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Big boys toys Xmas excitement
Posted: Sun Oct 28, 2007 4:14 pm
by jonathon
Right then, we have an area 60ftx20 to build a Scalextric track and offer anyone on here a chance to compete in an Xmas challenge.
We already have masses of track but might need some more handsets and transformers to boost the power.
The idea is that we can supply several cars but you are welcome to bring your own. I'm open to ideas as to the format, ie teams or individual/both etc. So put your thinking heads on and put your name forward to the challenge.
Date to be decided from feedback, but refreshments and food will be supplied.
Needless to say the event will be held at our workshops in Napton, (about 8 miles from Coventry)
Posted: Sun Oct 28, 2007 8:40 pm
by rayofleamington
Neat idea! I don't think my cars have had a run out in 20 years, so will be digging them out if I can make the date/s
Posted: Sun Oct 28, 2007 9:05 pm
by jonathon
Cheers Ray, think mine will be a headless driver in a Caterham.
Any more takers, might even think of a prize for the winner/winners
Posted: Mon Oct 29, 2007 2:21 pm
by moggiemadman
Great idea
.Whats your full address im abit of a wizz with a Scalextric
Cheers
John
Posted: Mon Oct 29, 2007 6:46 pm
by Kevin
Just look up JLH motorsport
Posted: Fri Nov 02, 2007 7:02 pm
by bmcecosse
Did Scalextric ever make a Minor - obviously nothing else should be permitted!
Posted: Fri Nov 02, 2007 7:45 pm
by RogerRust
Posted: Fri Nov 02, 2007 8:00 pm
by jonathon
Hey are you coming Roger, I'm hoping for other locals to come forward, Bill, Steve,Welung, etc.
There will be Tea,coffee, cakes etc so come on down.
Posted: Fri Nov 02, 2007 8:29 pm
by bmcecosse
Well found Roger - fantastic!
Posted: Fri Nov 02, 2007 8:53 pm
by RogerRust
I'll bring my own transformer!
Posted: Fri Nov 02, 2007 10:00 pm
by jonathon
Good man !
Posted: Sat Nov 03, 2007 7:29 am
by steve4063
i should be up for it never really done scalextric apart from about 8 years ago when i bought my son a set
but he was too young for it
so my Dad, brother and me spent Christmas morning havin great fun with it lol
obviously haven't got any equipment but yes keep me informed
Posted: Sat Nov 03, 2007 10:21 am
by jonathon
Excellent Steve,
Dates to do this, how about Sat 24th Nov, 5th,12, or 19th of Dec.
A Friday prior to each of these dates is also doable.
Posted: Sat Nov 03, 2007 12:03 pm
by Judge
Did I see the word prize
It's ages since I used to run my old Blower Bentley round a Scalextric. Let me know when the date is decided
Posted: Sat Nov 03, 2007 2:54 pm
by Welung666
Let me know too, I'd be game along with one of the teachers from school who is a bit of a petrol head
Posted: Sat Nov 03, 2007 2:59 pm
by paulk
Must go and dust off my 1977 Shadow BRM Not dragged that around a track for years
Posted: Sat Nov 03, 2007 3:17 pm
by jonathon
Looks like Nov date no longer available, (sorry).
Paulk are you up for a race then, if we can all make the same date then there will be 11 of us so far.
Cars currently available 2x Williams F1, 2x Caterhams, 1xTVR Speed 12,1x Subaru Impresa, 1x Colin Mcrae Ford Focus rally, 1x Bentley, and a BRM.
Posted: Sat Nov 03, 2007 5:22 pm
by steve4063
i'm easy on dates depends on what times we are talking and wether the missus can come
the 5th dec is my birthday so if its that date she'll have to tag along as she'll want to be with me for me birthday
Posted: Sat Nov 03, 2007 8:30 pm
by paulk
Have just checked and Dec's not great for me
but as I'm far away best if date is good for you lot and I'll try and tie in.
Posted: Sun Nov 04, 2007 5:55 pm
by jonathon
Okay Guy's, I'm going to suggest Sat 15th of Dec, please can you indicate if you are available on this date or a preference if not.
We now number 12. I'm hoping to build either Donington,Monaco, or Monza, which will need 6sq m. If you prefer, a fast and twisty go for Donington,fast Monza or twisty and demanding Monaco.
