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| Photos By Dave Kennedy |
Monday, August 18, 2014
Tuesday, August 05, 2014
MR Slotcar - Adjustable Front Suspension Kit
Independent front suspension! MR SLOTCAR INC. keeps you a step ahead of the competition!
http://www.mrslotcar.ca
http://www.mrslotcar.ca
Thursday, July 31, 2014
Carrera North American Championships 2014
The purpose of the race is to provide a fun and fair day of racing with an even playing field of cars and track conditions. Racing will be on a Carrera Digital slot car track with 3 Digital 132 slot cars at a time competing. Racing will be done in the “fuel off” mode so using pitlane to refuel will not be required. The drivers will be using wired slot car controllers for the events.
- August 1st - will be a full day of qualifying races. Racing will be held from 10am-4pm. The top 2 racers for the day will qualify for the North American Final Race to be held Oct. 10th at the Autorama event. ***To participate in the North American Final Race the top 2 winners must be return for the Final Race to be held during the Oct. 10th Autorama event.***
- Oct. 10th - will be 10am-3pm of qualifying races. The top 2 racers based on the quickest time over a set number of laps qualify for the North American Final Race to be held that same afternoon. Those 2 racers along with the 2 qualifying racers from the August 1st event will be combined for a total of 4 racers for the North American Championship Final Race.
***If no qualifiers from the August 1st event return for the Final Race Oct 10th, the top 4 fastest racers from the Oct. 10th qualifying races will be the racers that will compete in the final Championship Race on Oct. 10th .***
- Oct. 10th - The North American Final Race to be held at 4pm.
Racing format for the North American Final Race (Oct 10th) will be a lap race with the winner completing the total number of laps first. There will be 4 racers that afternoon that will compete in the Final Race.
The North American Race Champion qualifies for the World Championship Final race and will be flown at the expense of Carrera to the World Championship Final race in 2015, site of the race TBA (the previous race during 2012 was held in Germany at the Nurburgring).
Races will be held using the following guidelines:
• Carrera will provide the track and cars to race.
• Drivers will not be able to race their own cars (or controllers) and only spec cars provided by Carrera will be allowed.
• Drivers will be racing on the track on a first-come-first-racing basis.
• The track used for the events will be the GearZ studio Carrera Digital slot track.
• Qualifying races will be timed races with the fastest time of the day winning the race.
• Fastest time over a set number of laps to determine the race winner. *Number of laps TBA the day of the race.
• In the unlikely event of a tie from the qualifying races for the day of racing, a race-off will be held between the racers.
• The Final Race Oct. 10th will be a lap race with the winner being determined by the first car to complete the total number of laps. (Number of laps TBA)
• All the digital settings for the cars will be set by the officials in order to make racing as even as possible.
• Racing will be done 3 cars at a time during the timed qualifying races.
• Racers will be allowed warm up laps to get familiar with the performance of the cars.
• All decisions by race officials are final.
Sportsmanship- racing digital slot cars requires a level of sportsmanship that means that drivers don’t intentionally try to push off other drivers in order to gain track position. If in the opinion of race officials a driver is trying to make contact and push off another driver in order to gain position in a way that’s not in the spirit of good sportsmanship that driver will be asked to stop racing.
More information on the event can be found here:
Wednesday, July 30, 2014
Precision Slot Cars Introduces Jig for B&E Slotsport Chassis Kit
New! Chassis Building Fixtures for B&E Slotsport Chassis Kit.
Block alone $45.00
Motor block $35.00
Jig wheels $16.95 per pair
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| Photos by Precision Slot Cars |
http://www.pslotcar.com
Monday, July 28, 2014
MR Slotcar McLaren F1-GTR Breaks Cover
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| Prototype McLaren F1 GTR Body And Chassis |
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| Stock Number 1046 Uneo Clinic LeMans 1995 Winner |
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| Stock Number 1044 GTC Gulf Racing LeMans 1995 4th |
Here are the general features of the F1-GTR that are improvements over the previously released Mazda 787B:
- Improved plastic quality for both body - much stronger, and glass parts - much clearer
- Improved glass mounting system in body minimizing inboard collapsing.
