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The DUPR 2009 will be for GT type cars.
UPDATED 29th September 2008
Proxy races are a unique way for fellow slot car racers to compete against other racers whom, because of geographical reasons may never get to meet in person. It gives us all an opportunity to test our engineering and tuning skills by building cars that will have to run on a range of tracks, track surfaces and track power.
The aim is to build a car that will be smooth and easy to handle, strong enough to withstand the occasional ‘incident’, fast enough to run with the ‘pack’, and reliable enough to last the distance.
It also gives everyone who attends a hosts round a chance to look and learn from others outside our normal racing groups.
It is a chance to build cars which are possibly outside the norm from those we all race in a regular basis with more freedoms allowed for chassis development within a fixed set of guidelines.
Whether you are an ‘ace’ engineer or just race cars, or whether you have been involved in slots for many years or have recently joined you will ALWAYS learn something new about how to set cars up, what works and what doesn’t.
With the increased pace of factory chassis and motor development including the introduction of independent motor/rear axle pods and taking into account their often superior handling the proxy gives participants the chance to develop a manufactured chassis incorporating these developments whist retaining original body designs
Naturally we are made up of varying skill levels when it comes to chassis engineering and tuning. The chassis rules gives us all a chance to challenge our skills.
Nothing in the rules says you HAVE to cut and slice up a chassis to compete. So long as the car remains within the guidelines it can race.
You can either run a chassis/motor/rear axle in one piece ‘as supplied’ in GROUP 1 or run a RTR podded chassis or graft/engineer into an existing chassis a mass produced motor pod in GROUP 2. This will give entrants a choice as to how much engineering they are willing or able to undertake.
Due to the outstanding interest being shown in the 2009 proxy and in order to give hosts a better chance of running rounds which don’t last all day long a maximum limit of 32 cars per Group has been set. You can enter either Group but not both.
Please remember the series is about having fun and gaining knowledge. Whether it’s preparing your car, challenging your skills at tuning or just following the series as is mentioned every year.
“No sheep stations on the line here probably only bragging rights.”
1 The Cars
NOTE: If it’s not listed it’s not legal
1.1 Bodies
The 2009 DUPR is open to Modern GT type cars. Eligible RTR cars is available below
1.1.1 No external modification to wheel arches, wings, roof line allowed however internal material may be removed to facilitate wheel/tyre and chassis installation
1.1.2 Resin/Fibreglass bodies of other models other than those available from manufacturers as listed in the car list and that fall within the class may be allowed at the discretion of the organisers
1.1.3 Body width - Please see notes
1.1.4 Bodies may be painted in a "fantasy" livery but must have a minimum of 3 racing numbers
1.1.5 All cars must have all windows, if fitted to the original 1:1 prototype vacuum form plastic is acceptable. The window material must be transparent
1.1.6 The body shall be fitted with 3 dimensional interior consisting of at least a driver( head and shoulders), steering wheel and 2 seats vacuum form plastic is acceptable. NO part of the chassis should be seen through the windows/interior
1.1.7 Vacuum formed bodies are not allowed
1.1.8 Wheels must be centered in the wheel arch, +/- 1mm
1.1.9 Bodies to be secured to chassis using mounting screws
1.2 Chassis
1.2.1 The original RTR chassis must be retained from the guide mount to the front of the rear wheel openings
1.2.2 The original location of the guide mount must be retained.
1.2.3 Body/chassis combination must be as supplied by manufacturer. i.e. No swapping of bodies and chassis between models or manufacturers
1.2.4 If using a resin body ONLY chassis from RTR cars within the class may be used ie if the chassis is from a car that is not included in the class it cannot be raced.
1.2.5 A minimal amount of plastic may be removed from the area between the wheels to enable the chassis to fit under the body shell on resin/fibreglass cars.
1.2.6 A minimal amount of material may be removed from the area between the chassis ribs to allow fitment of a motor/axle cradle.
1.2.7 Minimum clearance of 1.6mm or 1/16 of an inch
1.2.8 No metal objects should be fixed under the chassis (location screws excepted)
1.2.9 Gears shall not touch the track surface at any time
1.2.10 No part of the chassis including guide flag shall be visible beyond the body when viewed from directly above
1.2.11 Bracing - Plastic or printed circuit board may be used to brace chassis components. Metal material is prohibited as chassis bracing with the exception of the following:
1.2.11.1 A brass sleeve may be inserted in the guide mount hole to allow fitment of a smaller diameter guide post.
1.2.11.2 The guide mount may be strengthened with a non metal material.
1.2.11.3 Metal rod bracing may be used between the rear of the motor and the rear axle/chassis on one piece (GROUP 1 – see below) chassis ONLY
1.2.12 No aftermarket or scratchbuilt chassis allowed, plastic or otherwise. If the chassis didn’t originally come with a body from the list of RTR cars its not allowed.
