EME Posted November 4 Report Share Posted November 4 I'm up for it Pedro. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bingo Posted November 5 Report Share Posted November 5 Anyone hosting this week? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pedro51 Posted November 5 Report Share Posted November 5 17 minutes ago, Bingo said: Anyone hosting this week? Me. Week 1 1 Pioneer Legends 2 Muscle Cars 3 1965 to 1980 sports Pedro is back from his travels, in theory there is time to tidy the shed. Therefore…… RACING will occur at “Circuito Bahia Vista” this coming Thursday 7th November. Classes to be raced as shown above. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bingo Posted November 5 Report Share Posted November 5 11 hours ago, Pedro51 said: Me. Week 1 1 Pioneer Legends 2 Muscle Cars 3 1965 to 1980 sports Pedro is back from his travels, in theory there is time to tidy the shed. Therefore…… RACING will occur at “Circuito Bahia Vista” this coming Thursday 7th November. Classes to be raced as shown above. Apologies, i didnt get my usual email from auslot. Yup ill be there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capri-corn7 Posted November 5 Report Share Posted November 5 I'll be there at this stage - there is Covid in the house again but 3/4 are so far all clear... will test before hand. Happy to stay away if anyone prefers - no probs.... Quote They are only toys .... until you pull the trigger. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L8n Posted November 6 Report Share Posted November 6 I'm out again. Hope to return next week Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mad-Marty Posted November 6 Report Share Posted November 6 I'm ready to return. Be afraid ladies. Marty's ready. (And yes i will come armed with hot chips) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rodsun Posted November 6 Report Share Posted November 6 Yep! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EME Posted November 6 Report Share Posted November 6 Are you running Rodsun ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pedro51 Posted November 7 Report Share Posted November 7 (edited) Bahia Vista hosted 13 racers tonight. Pioneer Legends, Muscle cars, and ‘65-80 sports cars were raced. pioneer legends. Muscle cars. ‘65-80 sports. Edited November 7 by Pedro51 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlotsNZ Posted November 7 Author Report Share Posted November 7 (edited) Excellent night in the shed Pedro. 13 of the finest elite racers; even with 3 regulars and “Replacement-Marty” absent. Shout out to everyone for the best supper supplies seen in some while (except of course when mrs “Race-Catering” is taking care of us). For those of you not aware, it is now 18 years since we formed HBMRC and started building our original Ninco club track. Mac, Jason, EME, Ross and myself were all part of that startup. I THINK that Pedro and Smithy arrived just a couple or 3 years later …. Not sure who I may have missed from the current crew. Munter, Bryan Forbes, EME’s lad Aaron … and Wongie were also founding members. Some slo-Jo called Mike was part of it as well ….. Edited November 8 by SlotsNZ Quote Custodian of many used screws (quite a few loose ) * Recovering Lapsed Slot Addict * Companion of other delusional slot addicts * Total kidder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rodsun Posted November 8 Report Share Posted November 8 Yep, great night Pete, and funnie we were catching up about the origins of the group, (and past ones that were associated with in the past) during our drive home. The type of cars, and tracks those involved raced on, the skill that has developed in making the hobby better. People we are missing, and how far slot cars have come as a hobby. There's a still a great love for those involved to still be a part.....in showing it off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slotmadmac Posted November 10 Report Share Posted November 10 It’s back to Thunder Road this week, Ladies. Come and duke it out for that Gloat Week 2 1 Pre 65 Classics 2 Slot It Group C 3 Modern Le Mans (GT1 Quote Podiums are for short people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EME Posted November 10 Report Share Posted November 10 Also my late brother Ken, was part of the set up on the old track, thank god we have moved on from that track. