Showdown 2017 Race Time

[Lotus56]

I am for sidewinder. I think we should just keep it simple, side or inline no angle.

[strangebrew]

Anything goes with me.............as long as gear ratios & tires are mandated. :twocents-mytwocents:

[HomeRacingWorld]

They will be, just like this year.

From Rules Page:
Standard inline configurations:
8, 9, 10, 11 tooth pinions.
26, 27, 28, 29, 30 tooth crown gears.
Gearing Modeling Notes - Our models are based on the inline standard of 9/27 (9 tooth pinion, 27 tooth crown).
You could gear the car how you like using the combinations listed.
My personal models will be geared 9/27

I will make a chart that is like the one created at SCC.



This way it can be printed if the person needs it.

But FIRST I have to box up these cars and clean my playroom :)

[bdsharp]

Ok by me. If the long-timers agree that there's no real advantage, I can't see why not. Let's see more of what people got.

[HomeRacingWorld]

Ok Mr. Broman :) Changed it.

[HomeRacingWorld]

All cars boxed and headed out tomorrow and Tuesday. Except those pesky Bensenville Bombers and Shotgun Dave. Impound for them.


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[BARC 1]

Good work Harry. This is a fast turnaround!!!!

So the whole gearing requirement is to end up with a maximum wheel revolution defined whether it is a sidewinder or an inline?

To my way of thinking this is the big equalizer. Regardless of what motor or gear ratio you choose if the final drive can't exceed, lets say 7000 rpm, what else would there to be to define? This would limit the top speed of the cars.

If the builder is required to ensure his final drive does not exceed some number, wouldn't that be all that is required? Then it would be up to him to play with gear ratio/motor combo to get the best performing car within the final drive top speed? Forget about motor specs, just define the maximum wheel RPM allowed

A digital tach cost less then a a motor, and that is all a person would have to purchase to ensure his rear wheel speed did not exceed the proxy limit. Just curious if this has been looked at before?

A host would then only have to check the wheel speed, and is not too concerned about what gear is in the car.

Now I just fell off the turnip truck with respect to proxy racing, and I am unaware of what flaw this approach would have?

Cheers

Dan

[HomeRacingWorld]

Well, appreciate the comments.

We will stay with the Piranha as spec motor. All the running gear will stay the same. All track width and clearances the same. Basically all will stay the same.

Just allowing sidewinder as a configuration option.

Having to "tach" test every car isn't in the cards. I'm not going to go through all that and won't force others to do the same. Adding more testing/tech inspection is the last thing I want for this series.

And the goal isn't to set any max wheel revolution.

It is simply to allow the builder even more creativity in chassis design.

[BARC 1]

Sounds good, I was just trying to figure out what the goal was and was wondering out loud ways to the same end. If it ain't broke don't fix it. :D

Cheers

Dan

[CrockettNZ]

I agree with Harry
having cars that have the same wheel rpm doesn't mean they will all perform the same
there are a lot of factors that make a car run well or not

[Gameover]

Im just sitting here wondering if its next year yet? Im going to start now. Building a mod for next year. Also need to find one of those sexy camaro bodies.....

[Broman62]

Thank you sir!!! Already looking forward to next year!!!! Again, a true scratch build series!!!

[mnfordguy]

Thanks for running these Harry. Was out of town ll weekend and am just getting caught up. Looks like everyone had a blast. So many beautiful cars.

Congrats to all who placed! Put me down for 1 modified and a new sportsman entry for next year.

[CrockettNZ]

well given that I am planning on sending at least 2 cars for next year
one being a modified
it looks like it will be a big event already

I also want to up my standard of build/modeling quality so will go sidewinder so I can get a more detailed
interior

[TuscoTodd]

Looks like a great time was had with some great looking entries!!!
I am still kicking myself for letting the deadline of this sneak up on me and not having time to finish mine in time for "The Show"!
Sooooo... that being said, and the rules already cast for next year - I am going to continue to soldier on with getting mine done an going to work on a modified entry as well!
:D