The Lightning GT race last Saturday was much improved from the first race, but there were still some issues. Some of the cars had random de-slots, particularly in the turns … Continue reading “Scalextric Lightning GT Rules Revision v1.3”
The racing for Round 2 of the Lightning GT Series for 2015 was much improved. The change to P6 rear tires helped the cars a lot, lowering them slightly … Continue reading “Scalextric Lightning GT – Round 2 – 2015”
Here is a track I made for my son in the Eighties. I used Tyco track on 1/2″ plywood and hinged it on the wall above his bed. On the … Continue reading “My Eighties Tyco Track”
After an evaluation of the first race in the Lightning GT race series, I have come up with some observations and proposed rules changes. First of all, it has come … Continue reading “Scalextric Lightning GT Rules Changes”
Well, as Brian Setzer sings, “Drive like lightning (GT), crash like thunder!” Crashes were certainly the order of the day for the first race of the Austin Slot Car … Continue reading “Scalextric Lightning GT – Round 1 – 2015”
The Austin Slot Car Club held it’s end-of-year party and awards ceremony last Saturday. Everyone brought various food dishes and enjoyed … Continue reading “End Of Year Party and Awards”
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Last Saturday’s Round 5 of the Can Am Series for 2014 saw the return of 2/3 of the Away Team (Commander Muehlegger was Away … Continue reading “Can Am 2014-11-22 Series Race 5 Results”
Warm clothing was the order of the day for Round 4 of the 2014 Can Am Series but the action on the track was hot. Several … Continue reading “Can Am 2014-11-15 Race 4 Results”
Round 3 of the Can Am series for 2014 produced a spectacular, make that two spectacular, crashes, courtesy of yours truly. The incidents occurred at the … Continue reading “Can Am 2014-11-8 Race 3 Results”
The Canadian-American Challenge Cup was possibly the most open racing series in history. Enclosed wheels and two seats were about the … Continue reading “2014 Can Am Series Race #1 Results”