Month: October 2011

  • Michigan’s latest mobile slot car track construction in progress!

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    Veteran slot car fan and operator and new Races2U associate Ron in LaPeer, Michigan is working on his latest portable slot car track.  It is coming along very well, especially considering his busy race schedule.  Follow the progress here on our blog, and if you’re in Michigan and want to turn an ordinary party or event into a…

  • Dell Children’s 5K and Family Fun Fair this Saturday!

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    Come to Dell Children’s Hospital Saturday Morning, October 29th @ 8:30 am and join in the fun with a 5K run, live music, bounce house, and of course, what race would be complete without Races2U?  Proceeds go to benefit the music therapy clinic at the Hospital.  Come on out and see us Saturday!

  • Indian Gran Prix- F1 Watch Party at Cool River

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    Yes, it’s Halloween season, and yes, the F1 Watch Parties at Cool River Cafe’ sponsored by Zinger Hardware and John Eagle European continue. This is the inaugural season for the track in Buddh, and it should be a very exciting race.  This Sunday, come on out and join us great food, exotic cars, and of…

  • Gearheads Car Show

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    Today was the 3rd annual Gearheads car, truck, and motorcycle show at Cabela’s in Buda. The weather was perfect, and the vehicles were amazing. Attached are a few photos. They will all be posted on our Facebook page. Check it out to see more pics, and make sure to “Like” us while you’re there.  

  • Darrell Waltrip in V8 Supercar

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    Team BOC’s Jason Bright gave NASCAR great Darrell Waltrip his first taste of a V8 Supercar today, taking him for some hot laps around Mount Panorama.

  • Carrera Slot Car World Championship coming soon!

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    Miami Beach is the place to be this November 17th and 18th for the US leg of the qualifying rounds on the World Tour. For more information, visit the Carrera site @ http://www.carrera-toys.com/en/live-racing/carrera-challenge-tour/general-information/2011/

  • Westside Elementary PTA Carnival

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    Hello all you Westside Elementary families.  I hope you all enjoyed racing on Races2U as much as we enjoyed being there.  Please, if any of you would be willing to share the pictures and videos you took, we would love to have them on our site or on our Facebook page.  Thank you again for…

  • Austin Texas Racing

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    As the Circuit of the Americas in Austin will not only be the US home of Formula 1 racing, but also MotoGP and V8 Supercars, our friends Austin F1 Hotels have changed their name to Austin Race Hotels. Congratulations on the new name and logo! Of course, Races2U is all about slot car racing of any…

  • Madeleine Frady October 30, 2001- September 30, 2011

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    This sweet young lady passed away September 30th.  Please, don’t let more families suffer through this type of tragedy.  Support cancer research and give generously.  You can find links on our Charity page.  May God bless you and your family sweet Madeleine.

  • Round Rock Chalk Walk

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    Round Rock is the place to be this weekend, as the second annual Chalk Walk takes place the 7th and 8th of October.  There will be lots of arts and crafts, live music, food, and games and entertainment for the whole family.  Check out the website @ http://roundrockarts.org/chalkwalk.php