BSCRA 2026
National Hardbody Challenge – 22nd/23rd August 2026
Supplementary Meeting Guidelines
With the event fast approaching and entries continuing to come in, the meeting looks
like being well-
Our main Race Controller will be Ray George, a man who has great experience and whose judgement the Association values highly. He will, of course, have assistants.
There will be two Scrutineers for each day and three Stewards to officiate in the event of any issues. Let’s try to avoid issues! But to mention some would not go amiss…..
Competitor Conduct. We expect behaviour to be socially acceptable and bearing in mind a National event such as this is accessible to the general public, we must at all times avoid the following in order to maintain the reputation of the Association:
Swearing will incur penalties after a first warning. The penalties will be made
very clear during the driver briefing and also on notices around the track-
Shouting at marshals is not helpful and taunting drivers will not be tolerated
Loud conversation during qualification or heats is extremely off-
All grievances/protests and appeals must be resolved after the current race or heat and by means of a Stewards’ meeting.
Race and Lane-
If entry is 32 or below we will have a 1:30 lane change interval, the track is
large and the task of lane-
During lane changes only tape may be used to clean dust etc off the tyres. No other work apart from straightening braids can be carried out.
All repairs to cars must be carried out outside of the track barriers by someone not racing or by the driver providing he does not interfere with other drivers. Repairs can only be carried out during race time. If the repair can be carried out on the rostrum, by the driver, the car may be returned to the track in front of the driver but damage to other cars in the process will incur penalties and possible track call for remedial work to the damaged car. If the car cannot be driven to the driver’s rostrum for repair or the repair needs to take place anywhere other than the driver’s rostrum or if the driver has to leave the rostrum to carry out the repair the car must be returned to the track in the designated pit area which is marked and will be pointed out during the driver briefing.
Because of the size of the track we do have areas where ‘track calls’ are necessary, The areas are marked and will be pointed out in the briefing each day. Please note that a marshal may call ‘Track’ when a car goes on to the floor, on to another lane (a ‘Rider’) or when he or she is overwhelmed by too many cars off and the potential for further carnage.
A driver may call track if their car is off in a track call zone, which is a legitimate call, as is the call made if a driver’s car has gone on to a wrong lane and the driver is the first to notice. Drivers will receive a warning followed by lap penalties for calls that are not legitimate.
PRACTICE -
Sessions are normally five minutes long but may be reduced to 3 minutes depending upon entry level (eg for more than 30 drivers)
To practice you need to book on what we call a ticketed system. At race control there is a form with lanes and practice sessions marked. You can enter your name in one box on the lane and session of your choice
You then practice and following your session you must marshal. After you have marshalled you may go back to the booking sheet and enter your name in one more box. The process is repeated until all boxes are filled or practice time ends.
The qualification lane for each class will be announced at the end of practice but will be one of the four middle lanes.
Car standards ADDITION -
All body mounting screws MUST have either tape across them or Blu-
We want the weekend to run smoothly and hope that all competitors will assist in this aim. We realise that some parts of the event may be unfamiliar to those new to segmented heats but we will take it very steadily and if anyone is struggling at any time you can be sure the Race Controller will be very sympathetic.
The Track -
Note: The track is braided with non-
Ant Hawkes
Event Coordinator
19 July 2026
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AMENDMENT TO RULES FOR SPORTS CLASS
Following the release of the NSR Hypercar we have had to review the rear track limits on the Sports Car class.
As the cars arrive new with a rear track of 65mm and we are encouraging entries from less experienced racers, we have discussed this issue.
If the width is brought down to 64mm, which it can by moving the gear side wheel
inwards, this leaves an offset rear track which is not aesthetically appealing and
nor is it ideal for car set-
For this reason the limit on rear track width has been increased to 65mm and this will apply to all sports cars providing the outer edges of the wheels cannot be seen protruding outside the body when viewed from above. Wheel arch extensions on standard bodyshells are not permitted, in line with our standard bodyshell interpretation.
We hope this is a clear and helpful amendment, along the lines of the Scaleauto front track rule for more recent Scaleauto Formula 1s but in that case the extension does not cover other models or makes.
Ant Hawkes
Event Coordinator
1 June 2026
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The inaugural event for hard-
Two classes will be contested – for Formula 1 cars and for modern Sports Cars. The details are clearly set out below and, as you will read, they are quite light on regulation.