- Overall stronger fastening of the body elements
- Better quality machined/metal parts, wheels, gears and axles
- Front and rear independent Suspension capabilities
Technical specs:
Weight of car 88.6 grams
Weight of Body 21.1 grams - With interior
Wheelbase 88.8mm
Motor FK180 "Boxer" 21,500 RPM -345 g/cm Torque - Anglewinder configuration
Gear Ratio 11:29 (Pinion is 6.5mm and Spur is 15.5mm Diameters)
Wheel Size 17.3 x 8.2 mm
Latest best estimate is that these first two cars, and the undecorated kit should be in the shops by the fourth quarter of 2014.
Tuesday, July 22, 2014
New Classic NASCAR from Carrera
1/32 Carrera Dodge Charger 500, Driver- Andy Hampton #58, Rainer Racing, Stock Number 27461
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| Photos by Dave Kennedy. |
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| Photo of actual racing car. |
Friday, July 11, 2014
Press Release - 3rd Race of Champions / Race for the Ring
‘RACE FOR THE RING’ ONCE AGAIN PART OF RoC ON JULY 19
High Banks Raceway
579 Tuscarawas Ave.
Barberton, Ohio 44203
Contact: Ross Scharf (734) 968-3912
BARBERTON, OH … The ‘Race for the Ring’ will once again be an integral part of the popular Third Annual Retro ElecTric Racing Organization (RETRO) sanctioned Race of Champions (RoC), to be held at High Banks Raceway in Barberton, Ohio on Saturday, July 19.
A specially designed hand ring, sponsored by Fast Ones / Outisight Bodies, will once again be awarded to the racer who scores the best overall finish between the featured RETRO Can-Am and Group 7-68 car classes. Previous winners of the ‘ring’ were Rick Davis (2012) and ‘Sano’ Dave Fiedler (2013).
The first two editions of the RoC were staged at the now closed Mid-America Raceway in Chicago, IL.
“A big part of the RoC mystique is the fact that the race utilizes a hand out motor procedure,” said race organizer Ron Hershman. “The first two years we used Pro Slot 4002 ‘Puppy Dog’ motors. This time around we have decided to run the new, low cost, sealed Pro Slot 4002-FK motor, which is proving to be very popular across the country.”
Racers will be permitted to purchase and practice with their engraved hand out motors on Friday, July 18, beginning at 6:00 PM. However, ALL engraved motors purchased on Friday must be returned to secure impound when the practice session is concluded. Any motor that is not returned to impound Friday evening will NOT be permitted to be used in the races on Saturday. Anyone purchasing motors on Friday must also pay their race entry fees. No exception!
RoC competitors will be using new Pro Slot 4002-FK motors with gold dust brushes installed (an $18.00 value). The motors will be professionally ‘run in’ prior to being handed out, allowing racers to install the motors directly in their cars without having to allow for break-in time prior to practicing. All motors will be engraved at the time of purchase, and ONLY these motors may be used in the race. Competitors must race the engraved motor(s) they purchased. Racers may purchase two hand-out motors per class.
All motors will be sold and engraved at registration on Friday evening and Saturday morning. All additionally purchased engraved motors not being raced in the Can-Am race must be submitted and impounded during tech for Can-Am. Any motor NOT impounded at Cam-Am tech will not be permitted to be used for the Group 7-68 race. All Can-Am cars and motors will be released from impound at the conclusion of the Can-Am feature event. Motors may not be tampered with in any way. Motor brushes and springs may not be altered and/or changed. Any sign of tampering will result in immediate disqualification. All motors must use a spec eight (8) tooth pinion. Any crown gear may be used.
Entry fee for the Can-Am portion of the race is $35.00, which includes one hand-out engraved Pro Slot 4002-FK motor. One additional engraved motor may be purchased for an additional $15.00.
The Group 7-68 entry fee will be $20.00, if a racer elects to run an engraved Can-Am motor. A $35.00 entry fee will be charged, if a racer purchases a hand out engraved Pro Slot 4002-FK motor. One additional engraved motor may be purchased for an additional $15.00.
Saturday entry fees include pit pass and a track provided lunch.
