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Races2U was asked by Experian Consumer Services to set up a track at the Global Privacy Summit for the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP) at the Wardman Park Marriott in Washington, DC. A big “Thank you” to our Florida partners at Checkered Flag Entertainment for helping us out with this event. Here are a…

So what is All-Con?  It is an all-inclusive convention. Comics, Games, Sci-Fi,  Dolls, Collectibles, and lots of other cool stuff. Here Star Wars and Star Trek fans peacefully coexist, and Burlesque and Disney can be found in the same convention.  It’s fun and unusual, and a very interesting gathering of folks from all over the…

Thank you to all the wonderful folks at Porsche of Plano for including Races2U as a part of your customer appreciation party.  Everyone had a great time racing on our scale replica of Monte Carlo, and just like the real things, the 1:32 scale Porsche cars handled all the twists and turns effortlessly.  If anyone…

It’s finally here, up and running!   Come in and check out our slot car drag strip, with electronics by Dragon Racing Systems.  Complete with Christmas tree and timing to 1/1000th of a second. Stage your car and go on the green.  Just don’t jump it, or you’ll be seeing red! Try and see how…

The day may have started wet and dreary, but it turned out to be a perfect late morning for the Rock’n’Rides Car Show to benefit the Rouse High School Band in Leander. A great time was had by all. Ron

And what better place is there to celebrate his second Daytona victory!  Welcome to Austin, Jr.!  We hope you enjoy your visit. Please note that Races2U does have this particular scale model Scalextric car in stock in limited supply in our North Austin store.  Photos and article courtesy of the Statesman. http://www.statesman.com/gallery/sports/motor-sports/dale-earnhardt-jr-austin-022514/gCHxT/#4617336  

This year the theme at the East Texas Auto and Cycle Show was celebrating 50 years of the Mustang, and there were dozens of the beautiful ponies on display from throughout the iconic brand’s history. There were many other classics as well, and not just cars.  There were some really special antique motorcycles, including a…

Formula 1 racing legend Nigel Mansell racing Scalextric Digital slot cars in this humorous commercial.

What an amazing day and incredible turnout for Cars and Coffee.  After what has been a particularly cold and icy winter (at least for what we’re used to in Texas), this Sunday was a pleasant, sunny day with temps in the low 70’s and just a few wispy clouds in the sky.  Over 1000 cars…

January 31, 2014, Kenny Bruce, NASCAR.com Informal poll of drivers at Sprint Media Tour reveals Denver Broncos as favorite MORE: Kahne, Busch make Super Bowl bet | See Danica’s GoDaddy Super Bowl commercial Brendan Gaughan will be one of several NASCAR competitors either attending Sunday’s Super Bowl or watching on TV. This year’s game features the Denver Broncos and Seattle…