472 replies to this topic

[Bill from NH]

I don't think he's as active as he used to be (We have fewer raceways.), but I've noticed a few of Bob's bodies at several retro races the past year or two. Some were on the West coast.

[Clyde Romero]

Bob is still around 

[SpeedyNH]

Do you have any contact info for him? Been a long time since I've talked to him. 

[Clyde Romero]

Well I just got back from PJ Raceway where the Retropolloza was held

had a great time

the track is very fast

TQ Can Am 3.288

Can Am Entries

F-1 

 

I did well in F-1 

 

I met my goals

Have fun and don't come in LAST in any class!

 

Heading to Duffy's Race in July

 

Until then and

Happy Father's Day 

[Dominator]

Slight correction for can am qualifying, some nut from NH went 3.260 lol.

Thank you for making the trip up. Always great seeing you.

[Clyde Romero]

Yeah, that time was incredible.

 

I did a 3.6 

I was .4 off 

 

A blink of an eye is .4 of a second, according to Google.

[Clyde Romero]

Well, if you have been flowing my thread my goal is to have fun and not come in last at any race

so far so good this year

had a great time at the Viper Pit this weekend

raced on the Daytona 

with the infield in play  

 

like I have said before it's a great place to race

here are the final results for the 4 races held

a big thanks to Aaron who runs the place

 

I made one podium it was hard fought

 

can't believe have the summer is gone already 

its JULY! 

where did the time go?

 

 

 

 

 

[MG Brown]

Clyde is being a little modest. He unfortunately had a target on his back during that Retro Coupe race. He could have easily won that race, his car was so planted.

[Clyde Romero]

Well I am off to Duffy's Retro race just outside of Denver

here are my cars

I might not be fast

but I will look good!

wish me luck!

see you at the track

Clyde 

 

 

[Bill from NH]

Clyde, they'll go faster in Colorado's thin air.    ​ Have a great time while you're there!

[Paul5097]

Looking forward to meeting you, Clyde. Nice fleet you have there!

[Clyde Romero]

Had fantastic time at Duffy Retro Race this weekend

they put on an outstanding event

there were 33 racers plus in every class over the weekend

 

here is Duffy and my self 

 

and Leslie who was race director and racer as well

she did an outstanding job with everything it takes to put on and event like this

 

here is a picture of the prizes that were given away

as for parts if it isn't on the wall, you don't need it

this track has the most parts I have ever seen at a track!

 

F-1 entries

I won Concourse in F-1

Came in 3rd in my main in F-1 

 

stock car entries 

2nd place in my main in Stock Cars

I won 3rd place in Stock Cars Concourse 

 

Can Am Entries 

came in 2nd place in Can Am Concourse

 

looking forward to next year's race

 

Clyde

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Racer36]

 

And sometimes you just need a little nap!

[MG Brown]

Good thing Gugu did not attend this race.

[Clyde Romero]

Well, its that time of the year again

getting ready for the Fall Brawl

I really enjoy this race for 2 reasons

first, I get a chance to drive thru the eastern seaboard and see the leaves change

second i get a chance to catch up with racers I have not seen all year

I have said this before this is a great event and you should at least once

anyway, have to put my best foot of hand forward as best I can for this race

I turned 75 this year yeah 3/4 of a century old 

I never thought I would live this long 

a good friend of mine who flew with me during the Vietnam War sent me this link

If you want to know what it was like flying helicopters in the war

until then and hope to see you at the track

 

Clyde 

 

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[Dave Crevie]

Superb video. All my respect to those guys, particularly those who flew dust-off

[Clyde Romero]

Well I just got back from the Viper Pit 

I held a SERRA Race there just 3 classes 

Stock Car 

Can Am and Coupe ( sorry no picture of the coupes)

 

We had a small but mighty crowd and loads of fun!

 

Sometimes less is more!

 

look for the race results to be posted by the 

Viper Pit

 

Clyde see you at the Fall Brawl!

[MG Brown]

2025 09 20 Viper Pit SERRA Retro Coupe Concours and The Field:

 

 

[Clyde Romero]

Guys here are the results from the Sept. SERRA Retro race at the Viper Pit:
 

 VP Race Sep 2025.pdf   49.08KB   33 downloads

[James Wendel]

Wow! That is a good looking field. 

I am particularly taken with the black #40 car with the, I want to say, dark-teal stripe, flanked by subtle gold... so nice! 

[MG Brown]

Wow! That is a good looking field. 

I am particularly taken with the black #40 car with the, I want to say, dark-teal stripe, flanked by subtle gold... so nice! 

 

The #40 car was the only Ford Mk IV body entered and is actually a dark grey base color. I wonder why more racers aren't trying alternatives to the Lola T-70?

[Clyde Romero]

It's been a while since I've posted

been traveling

Tahiti, Seychelles

anyway, back and heading to the Fall Brawl 

looking forward to the drive seeing the fall colors 

look for my post on the box tour 

 

[Clyde Romero]

Well I am back from the Fall Brawl

as always it was a good time

had a lot of bad luck

seized wheel bearing in F-1 where I was leading and a wreck took out my guide flag in Can Am

oh well it is what it is 

got a chance to catch up with old friends and make new ones

good turnout in every class

 

Stock Cars 

 

Coupe FK

 

F-1

 

Can Am

 

I podiumed in 3 classes 

 

that's it for me this year

have a great holiday season

until then

 

 

 

 

[MG Brown]

Your reports are always appreciated. It was a shame that I had to change my plans to attend... perhaps next year.

[Clyde Romero]

Well, most of you have probably been following the tire controversy which happened at the fall brawl this November.

First and foremost, I would like to thank speed zone Mic and Mike and Matt for holding it all together. during this episode, which had tensions at a high fever pitch.

There is at best maybe 100 active retro racers in this great country we call America. 

What makes Retro Racing in my opinion so unique is the adherence to the rule set, and just to be clear I am not saying other forms of this limited hobby we call slot cars don't play by the rules.

I am not by any means one of the A, B or C main racers not even close. 

So, I don't have a dog in this fight with regards to speed, tires etc.

I am plenty fast for this guy of 75 years old and I know my limitations

That is what kept me alive along with my passengers as an airline pilot and a pilot in the Vietnam war.

The racers that have the knowledge and where with all to know about the track conditions etc. do.

And I applaud them for that. 

They in fact make my race easier I just mimic their choices as best I can.

 Bottom line what I don't want to see happen is, make this tire controversy cause this small enclave of racers, us retro racers as a whole, get even smaller and disappear like slot like cars almost did in the late 70's when I came back from Vietnam.

There was a valiant attempt to get a consensus on Saturday on what to do about the new tire, nothing could be reached that would satisfy everyone, some racers packed up and went home.

We don't Need that.

The track was cleaned which I believe satisfied everyone for the Sunday race. 

We as a whole regardless of what the end game is on this tire controversy need to police ourselves.

Failure to do so will only cause more of this down the road.

We as a whole can little afford this fracture among us over tires or anything for that matter.

Gentlemen have a great thanksgiving and keep in your thoughts those men and women on the front lines defending this great country of ours while you are with your loved ones.

I Have !

 

Thank You for listening 

All the best and may you have a great holiday Season

 

Clyde Romero