High Banks will open it doors at 7:00 AM on July 19. Registration and motor hand-out will begin at 7:15 AM. Pre-race practice will be from 7:00 to 9:30 AM. Can-Am tech will open at 9:30 AM, followed immediately by qualifying. Tech for Group 7-68 will open after a short practice session following the conclusion of the Can-Am feature.
High Banks will be open for practice on Friday July 18 from 12:00 PM to 11:00 PM. Registration and motor hand out will begin at 6:00 PM. A $10.00 track pass will be charged.
For raceway information contact Ross Scharf : (734) 968-3912. For race and rules information: contact Ron Hershman at fast1ron@yahoo.com.
High Banks Raceway
579 Tuscarawas Ave.
Barberton, Ohio 44203
Contact: Ross Scharf (734) 968-3912
BARBERTON, OH … The ‘Race for the Ring’ will once again be an integral part of the popular Third Annual Retro ElecTric Racing Organization (RETRO) sanctioned Race of Champions (RoC), to be held at High Banks Raceway in Barberton, Ohio on Saturday, July 19.
A specially designed hand ring, sponsored by Fast Ones / Outisight Bodies, will once again be awarded to the racer who scores the best overall finish between the featured RETRO Can-Am and Group 7-68 car classes. Previous winners of the ‘ring’ were Rick Davis (2012) and ‘Sano’ Dave Fiedler (2013).
The first two editions of the RoC were staged at the now closed Mid-America Raceway in Chicago, IL.
“A big part of the RoC mystique is the fact that the race utilizes a hand out motor procedure,” said race organizer Ron Hershman. “The first two years we used Pro Slot 4002 ‘Puppy Dog’ motors. This time around we have decided to run the new, low cost, sealed Pro Slot 4002-FK motor, which is proving to be very popular across the country.”
Racers will be permitted to purchase and practice with their engraved hand out motors on Friday, July 18, beginning at 6:00 PM. However, ALL engraved motors purchased on Friday must be returned to secure impound when the practice session is concluded. Any motor that is not returned to impound Friday evening will NOT be permitted to be used in the races on Saturday. Anyone purchasing motors on Friday must also pay their race entry fees. No exception!
RoC competitors will be using new Pro Slot 4002-FK motors with gold dust brushes installed (an $18.00 value). The motors will be professionally ‘run in’ prior to being handed out, allowing racers to install the motors directly in their cars without having to allow for break-in time prior to practicing. All motors will be engraved at the time of purchase, and ONLY these motors may be used in the race. Competitors must race the engraved motor(s) they purchased. Racers may purchase two hand-out motors per class.
All motors will be sold and engraved at registration on Friday evening and Saturday morning. All additionally purchased engraved motors not being raced in the Can-Am race must be submitted and impounded during tech for Can-Am. Any motor NOT impounded at Cam-Am tech will not be permitted to be used for the Group 7-68 race. All Can-Am cars and motors will be released from impound at the conclusion of the Can-Am feature event. Motors may not be tampered with in any way. Motor brushes and springs may not be altered and/or changed. Any sign of tampering will result in immediate disqualification. All motors must use a spec eight (8) tooth pinion. Any crown gear may be used.
Entry fee for the Can-Am portion of the race is $35.00, which includes one hand-out engraved Pro Slot 4002-FK motor. One additional engraved motor may be purchased for an additional $15.00.
The Group 7-68 entry fee will be $20.00, if a racer elects to run an engraved Can-Am motor. A $35.00 entry fee will be charged, if a racer purchases a hand out engraved Pro Slot 4002-FK motor. One additional engraved motor may be purchased for an additional $15.00.
Saturday entry fees include pit pass and a track provided lunch.
High Banks will open it doors at 7:00 AM on July 19. Registration and motor hand-out will begin at 7:15 AM. Pre-race practice will be from 7:00 to 9:30 AM. Can-Am tech will open at 9:30 AM, followed immediately by qualifying. Tech for Group 7-68 will open after a short practice session following the conclusion of the Can-Am feature.
High Banks will be open for practice on Friday July 18 from 12:00 PM to 11:00 PM. Registration and motor hand out will begin at 6:00 PM. A $10.00 track pass will be charged.
