CONSTRUCTION RULES.

1. All models to be 1/8th scale, and a reasonable representation of a Short Oval Hot Rod.

2. Bodyshells can be made from ABS/LEXAN or any plastic material (No Steel), and must resemble a four seat Saloon.

3. All cars to have 2 wheel drive, via a solid rear axle.

4. All cars will be belt driven.

5. Steering by front wheels only.

6. Operational brake must be fitted, and working at the start of each race.

7. The bodyshell must cover chassis, wheels and tyres.

8. If front bumpers are fitted, they must not project more than 6mm in front of the bodyshell, and must be made of plastic/nylon.

9. Chassis to be made of a single flat plate construction.

10.Front axle beams, rear suspension mounts and radius arms must be manufactured from plastic/nylon.

11.Any style of servo-saver, track rods and drive hubs may be used.

12.Tyres must have a diameter greater than 65mm, at the start of any race.

13.The engine will have a maximum capacity of 3.5cc - Only those engines with a RRP of 130 pounds sterling, or less can be used. - This value to be increased by the rate of inflation at each years AGM.

14.Any size of clutch drum can be used, but the final drive ratio must be between 5:1 and 5.1:1.

15.All engines must be silenced to the satisfaction of the Race Organisers, but must be below 80db at 10 metres - No tuned exhaust systems will be permitted.

16.Any fuel tank can be used, but must not exceed 160cc. in capacity.

17.Maximum weight of the car, will be 6.5lbs., in a ready to race condition.

18.All cars will have a maximum overall length of 500mm, and a maximum overall width of 245mm. There is no restriction on the wheelbase of the car, but must comply with rule 1.

19.Drivers name must be displayed on the body of the car.

20.All drivers will be members of the BRCA.

21.All drivers will have a 1/8th scale Oval Section Race Number - (Those drivers racing stock cars, can use that number.) The race number will be displayed on both sides of the car, with the numbers at least 30mm high.

22.Both 27mhz, and 40mhz frequency radio systems may be used - All aerials on the cars will be housed within the body.Drivers must have at least 2 frequencies available.(- when there is a clash of race frequencies, the driver with lower qualifying score will be requested to change frequency.) 23.No tyre additives may be used.

RACING RULES.

1. Races can be run in a clockwise or anti-clockwise direction, depending on local track conditions, with a maximum of 6 (six) cars in each race. (Only six cars allowed on the track while practice is taking place.)

2. All cars will have a hand held start, with cars lined up in two rows of three.

3. Race duration will be 4 minutes for Heats, and 5 minutes for Finals.

4. No deliberate contact will be allowed.(Note, the race controller has the authority to penalise drivers who in their opinion continue to have deliberate contact, by deducting from 25%, to 75% of lap scores from the race. If deliberate contact continues, then the driver may be excluded from the meeting).

5.Club can run any type of meeting format to suit their needs. 6.If the bodyshell, or exhaust system becomes detached from the car, then it must be removed from the track, and repaired before continuing the race.

7.Qualifying heats will be over 4 minutes duration, with finals over 5 minutes duration. 8..If the bodyshell comes away from its fixings, then the car must be removed from the track, and repaired before continuing the race.

National Hot Rod Rules.

Formulated by the MNHRA, approved by the NHRPA

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CONSTRUCTION RULES

Bodyshell

1) Models are to be 1/8 scale and be a reasonable representation of a NHRPA National Hot Rod. The cars must be both realistic and be a reasonable representation. When initially entered into the meeting, the bodyshell must be neatly finished with windows cut out, or window templates positioned over the front and rear windscreens and also over the four side windows. These templates must be of a different colour to the bodyshell. The bodyshell must have the wheel apertures removed. The wheel arches must cover the top edge and leading and trailing edge of each wheel.

2) Bodyshells to be of a small family saloon/hatchback. Only bodyshells raced in the last 10 years at an NHRPA meeting are eligible to compete. Bodyshells conforming to this rule are: Peugeot 205/306, Vauxhall Corsa, Mitsubishi Colt, Renault Clio MK1, Renault 5, Toyota Starlet, Toyota 1000, Ford Escort MK 2/3/4, Ford Fiesta MK 2/3/4, Vauxhall Nova, VW Golf MK 1/2, VW Corrado.

3) All drivers must have a racing number unique to each driver. This number must be displayed on both sides of the car, either on the side of the bodyshell or on the aerofoil. The minimum size of the driver's number must be 30mm and must be of a contrasting colour or background to the bodyshell colour.

4) The driver's name must be clearly visible on the bodyshell. Aerofoils if fitted must be, made of plastic and be a reasonable representation. If fitted the base of the wing/aerofoil is to be a maximum of 10mm above the roof of the bodyshell. The wing/aerofoil must not extend beyond the outer edge of the bodyshell i.e. outer edges of rear wheel arches and back panel.

5) No external bumpers are permitted; internal bumpers (if fitted) must not be made from steel.

CHASSIS & SUSPENSION

6) Steering by front wheels only.

