Round 4 of the 2019 Group C races brought out 8 racers where temperatures hovered in the 50’s. This relatively low track temperature once again caused some questions about which tire compound to run and there were variations between the 30’s and 22’s on the fastest cars – however, lap times didn’t seem to vary…
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2019 McLaren M8D Round #2 Results
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The Polar Grand PrixBy Lotus Jr. Feb 9, 2019 The 2nd round of our Slot.IT McLaren series saw the track-room at Kings at a chilly 52 degrees. After the rare Austin sleet subsided ten members came to the club meeting with 8 staying to race. During tech-inspection our mag-downforce meter seemed to be ‘off’ because…
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2019 Slot It Group C – Race #3 Results
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11 racers started the previous race; 11 racers started round 3, showing how popular this event is within the club. Extremely tight racing matched with dream cars makes for a good turnout. It also helped that the biting cold, so recently holding Austin (and our track building) in its grip, had wandered away, making tire…
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Slot It Group C – Race #2 Results
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The second round of the clubs Slot It Group C series saw eleven club members fighting for the top spots on the podium. One of the big differences in this round was the addition of A Group runner David and his super-fast Lancia LC2/85. Last year David won the series and set the fastest lap…
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2019 Slot It Group C – Race #1 Results
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The first round of the most anticipated series the club runs annually began with ten anxious racers and a wreck in the first turn. Let’s hope that’s not an omen. It was a balmy 56 degrees in the club room with humidity about the same at 59%. The track temp was 56 degrees as well. …
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2019 McLaren M8D Round #1 Results
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Great cars and competition.By Lotus Jr. January 12, 2019 The 1970 M8D gave McLaren one of its best years in Can-Am. McLaren took nine wins from 10 rounds, and Denny Hulme took his second title despite driving with his hands bandaged after the fire in the M15 at Indianapolis. The M8D differed visually from the M8B.…
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Group C – The 2019 Season Begins
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The clubs most popular and most contested series of the year is set to kick off this coming Saturday – Slot It Group C. The series is so popular because of how close the competition is, the ease of setting up the car and the time of year. The close competition is due in large…
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2018 Christmas Party
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The clubs 2018 Christmas party was one of our best. It was great to get everyone together to hang out, eat some great food and share stories. Its a great way to end 2018 and shake hands before the battles of 2019 begin.
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2018 NSR Rally #6 Results
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Podium confirmed: David, Shawn, Stephen. Marty climbs back up in the ranks where he is used to being.A casual but fun race day! Stats and story soon. Series Podium: // after dropping worst race, and based on 5 races Group A 1-David, 2-Shawn, 3-Stephen Group B 1-Randy, 2-John
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2018 NSR Rally #5 Results
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Top Two Podium Spots SealedWell, the trend has continued with David and Shawn ending up in the top #1 and #2 spots respectively. Shawn has consistently bested the rest of us by at least 10 seconds and then David taking it to “a whole nutha levaa” by another 15-20 seconds! Commentary will be posted soon.…