Ostorero Slot Announces 1:32 Indy Kurtis Novi 4WD

Ostorero Slot announces 3 new Indy 1956 Kurtis Novi Roadsters in 1:32 scale with a clever 4WD chassis that mimic the iconic Indy racers.

4WD Chassis

The versions available now are: J.R. "Jimmy" Davies (white with # 31- DNQ) and Paul Russo (red with # 29- 33rd) versions from the 1956 Indy "500".

J.R. Davies version

Paul Russo version

Also available is a "fantasy" version inspired at the comic book "Michel Vaillant", this Novi was driven in the comic book by "Steve Warson", (white with #1), who challenged Michel Vaillant at the Indy 500.

"Steve Warson" version

These 3 RTR versions are a limited and numbered edition of 150 pieces each.

As usual Ostorero models are designed and made for collectors; the body of the model is in resin, chassis in SLS Nylon and all the mechanical parts are slot.it including the 21.000 rpm motor.

The RTR versions of the 1956 Novi are now available at €195.00 + post on www.ostorero.com and in the next few weeks the kit versions will be available.

2019 USRA Scale (Division 2) National Championship Races

2019 USRA Div II Scale Nats 

Slot Car Track Concord

11 Union St. South 

Suite LL202

Concord, North Carolina

http://www.theslotcartrack.com

theslotcartrack@gmail.com

(980) 521-3643

Schedule of Events 

Pre Nats Races:

Tuesday Apr 23

Morning - JRL on MTT flat track $20

Afternoon – ISRA Production 1/24 on MTT flat track $30 Body: 2018 LADA

2019 Nats Div II Race Schedule:

Wednesday Apr 24

Morning – 4.5 Stock Car on Tri Oval $20

Afternoon – Amateur GT-12 on King Cobra $20.

Thursday Apr 25 

Morning – GTP on King Cobra $30

Afternoon – 1/32 F1 Eurosport on MTT flat track $40

Friday Apr 26

Morning – Group 10 on King Cobra $20 - Body: O/S 354 2K8 Stock Car

Afternoon – 1/32 Eurosport on MTT flat track $40

Saturday Apr 27

Morning – Junior LMP (ages 13 and under) on King Cobra $20 plus motor

Late Morning – Pro GT-12 on MTT flat track $30

Afternoon – LMP on King Cobra $20 plus motor

Sunday Apr 28 

All day – 1/24 Eurosport on MTT flat track $40 Body: 2019 RF Concept Long

Contact Walter McAnulty at the Slot Car Track Concord if you have questions about any of the above.

First 2019 Products From Mossetti Racing

New Mossetti Racing Patriot "Avenger" 4" Flexi-style chassis with assortment of accessories.

Expected to be in stock at distributors by the end of February 2019. MSRP - T.B.A.

These parts have been submitted to USRA and FNRS for approval and are pending.

Upcoming AWRA Events

More Information: AWRA Page on Facebook

New 1/24 24 Hour World Endurance Record Set at Mark's Model World

A New World Record for Flexi type slot cars in a 24 Hour Endurance race was set February 10, 2019 at MMW in Canton Ohio.

The New World Record is 19,951 laps, 585.682 actual miles. The old record was 16,640 and 488.5 miles set in 2005. This was the first 24 Hour event since 2005 for flexi type cars. In fact, 7 of the 8 teams were above the old record.

Congrats to Team Chubby for the Win and the New World Record. The team consisted of Joe (Chubby) Salzman, Jimmy Williams, Justin Colvin, Matt Bruce, Doug Bauer, Chris Radisich and Paul (Chickie) Ciccarello.

The drivers for the winning team

The race was very competitive throughout the race the top three teams at the end in contention throughout the race at a chance at victory.

Team Chubby led early and much of the first 11 hours when Team Plan B moved into the lead until heat 17 when Team Chubby moved back in front and survived and held on for the Win. Team Plan B finished 2nd, Team MIGO 3rd after keeping in touch of the front two teams throughout the event.

The Results

Team Chubby 19,951
Team Plan B 19,640
Team MIGO 19,518
Team Mid America 18,392
Team MMW 18,298
Team Slot Slayers 18,174
Team Gray Reapers 18,006
Team HO'ers 16,369

Congrats to ALL of the teams on their excellent Sportsmanship, Racing and Participation. Most every participant was on hand and in the building during the event. Lots of conversation, catching up and meeting new friends took place along with several "cat naps", eating, smiling, laughter, wise cracks, hand shaking, arguing, anger, frustration and emotion.

