Remember when you'd turn off the lights to race your flamethrower. We do it again with a little pancake using independent front ends and double flanged rear hubs to give the classic a grown up feel.
Chassis Specifications
Aurora or Model Motoring T-jet chassis copper only
The top plate or chassis maybe not be trimmed
No weights can be added to chassis
No venting, lightening or trimming allowed
No metal bearings allowed
Guide Pin maybe glued
Maximum width 1 inch
Armature
OEM Aurora or Model Motoring
Grey two tip Lam maximum
Minimum ohm of 16.0
Balancing is not allowed
Truing is not allowed
No rewinds or de-winds allowed
Electrical System
Pick up shoes - open (maybe restricted)
Skis are not allowed
Pick up shoes springs - open
Brushes – copper composite flat brush only (maybe scored)
Lighting
One OEM Aurora Light or LEDs with resistor is allowed
Wiring maybe ran through chassis in stock holes to stock pickups
Wiring maybe connected under the rivet plate/pickup shoe retainer
Wiring should never come in contact with track
Bulbs can be glued into body or loose
Magnets
Aurora or Model Motoring stock T-Jet only
Shimming is allowed with plastic or non-ferrous material
No polymer or AFX magnets
Gears
Aurora or Model Motoring Brass - stock or stock replacement
Beveled gears are not allowed
Gears may be polished/sanded
Shimming is allowed with plastic or non-ferrous material Stock Aurora crown gear or any other aftermarket crown gear for 9-tooth pinion.
Axles and Wheels
Front - double flange 1" wide independent or solid allowed
Rear– plastic double flange rear
Shimming allowed inside and outside of chassis
Axles – open, no carbide
Tires
Front and Rear Tires - Slip on silicone only.
Minimum front tire height .350 inch
Minimum rear tire height .360 inch
Maximum tire width 1 inch
Bodies
Any Aurora (t-Jet type) , Johnnie Lightening, model motoring , dash, etc.
Injection molded, no resin, no Lexan
No Body weighting allowed
Body must have front and rear glass
Convertible must have all cockpit components
Minimum body weight 3.5 grams
Headlights can be cut out for bulbs
A non-lighted body can be used
Two screws are required
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