Month: November 2011

  • Lawsuit against Formula 1 and/or COTA

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    Just to be very clear- I do NOT want a lawsuit. I DO want the race to happen in Austin. Plain and simple for anyone who did not understand or who thinks I want to sue. Having an international caliber track with F1 and other racing here in Austin is good for everyone. Mr Ecclestone…

  • More progress on Michigan mobile slot car track

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    Ron is still plugging away and the track is taking shape. Michigan slot car racers really have something to look forward to when this is complete! Give Ron a call @ 586-850-2682

  • Last Formula 1 race of the season

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    Today is the last F1 race of the 2011 season. While there may be some doubt about whether or not F1 will be in Austin in 2012, there is no doubt that the F1 Watch Parties at Cool River will continue to be a great place to watch all the races.

  • Austin Formula 1

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    I will not comment on any issues related to Formula 1 in Austin. There are enough rumours and speculation out there that I don’t need to contribute. Just keep thinking positively F1 fans!

  • Bastrop Car and Motorcycle Show

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    This Sunday, November 12, The Bastrop downtown business alliance is hosting a veterans day car show to raise money to replace equipment for the area fire departments that were consumed or destroyed during the terrible fires this summer.  Come on out to downtown Bastrop for a good time and a great cause.  Hope to see you…

  • Thank you Ferrari of Austin

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    Races2U has teamed up with Ferrari of Austin to provide Officialy licensed Carrera slot car tracks at the Ferrari dealership at 4108 N. Lamar. A big thank you to Ferrari of Austin for setting up a Races2U track for demonstrations. If you are interested in purchasing one of the world’s finest luxury sports cars, please…

  • Formula 1 Watch Party this Sunday!

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    Only one race left in the season after this weekend.  Although Red Bull and Sebastian Vettle have dominated the season, there is still plenty of action and excitement left to watch. Who else will end up on the podium?  Jensen Button? Fernando Alonso? Lewis Hamilton? Michael Schumacher?  The Yas Marina circuit in Abu Dhabi will host the race at…

  • How slot car racing works

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    Here’s an interesting article that is good for people who are just learning about slot car racing. http://entertainment.howstuffworks.com/slot-car-racing.htm

  • Cars and Coffee, or should I say Cars and Cappucino!

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    Sunday, November 6 in dowtown Leander, Texas from 10am to 1pm, will be an extra special Cars and Coffee.  It is Italian weekend, and there will be many of the finest and fasted automobiles on the planet there, including Ferrari, Lamborghini, Maserati, and more.   Come on out to Leander and help support Capital Area Foodbank…

  • Cars and Coffee this Sunday!

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    Come on out to downtown Leander this Sunday, November 6th from 10am to 1pm and check out all the classic, exotic, and muscle cars, and enjoy the beautiful Texas sunshine, a good cup o’ Joe, and of course, slot car racing!  Proceeds go to support Capital Area Food Bank.   This month is Italian car month, and…