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[hmcsat]

Anyone out there interested in another Rally Proxy for the Spring/Summer 08/09??

I am in the process of building a single lane road/rally track which should end up at 16m squashed into 2.4 x 1.8.

I guess the rules would be pretty much the same as last year but perhaps some would like to change the allowed cars.

Last rally proxy seemed to be well enjoyed by all so lets see if there is any interest again.

[Tazracer]

I'll definitely be a runner, and maybe even a host if i get the shed and track built (shed builder is now two weeks late).

Once we see interest I guess we can discuss cars, but something along the lines of WRC from 1973 to 1979 I think) would be interesting, this would cover an interesting era of cars and gives a diverse range of models.

Last years event ran really well and I think enjoyed by all.

[slots]

Tazracer, on Jul 16 2008, 02:48 PM, said:

I'll definitely be a runner, and maybe even a host if i get the shed and track built (shed builder is now two weeks late).

Once we see interest I guess we can discuss cars, but something along the lines of WRC from 1973 to 1979 I think) would be interesting, this would cover an interesting era of cars and gives a diverse range of models.

Last years event ran really well and I think enjoyed by all.

I'll be in. My problems a little different. Shed's up, run out of funds!

[Eno the Wonderdog]

I've never built a rally car up - and given I'm running about at the back of the proxy and thoroughly amused at that I don't see why I can't run about at the back of a rally proxy!

[oldslot]

I'll give it a go

[Ontheflipside]

oldslot, on Jul 16 2008, 11:05 PM, said:

I'll give it a go

You'd give anything a go!

Then again so will I!

Car & track

[hmcsat]

Looks like some interest in thr rally proxy again.

Last year we had 22 enteries from memory and 8 rounds.

I am happy to host a round as is OTFS. Anyone else keen to host??

[triggy]

I am happy to host again ( Warwick Grove Raceway, 2 lane road course ) if the rest want to have a road course involved again.

[oldslot]

Ontheflipside, on Jul 17 2008, 07:27 AM, said:

oldslot, on Jul 16 2008, 11:05 PM, said:

I'll give it a go

You'd give anything a go!

Then again so will I!

Car & track

well almost anything Mel

[BMR]

I will re enter the green machine - It went well last time so with a little more tweaking it may do better .
The track is still in the shed and can be used again if its wanted

[hoffy]

I said this last year, but put me down as a possible entrant

[phoeno29]

Hi all,

As last years organiser of the Auslot Rally event I feel the way it ran and the cars entered worked really well as an event. Judging by the responses and comments last year during and after the event, I feel most of you agreed.

Thanks to Hmscat for putting your hand up to organise and run the event this year, would have been nice to have been asked first if i had anything planned or any thoughts about it before launching off in a different direction.

To be honest, most of the cars listed in the earlier category on the poll,I feel, would not drive well on tight twisty rally tracks without a bunch of motor down grades. I guess thats why its a poll. Thats my rant over.

[teamredracing]

Hey guys good to hear the rally proxy is still an interest. I'm in with car but not sure of track as yet as still rebuilding Minto Park Raceway.The rally track is still a flat board but on a frame and hinged to the wall. As for the type of rallycar I'm in for the WRC cars.Have'nt really run any oldstyle or targa cars so I'd prefer to run what I know.
Triggy not having a go here but my opinion is it would have to be a rally track first with the option of a road circuit if there wasn't enough tracks put up, I know there isn't many rally tracks kicking around.May have to get my finger out . Hey STU do a bit more O/T
Cheers Craig

[oldslot]

phoeno29, on Jul 17 2008, 05:18 PM, said:

Hi all,

As last years organiser of the Auslot Rally event I feel the way it ran and the cars entered worked really well as an event. Judging by the responses and comments last year during and after the event, I feel most of you agreed.

Thanks to Hmscat for putting your hand up to organise and run the event this year, would have been nice to have been asked first if i had anything planned or any thoughts about it before launching off in a different direction.

To be honest, most of the cars listed in the earlier category on the poll,I feel, would not drive well on tight twisty rally tracks without a bunch of motor down grades. I guess thats why its a poll. Thats my rant over.

Phoeno I dont know that Hmscat was putting up his hand to run the show I think he just wanted to find out who was interested in having another one I believe that you did an excellent job last year and I would be most happy if you are prepared to go again.

[hmcsat]

Exactly what Oldslot said, not trying to steal your thunder Pheono....just enjoyed last years proxy and seeing if there was interest for another and what type of cars people wanted to race.

[phoeno29]

I know, just wanted to wind Chris up a little, I have missed being on Auslot !

Edited by phoeno29, 17 July 2008 - 09:39 PM.

[Tazracer]

This is great guys, after last years event I've been hanging for it since! Was my first proxy and loved it. Missed the DUPR as I ran out of time get my car made and entered.

Good poll on the other thread and should get discussion going. I've got something like 30 rally cars from 1970 to present so if you want I can post some pics of various cars to give a better idea of what can be looked at. I can group them in the era's of rally racing as well ie the production based cars up to about 1980 (I think), the hot hatches that were four wheel drive of the 80's and the WRC class cars from the 90's (rough guesses, need to check detail).

The big thing learnt from last year is that hot motors don't give an advantage, in fact the opposite. Whether they are 4wd or not does not matter, as long as they don't blow themselves out of the slot with too much speed (remember a NC1 won last year). The event could be broken into 2wd, 4wd and overall champion.

Also, it may be possible to get a set of decals of rally boards of "Auslot rally 2008/09" to be put on each entry?

Gotta get my shed and track built.

[BMR]

RE: Triggy not having a go here but my opinion is it would have to be a rally track first with the option of a road circuit if there wasn't enough tracks put up
Triggy you could paint the road surface brown ? Naa that wouldn't work but you could put platicine or blue tack down to simulate bumpy bits

[slots]

BMR, on Jul 17 2008, 11:36 PM, said:

RE: Triggy not having a go here but my opinion is it would have to be a rally track first with the option of a road circuit if there wasn't enough tracks put up
Triggy you could paint the road surface brown ? Naa that wouldn't work but you could put platicine or blue tack down to simulate bumpy bits

Or he could throw a handful of dirt at it too.

[triggy]

My road circuit will stay as is. I know from comments last year that specific rally circuits were preffered, which is fine with me. But I did have fun hosting it last year, and running it in the reverse direction for 2 heats, certainly did give it the tarmac rally feel to drive. The option is still there to use my track if required.

Craig, not all rally series are run on dirt.