For raceway information contact Ross Scharf : (734) 968-3912. For race and rules information: contact Ron Hershman at fast1ron@yahoo.com.
Monday, July 07, 2014
News from Proto Slot Kit
Proto Slot Kit adds 1/32 Slot Car kit stock number CB085 to their 2014 catalog; 1970 March 707- Chevrolet Can-Am was designed by Robin Herd and driven by Chris Amon.
Here are some of the first pictures of the completed kit:
More details and how to order information available at: http://www.proto-slot-kit.com/psk.html
Here are some of the first pictures of the completed kit:
More details and how to order information available at: http://www.proto-slot-kit.com/psk.html
Friday, June 27, 2014
B&E Slotsport New Hardbody 1/24 Wheels and Tires
For a limited time, B&E Slotsport are offering 5/8" diameter wheel and 1.25" diameter donut packages for $10 a pair on their website.
Soft wonder (firm) and natural rubber (soft) donuts are available for $4 a pair.
Rear wheels are available separately for $6 a pair.
Retail price for finished wheel/tire combos will be $14 or $15.
http://www.beslotsport.com
Thursday, June 26, 2014
Proto Slot Kit News
Porsche 917/30 - Can-AM 1973
Mark Donohue / Penske Racing
Proto Slot-Kit 1/32 scale, ED02P
Painted body kit with decals to model car as shown in below photo.
The 1973 Can-Am champion, driven by Mark Donohue. Probably the most powerful road racing car ever built, said to have as much as 1200 HP for qualifying
Fits Slot Classic, PCS32, TSRF, or Slot It chassis
http://www.proto-slot-kit.com
Thursday, June 19, 2014
Carrera Early Summer North America Releases 2014
Typically the countries in the European Union all but shut down for the summer months so this may very well be the last major shipment before late summer/fall 2014.
