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It may still be Winter, but now is the time to start booking Races2U for your school’s PTA Spring Fundraiser carnivals.  March is fast approaching, and we have already booked with some of our usual hosts such as Caldwell Heights Elementary, who will be holding their carnival on March 29th, as well as some first…

If it wasn’t for the DUI, we might ALMOST think Justin Bieber is cool after all. He was caught drag racing in a yellow Lamborghini, racing his friend in a red Ferrari. Too bad he had to be under the influence, or it could have been a good story. Come on Bieber- racers don’t race…

Many people have been asking us about the new Anki Drive, and whether we will be adding it to our racing lineup. Anki is a new type of racing game that was released in December of 2013, in which you use an I-phone or I-pad to control robotic cars that run on a special roll…

Dwayne Helbourg,  devoted brother, loving uncle, baseball fan, karaoke singer, slot car racer, and big kid at heart, passed away at the age of 45.  Although I never had the pleasure of meeting him face to face, we spent many hours together on the phone, emails, and Facebook, and I considered him a kindred spirit.…

Rush- a film directed by Ron Howard- tells the story of F1 drivers James Hunt and Niki Lauda and their famous rivalry. As many of you may be aware, Races2U, along with Ferrari of Austin, Driveway Austin, and Trinity Racing Concepts, sponsored the Austin premier of this great racing film when it was released in…

Austin is fast becoming an auto racing town, and more people in Central Texas are discovering the joy of the sport every day.  For those of us who are not professional racers, or don’t want to invest in a sports car for track days, Go-Kart racing can be a great way to get the adrenaline…

Friday and Saturday evenings from 7pm to 9pm or later- Bring in your own adult beverages and race your friends with this great alternative to pool or poker.  Race on our NASCAR, Street, or Off-Road tracks, and see who is the best driver.   Fast cars, friendly wagers, and good music make Races2U a great way…

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An interesting interview. Worth the read, but you may want to read between the lines, too. http://www.autoweek.com/article/20131203/F1/131209947