T32 RACE REPORT – CUPCAKE RACEWAY
“Lights, Laps, and Just Enough Chaos”

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Lads,
Another fine evening of racing unfolded at the legendary Cupcake Raceway, with six enthusiastic participants in attendance. Rebus remains abroad in Spain, reportedly focused on sun, scenery, and a strict training regimen involving paella and sangria. He insists he’ll return race-ready… we remain cautiously optimistic.
As tradition dictates, the evening began by breaking bread — and what a spread it was. Cupcake served up a scrumpdelicious marinated chicken with roasted potatoes and Greek salad, proving once again that his hosting skills may actually surpass his driving… on certain nights.
Well fed and mildly overconfident, the group headed to the grid.

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Class 1 – Classic Stock Cars (Jack Rabbit Motors)
The evening opened with the always entertaining Classic Stock Cars, where horsepower meets questionable decision-making.
When the dust settled:
Kramer – 71 laps
Ethan – 71 laps (just over 9 seconds shy)
Cupcake – 70 laps
Followed by:

• Chip – 68
  
  
• Horshack – 67
  
  
• Sandy – 65
  

A strong showing from Kramer, who looked far less confused than usual — always a promising sign.

   
   

Class 2 – Datsun 240Z (7.75 Bracket – Points)
The always dramatic Datsun 240Z class was up next, and as expected, it delivered tight racing, bold moves, and the occasional “what just happened?” moment.
Cupcake took control early and drove a clean race to the win:
Cupcake – 68 laps (+ Fast Lap: 7.961 in Green)
Horshack – 66 laps
Chip – 65 laps - using Cupcake's car as a loaner due to mechanical issues with his own in his first heat.
Then:

• Sandy – 64
  
  
• Ethan – 63
  
  
• Kramer – 61
  

There were noticeably larger gaps than usual, thanks to a spike in offs in the tighter sections — proving once again that the track gives, and the track takes away.
Championship Update – Datsun
No change at the top:

• Chip still leads, but
  
  
• Cupcake has closed the gap to just 4 points, and is looming large in the mirrors
  
  
• The gap to Ethan in third has grown slightly
  

This one is heating up nicely.

   
   

Class 3 – Group C (Night Race with Lights)
Then came the fan-favorite night race.
Lights off.
Track lights on.
Headlights blazing.
Depth perception… optional.
The Group C cars lit up the circuit beautifully, producing countless close duels and near-misses — some intentional, some… less so.
At the finish:
Ethan – 76 laps
Horshack – 75 laps
Cupcake – 75 laps (separated by ~3 seconds)
Followed by:

• Chip
  
  
• Sandy
  
  
• Kramer
  

A thrilling race and arguably the most visually entertaining of the night.

   
   

 Class 4 – Front Motor Indy (7.65 Bracket – Points)
The night wrapped up with the Front Motor Indy class, and this one delivered the closest racing of the evening.
Remarkably:
No breakouts
Three drivers within ONE second
Multiple heart rates elevated
Horshack emerged victorious in a tightly contested finish:
Horshack – 70 laps
Ethan – 69 laps
Sandy – 69 laps
Cupcake – 69 laps (all within <1 second)
Then:

• Chip – 68
  
• Kramer – 66
  

Precision racing at its finest.
Championship Update – Indy

• Horshack’s win vaults him into 2nd place, now 3 points ahead of Chip
  
• Ethan still leads, but only by 3 points
  

This title fight is officially wide open as we head into the final stretch.

   
   

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Final Thoughts
Another fantastic night of:

• great food 
  
• tight racing 
  
• and just enough chaos to keep things interesting
  

The championship battles are tightening, the excuses are evolving, and the competition is only getting fiercer as we turn into the final quarter of the season.
Thanks to everyone who came out to race, laugh, and occasionally stay on track.

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Next Stop: Riverhampton in two weeks
Same drivers… slightly better driving (we hope).

Race report by Jim.

Pit box

Over the years been through several iterations of pit boxes, usually some form of a plastic toolbox and for a while a Maplin 3 drawer aluminium unit, which was was discarded recently as too heavy loaded, to transport in my old age.

Currently running with this,

   

a grot shop £10 plastic toolbox that can take 10 or more cars, the controller, tape tools and other essential bits and weighs a lot less loaded than the Maplin unit.  By adding two 3dp trays I have three levels consisting of a top tray for sundries, with the underside of the lid having a clip fit array of drivers consisting of hex, Phillips, Torq X and bladed. Next level is controller, tape and cleaner and at the bottom, the cars in old Scalex clear covers. 

