My First Proxy Race

I'm going to enter my first ever proxy race: GVSCC Targa 2. It takes place in Western Canada, mostly British Columbia and will near the end of the year. Here's what I'm sending:

This fits the bill perfectly.

The classes according to the rules:

Class A

These cars must have competed in the Targa Florio before, and including 1964. There is a maximum

width for the rear tire tread – 8mm or 5/16 in. (0.3125 in.) Although this is a class maximum, effort should be made to match tire sizes to the real cars.

Class B

These cars must have competed in the Targa Florio in years 1965 to 1973. There is no tire limit for this class, but again, effort should be made to remain in scale to the 1:1 car. 

Class B it is. I plan on some modifications: new motor, screws and grubs for security and control, and new urethane tires from Paul Gage Tires. These modifications won't start until well into the Spring, so I'll be able to complete this championship before committing to changing the car. 

I'm considering buying another Alfa for home, as I can't count on this one coming back in the same shape it'll be going out. It would be nice, but I need to expect the worst.

Other Rules:

1. Cars may have any chassis type, made of any material.
   
2. Bodies must be reasonable scale representations of the 1:1 car made from hard plastic or resin. No clear bodies will be allowed.
   
3. Chassis may have any motor alignment, inline, sidewinder or anglewinder.
   
4. Wheels may be of any type, but should look scale for the car being modelled. For example, no
   O-ring front tires, and front wheels must turn. Limits in class A can be exceeded only with
   documentation for the real car.
   
5. Rear tires may be URETHANE ONLY. No rubber, sponge or silicone tires will be allowed.
   

6. Any gear ratio is allowed. Be advised that most of our tracks are quite technical, with short straights and lots of turns. None have extra long straights.
   
7. This round of the Targa Proxy will have an open motor rule for both classes. Entrants should carefully balance the power to weight ratio to achieve the best driveable proxy car. It is not recommended that motors be more than 25K. Class A cars with the thinner tires may run better with lower rpm motors. Your call! Over power at your peril. All races will be run at 10 volts.
   
8. Car clearance should be at least 1/16 inch to protect track surfaces. Spur gears may be closer but a car will be disallowed if the gear touches the track.
   
9. Guide flags should be of the standard size and depth. Deep wood or Carrera guides are not recommended. 
   

In The House

Not completely moved-in yet, but completely moved out of the apartment. It's still very much boxes and piles around here, but I did manage to get some temporary electrical up in the attic so I can see and plan.
Originally I wanted to make an 18' track along the width of the attic, then I got greedy and decided I wanted the 24' along the roof instead. But now I'm back to the 18' and I think I'll be happy with that. It makes more sense for the room and avoids having the monolith in the way.

I did make it out into the garden with the cars the other day, and now that I have working internet, I can do stuff like upload pictures again:

I love shooting outside in overcast weather.
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It really brings out the color in the cars.
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Good to see the #11's typical unwillingness to sit still for the picture.
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Racing will commence in a few days. I'll be sequestered up in the attic while some windows are being installed in the house, and plan on setting up a track to finish the championship.