The author apologizes for their absence from the blog, citing personal and professional reasons, including work on a significant project. They reflect on the chaotic global situation that feels overwhelming, leading them to take a break. To decompress, they enjoy nostalgic activities, especially slot car racing, finding comfort in hobbies during tough times.
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E5, the 1st T.o.t.L.O. DOUBLE FEATURE: “Fireball 500” (1966) with “Thunder Alley” (1967)
The article highlights lesser-known car movies, mainly focusing on “Fireball 500,” emphasizing its charm and entertaining racing sequences. It contrasts this with “Thunder Alley,” which, despite being a follow-up, takes a more serious tone. Both films reflect the cultural trends of the 1960s and are available for viewing online.
Road Crew Expansion: A ’69 GTO Just Because Its Cool!
In a quest to distract from recent unpleasant events, the author revisits a collection of Model Motoring ’69 GTO Judge bodies. Using an unused orange T-Jet chassis, they creatively build a lime green GTO for their collection, The Road Crew. This project successfully serves as a mental escape amid increasing toy car storage challenges.
A Tour of Drag City’s Pit Row Complex
The author reflects on spending the weekend working instead of racing, making progress on a project at the office. They mention personal distractions due to relationship challenges and note upcoming cloud storage issues for their blog. Despite these hurdles, there is optimism for future racing and improved track conditions.
Independence Day BLOWOUT! The Last Grandstand Assembly: Pit Row @ 95%!!!
The author wishes fellow Americans a Happy Independence Day while reflecting on personal projects. They celebrate 248 years of history and share their progress on building a slot car racing track. Despite a setback with spectator figures, they remain optimistic about the track’s completion and invite others to join in the excitement.