We could not have planned this better if we tried! By sheer coincidence, there were two large trade shows in completely different industries that happened to be taking place at the same time in the same convention center that both had a racing theme. This was not the first time that Races2U has set up tracks at the Gaylord Hotel and Convention Center at the National Harbor in Washington DC, but we’re betting it was the first time there were 4 tracks there at the same time!
LKQ Corporation, a large automotive aftermarket parts supplier, was having their annual corporate training March 8-10, and hired Races2U to provide a couple of slot car tracks to provide entertainment for their executives, vendors, and sponsors. In cooperation with LKQ’s marketing partner Club Colors, we branded the cars and track with their logos, and even created a custom car hauler for them. Our tracks were set up in the center of the exhibit hall, and Races2U pit crew kept the races running smoothly throughout the event.
At the same time, Henry Schein Medical was having their national sales meeting in the adjacent hall, from March 9-11, and their theme was “Need for Speed”. They had over 2000 attendees and vendors from various medical equipment and supply companies. Although Horiba did not go all out with renting a large track from us this time around, we were happy to see they did set up a small slot car track in their booth. Alfa Wasserman purchased a Carrera Go! track to be a part of their booth at the show. It was good to see that both the racing theme and slot car racing are still a part of this large event 5 years after we first set up a slot car track for them in Dallas.
Whether your event is big or small, and you need racing entertainment for a dozen people or a thousand, Races2U will bring the fun anywhere you need it!
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