Category: Blog
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Chris Kyle Frog Foundation Fundraiser
It is perhaps no coincidence, and a great pride and honor that on this Veteran’s Day, Races2U has been invited to participate in the American Sniper Shootout, a fundraiser for the Chris Kyle Frog Foundation. Most Americans became familiar with the name Chris Kyle after the incredible success of the “American Sniper” movie. As a…
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FFA Car Show at Vandergrift High School
Remember to Save the Date for VICTORY LANE AT VANDEGRIFT Car, Truck and Bike Show. November 14th from 10am – 2pm. We will have Nationally-Acclaimed Show Cars from Customs and Hot Rods of Andice on Display! The Future Farmers of America (FFA) of Vandergrift High School in North Austin are sponsoring this show to raise money for…
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Automotive Art
One of the great things about racing slot cars is we get to meet so many interesting people that love cars like we do. One of these people is the very talented artist Shannon Fannin. Although she paints many different subjects, her talent and passion really shine when she paints automobiles. Her skill and attention…
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Lamborghini vs. Lamborghini
We just received our shipment of Carrera Lamborghini Huracan cars, and we were so excited to put one on the track. Here is a video of the Carrera Huracan vs. the Scalextric Aventador on our quarter-mile drag strip. Both of these are now available for sale in our retail store or online. Click here for…
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Top alternative racing events
Top alternative racing events With all of the excitement over the Formula One race in Austin, it seems like a good idea to have a look around to see what alternative racing events are out there. And no matter how unusual the event is, the concept is the same – the first person to cross…
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James Bond Spectre set from Scalextric*
*Mountainside not included, but we can build it for you! In-store and online soon!
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Outside food and drink- Adult beverages
We often hear the comment- “Too bad you don’t serve alcohol…” at Races2U. It’s true, we don’t have a liquor license. However, we do permit outside food and beverages, including the adult kind. If you don’t want to pay $10 for a warm beer out in the rain waiting for a race, bring your own…
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Lewis Hamilton F1 car selling out- Get yours now!
We began the weekend with a case of 24 new Carrera Lewis Hamilton Mercedes slot cars in stock. It is now Saturday afternoon and we only have 8 of these cars left. Much like the real thing, our Nico Rosberg cars are not far behind. If you would like to purchase one of these cars…
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Bring in your F1 tickets and get 2 for 1 racing- TODAY ONLY!
Bring in your ticket stub from the F1 race today and two can race for the price of one. Normally $12 per hour per person- today 2 for $12 or 4 for $24.
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It’s not raining on OUR Circuit of the Americas
Many people are disappointed that the weather here in Austin has put a damper on the US Grand Prix this weekend. While we share that disappointment, the racing here at Races2U continues despite the wet weather outside. Our track conditions are perfect for a little rainy-day racing. If you can’t watch Lewis Hamilton or Sebastian…