2024 CLASSES POLL

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Sounds crazy and it is, given the number of potential classes that are up for 2024. 

In the final outcome, we need to determine 8 classes that will make up the run order for the coming year. This is due to the four 12 week quarters that make up the schedules for the year. The 2.5 T/A class will run next year and will be in addition to the classes voted upon in this poll.

These classes are based upon member suggestions and ideas.

There are a total of 5 different "group" headings, all with a number of alphabetized classes within each "group". They total 23 choices!

* - indicates a class never run before or for many years.

Each member may make up to 10 choices. 

Le Mans Class:

(a) - 72’-75’ - Ferrari 312PB, Alfa Romeo 33/3, Matra 670B, Mirage GR8 - [ Policar, Slot It, Scaley] *
(b) - 70’-71’ - Ferrari 512S & 512M, Porsche 917 (no open top variants), Porsche 908, Lola T70 (coupe) [ FLY, Slot It, NSR, Thunderslot] *
(c) - 66’ Ford V Ferrari [Scaley only] *

GT Class/Sedans:

(a) - Revo Slot GT2 - Dodge Viper, Porsche 911, Marcos LM600, Toyota Supra, Ferrari F40, McLaren F1 GTR
(b) - Revo Slot GT1 - Ferrari 333, Mercedes CLK GTR, Porsche 911 GT1, Toyota GT1 *
(c) - Modern GT - Various manufacturers
(d) - Japanese JGTC *
(e) - British BTCC *
(f) - Slot It DTM
(g) - 66’-70’ Trans Am (Modified)
(h) - Group 5
(i) - NSR Abarth & NSR Renault Clio *

Sports/Sedans:

(a) - Caterham 7 [Scaley] *
(b) - Mini Cooper [Scaley] *
(c) - Cortina, Escort [Scaley] *
(d) - Combination of all the above [Scaley] *
(e) - VW Panel Van [Scaley] *

Formula 1 (Open Wheel):

(a) - 95’-05’ - Ninco F1 cars *
(b) - 2022 - Various F1 teams and colors [NSR] *

Open Class

(a) - Completely open class with 1/16” clearance and maximum width (TBD), all builds including brass/hybrid chassis, maximum motor to 25K. *
(b) - White Kit build (TBD class). *
(c) - Track Host Option - 1st class is a predetermined class while host chooses an IROC or other class option for 2nd class. *
(d) - Combo classes, Run half the lanes in one class car and the other half the lanes in the other class car. *

[chris]

Looks like the 8th and final class is a tie between Slot it DTM, and the Scalextric class. Can we have a tie breaker poll?
Chris

[Jim W]

Why not include them both, in case we have a problem with another class again.

The classes are:
Le Mans 72-75 - Ferrari 321PB, Alfa Romeo 33/3, Matra 670B and Mirage GR8 (Slot.it, Policar and Scalextric) (new class)
GT Class- Group 5 (Sideways makes many cars for this class)
Le Mans- 70-72 - Ferrari 512S & 512M, Porsche 917, Porsche 908 and Lola T70 Coupe (Slot.it, NSR and Thunderslot) (new class)
GT Class - RevoSlot GT2
GT Class - 66-70's Trans Am (modified) (we allowed nonstock chassis, motors to 23k, wheels, gears, axles, bushings and guide changes. A lightweight interior was also used)
GT Class - Modern GT (has been 1995 and newer)
Formula 1 (open wheel) - 2022 NSR (new class)
tie GT Class - Slot.it DTM
tie Sports/Sedans - Scalextric - Caterham 7, Mini Cooper, Cortina and Escort (new class)

I see most of these classes as being Box Stock Plus

Jim W

Will have to see on the order of classes and the rules for each class.

[amiatanut/marc.gosselin]

Good selection of classes for next year, I have multiple in all classes!!

[Jim W]

Does anyone else have a NSR Formula 2022 already? These cars are $30 dollars more than the Policar F1 Monoposto cars. The NSR cars will have a special longer shaft motor in their cars that that will require a special tool to remove the pinion, if required, that sells for $16. My first few laps with my car, NSR Formula 2022, left me with the idea that it was not as good as the NSR Formula 86/89 cars. It didn't seem to handle the same as the older NSR F1 cars.

Would it make any difference if we changed the class to the Policar F1 Monoposto cars instead of the NSR cars? Both are "modern" F1 cars. Take a look at the cars and maybe see if this is a good idea or not. I know nothing about F1, so I don't care what is decided or not.

Jim W

[amiatanut/marc.gosselin]

Another good reason to change to the Policar F1, its quite a bit cheaper!

[chris]

Nov 30, 2023 8:54:46 GMT -7 amiatanut/marc.gosselin said:

Another good reason to change to the Policar F1, its quite a bit cheaper!

Sounds like a great idea to me!
Chris

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I bought a white kit NSR F 22 car from Colpar but haven't run it. Electric Dreams had a Cyber Monday deal for NSR's Alonso's Aston Martin F 22 car for $49.99 , but they're gone. Interesting about your impressions Jim. I'll have to try mine out at Colpar and see if the car seems much different to any of my NSR F1 87/89 cars.

The Policar F1 is an earlier 2000s version of an F1 car. I posted the NSR F 22 car since it was representative of current F1 cars running now.

[Jim W]

Since the Policar is an earlier version of the F1 car, it wouldn't fit in as the class that was voted for, NSR F 22. My NSR F 22 is running some very quick laps on my track now. As quick as a Thunderslot Can-Am car, for me. Those new F1 cars look strange to me. I like the looks of the earlier cars, 60's to mid 80's better. Of course, the way I drive, I am not a fan of open wheel cars. I think Jerry has to work too hard catching my cars in mid-air, as I try to round a corner. I need fenders on my cars, to cover my tires.