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Showing posts with label Admin. Show all posts
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Wednesday, April 27, 2011
Novaslot Blog
What a neat idea and the modeling skills on display are top notch.
novaslot.blogspot.com
This is Cuda67's blog and he is from Italy and around the slotting boards.
I am going to be following this.
novaslot.blogspot.com
This is Cuda67's blog and he is from Italy and around the slotting boards.
I am going to be following this.
Thursday, March 10, 2011
Two In The Grass Racing Launched
A bunch of racing fans that used to hang out online have decided to kick off another site just for them. With 10 authors we are bound to have some fun. Feel free to join in the fun and post your replies.
Two In The Grass Racing
Two In The Grass Racing
Wednesday, March 9, 2011
Racing Calendar Added
What more do I need to say? Hopefully by tomorrow at this time tomorrow Flogs.com will be updating this site.
Sunday, February 6, 2011
Thursday, September 2, 2010
of Pine, Plastic, & Far Flung Places
This summer's travels took us west to Bear's Lodge and east of Wooster.
One week after our trip west to South Dakota and Wyoming we made a spur of the moment decision to head to Mid-Ohio for the ALMS race.
I should have known that the intersection of US HWY 30 and I-69 might not have been the best place to stop for sleep at 1:30am with my 3 boys. I was getting tired & I promised myself that I'd stop at the next truck stop or McDonald's for a nice well lit parking lot to sleep in for an hour or so before we drove on. When I got to the first Fort Wayne exit and it featured a truck stop and a McDonald's I gave thanks to St Christopher and pulled off the road. I'm not sure what I saw what transacting in the McD's parking lot across from the TWO gentlemans clubs, but I was positive that it would not look good to have a story in the news about me, Brandy's, & a car load of kids. It turns out that Good Chris would have to carry me a bit farther down the road. He did. We slept for a few hours in a clean Ohio rest area.
Partially rested we spent the day at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course watching IndyCar qualifying and the ALMS race. Fabulous track! It is a beautiful facility. I took something like 2400 pictures, turned a bright hue of red, and we had a BLAST. I would definitely return.
Our 8th annual pinewood derby and summer picnic was held. There were 12 kids entries, 6 adults, 4 entires for Formula Unlimited, and 1 flame juggler. Brats, sunshine, little pine race cars, I don't think it could have been a better day. Oh but it could get better. The after-party included pizza, a Hannah Montana dance off, & Slots of Fun.
Speaking of slot cars, I finished my Speed Racer Mach 5 as an SCXd car. It has probably been 6 years since my boys gave me that snap together model as a gift. After a combination of procrastination and planning she has finally taken to the track.
SCI
SCX WorldWide
What a great summer.
One week after our trip west to South Dakota and Wyoming we made a spur of the moment decision to head to Mid-Ohio for the ALMS race.
I should have known that the intersection of US HWY 30 and I-69 might not have been the best place to stop for sleep at 1:30am with my 3 boys. I was getting tired & I promised myself that I'd stop at the next truck stop or McDonald's for a nice well lit parking lot to sleep in for an hour or so before we drove on. When I got to the first Fort Wayne exit and it featured a truck stop and a McDonald's I gave thanks to St Christopher and pulled off the road. I'm not sure what I saw what transacting in the McD's parking lot across from the TWO gentlemans clubs, but I was positive that it would not look good to have a story in the news about me, Brandy's, & a car load of kids. It turns out that Good Chris would have to carry me a bit farther down the road. He did. We slept for a few hours in a clean Ohio rest area.
Partially rested we spent the day at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course watching IndyCar qualifying and the ALMS race. Fabulous track! It is a beautiful facility. I took something like 2400 pictures, turned a bright hue of red, and we had a BLAST. I would definitely return.
Our 8th annual pinewood derby and summer picnic was held. There were 12 kids entries, 6 adults, 4 entires for Formula Unlimited, and 1 flame juggler. Brats, sunshine, little pine race cars, I don't think it could have been a better day. Oh but it could get better. The after-party included pizza, a Hannah Montana dance off, & Slots of Fun.
Speaking of slot cars, I finished my Speed Racer Mach 5 as an SCXd car. It has probably been 6 years since my boys gave me that snap together model as a gift. After a combination of procrastination and planning she has finally taken to the track.
