2019 Can-Am Proxy - Rules & Registration Thread

[Courtney s]

I know I'm, new but the reason i wanted to run was because of the Carrera 917/30 , so my vote is no.

[bov]

Hi Allan,

Since I'll probably go with a hopefully improved version of my #12 Zep Mobile, that ruling makes me happy.....
Still conflicted about motors, gearing, wheels and tires - but hey 'it's a start'..... :banana-dance:

[Brumos RSR]

This track of 62mm max works for me... Now to find that extra 1.75mm and stay under the fenders

[wanabgts]

This rule does not hinder me either, as I am likely entering a Mclaren as well.

Zack

[redlynr]

Allan, can I get #2...

No 917-30 dictates car change...

[GT6]

Yes to the 62mm width. I think it is the simplest and most fair way to administer car size.

Courtney, understand you feelings as I have a Carrera 917/30 on my bench bought with the express purpose of running in Can Am, but as soon as I put the calipers to it I knew it was oversize compared to my other Group 7 cars and a no go. Lots of other great fire breathing monsters in the Group 7 list, pick one and run.

Something that may need consideration shortly: I just noticed that the Thunderslot McLaren will be an M6A model, not an M8. Given that the actual M6A was relatively narrow the scale width should be 54mm (full size was 1727 mm wide) and that the Thunderslot release will likely be about the same width as their Lola T70 with a sidewall to sidewall width of around 60mm, the Thunderslot M6a may end up about 10% overscale in width. But still within the proposed max allowable width. I'm OK with letting it run but would like to know other's opinions.

cheers
Scott

[Old23]

I'm cool with the 62mm maximum track width and think that will level the playing field a bit, though there are still plenty of eligible cars that won't permit anything close to that kind of axle width. I hope some entrants will still take up the challenge of turning a narrower car into a race winner through brilliant scratchbuilt chassis design. Gascarnut, I double-dare you. :)

Allan, you made reference to the 62mm rule putting the 917-30 out of the proxy, but as far as I can see (did I miss it?) you have not imposed any specific maximum car width measurement. So there's nothing preventing anyone from running a 917-30 (or any other super wide bodyshell) as long as the axle/track width doesn't exceed 62mm front and rear. They wouldn't receive any performance benefit from doing so -- indeed they may risk more contact with track walls and scenery -- but it looks like the choice is still open to them, right? Apart from the Vanquish cars, is any other commercially available bodyshell specifically excluded?

A final thought... It's going to be interesting to race some of these cars on tracks with narrow lane spacing (like 3 inches). It will definitely be a case of "rubbin' is racin'"! :dance:
Stewart

[gascarnut]

[BARC 1]

Maximum width rules look fine to me. Made my Ferrari slightly wider, but still falls within what is being proposed so this would present no problems for me.

[DRW21]

62mm seems to be a good leveler, even though it may eliminate some CanAm cars there are still plenty of cars to choose.
Lets get building!!!

[wanabgts]

My Mclaren M8 measures 60.7mm, that's about as wide as mine can get without fender mods.

Zack

[Old23]

[FC47]

I measured my M8, with the thought that it'd be wider, those are great cars nonetheless. I only measured it after I looked at my now faster 2E, it isn't near 62.
C'mon Courtney get that Porsche to fly and put it on the grid!

[Audi1]

[Audi1]