The NSC......Just what is the NSC ?
The National Sportsman Championship (NSC) is the top racing event of the sanctioning body HO Circuit of Champions (HOCOC). It is regarded as the Superbowl of HO Stock Car Racing (much like the Daytona 500 is the Superbowl of stock car racing) in which some of the country's best HO scale Stock car drivers compete. The drivers' compete is a series of events known as the National Sportsman Championship Series from September to March in which points are awarded. The top 10 drivers in the year ending point standings are guaranteed starters for this prestigious event. In addition, a certain number of selected National Sportsman Championship Series events will guarantee the winners of those events a starting position in the National Sportsman Championship. On the day of the running of the NSC there are 8 additional starting positions to be determined by Time Trials and Qualifying events to round out the starting field.
The NSC and the NSCS holds strong roots in the Northeastern United States where the sanctioning body, HOCOC, is based. The series and event has drawn competitors from 13 different states with the NSC being held in 6 different states. HOCOC Late Model Sportsman cars are the type of cars used for the NSCS and the NSC.. The bodies are of today's ever popular modern NASCAR type. The chassis and running gear are of a weighted class in which they are strictly regulated.
National Sportsman Championship History
Here is the history about the series. This series has evolved over time. The best comparison is to relate it to the NASCAR Busch series. First it started out with a million short track races along with short track cars. Then NASCAR changed the format to its present schedule. The cars went from Saturday Nite Specials with small blocks to a Nextel Cup clone car with V-6's for power. It presently uses the Nextel Cup type body but now has small blocks back under the hood. It's still the BUSCH series just in different forms over the years. The same can be said for the NSCS. Back in 2000 we wanted to come up with a year end special event, a big blowout. Bob Allega (Oxford Raceway, Ma. shop owner) along with the late Ray Peitavino and Al Perschilli came up with the "Sportsman Championship" to be run in March 2001.We ran Sportsman cars (LL & Tyco stock) with NASCAR type bodies along with a few other divisions. It was a hit with a huge turnout. We realized that we hit a home run with this event. In fact, everyone wanted to do it again. We ran the event in 2002 with the same cars but changed the name to "New England Sportsman Championship". In 2003 we repeated with the same. In 2004 we changed the name to the "Northeast Sportsman Championship" along with allowing the neo LL cars to compete. We repeated the same for 2005. 2006 saw the most changes as the name was changed to the "National Sportsman Championship" along with the format as well the running gear changed. A series of point events in different regions of the country was to determine who would start in the event. The LL cars were replaced with JL's. The series and the "National Sportsman Championship" were a big hit. Interest poured in.The evolution continues with the NSC welcoming a new era by going to a weighted class type of car using weighted chassis from the 4 major manufactures, BSRT, Slottech, Viper and Wizzard. Over the years while the name, format and running gear has changed, two things haven't changed since day one, the bodies have always been a NASCAR type and the competition level has increased each year.
The National Sportsman Championship (NSC) is the top racing event of the sanctioning body HO Circuit of Champions (HOCOC). It is regarded as the Superbowl of HO Stock Car Racing (much like the Daytona 500 is the Superbowl of stock car racing) in which some of the country's best HO scale Stock car drivers compete. The drivers' compete is a series of events known as the National Sportsman Championship Series from September to March in which points are awarded. The top 10 drivers in the year ending point standings are guaranteed starters for this prestigious event. In addition, a certain number of selected National Sportsman Championship Series events will guarantee the winners of those events a starting position in the National Sportsman Championship. On the day of the running of the NSC there are 8 additional starting positions to be determined by Time Trials and Qualifying events to round out the starting field.
The NSC and the NSCS holds strong roots in the Northeastern United States where the sanctioning body, HOCOC, is based. The series and event has drawn competitors from 13 different states with the NSC being held in 6 different states. HOCOC Late Model Sportsman cars are the type of cars used for the NSCS and the NSC.. The bodies are of today's ever popular modern NASCAR type. The chassis and running gear are of a weighted class in which they are strictly regulated.
