that is some helicopter. are they racing on this track yet. been waiting to see more pictures and here how it is going
Butch's track
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Posted 13 January 2012 - 08:46 AM
Sorry it has taken me so long to reply LW...I have been out of town and haven't had much access to the internet.
Yes, they have raced on it and apparently the track is bedding in very nicely with some very good times being posted.
Butch races on it with a group of friends who regularly compete on several tracks in his area. It's all very informal and he told me he is really enjoying slot car racing again.
Yes, they have raced on it and apparently the track is bedding in very nicely with some very good times being posted.
Butch races on it with a group of friends who regularly compete on several tracks in his area. It's all very informal and he told me he is really enjoying slot car racing again.
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Posted 13 January 2012 - 10:36 PM
thanks for the up date backagain. wish i lived closer to this guy it looks like it would be a fun place to hang out
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Posted 17 January 2012 - 09:36 AM
I'm not so sure you and Butch would get along all that well LW....I think your Dad and Butch would get along much better....apart from slot cars, I don't think you and Butch have much in common.....no offense intended
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Posted 29 January 2012 - 08:40 AM
Just wondering if anyone in here has raced on Butch's track.....how about you Willy, did you manage to go to a race night?
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Posted 29 January 2012 - 11:03 AM
no after you said he would not like me i dont think i want to race at his track. he must be a jerk not to like some one he has never methow about you Willy, did you manage to go to a race night?
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Posted 29 January 2012 - 11:23 AM
I didn't say he wouldn't like you Willy nor did I mean to imply he wouldn't make you welcome....I said you two don't have a lot in common.
There are lots of people who race slot cars together who also hold vastly different opinions on life. That doesn't stop them from sharing the hobby, nor does it qualify one or the other as a jerk.
I don't recall seeing any "conditions of entry" posters in any of the pictures I posted.
There are lots of people who race slot cars together who also hold vastly different opinions on life. That doesn't stop them from sharing the hobby, nor does it qualify one or the other as a jerk.
I don't recall seeing any "conditions of entry" posters in any of the pictures I posted.
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Posted 29 January 2012 - 04:41 PM
What a beauty Butch.... you should be proud.
I have a question.
If a "big" boy leans in to marshall a car does the track move across the floor at all ?
Thanks and again a very nice build.
I have a question.
If a "big" boy leans in to marshall a car does the track move across the floor at all ?
Thanks and again a very nice build.
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Posted 29 January 2012 - 07:24 PM
no after you said he would not like me i dont think i want to race at his track. he must be a jerk not to like some one he has never met
Willy think about it.....the track is painted "Red" and not "Blue"
Butch is not a jerk....just always "right" LOL
The only thing missing in the room is the "Elephant"
Maybe in time a bigger room will be built???
The guy with the helicopter is Scott Dick....... he had a raceway in Cinci for a short time in the mid 90's.
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Posted 29 January 2012 - 07:57 PM
I'm sure Butch appreciates your comments RonWhat a beauty Butch.... you should be proud.
I have a question.
If a "big" boy leans in to marshall a car does the track move across the floor at all ?
Thanks and again a very nice build.
The wheels have locking devices on them.....so the answer is no
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Posted 30 January 2012 - 06:16 AM
i take it butch is a republican which is why backagain said i would not get along with him and my dad would. i would not hold that against him we all have our falts.Willy think about it.....the track is painted "Red" and not "Blue"
Butch is not a jerk....just always "right" LOL
The only thing missing in the room is the "Elephant"
Maybe in time a bigger room will be built???
The guy with the helicopter is Scott Dick....... he had a raceway in Cinci for a short time in the mid 90's.
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Posted 30 January 2012 - 06:21 AM
i take it butch is a republican which is why backagain said i would not get along with him and my dad would. i would not hold that against him we all have our falts.
I think it's very big of you to admit that Willy......
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Posted 30 January 2012 - 05:37 PM
Hi Guys,
It's Scott from Cincinnati. I can tell you that Butch is one of the nicest guys you would ever meet. He is a Master Craftsman and no one would take as much time to build a track like his. Butch built me a tri-oval for my home and has been flawless for the last 15 years. His new track is a lot of fun and as you can see he did a wonderful job on the room as well.
Take Care,
Scott Dick
ps: Hi Ron
It's Scott from Cincinnati. I can tell you that Butch is one of the nicest guys you would ever meet. He is a Master Craftsman and no one would take as much time to build a track like his. Butch built me a tri-oval for my home and has been flawless for the last 15 years. His new track is a lot of fun and as you can see he did a wonderful job on the room as well.
Take Care,
Scott Dick
ps: Hi Ron
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Posted 30 January 2012 - 06:13 PM
Do you race there regularly Scott?
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Posted 05 February 2012 - 04:53 PM
That is one amazing track; I wish I had the time, money and craftsmanship to a project like that...
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Posted 28 February 2012 - 11:24 PM
I'm soooooo jealous. What a great track and room for it to go in.
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Posted 24 May 2012 - 11:38 PM
Sorry it took me so long to respond. This is the first time in months I have been on the site.
I do race on Butch's track quite a bit. We have a series with about 16 people and also race at Ross's. I usually fly to Butch's if the weather permits. I also like digital Carrera racing.
I have a 115 foot track at my home.
Take care,
Scott Dick
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Posted 06 August 2013 - 07:54 AM
For those of you who wonder why I haven't posted in this thread until now it's because I took a leave of absence from Slotblog for awhile. I had a little disagreement with one of the monitors over something real petty on my part but it's all history now so I'm back. Us-hard headed Irishmen are like that.
For updated pictures of what my track and raceway look like now just go to this LINK.
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Posted 06 August 2013 - 11:49 AM
If one doesn't run afoul of the local constabulary once in a while, ya just ain't livin', right Butch?
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Posted 06 August 2013 - 12:36 PM
You got it,Tex! Every now and then you just have to show your a$$.
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