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1999 1/32 Scale Proxy Race II

Race Procedure

The exact plan for running the race will depend somewhat on the number of entries received, but it will involve the following:

1.  All cars will be tested prior to the race and "dialed in" to the track as much as possible.  The objective is to have each car performing at its best. This process will include testing any alternate tires sent with the cars by the entrants.

2.  Each car will make a timed qualifying run. Each car will be qualified by the driver who gets the best performance out of it in testing and practice.

3.  In each of the classes, all cars will compete together in an event that involves each car being driven on each lane and by each driver. There will be either 4 or 8 drivers (depending on how many good drivers we can recruit). Cars will be seeded into this event by qualifying times.

4.  Then, in each class, entries will be sorted into groups of cars with similar performance capabilities. These groups will compete among themselves in "mini races", again with each car racing on each lane and being driven by each of several drivers. The objective will be to create the most interesting races and allow each car to compete in a race in which it has a chance to win.

5.  Cars will be driven with as much care as possible. All drivers will be mature and experienced. The track will be equipped with added impact-absorbing material at critical points to help prevent damage from any crashes that might occur.

6.  Prior to qualifying there will be a concours judging. Judges will be persons selected for their knowledge of slot cars and full-size race cars.

7.  After all the racing has ended those cars for which their entrants have requested it will receive a "car critique" in which the car's construction , appearance, and performance are evaluated by the drivers. The emphasis will be on constructive suggestions for improving the cars and building other cars in the future. Entrants who want a car critique can request it on the official entry form, to be published by mid-December.

8.  Each entrant will receive an information sheet listing his car's qualifying times, race results, and concours results.