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<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\nGeneral \u2013 to apply to all racing formats<\/h4>\n
1. One specific class of car can be chosen \u2013 for example, Formula One, BTCC, Rally, GT3, Historic or Le
\nMans Prototype \u2013 or a mix of cars can be used in \u2018Formula Libre\u2019 style racing.
\n2. The choice of lane shall be decided by the toss a coin or drawing lots.
\n3. Corner marshals will be appointed to replace cars if they crash. Alternative format: competitors replace
\ntheir own cars.
\n4. A car may only obstruct an opponent while forward movement is maintained.
\n5. Where an obstruction is caused by a car stopping on the track, the obstructing car shall be replaced
\nafter the innocent car.
\n6. The winner shall be the first car to complete the agreed race distance.
\n7. The judge\u2019s decision is final.<\/p>\n
Race Formats<\/h4>\n
1. Lap Races: the race lasts for an agreed number of laps. Examples \u2013 Formula One, BTCC etc.
\n2. Endurance Races: the race runs for an agreed length of time, competitors completing as many laps as possible. Examples \u2013 Le Mans, British GT Championship, American IMSA etc.
\n3. Time Trials: Cars are timed individually over an agreed number of laps, the winner completing those
\nlaps in the quickest time. Examples \u2013 Rally, sprint race, drag race, Targa Florio etc.<\/p>\n
Team Races<\/h4>\n
1. The race may use a Lap, Endurance or Time Trial format.
\n2. Teams made up of two, three or four drivers, each racing the car for a set number of laps or period of
\ntime before handing over to the next team member.
\n3. At driver changes, the car must be stationary and must not obstruct the other cars. Ideally, the cars
\nshould stop in an agreed \u2018pit area\u2019.
\n4. Each team member must race for an agreed minimum amount of time.<\/p>\n
Tournament Racing<\/h4>\n
1. Any number of racers can take part. Every competitor races against everyone else.
\n2. Racers are entered into a table to see who they have raced and the result of each race.
\n3. Race winners are awarded 3 points, the loser is awarded 2 points if they finish on the same lap, 1 point if they are a lap or more behind \u2013 and no points if their car retires (for digital races and circuit with more than two lanes, the point system can be adjusted).<\/p>\n
If you look at the ARC app, the basic formats are not dissimilar to sixty years ago! However, technological developments mean today\u2019s Scalextric racers can add far more detail and realism to their racing. For example, if you have lap timing, then proper qualifying sessions and extra points for fastest laps are possible.<\/p>\n
One thing that the 1960s guidelines fail to consider is that one lane of an analogue track is often \u2018better\u2019 than the other. Unless you build a track with a flyover, one lane will always have a slight advantage. The easiest way around this is to accept it \u2013 if you win from the \u2018worst\u2019 lane then your victory is even sweeter. Alternatively, you could each race on both lanes and add together the race times (or laps for a timed race) \u2013 the winner is the racer who has the quickest combined race time (or completed the most laps in the same time). You could also keep the same car on each lane when you swap \u2013 that is a true test of who\u2019s best.<\/p>\n
Of course, the racing is only part of the story. Decorating the room, presenting prizes and sharing pictures, video and results on social media all make the event even more enjoyable and memorable. This is just a quick introduction to race formats and rules. Look out for more race format blog posts.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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