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[Jairus]

This is the proposed route for the cars starting at my location in the Pacific Northwest corner of the United States. Then they will progress south to California (which has the 4th largest G.D.P. in the world, qualifying as a country by itself) to take part in the Buena Park "Legends" race where past slot car racing champions will drive the cars.
From there they travel to the only two southern hemisphere tracks in our series located in Sydney and Melbourne Australia.
After that wing their way to the Castle Lair of the Kingie of Thingies in Lugano Switzerland. Then on to Minerva in Germany, France and the UK (visit the Queen) before returning back to the "New World" for two last races on the biggest Blue Kings still operating. This should provide those entries with “legs” to show their stuff after being mechanically perfected over the course of the previous months journey.
The whole event should take about 10 months (+/-) and if problems arise, some re-scheduling might take place. So this timetable is the most logical progression regarding shipping of the cars. (Quite a logistical challenge I assure you!)
A quick count of the tracks below shows only 9 races scheduled. I am still looking for one more track in France or Spain. If anyone wants to plan for it I would be glad to talk to you.
Repairs on any entries, if need be, will be preformed by race directors on the spot. If any repairs ARE required, the car owner will be notified. Any entry lagging behind for one reason or another we will endeavor to fix, adjust or repair. Sending a car home is the last resort.
We want an exciting race again just as in years past so feel free to comment, suggest, trash talk or whatever and let the best entry win!


First Race, THE KICK OFF FOR THE 5TH ANNUAL THINGIE PROXY RACE!
June 2nd, Chicago, IL USA
Length: 117’ (35.6m) 8 lane
Race director: Mike Swiss
Comments: We ran this track last season so the particulars are already known. No banked turns and only one long straight. Most info can be gleened about this track from the posted results of last season here.

Website: Chicagoland Raceway
Race results:




Second Race, THE LEGENDS RACE!
June 11th, Buena Park Raceway, Buena Park, California USA
Length: 155' (47m) Gerding King 8 lane
Comments: This swoopy track will provide a chance for some of the lighter cars to stretch their legs. It has a painted surface with flush braids on a routed wood surface.
Race director: HarV Wallbanger III

Website: www.bpaceway.com

Race Results:





Third Race, THE DOWNUNDER CHALLENGE!
July 17th at the Sydney Society of Model Engineers Inc., Sydney Australia.
Length: 115' (35m) 6 lane
Comments: Sydney was one of the stops in the “Sunchaser Race” and it is a very fast track. Routed wood with two donuts and a painted smooth surface.
Race director: Steve King

Website: www.modelpark.org.au

Race Results:





Fourth Race, I CAN SEE TASMANIA RACE!
August 23rd at the Melbourne Model Raceway, Melbourne Australia.
Length: 52' (15.86m) 5 lane
Comments: The Melbourne round will be run at the Melbourne Model Raceway, located about 8 Kms (5 Mi) North of the CBD. Behind an anonymous factory facade lies this Aladdin's cave full of treasure. The Melbourne vintage slot car racing scene has been based around this store and its track for a couple of decades, fostered by raceway owner Ged. The raceway has had several tracks come and go over the last 15 years. The current track is a 5 lane custom built to suit the space. With so much stock a large track takes too much floor space, yet with a four lane there were often people waiting for a lane. A 5th lane was a good compromise. I think the current track is here to stay. The track surface is ferodor, a high friction paint. We normally race on natural rubber tyres, with NOS Uniques or AMRs the best performers. We allow untreated foam tyres on Cox Cucs and Russkits and they work very well. The foam tyres on the Sunchaser proxy cars worked very well last year. (Except for "Firefly")
Race director: Steve Corneille

Website: www.melbournemodelraceway.com.au

Race Results:




Fifth Race, A WEEKEND WITH THE KINGIE!
September 24 & 25th at the royal lodgings of the “Kingie of Thingies” private track in Lugano Switzerland.
Length: 98.5’ (30m) 3 lane
Comments: No proxy would be complete with-out a stop at this very challenging, routed wood track! Other legends of the hobby will be taking part in the driving duties just like last year. I am sure Edo will be planning on a nice wine and cheese repast following the race just as before.
Race director: Edo


Race Results:

[Jairus]

Sixth Race, THE MINERVA MATCH!
October 29th, The Minerva Track, Düsseldorf Germany.
Length: 78.74’ (24m) 8 lanes.
Race director: Jens
Comments: Do not let this track fool you. It is a fast track and host to two of the previous proxy races. Be sure to check out the link at the below.

Minerva race on YouTube

Race Results:





Seventh Race, THE QUEENS COMPETITION!
Estimated to be February 18th, at North London Society of Model Engineers, London England.
Length: 96’ (29.26m) 4 lanes.
Comments: Race organizer from the previous Sunchaser series has chosen this track for his leg of the race. Four wood routed lanes of speedy but with flat cornered goodness. Heavy cars will find this track a point getter for them.
Race director: Lowrider

Web site: www.nlsme.co.uk

Race Results:




Eighth Race, The ROUTE 93 Mr Frank Memorial Run!
Estimated to be March 2012 at Route 93 Raceway, Akron Ohio, USA.
Length: 155’ (47m) 8 lanes.
Comments: This event will take place at the home of another Thingie aficionado and I can think of no better place to hold our return to American soil than a run on a routed wood, painted surface woven braid freak’n American KING! (arrrr, arrr, arr)
Race director: Brian McPherson

Web site: www.route93raceway.com
Race Results:




Nineth Race, The Jersey Devil Run!
May 6th, 2012, New Jersey
Length: 136' (41.45m) 8 lanes.
Race director: Mike Iles and Jay Kisling
Comments: This race will it all, net streaming, video on Youtube and pictures of your favorite entries posted on their web site.
Should be a fun time for all!


