Moving from the HO Highway over to the “big track” this weekend, I’ll drop this very brief post to highlight a couple of very small recent changes made to the diorama around Drag City Raceway. This is one of the aspects of this hobby that I most enjoy, even if it doesn’t read on theContinue reading “DIORAMA DETAILS: Subtle Changes for a New Year”
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Road Crew Expansion 2026 – Gettin’ “Schporty!”
For the first time in a long while, I’ve just spent a wad of serious money making some new classic Thunderjet acquisitions. My last addition was the battered ‘63 T-Bird I rescued from the 50¢ bin @ CoD, the results of which were almost awesome but taken down a notch toward the end by aContinue reading “Road Crew Expansion 2026 – Gettin’ “Schporty!””
What Keeps You Up At Night?
The author reflects on their recent experiences where cold nights sparked feelings of loss and fear of being forgotten. They express how documenting memories, through writing and hobbies like building a miniature raceway, serves as a counter to the inevitability of time and erasure, emphasizing the importance of preserving personal history.
A Thunderjet Rescue Mission, Part 2: A “Field Find” ‘63 T-Bird’s Journey Back To The Track!
In an attempt to return some degree of normalcy to thunderjetheaven.com, I thought it was about time I do a post on the topic this blog professes to actually be about! A novel idea, I know, but here is the long-awaited conclusion of the “Field Find” T-Bird started here. And as you’ll see, it’s anotherContinue reading “A Thunderjet Rescue Mission, Part 2: A “Field Find” ‘63 T-Bird’s Journey Back To The Track!”
V-B: “BANZAI RUNNER V” Continues!
The Secret Oktober fall racing season continued with the Banzai Runner V Sports Car Championship’s Group B stage, featuring 32 competitors at Drag City. Various brands like Ford, Ferrari, and Jaguar competed fiercely, with notable upsets and close finishes. The winner remains undecided, with final heats scheduled for October 27th.