BSB Racing Posted July 28, 2014 Posted July 28, 2014 (edited) Here is a still shot of the Corvettes. We run 2 classes in Door Slammer. The Door Slammer class requires a car to be stock. Windshields, bumpers, lights, must be used. The bodies must remain stock. No modifications as in wheel wells (opened up) no altered wheelbases, no chopping the roof, etc. The other class and the faster class is Pro Slammer. Pretty much any 1/25 scale model can be used, and the above no no's are now yes yes's. The picture attached is of a Stock DS the torquiose vette and the Rag Top has been chopped about 2.5". Both were sprayed with Dupli Color and clear coated. I hold the current record in Pro Slammer at 2.954 on a 42' long track. Cars can weigh no more than 170 grams in these 2 classes. Cars are gravity fed, (no other means of propulsion) It is a fun hobby and I get to combine actually 2 hobbies in one. However, I have a lot of parts left over as we just don't use them. I have been at it now for 4 years and love to tinker and find more speed. I am a tool and die maker by trade. I make all my own stuff, wheels, axles, bodies, motor/rearends, etc. This sport has evolved to another level from the original Cub Scout Pinewood Derby. Hope you guys enjoy a different take on modeling? Cheers, BSB Racing Edited July 28, 2014 by BSB Racing
Tom Geiger Posted July 28, 2014 Posted July 28, 2014 Bill- More information please! Who? What? Where? Where are these races in Pennsylvania?
BSB Racing Posted July 28, 2014 Author Posted July 28, 2014 Bill- More information please! Who? What? Where? Where are these races in Pennsylvania? Where I race is in Cambridge, Ohio. The name of the League is Association of Pinewood Racers or APR. Last race we had over 150 cars from over 30 builders from all over the country. You can attend live or proxy race the cars. I proxy as it's a 7 hour drive for me. Races can be watched on an online live feed. You can sign in for the chat session during the race and if you see your car doing something you don't like as it runs you can tell the stager to stage your car differently next run. There are 3 lanes and your car runs each lane 2x. Whoever has the lowest combined ET for the 6 runs wins the race. Points are awarded for setting records ie: 6 run average and single run pass. Next race will be Sept. 20. The web address is apr.boards.net..............I will have to check, but I think that is correct. This is a very challenging hobby. Classes range from a basic Cub Scout Car to the most exotic Super Pro Modified which are the fastest. They run a "razor wheel" that is about .025 thick and has a flanged minature ball bearing on each side of the wheel. Hope this helps explain the sport? Cheers, BSB Racing
hookedonplastics Posted July 28, 2014 Posted July 28, 2014 Hello Bill, So are these car wood core then - with the styrene model bodies over the wood core?
BSB Racing Posted July 28, 2014 Author Posted July 28, 2014 Hello Bill, So are these car wood core then - with the styrene model bodies over the wood core? That is correct. A wooden frame to house the weight and mount the axles and wheels must be constructed.
DynoMight Posted July 29, 2014 Posted July 29, 2014 Do people still carve them out of wood or is that done? I always liked the looked of the carved ones..
BSB Racing Posted July 29, 2014 Author Posted July 29, 2014 Do people still carve them out of wood or is that done? I always liked the looked of the carved ones.. All other classes are wood. This is a special class using 1/25 scale model bodies. I posted it here because I thought there might be some interest amoung you modelers. I dont want any of you serious scale modelers interested in all your detail work to cringe at these abominations. I admire all the fine intricate details and the hours of time you builders put in on your models. Stephanie's Rose comes to mind, but there are many, many other great builders and cars. Great forum and great stuff on here!
TooOld Posted July 29, 2014 Posted July 29, 2014 I'm not cringing at all Bill , in fact I'm very interested in learning more about these ! I'll check the website right away .
Ace-Garageguy Posted July 29, 2014 Posted July 29, 2014 Great stuff! I'm always interested in ANYTHING that actually gets raced, and I had no idea this style of car even existed. Thanks for the heads-up.
philo426 Posted July 29, 2014 Posted July 29, 2014 Just to be clear.Are those plastic or wood bodies?
BSB Racing Posted July 29, 2014 Author Posted July 29, 2014 Just to be clear.Are those plastic or wood bodies? They are plastic with a wood frame underneath them. Rules state they have to be a 1/25 scale model..........no specific brand.
DynoMight Posted July 30, 2014 Posted July 30, 2014 All other classes are wood. This is a special class using 1/25 scale model bodies. I posted it here because I thought there might be some interest amoung you modelers. I dont want any of you serious scale modelers interested in all your detail work to cringe at these abominations. I admire all the fine intricate details and the hours of time you builders put in on your models. Stephanie's Rose comes to mind, but there are many, many other great builders and cars. Great forum and great stuff on here! I think they're cool! You should try building a complete model sometime! They look good for "Abominations" lol
JunkPile Posted July 30, 2014 Posted July 30, 2014 Are these "slammer" cars faster than traditional pinewood derby cars?
rmvw guy Posted July 30, 2014 Posted July 30, 2014 Very cool! I have seen a video of these. Love your work.
Agent G Posted July 30, 2014 Posted July 30, 2014 I'd like to see a tutorial on building one of these. G
BSB Racing Posted July 30, 2014 Author Posted July 30, 2014 I'd like to see a tutorial on building one of these. G Unfortunately I cannot give you a tutorial on building one ot these. I am in competition, and I build mine totally different than the rest of the racers. Showing you how I do it would not be good for me! I can tell you I use a thin piece of wood for the frame and a custom made motor/rearend (weight and axle holder)
BSB Racing Posted July 30, 2014 Author Posted July 30, 2014 Are these "slammer" cars faster than traditional pinewood derby cars? Door Slammers are not a fast as a conventional Pinewood Derby car. Too much body to push through the air. Believe it or not aerodynamics plays a big part in speed even on a 42 foot long track!
Mood Swing Productions Posted July 30, 2014 Posted July 30, 2014 Some people do carve their cars out of wood still http://www.modelcarsmag.com/forums/index.php?app=core&module=search&do=user_activity&search_app=gallery&mid=13203&userMode=all&sid=a20e7976cfc7bacf4a6bee7066fda4fd I race with Bill over at the APR.
Mood Swing Productions Posted July 30, 2014 Posted July 30, 2014 Bill is kind of mean LOL JUST KIDDING. This is my Door Slammer, Xanderwagon, which won the Door Slammer Year end title in 2013. Do not ask Bill where he finished LOL
TFchronos Posted July 31, 2014 Posted July 31, 2014 Some awesome stuff right here, definitely not "abominations" in my eyes. Thanks for sharing this.
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