20023793 DIG 124 AUDI R8 LMS "
20027454 EV ASTON MARTIN V12 V
20030676 DIG 132 ASTON MARTIN
20030683 DIG 132 FORD CAPRI RS
20025201 EV FAST CLASSICS (US)
20027353 EV CARS2 MCQUEEN
20027354 EV CARS2 FRANCESCO
20027443 EV BMW M3 DTM B.SPENG
20027447 EV ASTON MARTIN V12 V
20027448 EV GREEN GT H2
20027457 EV PORSCHE GT3 RSR"Haribo"
20027458 EV LA FERRARI
20027459 EV PORSCHE 904 CARRER
20027454 EV ASTON MARTIN V12 V
20020515 EX/EV EVO connection section (power strip piece)
20026362 EV 10 DOPPELSCHLEIFER
20026732 EV DIGITALDECODER
20030348 DIG 132 HANDREGL.ERWE
20020516 EX/EV ENGSTELLE (2)
20020517 EX/EV SPURWECHSEL (2)
20020551 EX/EV INNENRANDSTR.KU
20020572 EX/EV KURVE 2/30°
20020573 EX/EV KURVE 3/30°
20020575 EX/EV banked curve 2/30
20020576 EX/EV banked curve 3/30
20020577 EX/EV KURVE 1/30°
20020577 EX/EV KURVE 1/30°
20020578 EX KURVE 4/15°,12 STK
20020600 EX/EV VERBINDUNGSSTK.
20020601 EX/EV 2 STANDARDstraight
20020601 EX/EV 2 STANDARDstraight
20023756 DIG 124 FERRARI 599XX
20023780 DIG 124 PORSCHE 917K
20023785 DIG 124 ASTON MARTIN
20023788 DIG 124 FERRARI 512 S
20023790 DIG 124 MERCEDES BENZ
20023791 DIG 124 MERCEDES BENZ
20030555 DIG 132 CARS 2 MCQUEE
20030556 DIG 132 CARS 2 FRANCE
20030607 DIG 132 FERRARI 458 I
20030613 DIG 132 DISNEY/PIXAR
20030642 DIG 132 PORSCHE GT3 R
20030652 DIG 132 DODGE CHARGER
20030665 DIG 132 LA FERRARI
20030666 DIG 132 ASTON MARTIN
20030667 DIG 132 GREEN GT H2
20030670 DIG 132 FORD MUSTANG
20030676 DIG 132 ASTON MARTIN
20030680 DIG 132 PORSCHE GT3 R
20030681 DIG 132 LA FERRARI (G
20030682 DIG 132 PORSCHE 904 C
20020611 EX/EV 1/3 straights (2)
20020611 EX/EV 1/3 straights (2)
20020612 EX/EV 1/4 straights (2)
20020612 EX/EV 1/4 straights (2)
20030345 DIG 132 WEICHE RECHTS
20030347 DIG 132 DOPPELWEICHE
20030353 DIG 132 DRIVER DISPLA
20030357 DIG 132 POSITION TOWE
20030355 DIG 132 LAP COUNTER
20030363 DIG 132 SPURWECHSELKU
20030363 DIG 132 SPURWECHSELKU
20030358 DIG 132 RANDSTREIFENA
20030367 DIG 132 DIGITAL SCHIE
20010115 EV WIRELESS 2,4 GHZ
20030693 DIG 132 INFINITI RED BULL
20030669 DIG 132 FORD MUSTANG
20027465 EV INFINITI RED BULL
20030356 DIG 132 PIT LANE
20023612 DIG 124 RACE DE LUXE
20089200 EV/DIG 132 MOTOR E200
Source: Carrera of America.
20023793 DIG 124 AUDI R8 LMS "
20027454 EV ASTON MARTIN V12 V
20030676 DIG 132 ASTON MARTIN
20030683 DIG 132 FORD CAPRI RS
20025201 EV FAST CLASSICS (US)
20027353 EV CARS2 MCQUEEN
20027354 EV CARS2 FRANCESCO
20027443 EV BMW M3 DTM B.SPENG
20027447 EV ASTON MARTIN V12 V
20027448 EV GREEN GT H2
20027457 EV PORSCHE GT3 RSR"Haribo"
20027458 EV LA FERRARI
20027459 EV PORSCHE 904 CARRER
20027454 EV ASTON MARTIN V12 V
20020515 EX/EV EVO connection section (power strip piece)
20026362 EV 10 DOPPELSCHLEIFER
20026732 EV DIGITALDECODER
20030348 DIG 132 HANDREGL.ERWE
20020516 EX/EV ENGSTELLE (2)
20020517 EX/EV SPURWECHSEL (2)
20020551 EX/EV INNENRANDSTR.KU
20020572 EX/EV KURVE 2/30°
20020573 EX/EV KURVE 3/30°
20020575 EX/EV banked curve 2/30
20020576 EX/EV banked curve 3/30
20020577 EX/EV KURVE 1/30°
20020577 EX/EV KURVE 1/30°
20020578 EX KURVE 4/15°,12 STK
20020600 EX/EV VERBINDUNGSSTK.
20020601 EX/EV 2 STANDARDstraight
20020601 EX/EV 2 STANDARDstraight
20023756 DIG 124 FERRARI 599XX
20023780 DIG 124 PORSCHE 917K
20023785 DIG 124 ASTON MARTIN
20023788 DIG 124 FERRARI 512 S
20023790 DIG 124 MERCEDES BENZ
20023791 DIG 124 MERCEDES BENZ
20030555 DIG 132 CARS 2 MCQUEE
20030556 DIG 132 CARS 2 FRANCE
20030607 DIG 132 FERRARI 458 I
20030613 DIG 132 DISNEY/PIXAR
20030642 DIG 132 PORSCHE GT3 R
20030652 DIG 132 DODGE CHARGER
20030665 DIG 132 LA FERRARI
20030666 DIG 132 ASTON MARTIN
20030667 DIG 132 GREEN GT H2
20030670 DIG 132 FORD MUSTANG
20030676 DIG 132 ASTON MARTIN
20030680 DIG 132 PORSCHE GT3 R
20030681 DIG 132 LA FERRARI (G
20030682 DIG 132 PORSCHE 904 C
20020611 EX/EV 1/3 straights (2)
20020611 EX/EV 1/3 straights (2)
20020612 EX/EV 1/4 straights (2)
20020612 EX/EV 1/4 straights (2)
20030345 DIG 132 WEICHE RECHTS
20030347 DIG 132 DOPPELWEICHE
20030353 DIG 132 DRIVER DISPLA
20030357 DIG 132 POSITION TOWE
20030355 DIG 132 LAP COUNTER
20030363 DIG 132 SPURWECHSELKU
20030363 DIG 132 SPURWECHSELKU
20030358 DIG 132 RANDSTREIFENA
20030367 DIG 132 DIGITAL SCHIE
20010115 EV WIRELESS 2,4 GHZ
20030693 DIG 132 INFINITI RED BULL
20030669 DIG 132 FORD MUSTANG
20027465 EV INFINITI RED BULL
20030356 DIG 132 PIT LANE
20023612 DIG 124 RACE DE LUXE
20089200 EV/DIG 132 MOTOR E200
Source: Carrera of America.