This is deliberate. The National Centre is a proving ground for the most highly developed
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Entry Fees will be £10 per class in advance via the booking page when live. Pay on the day will be £15 per class. Under 16s (ie anyone up to 15 years old) will pay £5 per class.
The timetable is as follows (subject to confirmation depending upon entry).
Friday – thorough track clean – no racing or practice)
Saturday 22nd August – Doors open 8am, Practice 0830-
Sports Practice available until 19.00 as time permits.
Sunday 23rd August – Doors open 8am, Practice (Sunday arrival preference 0830 – 1000)
0830 – 1200, Sports Event -
Rules
Formula 1
Cars – any Formula 1 car from the inception of F1 in 1950. It is expected that the majority of cars being used will be NSR or Scaleauto.
What is specifically allowed? Any commercially available* body and chassis, any running
gear, guide, braid. Long can motors up to 25k, S-
Tyres must be black rubber – no urethane and no silicon.
Wheels no restriction, gears no restriction.
Maximum width of track (outer edge of tyre to outer edge of opposite tyre) is 68mm. (Note – some recent Scaleauto F1 cars have a front track outside this limit. In the interests of fairness to novices these cars will be allowed in their standard format – however, exploiting the rules, by more experienced racers, will be dimly viewed!)
Racing numbers (2 min) and driver must be present as must an interior that conceals the chassis and parts from above. The interior can be lightweight but must include a driver with steering wheel detail and must be painted.
Sports
Cars – any post 1995 Sports Car that has raced. This will include some GT1 cars, LMP1 & 2 and Hybrid/hypercars. Cars normally raced in GT3/GTE events are not allowed.
What is allowed? Any commercially available* body and chassis, any running gear,
guide, braid. Long can motors (flat or standard height) up to 25k, S-
Tyres must be black rubber – no urethane and no silicon.
Wheels no restriction, gears no restriction. Wheels must not protrude beyond the width of the body, viewed from above.
Maximum width of track (outer edge of tyre to outer edge of opposite tyre) is now 65mm (see 1 June ammendment below).
Racing numbers (2 min) and driver must be present as must an interior that conceals the chassis and parts from above. The interior can be lightweight but must include a driver with steering wheel detail and must be painted.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
- *Commercially available means 3D printed may be used if generally available to purchase from recognised sources
- Scratch-
built or metal chassis are not permitted unless they are original as supplied with the body, such as Revo- Slot. - Rubber tyres does not include sponge rubber.
- Chassis Magnets are allowed, there is no magnatraction and they can act as weight.
Summary
Whilst you may consider these rules to be very simple – and they are – the idea is to generate as much development and experimentation as possible whilst giving newer drivers a chance to join in whilst we all take on this new Challenge – the first on this amazing track.
We are hoping to have some impressive sponsorship from all the H/B suppliers and there will be trophies for both classes. There may also be trophies or prizes for ‘unmodified’ cars, depending upon the scrutineering possibilities and sponsorship.
We hope to see you there for what will be an annual event if successful.
Ant Hawkes
Event Coordinator
31 Jan 2026
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National Slot Racing Centre -
22nd & 23rd August 2026
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Important Announcement
ON SUNDAY THE EVENT IS FOR POST-
We have received an offer of additional sponsorship from Scalextric and we are pleased
to announce that there will be racing in a sub-
This car can be modified as follows:
Replacement of guide and braid with deep guide for wood track and any braid according to personal preference.
Replacement of and truing of front and rear tyres
Gluing In of the motor and rear axle bearings
Replacement of Interior with lightweight version which must have driver detail and must be painted.
Ballast may be added to the upper side of the chassis.
No modifications to the chassis, motor or gears are allowed.
(This includes the guide holder which must remain original)
NOTE: Drivers may enter this sub-
Because there is a qualifying system for the heats it is likely that the majority of Scalextric cars will race together in heats.
If you choose to enter twice – simply apply again and indicate that you do not wish to race in F1 as there is no Scalextric F1 category!!
Scalextric plan to support next year’s event from a position of strength after a
year of development of their brand, but for now this will be a great way of demonstrating
how good hard-
Ant Hawkes
Event Coordinator
15 July 2026