Slot Car Racing News for 01/27/2008



Scalextric racing heads outside - Rapid

Scalextric racing heads outside
Rapid, UK - Jan 5, 2008
According to the Spalding Guardian, as part of their application the couple told the local council: "The existing slot car facilities are used by .
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Recess goes high-tech with Wii's 'Playground'
For some families, the Nintendo Wii is replacing classic board games as a way to bond during together time...

The hobby of slot car racing is so named because each racing car .
The hobby of slot car racing is so named because each racing car has a small pin that projects beneath it. This pin sits in a slot that is continuous around the whole track. Most tracks have two slots so two cars can race...

Team Reports (Taupo, NZ.) - Wickens Seals Second Row Feature
Robert Wickens successfully carried his front-running form from Friday's practice sessions into Saturday qualifying as the 18-year-old Toronto-native posted A1 Team Canada's best qualifying slot of the 2007-08 ...

Slot Car Racing
Hobbies and Animals : Slot Car Racing. You dont see slot cars much anymore and most people i have asked about them rarely even know what im talking about other then the little car tracks you purchase for your kids and whatnot. ...

Officially Official: 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLC
Posted Jan 27th 2008 5:51PM by Alex Nunez Filed under: Coupes , Euro , Mercedes Benz click above for 55 high-res images of the 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLC Mercedes-Benz has officially unveiled the 2008 CLC-Class, ...

Officially Official: 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLC - Autoblog

Officially Official: 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLC
Autoblog, CA - 5 hours ago
Another special feature which the CLC inherits from its racing car counterparts is the instrument cluster with red needles for the speedometer and rev .
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Miscues on power plays derail 'Canes in 6-3 loss (Winston-Salem Journal)
Mike Sillinger of the Islanders beats goalie Cam Ward to score a short-handed goal. Get the scoop on Trail Mix, the Journal's new political blog. Read more..

Wii brings playground indoors
For some families, the Nintendo Wii is replacing classic board games as a way to bond...

HOT WHEELS Slot Car Racing Police Pursuit Slot Car Racing Set
Product Description on HOT WHEELS Slot Car Racing Police Pursuit Slot Car Racing Set From the Manufacturer Race to escape with two three-speed precision controllers and two high performance vehicles - a police car and a vehicle for the ...

Hitting it big (The News Journal)
If you're looking to scratch that gambling itch, skip Atlantic City, the smart money says stay local...

1948: Melvin Blood survives being run over by tractor
Jamie Solinger sought money to compete as Miss Iowa in the Miss USA pageant. Bondurant - Audit reveals city having financial woes because of water and sewer expenses...

New Zealand: A1 Team Malaysia Qualifying Recap - 'It Was Very Tricky Out On Track'
A1 Team Malaysia made their final preparations for tomorrow's two races in Taupo today, the fifth round of the A1GP World Cup of Motorsport...

'Wildfire' Runs Again
Will Kris ever ride Wildfire again? The odds were against it when she last was seen...

Tesla solves Roadster's transmission problems
As the Tesla Roadster inched closer and closer to its production date, the more problems the all-electric drop seemed to come across...

Kids Events: 'Humpty Dumpty' at Theatre Three
HAD A GREAT FALL . Theatre Three presents the children's musical "Humpty Dumpty and Company," 11 a.m. Saturdays, Jan...

Locally Owned Independent Newspaper - Since 1879 A Leader in Southwest Texas (Uvalde Leader-News)
How do you begin working on a car if you're going to participate in the annual Pinewood Derby? The answer is simple. They give you a kit, said David Valdez, father of 7-year-old Cub Scout Giovanni Valdez, showing with his hands the size of said kit...

TEAM REPORTS (TAUPO, NZ.) - Wickens Seals Second Row Feature (The Auto Channel)
Robert Wickens successfully carried his front-running form from Friday's practice sessions into Saturday qualifying as the 18-year-old Toronto-native posted A1 Team Canada's best qualifying slot of the 2007-08 A1GP World Cup of Motorsport season courtesy of fourth on the grid for Round 5's Feature race, hosted at Taupo Motorsports Park in New Zealand tomorrow, Sunday 20th January...

