Prototype “Paper” SK Modified Body

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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.

 

GP Designs Bodies to Debut in 50/50 Series Finale

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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.

GP Designs Has Been Busy…

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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?

Latest Additions to the Stewart Raceway IROC Fleet

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!

Cars of the 2022 NASCAR MADness Series

Just a few cars debuting in Round 2 of the NASCAR MADness Series

GP Designs Lumina for a Viper SPEC JET chassis (Right-click to view larger images)

Saturday.

George “brushing” up on his Lexan detailing skills
These are actually snap-on “Pull-Back” Johnny Lightning “ThunderJet 500” bodies on NC-2 platforms. Smaller and lighter than Tomy/AFX bodies.
Lexan bodies for the SPEC JET (Viper-Jet) race.
Waterslide decals from eBay.
Lumina Lexan from Lucky Bob’s.