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[Jairus]

I am not totally against running the Parma track. In fact I love the idea and wish the option had come up when I was searching for a 10th track and found Jordi in Spain. (Tested and approved, thanks Pablo)

But! The points system is set up for 10 tracks only. The more races that take place, the more deluted the points system becomes. That is also something to think about. Options could be we drop one of the remaining tracks somewhere to keep the total 10 or maybe I am over thinking this?

[vfr750]

I had a few laps on that track last year when I was down there for the vintage meeting. It's just as good as it looks.

Cheers

John

[Gator Bob]

Could this be the worlds largest flat track?

[Mopar Rob]

The original 1989 Worlds MTT flat track was 165" and had a 45' X 35' footprint. Not really sure how big the above track is?

[slotbaker]

Looks like the same track!

[havlicek]

Besides Jairus' good point, everyone needs to consider that the longer the series lasts... the more cars are going to fall by the wayside. Personally, I don't really care and if my car smokes, that will be as far as it got. Still, running a series this long is going to take it's toll... especially with the vintage motors these cars are running!

-john

[Don Weaver]

The original 1989 Worlds MTT flat track was 165" and had a 45' X 35' footprint. Not really sure how big the above track is?

At 56 meters it would figure out to slightly over 182 feet.

Don Weaver

[HarV Wallbanger III]

That's the biggest issue with this Proxy race using vintage brush hardware on most of the Mabuchi motors is the huge handicap. Even with stock arms the stock Mabuchi hardware is barely enough, throw in a mild rewind and you have exceeded their limits. What is this on dead Mabuchi motors... four or five so far now with Brian's... The larger the track the more it will become a factor.

[Jairus]

Yeah... maybe we could do a special one-race proxy and run on that track some time huh? Mura B-cans, scratchbuilt frames, and Thingie bodies... what a combination.

[The Bugman]

I too totally agree with Barney on using "modern" hardware on the older endbells, a very unfair advantage, to ones who didn't, seeing as if "Everyone" who has rewinds would've used them, we would have many less motors burning due to older, poorer-designed endbell hardware.

For us stock motor guys it's not as big a problem, though a few of the older "stock" motors have had hardware troubles, too.

JMO, OK?

[Gator Bob]

This discussion should be moved over to "The Cars Of...."

[havlicek]

Yeah... maybe we could do a special one-race proxy and run on that track some time huh? Mura B-cans, scratchbuilt frames, and Thingie bodies... what a combination.

Now that would be one cool race! you'd need to line up a bunch of top-shelf drivers because those cars would be a heavy-handful!

-john

[Gator Bob]

10 is the number....So since the first race didn't happen..is the last race going to be OH. or in OR.

LET's RACE at Thomieux and give the stockers a chance with these Professional Thingie Club Racers.

Re-winders or Re-winers .....Fancy Brush Holders are for upscale hair salons.

PAR-MA, PAR-MA, PAR-MA, Edo, Edo, Edo, Franco, Franco, Franco.

From the King of Thingies "The Italian racers are super experienced and the track is spectacular." " ....I could bring them down and have them raced"

So what is the problem...IT'S Thingy weekend October 15 &16. How can we pass this opportunity up ????

[Jairus]

Bob, we have 10 races scheduled right now if we still intend on running back at Chicagoland on the King.

However, I have been strongly considering having the 9th race at Route 93 and then sending them back to me for one last chance at Z-force raceway. Two reason, first I planned on an equal amount of short tracks (relatively) and long (King) tracks. To add Parma throws off the curve giving the faster cars an advantage. Second reason is that I can then inspect the cars, award final points and mail all 25 home.
This would mean eliminate Chicagoland (sorry Mike) and send the cars directly to Route 93 after the U.K... and later back to Salem where this circus all started.

We can do Parma next Proxy.

[Gator Bob]

ok....your the director.

[Gator Bob]

Have the circus performers arrived and let out of there cages to run around?

[HarV Wallbanger III]

Bob, we have 10 races scheduled right now if we still intend on running back at Chicagoland on the King.

However, I have been strongly considering having the 9th race at Route 93 and then sending them back to me for one last chance at Z-force raceway. Two reason, first I planned on an equal amount of short tracks (relatively) and long (King) tracks. To add Parma throws off the curve giving the faster cars an advantage. Second reason is that I can then inspect the cars, award final points and mail all 25 home.
This would mean eliminate Chicagoland (sorry Mike) and send the cars directly to Route 93 after the U.K... and later back to Salem where this circus all started.

We can do Parma next Proxy.

I like this idea Jairus! I would even call a road trip up to help with the race and pick up Oscar's and my cars..... This would be my vote!

[The Bugman]

hey i'd like seein that final race in Salem too,,seein as that was to be our #1 race,save one more 26 car,shipping cost too,

[MSwiss]

This would mean eliminate Chicagoland (sorry Mike) and send the cars directly to Route 93 after the U.K... and later back to Salem where this circus all started.

Just spotted this.

I'm fine with skipping the 2nd Chicagoland leg.

[HarV Wallbanger III]

hey i'd like seein that final race in Salem too,,seein as that was to be our #1 race,save one more 26 car,shipping cost too,

Hey Oscar can you say ROADTRIP??? Wah'na ride up there and play?

[Jairus]

Cool beans guys! Thank you for the support.
Barney, can you tell me again where I can purchase the timing triggers and software again? Someone I can trust this time...

[The Bugman]

AND,,,,,,,,,,,,,, what time do the Melbourne Dynamic Proxy races start??

[Gator Bob]

Oscar, I think it is over due to the time difference. Anyone know if the cars got there yet???

[Jairus]

Depends when it was scheduled to happen. Steve set it up for a work day so I assume they will race after work. Being that it is just about Noon there on Tues..... will prob. happen while we are dreaming.
Yes, the cars are there.

[Gator Bob]

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