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[Cheater]

Darn near the most incredible thing I saw at R4/2 was Daren Toman's custom-built slot car hauler.

The pics speak for themselves, but this item was one of the most impressive tour de forces of design and construction I have ever seen. It really does transcend slot racing and enter the realm of modern folk art. Some company or art gallery needs to purchase this thing for big bucks...

The quality of construction is even better than what shows in the pics. Can't say it is really a workable slot car box, but who cares? LOL!!!


Doesn't look much like a slot car box, does it?


But that is what is is...

This insert slides out from the trailer, and includes the "stands" used to secure it atop the truck.


The top level of the trailer is used for a slide-out car storage tray. Note fold-down rear door. I believe Daren indicated that the interior of the truck is Formica-lined.


Another view of the insert.


The grey trackside pit box hangs from the hooks visible at left center.


The truck's "cab" releases from its magnetic catches and folds forward to reveal a built-in cooling fan!


Daren Toman with his masterpiece. Daren is a cabinetmaker by trade.

[Phil Irvin]

WOW... I LOVE IT

I saw pictures of it earlier but not OPEN and explanations of what, where all things go, and what they do. He IS a master cabinetmaker...

Now... how about putting a guide and motor and making it run?

Phil I.

[Gary Adams]

Greg, I have to agree, this is one of the most remarkable constructions related to slot racing that I have ever seen in person! The level of precision and detail is amazing!

And as if it's not bad enough that Daren is incredibly talented at constructions of this type, he is one FAST slot racer, who was a threat in every race he entered at the R4!

Outstanding work, Daren!

Gary Adams

[Cheater]

Gary,

A short look at the R4/2 results certainly proves Daren is one heckuva fast slot racer!

[Roger U]

Kool.

[Jerry Ward]

I also saw this work of art at the R/4 and I just kept looling and looking (outstanding).

You should see his other box he brings to the raceway!! If he ever built a track I'm sure it would be something special and also a work of art.

Way to go, Darren, nice job!!

[One_Track_Mind]

There is not enough words to describe how cool this piece of art is to see LIVE! The pictures are great, but really don't do it justice. Who coined the phrase? A picture is worth a thousand words?

Great job, Daren, what have you got in your plans to top this next year at the R4/3? I can hardly wait!

[Pappy]

Having done lots of Formica work myself I can say I've never seen craftsmanship like this in my life. He even had quarter round trip laminated with Formica and it was perfect.

Dokk, you need to see what you can do to get this in the museum.

[Noose]

This masterpiece was absolutely gorgeous. He is one very, very talented person and you could see the detailing he put into this carried over to his slot cars as well. He had some of the most presentable cars at the R4 that went really fast. As noted already, he was in the hunt in each of the classes.

[Les]

This box is not new. Daren raced with us when the OVCC series was going on about 15 years ago. He used the box then. He was also one of the Very Fast guys then, too.

I am glad to see him still enjoying the hobby. Was his daughter with him?

[Cheater]

Les,

I don't recall seeing his daughter with him at the R4/2.

[Tom Thumb Hobbies]

Was his daughter with him?

His daughter is VERY involved in sports. I would not be surprised to see her on TV some day either playing basketball or softball. A top level athlete.