2015 Cannonball Run Official Poll

[Lunajammer]

The voting function doesn't allow 22 choices for one question so it's broken down into groups. Vote for one model of your choice. All other groups please vote "None of the above."

Please visit the Completed Builds thread here. Make your choice of one model, then come back here, vote for that model and "None of the above" for the other groups in which your choice does not appear. Models have been listed in the order in which they were completed. All members are encouraged to vote regardless of whether you participated in the CBP.

The theme this year was Sleepers. Builders were invited to build a car that is not normally considered fast and make it fast without altering its appearance that might give it away. OR If the car IS normally thought of as fast, it should appear in such poor condition as to not draw suspicion or attention. Have fun and thank you for your participation.

 

 

 

Edited December 3, 2015 by Lunajammer

[lysleder]

A question on the criteria to vote on.

As I understand the Cannonball is a coast-to-coast race, and these vehicles are built specifically to compete in this race. 

Should I factor in which vehicle I believe have a fair chance of actually winning the race (as in being able to travel the distance at elevated speeds), in addition to the above mentioned criteria?

[Lunajammer]

As I understand the Cannonball is a coast-to-coast race, and these vehicles are built specifically to compete in this race. 

Should I factor in which vehicle I believe have a fair chance of actually winning the race (as in being able to travel the distance at elevated speeds), in addition to the above mentioned criteria?

Fundamentally yes. But to keep it fun and engaging each builder decides how much creative liberty to allow and let the chips fall where they may. I would say vote your conscience according what each builder has presented.

[zenrat]

I suggest a combination of which one you think would do best in the actual race and which one you wish you had built.  How you apportion those two criteria is up to you.

In my case there is one build which as soon as I saw it finished I thought "Dang, wish i'd built that.  Its perfect".  It also happens to be one that I think could do well in reality.

 

[Erik Smith]

Great group this year! Tough choice as always. I like to evaluate on the Cannonball premise then look at build quality, modifications, etc. and there were a few models I had to look at over and over to decide. 

 

Awesome work on all the entries!

[Jantrix]

Frankly,  this is the best field of racers we've had to date.  So much innovation and creativity.  

Mike,  great job on the poll. 

Fred,  you're going to have to tell us which one after this is over.

 

[MeatMan]

Thanks to all of you guys Rob!  Great work.  Btw, I didn't vote for my own Skyline so I'm glad to have gotten some love with all the great comp out there.

[Belugawrx]

Yep, what Dennis said,...

You guys did a great job on organizing the whole thing and the polling etc.

It was lot's-O- fun,....So what's the theme next year!

Can't wait to give 'er for 2 1/2 months,... let it stew for 6-7 months, and then go ape blah for the last 1 1/2 months

Cheers everyone who entered.

 

 

[64SS350]

Great job to you guys that make these cars look so realistic and worn, always learning from watching others on here.

 

[Lunajammer]

There have been several voters who have voted incorrectly and voted for more than just one car. I've contacted them and requested each to correct their selections. I'm checking with Harry and Gregg if that former option is still available.

Edited December 4, 2015 by Lunajammer

[wrecker388]

Of the 3 years that I have participated in this CBP (this is the 1st year I actually finished) , this is by far the best field of racers we have had. I personally had a very hard time voting for just 1 build, because there were so many great builds. I want to offer my congratulations in advance to whoever the winner may be. I knew that I didn't hardly stand a chance once I saw all of the great WIPs being posted. I think I finished mine within a month, and it looks like dog poo.  Other builders here started theirs with less than a month remaining and created astounding results. Even if I had spent the whole year working on my Cougar it wouldn't even begin to stack up to the competition. I want to offer my kudos to everybody who participated this year. I can't wait for next years run to start, and look forward to "racing" you all again.

 

Edited December 4, 2015 by wrecker388

[Belugawrx]

X2

[Jordan White]

There have been several voters who have voted incorrectly and voted for more than just one car. I've contacted them and requested each to correct their selections. I'm checking with Harry and Gregg if that former option is still available.

I would like to know if this is possible, I voted the same way as last year, and didn't read the post until after voting. 

[64SS350]

Maybe I missed it, but how long will the poll be open?

[Lunajammer]

Gregg is doing us a solid and looking into whether we can correct and/or change some of the mis-votes. I'll let everyone know when I find out.

[Lunajammer]

Maybe I missed it, but how long will the poll be open?

I don't think there's a set time. IIRC in the past we just called it when participation slowed down to nothing, which was usually about a week or so.

[Jantrix]

I don't think there's a set time. IIRC in the past we just called it when participation slowed down to nothing, which was usually about a week or so.

Sounds right to me.

[Belugawrx]

The day before Christmas Eve sounds like a deadline,...

[otherunicorn]

Of my three faves, two are already well ahead. I just happened to vote for one that wasn't doing as well. That Smart car is just too awesome.

[Pat Minarick]

Of my three faves, two are already well ahead. I just happened to vote for one that wasn't doing as well. That Smart car is just too awesome.

Thank you  Ken , it looks like I need  all the help I  can get

[TFchronos]

 

Edit: Wrong thread

Edited December 11, 2015 by TFchronos
Wrong thread

[Lunajammer]

Congratulations TFChronos and DeeCee for tying for top honors in the 2015 Cannonball Run Sleeperball. Jonathan's Dodge wagon was every bit the sly-as-a-fox beater you'd expect to see in a devious race. And Dale's 40 Sedan Delivery was engineered to the nines with spectacular results. Jantrix's Pacer wagon came in third with a very respectable effort on an interesting and seldom seen subject.

With Rob's blessing we're closing the polls after two weeks and popping corks in Redondo Beach. This was one of the most competitive Cannonballs I can remember and a hard one vote on but the attitude and spirit of the participants continues to prove that the modelers in this CBP are some of the best bunch of scofflaws on the net. Well done my friends. See you in Oz.

[zenrat]

Congratulations guys.  A good race and the best cars won.

FWIW the car that I thought was perfect and which I wish i'd though of is Lunajammers Audi powered PT Cruiser.  It looks so boring and ordinary that no cop in their right mind would suspect it.  Plus its got woodgrain panels!

 

 

[Jantrix]

Congratulations TFChronos and DeeCee for tying for top honors in the 2015 Cannonball Run Sleeperball. Jonathan's Dodge wagon was every bit the sly-as-a-fox beater you'd expect to see in a devious race. And Dale's 40 Sedan Delivery was engineered to the nines with spectacular results. Jantrix's Pacer wagon came in third with a very respectable effort on an interesting and seldom seen subject.

With Rob's blessing we're closing the polls after two weeks and popping corks in Redondo Beach. This was one of the most competitive Cannonballs I can remember and a hard one vote on but the attitude and spirit of the participants continues to prove that the modelers in this CBP are some of the best bunch of scofflaws on the net. Well done my friends. See you in Oz.

Honestly guys, I'm very happy to take third in group of really amazing builds. Congrats to TFChronos and DeeCee. Top marks on the work gents.

[Belugawrx]

Cool

That was a very tight race between my guy Jonathan, and DeeCee,...

Congrats to everyone who made the starting line !

Cheers