4" FCR TRUCK & 4.5" FCR STOCK CAR
We will closely follow the PARMA FCR "Rules & Specifications":
CLEARANCE: All cars must have a minimum 1/16" clearance (.063") at all points including crown gear at the start of all racing segments.
WIDTH: 3-1/4" Maximum width at any point on car.
GUIDE FLAG: One guide flag per car (Parma #645). Guide nut may be changed. Any lead wire may be used and guide clips added. May adjust front "ride height" with additional guide spacers.
REPLACEMENT PARTS: Any small component or assemblies may be changed or replaced during racing except the body and chassis.
MOTOR: PARMA #501 Sealed Deathstar. No Modifications.
CHASSIS: Parma #577 (4" Trucks) or Parma #578 (4.5" Stock Cars). May solder or glue motor and "adjusta bushings" (PARMA stock replacemant #626 1/8" square adusta-bushings only). Velcro must be used on chassis for mounting body. May add lead weight and/or tape to chassis. No other modifications, soldering, cutting or bracing.
GEARS: (We vary slightly from the PARMA guidelines here). Only PARMA 30-tooth (48 Pitch) crown gears may be used. Any 9-tooth (48 Pitch) pinion may be used. Optional gearing is 8-28.
AXLES & TIRES: (We vary slightly from the PARMA guidelines here). All cars must use PARMA FCR front (Parma #699-K or ProTrack #219-A) and rear (Parma #699-L, 696-B or ProTrack #328-A) tires. Minimum rear tire diameter is 7/8" (.875"). Minimum Front tire diameter is 13/16" (.820). 1/8" front and rear axles only. No independently rotating fronts.
BODY: (We vary slightly from the PARMA guidelines here). 4" Trucks: .010 Minimum thickness. JK #71141 Chevy, #71151 Dodge, #71161 Ford, #7148 Toyota or similar Scale Appearing truck body. 4.5" Stock Car: Any PARMA 4.5" Stock Car Body with a minimum thickness of .015". BOTH: Front and rear wheelwells must be cut out. Full, 3-Dimensional painted interiors mounted so the chassis cannot be seen through the vehicles windows (all window must be left clear).
CONTROLLER: "House" controllers will be used.