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[Hot Slots]

Any live feeds for Fall Brawl, for the nerds that couldn't go?

[Cheater]

Just called the raceway and spoke to Don. He indicated they were having problems with their camera and their internet connection. And, in answer to my next question, he suggested it was unlikely to be fixed during the event.

Jay Guard has promised to send me screenshots so I can cover the event as best I can remotely, so look for the Fall Brawl results thread in a bit. Eric Linsey is also going to help with pics.

[KC from NC]

Maybe a dumb comment, and this may not be the place to ask, mods remove this post if nessasary.

Has anyone ever thought about putting these premier events on FloRacing or something similar? **I have no idea the cost, viewership numbers, etc.** But it seems like putting a couple of these major races in front of a large audience could go a long way for the hobby as a whole.

I'm aware slot cars aren't much of a spectator sport and I've seen some live streams from local tracks on Facebook. They're unwatchable. The cars are too fast and too far away. With an engaging announcer and a couple different camera angles there may be a chance to make an interesting broadcast. Thoughts?

[Cheater]

Ken,

 

As someone who began live streaming Retro races over 15 years ago, I know what you suggest is certainly doable, but the foundations to make it happen are simply not present, i.e., the necessary money and the desire to promote the hobby to the general public.

 

There have been no cooperative efforts of any kind to promote organized slot racing to the public at large in over fifty years and I don't see that situation changing in the foreseeable future.