[woodcote]

   

A competitive offshoot of the fabulous 'Triumph TR7 Refurbs' thread here, the first TR7 proxy will take place over the weekend of 20, 21 & 22 August 2021. Let's see what those Leyland legends can do!

1. Rules & Regs. Are very simple, as per Alan's suggestions here...

• Scalextric or George Turner TR7 body. No chopping the roof off (ie making it into a cabrio) 
  
• 58mm max width
  
• Any chassis and side skirts from any material
  
• Any weight can be added internally to the car
  
• Any interior - but there must be an interior with a discernable driver with full head/helmet
  
• Four wheels are mandatory, all four with face detail or inserts
  
• No traction magnets
  
• No rare earth motor magnets
  
• Car must have transparent windows 
  
• Suspension is permitted 
  
• Guide must not protrude beyond the front of the car when viewed from above.
  

2. The format. Cars will face three tests...

• Driving test: Pavilion Ice Rink (routed foamboard)
  
• Stability test: Scalextric Sport skid pan
  
• Climbing test: Scalextric Sport hillclimb
  

'Best in Show' will be voted for by forum members.

I shall be the 'Racemaster' and - as such - don't have a TR7 in this race. With a bit of luck, there will be some live coverage of at least some of the action. All coverage will be shared on this SlotRacer Online thread.

3. How to enter. Send me a private message or add a reply below. One TR7 may be entered per person. Family members and friends are very welcome to enter too. I will message you with the address to send cars to. You will need to pay for return postage. Otherwise there is no race fee.

4. Sending cars. Aim for your cars to arrive in Brighton by Wednesday 18 August,  so they can be quarantined, registered, scrutineered and photographed. Please also pack in a small box - max height 16cm - so they can be posted in a parcel box. This event is designed to be Covid-safe. Overseas entrants must talk to me about customs forms on their parcels to avoid any unnecessary fees.

5. Prizes. All participants will receive a commemorative sticker, plus the first 15 to sign up get a Scalextric body for another Leyland legend - the MG Metro. There'll be a SlotRacer Proxy sticker too. Winners will receive something to remember their triumphant exploits.

Entries: TR7 Proxy - August 2021

1. Gpa113 - received
2. OXO cube - received
3. BARacer - received
4. AdeC
5. 964rh - received
6. Nonfractal - received
7. classicchrisk - received
8. Graham - received

Reports: TR7 Proxy

Presentation - 5pm Thursday - click here
Test One - 7.30pm Friday - click here
Test Two - 10am Saturday - click here
Test Three - 5pm Sunday - click here
Final Results - 6pm Sunday - click here

[BAracer]

One entry from Eastbourne please.

[AdeC]

Crap, better get building my George Turner kit then! Count me in...

[KensRedZed]

Watching this with interest. Keeping my ear to the ground for a Scalextrical type body. Flea markets are making a come back.

"Chassis made from any material" sounds like fun. 

I'm guessing this is the first of "more to come"?

Ken

[Nonfractal]

One entry for me please 
Alan W.

[classicchrisk]

I see some body mods are allowed, such as side skirts etc, but no removal of the roof. There is no mention of wheel arch modifications. I have one TR7 with trimmed arches and wheel arch extensions, as was the case on the team rally car, I have attached photos of both cars.

Is this mod allowed, as long as the 58mm max width across tyres is maintained?

[Nonfractal]

Watching this with interest. Keeping my ear to the ground for a Scalextrical type body. Flea markets are making a come back.

"Chassis made from any material" sounds like fun. 

I'm guessing this is the first of "more to come"?

Ken

Some cheap stuff coming up on fleabay UK that you can  chop into shape.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/324728511122?...Sw4UNgwkHM
Or for an unusual body the (so called) "rare spiderman lights up" version. Perfect for the scalpel and total mechanical retrofit
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/324728510806?...SwJI5gwj~x

[Nonfractal]

I see some body mods are allowed, such as side skirts etc, but no removal of the roof. There is no mention of wheel arch modifications. I have one TR7 with trimmed arches and wheel arch extensions, as was the case on the team rally car, I have attached photos of both cars.

Is this mod allowed, as long as the 58mm max width across tyres is maintained?

I don't see why not, but Andy will make the final decision.

[woodcote]

That's how I saw it - anything within that 58mm maximum width is fine

[KensRedZed]

Watching this with interest. Keeping my ear to the ground for a Scalextrical type body.

Some cheap stuff coming up on fleabay UK that you can  chop into shape.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/324728511122?...Sw4UNgwkHM
Or for an unusual body the (so called) "rare spiderman lights up" version. Perfect for the scalpel and total mechanical retrofit
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/324728510806?...SwJI5gwj~x

Hello Nonfractal,

Thanks a million for the links!

Some vendors won't ship to Canada. I am wondering of the best way to get one to Canada? Maybe inside a drag-race proxy return? I might need to find a friend to buy one for me.

It looks as if there are many out there. I hope I can find a nice body for a few dollars more. Most of the TR7's are in the UK for some reason. I wonder why?