F1: Taupo: Sunday Quotes
Sergio Jimenez will line up on the fifth and sixth rows of the grid for the sprint and feature races respectively at the Taupo circuit in New Zealand for round five of the 2007/08 A1GP World Cup of Motorsport ...

What Would I Change on a Slot car racing Boat.
CHICO SLOT CAR RACING CLUB pm Two computer controlled, eight lane commercial tracks. S Motorsport season gets into gear in Byetta drug prescription style on Tuesday morning with the popular Bournemouth and District Car Club. ...

Slot Car Racing Knows No Age Limits
Slot car racing is a type of racing hobby that is not seen as much these days. Kids want electronic gadgets such as phones and MP3 players. They want computers and high-speed Internet connections. Whatever happened to the simple toys? ...

Scalextric fans race to Swindon - Swindon Advertiser

Scalextric fans race to Swindon
Swindon Advertiser, UK - Jan 7, 2008
If you fancy racing slot cars then get down to Southbrook Sports and Social Club in Pinehurst Road. Club nights for the Swindon Slot Car Club are every .
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How F3 ace Alex Walters is fighting skin cancer - Times Online

How F3 ace Alex Walters is fighting skin cancer
Times Online, UK - Jan 11, 2008
EURAs a racing driver, people underestimate how fit you have to be. Almost all my friends have the same opinion. People think youre simply driving a car. .
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Monte Carlo Rally: BP Ford WRC Rally Recap - Podium
BP Ford Abu Dhabi World Rally Team drivers Mikko Hirvonen and Jarmo Lehtinen produced their best performance on the legendary Rallye Monte Carlo to finish second when the tough four-day event ended in Monaco ...

Not much tinkering with NASCAR setup this time around
It's time to get back to basics. That's the message NASCAR CEO Brian France stressed during his annual address on the first day of the Sprint Cup media tour on Monday...

EA Playground 'Slot Car Racing' trailer
Take out the tracks & race those zip cars around...

New Zealand: A1 Team Practice Recap - Second Row Start for Feature
Robert Wickens successfully carried his front-running form from Friday's practice sessions into Saturday qualifying as the 18-year-old Toronto-native posted A1 Team Canada's best qualifying slot of the 2007-08 ...

'Wildfire' cast rides out again for eventful saga
Will Kris ever ride Wildfire again? The odds were against it when she last was seen...

Taupo: Saturday Quotes (Pitpass)
Taupo: Saturday Quotes..

Victory for Chip Ganassi Racing - Auto123

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Victory for Chip Ganassi Racing
Auto123, Canada - 8 hours ago
by Auto123.com The 2008 Grand-Am Rolex Sports Car Series presented by Crown Royal Cask No. 16 opened with a record-breaking Rolex 24 At Daytona at Daytona .
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A1GP: Booth guides Holden into pole position (The New Zealand Herald)
It's been a long time between drinks, but a Holden finally sits on pole for a race in the NZV8 series - and Andy Booth is a happy man...

Florida Tour Kicks off 08 DIRTcar Big-Block Assault for Planck . - WhoWon.com

Florida Tour Kicks off 08 DIRTcar Big-Block Assault for Planck .
WhoWon.com, NE - Jan 25, 2008
Carey Terrance, welcome to the world of Big-Block Modified racing. EURThere were some other commitments with last years team and Carey was around when I was .
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Focus on racing means few '08 rule changes (Akron Beacon Journal)
CONCORD, N.C.: NASCAR will attempt to balance the competition for drivers outside the top 35 this season by grouping them together in qualifying...

Not much tinkering with NASCAR setup this time around (Florence Morning News)
CONCORD, N.C. EUR Its time to get back to basics. Thats the message NASCAR CEO Brian France stressed during his annual address on the first day of the Sprint Cup media tour on Monday. For the first time in the last several years, France said there will be no major changes to NASCARs top series. In years past, changes have included schedule realignment and the introduction and tweaking of ...

Slot car racing is a hobby in which two or more racers can each .
Slot car racing is a hobby in which two or more racers can each control a scale model racing car on a scale model track. Common scales include 1 to 24, 1 to 32, and HO scale. Those numbers on the 1 to 24 scale mean that 24 inches on the ...

