Welcome to the 60's Slot Car Proxy.
After absorbing the feedback I have received I can offer the attached document for consultation, which will be then used to fix the rules for this proxy.
This period will last until 1st May.

You will note that there are 4 possible Events proposed to which you are invited to enter 3 in seperate Events
Ideally I would like to cap the entry to 10 cars per event unless any of the proposed Events does not gain sufficient support (min 7)

There are no ProCars permitted (Slot it, Policar, NSR, Thunderslot or Scaleauto) for this proxy.

Any comments will be carefully considered and may be implimented if it fits in with the general consensus and is alighned with the intentions of the Theme.
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I would be greatful if your interested in entering, if you can add your name to this posting with a clear view as which Events you would wish to participate in ?
For Example:  Roadrunners Event 1,3 & 4
   

sorry, facebook video but it's an 'official' Scalextric video

https://www.facebook.com/share/r/1B1AknFZ8k/

Only two weeks to go!
   
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Anyone else see the irony of Formula E slot cars, or is it just my wierd sense of humour.

 T32 RACE REPORT – CUPCAKE RACEWAY
“Lights, Laps, and Just Enough Chaos”

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Lads,
Another fine evening of racing unfolded at the legendary Cupcake Raceway, with six enthusiastic participants in attendance. Rebus remains abroad in Spain, reportedly focused on sun, scenery, and a strict training regimen involving paella and sangria. He insists he’ll return race-ready… we remain cautiously optimistic.
As tradition dictates, the evening began by breaking bread — and what a spread it was. Cupcake served up a scrumpdelicious marinated chicken with roasted potatoes and Greek salad, proving once again that his hosting skills may actually surpass his driving… on certain nights.
Well fed and mildly overconfident, the group headed to the grid.

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Class 1 – Classic Stock Cars (Jack Rabbit Motors)
The evening opened with the always entertaining Classic Stock Cars, where horsepower meets questionable decision-making.
When the dust settled:
Kramer – 71 laps
Ethan – 71 laps (just over 9 seconds shy)
Cupcake – 70 laps
Followed by:

• Chip – 68
  
  
• Horshack – 67
  
  
• Sandy – 65
  

A strong showing from Kramer, who looked far less confused than usual — always a promising sign.

   
   

Class 2 – Datsun 240Z (7.75 Bracket – Points)
The always dramatic Datsun 240Z class was up next, and as expected, it delivered tight racing, bold moves, and the occasional “what just happened?” moment.
Cupcake took control early and drove a clean race to the win:
Cupcake – 68 laps (+ Fast Lap: 7.961 in Green)
Horshack – 66 laps
Chip – 65 laps - using Cupcake's car as a loaner due to mechanical issues with his own in his first heat.
Then:

• Sandy – 64
  
  
• Ethan – 63
  
  
• Kramer – 61
  

There were noticeably larger gaps than usual, thanks to a spike in offs in the tighter sections — proving once again that the track gives, and the track takes away.
Championship Update – Datsun
No change at the top:

• Chip still leads, but
  
  
• Cupcake has closed the gap to just 4 points, and is looming large in the mirrors
  
  
• The gap to Ethan in third has grown slightly
  

This one is heating up nicely.

   
   

Class 3 – Group C (Night Race with Lights)
Then came the fan-favorite night race.
Lights off.
Track lights on.
Headlights blazing.
Depth perception… optional.
The Group C cars lit up the circuit beautifully, producing countless close duels and near-misses — some intentional, some… less so.
At the finish:
Ethan – 76 laps
Horshack – 75 laps
Cupcake – 75 laps (separated by ~3 seconds)
Followed by:

• Chip
  
  
• Sandy
  
  
• Kramer
  

A thrilling race and arguably the most visually entertaining of the night.

   
   

 Class 4 – Front Motor Indy (7.65 Bracket – Points)
The night wrapped up with the Front Motor Indy class, and this one delivered the closest racing of the evening.
Remarkably:
No breakouts
Three drivers within ONE second
Multiple heart rates elevated
Horshack emerged victorious in a tightly contested finish:
Horshack – 70 laps
Ethan – 69 laps
Sandy – 69 laps
Cupcake – 69 laps (all within <1 second)
Then:

• Chip – 68
  
• Kramer – 66
  

Precision racing at its finest.
Championship Update – Indy

• Horshack’s win vaults him into 2nd place, now 3 points ahead of Chip
  
• Ethan still leads, but only by 3 points
  

This title fight is officially wide open as we head into the final stretch.

   
   

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Final Thoughts
Another fantastic night of:

• great food 
  
• tight racing 
  
• and just enough chaos to keep things interesting
  

The championship battles are tightening, the excuses are evolving, and the competition is only getting fiercer as we turn into the final quarter of the season.
Thanks to everyone who came out to race, laugh, and occasionally stay on track.

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Next Stop: Riverhampton in two weeks
Same drivers… slightly better driving (we hope).

Race report by Jim.

Pit box

Over the years been through several iterations of pit boxes, usually some form of a plastic toolbox and for a while a Maplin 3 drawer aluminium unit, which was was discarded recently as too heavy loaded, to transport in my old age.

Currently running with this,

   

a grot shop £10 plastic toolbox that can take 10 or more cars, the controller, tape tools and other essential bits and weighs a lot less loaded than the Maplin unit.  By adding two 3dp trays I have three levels consisting of a top tray for sundries, with the underside of the lid having a clip fit array of drivers consisting of hex, Phillips, Torq X and bladed. Next level is controller, tape and cleaner and at the bottom, the cars in old Scalex clear covers. 

   
   
   

Not the most elegant of solutions but cheap and cheerful and does the job. What do other people use?

Cheers
             John

Hi

I have just joined the Forum after reading many posts on here for some time.
We were gifted a Scalextric track back in the 70's consisting of a oval track, Austin Healy and Mercedes 190
Many years later the track had been expanded to cover the whole of our lounge/dining area floor.
Los of fun with my brothers, dad, uncle and friends.
After leaving home the set was used by my brothers who managed to damage or lose a great deal of it.
I was re united with what was left in my mid 20s.
About 18 months ago I opened up the box which had been in storage for 35 plus years only to find most of the old classic track had gone brittle and was falling apart.
I have since purchased a few used sets including a couple of digital sets.
Having installed a wind down storage rack in my garage and temporarily covering it with some peg board and cardboard to build my first layout.
Once I have decided on a final layout I will cover the rack with plyboard and make the track permanent.
Looking forward to many hours of fun and interaction.

Attached a photo of my first layout but open to suggestions and changes.

Thanks 
Kym

   
Hello all I am new to slot cars (though I did have a scaletrix set when I was 10+) I have purchased a new set with additional track from Carrera 1/32-1/25 Digital and I have also just obtained the software SmartRace.   I am now (3 months) a retired Aeronautical Engineer.
So bottom line is I don't know what I am doing in this hobby!

Hi guys, I have a Magnet Marshal but long time ago lost the manual.
Now I need to replace the battery but I don't know how.
Does anyone have instruction for me? Or maybe a Pdf from the manual?

I would really appreciate some help, don't want to destroy the device 

this fast mover of a ghost-car-friendly carrera d132 build under development is known as the eclectic electric motor speedway or eems. you may notice the use of vertical elements is unlike most others. gt3 ghost cars clock in 19-20sec laps. i am reading up & thinking hard on howto upscale the native 8bit system to re-program like about ten ghost cars to race against a user via an intelligent race management system with collision avoidance parameters and power boosting ability. i have the eems build tutorial, many pics and a track diagram on my free scify no-ads no-tracking website.