2022 Retro Construction Regulations

[Mark Fox]

2022 - RULE UPDATE & APPROVED BODIES LISTING

I have updated the Retro Construction Regulations that have been out there for a while

The updated version is essentially identical to that last posted however there are a few clarifications included and some small changes.

There are three distinct alterations: -

Chassis Construction

Regulation CA -2a
Materials
Non structural PCB such as used in the "Scale" car racing and/or earring butterfly clips may be used for lead wire management.

Regulation CA -2d
Bearings
I have been made aware that quite a large number of Retro cars have been purchased from the USA and many of these have been fitted with ball races in the rear.
You may keep them in and not go through the palaver of changing to oilites and the rules have been changed to reflect this.

Regulation CA-7b
Tape / Lead
This regulation previously stated that any tape must be applied to the top of the chassis only has never been enforced.
To accept the common practice of how tape is actually used you may now use tape which is on the bottom of the car to moderate body or chassis movement so long as the clearance rules are adhered to.

Approved Body lists are also included below.

2022 Regulations

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Approved Bodies:-

SCRRA Can-Am
https://www.tsrfcars.com/SCRRA/scrra_ca ... es_web.htm

SCRRA Coupes
https://www.tsrfcars.com/SCRRA/scrra_co ... es_web.htm

SCRRA F1
https://www.tsrfcars.com/SCRRA/scrra_f1 ... es_web.htm

SCRRA RetroPro
https://www.tsrfcars.com/scrra_rp_legal_bodies_web.htm

IRRA Can-Am, Coupe, F1 and Can-Am Plus
http://www.irraslotracing.com/sitebuild ... y_list.pdf
Plus:- RTR McKee

NOTE
IRRA Can-Am Plus bodies are eligible for Retro Pro racing
Any legal CanAm body is eligible for Retro Pro racing

Here is a quick one page reference table for CanAm as well: -

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Regards

[stoo23]

Just a Note to thank you for ALL the 'Work' on these Reg's Mark.

Whilst Not being able to do Much,.. Errr,.. Almost NO racing this year,.. ,..

Your efforts in regard to the above should be applauded,.. and ARE, I am sure truly appreciated by ALL.

But then,.. I mean,.. What Else would/should I have 'expected' from you,...??,..

[neiljb]

Great work Mark. No problems running with this. When will the regs come into play?

[Mark Fox]

Thanks Stoo and Neil.

As previously mentioned these Regs were initiated by Wayne proposing a Worlds Retro Race next year and also the introduction of the RetorPro Class at Raceworld.

We needed a set of Regs that brokered no inconsistencies/anomalies and were simple and concise. At the same time they needed to be realistic wrt to what has been happening in reality.

I recognise that there is no governing body or rules committee for Retro Racing and so it has thus fallen to the individual track owner / race organiser to determine what actually happens. In reality I don't think this will change when it comes to track sponsored club series etc and neither is their a compelling argument that it should.

HOWEVER I believe it is absolutely critical for events that are along the lines of State Titles, National Titles and World Titles that there is a consistently applied set of Regs so as anybody attending these races will know what to expect and more importantly know that all competitors are are on the same playing field.

I am certain from my discussions with him that Wayne is keen to get the ball rolling on this basis and that the Retro Nationals in October (which includes a RetroPro Race) will definitely be run according to these Regs.

[neiljb]

Great. Let's do it for the Nats in Oct.

[dtslot]

HI ALL
Just returned from US roadtrip,
Mark, great job on the regs and collating of all materials.
Big thanks for all your efforts
DARRYL

[Mark Fox]

Great to have you back.

[Mark Fox]

EDITED:- APPROVED BODIES LISTING

Note that I have updated the link to the SCRRA and IRRA aproved bodies listings as at 5 January 2019

Cheers

[Mark Fox]

Hi All

Please note that I have edited the regulations and body lists for the upcoming year.

Cheers

[dtslot]

Hi Mark, well done ! looking forward to now having easy to read rules and pics for all of us racers to build, rebuild, alter, adjust , and all to be on the same page , as it should be.,, Thanks again for your continuing efforts to promote our hobby, and help and support those who need help in car adjustments and setup . We all now have plenty of time to make any alterations if needed, and if you dont know how, just ask for assistance,, and you will get it !! cheers Darryl

[Mark Fox]

Thanks Darryl,
And as you say - 'We are here to help'

[Kieran]

I couldn't get the links to work for the approved bodies.

[stoo23]

I couldn't get the links to work for the approved bodies.

Hmmm,... NO and the 'links' don't seem to function via the US SlotBlog site either

Will Have to Investigate and see if we can provide appropriate 'Links' or List.

[stoo23]

I think part of the 'Issue', is that the SCRRA as it Was,.. no longer really exists.
So perhaps that is partly to do with the 'Broken' links.

Here is a 'link' to the IRRA Approved body list pdf, which should at least give you Some guide,.. the reason behind the use of the SCRRA list was simply that it was Less Restrictive AND was based on and around the 'Group' that basically started the whole Retro 'Movement'

http://irraslotracing.com/sitebuilderco ... y_list.pdf

[Kieran]

That list contains some very cool stock cars. I approve!