1.2.13 Two options are available for the chassis.
1.2.13.1 GROUP 1 -FIXED MOTOR CHASSIS
Chassis, motor and rear axle to be one piece. i.e. If the original chassis is a solid one piece design it may not be articulated or have a floating motor/rear axle pod installed. All motor mounting points and rear axle position/method of installation must be as per original design (See notes)
1.2.13.2 GROUP 2 - PODDED MOTOR TYPE CHASSIS
1.2.13.3 ANY car from within the class may have its chassis may be modified to incorporate ANY commercially produced motor/rear axle pod except NSR. Modified chassis must be one piece between the axles and the wheel base must remain as standard (+/- 3mm). All motor mounting points and rear axle position/method of installation must be as per original design (See notes)
1.2.14 Owner's name must be written/engraved on chassis (not with tape) plus body screw adjustment information on car underside is encouraged.
1.3 Magnets
1.3.1 No traction magnets allowed in any shape or form
Note: With the advent of super strong magnets in motors all cars will be tested using a magnet marshal. The information gathered will provide the foundations which will help with the forming of future methods for controlling their influence on a cars performance
1.4 Wheels/Tyres
Wheels and tyres must have the look and ‘feel’ of scale representations.
1.4.1 NO SILICON TYRES WHAT-SO-EVER
1.4.2 No foam content allowed in the tyres.
1.4.3 No ‘space saver’ or Delrin front wheels allowed
1.4.4 Front wheels must in contact with the track surface – no tripods
1.4.5 All rear tyres to be a minimum diameter of 19mm at the start of the series (see notes)
1.4.6 Free choice of rubber/urethane tyres including but not exclusive to NSR, Ninco, SCX, FLY, Scalextric, Cartrix, Proslot, Slot.it P Series, Ortmanns and MJK
1.4.7 Free choice of wheels (plastic, alloy hubs) however ALL hubs must be fitted with 3D wheel inserts replicating the styles of the period the 1:1 car raced in.
1.4.8 Wheels/tyres should not run outside the cars bodywork .i.e. if you see wheels and or tyres when viewed from above then they are illegal and must be made narrower and have an overall track width no greater than 64mm
1.5 Tyre Treatments
SUBJECT TO THE TRACK OWNERS APPROVAL ONLY (See section 4 hosting a round). Water with some dish washing liquid mixed into a sponge/damp cloth. No chemical/solvents (WD40 etc) to be used.
1.6 Gears, axles & guides
1.6.1 Free choice of gears, axles, guides and braids
1.6.2 1 guide per car.
1.6.3 NO ballraces allowed
1.7 Weight
1.7.1 No limit on weight however no ballast may be used on any external chassis or body surface i.e. ballast used must be retained within the topside of the Chassis no ballast fitted to the bottom of the chassis
1.8 Motors
1.8.1 Any commercially available motor can be used with the exclusion of ‘rare earth’ magnet and ‘strap’ type motors. (refer note at 1.3.1)
2 Entering the DUPR 2009
2.1 Entries
2.1.1 Entries open Midnight 14th September 2008. One entry ONLY per person.
2.1.2 Cars must conform to ALL DUPR 2009 rules and regulations.
2.1.3 Entries will ONLY be considered completed AFTER payment has been made. Cars however need not be sent until closer to the event starting date (see below) Payment can be made by direct deposit or Paypal or snail mail. Please email dupr2009@startline.net.au for details and postal address for cars. (see notes)
2.1.4 There shall be an entry fee of $14.00AUD for Australian entries. Overseas entries shall be $18.00USD (all fees include the cost of return postage.) The fee is to cover postage costs of cars from one state to the next. If any money is left over, it will be donated to the AUSLOT forums host to put towards the hosting of the forum.
