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Topic: International Proxy Series 2009 - We have an entry!

The other day I signed up for the 2009 IPS which is a world wide proxy series starting in early 2009 with 8 races schedued for the series.  The rules have been posted and I've begun forming a crack team of designers from the NASTE ranks to try and build a winning entry.  Cars are pre-63 sports cars with NC-1 motors and Ninco Classic tires.  Sounds like a great time.

The car needs to arrive in Australia in late March so we've got just about 3 months to build a world-beater.  We'll keep you updated on our progress.

"Big Smooth"

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Re: International Proxy Series 2009 - We have an entry!

Have you been in contact with Greg Petrolati? This sounds like his cup of tea to me. Where are the rules posted etc????

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  • From: Hillsboro, OR
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Re: International Proxy Series 2009 - We have an entry!

Yes, more or less.  He entered after I did so I doubt we'll be trading many secrets.  Here's the link:

http://www.slotcarillustrated.com/porta … .php?f=101

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Re: International Proxy Series 2009 - We have an entry!

I see where he tried to enter, but he might have too late as I don't see his name on the entry list.

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Re: International Proxy Series 2009 - We have an entry!

They update the list periodically.  There are slots open, I'm sure he'll get in.

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Re: International Proxy Series 2009 - We have an entry!

OK,  So what do we do next? Fight, argue, decide, agree over what to build?

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Re: International Proxy Series 2009 - We have an entry!

What body?

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Re: International Proxy Series 2009 - We have an entry!

That would be the place to start.  Here's the details:

1963 and prior Sports cars - open or closed

Max width: 2.24" (57mm)

Plastic or Resin is ok, but no Lexan.

Head/Tail lights are required per the car.

I'll look through my extra bodies and see what I have that might work.  Almost any of the old Ninco classics would probably be a possible starting point.  Though I don't think I'll be taking the saw to any of the 356's.  But we'd consider a suitable donor.  And if there's something that Resilient Doug makes, well, that's pretty easy to get.

Give it some thought and discussion.

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Funny you said resilent resins, I was just checking out what he has on Ebay and I kinda dug the lancia, a maserati and several ferrari's.

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Re: International Proxy Series 2009 - We have an entry!

I do Resilient Doug's website so it's pretty easy to trade for stuff.  You can check his site and get his complete listing of bodies.  There's quite a few.

"Big Smooth"

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