7) Operational brake must be fitted and working at the start of each race.

8) No part of the chassis may extend outside the bodyshell.

9) The chassis may be made of any material.

10) Any type of suspension is permitted

ENGINE & TRANSMISSION

11) Cars may be front or rear wheel drive.

12) Only two wheel drive is permitted.

13) Drive may be of gear or belt drive or a combination of both but must be of fixed gear ratios (i.e. no 2 speed gear boxes)

14) Maximum engine capacity is 3.5cc (0.214cu in)

15) Engines must be silenced to the satisfaction of the race organisers, but must be below 80db at 10 metres.

16) All exhaust pipes must exit from inside the bodyshell and must point down.

17) Maximum fuel tank size is 160cc.

DIMENSIONS

18) Maximum weight of car less fuel must not exceed 3kg

19) Wheel base to be between min 270mm - max 340

20) Width to be between min 245mm - max 275mm

21) Maximum width of tyre to be 35mm

22) There are no cost restrictions on National Hot Rods but cars should be light with no armour to promote non-contact racing.

RACING RULES

1) All races to be run in an anti-clockwise direction on an oval track. The track must have a fixed inner barrier and should be approx. 1/8 scale of 1/4 mile.

2) Cars are to line up on the red starting line in graded order.

3) All heats and finals will be a clutch start with no out side assistance allowed.

4) Cars stopped during a race may be returned to the track, providing that no other cars are obstructed in doing so.

5) No repairs may be carried out on the racing surface, marshalling area or the in field.

6) In the event of a silencer, bodyshell or wheel becoming detached from the car, the car must be removed from the track and repairs carried out. Failure to do so will result in further laps being uncounted.

7) Cars may be scrutinised at any time during a meeting and if necessary, on more than one occasion.

8) All drivers to drive cars from a designated driving area during all heats and finals. Failure to comply will result in laps being deducted.

9) Drivers to marshal the heat following their last race. Failure to comply will result in laps being deducted.

10) In the interest of both drivers and spectators, no practise is allowed with any other formula. Allocating practise sessions is the responsibility of the organising club.

11) No practise is allowed once the meeting has started, unless at the organiser's discretion.

12) A driver may have 2 (two) complete cars scrutinised at the beginning of each meeting, and may substitute any part of, or the complete car at any stage during the meeting.

13) If a driver wishes to use his/her spare car, or that of a fellow competitor, they are free to do so, as long as the said car has not been raced by any driver in the meeting (except for use in practice).

RACE CONDUCT

1) No deliberate contact or balking should be allowed. Driver's may have laps deducted, awarded a black cross or be excluded from the meeting if, in the race organiser's or appointed race steward/s, feel that a driver's behaviour is unsuitable for a National Hot Rod racing.

.......In the following examples, Car A is being overtaken, and car B is the car, which is lapping.

1/1) Car A changes lanes and contacts car B

1/2) Car A races car B down the straight and contacts car B entering the corner.

2) Black crosses: These are awarded for driving misdemeanours, and are converted into penalty points. Should a driver score more than 10 penalty points in a 6 meeting period, then the driver will be unable to compete at the following two (2) fixtured meetings.

3) Disqualification from a heat or meeting counts as five- (5) penalty points.

4) A driver that is experiencing radio or handling problems should remove his car from the track if it impedes the process of other drivers. Failure to comply may result in penalty points and or disqualification.

5) Spun, or returning cars, must give way to racing traffic.

RACE MEETING PROCEDURE

Normal/domestic meetings.

1) Race duration for heats is 5 (five) minutes. Finals 6 (six) minutes. All meetings to consist of at least 4 (four) heats with the lowest scoring heat for each driver dropped. There is no maximum number of heats. Qualifying drivers for finals and semi-finals are to be advised at the beginning of the meeting about the race format, which will also be dependent upon driver entries.

2) In the case of drivers qualifying on the same number of laps, the highest discarded score will count. If all else fails, a run off over 2 (two) minutes will ensue.

Championship Meetings.

1) Minimum number of qualifying heats for British/English Championships will be 5 (five) five minute heats- best four to count. European/World championships minimum number of heats will be 6 (six) - best four to count.

2) Championship quarterfinals will be run over 6 minutes, semi-finals over 8(eight) minutes.

3) If an entry of 36 or over, quarterfinals will be run, 6 (six) minutes. The top 3 positions through to semi final.

4) Position in championship finals will be made up as follows: Top qualifying driver 1st and 2nd place from each semi final plus best third place overall from the semi finals.

5) Championship final format: British and English 3 (three) x 6 (six) minute finals with 5 (five) minutes break between each leg of final.

6) Championship final format: World/European 3 (three) x 8 (eight) minute finals with 5 (five) minutes break between each leg of final.

7) Laps from each leg of the final are added up to decide race result.

Comments – At the present time we have 2 organisations administering the rules for the hot rods in the south (BRCA & MNHRA), this may lead to some disagreements in the future, so it may be advisable for one organisation, to take charge of the running of this classs.