2.1.5 Cars to be received at AASTES before the 13/02/09. All entries MUST be accompanied by a completed entry form
2.1.6 A maximum of 32 entries per Group will be accepted giving a possible field of 64 cars which is far higher than previous DUPRs. It is imperative you list whether your entry is for GROUP 1 chassis (fixed) or GROUP 2 chassis (podded) at time of entry. Should a Group be filled before your payment has been received you can either change Groups or obtain a refund
2.1.7 Points shall not be awarded unless a full series entry fee is received by the organisers
2.2 Scrutineering, Modifications and Repairs to Cars
2.2.1 Once a car has been scrutineered/teched for the series its mechanical specification may not be changed, i.e.; no changes of motor spec. or gear ratio.
2.2.2 A panel consisting of AASTES, LBROKE, SPORTS RACER, WIZARDGM, KALPFELLP & ESPSIX to have final say on any eligibility issues for the duration of the event.
2.2.3 Minor servicing of each car may be carried out by the round host before qualifying begins. Items to be checked will be body screws, tyres, ground clearance and braids cleaned. If a fault is found during servicing the owner will be contacted for advice on what to do.
2.2.4 In the event of a mechanical failure during a race, the car may be withdrawn temporary repairs cannot be made without interfering with the running of day’s heats. In such an event the owner will be notified after the race that the car shall require repairs and or replacement of the failed parts. If a repair is required to be made before the next round the owner should notify the organizers what they wish to be done to make good the repairs or return the car to the owner. If the car owner wishes the damaged car to be sent home for repair between races the owner must pay all expenses incurred.
2.2.5 All replacements must be like for like (e.g. 10T plastic pinion replaced with 10T plastic pinion)
2.3 Penalties
2.3.1 If at any time throughout the series a car is found to not comply with the regulations, the car will be withdrawn from the series and the owner notified of the non compliance and asked if they want to bring the car into compliance. Any car found to be non compliant shall forfeit all accrued points to that date. The owner can ask the organizers to make good the car and continue with the series or have it returned to them for repairs and returned to the series or withdrawn.
2.3.2 Any request to add or remove ballast will be allowed during the first 4 rounds subject to a 10 point penalty
2.3.3 Any car that requires a tyre change during the series will incur a 25 point penalty per set changed
2.3.4 All costs incurred will be paid by the entrant.
3 Race format
3.1 Number of rounds
3.1.1 Depending on the number of tracks available but with an upper limit of 10 rounds taking in as many States and Territories as possible
3.2 Race length
3.2.1 All racing to be of a timed format only
3.2.2 The minimum total race time per car should be no shorter than 12 minutes total race time. (I.e. 4 minutes per lane on a three lane track, three minutes per lane on a four lane track.....) with partial laps recorded
3.3 Points
3.3.1 At the end of the days racing the winner is awarded 100 points and the remainder of the field points are calculated as a percentage of the winners laps score
Formulae is [Laps completed/winners laps] * 100
4 Hosting a Round
Prior to the series beginning all hosts should supply details about their tracks. This is so entrants can get a ‘feel’ for the type of conditions they must build a car to handle. He host track should have as minimum requirements 3 lanes plus electronic/PC timing and lap recording. Each car is to be raced in a fair and equal manner, and subject to the same track conditions. The preferred/recommended track voltage is 12 volts however it is recognized the host will determine what is best for his track conditions, but should be at equal for all cars. Local entries on the may run at the hosts discretion.
Details should include
4.1.1 Track surface
4.1.2 Number of lanes
4.1.3 Power supply/voltage
4.1.4 Software used
4.2 Guidelines for hosting a round
These are some guidelines for hosting a round in the DUPR 2009 series
4.2.1 The host should test the cars in the week before the event
• Host should ensure all cars have the minimum clearance of 1.6mm or 1/16 of an inch for all body and chassis parts before each round. If you are concerned about a cars ride height and that it may cause damage to the track surface contact the car owner and explain your concerns
• If the host agrees the accepted method of tyre treatment for the series is water with some dish washing liquid mixed into a sponge/damp cloth. No chemical/solvents (WD40 etc) to be used on any tyres.
4.2.2 The host should organise for enough skilled drivers, marshals and note takers to run the event.
4.2.3 If possible decide on who will drive and allow them to get the feel for the cars before the event
• Select the lane to be used for qualifying and get one of the faster drivers to qualify the cars. Remember to keep track of times, etc. to post in the results. Entrants are always interested in feedback/performance
• On race night check all the cars and clean the braids and tyres.
• The cars are then set out in the running order to make things easy.
• Allocate which lane each driver will race on. Each driver should remain on that lane for the duration of the event so that they get to drive each car under similar conditions.
• The race is then run with the cars rotating across the lanes each bracket and the drivers remaining on the lane.
