Category: Blog

  • 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…

  • 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…