I am very belatedly posting the results of the very belated first tournament of 2023..,so far the 1985 racing season has barely begun, so it’s a safe bet this vintage year will run over into 2024, depending on what the future holds. This was the first race I’ve done with my new method of runningContinue reading “RACE RESULTS: The Dale Pratley Memorial 32-Pack “GROUP A” Muscle Car Challenge”
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NEW BUILDS: A Cool Mist Blows Through Summer…
The “Build Storm” that resulted in dozens of new additions to my muscle car fleet seems to have hit so long ago now, considering how much has changed since then, but I never did finish profiling them all, so for those of you who are still tuning in, here is one of the last additionsContinue reading “NEW BUILDS: A Cool Mist Blows Through Summer…”
Slowly Going Faster
The author updates readers on their slot car racing hobby at Drag City after a period of grief. Despite recent losses, they focus on landscaping projects and new diorama pieces. A friend, has joined the hobby, enhancing social connections. Nostalgia also plays a role as they revisit vintage TV shows.
Smile A Little
“I found a picture of you, ooooooohhhhh… Those were the happiest days of my life.” ~ The Pretenders So now comes the time for reminiscing. I found a picture that Dale took of me with his Samsung Galaxy when we were replacing the fuel pump on my old Chevy. The date on this picture isContinue reading “Smile A Little”
FULL STOP – The Track Is Still, The Lights Are Out
Right after the 1985 racing season finally got its belated start, the brakes were hit. There has been no activity at Drag City for over a week. There likely will not be for quite some time. I’m in that state of mind where everything just seems meaningless right now. I have lost one of myContinue reading “FULL STOP – The Track Is Still, The Lights Are Out”