• Entrants should not drive their own car in any round. A substitute driver shall be nominated
• After the dust settles, the round host should check cars for damage and undertake repairs etc... as per the DUPR 2009 regulations (contact the car's owner and sort out what needs to be done.) Then box them up and post/deliver to the next host.
5 MISC.
5.1 Organisation
The co-ordinator of the 2009 Down Under Proxy Series is AASTES. During the setting up and running of this series a panel consisting AASTES, LBROKE, SPORTS RACER, WIZARDGM, KALPFELLP & ESPSIX shall assist in adjudicating on any issue or dispute. A simple majority vote shall decide any outcome.
The organizers decision is final. No appeal is available. The Organizers also reserve the right to withdraw any entry should the need arise.
6 GENERAL
6.1.1 If you have a query regarding eligibility of a particular car please contact the organizers with documentary and or photographic evidence to support your entry. If you are unsure of the eligibility of the car or compliance with the rules please check with the organizers before sending the car.
6.1.2 The onus is on the entrant to ensure that their car complies with the rules. Basically if it is not in the rules you can’t do it.
6.1.3 Do not ask the organizers to tell you where it says you can do something, as it is more likely that you will be asked where it says you can.
7 DISCALIMER
Entrants should understand that no responsibility is accepted by the organisers, hosts or participants of the Down Under Proxy Race Series 2009 for the loss and/or damage to your cars or equipment supplied either before, during or after the series is conducted.
Please have fun when preparing your car and have more when the series begins, remember that there are no sheep stations on the line here probably only bragging rights.
8 ELEGIBLE CAR LIST
Eligible Bodies for GT1/2/3 1999-2009: (see notes)
AutoArt:
Lamborghini Diablo GTR
Lamborghini Gallardo
Lamborghini Murcielago
Mazda RX8
Nissan 350Z
Porsche 911 GT3RS
Porsche 911 (997) GT3R
Carrera:
BMW Z4 M
Corvette C6R
Ferrari 575 GTC
Maserati MC12
Porsche 911 RSR
Cartrix:
BMW Z3
Honda NSX
Fly/GB Track:
(including racing versions)
BMW M3 GTR
Corvette C5R
Ferrari F40
Dodge Viper
Lister Storm
Marcos LM600
Porsche GT1
Saleen S7R
Venturi
ProSlot:
Ferrari F355 (Policar)
Ferrari F360 Modena
Porsche GT2
Porsche GT3
MB Slot:
Pagani Zonda
Ferrari 430 Challenge
NINCO:
Ascari K21
Audi TT-R
BMW M3 GTR
Callaway Corvette
Ferrari F50
Ferrari 360 Modena
Honda NSX JGTC
Lamborghini Gallardo
Lexus SC 430
McLaren F1 GTR
Mercedes CLK GTR
Mosler MT900R
Nissan 350Z JGTC
Porsche GT3R
Porsche GT1
Porsche 911 (997)
Renault Megane Trophy
Toyota Supra JGTC
Scalextric:
Aston Martin DBR9
Dodge Viper
Ferrari 430
Honda NSX JGTC
Jaguar XKRS
Maserati MC12
Maserati Cambiocorsa Trophy/Trofeo
Nissan Skyline GTR JGTC
Nissan 350Z JGTC
Porsche GT3
Porsche GT1
Toyota Supra JGTC
TVR Tuscan
SCX:
Aston Martin DBR9
Corvette C6R
Ferrari F40
Ferrari 360 GTC Modena
Ferrari 550 GTS Maranello
Morgan Aero 8
Porsche 911 (997) GT3 Cup
Porsche GT1
Porsche GT2
Porsche GT3 (Pro)
SEAT Toledo GT
SEAT Cupra
Slot.It:
McLaren GTR
TeamSlot:
Saleen S7R
Note : if electing to run a resin body it MUST run on a chassis from this list of cars
ENTRY FORM
There shall be an entry fee of $14.00 AUD for Australian entries. Overseas entries shall be $18.00 USD (all fees include the cost of return postage.)
The fee is to cover postage costs of cars from one state to the next. If any money is left over, it will be donated to the AUSLOT forums host to put towards the hosting of the forum.
Owner’s name must be written on chassis. Either painted or engraved, no tape plus body screw adjustment information on car underside is encouraged.
Entrants name – nickname
Contact details
(email or/and phone number)
Return address for car
Please list below the manufacturer details for others to see what goes into making a Proxy Car.