Monday, May 19, 2014
Retro Flat Track Nationals 2014
Retro Flat Track Nationals
August 1 - 3, 2014
Friday, August 1 - Retro Pro
Saturday, August 2 - GT Coupe (hand-out motor) and F1
Sunday, August 3 - Can-Am
All races on the Chupacabra flat track.
Hudson Valley Raceway
629 Route 52
Beacon, NY 12508
(845) 838-5333
http://www.hvraceway.net
Tuesday, May 13, 2014
Retro Palooza 5 - 2014
RetroPalooza 5
Port Jefferson Raceway
1021 Portion Rd, Suite 12
Ronkonkoma, NY 11779
(631) 696-7721
May 30 to June 1, 2014
An IRRA Premere Event
Monday, May 12, 2014
BRM Reveals Sauber-Mercedes C9 1/24 RTR
Italy's BRM Model Cars has revealed additional details about the latest in their "Group C" line; 1/24 Ready to Run Sauber-Mercedes C9 in two forms: The Sauber-Mercedes LeMans 1989 24 Hours Winner and a "Black Edition" that has the test car aerodynamics and early body features.
The model of the LeMans winning car model sports the unique aerodynamic features of car #63 which was driven to victory by Jochen Mass, Manuel Reuter and Stanley Dickens.
The new Sauber-Mercedes C9 scale model offers chassis improvements that may eventually be added to the production of previously released Group C models such as the Porsche 962 and Toyota 88C.
A welcome feature of this model is the rear wing mounting system. To prevent breakage of the rear wing, BRM has made an attachment with a small neodymium magnet that allows the wing to detach on impact or shock making the wing assembly virtually unbreakable.
The model of the LeMans winning car model sports the unique aerodynamic features of car #63 which was driven to victory by Jochen Mass, Manuel Reuter and Stanley Dickens.
A welcome feature of this model is the rear wing mounting system. To prevent breakage of the rear wing, BRM has made an attachment with a small neodymium magnet that allows the wing to detach on impact or shock making the wing assembly virtually unbreakable.
The "Black Edition" is scheduled for shipment late June 2014 and is limited to 500 pieces worldwide.
For more information please visit: http://www.brmmodelcars.com/slot/
Friday, May 09, 2014
The Latest from Sideways by Racer
Stock number SW24, Porsche 935/78-81 "Moby Dick" Momo/Penthouse. 4th Sears Point 1981 Gianpiero Moretti.
For more information please visit: http://www.racer-emmegi.it/sideways/sideways.html
Friday, May 02, 2014
Slotcars 4 U Product News
Slotcars 4 U have announced new decal sets in their "darkside" series for the 1/32 Monogram 1967 Ford Fairlane NASCAR stocker, the 1/32 Monogram 1967 Plymouth NASCAR stocker and the 1/24th Swede Savage and Dan Gurney AAR 'Cuda Trans Am.
Please visit their website for pricing and ordering information.
Please visit their website for pricing and ordering information.
http://www.slotcars4u.net
Thursday, May 01, 2014
2014 3rd Annual "Race for the Ring" Details Announced
The 3rd Annual RETRO Race of Champions "Race for the Ring" will be held July 19, 2014 at High Banks Raceway in Barberton, OH.
RETRO Race of Champions Page on Facebook
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