drw21 Posted January 14, 2020 Report Share Posted January 14, 2020 (edited) It's that time when we all get ready to race at the annual NSR Challenge in Nelson. This is a race for the classic sports cars made by NSR. If you have been to one of these events you will not want to miss out on the biggest RTR Slot Car meet NZ has to offer. Tony and his crew do an amazing job of hosting a very well organized race meeting and the racing is just a part of it. The cars provide very close racing and the atmosphere is awesome, we get together to race and have fun all weekend. A message from Tony.......... Hi Guys, just a reminder to book flights accommodation etc. for next year’s NSR challenge May 8-9-10, 2020 If you want to phone Saxton Lodge direct 03 5471375 you will get a discount using the name NSR Slot Car Nationals You will also get a discount voucher in the entry form for the Lodge Don’t use booking.com, as you won’t get the discount. Entry forms and rules will be out early next year and the only change will be you can now use wheel spacers. I will be limiting this event to 36 racers with preferential entry to the last year’s entrants first. To enter this not to be missed event - get hold of Tony via email......... hotslots1@outlook.com But wait - there's more.......... :ph34r: On the weekend there will be a race for the new NSR F1 cars. More details to follow................ There are a couple of minor changes to the car rules this year, nothing too serious. We can now fit longer axles and wheel spacers for greater stability and fit the new deep wood guide that NSR have recently released. NSR have updated their motors, the older Shark 20k (orange) and the new Evo Shark (screw in) motors are the motors to use. Below are the car rules. NSR Challenge Car Rules for 2020 - Ford GT Mk IV, P68, GT40, Porsche 917K and 908/3 Rims must be the same size as what comes with the car, ie: the same width and diameter All 4 tyres must still have the NSR logo on at least one side Gluing of front and rear tires to rims to enable truing is permitted The front tyres may be tapered and or coated with clear nail varnish or clear super glue to reduce friction All wheels must have NSR classic inserts fitted Wheel inserts may be narrowed but must look complete when in place Stock classic factory NSR chassis (black) only Stock classic factory NSR motor pod (red/orange) only Any NSR clip in or screw in guides and guide spacers may be used Front axle height adjusting screws may be used if chassis has this option Axle bushes may be glued to the motor pod Sticky tape may be fitted to the motor pod and chassis to dampen movement NSR suspension kits may be fitted All cars must use NSR 11-32 metal gears Axles may be replaced and spacers may be used (any brand) Axles must be solid and remain completely round Lead may be fitted to the motor pod, chassis and or body but must remain inside the car so that it can’t be touched when marshalling the car (magnet holders may be removed) Only the Shark 20K and 21.5 Shark motors may be used, motors can be glued and or screwed in position The motor shaft may be trimmed for clearance Bodies, driver/interiors and chassis must remain complete Complete full interior must be used White kit cars may be used but they must look period correct Minimum weight of each car is 80gms, during and after each race No other modifications and/or tweaks are permitted Any car may be re-scrutineered at any time during this event The body may be removed for further inspection Edited January 15, 2020 by drw21 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlotsNZ Posted January 14, 2020 Report Share Posted January 14, 2020 The Westport Club Captain and myself wish to lodge a "team entry" which will come attached to a case of JD's Honey. Please advise the amount of selective blindness we can expect from the chief scrutineer in return for our generosity in provision of lubricant. - And whether any extra is required to knobble all Blenheim cars, and Matt and Dion's entries. and Tonz of course..... Quote Recovering Lapsed Slot Addict * Custodian of many used screws (mostly loose ) * Total kidder * Companion of other delusional slot addicts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
branco Posted January 15, 2020 Report Share Posted January 15, 2020 I'm gonna fit 90mm rear axle, good luck getting past me!! 1 Quote 2019 NZ RTR Nationals Gt 3rd 2017 NZ RTR Nationals NSR Classic 2nd 2017 NZ RTR Nationals Group C 3rd 2017 NSR Classic Challenge 3rd 2015 NSR Classic Challenge 2nd 2014 NSR Classic Challenge 3rd 2015 Garden City Invitation Overall Champion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drw21 Posted January 15, 2020 Author Report Share Posted January 15, 2020 with enough honey JD's anything will pass the tech check!