Rules & Regs
 
Updated 18 March 2010
JK Falcon Classes to be added.

Friday 1/24 Scale Race Night & Saturday Junior Club
Race Format & Procedure
Race

A 'Race Event' will include Practice, Heat Draw, Racing & Finals

Practice 
A Practice period prior to the start of the Race will be made available in which all racers may test cars 
and re-familiarise with the track. Practice will be 'Open' unless the event entry is deemed by the 
Race Director to be busy enough to arrange organised practice so that all racers gain similar access 
for track time. Volunteer marshals may be required for Practice.
Heat Draw 
A random 'Draw' by the Race Director of all racers entered into an event off the Race Entry Sheet will 
establish the make up of each heat. Racers who arrive after the official draw, and before the start of the 
race, will be placed in a heat at the sole discretion of the Race Director. Racers who arrive after the Race 
has started may also be entered in a heat at the discretion of the Race Director, but will be subject to a 
2 lap penalty in the the A Final should that racer reach the A Final.
Racing 
'Racing'  will consist of  the combined laps from 8 heats, which will seed drivers into various Finals. 
Friday Race Night & Saturday Junior  will be raced over 8 lanes x 3 mins ea. Friday Racers will make 
2 visits to the track, racing over 4 lanes each session/visit. Junior Club Racers will make 3 visits to 
the track, 2 visits for 3 lanes x 3 mins, 1 visit for 2 lanes x 3mins. Time of heats (3 mins more or less) 
or number of lanes raced may be varied by the Race Director subject to size of entry but every effort 
will be made to run 8 heats x 3 mins ea. The 7 (seven) top racers with most laps in the heats will go 
into the 'A' Final, the next  7 if possible in 'B' Final etc. The winner of each Final, which will be a 'Sprint
Race' between 20 and 50 laps, goes up to the next Final until the 'A' Final is established. Heat order 
and numbers in each heat to be arranged at the discretion of the Race Director. After the heats, racers 
by invitation from the Race Director will be able to select a lane for the Finals, highest quailfying racer 
getting to choose a lane first etc. To establish 'Qualifying Lap Totals', a racer's total laps scored over 8
heats will be added up. In slot racing at Millstream, if a car leaves it's slot  (in a race) and travel's down 
the track, the car gets put back in the slot on the track adjacent to wear the car stopped, therefore if a 
car is de-slotted just before the start/finish line (dead strip for lap counter), and crosses the dead strip 
upside down (not in the slot) in such a way that the lap does not record on the race computer, the 
position stands i.e. no lap is added manually by the race controller. If a car  is de-slotted and in
doing so leaves the track, going onto floor or elsewhere,  it is returned to its lane where it left the track
 
Race Cars
 
Each competitor may race one car only through the heats and finals. Any number of cars may be tested 
in practice. In the heats, if after a shunt or engine/mechanical failure, a car is unrepairable or unserviceable 
(u/s), that car must be presented to Race Control, after which at the start of the following heat the driver 
may put a fresh (2nd) car on the Start Line to continue in the race.(Change of motor suffers same penalty 
as change of car).  Any driver running a second car in the Heats will be subject to a 3 lap penalty (4 on 
counter) in the first Final in which that driver finds himself in after the quailfying heats. Any car that breaks 
down in the Finals brings to an end that drivers evening of fun!
 
Car Prep,
Engine,
Performance
& Controllers
 
In order to maintain an even balance with regard to race car performance and fairness to all members, 
motors in cars that race at Millstream are only accepted on the Start Line if cars/motors are prepared
by Millstream Pro Race Shop or by racers themselves. Race motors that are 'super tuned' by third
parties are not acceptable at Millstream  and any motor that patently exceeds the performance of the 
rest of the field or the accepted standard will be subject to a Stewards Enquiry and likely disqualification.
A disquailfied racer may or may not be given the option to exchange an illegal motor for fresh legal 
product from Millstream. Trading of product or services by third parties or between racers at Millstream
is not acceptable and against our Terms & Conditions. BSCC only accepts product onto the Start Line 
generating from Millstream MC. Motors are only accepted onto the track with original parts - all hybrid
motors are deemed illegal (i.e. original can, arm magnets, springs etc also no advanced timing). Only
approved controllers allowed at Millstream - if in doubt ask (includes specifically approved Parma/PSE
and Difalco).
Disputes 
All disputes with regard to Racing, Equipment or Penalties imposed on racers for misconduct, illegal kit, 
low ground clearance etc will be dealt with by BSCC Stewards Enquiry whose decision is final. 
But we are fair . . .
Conduct & Marshalling
  