Web Site: www.speedzonenj.com
Race Results:




Tenth Race, The Finish Line!
June 23rd 2012, Albany OR, USA.
Length: 110' (33.52m)
Race director: Jairus Watson
Comments: Back to Salem were it all started to "A Step Above Hobbies". I hope to have a race at a brand new track using good friends in the hobby to accomplish driving duties. If this looks to be another flop... the cars will be driven to another location or shipped to an established track for the 10th and final race.
Updates as they happen.

Update: Cars are at the track and we are GOOD TO GO!


Web Site: www.asahobbies.com



Okay, that is the plan.
A lot of changes have been seen along this road. I suspect more will happen before we are done.

[Mopar Rob]

NICE ! It good to see a mix of club tracks, RT. 93's vintage original blue king and state of the art such as the Gerding King at BP.

[The Bugman]

most excellent Mr J.,,one helluva nice job track recruiting,,
get ready world "2011 Dynamic Proxy" races are ready to invade your tracks,,,im elated

[32Deuce]

Awesome J!

Are you running for "Best Proxy series Host" ever or what?

Go Man!

Z

[Jairus]

Just trying to balance out the bad news Mike. Thanks.

[MantaRay]

Jairus, Thanks again for all of your efforts, encouraging and promoting this event

[Ron Hershman]

to the "New World" for two last races on the biggest Blue Kings still operating.

And here I thought ALL Blue Kings were the same lap distance

[One_Track_Mind]

Jairus, Thanks again for all of your efforts, encouraging and promoting this event

Can't add more then this!
Very well said Manta Ray.

[Jairus]

And here I thought ALL Blue Kings were the same lap distance

Not ALL Kings are equal! Some are more equal than other....

[Mopar Rob]

Not ALL Kings are equal! Some are more equal than other....

That's very true

[Ron Hershman]

Not ALL Kings are equal! Some are more equal than other....

I said BLUE Kings..... not all Kings

[MSwiss]

Jairus,
As mentioned, great job promoting this.

The tracks all look great.

While I enjoyed hosting last year, with a Dynamic modular chassised car being the
first "built from parts" slot car I assembled, I'm really excited about hosting this year.

Of minor note, my King is:
Red 154',11"
Orange 155',4.5"
Black 156',1.5"

I was always curious if an American Blue King also had the 1 ft.+ difference in lap length,
from Red to Black.

[Mr. Frank]

I said BLUE Kings..... not all Kings

RON; Don't know what you're talking about ?? Our AMERICAN King is the EXACT same track as Tom Thumbs and as Buzzy's in new york.. 155 foot..

Mr. Frank

[Jairus]

Hey guys, if any of the above information is incorrect or you want to add something to the above posts/information, please let me or a moderator know. I want the tracks well represented for this race.

[havlicek]

Once again Jairus, great job on the organization and promotion. This looks to be a great series with a really nice mix of tracks. I just hope my car lasts to see some track time at Chicagoland and Rte 93. With motors in various entrants' cars...one of them has to at least do "OK"...I think...er...I hope!

-john

[slotcarone]

Jairus,
As mentioned, great job promoting this.

The tracks all look great.

While I enjoyed hosting last year, with a Dynamic modular chassised car being the
first "built from parts" slot car I assembled, I'm really excited about hosting this year.

Of minor note, my King is:
Red 154',11"
Orange 155',4.5"
Black 156',1.5"

I was always curious if an American Blue King also had the 1 ft.+ difference in lap length,
from Red to Black.

Mike I am curious about how the length gets measured?

[Jairus]

Track update.
Unfortunately as of yesterdays mail the track timing gear has not arrived for the Z-force raceway. Since it is "Mothers Day"... I suppose we will need to postpone the first race a week until the gear can be installed and tested. Would be fun to hold the first race on Friday the 13th!

On another note, I am discussing a Spanish leg for the proxy with a Facebook friend Jordi Pedragosa Sala. Jordi works for JPSLOT and has access to their company track. He so far seems quite willing to host a leg of this race and if it all goes smoothly I will post a picture and add info for Barcelona Spain to the list of tracks.
Thank God for Google Translate and the Internet!

[HarV Wallbanger III]

Good job Jairus!

[Cap Henry]

The track in Syndney is way cool!

[One27ray]

American made a red king track with lower banks and a tad shorter lane length

Use to race on one in Chicago back in the late 70's early 80's. Great track !

i-ray

[Jairus]

The Sydney Round will take place this coming Sunday the 17th as everyone knows.
It has just been announced that the Melbourne round is now scheduled for August 16th. Mark your calendars.

[Edo]

Jairus, gents

on the 15th and 16th October Franco Uliana and the ECA club (the oldest slot club in Italy) are organizing in Roncole Verdi (Parma) a Thingie race.

Franco and the boys would be very happy to run the Italian leg of the Dynamic Proxy on the 56 meters Thomieux track, see pics here:





The italian racers are super experienced and the track is spectacular.

Provided that the car's package comes by that date I could bring them down and have them raced.

The Lugano (Swiss leg) race at my track could be organized just after (November?) and then send the cars to the Minerva track in Dusseldorf for a tentatively December race.

Let's think about that, shall we?

Ciao for now

E

[Horsepower]

Couldn't you find a bigger track?
Now that's good runnin'!

[havlicek]

Boy would that track be a test for those who geared for itsy-bitsy club tracks!

-john