Wednesday, December 10, 2014

Want to Race a SHMUC?


The ISF has been racing since 2000. Indyslotcar since 1993. Most drivers in both series race in both series in some capacity. You wouldn't think there would be room for another series.
There is!
Sometimes racers just need to jump into a car and race for the pure joy of it.
Mario Andretti, AJ Foyt, Tony Stewart all race other cars just for the fun of it.
ISF champion John Wiedemann came up with just an idea for drivers to imitate those legends.
The Super Hot Modified Unlimited Championship.

Rules for the rule-less racing series to be known as the Super Hot Modified Unlimited Championship (SHMUC).

Chassis: Tyco 440 chassis. Any Tyco (440, 440x2, 440x3), (USA, Malaysian, European), (wide or narrow) chassis can be utilized.  Chassis must not be modified, shaved, or cut in any way.  Chassis must be stock and not physically altered (chassis can be mentally altered).

Body: Any slotcar body that you can get to fit on the chassis without altering the body or chassis and will remain on the chassis during normal racing conditions is allowed.  All wings and windows that are stock to the body must remain.  Older bodies can be missing items like side pipes, exhaust but any larger holes in the body caused by the missing pieces should be filled or taped up (this will be on a case by case basis with majority vote by event drivers ruling).

Electrical system:  Any way that you want to modify/replace the way the power gets to the motor is up to you, as long as there are no modifications to the chassis or body as noted above – they cannot be altered.

Armature:  Any arm that fits into the chassis without modification to the chassis is allowed.

Magnets:  Any magnets that fit into the chassis without modifications to the chassis are allowed.  Magnets can be glued or attached to the chassis in any way as long as they stay attached under normal racing conditions and do not alter the chassis.

Tires/Wheels: Run any tires/wheels that you would like.

Races
Heat races will be 6 minutes: two 3 minute halves with ISF style lane switch.
Top four drivers by lap/distance transfer to feature.
Feature race will be 8 minutes: two 4 minute halves with ISF style lane switch.
Unlimited offs for all races.  Race is only stopped for multicar accidents.

Race Schedule (in conjunction with ISF events)
10/23     RAPIDS
11/13     BADGER RACEWAY
1/15       TURTLE CREEK
1/29       DECKERTRING
3/26       RAPIDS

Points Awarded
1st                          18
2nd                        15
3rd                         12
4th                         10
5th                         7
6th                         5
7th                         3
8th or less           1

Have fun drivers!
Anything that keeps me employed can be all bad!
Until then...it's not bad being in the pits!
Steve "The Wrench" Ratchett