SCI
SCX WorldWide
What a great summer.
Friday, April 2, 2010
of Wood & Scratch Builds
This guy is working magic with wooden custom built slot cars.
Zagato @ SCI
His blog the scratchbuildguild
How does he make balsa look so real?
Zagato @ SCI
His blog the scratchbuildguild
How does he make balsa look so real?
Friday, March 19, 2010
I'm back!
I'm getting back on the web log horse and this weekend is as good a time as any with Sebring in the news. I'm spending the unexpectedly snowy spring Saturday working on my slot car track (the Ravensring), a few slot car repaints, and watching the 12 Hour race.
The race season started a few weeks ago with the Rolex 24 at Daytona. Fun race but the DPs are not LMPs. I'm going to make an effort this season to get back into IndyCar now that Tony has been removed from office and 2011 is around the corner but they somehow snuck the season opener in past me last weekend.
My comments on ALMS Sebring to follow darn it looks like it will be difficult to beat the Pugs.
The race season started a few weeks ago with the Rolex 24 at Daytona. Fun race but the DPs are not LMPs. I'm going to make an effort this season to get back into IndyCar now that Tony has been removed from office and 2011 is around the corner but they somehow snuck the season opener in past me last weekend.
My comments on ALMS Sebring to follow darn it looks like it will be difficult to beat the Pugs.
Saturday, November 21, 2009
of Doyle, the State Fair Board, & Decay
The Milwaukee Mile is dead, probably for good. This Governor is succeeding in destroying this once great state. This week the lastest deal to find a promoter for the Milwaukee Mile failed when the Governor's State Fair Board quietly changed the already agreed upon contract. The Guiffre Brothers with Menard and other Wisconsin business were our only hope. Trust between the State and WI businesses have been left in ruins.
The Mile will sit now, it's new stands rusting, without races for the foreseeable future. Doyle's DOT also announced this week that the nearby I94 I894 (Zoo) Interchange, which by the way is already diverting truck traffic off the bridges, needs to be rebuilt by May 30, 2010. This emergency bridge rebuild is not the planned 2011 or 2013 redesign. That work will have to come later at more cost. Doyle and his cronies are leaving Wisconsin is decay because they do not understand the importance of cars, roads, and those silly races that glorify a time gone by. The history of this once great track has been destroyed.
The Mile will sit now, it's new stands rusting, without races for the foreseeable future. Doyle's DOT also announced this week that the nearby I94 I894 (Zoo) Interchange, which by the way is already diverting truck traffic off the bridges, needs to be rebuilt by May 30, 2010. This emergency bridge rebuild is not the planned 2011 or 2013 redesign. That work will have to come later at more cost. Doyle and his cronies are leaving Wisconsin is decay because they do not understand the importance of cars, roads, and those silly races that glorify a time gone by. The history of this once great track has been destroyed.
Monday, August 3, 2009
Saved The Mile - Lost The Race
There is not much else to say. The State Fair Board reacted too slowly. They picked a "top promoter" but the agreement is dependent securing NASCAR and IRL races for 2010. Today the IRL dropped the Milwaukee Mile from the 2010 schedule.
Now what? This plan never had a chance and Doyle the Weasel's cronies knew it.
Now what? This plan never had a chance and Doyle the Weasel's cronies knew it.
Tuesday, July 21, 2009
The Mile
Your calls and emails are working...
from 12 WISN
Milwaukee 2009/07/21
Wisconsin State Fair Park is looking for someone to run the Milwaukee Mile.
The board of directors decided to end its contract with Wisconsin Motorsports, which was running the track.
Park officials said the promoter faced insurmountable financial challenges.
The board said it's looking for a new promoter to secure IRL and NASCAR races for next year.
from 12 WISN
Milwaukee 2009/07/21
Wisconsin State Fair Park is looking for someone to run the Milwaukee Mile.
The board of directors decided to end its contract with Wisconsin Motorsports, which was running the track.
Park officials said the promoter faced insurmountable financial challenges.
The board said it's looking for a new promoter to secure IRL and NASCAR races for next year.