Body design
Chassis (Podded/Non podded)
Motor
Gear make and ratio
Wheels and tyres
Weight
Entrants should understand that no responsibility is accepted by the organisers, hosts or participants of the Down Under Proxy Race Series 2009 for the loss and/or damage to your cars or equipment supplied either before, during or after the series is conducted.
Host Track details
Please list below should include the requested details plus any other items you may think are relevant. The idea is to give others a better understanding of your track conditions which will help as they prepare cars for the 2009 DUPR.
Naturally an address is needed to help coordinate shipping cars from one location to the next.
Track Name
Contact details
Track address
Track length
Number of lanes
Track surface
What voltage do you intend running at?
Software used
Is the track magnetic
Notes:
9 Notes and explanations
Although 12 volts is the preferred power setting for the series its recognize that each host knows intimately what works best for his track. So long as the voltage is equal for all cars on all lanes. We are aware some tracks may run at a lower voltage so everyone will know what to expect.
The NSR Mosler is not eligible. This decision is based on feedback from the forum due to its potential to be a dominate performer. The model was purposed built and released in sufficient in numbers to allow it run in the specific overseas championships.
A minimum rear wheel diameter has been established as in recent years cars have be appearing with very small and somewhat out of scale looking rear wheels.
Motor installation and rear axle position and method of installation must be as per original design which means you can’t remove motor mounts from the chassis. Likewise the rear axle must still be ‘as designed. If you have modified these it will be classified as chassis GROUP two (podded)
Ninco chassis that have the motor ONLY held within a screw in cradle are NOT classed as PODDED as the rear axle mounts are still part of the main chassis. The cradle on these chassis was design purely to facilitated differing motor shapes not improve handling
Even if a podded chassis has all it’s mounting screws tightened as much as possible or the pod is glued in place the chassis will still be classified as chassis GROUP two (podded)
Some concern has been raised about some models width being outside the original 64mm maximum width even though they are on the list. This width was set based on recieved information which has since proved inacurate. As such the regulation re body width has been removed. However the track width MUST be 64mm or less and tyres/wheels MUST NOT be visible beyond the bodywork when viewed from above.
Hosts have the right to protect their investment and have the right to withdraw any car they feel may cause damage to their tracks due to lack of ground clearance. The 1.6mm clearance has always been in place. Its designed to give cars enough height off the track so as not to damage the surface of hosts tracks who are kind enough to allow us all to race at their venues. When asking what would be an expectable clearance you have to go with the largest clearance mentioned else you end up with a situation where a car is OK for one track yet not OK at another. Without a minimum clearance we are all left up to the individual hosts track conditions with no base line with which to prepare cars.
What I do know is, based on feedback from hosts, anything below 1.0mm and you may start to run the risk of having your cars not accepted at some tracks no matter what the rules say. If I lowered the starting height for the series to 1.2mm there is no room for wear.
The class list is final – if its not on the list its not going to race
I have set up an email count called dupr2009@startline.net.au (which will be operating after Midnight) only because that inbox has no size limit and I can access it anytime. Please use this email address when asking how/who to make payment to. If paying direct please call it DUPR2009. If paying PayPal I will sent an email request for payment.
You don’t have to send your car till next year but in order to secure an entry in the Group of your choice remember it is a first come first served basis. At the time of entry please state which GROUP you wish to enter. Once entered you will be allocated a number. With 32 places in each group there should be plenty of room for everyone.
The latest boxer motors available generate considerable down force compared to motors of the past. Next generation motors will be generating even more magnetic downforce. These motors are specifically aimed at the European racing where NINCO track is the standard track raced on. They can have quite a beneficial effect on such tracks however tracks raced on in past DUPRs have tended to be non magnetic so such motors will have no traction advantage. I will however be magnet marshalling all entries in order to gather data to help with possible future restrictions on such motors should it be required. Hopefully hosts will again let us all know prior to the series start if their track is magnet or non magnetic.
I have also decided to hold a ‘Contours de Elegance’ where hosts will select the best entry based on both build and appearance. Hosts are to pick their best 5 cars and send their selections to me to collect and publish at the series end. Hopefully this will encourage you to let loose your creative juices on paint work and general chassis presentation.
The bottom line is get your entries in early. For first time entrants, this is a great opportunity to learn from others. If you can, try and get along to a round if one is held near you as it gives you a fantastic chance to look at how other racers put their cars together which can only be of benefit to your long term enjoyment of our common passion.
Edited by aastes, 30 September 2008 - 12:09 AM.
