In the mid-60’s I soon realized that this is not for kids….we used to have drag races with our slot-cars, fire burn-outs (Zippo lighter fluid). The old guys wired their own motors, and spent big bucks on their toys. We didn’t have the knowledge or money to compete.
I remember when the “Globe” motor was The Hot Setup. They cost more than my car, controller, and all the spare parts I ever had. The Old Guys were running cars with these motors and a brass tube chassis, and you just couldn’t get near them.
We had one of those places in my podunk Western town until not long ago. It closed up and became a place that sells used tires and rims… ‘Sign of the times, I guess… I guess the big surprise is that it didn’t become a taco shop…
Have you seen what this has become?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GtwkRd6zHwg
“Wing” cars and they are insanity on a tabletop..
I can still smell the oil of wintergreen we used to dress our tyres!
In the mid-60’s I soon realized that this is not for kids….we used to have drag races with our slot-cars, fire burn-outs (Zippo lighter fluid). The old guys wired their own motors, and spent big bucks on their toys. We didn’t have the knowledge or money to compete.
Wow, slot cars! That was some time ago.. Makes me smile.
I remember when the “Globe” motor was The Hot Setup. They cost more than my car, controller, and all the spare parts I ever had. The Old Guys were running cars with these motors and a brass tube chassis, and you just couldn’t get near them.
Days of you’re. Last time I raced slots was in Blairstown NJ in 1997. Even then, slot car tracks were a rarity. Even moreso now.
We had one of those places in my podunk Western town until not long ago. It closed up and became a place that sells used tires and rims… ‘Sign of the times, I guess… I guess the big surprise is that it didn’t become a taco shop…