Wed Night Race Rules: Carrera Gt/DTM and Slot.It Ameri-Euro

[Wicked Mini]

[Wicked Mini]

The first class is the individual Carrera Gt/DTM; the rules include either stock rear wheels or after market 17x10mm with appropriate size Quick Slicks (truing/gluing optional) and the spec'd Piranha 21.5 motor (or stock Carrera motor). Guide flag can be upgraded or stock, the front wheels can be upgraded or stock. Stock body, interior and chassis. Any eletronic chips and/or lights may be removed and weight may be added inside the body. Time on track will be at least 10 minutes (2.5 minutes/lane) but may be extended to 12 minutes (3 minutes/lane) if we have less than 9 racers participating.

The second class is a USA/European Challange using Classic Series Slot.It cars. The American team will be running either the Gt40, Chapparal or McLaren and the European team will run either the Alfa, Matra or Ferrari. Each member will run the car of their choice depending on which team they represent. The top four places of each team will accumulate points for their particular team. Any Slot.I t parts may be used. Quick Slicks will be the spec'd tire. Any CB or Slot.It wheels may be used as long as the wheel/tire combination does not exceed the width of the body.

Here are the results from the first week:



The American team took 1st, 2nd, 7th and 8th for a point total of 320. The European team took 3rd, 4th, 5th and 6th for a point total of 330.

Our goal is not only to provide a fun and competitive race among individuals but also to encourage the faster members of each team to help the slower team members to become more competitive through advice and technique so their team will accumulate the most points.

The Carrera Gt/DTM field:



The USA/Euro Challange field:



Lastly, post any questions or comments in this thread. I usually look here once a week and will do my best to respond. Thanks.

[Oscar Racing]

Fun first week, the GT40s were fast...Thanks to Quick Slicks for promoting the Challenge series....

[HomeRacingWorld]

Just have to butt in and say that you have one heck of a field there. Great seeing these cars.

[dw5555]

What happened to Randy's Carrera car? He didn't get very far in the race.

Dave

[mikeinclover]

Dave, Randy didn't replace the stock wire and the great Carrera solder joint failed.

[WB2]

Thanks for the field photos.
Wonderful car variety. Eleven car fields and only one duplication in the Carrera race.

[dw5555]

Results David?

[mikeinclover]

If you were here yo would already know them.

[dw5555]

But if I was there then I would have to suffer abuse in person... :violence-smack: :D

[Wicked Mini]

[Mayberryman]

In the Carrera class I was wondering if you found any one body style that seemed to have a competitive advantage. Also were the two DTMs anywhere near competitive with the GTs?

[Oscar Racing]

The Aston Martin right now is pretty quick, a DTM BMW M3 I think is in second (but it is a DTM), and another Aston is tied with a Ferrari 458 for third.

[Wicked Mini]

My thoughts on the Carrera class is that the DTMs are a bit top heavy and take a little more work to be competitive. I would think the Ferrari 458 would be the ideal car but the Aston is putting in a strong showing. That may be due to the driver's ability to tune a car as much as the car's shape and stance.

[Wicked Mini]