Category: Blog

  • Formula 1 USGP at Circuit of the Americas

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    It’s race weekend in Austin! Come by our retail store in North Austin and pick up your Hamilton or Rosberg Mercedes models.  They make great souvenirs.  We also have Formula 1 cars from classics to modern, including Red Bull, McLaren, Lotus, and Ferrari.  Our highly detailed 1/32 scale cars range from $40-$60, and not only…

  • Great weekend for car shows

    Great weekend for car shows

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    This past weekend was perfect for two of the more interesting annual car shows that take place in Central Texas each October.  Saturday was the Buda Gearheads show, featuring many American classics, hot rods, and muscle cars from the 50’s, 60’s, and 70’s though there were a few others there as well.   Sunday was…

  • Lighted Lightning!

    Lighted Lightning!

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    For our younger racers, we just received a limited shipment of the Carrera Neon Lightning McQueen car from the Disney “Cars” movies.  This one is sure to move fast as we move in to the holiday season, so get yours while supplies last! Click here to buy one online, or come visit us in our…

  • All British Car Day

    All British Car Day

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    Appropriately, it was a damp and overcast day for the All British Car show in Round Rock, Texas. However, the weather did not dampen spirits as dozens of marques showed up despite the drizzle. Brands from Aston Martin to Rolls Royce were in attendance, as well as Triumph, MG, and many others. Many thanks to…

  • New McLaren P1

    New McLaren P1

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    Coincidence that these showed up at our door right after a McLaren P1 GTR showed up at Cars and Coffee?  Maybe, or maybe it’s just good fortune.  Make your slot racing friends green with envy with this new release from  Scalextric.

  • Cars and Coffee

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    An incredible turnout at Cars and Coffee today.  In a gathering of many incredible cars, there was one that easily stood out from the rest- a McLaren P1 GTR!  Pretty incredible to see one up close and personal.

  • New Pioneer slot cars just arrived!

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    Three new models from Pioneer just arrived today, and they are lovely to look at and great to race.  They all include Pioneer’s 18K RPM Typhoon motor, quick change braids, and are Scalextric Digital Plug Ready.

  • Get Well Soon Alexis DeJoria

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    SEATTLE (AP) — Funny Car driver Alexis DeJoriawill be sidelined for the NHRA Northwest Nationals this weekend because of injuries from a recent crash. The Kalitta Motorsports team will not enter the event after DeJoria injured her back and pelvis in a crash against the retaining wall last weekend in Sonoma, Calif.

  • Races2U and Pokemon Go!

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    Come to Races2U on Anderson Mill Road and find a gym to fight your Pokemons.  There are also several Poke’ spots close to us.  Come visit at 10401 Anderson Mill Rd in N. Austin and race with us and level up, too!  

  • Dog days of Summer

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    When it is so hot that even taking a dip in the pool feels more like taking a bath than cooling off, it’s time for indoor fun.  Our summer day camps offer just that!  We will keep your kids cool and entertained while they are learning new skills and making new friends.  We still have…