2016 Series Talk

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    • #8153
      Avatar photoMitleid
      Keymaster

      It is almost September that means our annual meeting is coming up in October I figure we should start getting an Idea for series we would like to run so lets get this started

      my nominations are

      Open Modern GT series: seems like there are a huge variety of bodies and chassis combos that could make this a really fun series

      Touring car:  just because

      1/24 Scale Auto series: really one race wasn’t enough

      concept race  Race of the ages: here is how I see it playing out make it a 1 year series any hard bodied slot car no magnet rubber tires, best avg between all races something like that  I just want to give everyone the chance to run that weird one off car that may not fit in a series

      Group C:  would it really be a year at the Austin Slot Car Club if we didn’t see a Group C race

       

       

    • #8157
      Avatar photoporsche917
      Moderator

      I like the idea of an open modern GT series.  We would have to determine how far back the cars would go but there are some great options out there right now.  You could run a Scaleauto production GT3 car or get a body from a Scalextric or Carrera and put an aftermarket chassis on it for something very tricky.

       

    • #8164
      Avatar photoAutorama
      Keymaster

      My choices revolve around metal chassis setups:

      – 1/32 class fitted with Plafit chassis

      – 1/24 Scaleauto

      – 1/24 BRM (any of the metal chassis models).

    • #8182
      Avatar photoBarkingSpyder
      Participant

      tractor-pull-slot-car

       
      –917 body-any brand-perhaps as part of the GT series.
      –Corvette body-any brand-perhaps as part of the GT series.
      –Classic 50s/60s openwheels (aka. torpedos) [convert to a Slot.it wood guide; replace axle/crown with Slot.It, use same wheels and BRM ‘classic’ tires as we did for 2014 TransAm. Keep stock motor and nylon 9z pinion, run at 12v.] Yes they will be a *pain in the ass* to drive (I know b/c I have a classic ferrari 250?); yet it will be fun if we dont take it too seriously!
      –Drag Races as a fun/filler series

      EXISTING SUGGESTIONS I ENDORSE
      –Open GT (Steve, Marty) – esp. if it includes classic 60/70s coupes like Ferraries, Shelbys, etc.
      –Rally as a fun/filler series sounds very interesting
      –Metal chassis – I’d love to try more of the more sophisticated 1/32 brands.
      –ScaleAuto 1/24…same cars we used in Garland
      –BRM Anglewinder…allow both plastic and metal chassis- open up to other bodies (e.g. 917)

      COST CAVEAT
      –Let’s try and stick to one expensive series (e.g. BRM alumimum chassis McLarens, Plafits, etc.) in the final schedule. An $80 car and a $150 car and $20 more each in parts and tires adds up ($270 = 80+150+20+20), esp. when we may have two other series that potentially may require new cars at $60 ea plus parts. $415 (270+120+25).

    • #8199
      Avatar photoRichC
      Member

      Hello Kitty says Hello.
      Trucks would be fun Scalelectric and Fly. 1/24 Scaleauto and BRM ,Rally cars on Marty’s Rally track. Classic race VW, Old Corvettes, Mini Cooper only race any brand.

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