I don't really build/collect 1/32nd scale - so this is an exception.
ONE THIRTY TOOTH MODIFIED-We have a lot of builders and fast slot racers here on Long Island and racing 1/24 scale Asphalt Tour Modifieds is very popular here - You can build them yourself or even buy a RTR.
The 1/24 cars look fairly realistic, can be made to replicate your local Modified "heroes", plus they perform very well, are sturdy and relatively inexpensive, and best of all - evenly matched on the wood ovals.
COMPETITIVE 1/32 MODIFIED-In any case, it is very easy to get involved and very inclusive for all racers, from veterans to beginners. I thought some of this excitement could be transferred to the predominately 1/32 scale Home Racing crowd. It just needed a good chassis.
NERFS, BARS, AND BUMPERS-This 1/32 car ended up being a collaboration of sorts (similar to some efforts I have read about here on the board). It turned out another Boarder was building just such a 1/32 chassis. I would create the body.
PURPOSE BUILT WITH A SLIGHT OFFSET-Anyway, "
slotguy" (another HRW boarder) sent me a chassis made up from a basic 1/32 brass Womp Womp. He trimmed it a bit and added some nerfs, bars, and bumpers. Nicely done for sure, and not as difficult as a complete scratch build. After all this is still *mostly a Womp* with bars added... so this is a very approachable build for almost anyone.
LOW SLUNG AND READY TO TURN LAPS IN ANGER-I have made my own Nascar Tour Modifieds and Super Modifieds in the past from folded paper - but always in the 1/24th scale that is so popular at the underground home tracks here. So to create the 1/32 car I simply scaled down my art just the right amount, and fitted it to custom built chassis. The big 1/24 cars are based on a 4" FCR while the small 1/32 cars are based on a 3.25" Womp chassis.
WOMP BASED - GREAT CLUB RACING CAR-The paper bodies are surprisingly tough and obviously light weight and even in the smaller 1/32nd size I was able to add some detail. I wouldn’t suggest this is a "concours" kind of slot car build, but it does make for a pretty tough looking competition car and I guess if you look real close - you could count rivets...
ALREADY PAINTED AND DETAILED WITH DECALS-I think this could work pretty well as a racing class - the protective bars, replaceable bodies, and commercial track toughness would almost guarantee a fun and competitive class with cars that will endure all sorts of on-track mayhem, week after week.