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Ary,
I have seen those before on this web site that is dedicated to 1/24 scale racing.
https://www.slotracinglemans.com/newforum/homepage.php
Very cool stuff. Hell, I would just settle for having my Scaleauto Porsche run much less having some cool light up calipers.
Marty
Ary,
I don’t believe you. I think we should take a trip to Brazil to see for ourselves! Does everyone have their passports ready?
Marty
Warren,
Thanks for your interest in my routed track and congratulation on your opening up a brick and mortar location. I can’t wait to see how it turns out.
I don’t think my track will give you what you want. It’s only three lanes and has an average lap length of 65’. I would think you are going to want something far larger for your new space that would give someone the sense of awe when they saw it. After all, anyone can buy and build a plastic track but a routed track is something that is not only unique but is something that drives significantly better without all of the track connections to drive over. Having a plastic track is still good for business as you can show people what they can create with the products they can purchase from you or Kings.
In regards to the routed track – I would avoid the temptation of using the Circuit of Americas as a track plan. Real tracks rarely make good slot car tracks. There is cache in being able to say you have a scale model of the track but the reality is that a slot car and a real car drive and behave very differently. Track design for a project like this is critical and has to be done while factoring in all of the uses and users of the track. There are elements of the COTA you could use in building a track but to make it really fun to drive you would have to alter it to some degree.
Thanks,
Marty
I like the concept Ary’s is pitching. Sort of a proxy style race within our own series. I also like Jim’s idea for the Mille Miglia.
Marty
Did the rules change to allow chassis with pods?
The Racer Silverline cars all use Slot It chassis with a pod. What if the pod is run tight? Would it be allowed then?
Marty
Ary,
Thanks for all the work in preparing the El Piloto BRM Meganes. The race today was great and everyone had a good time especially with such close racing. I can’t wait until the next race.
Marty
I would stick with fastest lap. I like the idea of having a 1st, 2nd and 3rd place awards for this one.
To clairfy: This award is for the year and not per series, correct?
Ary,
Those all look great! I like the black with silver writing. I was wondering how expensive these are and if we should get some plaques for the F1 related races we might be holding. How many plaques do we need to order to make them affordable?
Marty
Why I remember when all you needed to straighten a chassis was a kettle, a piece of good American steel and an oven. Kids these days! Who did you say sells them?
Did Brian work them a deal on the 3M products? Does Brian have another back door slot car connection?
I wonder if that is big enough to do a BRM chassis?
Marty
Ary,
I am all for entering the proxy and for hosting a round. I would love to see how are cars compare to the others out there. I have seen some crazy stuff on the forums and would like to think that our set ups can do well. I am all in for it.
Marty
Is anyone running the Chaparral in the Q1 races or will it be a GT40 series? Does the high wing on the Chaparral automatically make it uncompetitive? Russell?
Marty
Did we decide what weekend we are starting the Q1 races on? My wish would be the 7th. Let me know if that works for everyone else.
Marty
I understand your point but I don’t know if it really matters. The goal for any B bracket competitor is to get into the A bracket races. The B bracket can have as many or as few as long as it give credit to those that are trying hard to compete, whether in their bracket or with some of the more experienced A bracket racers. This would give them time to compete and be recognized for their accomplishments. I know its not a perfect system but I can’t think of anything else to help the new racer enjoy their time racing with the club.
Marty
