NASCAR

[WesR]

This title will, I am sure, attract the attention of our North American friends. We have finally
taken an interest in this saloon car racing series and, having viewed several videos and checked
out the latest cars, I am feeling quite enthusiastic about it.
Cars for the 2014 Sprint Cup Series are just appearing so we have the chance to build the
very latest models. The good news is that these cars are wider than in the past and are exactly
the correct width for our chassis. The shape is also perfect for vac. forming. Attached is a
photo of the half built body mould. This will be the Ford Fusion version although the GM/Holden
and Toyota are virtually the same with differing radiator grills! I think the latest rule changes
have made these cars much better looking and more like the European and Australian saloons.
We now have to find room for an oval track. One of our 3 tracks may have to go I am afraid!
I will comment on this seperately under 'Tracks'.
The chassis will be 3.44" wheelbase (87mm) If the prototype and track go well, chassis may
be GRP or carbon fibre plate with 3d printed battery holder, etc.
Only problem with these cars is the paint schemes. There are plenty of scale colour drawings
available so hopefully someone will find the best way to copy these.

[WesR]

2014 Ford Fusion

[Lasp]

Very good news. I think that Nascar, with many cars and many different ways to take the oval will suit Magracing.
With a good timing system and a PitStop Lane it will be a high score for MagRacing.

I will bring my banked curve back, ore build a new one.

[WesR]

Body mould

[Keld]

hope the bodies will fit some of the many decals out there, that could be a very big number of cars on the track

[Kellerkind]

...niiiiiiiiiiiice! Regards Jens

[Pussywagon]

Cool

[WesR]

Hers the first pic. of the Nascar prototype (Ford Fusion) Wheelbase at 87mm is
exactly correct for 2014 cars as is the width and height. We also have the Chevy
variant with slightly different front and rear end. (All Sprint Cup cars are exactly the same dimensions).
Quite pleased with the bodyshells and the decals which I have also made.
Only realised recently that you could ink jet print to both white and clear adhesive
film. It's taken some time to learn how to do it but the results are very rewarding.
We are building 6 cars so 5 more decal sets will keep me busy for a few days.
Looking forward to 6 car races on the new track.

[WesR]

Ford 2014 Sprint Cup car

[Lasp]

Looks very nice and realistic.
Good work .