National Sportsman Championship History
Here is the history about the series. This series has evolved over time. The best comparison is to relate it to the NASCAR Busch series. First it started out with a million short track races along with short track cars. Then NASCAR changed the format to its present schedule. The cars went from Saturday Nite Specials with small blocks to a Nextel Cup clone car with V-6's for power. It presently uses the Nextel Cup type body but now has small blocks back under the hood. It's still the BUSCH series just in different forms over the years. The same can be said for the NSCS. Back in 2000 we wanted to come up with a year end special event, a big blowout. Bob Allega (Oxford Raceway, Ma. shop owner) along with the late Ray Peitavino and Al Perschilli came up with the "Sportsman Championship" to be run in March 2001.We ran Sportsman cars (LL & Tyco stock) with NASCAR type bodies along with a few other divisions. It was a hit with a huge turnout. We realized that we hit a home run with this event. In fact, everyone wanted to do it again. We ran the event in 2002 with the same cars but changed the name to "New England Sportsman Championship". In 2003 we repeated with the same. In 2004 we changed the name to the "Northeast Sportsman Championship" along with allowing the neo LL cars to compete. We repeated the same for 2005. 2006 saw the most changes as the name was changed to the "National Sportsman Championship" along with the format as well the running gear changed. A series of point events in different regions of the country was to determine who would start in the event. The LL cars were replaced with JL's. The series and the "National Sportsman Championship" were a big hit. Interest poured in.The evolution continues with the NSC welcoming a new era by going to a weighted class type of car using weighted chassis from the 4 major manufactures, BSRT, Slottech, Viper and Wizzard. Over the years while the name, format and running gear has changed, two things haven't changed since day one, the bodies have always been a NASCAR type and the competition level has increased each year.
Former National Sportsman Championship Winners
Below is a rundown of the event's past champions.
2001 Bob Cordeau Whittinsville, MA Tyco 440 X-2
Oxford Raceway Oxford, Mass. Buck Track Road course
2002 Bruce Gordon Spencer, MA Life Like M
Oxford Raceway Oxford, Mass. Maxx Trax Tri-Oval
2003 Bruce Gordon Spencer, MA Life Like M
Oxford Raceway Oxford, Mass. Maxx Trax Tri-Oval
2004 Al Perschilli Harrisville, RI Life Like T
Monster Mile Harrisville, R.I. Bianchi Hi-Banked Superspeedway Oval
2005 Matt Carmone Barrington, RI Life Like T
Big Bend Raceway Windsor, Ct. MaxTrax Flat Track Superspeedway
2006 James Tindall Hamilton Sq. NJ Aurora T-Jet
DCM Raceway Hamilton Sq. NJ Wizzard 4x16 Road course
2007 Chris Walker Claremont NC Aurora T-Jet
Pit Stop Raceway Claremont N.C. Tomy 4 Sided Oval
2008 James Tindall Hamilton Sq. NJ Aurora T-Jet
Juniper Raceway, Southbridge, MA., Bucktrack Road course
2009 James Tindall Hamilton Sq. NJ Aurora T-Jet
DCM Raceway, Hamilton Square, NJ Wizzard 4X16 Road course
2010 Richie Audette Agawam, MA Aurora T-Jet
Juniper Raceway, Southbridge, MA, Bianchi Slider High Banked Short Track Oval
2011 Anthony Zampelli Maspeth, NY Aurora T-Jet
CRB Raceway, Willington, CT., TKO D Shaped Oval
2012 Anthony Zampelli Maspeth, NY Aurora T-Jet
DCM Raceway, Newtown, PA, Tub Track
2013 Mike Resnick Newton, MA. BSRT G-Jet
LenJet Raceway, Ashland, MA. Car Model Road Course
2014 Richard Dumas East Haven, CT. BSRT G-Jet
LenJet Raceway, Ashland, MA. TKO Short Track Oval
2015 Al Perschilli Harrisville, RI BSRT G-Jet
Juniper Raceway, Southbridge, MA. Bianchi Slider High Banked Short Track Oval
2016 Richard Dumas East Haven, CT. Wizard Thunderstorm
Juniper Raceway, Southbridge, MA. Bianchi Slider High Banked Short Track Oval
2017 Richard Dumas East Haven, CT. Viper ViperJet
Juniper Raceway, Southbridge, MA. Bianchi Slider High Banked Short Track Oval
2018 Al Perschilli Harrisville, RI BSRT G-Jet
East Haven Speedway, East Haven, CT. Maxx Trak Oval
2019 Ray Metz Salem, CT. Viper ViperJet
Juniper Raceway, Southbridge, MA. Bianchi Slider High Banked Short Track Oval
2020 Terry Ayer Windham NH Viper ViperJet
Minion HO Raceway, Southbridge, MA. Bianchi Slider High Banked Short Track Oval
2021 Terry Ayer Windham, NH Viper ViperJet
Thompson Raceway Park, Thompson, CT. Tomy Road Course
2022 Terry Ayer Windham,NH ViperJet
LenJet Raceway, Ashland, MA. Bowman D Shaped Hi Banked Oval
2023 Rickie Hubbert Oakdale, CT. BSRT G-Jet
Lake Massasoit Speedway Springfield, MA.Maxtrac D shaped Flat Track Oval
National Sportsman Specifications
This is a Late Model Sportsman type of car that is used for the National Sportsman Championship. The cars represent Modern NASCAR type machinery.
