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Long Beach Grand Prix Race Car Set with Track

Item Number: 338

Estimated Value: 170 USD
Sold: 170 USD to HK805

Number of Bids: 5 - Bid History

Item Description

World Famous Track Layout

AFX introduces the first officially licensed Champ Car set in HO Scale. The set is huge, with over 50 running feet, and includes features and extras never before seen in HO scale. The new set features the Long Beach Grand Prix track layout, from one of the best known races in the world and includes the cars of two of the series’ best known drivers: Paul Tracy and Sebastien Bourdais. Here is a little background on these drivers:

FEATURES

AFX Exclusive SuperSpeed 18” radius curves – Let’s you carry more speed through the corner

Build at least 7 additional tracks from the Champ Car World Series – Layout instructions and enough track to make some of the most challenging race tracks in the world

Blinding fast Super G+ Chassis – Light weight and advanced; you can even adjust the motor’s torque

Most powerful HO Set you can buy – Compare the AFX 22 volt power pack to the 17 volt versions in other people’s sets

Directional Power Pack – Let’s you change track direction with a flip of the plug

Easy plug, ProClass Controllers – Plug in or swap controllers in a snap

Tune-up Kit Included – Keep your cars running strong

Lap Counter – Race with your friends

Free Promotional Extras – Consumers can get a Free Champ Car T-shirt with the purchase of a hat, and can join the Champ Car Insiders Club free of charge to get discounts on race tickets and other items along with inside information from the world of Champ Car. Details inside the box.

CARS

#1 Car (PN: 9060), Driver: Sebastien Bourdais, Team: Newman/Haas Racing; Sponsor: McDonalds:

Fielded by world famous actor/racer, Paul Newman, and Carl Haas, Bourdais had won three consecutive championships for the team by 2006 and 2 of the 4 Long Beach Grand Prix he entered since joining the Champ Car World Series in 2003.

#3 Car (PN: 9061), Driver: Paul Tracy, Team: Forsythe Championship Racing, Sponsor: Indeck:

One of the world’s best known race drivers, Paul Tracy has more wins (30) and poles than any active driver in the series. Among other accomplishments the popular Canadian won the Champ Car World Series Championship in 2003 and 4 Long Beach Grand Prix including 2003 and 2004.

SUPER G+ CHASSIS

Super G+ is probably the most famous chassis in HO slot racing. Its predecessor, the G+ revolutionized the hobby with stunning performance that flattened the competition. Using patented design innovations it was the first HO chassis to include dedicated “ground effects” magnets. It took years for the competition to get close and by then AFX had “left the building” with the next generation Super G+. Here are some of the reasons why Super G+ still sets the pace:

Unique Monocoque Chassis: Motor is part of the chassis – Lighter, stronger design means better handling and higher speeds

Motor: Cantilever brush design with precision armature (Only AFX has it) – Higher RPM and more responsive

Motor: Adjustable motor timing (Only AFX has it) – Let’s you change torque to better tune the power to different tracks

Pick-Up Shoes: High conductivity Phosphor Bronze – Gets more power to the motor

Guide Pin: Exclusive extra long tapered design – Keeps the car in the slot longer

Ground Effects Magnets: Extra long polymer magnets – More rail coverage in the corners for better handling

SPECIFICATIONS

Running Feet (2-lane): 53
Floor Space Required for Primary Track: 16’ x 9’ (can reduce to 9’ x 6’)
Number of Cars: 2
Number of Controllers: 2
Number of Power Packs: 1
Number of pieces of track: 65 (including lap counters and terminal track)
Number of Lap Counters: 1
Number of Terminal Tracks: 1
Type of Chassis: Super G+
Guard Rails: 20
Buildings: Pit (1); Grandstand (1) cardboard
Box Size: 29.25” x 17.375” x 5.25”
Weight: 12 lbs