NEW (Year) BUILDS: E-Body Thunder down Copperhead Road!

Happy New Year to all my fellow Thunderjet fanatics! Having recently had my “Doctor Strangelove moment” where I learned to stop worrying about tournament numbers and love all my elimination runs, I can start racing all my ever-growing fleet of muscle cars in groups of 32 rather than rotating some in and others out toContinue reading “NEW (Year) BUILDS: E-Body Thunder down Copperhead Road!”

Meet the Fleet – Muscle Cars: ’67 Chevy Malibu SS

I love Chevy Chevelles and Malibus; most fans of classic American cars do! Of all the early Chevelles, the ’66 and ’67 models are the standouts in my book: they are the best combination of style, performance, quality, and size, and they drive as beautifully as they look. I know; I’ve owned 2 of themContinue reading “Meet the Fleet – Muscle Cars: ’67 Chevy Malibu SS”

Vexed by Numbers

The author reflects on their lifelong struggle with math while embracing a passion for slot car racing. As their collection grows, they shift from large tournaments to smaller, more manageable races. By organizing their cars into smaller groups, they enhance competition and enjoyment, despite the humorous acknowledgment of their obsessive tendencies.

X-mas At Home

The 2022 Christmas was quiet for the blogger, marked by phone interactions with family and unexpected USPS delays. A highlight was discovering a 1947 recording of “The Story of Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer,” evoking cherished childhood memories. Despite uneventful moments, there were small joys in food, friends, and new collection additions.

NEW BUILDS: HENRY J – The Ugly Duckling of the 1950’s Gets An Upgrade

It’s Christmastime in Colorado, and your humble blogger is freezing his nether regions off! The weather over the past few days has been so inhospitable that I haven’t even left the house, since I thankfully stocked up on grub and cheer beforehand. Thus I am using my X-mas holiday time off work in the warmestContinue reading “NEW BUILDS: HENRY J – The Ugly Duckling of the 1950’s Gets An Upgrade”