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The Race of the Misfit Cars

UPDATE 12/24 - I finally got the Misfit cars rolling and wrapped the first race — thanks so much for hanging in there! A batch of gnarly computer issues slowed editing from the the Screen to Speedwat event, which pushed this one back, but I’m aiming to finish filming before year’s end and start posting in January. Lesson learned: I’ll be hosting every other month going forward so the racing stays fun and the tech gremlins stay bored.

UPDATE - We already have 32 Spots filled. But in the spirit of the Holiday Season and the meaning of this race...Which is giving the Underdogs a chance...I am going to OPEN UP the race to however many racers want to join...so there will be no cap to the racers.

We all know this is going to be UTTER CHAOS and so lets have some fun! There is room for EVERYONE on Santa's Sleigh!

Welcome racers, to the Island of Misfit Cars! To celebrate Christmas and the Holiday Season. I wanted to host a race inspired by the classic Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer and the Island of Misfit Toys, this special event is a celebration of the cars that don’t usually get the spotlight.

These are the ones that make us smile, not necessarily the ones built for speed. Maybe they’re quirky, clunky, oddly painted, or just plain different from the Corvettes and F1s of the diecast racing world. But just like on the Island of Misfit Toys, here “misfits have a place too.”

This race is all about fun, laughter, and giving these unique little racers their moment to shine. As King Moonracer might say: “A toy is never truly happy until it is loved by a diecast racer.” And I believe a car is never truly happy until it gets a chance to race.

So let’s set them loose on the track, cheer for the underdogs, and remember: sometimes it’s not about first place—it’s about the joy of racing and belonging. After all, even Rudolph showed the world that what makes you different is what makes you special.

Welcome to the Island of Misfit Cars—where every racer has a home and every car belongs on the track.

Rules & restrictions

• Stock and modified entries allowed
• 60g maximum weight (PLEASE DO NOT SEND Cars UNDER 25g, they are useless)
• 3.25in. long x 2in. tall x 1.25in. wide
• Limit 2 entries per household
• Retail axles and wheels only. FTE/NPA axles allowed.
• Any lube that DOESN'T Leak
• NO PUTTY WEIGHT!! (Even cured)
• Limit 2 entries per household 
• Family-friendly driver names and decals – any offensive decals will be disqualified. Offensive driver names will be changed.
• We'll see how much we get!
• Please Avoid the "Standard Racing Car" I don't want to see Camaros/Corvettes/F1s. They will still be accepted, but this is just a FUN and CRAZY run! 

Send me a company/racer/track sticker to put on a future "advertisement board"!

Dates & deadlines

All entries must be received by the host before Friday, 12/12/2025. Racing is scheduled for Friday, 12/12/2025. Results will be posted on or after that date as is convenient for the host.

Include $10.00 for return shipping if you want your entries back.  (If shipping is more than $10,  MATCH what it cost you to send your car to me, it is expensive sending multiple cars back)

Include a Race Entry ID slip with your entry

Track

Racing will be on the Power-Up Pass. View track profile and specs

www.youtube.com/watch?v=0VNbJ93diPo 

Race format and scoring

I'm not sure if this will be single or double elimination yet...A lot is going to depend on how many cars I get. Cars will race in heats of 4 racers where the top one or two in points (after 4 races), moves on to the next round. Cars will alternate lanes between each race.

A point is scored as follows:

• 1st -  5pts
• 2nd - 3pts
• 3rd - 2pts
• 4th - 1pt
• DNF - 0 pts 

The car that wins the final race will be declared the winner. Race host has final decision in all races.

Bracket seeding will be random.

Penalties/DNF

Cars are given a grace of 1g over the stated weight limit to account for variance in scales.

If a car fails to meet any of the restrictions listed above, the car will not qualify for victory. Offending cars will still race. Finish position and any prize will go to the runner-up in the case of the penalty car winning.

Cars that fail to run or fit on the track, or that happen to break during racing, will forfeit their matches. Cars that arrive broken will attempt to be minimally repaired before the racing begins. Cars that break during racing will not be repaired or replaced.

Racers:

1. Stray Dog - Recieved
2. Maniac Motorsports - Car 1 -  Recieved
3. Stoopid Fish Racing - Car 1 - Recieved
4. Stoopid Fish Racing - Car 2 - Recieved
5. Dutch Clutch Racing - Recieved 
6. Spy Dude -  Recieved
7. SpyDude - Recieved
8. 409 Diecast Racing
9. Crazy Canuck - En Route
10. Blue Line Racing - Car 1 - received 
11. Blue Line Racing - Car 2 - received 
12. Tortoiseking - Recieved
13. Racer Gnome - Recieved
14. MarcRacel
15. Skid Marks - Car 1 - Recieved
16. Skid Marks - Car 2 - Recieved
17. Sloppybear - Car 1 - Recieved
18. Sloppybear - Car 2 - Recieved
19.  RaginRicky - Car 1 - Recieved
20. RaginRicky - Car 2 - Recieved
21. Puffs Racing - Car 1 -Recieved
22. Puffs Racing - Car 2 - Recieved
23. HSL Motorsports - Recieved
24. Dr Dodge - Car 1 - Recieved
25. Dr Dodge - Car 2 - Recieved
26. Travelers Racing League
27. Justin Thyme - Recieved
28. Zamak Speed Shop - Recieved
29. Willie G1 -Recieved
30. South Carolina Apex Racing - Car 1 - Recieved
31. South Carolina Apex Racing - Car 2 - Recieved
32. Iceman Racing  -  Recieved
33. Moparius - Car 1 - Recieved
34. Mopaius - Car 2 - Recieved
35. Lone Wolf Racing - Recieved
36. Ozboy USA
37. Greg z
38. Zizzer Prime
39. Sunshine City Garage
40. Baddad 
41. GBURacing
42. Mako Racing - Recieved
43. Gman4343 - Recieved
44. DiecastRacers.com
45. Scratch_Racing - Recieved
46. Milestone_Racing
47. Milestone_Racing
48. DavidAndDonald_Racing - En Route? 
49. DuckyDouseRacing - Car 1 - Recieved
50. DuckyDouseRacing - Car 2 - Recieved
51. 1.21 Gigi 1 - Recieved
52. 1.21 Gigi 2 - Recieved
53. Abby Normal - Car 1 - Recieved
54. Abby Normal - Car 2 - Recieved

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