BSCC wishes to encourage the hobby to develop as a family oriented adventure which is open to all. We 
have over a long period of time developed standards for conduct & marshalling. Competitors must maintain 
acceptable standards of conduct and sportsmanship at all times, especially in the heat of battle when things
'go wrong'. Unsporting conduct and abusive or obscene language will be subject to a first warning by Race 
Control, a second violation will result in a 25 penalty, a third in disqualification. We do not wish to disqualify 
anybody, but BSCC Millstream is the premier retail showcase for slot car racing in the UK, and we consider 
that acceptable social conduct to be sufficiently important to set terms and conditions with regard to this 
matter which all competitors must accept on entering the BSCC British GP, any BSCC Event or any BSCC 
Raceway.
               
All drivers must marshal the race immediately following the race he or she has completed. If possible, you 
should marshal the corner coloured the same as your last heat lane. In the first race, drivers of the last 
scheduled heat or race will marshal under the direction of race control. The Drivers Brief before each event 
will also cover expected standards of marshalling. Drivers may not talk or shout at marshals at any time. 
Shouting at marshals will only delay you getting back into the race. In a multiple crash, the car that causes 
the pile-up always goes back on last whatever that driver may think or say. Phantom track calls will be treated 
as unsporting conduct (see para 1 above). Marshals should not enter into dialogue with drivers.
When marshalling cars, SLOW MARSHALLING can COST LAPS, TIME & even the RACE. So drivers, when 
YOU are marshalling, use BOTH HANDS to quickly and carefully put de-slotted cars back into the relevant 
slot - lane colours should be on the front of each car  - at the same time look up the track to check that NO 
TRAFFIC IS COMING ALONG AT HIGH SPEED which you might knock off by placing cars back onto the track 
or with your arm / hand. Remember that in corners, the rear of cars move out and interfere with the line of cars 
on the immediate outside lane . . . Marshalling is not popular with all racers (especially leading drivers), but it 
is important, and you cannot race without marshals, so when you are marshalling, try to do a good job!
Good Racing!

BSCC Standards & Dimensions

British Slot Car Club (BSCC) run Championships for both 1/24 Scale & 1/32 Scale cars.

1/24 cars should be within the following criteria / dimensions
Wing Cars currently under review

Prod 24 GTP HD Le Mans Prod 24 NASCAR Wing Cars
Chassis 
Champion
JK Ch7/Parma
 JK Ch7 
Champion 
JK Ch7 (Le Mans
Class racers only)
 Box Stock 15
Guide Mount Standard Standard Standard Integral
Length Max 200 mm 200 mm 200 mm TBC
Width Max 83 mm 83 mm 83 mm 83 mm
Front Tyre Diam: Min 12.7 mm min 12.7 mm min 12.7 mm min There!
Rear Tyre Diam: Max No limit No limit No limit No limit
Rear Tyre Width: Max 21 mm & black 21 mm & black 21 mm & black 21 mm & black
Height at Rear: Max 41 mm 41 mm n/a n/a 
Race Start
Ground Clearance
 
Heats .8mm
Finals .7mm
 
Heats .8mm
Finals .7mm
 
.Heats .8mm 
Finals .7mm
 n/a
Grnd Clearance Min 
.5 mm 
at any time
 
.5 mm 
 at any time
 
.5 mm 
 at any time
 
.8 mm
 at any time
Motors 
Contenders by: 
Pro Slot GB CR 
Best 'O West 
PRI & BSCC 2000.
Pro Slot GB CR will
mandatory from 3/2/06
 
Parma  T10
Pro Slot GB16
mandatory from
3/2/06
(SPECIAL DEAL)
 Pro Slot GB16 only GP12 513
Magnets 2 ceramics 2 ceramics 2 ceramics 2 ceramics, no quads!
Armature Contender GB16 S16D tagged GB16 Gp12 tagged
Gears 64 pitch 
64 pitch
9/38
 
64 pitch
9/38
 64 pitch
Axle 
3/32  - steel 
No lightweight, 
hollow or filled 
3/32  - steel 
No lightweight, 
hollow or filled 
3/32  - steel 
No lightweight, 
hollow or filled 
3/32  - steel 
No lightweight, 
hollow or filled
Ball bearings Motor can end only Not permitted Not permitted Motor can end only
Intentionally Blank Blank Blank Blank
Weight n/a n/a n/a 72 gms min


