The Scalextric ‘James May Toy Stories' world record attempt and the 'Scalextric Brooklands Test Hill’ Challenge.
A Guiness world record attempt to build the longest Scalextric track ever and the challenge to find the ‘2009 Scalextric Club Champion’.
August 16th 2009
at the famousBrooklands Museum Trust Ltd, Brooklands Road, Weybridge, Surrey, KT13 0QN
To REGISTER to take part click here.
"JAMES MAY TOY STORIES & THE BROOKLANDS SCALEXTRIC WORLD RECORD ATTEMPT"
On August 16th the BBC programme will be filming their record attempt at creating the worlds longest Scalextric track around the route of the famous Brooklands banked circuit. Just one problem - only half of it still survives!
This exciting record attempt will see up to 20,000 pieces of Scalextric track laid down end-to-end to retrace the formerley glorious and brath-taking high-banked circuit around nearly three miles of the Surrey countryside near Weybridge.
Impossible? No, it can be done. Residents and business owners and their employees are all helping to make this a fantastic community event along with Scalextric fans from around the UK.
Many obstacles are to be overcome such as: a broken bridge, a river, a pond, a tunnel, a staircase, woodlands, main roads and a dual-carriageway, high fences and all sorts of terrain.
Finally, once the Scalextric circuit is completed, two teams, residents vs. fans, will race two cars around the circuit and set the Guiness world record.
To be part of this incredible event watch this space for more information!
"THE SEARCH TO FIND THE SCALEXTRIC 2009 CLUB CHAMPION"
In 1909 the Test Hill, a strip of concrete 352 feet long with an average gradient of 1 in 5.027 and a gradient for the top third of 1 in 4, was constructed. This hill was built to test the ability of cars both to climb steep hills and also to test their brakes coming down. The first car to attempt the climb failed ignominiously but on March 26th 1909 the first Hill Certificate was issued to Kidner's 20hp Vauxhall which climbed it from a standing start in 15.041 seconds.
Today the Test Hill still represents an eagerly accepted challenge for many drivers of period cars, featuring strongly in many car club events - and now for Scalextric too!
This is the view back down the Brooklands Test Hill - if your car reaches the top!
Bring your own prepared Scalextric car (or use a car from a selection we will provide) and see if you can become the
"SCALEXTRIC CLUB CHAMPION 2009"
.....and there's a lot more happening!
The Scalextric, Airfix and Corgi road shows visit the home of aircraft and racing cars. If you haven't been to Brooklands before, it is a fantastic day out in its own right if you are interested in aircraft and racing cars. But this August the worlds of the real and model aircraft and racing cars come together with an extravaganza weekend of planes and racng cars.
Attractions to visit, in addition to the excellent Brooklands Museum, during this Sunday festival are:
- Scalextric Test Hill Challenge using the famous Brooklands Test Hill track - bring your own Scalextric car and race up the hill.
- Brooklands slot car feature race for 1920's / 1930's scratch built cars including concours in the Chequered Flag room.
- The Scalextric Road Show - Lap Record competition.
- Airfix Road Show - 'make and paint' competition.
- Corgi Road Show - see the latest products from the famous die-cast brand.
- GetSlotted Drag Strip - How fast can your car go?
- Competition / display for home built Brooklands Slot Cars.
- NSCC Swapmeet - buy,sell, swap Scalextric cars.
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This weekend is brought to you in association with Pendle Slot Racing.
Scalextric Brooklands Test Hill Challenge Rules
Race Format:
1/ a; There are two competitions: One for Scalextric Club members and an open competition to all other visitors. The same rules apply to Club members and public.
b; There is a charge of £1 per go on the Scalextric Test Hill Challenge. Monies taken go the Brooklands Trust and the Scalextric supported charity.
c; There is no limit to the amount of attempts that any one competitor can take. Each further attempt costs £1 and the competitor has to join the tail of the queue and await their turn.
d; The two competitions are divided thus:
i) The ‘Scalextric Club Champion 2009’: Scalextric Club members can enter the ‘2009 Scalextric Club Champion’ competition on production of their valid Scalextric Club card.
This is a one-off event. This year the ‘Brooklands Test Hill Challenge’ is the nominated Scalextric Club champion event.
ii) Non members can enter the ‘Brooklands Test Hill Challenge’ but are not eligible to win the ‘2009 Scalextric Club Champion’ prize but class winners will still receive a prize.
A prize will be awarded for each class winner.
The Scalextric Race Controller’s decision on any disputes during the competition will be final.
Objective:
2/ a; The objective is, from the Start Line at the foot of the Brooklands Test Hill, to reach the Finish Line at the top of the Test Hill.b; The driver is required to stop the Scalextric car at the half-way point on the hill and, upon the signal from the ‘half-way flag’ marshal, continue to the top.
c; The driver whose car reaches the Finish Line in the fastest time, having satisfactorily stopped at the half-way point and then continued to the top, is deemed to be the winner.
Eligible Cars:
3/ Any plastic chassis, 1/32nd scale, slot car can be used.Competitors are welcome to build and bring their own cars to the event to use on the Scalextric Test Hill challenge.
A selection of Scalextric cars will be provided on the day of the event for general public use.
Modifications to owners’ cars:
4/ Any modifications can be made BUT:a; the vehicle should retain its identity!
b; the original plastic chassis and body must both be used
c; standard (rubber or silicon) Scalextric type tyres must be used. Sponge, etc, tyres not allowed.
d; tyres must be dry at the Start Line and for the duration on track.
e; motor must not short out across track rails. (Use tapeto isolate motor is slung low in chassis).
The Scalextric Race Controller’s decision on any car’s eligibility will be final.
Classes:
5/ The following classes are available to enter:
Post year 1990
F1
Endurance/GT/Sports type cars
Saloon cars
Rally
Pre year 1991
F1
Endurance/GT/Sports type cars
Saloon cars
Rally
Other competition information:
Power: Scalextric 15v, 4Amp power supply.Track: Standard Scalextric straights only used on Test Hill.
Hand controller: Standard Scalextric controller (provided).
Other information:
Venue:
Reduced entry fee to Brooklands for Scalextric Club, Airfix CLub and NSCC club members. Current Membership Card MUST be produced at the ticket office when purchasing Entry Tickets.
