Global Touring Cars Slot Car Challenge Proxy 2026

Graham · 2nd-Sep-25, 09:32 AM

For the 3rd and final proxy of this "Triple Crown" series, I have chosen the theme of Saloons/ Sedans racing from early 60's until present day.

Official Launch date will be 20th September 2025 with the intended start date of April/ May next year.

Details to follow

Launch Date 20th September 2025

Kevan · 2nd-Sep-25, 10:00 AM

Is the Group 4/5 BMW 3.5 CSL in the background on the list?

Kevan · 2nd-Sep-25, 10:07 AM

I just looked on wiki, it was also a Group 2 ETCC car, I have that bodyshell so that's a possible for me Thumbup

Graham · 2nd-Sep-25, 10:19 AM

(2nd-Sep-25, 10:07 AM)Kevan Wrote: I just looked on wiki, it was also a Group 2 ETCC car, I have that bodyshell so that's a possible for me

You probably have better eyesight than me, so I can not be exactly sure what version of the BMW 3.0CSL is meant to be illustrated on the poster, but for this competition the Gr5 versions are not permitted. I am no expert but essenatially the basic body shapes are similar but the box like wheel arches differ.
I can see I might need "photo proof of car validity " for potential entries of this car Bigsmile

Kevan · 2nd-Sep-25, 10:56 AM

I've never looked into this cars past before but as you say there's different wheel arch types, at least three distinct types for the CSL.

There's dozens of photos of that very car listed under BMW 3.0 CSL Group 2 Works on ultimatecarpage.com

Graham · 2nd-Sep-25, 11:14 AM

(2nd-Sep-25, 10:56 AM)Kevan Wrote: I've never looked into this cars past before but as you say there's different wheel arch types, at least three distinct types for the CSL.

There's dozens of photos of that very car listed under BMW 3.0 CSL Group 2 Works on ultimatecarpage.com

I had another quick look on line, and genearlly speaking I would say the BMW 3.0CSL Group 2 could have extended front & rear Wheel arches and be ligitimate, but the main difference "seems" to be that the Group 5 had broader rear wheel arches with engine intake vents fitted into the rear wheel arches , presumably because the Gr5 version had Turbo assisted motors ??

fiery1 · 2nd-Sep-25, 11:55 AM

Wow love to be involved and enter a car if possible.
Thank you

Graham · 2nd-Sep-25, 12:22 PM

(2nd-Sep-25, 11:55 AM)fiery1 Wrote: Wow love to be involved and enter a car if possible.
Thank you

Newcomers always welcome Thumbup

ZeGas · 2nd-Sep-25, 10:46 PM

Capri looks very Group 5 as well.
I'm interested, see how I am travelling in the next month or so.

Kevan · 2nd-Sep-25, 10:56 PM

It would be great to have you onboard too Grant.