BSCRA Hardbody

BSCRA Hardbody  Rules

BSCRA Hardbody F1 Rules

Cars – any Formula 1 car from the inception of F1 in 1950. It is expected that the majority of cars being used will be NSR or Scaleauto.

What is specifically allowed? Any commercially available chassis, any running gear, guide, braid. Long can motors up to 25k, S-Can up to 32k. High Mag motors such as BRM are allowed as there is no magnetic effect on the track.

Tyres must be black rubber – no urethane and no silicon.

Wheels no restriction, gears no restriction.

Maximum width of track (outer edge of tyre to outer edge of opposite tyre) is 68mm. (Note – some recent Scaleauto F1 cars have a front track outside this limit. In the interests of fairness to novices these cars will be allowed in their standard format – however, exploiting the rules, by more experienced racers, will be dimly viewed!)

Racing numbers (2 min) and driver must be present as must an interior that conceals the chassis and parts from above. The interior can be lightweight but must include a driver with steering wheel detail and must be painted.

BSCRA Hardbody Sports Rules

Cars – any post 1995 Sports Car that has raced. This will include some GT1 cars, LMP1 & 2 and Hybrid/hypercars. Cars normally raced in GT3/GTE events are not allowed.

What is allowed? Any commercially available chassis, any running gear, guide, braid. Long can motors (flat or standard height) up to 25k, S-Can up to 32k. High Mag motors are allowed – these have no effect on the track.

Tyres must be black rubber – no urethane and no silicon.

Wheels no restriction, gears no restriction. Wheels must not protrude beyond the width of the body, viewed from above.

Maximum width of track (outer edge of tyre to outer edge of opposite tyre) is 64mm.

Racing numbers (2 min) and driver must be present as must an interior that conceals the chassis and parts from above. The interior can be lightweight but must include a driver with steering wheel detail and must be painted.

BSCRA Hardbody GT3 Rules.

Body Shells: Must remain standard as supplied by the manufacturer. e.g. no trimming of wheel arches etc. White kits must be fully painted including the interior details. The rear wing must be fitted at the start of each race. Small details-door mirrors, windscreen wipers, roof ariel’s etc. may be omitted. Racing numbers (2 min) and driver must be present as must an interior that conceals the chassis and parts from above. The interior can be lightweight but must include a driver with steering wheel detail and must be painted.

Chassis – Must be plastic and commercially available. 3D printed may be used if generally available to purchase from recognised sources.

Motor - 30,000rpm long can limit. 32,000rpm short s-can limit. No mag motors.

Tyres - Must be black rubber – no urethane and no silicone.

Maximum width - Overall width across the front and rear wheels and tyres must be ≤ 64mm. Wheels must not protrude beyond the width of the body, viewed from above.

Weight/ballast can be added to the chassis and must be properly secured. Ballast must not be visible from the exterior of the model.

The following components are deemed free choice: wheels, guide, axles, axle bearings, axle spacers/stoppers, pinion, crown wheel, all screws, lead wire, braid, eyelets.

ONLY PARTS FROM HARD BODY MANUFACTURES CAN BE USED.

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