Topic: Getting Started in Proxy Racing
Rico, Greg and I have been having a good time with the Proxy races. Recently I've been talking to others that are interested in the proxy scene so this might be a good time to take a look at what that is.
A proxy race is one where you build a car to a spec and then send it off to do battle around the country or around the world on other tracks as driven by their local drivers. It's a lot of fun keeping track of the results and seeing how your skills match up with other slot racers around the globe.
As it turns out there are a number of them in a wide variety of formats. The three that I have become involved with most recently are:
SCX WorldWide Proxy Rally - an event for classic SCX rally cars that is just about to start - we expect the first event in January. Entry is now closed for this one.
International Proxy Series - the IPS is an event for classic cars using lower powered motors. We just completed round 7 here at Penguin Point. There is one more round to go and plans are already underway for next year. If you like classic race cars from the early 60's and previous this is the one for you.
World Challenge Touring Car Series - the WCTC is a series for coupes and GT's similar to the DTM cars that run in the current real world series. If you like Pugs, BMW's, Alfa's and Volvo's, then this is the class for you. This one is also winding down this season but is planning to start up the next one with not one, but two classes.
And as I say, there are many others. The Race Across America (RAA) has so many entries this year that they have moved to a general qualifier to get the field down to a reasonable size. Then there's the Fly Truck Proxy, The Last Open Road, the Cheetahs, many and varied.
It's a fun time so get in the swing. Got questions? Ask away. I just think a few more of the local members might want to give this a try. It's also a great way to get a handle on car development - a skill we can all benefit from knowing more about.
