COVID Plan and Ways of Working - Updated June 2021
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Updates and changes to Ways of Working and Covid Plan not covered in the above documents.
- July 20th 2021 - In line with the lifting of Government restrictions, numbers at FLBT are no longer restricted. Distancing should be maintained where possible, and rostrums will continue to be used. Face masks are to be worn at all times within the Hall.
- August 23rd 2021 - The Church Hall have granted permission for the use of the kitchen. Please keep use to a minimum and only for the use of making drinks.
Rules 2021
FLBT Technical Rules Overview
FLBT technical rules aim to be inclusive to all abilities, budgets and ages.
The rules are split into 5 classes which are regularly raced as part of the regular Tuesday FLBT calendar. Other races will have specific rules as required eg Enduros and Retro rounds.
Our classes range from close to ‘box stock’ with minimal changes available, to classes where most components can be upgraded or replaced to permit the racer to fully optimise their racing platform. This generally also relates to the speed of the cars.
All classes have the ability to be run with ‘out of the box’ cars.
Classes rated in changes available (and in general speed) are:
FLBT technical rules aim to be inclusive to all abilities, budgets and ages.
The rules are split into 5 classes which are regularly raced as part of the regular Tuesday FLBT calendar. Other races will have specific rules as required eg Enduros and Retro rounds.
Our classes range from close to ‘box stock’ with minimal changes available, to classes where most components can be upgraded or replaced to permit the racer to fully optimise their racing platform. This generally also relates to the speed of the cars.
All classes have the ability to be run with ‘out of the box’ cars.
Classes rated in changes available (and in general speed) are:
- Classic F1 (very basic changes)
- Touring (very basic changes)
- Classic GT (moderate changes)
- Formula Libra (most parts changeable)
- Le Mans (most parts changeable)
The PDFs below contain the rules for the 2021 season, if unsure of legitimacy of any part please ask.
Note: Any car not deemed legal may be raced; however it will not be eligible to race in finals, or score championship points.
Note: Any car not deemed legal may be raced; however it will not be eligible to race in finals, or score championship points.
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New for 2021 - Track build Guide:
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Club Rules & Etiquette (updated May 21):
FLBT regular races are on Tuesday Evenings.
Race fees are £5 per night, with first attendance free.
Doors open no earlier than 07:00 for track building and room setup. Track 'ON' is no earlier than 07:45.
Access to the track once built will be announced by a race controller. Work on cars and open tool boxes is discouraged during track building to enable the focus on this task.
Due to the weight and size of the track sections, at least 2 persons should lift each track section. No single lifts should be attempted.
ALL cars are to be submitted to a race controller before being placed on the track to ensure adherence to technical rules. Checks may be carried out at any time.
No food or drink should be brought near the track. No objects are to be placed on the track surface. The only items permitted on the track surface are the cars. Tyres should be cleaned away from the track surface.
Swearing, shouting and poor conduct will not be tolerated.
Children remain the responsibility of parents / carers and should be supervised at all times.
FLBT will not be held responsible for any damage or loss to any equipment or persons.
Race night formats are:
Heats and Finals (best 3 of 4 timed heats, qualify for ascending finals with step up positions)
Segmented (all lanes count towards an overall score and result)
For Heats and Finals and Laps and Finals, any number of cars (typically up-to max 4) may be used by racer during qualifying. During finals, only one car may be used which must have competed in the qualifying heats, and completed the equivalent of one qualifying heat.
Segmented racing uses Parc Ferme conditions. Racers may use a maximum of 2 cars during the racing.
Points will be scored from 1st place to 15th as follows: 25,20,16,13,11,10,9,8,7,6,5,4,3,2,1.
All racers after 15th place will receive 1 point.
Marlborough Cup (Postponed for 2021, resuming in 2022): Running alongside the normal FLBT Championship, for which there will be eight rounds, one for each of the classes that we normally race at the club throughout the year.
Points will be awarded in the same way as the normal championship, i.e.: 1st – 25 / 2nd – 20 / 3rd – 16, then 13, 11, 10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3 and 2, then 1 point for every other competitor lower than 14th place.
Points gained for Marlborough Cup rounds will also count towards the main FLBT Championship. Race-night subs as usual (£5.00).
See the FLBT Calendar for the 2021 Marlborough Cup dates (denoted by *MC)
Membership will be a nominal fee, and will entitle persons to vote for changes at the annual AGM.
FLBT regular races are on Tuesday Evenings.
Race fees are £5 per night, with first attendance free.
Doors open no earlier than 07:00 for track building and room setup. Track 'ON' is no earlier than 07:45.
Access to the track once built will be announced by a race controller. Work on cars and open tool boxes is discouraged during track building to enable the focus on this task.
Due to the weight and size of the track sections, at least 2 persons should lift each track section. No single lifts should be attempted.
ALL cars are to be submitted to a race controller before being placed on the track to ensure adherence to technical rules. Checks may be carried out at any time.
No food or drink should be brought near the track. No objects are to be placed on the track surface. The only items permitted on the track surface are the cars. Tyres should be cleaned away from the track surface.
Swearing, shouting and poor conduct will not be tolerated.
Children remain the responsibility of parents / carers and should be supervised at all times.
FLBT will not be held responsible for any damage or loss to any equipment or persons.
Race night formats are:
Heats and Finals (best 3 of 4 timed heats, qualify for ascending finals with step up positions)
Segmented (all lanes count towards an overall score and result)
For Heats and Finals and Laps and Finals, any number of cars (typically up-to max 4) may be used by racer during qualifying. During finals, only one car may be used which must have competed in the qualifying heats, and completed the equivalent of one qualifying heat.
Segmented racing uses Parc Ferme conditions. Racers may use a maximum of 2 cars during the racing.
Points will be scored from 1st place to 15th as follows: 25,20,16,13,11,10,9,8,7,6,5,4,3,2,1.
All racers after 15th place will receive 1 point.
Marlborough Cup (Postponed for 2021, resuming in 2022): Running alongside the normal FLBT Championship, for which there will be eight rounds, one for each of the classes that we normally race at the club throughout the year.
Points will be awarded in the same way as the normal championship, i.e.: 1st – 25 / 2nd – 20 / 3rd – 16, then 13, 11, 10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3 and 2, then 1 point for every other competitor lower than 14th place.
Points gained for Marlborough Cup rounds will also count towards the main FLBT Championship. Race-night subs as usual (£5.00).
See the FLBT Calendar for the 2021 Marlborough Cup dates (denoted by *MC)
Membership will be a nominal fee, and will entitle persons to vote for changes at the annual AGM.
Committee Members:
Secretary: Andy Whorton
Treasurer: Neal Callaghan
Karl Bryant
Mike Perkins
Graham Mattingley
Contact of the committee should be made via the contact form within this website.
Secretary: Andy Whorton
Treasurer: Neal Callaghan
Karl Bryant
Mike Perkins
Graham Mattingley
Contact of the committee should be made via the contact form within this website.
Links
Slotforum. The portal to Slot car information
Race Coordinator is a free alternative slot car lap counting software package for the PC.
Home of the British Slot Car Racing Association.
For 1/32 and 1/24 scale racing. FLBT are Club members of BSCRA
Southwick Slot Car club in West Wiltshire
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THORL. 1/64 HO Scale Racing.
FLBT hosts national rounds and several members compete.
MBR. Building Hewland gearboxes for motorsport. Sponsors of FLBT endurance events
Pendle Slot Racing. Suppliers of Cars, Kits and Spares.
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