Congrats to ALL of the teams for finishing the race and that it's self is a Win and Victory for all of the teams. Every team finished the race. That is Victory for each team. No one gave up or quit. It was a fight for each team trying to move up one position during the event.

Thanks to Mark Kitto owner of Mark's Model World for hosting the event. Mark is a GREAT HOST and Cook/Chef. He kept everyone full of food the entire 24 hours as well as had everything running well. Other than a couple of track calls for some braid being loose or up, the track was great and performed perfectly. Lap Master scored perfectly and worked perfectly once we figured out how to set it up after a 10 minute race time start delay.

Drivers meeting before the start

The ProSlot Hand Out Motors and Tires worked out for every team. Each team had two motors and 8 pairs of tires. There were no motor failures except for brush wear and that is to be expected with running one or two motors in a 24 hour period. All teams changed motors during the event for their own reasons. Team Chubby ran their first motor 17 hours before changing to their 2nd motor. Teams changed their tires on their own strategy. Some teams ran their tires as much as 4 heats/hours before changing.

It was typical 24 hour race with lots of broken parts..... guides, lead wires, burnt braid, wheels falling off, toothless gears at times and lots of crunched bodies. The chassis held up quite well with some tweaking/straightening here and there. All teams used the Mossetti Patriot chassis. Two used Strikers and the rest used Defenders.

The Winning Car

There were no track calls except for track issues and the braid needed repairing a few times. The only other track calls were for riders (unintended) and due to setting up the lap counter with a minimum lap time (by accident) and that caused the track to shut off when a rider went across the lap counter. In hindsight, this was probably a good accident because it saved a few cars taking a wide open wall shot in the deadman.

We can not thank everyone enough for participating and making the event run smoothly and for the GREAT TIME we all had. It was GREAT and History was made with the New World Record as well as organizing a event with so many Slot Racing Champions ever assembled in one building at one time. Fifty some racers with 100's of National and World Championships all together have a great time and a great race. We had Wing guys, Scale guys, Retro Guys, Flexi guys, 1/32 guys, RC guys and H.O. guys.

So until next time...... THANKS to EVERY SINGLE ONE OF YOU for your participation, dedication, desire, fire, competitive spirit to do your best and be your best. It was GREAT event and Time and THANKS to each and everyone of you for doing so.

David Liebenthal of PRI Passes Away

David Liebenthal of Alpharetta Georgia passed away January 13, 2019 after a long battle with diabetes. 

David was the owner of Performance Racing Inc. a 1:24 slot car parts and services company. PRI was best known for their Wing Car Chassis and armature balancing services. May he rest in peace.

This post will be updated when arrangements have been published.

Upcoming AWRA Events Mar-Apr 2019

Here are a few of the races upcoming on the AWRA Calendar-

New AWRA Series Hosted by PJ Raceway

The AWRA is happy to announce that Port Jefferson Raceway in Ronkonkoma, New York is starting a weekly WOMP series on Friday, January 4th for AWRA Outlaw Legends cars. We wish them the very best of luck!

For More Information visit the AWRA page on Facebook.

Dave Geehring, Thazer Raceway Owner Remembered.

David Geehring, Slot Car racer and owner of Thazer Raceway in South Bend, IN USA passed away on January 4, 2019 after a short battle with cancer.

Here is his obituary:

David Alan Geehring 

South Bend - David Alan Geehring, 63, recently passed away surrounded by his family.

David was born October 29, 1955 in Cincinnati, Ohio to David and Virginia (Cade) Geehring. David is preceded in death by his mother, Virginia Geehring and niece, Vanessa Griffee.

On November 10, 1996 in Bethany Lutheran Church, David married the love of his life, Marcia (Skorupski) Geehring. She survives along with his father, David Geehring; children, Brian (Christina) Vargo, and Laura (Chad) Picking; grandchildren, Brian & Caden Vargo, Benjamin, Henry, Maxwell & Laine Picking; sisters, Cynthia Buda, Connie (Jim) Stephens; brothers, Douglas (Karen) Geehring, and Jeff (Carol) Geehring; nieces and nephews, Christopher (Janet) Stephens, Jennifer (Matt) Bowes, Weston & Katy Buda, Indica Geehring, Jeremy Geehring , and Jarrett (Brandi) Griffee.