The chassis would be that of a weighted type of HO slot car that is very popular throughout the United States.
1. Base Chassis
1.1 Chassis must be a brass weighted, inline motor chassis manufactured by BSRT, Slottech,Viper or Wizzard. Eligible
chassis include the BSRT G-Jet part # 915 & 915 F, Slottech Thundercat part # 770, Viper Jet, Wizzard Thunderstorm part # WTSO 1.
Chassis may be flexible, medium or stiff.
1.2 Chassis may not be modified except for the purpose of body mounting and add axle retainers.
1.3 Glue may not be used except to add body mounts, retain the guide pin or to act as “Loctite”
for the BSRT G-Jet front weight screw.
1.4 Each car must have a front brass weight(s) as made by the manufacturer for that chassis. Handling weights
must be used in their stock position. Both light and heavy front end weights are legal. May not be modified.
1.5 Each car must have rear brass weights as made by the manufacturer for that chassis with the exception of the Viper chassis which
may use HCS rear weights. Rear weights must be used in their stock position.
Heavy or light weights may be used if offered by the chassis manufacturer for that chassis. If light weights require spacers, then
spacers as provided by the chassis manufacturer must be used. May not be modified.
1.6 Aftermarket weights and non-brass weights are not allowed with the exception on rule 1.5.
1.7 Extended length guide pins are allowed if supplied by the manufacturer.
1.8 Armature bushings may be metal or plastic, and must be generally available. Bushings may be
reamed and chamfered. Ball bearings are not allowed.
1.9 The maximum tracking width ( Tire to Tire ) of rolling chassis is 1-5/16” ( 1.3125”).
2. Armature
1.The armature must be as provided by the same as the chassis manufacturer. Minimum
armature total ohms must be 18 ohms after a 5 minute cool down period.
Hot stock / balanced motors may be substituted for the stock motor. No custom type/rewinds
armatures.
3. Electrical System
3.1 Electrical system must be stock or stock direct replacement from each specific chassis manufacturer.
3.2 Bigfoot brush systems are allowed on Wizzard chassis.
3.3 Pickup shoes may be tweaked.
3.4 Shunts are not allowed.
3.5 No Helper springs allowed.
3.6 Plating allowed.
3.7 Track voltage will be 12V + / - 0.5 Volts.
4. Magnets
4.1 Motor magnets must be as provided by the same as the chassis manufacturer, and of ceramic or ceramic
equivalent material. Magnets may not be cut or restricted by any artificial means. No
additional magnets may be used. The following magnets are legal for each specific manufacturer:
BSRT part #290, Slottech part # 81C G6, Wizzard part # WS60.
5. Gears
5.1 Any crown gear. May not be lightened. Spacers may be added to the rear axle to adjust gear mesh.
5.2 7 tooth pinion gear must be used as supplied with the car. No modifications. No aftermarket gears.
5.3 A gear boss or spacer is permitted.
6. Axles
6.1 Any front axle may be used.
6.2 Any rear axle may be used.
7. Wheels
7.1 Chassis front axle holes may be reamed to 0.052”.
7.2 Independently rotating front rims are allowed. No bearings.
7.3 Rear wheels must be plastic and may not be lightened.
8. Tires
8.1 Front tire must be an installed at a minimum diameter of 0.350 inch. G-Jet Formula 1 tires may be used on G-Jets.
8.2 Rear tires must be silicone slip on with an installed minimum diameter of 0.450 inch.
8.3 All 4 tires must be black. All 4 tires must touch the track.
9. Body Specifications
9.1 The following lexan bodies are legal: HOST #1001 Gen 6 Ford, HOST #1002 Gen 6 Chevy, HOST #1003 Toyota, HOST #1076 Gen 6 Camaro,
HOST #1077 Gen 6 Mustang, Pattos 2019 Ford Mustang NASCAR, Pattos 2019 Dodge Challenger NASCAR.
9.2 Bodies must be mounted squared/evenly. Racer's choice of mounting method.
9.3 Bodies may be lowered but must retain their stock appearance. No "low riders" are allowed.
9.4 Rear panel must be intact.
9.5 Fenders may be trimmed for wheel clearance. No overly cut wheel openings.
9.6 When viewed from the side both front and rear tires must be fully visible. Lexan must not cover the sidewalls of tires.
9.7 Bodies do not have to be a true-to-life replica model of a NASCAR 1:1 car but must be presented in a professional manner and have the same details
as a 1:1 car would have. Car numbers must be on both doors and the roof of the car.
9.8 Maximum length of the body shall be 3.0 inches.