Month: July 2013

Very interesting article.  It looks like Bentley will be introducing an SUV to the market soon.  I’m sure our friends at John Eagle European will have one of the first ones to check out when they arrive.  Read the full article here.

If you are in the Austin area today, come out to Highlights Gametime Sports Grill on 620 between 2222 and Anderson Mill to watch the Formula 1 race in Budapest. The race has been time-shifted, and will start at 1pm. Join us for a great time with good food, hot cars, and some exciting racing! …

It never fails.  Someone comes into the store and immediately recognizes the distinctive shape of the Circuit of the Americas.  The first question they ask is “Where’s the tower?” Now, that question has been answered.  Using a 1×1 piece of wood, some paint stirrers and tongue depressors, some wire, glue, and paint, and now we…

  After seeing the new DreamWorks animated film Turbo, I would give it 2 thumbs up, if snails had thumbs that is, which they don’t, and once you see the movie, you will get this joke.  While it started a little slow (of course it did- they are snails, after all), the movie really picked…

Bad news for Bernie.  I guess he didn’t know that you can’t avoid death or taxes, though he’s been pretty successful at staving them both off so far.  Read the full article on BBC news here.

Any F1 fan knows that it’s been a long time since Sauber had a car make the podium.  When talking about racing and drivers the last few seasons, you rarely even hear the name mentioned anymore, while in the last decade they were a powerhouse with BMW.  Could there be an influx of money from…

Bill Warner died after attempting to reach 300 MPH in under a mile in Maine today.  For the full story, click here: http://www.foxnews.com/leisure/2013/07/14/motorcyclist-killed-in-285-mph-crash-in-maine/ As a rider myself, I know that he died doing something he loved, and would not want us to mourn, but rather, celebrate his life.  RIP Bill.

SummerFest Friday, July 12 | 6:30 – 9:00 pm WHERE: Hill Country Bible Church Lakeline Campus Parking Lot SummerFest concludes an exciting week of Backyard Bible Clubs and has become an annual tradition for many families in Northwest Austin, Cedar Park and Leander. This fun-filled “street carnival” is held on our campus and provides our…

We just got a new shipment of Carrera slot car products in stock, including some great new cars.  Check out the Audi R8 Police car and the Porsche GT3 RSR! Find it in our online store here: http://www.races2u.com/shop/index.php?route=product/product&filter_name=audi%20r8&product_id=219 We also have a great selection of tracks and accessories, including the new curved lane changes to make…

Join Races2U at the Naturally Fit Car Show July 27th at Palmer Auditorium.  We will have a track set up inside for you to race, as well as cars and tracks for sale.  Hope to see ya’ll there!