   
   
   

Not the most elegant of solutions but cheap and cheerful and does the job. What do other people use?

Cheers
             John

Hi

I have just joined the Forum after reading many posts on here for some time.
We were gifted a Scalextric track back in the 70's consisting of a oval track, Austin Healy and Mercedes 190
Many years later the track had been expanded to cover the whole of our lounge/dining area floor.
Los of fun with my brothers, dad, uncle and friends.
After leaving home the set was used by my brothers who managed to damage or lose a great deal of it.
I was re united with what was left in my mid 20s.
About 18 months ago I opened up the box which had been in storage for 35 plus years only to find most of the old classic track had gone brittle and was falling apart.
I have since purchased a few used sets including a couple of digital sets.
Having installed a wind down storage rack in my garage and temporarily covering it with some peg board and cardboard to build my first layout.
Once I have decided on a final layout I will cover the rack with plyboard and make the track permanent.
Looking forward to many hours of fun and interaction.

Attached a photo of my first layout but open to suggestions and changes.

Thanks 
Kym

   
Hello all I am new to slot cars (though I did have a scaletrix set when I was 10+) I have purchased a new set with additional track from Carrera 1/32-1/25 Digital and I have also just obtained the software SmartRace.   I am now (3 months) a retired Aeronautical Engineer.
So bottom line is I don't know what I am doing in this hobby!

Hi guys, I have a Magnet Marshal but long time ago lost the manual.
Now I need to replace the battery but I don't know how.
Does anyone have instruction for me? Or maybe a Pdf from the manual?

I would really appreciate some help, don't want to destroy the device 

this fast mover of a ghost-car-friendly carrera d132 build under development is known as the eclectic electric motor speedway or eems. you may notice the use of vertical elements is unlike most others. gt3 ghost cars clock in 19-20sec laps. i am reading up & thinking hard on howto upscale the native 8bit system to re-program like about ten ghost cars to race against a user via an intelligent race management system with collision avoidance parameters and power boosting ability. i have the eems build tutorial, many pics and a track diagram on my free scify no-ads no-tracking website.

Picked these up several years ago , and in my eternal to do box. Now I need to choose which to do?

What would you go for. Lotus is scrap t- too many parts missing ?   

   

T32 RACE REPORT – RIVERHAMPTON RACEWAY
March 5, 2026
Six enthusiastic racers arrived at Riverhampton Raceway, frothing at the bit to show off the latest improvements to their machines and prove that the countless hours spent in the garage were not entirely wasted.
Rebus was the lone absentee, currently touring Spain and reportedly focusing on tapas, scenery, and “mental preparation.” He has vowed to return stronger than ever at the next race after recharging his batteries with some well-deserved R&R (Racing & Rioja).
Before the racing began, the group gathered around the table and broke bread over a generous spread of Thai food, fueling up before heading to the grid with game faces firmly in place.
Meanwhile, recently returned from his African safari and widely publicized “tender moment” with a giraffe, Cupcake was busy in the stewards’ office. He and his legal team were once again arguing with the FIA marshals over the legitimacy of the points he earned before departing on safari — specifically the race where his Datsun was allegedly missing a front insert.
After lengthy deliberations, several finger-pointing sessions at the rulebook, and what witnesses described as a suspicious amount of winking, the FIA concluded that the car “must have started the race with the insert.”
Case closed.
Probably.

Class A – 1960s 1.5L GP Cars (14k FF Motor)

To break the ice, the group opened the evening with the always-entertaining 1960s 1.5-litre GP cars — a class that prioritizes finesse over brute speed.

Each race consisted of three three-minute heats, giving drivers just enough time to find a rhythm… or destroy it.

After several close and entertaining battles — including a spectacular crash that snapped Chip’s body post clean off, forcing a mid-heat car swap — Chip emerged as the undisputed winner.
Results
Chip – 70 laps (8.953 ext)
Cupcake – 70 laps (9.715 ext)
Ethan Hunt – 69 laps
Horshack – 68 laps
Sandy Bay – 68 laps (longer extension)
Kramer – 62 laps (after multiple offs and what appeared to be existential confusion)

   
   
   

