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Defending champion

PostPosted: Tue Sep 25, 2012 7:10 pm
by biedmatt
Those of you who followed the story last year know that the Ferrari 158 I built won the VRAA proxy. I procrastinated long enough on this year's car that I was almost out of time. But, it is finished except for the front wheel knock-ons and is running times very close to the 158 on a dirty track without any rubber on it. So I am happy with how it has turned out. The number one plate has not been successfully defended in any of the prior five years, but I am hopeful none the less.

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Re: Defending champion

PostPosted: Tue Sep 25, 2012 7:21 pm
by TsgtRet
Beautiful, Matt, what body did you use? Moose better look out!
BTW I love your Chris Amon/James Garner driver!

Re: Defending champion

PostPosted: Tue Sep 25, 2012 7:31 pm
by HomeRacingWorld
Outstanding. FREE Slotburger if you make the podium :)

Good luck and once again, fantastic work here, thanks for sharing it.

Re: Defending champion

PostPosted: Tue Sep 25, 2012 9:02 pm
by dreinecke
That is gorgeous! Love the body and the chassis work!

Re: Defending champion

PostPosted: Wed Sep 26, 2012 10:27 am
by biedmatt
Thank you all for the kind words.
The body is a Dave Jones. I got lucky, a friend who knows Dave was able to aquire it for me.
The helmet was something different. Since I am running the number one plate, I needed to find a driver who won a championship in a Honda. Pete Aron, in a sort of indirect way, is the only driver who has won in a Honda.

Re: Defending champion

PostPosted: Wed Sep 26, 2012 10:43 am
by ElSecundo
Looks awesome, Matt. Good luck in the title defense!

Re: Defending champion

PostPosted: Wed Sep 26, 2012 4:46 pm
by jmsh54
Greetings, Matt, wonderful body and chassis. Good luck with this years race. Regards, John

Re: Defending champion

PostPosted: Wed Sep 26, 2012 6:07 pm
by dge467
That is a great looking car! Nice work!

Re: Defending champion

PostPosted: Thu Sep 27, 2012 6:04 am
by JBriggsK9
Outstanding work, on the body and the chassis... If it runs anywhere near as well as it looks you have it in the bag..

Chris

Re: Defending champion

PostPosted: Mon Oct 22, 2012 5:36 am
by biedmatt
We are doing well so far. A first in the concours judging and a 4th and 1st in the first two races. I am 1 point out of first, just behind Ken.