Scottish Similarities: Slot Car Racing
Slot car racing is not just an American thing. There are clubs throughout the world. Scotland boasts many different clubs. Click on the pictures of these cars to learn more about different clubs and interests in both countries. ...

Driver rankings: 10-1
What do you think of when you hear the term "the usual suspects?" My mind drifts to images from the classic film of the same name, a taut story that kept us spellbound with a tremendous cast led by Gabriel ...

Beginner EUR s slot car racing kits have everything needed to begin .
Beginner EUR s slot car racing kits have everything needed to begin slot car racing within minutes. The track comes in short plastic sections that snap together so that the slots line up appropriately. Common track configurations are oval ...

GRAND-AM: Ganassi's Team Wins Again in Daytona (Speed TV)
The 2008 Grand-Am Rolex Sports Car Series presented by Crown Royal Cask No. 16 opened with a record-breaking Rolex 24 At Daytona at Daytona International Speedway...

Germany Wins A1GP Feature, New Zealand Takes Championship Lead
Christian Vietoris gave A1 Team Germany a lift with his first A1GP race win! Courtesy of A1GP A1 Team Germany's Christian Vietoris, who has been on sensational form all weekend, secured his first A1GP race win ...

A1GP: Booth guides Holden into pole position
Photo / SportProMedia It's been a long time between drinks, but a Holden finally sits on pole for a race in the NZV8 series - and Andy Booth is a happy man...

Sillinger, Isles top Canes
Islanders ride three shorthanded goals past Hurricanes Video Highlights Also See Islanders' Campoli to have season-ending surgery NYI CAR 8:11 1 0 9:32 1 1 NYI CAR 4:53 2 1 5:38 3 1 7:52 4 1 15:27 Mike ...

Daytona victory lasts a lifetime - Peoria Journal Star

Daytona victory lasts a lifetime
Peoria Journal Star, IL - 17 hours ago
Jerry Toliver has been added to the slate of Funny Car drivers at Don Schumacher Racing. . . . NASCAR has taken steps to standardize starting times for .
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Action
Recently saw Shoot 'Em Up with Clive Owen, Monica Bellucci and Paul Giamatti . That was a movie that sure lived up to its name! It was packed with shoot-outs and chases from beginning to end and the entire ...

Hirvonen Begins WRC Campaign with Podium in Monte Carlo
BP Ford Abu Dhabi World Rally Team Day four bulletin Rallye Monte Carlo , 27 January 2008 BP Ford Abu Dhabi World Rally Team drivers Mikko Hirvonen and Jarmo Lehtinen produced their best performance on the ...

Slot car racing is gaining in popularity
Slot car racing is gaining in popularity. Some specialty party businesses are offering slot car birthday parties for children. Up to 16 ( or maybe more ) children can race on a super large slot car track at the same time! ...

Hirvonen begins WRC campaign with podium in Monte Carlo - WhoWon.com

Hirvonen begins WRC campaign with podium in Monte Carlo
WhoWon.com, NE - 11 hours ago
The Finns, driving a Ford Focus RS World Rally Car, have never claimed a podium position on this opening round of the FIA World Rally Championship in four .
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Bet on Horse Racing - Short Liners - BetUs.com

Bet on Horse Racing - Short Liners
BetUs.com, Canada - Jan 17, 2008
Some races start on a turn and unless a horse possesses great natural speed, he is at a tremendous disadvantage if he has to break from an outside slot. .
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A1GP: Booth guides Holden into pole position - New Zealand Herald

A1GP: Booth guides Holden into pole position
New Zealand Herald, New Zealand - Jan 18, 2008
By Eric Thompson Paul Radisich pilots the HPM Racing Team Ford to seventh place in qualifying. Photo / SportProMedia It's been a long time between drinks, .
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Monte Carlo: BP-Ford final summary (Motorsport.com)
BP Ford Abu Dhabi World Rally Team drivers Mikko Hirvonen and Jarmo Lehtinen produced their best performance on the legendary Rallye Monte Carlo to finish second when the tough four-day event ended in Monaco today...



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