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  • Racing at the TCEQ Environmental Trade Fair and Conference

    Racing at the TCEQ Environmental Trade Fair and Conference

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    “You learn something new everyday if you pay attention.” Ray LeBlond One of the great things about what we do is going to so many different trade shows for so many different industries.  The TCEQ show was all about environmental programs, compliance, regulation, and just about anything that had anything to do with the environment,…

  • OSCON 2017

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    While we love spreading the joy of slot car racing to people that have never done it before, we really love repeat racers.  This year we were invited back by O’Reilley Media to OSCON, which was again held in our hometown of Austin, Texas.  This international gathering of programming professionals was 4 days of learning…

  • Slot cars at work! From GizModo.com

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    http://sploid.gizmodo.com/every-office-should-have-slot-cars-racing-across-all-th-1795022534  

  • High-Tech Slot Car Track

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    Races2U has been asked to build or consult on many interesting slot car projects over the years, but it is a rare opportunity when we get to act as a consultant and others do almost all the work.  One of our most recent projects is an amazing piece of work, created by SISU Devices for Cisco, in collaboration…

  • one colour has been globally banned by Ferrari

    one colour has been globally banned by Ferrari

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    THEY may be one of the sexiest and most flamboyant – not to mention expensive – sports cars in the world, but don’t even think about asking for a pink Ferrari. Melissa Hoyernews.com.au@melissahoyer news.com.au APRIL 5, 20176:08AM You can have just about every colour imaginable in Ferrari land, but don’t even think about pink. Picture:…

  • BMW/Mini National Aftersales Conference (NAC) 2017

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    Again this year it was an honor and pleasure for Races2U to be a part of the BMW NAC in Las Vegas.  Our wonderful sponsor Resolut Marketing again hosted us in their booth, and we really enjoy working with this great team of people.  With offices in the US and Sweden, this company provides digital marketing…

  • Pedal to the Metal at the Steel Conference

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    This may be a bit longer than our normal blog entry,  but there were so many interesting things going on at the NASCC conference put on by the AISC (American Institute of Steel Construction) that we just want to share with you.  Please make sure you scroll all the way to the bottom- you don’t want to miss…

  • Multiple racing corporate events

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    We could not have planned this better if we tried!  By sheer coincidence, there were two large trade shows in completely different industries that happened to be taking place at the same time in the same convention center that both had a racing theme. This was not the first time that Races2U has set up…

  • NASCAR racing and delicious BBQ

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    Races2U just completed another event here in Austin for the Electronic Representatives Association.  It was held at Stubbs BBQ on Red River, home of some of Austin’s best BBQ and live music.  We set up our NASCAR track out on the deck of their event hall, and the weather was perfect!  We created a custom…

  • Huge lot of lightly used Carrera items now in store

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    We recently received a consignment of many great, lightly used Carrera items, most of which still have the original boxes and manuals.  It’s a great opportunity to expand your track or car collection at less than retail prices.  Some of these cars have become collectible, and won’t last long on our shelves.  Come check out…