Round 3 - Boxbury

[glasshorse]

A good solid 6th is more than I had expected! Thanks Chris, really looking forward to the race and your evaluations on all of the entrants.

Val

[chrisguyw]

Hi Folks, The race was run today, and the results follow.

The race distance was 4 minutes on each of the 3 lanes (12 min. total) with the drivers remaining on their respective lane throughout. The cars were run quickly but respectfully, with only 2 offs throughout the entire race (minor offs with no damage whatsoever). Prior to each heat, there was a 5/6 lap session where the drivers got a feel for each car, and, had time to adjust their controllers accordingly. The race was run at 10.5 volts.

The drivers were instructed to drive quickly, but, within the limitations of the car, which resulted in very good overall speed/consistency , with average lap times within a couple of ticks of their qualifying times.

I qualified the cars last week, and know the track well, and with the instructions to the drivers to be respectful, no car went quicker than its its qualifying effort (but some got very close).

With the consistently quick lap times and almost no offs, I feel that this was a good measure of each car on this particular track.

None of the cars experienced any mechanical gremlns, but, there are a few which may have some issues before the series is completed.......I will outline details in my notes/observations which I will complete over the next couple of days.


So......on to the results.........with a few exceptions, the results are very similar to qualifying, with some very very tight finishes....some placings separated by only a couple of tenths of a lap, and to be honest, after qualifying them, I see no obvious surprises.

Cheers
Chris Walker

Finish....Car # .....Tot. laps .......Fast Lap (sec.)

1/ .........4 ..........183.6 ...............3.769
2/.........69 ..........175.7 ..............3.901
3/..........1........... 175.3 ..............3.928
4/ ........47 ..........175.1 ..............3.921
5/ ........13 ..........174.8 ..............4.036
6/ ........14 ..........174.0 ..............4.045
7/ ........36 ..........173.5 ..............4.089
8/ ........17 ..........173.1 ...............4.103
9/ .........6 ...........172.1 ..............4.103
10/ ......19 ...........171.8 ..............4.121
11/ ......11 ...........171.6 ...............4.115
12/ ......23 ...........169.1 ..............4.156
13/ .......7 ............168.8 ..............4.165
14/ .......2 ............168.3 ..............4.202
15/ .......5 ............163.2 ..............4.325

[duke7777]

Great job Chris! Why can't all proxy races be run like this? I think it results in the most laps achieved, while also reducing the risk to the cars. I'm glad to see my unlucky #13 BRM is gradually working it's way up.

[bob]

Thanks for a great job Chris. The Cars did run very close to qually times. Kudos to all the drivers and yourself for a well run round at Boxbury.
Cheers
Bob

[Andrew Rowland]

Thanks to all concerned.

Certainly dropping from second to third in the overall standings was expected, that doesn't worry me. What DOES worry me are the gaggle of cars close to my exhausts....

Well we're half way through the season with very differently run races so far! Lets hope the second half has just as many surprises....
Cheers
Andi

[David Mitcham]

Hi Chris

Many thanks to you and your team for running this round of the series, your care and consideration is much appreciated.

Best regards

David

[Brian]

Wonderful cars and track.
Stunning looking builds Guys & Gal
Looking forward to more updates.
Thank you.

BR.

Brian

[glasshorse]

Thanks Chris, we got 6th... that’s just so flaming cool!

[chrisguyw]

Well folks, It has been a pleasure.......the Boxbury round is complete.

I have cleaned all the cars braid/tires, they have all been tucked in, and are on their way to the post office.

Cheers
Chris Walker

[ferrari1950]

Well done Chris! Thanks to all the drivers and congrats to all racers. Chris the comments and tips are well received here on the secluded banks of the St. Larry.....😁 Just a superbly done event.

Good day, eh!

[f143]

Although I am not competing in this event it was most informative to read the feedback on the build/performance of the cars, by someone who has the experience, knowledge and a championship, to analyse the shortcomings of a performance slot car of this type.
The write-up and race were great and I am enjoying spectating this event.
Thanks, Nigel

[old23]

My thanks to Chris and his talented team for a very efficiently run round of this proxy. The photos, the reporting, and especially the analysis of the cars, was top notch and most welcome.

Congrats to Chris on his win. From the first test, I thought his was the car to beat in this series. Kudos also to Marek (locally known as Doc Evil) for his second place finish. As for my Brabham claiming the third step of the Boxbury podium... after the trials of the first two rounds, I am over the moon. If it all goes to hell again for the rest of the races, my entry has at least claimed its moment of glory under the Kleig lamps.

The cars are now on the way to Chappy's Canfield Green circuit. I expect the next round will race within a couple of weeks.

I will update the Championship Standings and post those results soon.

Stewart

[Taffy]

Hi, Chris,

unless I´m non contesting in this proxy, I would be very interested to see more picture from your track. I´m always interested to see other track designs and decorations. So, would it be possible to see more detailed pics from your track?

Best regards, Taffy