Category: Blog
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Easy Performance Upgrades
The fastest and least expensive performance improvement for any slot car is replacing stock tires with aftermarket “performance” tires. For home tracks silicone or urethane tires are the best. Racers with Carerra NASCAR models can purchase silicone racing tires (complete with Goodyear on the sidewalls!) at the Races2U storefront. To replace worn, cracked or hardened…
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Circuit of the Americas in financial trouble?
An article from Motorsport.com http://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/is-america-s-only-formula-one-track-in-trouble shows that CotA’s claimed attendance numbers just don’t jive with the facts. Funny, I think I said this a while back. I really would like auto racing to succeed here in Austin, and the facility is beautiful. I hope that they can get things turned around, but I worry that with an…
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Lubrication
A smile and friendly words are the lubrication of good relationships! Likewise to keep slot cars performing well so they make their racers happy, good lubrication is needed. WHAT SHOULD I USE? — The most common mistake I see is using Graphite, 3-in-One or WD-40 for axles and lithium or axle grease for gears! Graphite…
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Last Minute Lamborghini’s
Still don’t know what to get for Christmas or the last night of Hannukah? Stop by Races2U today for $10 off any Lamborghini in stock! We have models from AutoArt, Ninco, and Scanextric waiting to be wrapped and placed under the tree!
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Red Hot Stocking Stuffers!
Who wouldn’t want a Ferrari for Christmas? Now through December 24th, take 20% off any Ferrari in stock from Carrera or Flyslot. And for the die-hard Ferrari fan, what could be better than a miniature of Fernando Alonso’s podium winning 2010 Formula 1 car? Now through Christmas just $39.99 for the analog version, and $49.99…
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Pioneer Bullitt Mustang- Special edition
Many of you that read this blog are slot car fans, and are familiar with Pioneer Slot Cars. For those that aren’t, this small manufacturer in England makes outstanding replicas of late 60’s and early 70’s American muscle cars. In 2009 Pioneer introduced it’s first car- a replica of the green Ford Mustang used in…
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Hard to say, but beautiful to behold!
Just arrived from AutoArt! The Koenigsegg CCX, available in orange or silver. This car is rear wheel drive, has a magnet for better traction, and working headlights. On sale through Wednesday Dec 17th for only $39.99 Buy it here
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Newly arrived! Just in time for Christmas!
We only have a few in stock, and these are sure to go fast! Buy them in our store or online here Experience the smart future of the race track with Carrera AppConnect! Legendary racing pleasure and state-of-the-art technology go hand in hand at Carrera. With Carrera AppConnect, you will be able to link your…