General Notes
1 All dimensions metric except the Imperial axles
2 Any car in the Heats below published ground clearance criteria as above will be subject to a 10 lap
penalty for each .1mm below the standard. Any car in any Final below the Ground Clearance
Minimum will be subject to a 10 lap penalty and being placed last in that final.
Any car wider than 83 mm will be subject to a minimum of 10 lap penalty.
3 No 'scratch built' cars may be placed on any track at BSCC Millstream Raceway without
verbal approval from BSCC Stewards
4 BSCC will only accept cars manufactured by Parma, Champion or JK Products sold in the Pro Race
Shop at Millstream Raceway into any BSCC Production 24 Race subject to Rules & Regs
5 Motors must not be modified in any way whatsoever from the original specification as purchased from
Millstream Model Centre , i.e. original spec can, arm, magnets, springs, bearings (other than agreed ball races
in GB16 motors), brushes etc.
6 No slot cars, including chassis, motors, tyres/wheels or any other accessories accepted into any race or practice
session at Millstream unless purchased or sourced from Millstream Model Centre. No advertising for non approved
race product. Additionally all cars to be self prepared/tuned or race prepped by Millstream Pro Race Shop. Third party
engine tuning or race prepping will result in immediate disqualification - this of course would be unfortunate, but
Millstream is the largest slot racing venue in the UK and we consider it imperative to support your raceway in order
to maintain our general high and even standards of racing, premises, prizes etc.
7 On entering any race at Millstreamall race cars must have 'dry' tyres i.e. no 'glue' or 'goop'
Tyres should be cleaned with a solvent similar to Lighter Fluid prior to entering a race (or practice)
Tracks will be 'sprayed' at the discretion of the Race Director.
8 For BSCC Membership, Fees & Notes click here > BSCC
9 If in doubt, ask! Don't bend the rules . . . . . . . . . . . . .
10 BSCC Stewards decision on legal kit is final and non-negotiable
11 Rules & Regs subject to change without notice, but we are reasonable
12 E. & O.E

Note: WING CARS which meet General Rules & Regs may be acquired or prepped from anyBSCC Approved source - if in doubt about legality of chassis/motors/tyres etc for wing cars contact us for a speedy response. This note has been added to Rules & Regs due to some misinformation in recent correspondence from 3rd parties in the UK to racers in the United States.



Further notes & modifications re Production 24 - Champion & Parma
Front axle min dia 1mm, piano wire/steel rod, must be straight & pass through the original chassis hole(s)
The chassis cannot be cut or bent from its original shape
The distance from the top of the rear axle to the bottom of the chassis must be a min of 9mm
Nothing may be added to the chassis if not mentioned below
Lead or weight may be glued or taped to the top of the chassis
Front wheel retainers may be soldiered to the axle (Front wheels must turn freely)
Front axles may be soldiered to the chassis
Pintubes may be added to the original body holes only
Rear axle bearings may be soldered to the chassis
Motor may be soldered to the chassis
Motor screws are optional
Rear axle uprights may be braced with either:
a Slick 7 chassis brace
b Piano wire max dia 2.36mm (one piece only)
Metal / alloy wheels only - Min Diam: 12.7mm Min Width: 1mm
They must turn on their centre at a minimum of 85 deg to the track
with a black rubber perimeter.
The outside edge of the front wheels shall be within 6mm of the outside of the chassis


BODIES

Bodies should be painted in a minimum of two colours and have a driver,
either BSCC or 3d. Windscreens, side and rear windows should be unpainted
(transparent / clear) and the car have at least 2 (two) racing numbers in appropriate places.
Additionally, all cars should be painted in such a way that front wheels should be
visible from the side of the body i.e. see through side of body; alternatively, you may
cut the front of the body adjacent to the front wheels as a wheel arch.

Sports GT 
 Parma  scale bodies incl Hi Downforce, but NO wing bodies. 
  Check legality of kit with pro Race Shop
Le Mans 
 Millstream Race Shop approved
NASCAR Saloons 
 For 2007: Parma/PSE Fords only. (Parma 1081-B)
 Lower  limit on 'cut line', check with Pro Race Shop for 
 further information on mounting bodies. You must retain 
crease of rear bumper when cutting body.
Wing Cars Commercially available - more to follow

Subject to change without notice, but we are reasonable!

19 April 2008
E.&.O.E