David and Marcia were the loves of each other’s lives. They reconnected at their 20 year high school reunion, became inseparable, and were married two years later. They had 22 wonderful years together. Their time was spent making memories with family that will last a lifetime. They retired together, making plans to travel and watch their grandchildren grow up. Though he will be missed every day for the rest of our lives, his memory will be carried on by everyone who knew and loved him.

David served 21 years in the United States Air Force, rising to the rank of MSgt/ E7. He started his Air Force career as a jet engine repair technician and soon went on to manage entire shops and eventually became a leading instructor. Over his career he was stationed all over the continental US and did a tour in South Korea where he developed a love for Korean food. After his military service he joined The Sweeper Company with his brothers, continuing a generational institution that started with their father. His hobbies were slot cars and models, a lifelong interest that started when he was a child. As he grew older so did his passion and he began opening his own slot car tracks, the latest being Thazer Raceway, one of many tracks he designed and built himself. David was an integral part of the model racing community and made friends globally through his hobby. 

Visitation for David will be 10:00 am to 12:00 pm, Tuesday, January 8, 2019 in ST. JOSEPH FUNERAL HOME, 824 S. Mayflower Rd. where a Funeral Service will begin at 12:00 pm in the Funeral Home Chapel.

Memorial Contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 130 Red Coach Dr., Mishawaka, Indiana 46545.

Condolences for the family may be made at www.sjfh.net.

Pro Slot Announces "The Reaper" 4" Flexi Chassis

Introducing "The Reaper" chassis from Pro Slot.

This is a 4 inch class flexi car that has shown great results in development and testing. 

It has a stainless steel center section with an aluminum pan. 

Weighing in at 27.5 grams this car is very light and agile. 

Pro Slot is in the final stages of development and plan on offering this chassis in early 2019.

For more information on Pro Slot products: Click Here.

Sneak Preview of 2019 Mosseti Flat Track Chassis

Below is a pre-production sample of the 2019 Mossetti Patriot Avenger 4" 1/24th Chassis - It is designed specifically for Flat Track Racing.

The chassis is expected to be available for sale early in the first quarter of 2019. No price has yet been announced.

Contact Mossetti Racing on Facebook for more information.

Upcoming AWRA Events Jan-Feb 2019

Here are a few of the races upcoming on the AWRA Calendar-

For More Information visit the AWRA page on Facebook.

Another Slot Car Icon Gone

Most Slot Car Racers in the greater Chicago area have either been to or heard of Dads Slot Cars in Des Plaines, IL.

It is a very retro place- part slot car track and part ice cream parlor. Visitors were greeted by a huge neon Art Deco sign- which if you have ever seen it, it is burned into your memory.

The original Chris Dadds tracks (Orange replica and Tri-Oval) still negative gate to this day. No room for pit space and no modern timing system so an organized racing program was not possible. It was just a place to enjoy running your cars or have parties. Sometimes I wonder if it was by design because I heard it said more than once that the owner didn't care much for “racers".

Unfortunately, I heard today of the passing of its somewhat quirky owner... here is the obituary:

Thomas J. Pelletiere age 75 of Des Plaines passed away on November 14, 2018.

Beloved husband of Reba for 49 years. Loving father of Tom Jr. (Karen) Pelletiere, Sue (Anthony) Almerigi, Mary (Ryan) Heider, Vito (Bobbi) Pelletiere, and Margaret (AJ) Cruz. Cherished grandfather of AJ, Faith, Tommy, Vito Jr., Emily, Nicky, Becky, Josh, Charlotte, Ruby, and Vicky. Dear Brother of the late Bill (Mary Ann) Pelletiere, and the late Patty (BoB) Proksa. He is also survived by many loving friends.

Tom met Reba at Fastex in Des Plaines and shortly after got married at First Congregational Church of Des Plaines in 1969.

They bought the house of their dreams and made it a home, raising their 5 children. All of which are raising families of their own in Des plaines with his 11 grandchildren with one on the way.

Family was always most important and he raised his kids to know that. Spending summers in Michigan to vacationing in Melaque, Mexico. Everything he did was always for his family.

In 1977 he opened Tin Lizzie Antique Auto Parts in downtown Des Plaines. There his name was made restoring antique cars and motorcycles. From the Barber chair to the airplanes on the ceiling, he always had a vision.

In 1992 he proudly opened Dads Slot Cars in downtown Des Plaines making memories for not only his own children but for kids of all ages and their families.