Wednesday, July 15, 2009
Friday, July 10, 2009
Save The Milwaukee Mile
I could write about a lot of things this week. The ALMS is denying all rumors about Grand Am DP buyouts or mergers. The ALMS is closer to the ACO than ever. The ALMS admits that the 2009 Le Mans break was too long. OK. That's all great - really. I could say more but do not have time. The FIA and FOTA are still fighting and plans continue to move forward for a new FOTA series. This is just getting silly. FOTA - go for it. Bernie and Max have shown their time has passed them by. But there is something that has been keeping me up at night all week and now the news broke - The Milwaukee Mile has been driven into the ground by a promotions hack and it needs your help.
Some background - The Milwaukee Mile is a $150 to $180 million, newly renovated asset owned by the State of WI, overseen by the WI State Fair Board, and it's promotional rights are leased out. The current promoter is Wisconsin Motorsports' Claude Napier. The Giuffre Brothers successfully ran the track from 1983 until 1991. The Mile is 106 years old. It's North America's oldest continuously run race track and has always had a major sanctioned race.
Stories (1, 2, 3) have been out there for a few weeks now. On July 2, Mark Belling discussed the situation in depth on his radio show. The Milwaukee Mile can't pay the bills it owes to the IRL and NASCAR. We are talking about nearly $4 million for the 2009 races. Claude "The Hack" Napier, head of Wisconsin Motorsports can't seem to make money with a NASCAR weekend. As of July 8 the remainder of 2009's races have been canceled. In 2010 the track could be closed.
The Giuffre Brothers have offered - pleaded with the State Fair Board to allow them to come out of retirement and take over the running of The Milwaukee Mile. The Giuffre's have reported that they have backing from John Menard. Mr Menard runs a small lumber yard hardware store business and has a small interest in motorsports. The offer seems like a no-brainer for Governor Doyle and Wisconsin.
The Milwaukee Mile needs your help. The following people or organizations can make a difference but they need to know that Wisconsin's racing heritage and The Mile are worth saving. Please contact them now.
Some background - The Milwaukee Mile is a $150 to $180 million, newly renovated asset owned by the State of WI, overseen by the WI State Fair Board, and it's promotional rights are leased out. The current promoter is Wisconsin Motorsports' Claude Napier. The Giuffre Brothers successfully ran the track from 1983 until 1991. The Mile is 106 years old. It's North America's oldest continuously run race track and has always had a major sanctioned race.
Stories (1, 2, 3) have been out there for a few weeks now. On July 2, Mark Belling discussed the situation in depth on his radio show. The Milwaukee Mile can't pay the bills it owes to the IRL and NASCAR. We are talking about nearly $4 million for the 2009 races. Claude "The Hack" Napier, head of Wisconsin Motorsports can't seem to make money with a NASCAR weekend. As of July 8 the remainder of 2009's races have been canceled. In 2010 the track could be closed.
The Giuffre Brothers have offered - pleaded with the State Fair Board to allow them to come out of retirement and take over the running of The Milwaukee Mile. The Giuffre's have reported that they have backing from John Menard. Mr Menard runs a small lumber yard hardware store business and has a small interest in motorsports. The offer seems like a no-brainer for Governor Doyle and Wisconsin.
The Milwaukee Mile needs your help. The following people or organizations can make a difference but they need to know that Wisconsin's racing heritage and The Mile are worth saving. Please contact them now.
| WI State Fair Board 640 South 84th Street West Allis, WI 53214 1.800.884.FAIR | Jim Doyle WI Governor Madison Office P.O. Box 7863 Madison, WI 53707 608-266-1212 |
| Senator Herb Kohl Washington Office 330 Hart Senate Office Building Washington, DC 20510 (202) 224-5653 Fax: (202) 224-9787 | Senator Russ Feingold Washington, DC 506 Hart Senate Office Building Washington, DC 20510-4904 (202) 224-5323 TDD (202) 224-1280 Fax (202) 224-2725 |
| Scott Walker Milwaukee County Executive 901 N. 9th Street Courthouse, Room 306 Milwaukee, WI 53233-1458 Phone: 414-278-4211 Fax: 414-223-1375 countyexec@milwcnty.com | Dan Devine West Allis Mayor 7525 W. Greenfield Ave West Allis, WI 53214 (414) 302-8200 |
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