The second round of the 2019 Thunderslot series did not disappoint. The competition is strong and, despite being run at 12 volts, the cars are very stable and de-slots are … Continue reading “2019 Thunderslot Round 2”
As is probably the case for many hobbyists, my hobbies have been solitary pursuits. From the time I first started building plastic scale models in 1955, my work has all … Continue reading “Fifty Years of Slot Track Building”
Guys This is kind of off-topic for the website but I thought this information would be usefule. Last week I bought an LED TV from Goodwill and when I got … Continue reading “LED TV Black Screen Repair”
The IndyCar teams rolled into Austin for two days of testing in advance of their first race at Circuit of the Americas on March 24th. This was the first … Continue reading “IndyCar Spring Training at COTA”
The recent fires in California are certainly tragic, with loss of life and families losing everything, but there have also been automotive losses as well. Gary Cervany, lost his entire … Continue reading “Norman Timbs Special at 2015 Indianapolis Dream Cars Exhibition”
While taking an extended road trip to the IndyCar race in Portland, Oregon, my wife and I decided to visit Pikes Peak. My grandfather had grown up in Manitou … Continue reading “Pikes Peak: Drive to the Summit”
The final round of the Thunderslot 2018 Series did not disappoint; the series went down to the wire. Going in, Marty and Shawn were tied for the lead in … Continue reading “Thunderslot 2018 Series Race 6 and Final Results”
Last weekend, in tribute to the upcoming Le Mans 24 hour race, club members brought in some of the many slot cars of Le Mans race cars for a photo … Continue reading “Le Mans Slot Cars”
Shawn and Marty put on a great battle for the lead in Race 5 of the Thunderslot 2018 Race Series with Shawn ultimately leading Marty, 232 laps to 231 and … Continue reading “Thunderslot 2018 Race 5 Results”
The fourth race of the Thunderslot 2018 Race Series was held on May 19. As i was unable to attend, Alejandro was kind enough to write the story and take … Continue reading “Thunderslot 2018 Race 4 Results”
The third race of the new-for-2018 Thunderslot Lola Series was another terrific race. Marty and Shawn had a great battle, both turning in record 236 laps with Marty just edging … Continue reading “Thunderslot 2018 Race 3 Results”