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EME Posted November 10 Report Share Posted November 10 I'll be there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlotsNZ Posted November 11 Author Report Share Posted November 11 Likewise, I’m in like Flynn. Quote Custodian of many used screws (quite a few loose ) * Recovering Lapsed Slot Addict * Companion of other delusional slot addicts * Total kidder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bingo Posted November 11 Report Share Posted November 11 I am in Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pedro51 Posted November 11 Report Share Posted November 11 I’ll be there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smithy Posted November 11 Report Share Posted November 11 I will be there Mac Quote I'm addicted to Slot Cars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smithy Posted November 11 Report Share Posted November 11 (edited) Do you think its time to merge. DTM as shown in this link are now allowing GT3 cars to race https://www.audi-mediacenter.com/en/dtm-14577 Something to chat about Maybe allow the motors up to 25k . Would be interesting to see the Calibra running . Anyway can we think about it. This would bring the class into line. And it would be quite exciting. Edited November 11 by Smithy Quote I'm addicted to Slot Cars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlotsNZ Posted November 11 Author Report Share Posted November 11 Smithy, you’re missing the class principles. DTM is a controlled glue and true class, (like Group C); and it’s a historic class from the 90s, not a modern day class. The cars are completely different from the modern GT and modern DTM cars which are massively lower and wider. If we were going to merge any classes, it would be merge GT1 and GT3 as the rules are already now identical since the GT3 motor restriction was removed, and a number of the actual (real) cars race in motor racing events around the world in both GT3 and GT1 anyway. 1 Quote Custodian of many used screws (quite a few loose ) * Recovering Lapsed Slot Addict * Companion of other delusional slot addicts * Total kidder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smithy Posted November 11 Report Share Posted November 11 Yes agree Mark but why does it have to be 90s era DTM. All the cars came from your shop if I remember at the time.All I'm saying is that in real life racing they changed the rules and now GT3s are racing in DTM class. But your comment on GT3 merging into GT1 is probably the way to go. Just a discussion point. And should be discussed. Quote I'm addicted to Slot Cars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlotsNZ Posted November 11 Author Report Share Posted November 11 (edited) “Yes agree Mark but why does it have to be 90s era DTM.” BECAUSE - simply, DTM (Deutsche Tourenwagen Meisterschaft) was a controlled tin top touring car saloon car class created in the 90s, solely for the Alfa and German saloon cars (race versions of daily use saloons of the day). “All the cars came from your shop if I remember at the time.” Yes, as the importer of the sole brand manufacturer, after I ran two events showcasing them, and suggested that they would make a good entry level for tuning “glue and true” class, as they run well out of the box, and are cheap and easy to set up. There were never intended to be any alterations to that, but Mac set the rules open and built that sidewinder unit. “All I'm saying is that in real life racing they changed the rules and now GT3s are racing in DTM class. “ That isn’t quite correct. The class was a closed set of rules and ran from 1984-1986 then ceased entirely. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deutsche_Tourenwagen_Meisterschaft The modern racing class IS essentially GT3 sports cars with a specific set of rules, which just appropriated the DTM acronym for nostalgia (I presume) and marketing purposes. There is no other commonality, - and it is a SPORTS car series. “ DTM (Deutsche Tourenwagen Masters, German Touring Car Masters) is a sports car racing series sanctioned by ADAC. The series is based in Germany, with rounds elsewhere in Europe. The series currently races a modified version of Group GT3 grand touring cars, replacing the silhouette later Class 1 touring cars of earlier years.” But your comment on GT3 merging into GT1 is probably the way to go. Just a discussion point. And should be discussed. Edited November 11 by SlotsNZ Quote Custodian of many used screws (quite a few loose ) * Recovering Lapsed Slot Addict * Companion of other delusional slot addicts * Total kidder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Capri-corn7 Posted November 12 Report Share Posted November 12 Love a good classes chat. My 2 cents. We need a good mix of low, medium & high powered classes. 90's DTM is a good mid speed class with a good variety of models and liveries. Modern DTM has evolved so much and yes I agree it would basically be GT3 (and make all our current investments redundant.) The line between GT1 & GT3 has blurred so we could combine. It would be an opportunity to find something new if we wanted to keep with 3 different classes in rotation. A new class adds expense but can be refreshing. Quote They are only toys .... until you pull the trigger. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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