Class B – Datsun 240Z – 7.90 Bracket (Points Race)
With everyone warmed up, the evening moved into the first points race — the always competitive Datsun 240Z class.
The opening heat featured Cupcake, Ethan, and Chip, immediately producing a series of tight nose-to-tail battles and multiple lead changes.
Ethan twice spun off, impressively clawing his way back into contention each time — only to eventually break out, losing a lap and finishing last in the heat.
Despite that early setback, Ethan battled back throughout the remaining heats and secured second place overall with 68 laps.
But the night belonged to Cupcake, who drove a steady and disciplined race to take the win with 69 laps.
Podium
Cupcake – 69 laps
Ethan  – 68 laps
Chip – 67 laps
Ethan did salvage the fast lap bonus, posting a 7.911 in the Yellow lane.
Further back in the pack:

• Sandy finished fourth, proving his new controller may actually be helping
  
  
• Horshack followed in fifth
  
  
• Kramer once again brought up the rear but seemed perfectly happy doing so
  

   
   

Class C – Front Motor Indy – 7.65 Bracket (Points Race)
If the Datsun race was competitive, the Front Motor Indy race was downright ruthless.
With championship points on the line, the gloves came off and elbows went up.
Unfortunately for Ethan, things went sideways immediately:
• Jumped the start and lost a lap
• Followed that with two breakout laps
Three laps down after the first heat is not an ideal strategy.
Meanwhile, Chip and Sandy quietly put together incredibly consistent runs, avoiding breakouts while clicking off fast laps.
Results
Chip – 69 laps (7.534 ext)
Sandy – 69 laps (14.767 ext)
Horshack – 69 laps (16.353 ext)
Further back:
Kramer – 68 laps
Ethan – 67 laps (but fastest lap at 7.654 in Yellow, just 0.004 from a breakout)
Cupcake – 67 laps (longer extension)
Those three lost laps in the first heat ultimately doomed Ethan’s chances.
Championship Impact
Two changes occurred in the standings:

• Chip moved ahead of Horshack into second place
  
  
• Sandy moved past Rebus into fifth
  

The championship fight is tightening nicely.

   
   

Class D – Revoslot Jr. (Fastest Class – Exhibition)
With the points battles complete, the evening wrapped up with the fastest class of the night, raced purely for bragging rights.
This class delivered constant lead changes, dramatic crashes, and a few memorable barrel rolls.
The most exciting duel came between Ethan and Chip. For nearly an entire heat, Chip trailed Ethan by anywhere from four feet to four inches, occasionally running door-handle to door-handle.
Every time Chip looked ready to pass, Ethan somehow found just enough speed to pull away.
But Chip had a plan.
On the final lap, he positioned himself perfectly on Ethan’s rear bumper, timed the exit of the final turn perfectly, and slipped his nose ahead right at the finish line.
The crowd — which consisted entirely of the six racers themselves — erupted in applause.
A spectacular finish.

   
   

Final Thoughts
Another fantastic evening at Riverhampton filled with:

• close racing
  
  
• dramatic crashes
  
  
• questionable FIA rulings
  
  
• and excellent Thai food
  

Thanks to everyone who came out and made it another fun night of racing, laughter, and mechanical experimentation.
We’ll do it all again in two weeks at Cupcake Raceway.
Until then…
Keep the wheels down,
the brackets tight,
and make sure your front inserts are clearly visible to the marshals.

Race report by Jim. Pics by Ken.

               Hi I am new to the forum but have been reading many of the tips on here for some time.   
I am finally setting up my track on a wind down platform in the garage. 
Photo attached currently on temporary peg board and cardboard base until I decide on a final layout then I will make it permanent with a ply base.
The Pit Lane I have is a left hand entry and I need to convert it to right hand entry.
I had read on this forum it was simply a matter of swapping the components from one track to the other.
Sadly this is not the case the solenoids and circuit boards can be physically moved and the red black wires connected to the track re soldered in place.
The issue I have is cct board for the sensor has solder terminals for LH or RH operation and 3 wires from this to the solenoid cct board.
Without a wiring diagram it is not possible to determine which of the 3 wires is attached to the common terminal and what is the correct orientation of the coloured wires.
I have seen a video where someone made the conversion by turning over the cct board at the solenoids and reversing the solenoids. This would work but is not ideal.
Has anyone on here rewired their pit lane or have photos of both sides of the sensor board on a right hand pit lane clearly showing where the red, white and black wires are terminated ?

Thanks
Kym

I have had a few David Reinicke kits in my  to do box, and decided to get on with it and build one . 

Back in 69 Chaparral built the 2 H which became known as the great white whale ans Initially John Surtees would not drive until the driver position was changed. Jim hall had been injured in the 2j which delayed the development of the 2H . Hall as a result bought a McLaren to race and make Surtees happy 

   

It is a wonderful kit - I added a slot.it chassis