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Formed in 2009, the Austin Slot Car Club is non-profit organization made up of enthusiasts from all over the world with a passion for auto racing, music, and of course slot cars. We believe in sharing our passion for slot cars by helping others discover how fun and rewarding the hobby can be. We welcome…
The final stage of the 1970-73 Targa Florio featured cooler track temps, a light turnout, and some very quick competition. Everyone was turning in fast laps as Autumn teased us with some cool, damp weather. I think we owe this to Mark L who installed an additional air conditioner just in time to chase the heat away. But this is…
After a blistering summer, rains brought some welcome relief. Temps were in the 80s and the track was clean thanks to Dave. Mark’s new air conditioner was put into place and cooling well. Thanks Mark! Turnout was light today, as Brian had Teddy, his Lab, at the vet and had to leave. Marty’s car wasn’t ready. Other regulars including Kim,…
The summer heat continues with a smaller field for the fifth Stage of out Targa Florio 1970-’73 series. Marty M found his footing with his NSR 980/3 and tore the place up with 259.39 seconds total time for 40 laps. Many seconds behind, Marc T. piloted his NSR Porsche to a 270.5 total time. Mark L, relatively new to the club, but very…
Well, August is hot here in Austin, we’ve all come to accept this. Doesn’t mean we have to like it, though. Nine racers braved the temperatures to be part of the action. Jeff S. came in from Houston to turn turn in a blistering 253.8 time for 40 laps running an NSR Porsche 908/3. another 908/3 took the second spot with Marc…
Nine Drivers braved the heat for our second stage of NSR Porsche 997 Challenge. The track temp was Texas-hot at 98 degrees F, but the cars and drivers still performed admirably well. After tech check, the coin flip sent to race on the rally track. This is unknown territory for the drivers as we have never raced anglewinder motors on…
12 Drivers turned out for the third stage of our Targa Florio 1970-1973 series, run on our rally track. Marty M took the top…
We are trying a new race format for the Austin Slot Car club. All cars are angle-winder versions of NSR’s Porsche 997. These cars need…
Warm temperatures and quick lap times were the order of the day for the second stage of our 2026 Targa Florio rally. Some odd electrical…
Stormy weather in and around Austin greeted our racers for the first event of our summer series, the Targa Florio 1970-1973 on our rally track.…
The heat and humidity in Central Texas have been downright sultry for the past couple of weeks. The warm temps (92 deg track surface temp)…
The final stage of the 2026 NSR Fiat Abarth 500 Rally ran last Saturday, June 20. Track conditions were challenging with ambient temp in the…
After five rounds of pushing the little Fiats around our rally track the results are starting to gel. David continues to lead, but victory is…
The club members reached deep into the back of their respective garages for Q2 to bring back the NSR Fiat Abarth cars. We haven’t raced…
The fifth round of the NSR GT3 series is seeing the leaderboard begin to firm up. In the Group A cohort of racers first and…
