it easier for marshals.
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LE MANX Group C/LMP
As expected, when it comes to this event, SlotIt is the brand of choice with the six Prostock cars split equally as either Group C or LMP.
Brian’s Porsche 956 was the standout car in this class, it always goes well but tonight set a new benchmark for itself.
Now Ed raced his Audi particularly well, second in class leading the chasing pack behind Brian’s Porsche. Geoff’s gold leaf Lola on the same lap as the Audi with the following three cars not that far apart behind as Dave (Porsche), Paul (Audi) & Chris (Porsche) completed the Prostock lineup.
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The other two cars couldn’t be more different, Andy’s Open class, falcon powered, Mack chassied NSR Audi outperforming the rest of the cars for fun as expected, and Kev’s Standard class Ninco BMW V12 showing how well a basic car can go, a big pinion, decent tyres, a better guide and a chunk of lead… yes it was noisy (the Ninco gear should be run-in in a year according to Brian).
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Choose to race the class you prefer, it doesn’t have to be your fastest car - enjoy driving it!
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SRF F1 SIDECARS - (we race these every week)
Although the evening started with eight club members, three left before the Sidecar races. Chris was working early next day, Ed hasn’t got his Sidecar ready yet and I failed to let Paul know we were racing them so he presumed we weren’t racing them, sorry about that Paul.
BRING YOUR SIDECAR EVERY WEEK GUYS, IT’S THE FUTURE…NOW!
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Two big improvers this week, Dave’s yellow outfit going a good couple of tenths quicker with it’s new longer gearing and Geoff’s silver outfit going four tenths faster thanks to fitting NSR tyres (but raced with scrutineers advice to fit 10mm tyres next time instead of 12mm).
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There was another new outfit this week, Brian’s white outfit looks very nice, he was happy with it’s performance first time out but a strange metallic grinding noise which we couldn’t suss out will be investigated by Brian for next week. Maybe a dry bearing or axle is all it is.
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Both of last week's two flyers were down on pace this week, Andy’s Gulf outfit which managed a 6.1 lap last week and Kev’s fluoro green outfit which managed a 6.3, both struggled to get regular 6.4 lap times this week. This means the chasing pack is catching up.
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Heat #3 was as close as you’re going to get as Andy & Kev raced side by side for the first minute which was not only enjoyable as a driver but must have looked great for the marshals. This goes to show how close these all are in performance.
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Here’s a reminder of the setups that seem to work well:
A ‘gentleman's agreement’ formulated after a discussion with the SRF design team to keep the racing close for everyone:
Three videos this week…enjoy!
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Next week at the Manx Scalextric & Slot Car Club…
- Le Manx Classic
- Le Manx Group C & LMP
- SRF F1 Sidecars
A good turnout tonight, 8 drivers and 16 cars over the two events but first, the classics…
LE MANX CLASSIC
It was great to see the small classics supported as Paul, Chris & Dave raced each other whilst the larger classics driven by Ed, Kev, Brian, Geoff & Andy raced each other.
.
Dave borrowed a XK120 off Geoff (thanks Geoff), it’s quick and once Dave got the hang of it was circulating with fast lap times. He did intend racing a super looking resin Cunningham C4R but it’s not quite ready for our track yet.
Paul raced his favourite Porsche 356, it was one of two standard class based cars (Ed’s Porsche 908/2 was the other). An all-rounder kind of car that Paul has also used in Slot Rally.
Chris raced his MRSlotcar Corvette C1 which is whisper quiet and smooth. The Thunderslot muscle car tyres giving it plenty of traction and it’s going better than ever before.
.
Ed’s previously mentioned Fly Porsche 908/2 was joined by no less than four Ford GT40’s, Andy’s open class Fly GT40, Geoff & Kev racing NSR GT40’s and Brian racing a SlotIt GT40.
As expected, the larger classics were circulating much quicker than the small classics.
Andy’s open class GT40 was easily the quickest car on a hot lap but it had to be driven carefully!
The three prostock GT40’s lined up against each other in Heat #2, three completely different colours which made it easier for marshals.
.
LE MANX Group C/LMP
As expected, when it comes to this event, SlotIt is the brand of choice with the six Prostock cars split equally as either Group C or LMP.
Brian’s Porsche 956 was the standout car in this class, it always goes well but tonight set a new benchmark for itself.
Now Ed raced his Audi particularly well, second in class leading the chasing pack behind Brian’s Porsche. Geoff’s gold leaf Lola on the same lap as the Audi with the following three cars not that far apart behind as Dave (Porsche), Paul (Audi) & Chris (Porsche) completed the Prostock lineup.
.
The other two cars couldn’t be more different, Andy’s Open class, falcon powered, Mack chassied NSR Audi outperforming the rest of the cars for fun as expected, and Kev’s Standard class Ninco BMW V12 showing how well a basic car can go, a big pinion, decent tyres, a better guide and a chunk of lead… yes it was noisy (the Ninco gear should be run-in in a year according to Brian).
.
Choose to race the class you prefer, it doesn’t have to be your fastest car - enjoy driving it!
.
SRF F1 SIDECARS - (we race these every week)
Although the evening started with eight club members, three left before the Sidecar races. Chris was working early next day, Ed hasn’t got his Sidecar ready yet and I failed to let Paul know we were racing them so he presumed we weren’t racing them, sorry about that Paul.
BRING YOUR SIDECAR EVERY WEEK GUYS, IT’S THE FUTURE…NOW!
.
Two big improvers this week, Dave’s yellow outfit going a good couple of tenths quicker with it’s new longer gearing and Geoff’s silver outfit going four tenths faster thanks to fitting NSR tyres (but raced with scrutineers advice to fit 10mm tyres next time instead of 12mm).
.
There was another new outfit this week, Brian’s white outfit looks very nice, he was happy with it’s performance first time out but a strange metallic grinding noise which we couldn’t suss out will be investigated by Brian for next week. Maybe a dry bearing or axle is all it is.
.
Both of last week's two flyers were down on pace this week, Andy’s Gulf outfit which managed a 6.1 lap last week and Kev’s fluoro green outfit which managed a 6.3, both struggled to get regular 6.4 lap times this week. This means the chasing pack is catching up.
.
Heat #3 was as close as you’re going to get as Andy & Kev raced side by side for the first minute which was not only enjoyable as a driver but must have looked great for the marshals. This goes to show how close these all are in performance.
.
Here’s a reminder of the setups that seem to work well:
- Gearing - 3:1 or thereabouts, i.e. 11/34, 12/34 or 12/36. This gives plenty of acceleration and brakes and more than enough top speed.
- 10mm wide tyres gives a great selection of tyre choices, tried and tested compounds in this size on BallaYorkley are NSR Alan Mann Untragrips, Thunderslot 002 or 004’s and NSR Zero graining tyres (if you have the patience to true them as they take ages!)
- A good chunk of ballast down the centre of the chassis seems to work well.
- A small diameter front tyre so it doesn’t foul the chassis or touch the bodywork.
- How tight the bodyshell fixing screws are seems to have a big effect on handling, trial & error here.
A ‘gentleman's agreement’ formulated after a discussion with the SRF design team to keep the racing close for everyone:
- Slotcarmann Harrier handout motors
- 10mm wide tyres
- No tyre treatment once Sidecar racing starts
- Ballast inside the outfit only
Three videos this week…enjoy!
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Next week at the Manx Scalextric & Slot Car Club…
- NSR Mosler ‘Club Challenge 2026’ #5 (bring your own NSR Mosler if you’re not in the ‘Club Challenge’ )
- F1, including Classic F1, Prewing F1 and Grand Prix
- SRF F1 Sidecars
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