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Discussion in 'Mid-Atlantic Region - USA (PA, DE, MD, DC, VA)' started by ALPO, Dec 27, 2008.

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  1. ALPO

    ALPO Formula 3

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    #1 ALPO, Dec 27, 2008
    Happy holidays all!

    I made my annual pilgrimmage to THE MALL and ran across a slot car shop aboslutely jammed with kids.

    Are slot cars making a resurgence?

    Anyone on this board w/a layout (other than this by Fchat Mid-Atlantic subscriber):

    http://www.thunderousproductions.com/iWeb/THUNDEROUS%20PRODUCTIONS/Slot%20car%20track%20for%20sale.html

    I received a 2 Ferrari Racing F1 cars (1:43 scale ) for Xmas but don't have the spare real estate to assemble the track
    (doublewides are not very spacious).

    Maybe it's back to the mall to "test" my new cars, but first I'll have to borrow a neighborhood kid.

    Probably would look silly for an old man hanging out alone at the Mall w/bunch of kids and their slot cars.
     
  2. Bryanp

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    #2 Bryanp, Dec 27, 2008
     
  3. turbos7903

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    #3 turbos7903, Dec 27, 2008
    If Slot cars ARE making a comeback then Bob and Josh Craig are holders of the Holly Grail of Slot Car tracks!! Calling pics of Josh and Bob's creation...Jon
     
  4. Shark Sandwich

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    #4 Shark Sandwich, Dec 27, 2008
    I'm not so into slot cars, as I collect old Tamiya 1/20 and 1/12 car kits as well as all manner of their 1/10 and 1/12 RC cars, but my web searches for this stuff invariably leads me to different slot sites, and from what I can see, slot cars are making a HUGE comeback in the last few years, especially in the 1/32 scale arena. SCX, Fly, Carrera, are some of the reputable names, but there are many others.

    Art
     
  5. open roads

    open roads F1 Rookie

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    #5 open roads, Dec 27, 2008
    Everyone is downsizing.


    No, really, I got a track when I finished my garage but it takes up too much room to keep set up. They are fun though aren't they.
     
  6. 285ferrari

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    #6 285ferrari, Dec 27, 2008
    Alot of info on Slot Cars in the Collectible section....I have seen quite a few threads on them there...
     
  7. Neonzapper

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    #7 Neonzapper, Dec 27, 2008
    Wasn't there a slot car track located off Oakmont Ave. in Gaithersburg at one time? I never got around to visiting, but wanted to check it out.
     
  8. rcraig

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  9. potxoli

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  10. potxoli

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    #10 potxoli, Dec 28, 2008
    Yes, "The Track". I used to race RC cars there.

    http://www.rctrack.com/
     
  11. Neonzapper

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    #11 Neonzapper, Dec 28, 2008
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    Thanks for posting your reply. I got some more info from the website which lists other tracks in the area. BTW-
    your basement track looks like fun,


    Sept. 20, 2008: Mushroom Bowl, Kennett Square, PA -- GRAND OPENER --

    Oct. 18, 2008: The Coliseum, Frederick, MD

    Nov. 22, 2008: The Race Haus, Glen Burnie, MD

    Dec. 20, 2008: The Coliseum, Frederick, MD

    Jan. 24, 2009: Mimi's 'The Track', Gaithersburg, MD

    Feb. 21, 2009: The Race Haus, Glen Burnie, MD

    Mar. 21, 2009: Mimi's 'The Track', Gaithersburg, MD -- GRAND FINALE - 2 Day Race, Double Points. (TQ= 2 pts., Win = 200 pts., 2nd = 198 pts., etc.)
     
  12. Asian1118

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  13. potxoli

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    #13 potxoli, Jan 8, 2009
    I have a variety of brands of slot cars, though not ninco. This one looks like a build it kit which can be fun, but might not be the best handling or might not work 100%. The only one I built from a kit doesnt' really work all that great. Of all my cars, the fastest and best handling are the formula one models -- I guess slots mirror's real life :D. Specifically the scalextrix versions:

    I have this one:

    http://www.scalextric-usa.com/index.php?CURRENT_PAGE_ID=135&PARENT_ELEMENT_ID=346

    and this one

    http://www.scalextric-usa.com/index.php?CURRENT_PAGE_ID=135&PARENT_ELEMENT_ID=339

    makes for some nice ferrari vs bmw races (my two brands of cars)
     

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