Introducing the MegaG+ 1.7 “Modified” class of 2023.
Below are shots of all the Round 2Â bodies, which were picked from a batch prepared by Hammerschlagen Fabrication for the new Xtreme series. Drivers picked their bodies based on qualifying order in Round 2.
Most of these shots were taken with the bodies just sitting on a random chassis, not taped. (Right-click on image and open in a new browser tab to see full-res image)
My first iteration of a “super-light” paper body for our MegaG+ Support Class cars. This one is made out of premium glossy photo paper and is mounted on a 1.7 MegaG+ chassis using 8 mil clear double-sided tape I got from George.
Kevin worked up this body using some sort of drafting paper and then laminated it with some other material.
Both bodies are pretty cool. Haven’t tested them on the track yet but I did run a regular paper prototype last Saturday on a Jag DR-1 chassis and it held up pretty well. These bodies are way light and the car feels and handles like it has no body at all.
Design ideas are limitless and very appealing. We’ll see how durable they are. I’m looking forward to coming up with a Midget car design and upgrading my SWB MegaG+ IROC set. Once you get the design set and printed, it takes about the same time to trim and mount as a typical Lexan body. And way, way cheaper than even a clear Lexan body.
George Peters created some very nice Lexan bodies for various drivers competing in the final round of the 2023 50/50 Series on July 8, 2023.
George had some time on his hands last weekend and instead of hanging with us for a track day, he cranked out these very sweet bodies at home in his paint shop.
Some new bodies George painted up for the Viper V-SPEC class. We’re working on trimming and pinning now. Should be ready for the Final round of our 2023 50/50 Series this weekend. Stay tuned for more pics.
Which one will win the Concourse prize?
I never thought I’d end up with an IROC set of Viper V-SPEC cars but Eric ‘Fastlane” Lane recently gifted the track with a sweet set of
F1/Indy hardbody cars. All of them ran amazingly well during break-in and testing. Can’t wait to race them! Thanks, Eric!
In addition, I just finished a cool 6-car set of AW Super III NASCAR livery rigs. These were mostly built for our many junior drivers but I think us older kids will enjoy running them also.
Both sets are magnet cars and should be great additions to our IROC program.
Okay, shut up and drive!