We invite everyone to make memories with us and share your memories of Tom on Saturday December 15th from 12:00 to 3:00pm at Dads Slot Cars at 700 Lee Street, Des Plaines, Illinois, celebrating his gift of life and his legacy with racing surrounded by everyone that knew him.

"Friends will come and friends may go but family will last forever”...Dad.

Funeral care provided by G.L. Hills Funeral Home. For info please call (847) 699-9003 or glhillsfuneralhome.com

Upcoming AWRA Events

Here are a few of the races upcoming on the AWRA Calendar

For More Information visit the AWRA page on Facebook.

https://www.facebook.com/AWRA-1818121901759886/

I wanted to let you all know about the passing of Bob Haines of REH Distributing last night in Cincy. Bob was one of the first slot car distributors in the US. He supported the hobby over his entire adult life. He supported racing in the 60's going so far as to let the factory teams (who raced on a shoestring budget) regularly stay at his own home during race events in the city. He and REH have distributed most of the slot car brands that have ever been made, they have sold here and around the world. He was one of the people that helped the hobby get a start in the US, in a very real way we have lost one of the founders of the hobby here. I just talked to Kim Fields (his daughter) just now on the phone to express my deep sadness to hear this. Bob was one of those people in our business that I looked to as a model to be emulated. He knew the business and he understood the importance how small this hobby is and how to treat people. I remember one evening during the Hobbytown Convention a few years ago we talked for hours over many, many drinks and it became clear to me how much the hobby of slot racing owes a debt to him... and how much I now am really glad to have known him. That easy smile and warm, gravely voice were just a pleasure to be around... There will be no services. -Dave Kennedy, Publisher-Slot Car News Hornby US Brand Manager

Friesner Wins First Annual NASRA Group 7 Title

August 26, 2018 was the date of the first ever North American Slot Racing Association (NASRA) Group 7 wing car national championship race sponsored by Stupidfast Thunder Rubber held at "Slotcars R Us" raceway in White House, TN.

Group 7 race winner Brad Friesner posted his impressions of the event on the NASRA Facebook page:

The 1st Annual NASRA Nationals is over and it was a great success!! The race had more entries than I have seen at a US slot race in many years - it was truly incredible! Thank you to William Skinner, Joseph Salzman, Boyt Johnson, Luiz Bernardino and James Sproviero for all the work you did to make the event run smoothly. Looking forward to next years...!!

A huge thanks to the host of the race, Tracy Brown and Slot Cars R Us, the Track. WOW! The facility, hospitality, and track was truly top notch! You put on a great show and I can't wait to come back in November!

Speaking of hospitality, the dinner (that I didn't remember was happening) that Richard Curnutte and Tracy hosted on Wednesday night was simply amazing - thank so much for your generosity!
I am very pleased with the results that I achieved at this race and it would not have been possible without the help and support of the following people:

Lee Roberts of CRP for the perfect balancing!! Thanks for taking care of me dude - you are the best!
William Skinner of Stupidfast for the absolute best tires and rubber - also providing great support with anything that I need. I truly appreciate everything you do for me!
Stuart Koford for continued support and access to the best slotcar parts. As Chubby said, we wouldn't be doing this if it wasn't for you!
Jim Hahn for the amazing Speed Spurs! You do perfect work and they have made me faster - thanks! I will be sending more soon...
Thanks to my great friend James Stevens for the motivation and innovation! You are a crazy thinker (what box?) and our discussions (and your success) have allowed me to continue to get faster because of your ideas. Thanks for helping me in both races with braid cleaning - I can see that this will be ending soon (which is awesome) because we will be racing against each other in the near future!!
Thanks to Rob Garland and Merrell Todd for your help in both races and getting me to and from the track when Melissa was resting in preparation for shopping! Rob, thanks for "gluing" the track for me (I think that is called un-gluing the track) but you had me dialed in! I'm sorry you got taken out in the semi!
Last but not least, my amazing Wife Melissa! The many weeks leading up to the Nats, spent in the basement, winging bodies, only seeing me for 20 minutes at dinner! Coming down to visit me on occasion, just so you could confirm how much shopping money you would be getting from all my work :) . Thank you for the support, I love you, you are the best!!!

Sincerely, Brad Friesner

After the event, it was announced that Port Jefferson Raceway was chosen to host the 2019 NASRA National Championship Races. When the schedule is announced, we will publish it here.