Sports Racer Posted September 27, 2021 Report Share Posted September 27, 2021 (edited) Hopefully we'll be able to get Round 1 of this proxy started soon. We've been told that the covid restrictions will ease the first Monday after double-dose vaccinations reach 70% in NSW (my home state). Currently it's at 57.6% and predictions are that we will hit 70% by mid October. Up to 5 visitors will be allowed in a home which is more than enough to race. Canberra is in another state (ACT) and restrictions look like continuing for some time to come but it's hoped they will follow NSW's lead and ease their restrictions at 70% as well. Restrictions in ACT will be reviewed 15 October. So it looks like we may be racing in a couple of weeks. I've got my fingers crossed. And thanks everyone for your patience, it's been a tough time and your support is greatly appreciated. Cheers Paul Edited October 21, 2021 by Sports Racer Quote May the downforce be with you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lancelot Posted September 27, 2021 Report Share Posted September 27, 2021 Great to hear. 1st priority is keeping everyone safe. We all can wait a bit longer. Lance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlesx Posted September 27, 2021 Report Share Posted September 27, 2021 Hi Paul. Same here from NZ. Regards Chas Le Breton (charlesx) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Gunn Posted September 27, 2021 Report Share Posted September 27, 2021 Well from the land of don't panic where all the idiots are , be nice to be able to enjoy some slot cars , thank you Paul for keeping this active appreciate all the effort , and has been said many times , you all keep safe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BARacer Posted September 27, 2021 Report Share Posted September 27, 2021 Run it when it's fun! We can only enjoy it if you do. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaynus Posted September 27, 2021 Report Share Posted September 27, 2021 57 minutes ago, BARacer said: Run it when it's fun! We can only enjoy it if you do. Well said ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sports Racer Posted September 27, 2021 Author Report Share Posted September 27, 2021 Woohhoo The latest news is: From Friday 1 October - two people able to visit another household at any one time, for any reason. So guess what I'll be doing this Saturday! Now I just have to find a track. Cheers Paul 2 Quote May the downforce be with you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaynus Posted September 28, 2021 Report Share Posted September 28, 2021 Finding 2 friends?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sports Racer Posted September 28, 2021 Author Report Share Posted September 28, 2021 Do you know how to count to 4 in binary on your fingers? Quote May the downforce be with you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaynus Posted September 28, 2021 Report Share Posted September 28, 2021 1 hour ago, Sports Racer said: Do you know how to count to 4 in binary on your fingers? I didn't, but I do now! (I was suspicious of the answer!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArroldN Posted September 29, 2021 Report Share Posted September 29, 2021 So will the motors be fired up this weekend? Quote MOPAR or NOCAR YES IT'S A HEMI Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sports Racer Posted September 30, 2021 Author Report Share Posted September 30, 2021 I’m trying to find someone willing to open up their home to race. Quote May the downforce be with you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sports Racer Posted October 4, 2021 Author Report Share Posted October 4, 2021 First round will be next weekend - 9th or 10th October. I tried for this weekend but the track owner was sick. I'll keep you posted. Cheers Paul 2 Quote May the downforce be with you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArroldN Posted October 10, 2021 Report Share Posted October 10, 2021 Any racing this weekend? Quote MOPAR or NOCAR YES IT'S A HEMI Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sports Racer Posted October 10, 2021 Author Report Share Posted October 10, 2021 Not yet, everyone is still worried about covid. I'm following up a request to race after work sometime this week. 1 Quote May the downforce be with you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pepsi62 Posted October 11, 2021 Report Share Posted October 11, 2021 get it done when you can Paul and most importantly, stay safe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
curef99 Posted October 11, 2021 Report Share Posted October 11, 2021 other option, relocate to SA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sports Racer Posted October 12, 2021 Author Report Share Posted October 12, 2021 From this Friday Canberra allows up to 5 visitors to a home. I've asked if anyone can run a race this weekend, waiting for a reply. Cheers Paul 1 Quote May the downforce be with you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BARacer Posted October 13, 2021 Report Share Posted October 13, 2021 Hard work this slotting game! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaynus Posted October 13, 2021 Report Share Posted October 13, 2021 Racing or no racing, enjoy any added freedoms you are able to! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sports Racer Posted October 16, 2021 Author Report Share Posted October 16, 2021 We have a race! Tomorrow (Sunday) on Alistair's track. Pics and race results will be posted tomorrow night with videos added later in the week. I'll also let you know which cars failed the Magnet Marshal test and automatically get a 5 point penalty. The penalty will be applied for each track we race on with magnabraid, which is most of the tracks in the proxy. Cheers Paul 2 Quote May the downforce be with you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BARacer Posted October 16, 2021 Report Share Posted October 16, 2021 Never has a track looked more beautiful! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sports Racer Posted October 18, 2021 Author Report Share Posted October 18, 2021 (edited) Hi all The first race was a mess. Each car was raced for a total of 6 minutes over 3 lanes and we were so out of practice there were a lot of deslots. With only 1 marshall a lot of cars missed out on getting good results. It was so bad that the car that lapped 3rd fastest finished the race in 22 place. Because of this I've decided this round won't be an official race but the lap times will sort the race order for the real first round next week. Here are the lap times and magnetic downforce as measured by a magnet marshall. All car owners with cars over 30g have been contacted to see how they want to proceed. Name Magnetic downforce Lap Time Peter Gunn 75 6.175 Dixie 52 6.256 JohnnieE 32 6.328 Alvaro 5 6.355 32coupe 11 6.371 lancelot 23 6.391 jimmyslots 1950 2 6.469 Supercharged 5 6.560 Sports Racer 9 6.582 DP201 6 6.629 Brooksy 21 6.642 bov 9 6.679 Nev 8 6.688 sticks 5 6.707 old man 28 6.719 ArroldN 5 6.792 Aloha 29 6.826 BrumosRSR 7 6.848 Nonfractal 54 6.902 Shaynus 23 6.960 BARacer 13 7.001 Pepsi62 3 7.008 curef99 22 7.236 ALS 14 7.372 charlesx 51 7.382 When you see the videos you'll understand why I cancelled this round - it's pretty humiliating and shows how bad you get when you haven't driven a slot car for 2 months. Here's the finishing order based on number of laps completed. Regards Paul Edited October 18, 2021 by Sports Racer 1 Quote May the downforce be with you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlesx Posted October 18, 2021 Report Share Posted October 18, 2021 Hi Paul. Cannot believe you were that out of practice. Its like riding a bike. Will still be interesting to see how they went including the videos anyway. Hopefully cars will settle in soon. We all know you will do your best. I often find it is best to settle into a rhythm before pressing too hard. Regards Chas Le Breton (charlesx) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BARacer Posted October 18, 2021 Report Share Posted October 18, 2021 (edited) I think I can almost see the front of the grid from my car...hoping it improves as it runs in. Well done for managing to get started. Edited October 18, 2021 by BARacer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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