Proxy races are a”thing” in slot car racing, “Build and mail entries to the track to be driven by impartial drivers” is not new. But drag racing seems especially suited for such events since drivers can be removed as a factor, and an event that does not require gathering seems especially appropriate now.Does our Slot
As a slot car racer since 1964, I remember reading about Gene Husting’s Magwinders and other fascinating drag cars in magazines, some of which are still on my shelves. Beautiful scratch-built Magwinder from 1966. So-called because the chassis is cut from magnesium plate and is integral to the motor. There are people reproducing such cars
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I have seen a few… but generally it seems that 1/32 scale slot racers do not consider drag racing. This, despite the fact that many of the drag racing dominates many 1/24 scale commercial raceways. Drag racing has its advantages… Drag tracks take less space. Races rarely damage detailed cars. Win/loss drama every few seconds.