
PRE-WAR GP
SPIRIT OF THE CLASS
This class is open to Grand Prix and Voiturette cars that raced just before the Second World War in International Grand Prix competition.
The aim is to recreate the flare and elan of these pre-war races as nation challenged nation with technical and engineering advances. This class is open to GP or Voiturette cars run between 1935 and 1939.
We feel that the list of eligible cars is comprehensive. However, if you think any other cars may be eligible then please check with the scrutineers for clarification BEFORE buying or building to avoid disappointment at a later stage.
ELIGIBLE CARS
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Alfa Romeo Monza GP
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Alfa Romeo Tipo5 GP
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Alfa Romeo Bimoto GP
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Alfa Romeo 8C/12C GP
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Alfa Romeo Tipo 308 GP
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Alfa Romeo 312 GP
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Alfa Romeo T158 Voiturette
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Alfa Romeo 512 Voiturette
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Auto Union A GP
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Auto Union B GP
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Auto Union C GP
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Auto Union D GP
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Maserati 26M GP
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Maserati V5 GP
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Maserati 8CTF GP
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Delage Straight 8 Voiturette
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Mercedes W25 GP
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Mercedes W125 GP
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Mercedes W154 GP
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Mercedes W165 Voiturette
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SEFAC GP
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Talbot 8C Voiturette
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Amilcar MC0 Voiturette
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Bugatti 35 Voiturette
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Bugatti 54 GP
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Bugatti 59 GP
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Bugatti 59/50B GP
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Delahaye 145 GP
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Delahaye 155 Mono GP
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Delage 3lt GP
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ERA Voiturette
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ERA GP1/2 GP
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Maserati 8C GP
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Maserati 8CM GP
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Maserati 4C GP
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Maserati 6C 34 GP
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Maserati V8R1 GP
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Maserati 4CM Voiturette
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Maserati 4CM Special Voiturette
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Maserati 6CM Voiturette
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Maserati 4CL Voiturette
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Monaco Trossi GP
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MG K3 Voiturette
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Salmson 8C Voiturette
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Talbot 90 Mono Side GP
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Talbot 90 Mono Cent GP
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Zoller Voiturette
BODIES
Hard body of a prototypical car. The body must be solidly fitted to the chassis in such a way as to truly represent the car being depicted. It cannot appear to be lowered to chassis relative to the 1:1 original.
All body shells must be made of hard plastic, glass fibre, resin, wood, metal or a similar material.
Fixings should not be visible from above or to the sides of the body. Tape may only be used for emergency repairs to hold the body to the chassis. All body fixings must be securely fixed to prevent loosening/dropping off during racing.
Vacuum formed bodies are not permitted.
All cars must be finished in a style sympathetic to the period being represented and carry at least two racing numbers. The car must be decorated in an authentic livery from the period it raced.
All cars must have clear windscreens etc. fitted where they appear on the prototype.
Vacuum formed windscreens etc. are permitted.
All cars must have a suitably decorated and period correct, 3 dimensional, representation of a driver consisting of at least a head, shoulders, arms, hands and the upper part of a steering wheel.
The chassis, motor and all running gear must not be visible from above or through the cockpit opening and engine bay unless that which can be seen represents parts of the real car. Suspension components and exhaust systems for example and, on the later period cars, the rear floor and diffuser.
CHASSIS
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Penelope Pitlane brass Slimline chassis (with no extensions to the sides).
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Scratchbuilt chassis of brass and piano wire construction.
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Resin chassis of a type appropriate to the original kit manufacturer (e.g. George Turner, Shadowfax etc.)
Wheelbase and Track
Both dimensions must be set at 1:32nd scale plus or minus 2mm. Maximum width GP cars 55mm, Voiturette 50mm, measured tyre bulge to tyre bulge across the width of the car.
Ground Clearance
Ground clearance is measured from the bottom of the chassis (including ballast) to the track surface at any point (excluding screw heads):
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Grand Prix Car - 4mm minimum
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Voiturettte Car - 3mm minimum
OTHER PARTS
Guide
Free choice. The guide blade must not protrude beyond the front-most point of the car when in the straight ahead position and viewed from above.
Motor
Only slimline Scalextric FF silver can 18k motors may be used. Motors may be subject to random rpm testing at any time and any motors that, in the opinion of the scrutineers, do not appear to be an 18k motor will have to be changed before the car can be raced. Motors may only be fitted in an inline configuration.
Front Wheels
Free choice of wheel and tyre combination, but they must give a true representation of the 1:1 original (i.e. no low profile or inappropriately narrow tyres).
Appropriate period-style 3D inserts or spokes in brass, plastic or white metal must be fitted.
GP wheels must be Penelope Pitlane Vintage, Penelope Pitlane CL (available from Pendle Slot Racing) or PCS Vintage 19/21mm.
Voiturette cars must run on Penelope Pitlane CL or PCS Classic wheels 15"/16" wheels.
Front Tyres
The overall diameter of wheel and tyre must be:
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GP cars: minimum diameter 21.5mm, minimum width 5mm.
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Voiturettes: minimum diameter 19mm, minimum width 5mm.
Front wheels may be coated, but only to
reduce grip.
OTHER PARTS
Rear Wheels
See 'Front Wheels'.
Rear Tyres
The overall diameter of wheels and tyre must be:
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GP cars: minimum diameter 24mm, minimum width 7mm.
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Voiturettes: minimum diameter 21.5mm, minimum width 7mm.
Tyres are measured bulge-to-bulge, not contact patch to contact patch. Tyres may be glued and trued.
Summary of permitted wheel & tyre combinations:
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GP Car
Wheels: Vintage PP
Tyres: PPVT or PCS32277T
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GP Car
Wheels: PP CL
Tyres: PCS 32246T or PCS 32266T
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Voiturette Car
Wheels: PP CL
Tyres: PP-GPT
Axles
Free choice.
Gears
Free choice.
Magnets
Not permitted.
Ballast
Free choice. Entries have a minimum weight of 65 grams.
Other
All General Club Rules also apply. Please note in particular the rule about 3 in 1 oil being the only permitted tyre additive and that tyres must be dry when the car is presented at the start line.
TRACK VOLTAGE
Voltage is set at 13.8v for all lanes.
GET IN TOUCH
1/14 Houldsworth Mill
Houldsworth St
Reddish
Stockport
SK5 6DS
07882 693 225 (Richard August)