When is a race not a race?
Recently Races2U worked with Pinnacle to build a track that looked like a race track but was not for racing. It’s purpose was to demonstrate the high speed video capture and AI processing of a new camera system by Advantech. There were no humans driving the cars, but rather, when you pushed a button on […]
Dreamforce 2026 with You.com
You.Com had Races2U set up a slot car track as their activation for the 2026 Salesforce DreamForce conference at the Moscone Center in San Francisco. You.com is the leading web search APIs for AI. There were over 40,000 attendees at the week long tech conference. During this time, over 1300 people raced on our slot […]
Brentwood Days Festival
The annual Brentwood Days Festival just outside of St. Louis took place this year on Sept 18th and 19th at the Brentwood Recreation Center. There was live music, a carnival, food from many local vendors, and Races2U slot car racing. Kids and adults from 7 to 70 were having a good time racing the cars […]
NASCAR at Darlington
Racing as a team building event
Racing works very well as a team-building theme because it naturally blends competition, collaboration, and shared adrenaline into one experience. Why racing is effective Racing is high-energy and instantly engaging, which helps break down social barriers faster than typical workshops or icebreakers. The format encourages both individual performance (drivers, builders) and collective success (pit crews, […]
Race me in St. Louis!
Probably one of the most fun events for us as a company was working with the St. Louis Art Museum during one of their special exhibitions. Roaring: Art, Fashion, and the Automobile in France was a delightful and eye opening experience. We were fortunate enough to have some time before and after our slot car […]
How to host a NASCAR themed event
NASCAR-themed branding for corporate events usually looks bold, high-contrast, and sponsor-driven, with heavy use of checkered flags, race numbers, logos, and pit-crew cues. In practical terms, that means branded cars, signage, table graphics, staff apparel, and décor that makes the event feel like a polished race-day activation rather than a generic party. Creative Event Themes: […]
20 reasons to have Races2u at your show
20 Reasons Why You Need a Races2U Track at Your Next Trade Show Adding a Races2U slot car racing track to your booth may seem like a small idea—just a fun extra to make your trade show presence a little better. But in reality, a Races2U track can create a massive positive impact on your […]
Slot cars vs. RC cars
Compare and contrast the differences and similarities between the slot cars and RC cars. Two fun forms of racing that are great for all kinds of events.
PEC Solar Derby 2026
While we love referrals and good reviews, the best compliment we can receive is repeat customers. This was our third year working with Pedernales Electric CO-OP bringing slot car racing to the annual solar derby and family day. We love how this utility company gives back to its customers through programs like this. #slotcar #solarderby […]