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Started by Alchemist , Jun 25 2022 05:56 PM

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#26 MSwiss

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Posted 01 July 2022 - 08:04 AM

It was a car component.

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Posted 02 July 2022 - 11:21 AM

It was the rear guide pin that would drop when the car was at speed.

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Posted 02 July 2022 - 12:47 PM

Smokey Yunick would have went for that If he had been a slot car racer.
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Posted 07 July 2022 - 02:57 AM

Bonnie has an interesting story of how she and the Professor first met. All I will say is, calculus was tough for a lot of us.
 
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Posted 07 July 2022 - 08:28 PM

'86 Nats.

 

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Posted 08 July 2022 - 03:02 PM

Is that Swiss at the counter?


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Posted 08 July 2022 - 03:24 PM

No.

 

I don't recognize anyone other than Andy.


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Eight-time G7 King track single lap world record holder

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Posted 09 July 2022 - 01:01 PM

That is wonderful tribute video.

 

Thanks for sharing. Nelson.

 

Bonnie has an interesting story of how she and the Professor first met

 

Can you share the story, Nelson? I'd like to hear it please.

 

Thanks again for sharing.

 

Ernie


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Posted 13 July 2022 - 02:25 PM

Moderators, could this entire post be moved or copied to "The Eternal Podium" under Slot Car History in the Vintage Slot Cars section? It would seem appropriate, thanks.


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Posted 13 July 2022 - 02:39 PM

Here's Mike.

 

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Posted 13 July 2022 - 03:05 PM

Moderators, could this entire post be moved or copied to "The Eternal Podium" under Slot Car History in the Vintage Slot Cars section? It would seem appropriate, thanks.

 

Done.


Mike Swiss
 
Inventor of the Low CG guide flag 4/20/18
IRRA® Components Committee Chairman
Five-time USRA National Champion (two G7, one G27, two G7 Senior)
Two-time G7 World Champion (1988, 1990), eight G7 main appearances
Eight-time G7 King track single lap world record holder

17B West Ogden Ave., Westmont, IL 60559, (708) 203-8003, mikeswiss86@hotmail.com (also my PayPal address)

Note: Send all USPS packages and mail to: 692 Citadel Drive, Westmont, Illinois 60559

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Posted 14 July 2022 - 01:20 PM

Dave,

 

That's our normal routine, i.e. to move threads such as this one into The Eternal Podium subforum after a short time.

Threads in the General Slot Racing forum receive more views than anywhere else on Slotblog, so it seems worthwhile to let such sad threads reside there for a while before relocating them into The Eternal Podium.


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Posted 24 November 2022 - 05:48 PM

I hope the gang at Professor Motor finds time to do some work on their email account. Its disconcerting to get notices from Andy Smith.


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Posted 25 November 2022 - 07:20 AM

I'll mention to Oliver and help get it changed.  Thanks for the feedback!

 

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Posted 25 November 2022 - 11:11 AM

Please don't feel I am complaining. It just took me by surprise. If it can be easily changed, that would be excellent.
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