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlotsNZ Posted January 15, 2020 Report Share Posted January 15, 2020 Flights booked. For anyone else from HB area, I got $308 return from HB to Nelson. That's the cheapest I've been able to do it by a country mile, and included a checked bag. For anyone else going through Wellie-wood - I played with separate legs over Wellington and got a decent Nelson/Wellington leg each way, by going down Thursday lunchtime, coming back first flight Sunday, just means I miss the Sunday sprint. Quote Recovering Lapsed Slot Addict * Custodian of many used screws (mostly loose ) * Total kidder * Companion of other delusional slot addicts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlotsNZ Posted January 15, 2020 Report Share Posted January 15, 2020 Dave - can we use any axle/pod spacers, or do they have to be NSR ones? I have kazillions of every thickness in my war chest, just not any NSR ones. Quote Recovering Lapsed Slot Addict * Custodian of many used screws (mostly loose ) * Total kidder * Companion of other delusional slot addicts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drw21 Posted January 15, 2020 Author Report Share Posted January 15, 2020 (edited) Good spotting Mark, I have amended the rules accordingly. Axles and spacers can be from any brand. Branco - the inserts can't have holes drilled so ya can't run the 90mm axles. HA! Edited January 15, 2020 by drw21 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlotsNZ Posted January 15, 2020 Report Share Posted January 15, 2020 Branco - the inserts can't have holes drilled so ya can't run the 90mm axles. HA! 's okay Mark. I have some invisible paint for the ends Quote Recovering Lapsed Slot Addict * Custodian of many used screws (mostly loose ) * Total kidder * Companion of other delusional slot addicts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slotmadmac Posted January 15, 2020 Report Share Posted January 15, 2020 Enjoy the racing boys. Sadly, I’ll be overseas again this year in May and won’t be able to join in the fun. Quote Podiums are for short people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
branco Posted January 16, 2020 Report Share Posted January 16, 2020 Good spotting Mark, I have amended the rules accordingly. Axles and spacers can be from any brand. Branco - the inserts can't have holes drilled so ya can't run the 90mm axles. HA! I can if the wheels/inserts are at the end of the axle!! 1 Quote 2019 NZ RTR Nationals Gt 3rd 2017 NZ RTR Nationals NSR Classic 2nd 2017 NZ RTR Nationals Group C 3rd 2017 NSR Classic Challenge 3rd 2015 NSR Classic Challenge 2nd 2014 NSR Classic Challenge 3rd 2015 Garden City Invitation Overall Champion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drw21 Posted January 16, 2020 Author Report Share Posted January 16, 2020 now ya thinking!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drw21 Posted January 27, 2020 Author Report Share Posted January 27, 2020 Here is the official entry form and car rules for the 2020 NSR Challenge. Please read them carefully as there are some iportant changes from last year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drw21 Posted January 27, 2020 Author Report Share Posted January 27, 2020 (edited) On the Sunday we will have some racing for the newly released NSR F1 cars. If you haven't got one organized and you want to race one on the Sunday, get in contact with Tony to see what he has coming. Rules for these cars to follow asap, the car rules will be simple so that every one has the same chance of competing. Edited January 27, 2020 by drw21 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlotsNZ Posted January 28, 2020 Report Share Posted January 28, 2020 Beauty Dave, Tony said he won't have the poster ready for a bit, so I'll hack this around some for my Feb newsletter. Mac has bought a house set of the 86/89 and I have some coming for the shop and for myself. My only appeal, oh please let there not be red tyres Sincerely JDs peddler. Quote Recovering Lapsed Slot Addict * Custodian of many used screws (mostly loose ) * Total kidder * Companion of other delusional slot addicts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drw21 Posted January 30, 2020 Author Report Share Posted January 30, 2020 UPDATE............ The NSR is looking to be another great event, entries are filling up very quick. The F1 cars are almost in NZ and when we get our grubby little hands on them we will be fnializing the car rules for them so keep checking back here so you don't miss them. Tony will be posting them once they are sorted, they will be as simple as we can have them to keep the cost down and give us all the close racing we enjoy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drw21 Posted February 11, 2020 Author Report Share Posted February 11, 2020 (edited) NSR F1 update.................................... Here are the car rules for the NSR F1 cars that we will be racing on the same weekend as the NSR challenge........................ In basic terms they show you get your car, throw some numbers on it, glue and true the tires, add some lead up to 90 grams and then play with the screws till it runs how you want it to. A spring kit and axle stopper can be fitted if you feel the need. We have got some running and at this stage they have lots of brakes so a controller that can dial out some brakes would make racing the cars easier as they have so much rear grip. The boxer motor and the ratio are not an issue if you have a 1/2 decent controller. NSR F1 Car Rules Any of the NSR ’86-’89 F1 cars may be used General NSR F1 Cars must be complete with the appropriate visible details, driver, wings, inserts, scoops etc…. Only the KING EVO3 21.4k motor may be used, motor may be glued and or screwed into factory position All cars must use NSR F1 gears 10-27 A minimum ground clearance of .5mm is required for all entries, including chassis, gears, and bodywork Bodies, driver/interiors and chassis must remain complete Maximum weight of each car is 90gms, during and after each race No other modifications and/or tweaks are permitted other than what is listed below Chassis Stock NSR F1 factory NSR chassis (black) only Magnet and its holder may be removed Axles and spacers must be NSR items Axle bushes may be glued to the motor pod NSR #4860 axle stopper may be fitted to increase gear durability NSR spring kits are permitted Front axle position may be adjusted using the factory screw holes Stock NSR F1 factory NSR motor pod (red) only Stock NSR F1 clip in guide must be used Ballast may be fitted to the motor pod, chassis and or body but must remain inside the car so that it can’t be touched when marshaling the car Screws may be loosened for better performance Sticky tape may be fitted to the motor pod and chassis to dampen movement Wheels/Tires All rims and tires must be NSR F1 items - ie: the same width and diameter as what comes with the car Tires may be glue and trued Front tyres may be coned and or coated to reduce friction as long as the coating is clear, solid and stable All 4 tyres must have the NSR logo on at least one side All wheels must have NSR F1 inserts fitted, inserts may be narrowed but must look complete when in place Maximum width across front and rear axles is 67.5mm THE ONUS IS ON THE OWNER TO ENSURE THAT THEIR CAR COMPLIES WITH THE RULES Edited February 14, 2020 by drw21 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlotsNZ Posted February 12, 2020 Report Share Posted February 12, 2020 Oh Dave just so you know when doing numbers, I won't be there on Sunday for the F1 race. There may be some local club members not doing the main event, who want to come Sunday. Basic cost cutting - I got a cheap flight back to wellie-wood by departing early Sunday Quote Recovering Lapsed Slot Addict * Custodian of many used screws (mostly loose ) * Total kidder * Companion of other delusional slot addicts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drw21 Posted February 12, 2020 Author Report Share Posted February 12, 2020 No worries Mark, ya gotta do what ya gotta do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drw21 Posted February 13, 2020 Author Report Share Posted February 13, 2020 (edited) some ideas on NSR F1 car set up.................. glue and true all tires, add lead, sort screws and go racing............ this pic shows where I have placed lead, the complete car weighs 89.75 grams. this pic shows the front to back balance point, just in front of the top side scoops Edited February 13, 2020 by drw21 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlotsNZ Posted February 13, 2020 Report Share Posted February 13, 2020 Thanks Dave for the "definitive guide to tuning an 86/89". Saves me having to think when I get around to unboxing one. Quote Recovering Lapsed Slot Addict * Custodian of many used screws (mostly loose ) * Total kidder * Companion of other delusional slot addicts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drw21 Posted February 14, 2020 Author Report Share Posted February 14, 2020 Small update on the NSR F1 car rules....................... The line.......... Magnet and its holder must remain intact now reads........ Magnet and its holder may be removed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
branco Posted February 15, 2020 Report Share Posted February 15, 2020 Breaks my heart to see so much lead in a car. 1 Quote 2019 NZ RTR Nationals Gt 3rd 2017 NZ RTR Nationals NSR Classic 2nd 2017 NZ RTR Nationals Group C 3rd 2017 NSR Classic Challenge 3rd 2015 NSR Classic Challenge 2nd 2014 NSR Classic Challenge 3rd 2015 Garden City Invitation Overall Champion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alfahorn Posted February 15, 2020 Report Share Posted February 15, 2020 Branco it wont break your heart when you see how quick these can go ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drw21 Posted February 15, 2020 Author Report Share Posted February 15, 2020 Remember the 90 grams is a maximum not the usual of having a minimum weight. I ran my car at 85 grams and it was good one my home track, at 90 grams it was truckloads betterer!! These rear tires have a huge amount of grip and the more weight up front really helps to make them flow on the track more = more laps per 2 minute run. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlotsNZ Posted February 16, 2020 Report Share Posted February 16, 2020 Branco it wont break your heart when you see how quick these can go ! Ah yes, Alfa, there you are..... I seem to recall you beat me last year - beware, vengeance draweth nigh. [ I am always especially bold in my predictions when 3 months and 600km away ] Quote Recovering Lapsed Slot Addict * Custodian of many used screws (mostly loose ) * Total kidder * Companion of other delusional slot addicts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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