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Mega-G+ Shelby Mustang GT350R 1965 Donohue HO Slot Car

Mark Donohue, a multi-talented racer and degreed engineer, amassed a remarkable record of championships, victories, and innovative cars developed across 8 different racing classes. 

But it was his 1965 race wins and SCCA Divisional Championship in a Shelby GT350R that helped bring him to the attention of a certain Roger Penske.  This began a racing partnership that would yield legendary race wins and success for many years.

The GT350 “R” model was rare indeed with only 37 ever made specifically for competitive use under SCCA rules. The car made an excellent impression on racing circuits, becoming the B-Production divisional champion 3 years in a row.

In typical AFX fashion, the HO Scale version of this car comes fully decked out with even the smallest details like the racing oil cooler under the front grill and the tapered white stripes over the beautiful Guardsman blue body.  Even the 5 spoke wheels are the style used when the car was raced.

Mark Donohue’s Victories and/or Championships

·         SCCA E Production (1961)
·         SCCA B Production (1965)
·         SCCA Formula C (1965)
·         USRRC (1967)
·         USRRC (1968)
·         24 Hours Daytona (1969)
·         USAC Pocono (1971)
·         USAC Michigan (1971)
·         Indianapolis 500 (1972)
·         NASCAR Winston Cup Riverside (1973)
·         CAN-AM (1973)
·         IROC (1973-74)

In addition, Mark raced with considerable success in Formula 1 and at the Le Mans 24 Hour race.

CHASSIS TYPE: Long (1.7”) Wheelbase Mega G+ Chassis

Sources: MotorTrend, Mark Donohue, Shelby Mustang

Mega G+ CHASSIS

This new Mega G+ chassis doesn’t just go faster or handle better than the competition. And it doesn’t just have the ultra-low, narrow dimensions of the original Mega G to continue the reign of the most realistic HO cars on earth. It’s smoother, more consistent, and more intuitive than any car we’ve ever built.

We wanted wheel to wheel racing, lap after lap, the feel of driving a real car. But we couldn’t do it by just changing the chassis. We had to create a whole new system…

Mega G+ Race System

Made up of our new Mega G+ Chassis, Upgraded AFX120 Controllers and Exclusive Tri-Power Pack, the Mega G+ Race System is the perfect balance of grip and speed. With decades of slot car innovation and over a year of experimentation, this is the best out of the box slot car system you can buy.

Mega G+ Chassis Features

• FN20 Advanced Power Unit: lighter, smoother, quieter, more consistent and uses 33% less energy than Mega-G
• Weight: Up to 35% lighter than any other HO chassis, 5% lighter than Mega-G
• Shape: Narrowest, lowest chassis ever made for more realistic bodies
• Pick-Up Shoes: Stronger, follows rail better for consistent power
• Center of gravity: Lowest of all competitors to corner with confidence
• Guide Pin: AFX Exclusive Extra-long tapered guide pin keeps the car on track longer
• Ground Effects Magnets: Level 30 Neodymium – Stays glued to the track
• Chassis Material: Super durable Nylatron has just enough flex
• Brushes: High carbon power unit brushes last longer than composite brushes
• New Redundant Power Transfer System: Maintains consistent power supply to motor for improved durability and drivability