7 Teams assembled for the 4 hour Scalextric Team race at Riverside Raceway . All teams elected to run Scalextric Subarus of various descriptions. The car were all totally standard with the exception of trued tyres.

All teams in the race ran very reliably with just one wheel falling off the Team Subaru car with just 1 1/2 minutes left to run in the race.

Format was 30 minutes per lane with optional driver changes at 15 minutes. No "Rider" track calls were allowed or lost laps counted.

Top Qualifier prior to the event was Andrew Aynsley who ran a very good 5.66 lap, 1 minute segment.

A young Superstar was also born in this race in the form of Alex Young, one of our younger racers who has only been racing for a couple of months and established himself as a consistent and quick racer during the event.

Riverside Raceway will be running a 12 hour race during the Christmas holidays to the same format, with the addition of a Night Section, using the lights on the cars. This race will be for teams of 2 - 5 drivers.  Watch this space for dates and details!

POSITION

TEAM NAME

DRIVERS

TOTAL LAPS

1

RIVERSIDE

ANDY BROWN-SEARLE/IMON VEASEY/OHN BROWN

1319.08

2

AJA MOTORSPORT

ANDREW AYNSLEY/LEX NEWTON/AMES MANNING

1296.87

3

RIDLEY

MARCUS RIDLEYCHRIS GRIFFITHS

1167.12

4

SUBARU

MATTHEW SMITH/ALEX YOUNG

1154.28

5

FIREMAN

ALLAN NEWTON/ADAM RADFORD

1084.42

6

TSK

SCOTT & KEN TAYLOR

1004.38

7

DODGY

LOUIS SHORT/ANDREW VAN HEE

957.50

THE TRACK: 134ft, 8 lane Miami Black track with grey two pack epoxy surface and copper braid pick up. Pick up braid recessed  0.6mm. Race direction - via Trik Trax timer/counter and Wyatt/Riverside computer system. Track Power - 13.2 volts and up to 150 amps. Controller connection - 3 pin 2 amp sockets wired to B.S.C.R.A. spec with dynamic braking.

THE RACE: A 4 hour race for teams of 2-3 drivers. Sit-outs will be utilised if more than 8 teams and cars will be impounded during sit-out segments. Each race segment will consist of 30 minutes track time. Lane rotation - Odds up, Evens down, 1-3-5-7-8-6-4-2. Strict conduct rules will apply.

THE CARS: Only the following Scalextric Saloons may be used: VW Beetle, Toyota Corolla, Renault Laguna, Ford Focus , Ford Mondeo, Vauxhall Vectra, Audi A4, BMW318, Escort Cosworth, Opel Calibra, Subaru Impreza.

(1) All cars must be entirely standard with the following exceptions;-
(2) Wheel and Tyre combinations may be interchanged but must be from any of the above cars.
(3) Front Tyres may be trued and slick but not coated in any material to make them harder or change the nature, or the property of the tyre.
(4) Rear tyres may be trued but must not be coated or treated in any material to change the nature, or the property   of the tyre with the exception of cleaning the tyres with Lighter fluid.  Rear tyres must have perceptible tread all round the tyre and across the full width of the tyre  at the start of the race. Tyres MUST be dry on entry to the track
(5) All parts must be genuine Scalextric. Gears, axles, wheels etc. must be genuine replacement parts from any of the above cars.
(6) Only one chassis and One body per team is permitted and these will be marked during tech. before the race.
(7) Only standard Scalextric motors may be used. Any motor which is deemed to be dubious in respect to performance must be changed for a new, standard motor available from a free, blind choice in the raceway shop and purchased at the recommended retail price.
(8) No lowering or any other modifications may be made to the car with the exception of the trimming of the front splitter on Audi or Vectra to allow for front clearance.
(9) Bodies may be loosened, however body screw holes must be covered with tape.
(10) No parts may removed from the car with the exception of the traction magnet.
(11) It is not required that lights work, however, cars fitted with lights must have the bulb holder fitted, although the bulb itself may be removed.
(12) Teams may replace the motor during the race, however all motors used must be inspected and marked prior to the race or, purchased new from the Riverside shop immediately prior to fitting. The number of motor changes is unlimited.
(13) Wheels may be glued to axles. Axle bearings may be glued into chassis.
(14) Choice of guide pick up braid is free.
(15) Extra ballast in any form including lead is expressly forbidden.

ENTRY FEES: Fee per team £10.00
Latest time for entry 9am on the day of the race.
Practice Start 9am on the day of the race.
Technical inspection 10.30am.
Race Start 11.00am.  
All teams are guaranteed 4 hours of track time. The maximum number of teams is 16. Teams are invited from all clubs. Prebooking and prepayment of entry will guarantee entry. Prepayment may  be made by Visa or Mastercard. Contact Riverside Raceway by email or at 0191-414-1828.