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Headmaster of the asylum
Posted 01 January 2026 - 11:02 PM
It is very sad to report that Aaron Farrell, owner of Slot Car Cave in Rock Hill, SC, passed away suddenly this morning from a heart attack. No further info is available at this time.
We have been told that the AWRA eventscefuled for next week at Slot Car Cave will moved to Sat, January 24.
Gregory Wells
Never forget that first place goes to the racer with the MOST laps, not the racer with the FASTEST lap
Grand Champion Poster
Posted 02 January 2026 - 12:11 AM
How sad.
Aaron used to come in to CR regularly to race when he had business in Chicago and we always had a good time.
Mike Swiss
Inventor of the Low CG guide flag 4/20/18
Former 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)
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Checkered Flag in Hand
Posted 09 January 2026 - 11:44 AM
Aaron was a great friend and always wanted to be helpful as a co-slot car track owner. He was a humble man and had a relaxed disposition so you were always at ease around him. I would joke with him about having Engleman envy for his 220 ft Engleman and he always replied with just how bad his track needed to be fixed up. He was always deferring to others or lifting someone else up.
I was blessed to have him as a local track owner. And I feel the same way about Randy McAnulty in Monroe, NC. Another great guy and a blessing to the world of slot car tracks.
I reaching out and chatted with Aaron from time to time and harassed him about his love of VWs. I pray his family find peace in the coming days.
Headmaster of the asylum
Posted 09 January 2026 - 11:56 AM
Aaron's obituary:
"Aaron James Farrell, 52, passed away on Thursday, January 1, 2026, in Rock Hill, South Carolina.
Born in Jacksonville, Florida, Aaron was the son of the late James David Farrell and the late Claudette Kaye Bozeman. He was also preceded in death by his daughter, Desiree Farrell.
Aaron was an employee of Composites One for 24 years where he started out in trucking and moved onto IT. He enjoyed camping, drag racing, and cars, and had a special love for Volkswagens. He was a member of Woodhaven Baptist Church, where he ran the sound booth.
Aaron is survived by his wife of 33 years, Ginger Farrell; his daughters, Destiny Wilson and Ariel Farrell; his brother, Kenneth Farrell (Mary Christine Farrell); his brother-in-law, Shawn Schrader; his three grandchildren, Michael, Kamdon, and Finley; and his cousins, Amy Farrell, Christopher Farrell, Amanda Farrell, Joe Farrell, Chrissy Bozeman, and David Bozeman.
The family will receive friends on January 10, 2026, at 1 PM, with the service to follow at 2 PM. Both will be held at Woodhaven Baptist Church, 2060 Marett Blvd Ext, Rock Hill, South Carolina 29732; with Pastor Scott Blasingame officiating.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Aaron’s name to Woodhaven Baptist Church: Missions. Condolences may be made at www.greenefuneralhome.net."
Gregory Wells
Never forget that first place goes to the racer with the MOST laps, not the racer with the FASTEST lap
