by BIG E » Wed Nov 23, 2016 2:55 pm
Anyone go to the show in York, PA? I'd like to hear about it. The slot car show in Parsippany, NJ was again lots of FUN.
Seeing old friends in the hobby- both customers and vendors - always makes this show one of my personal favorites.
Made a fair amount of sales, and spent lots of $$$ on HO slot cars, parts, wheels/tires, bodies. ect.
I also enjoyed running in the ECHORR "IROC" T-Jet race, and had a top podium finish when it was all over.
A very cool 4 lane short and flat Max Trax circuit (black in color instead of the usual grey) was provided by the club for their event this time around.
It was both fun and challenging to navigate, with the two opposing 11"R hairpin turns complimenting the big, wide, 23"R sweepers at each end.
Driving the identically prepared Aurora T-Jet chassis w/ Auto World Corvette Grand Sport bodies was fun for the competitors who signed up for the race.
All IROC drivers used old school yellow handle Aurora-Russkit 45 ohm two wire controllers, also supplied by the club.
Thanks again to the members of ECHORR for allowing the public to enjoy their cars and track, free of charge. They even serviced the cars in between heats and marshalled the turns!
After packing up, my friend and I visited Tec Toys hobby store on RT46, just about 10 minutes east of the show on the way home.
This shop is over 30 years old and is absolutely STUFFED with merchandise!
I couldn't resist buying myself a new AFX MEGA G+ Ford GT40, in the red #3 Dan Gurney livery, as well as a Tune Up Parts Kit for the same.
Next slot car show in Parsippany, NJ is in May 2017, email Pete at <pserraon.aol.com> for more details and the exact Sunday date.
Hope everyone has a safe and Happy Thanksgiving holiday weekend. Enjoy! -- Ernie :>)