Challenge is Closed. Results Here
So in case you aren't familiar, Can-Am racing is a historic class of racing that took place in the 60s and 70s that was famous for being the closest thing to anything-goes that racing has ever seen. Today, under the request of Sm10684 I have endeavoured to bring this incredible racing series to a challenge on this fine website. Here's how it's going to work.
Guidelines
Your goal is to build a racecar.
the deadline is December 1st. This gives you just over a month to build something.
There are no limitations to what you can make.
All entries must be a successor.
Judging
There are only two categories for judging: Performance and Realism.
Realism is out of 15 points, performance is out of 10 for a total of 25 points.
While there are technically no limitations to what you can make, keep in mind that the goal of this challenge is to build something that could participate in a racecar race. With this in mind, styling reminiscient of actual Can-Am series cars or accurate replicas are highly encouraged. Things such as futuristic hover-cars or Hypnotoad style contraptions will not score high in the realism department. Keep in mind that back in the day, these cars had two seats and closed wheels, details that you can use to your advantage. One thing I would encourage is extrapolating the old designs to modern day.
To sum this up, build something that looks, feels, and handles like it could actually exist.To judge performance, I will drive your creation around, including a circuit of Gold Prix Raceway where I will record your time. Ideally, realistic yet good performance will be included on your creation.
Judging will be done by me and Talon7912 (currently known as All)
Prizes will be 10 upvotes + a spotlight (if possible) for 1st place, 5 upvotes for 2nd place, and 3 upvotes for 3rd. Results will be announced sometime in the next century and all participants will be tagged on a forum post. Talon might add their own prize on top of this.
Deadline is December 1st, 2023
The top PC player will also likely win their choice of a Steam Key for either Gotham Knights or Back 4 Blood.
Specifications
Spotlights
- Sm10684 6 months ago
- DDVC 6 months ago
- Tingly06822 6 months ago
General Characteristics
- Successors 5 airplane(s) +339 bonus
- Created On iOS
- Wingspan 1.6ft (0.5m)
- Length 3.3ft (1.0m)
- Height 3.3ft (1.0m)
- Empty Weight 595lbs (270kg)
- Loaded Weight 595lbs (270kg)
Performance
- Wing Loading N/A
- Wing Area 0.0ft2 (0.0m2)
- Drag Points 385
Parts
- Number of Parts 3
- Control Surfaces 0
- Performance Cost 7
If you would like to suggest changes to the contest, feel free. I will take all suggestions into consideration.
@L3FT2R1GHT nope just a ps4 controller on my phone
@32 ah
@L3FT2R1GHT you can connect most modern controllers to a PC (or even a mobile device sometimes).
@Sm10684 SimplePlanes on a PlayStation?
@32 cool, try mine out on a ps4 controller, that’s how I tested it mostly.
@Sm10684 hoping to judge the entries later today, my thumb’s doing better so I should be able to try out all of the participants.
when result
@32
Probably how I talk lol.
Yeah, very... It aint all bad here though, but I know where I'd rather be.
@ToeTips dang! I thought you were American for some reason 😂
Man, I had no idea you were so far away.
@32
Nigeria...
Yes...
There is a whole ocean of distance...
@ToeTips where are you located?
@32
Yeah if I could teleport😂
@ToeTips well if you’re ever in Central Kentucky on a Saturday in the next couple months you could possibly watch a game XD
@32
Lol dont bully them... Too much...
Anyway, would love to see you play though.
@ToeTips that's true, I'm hoping to hit another growth spurt at some point, but if I don't it'll be ok. I have started to try and branch out to other positions at least a little bit, but that can be hard if you're the tallest and heaviest one on the team haha
@32
It happens but I would advise you learn some Point and shooting guard moves just incase it turns out to be 6'3. But at your age you have a lot of growing potential so its very possible.
@ToeTips pretty much. I’m about 6’ 1”, but they say I’m gonna be like 6’ 5-6”. I don’t really believe that but I wouldn’t complain if it happened lol
@32
Oh lemme guess. Tall guy who is projected to be way taller in the future?
@ToeTips center, usually
@32
Didnt know you played basketball, what position do you play?
I sprained my thumb playing basketball the other day so I won't be able to test anything out yet, So stay tuned!
damn I have to pass this one. The body is finished but nothing else is. I have alot of projects for my final in uni right now. Saddddd
@ToeTips yeah, the successor thing is just so I don’t forget any entries when I’m doing the judging
Uhh, does mine still count if the mods can't make it a successor in time?