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[JerseyJohn]

A great message Clyde. A lot of wisdom there. All the best this Holiday Season Brother.

[Clyde Romero]

Ok so it's too close to Christmas to have a fight (or serious discussion) about what to do about those who are bending the rules.

My proposal is this, winners in every class at a premium event will have their cars impounded for review of the rule set, tires withstanding since they would have been worn down during the race

If the said winners pass scrutineering, their wins would stand, if not they forfeit the win and the next inline gets the win and has their car checked as well

This would clear up rule's infractions in my opinion with regards to winners

Yes, it will take up more time but there would be no question on whether or not a winning car was legal.

 

Enjoy the holidays

keep in mind those in uniform who are the front lines and on the high seas away from their loved ones 

having been one I know

 

all the best Racers

see you in the New Year

 

 

Clyde Romero 

 

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[SpeedyNH]

we did something similar in a 'scale' series that i used to run.

[John Luongo]

i remember a track that would use 5 white tire bottle caps numbered 1-5. at the end of a race, 3 caps were drawn and 3 of the top 5 finishers cars were re tec inspected. never knew which 3 cars would be checked. tires had to have enough diameter to pass after the race. 

[Clyde Romero]

Well, the new season has begun, at least for me anyway

 

I will be heading towards Fast Eddie's for the Retro Rumble, always a good time down there.

 

This isn't a spec tire race, so it's open to all types of tires except the black magic. 

 

It will be interesting to see how this is enforced and what happens if someone is caught using the black magic tire.

 

That's it for now - look for my report after the race.

 

Be safe out there and support the tracks.

 

Clyde 

[Clyde Romero]

Well I just got back from Fast Eddies and the Retro Rumble

a good time was had by all

They had a great turn out and Eddie puts on a great race

Here are the results

Eddie will post more with pictures

Until then

I was race director for a couple of races!

 

 

[MSwiss]

6th in GTC.

 

How many autographs did you have to sign?

 

[Clyde Romero]

No autographs Mike.

 

Rob Hayes was the real standout. He had never been to the track before and

it was a handout motor race

 

Rob did a fantastic job of driving !

Hats Off to Rob Hayes !

[John Luongo]

Great job "pedro podium!"

[MG Brown]

I visited Fast Eddie's a few weeks ago when I was in FL on assignment. If you saw the Pinball News sticker on the cooler, I put that there with permission.

 

I updated Fast Eddie's Slotblog listing with some new pix that I took during my visit.

 

It's a great raceway in a nice suburban part of Tampa/St. Pete and I'd encourage people to visit them when you are in the area.

 

Ed Hoffman and his bride, Elaine, are real and genuine salt of the earth people; rare among track owners. The regulars are friendly and great to hang out with, also.

 

[Knmwm3]

It was great to see you at the Southern Retro Rumble.

Congratulations on all the Concours Awards and great racing.

Thanks for helping assist in race control.

Hope to see you soon!

[Clyde Romero]

Thanks Kieth

always ready to help out for our racing friends

stay safe and see you next year

 

Clyde Romero 

[Clyde Romero]

I just got back from the Viper Pit

had a great time racing with the locals

we raced stock cars on the Daytona Oval

 

here are the results

it was a small but fun crowd 

 

1st place Clyde Romero 2nd place Hugh Hampton 3rd place Kirby Palm

 

1st place was Hugh Hampton 2nd place Clyde Romero 3rd place Kim Lander

 

The Coupe race was a blast and a fight to the finish

this is what separated 1st from 2nd place !

1 place Wayne Thomas 2nd place Clyde Romero 3rd place Kirby Palm 

 

 

1st place Wayne Thomas 2nd place Kirby Palm 3rd place Clyde Romero 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Clyde Romero]

Well, I am off this weekend to go to Chance's race in Washington State

flying into Spokane Washington then drive 2 hours to the track for a good weekend of racing

this will be my first race where they are using the SPEC TIRE Rule

I applauded Chance for doing this race this way 

I like this rule personally

but the only issue I see coming is that what do you do if you find a racer who has changed his or her tires 

during the race?

what's the penalty?

Also, will the winners of the said class have their cars impounded to make sure they in fact used the SPEC TIRE?

Lots of if's here don't you think? 

Slot Car racers are very smart on slipping by the rules, we've seen this before with bodies and gears

All of us are used to rules in our daily routine yet it seems we tend to discard them we want too

I think if you get caught cheating in Retro your name goes on a list much like the PRO LIST

and your banned from racing Retro

yes, its severe but it would discourage cheating 

The way I see it if you are cheating at this, which is just small toy electric cars, what else are you cheating at?

Anyway, that's my 2 cents on this subject

 

 

some of my cars for this race

I might not be fast

but I will always look good!

See you at the track 

 

Clyde

 

 

 

 

[MG Brown]

 

Well, I am off this weekend to go to Chance's race in Washington State

flying into Spokane Washington then drive 2 hours to the track for a good weekend of racing

 

Sending the very BEST wishes for a fun and successful weekend of brotherhood and speed.

[Bill from NH]

I see some Bob Hughes painted bodies in your photos posted above. Bob is local to me & I first met him in 1996. He's an excellent airbrush painter. 

[Dave Crevie]

Good luck buddy!

[Clyde Romero]

I just got back from Racing at KF Slot Car Track 

West Richland Washington 

Had a great time there

big crowd 

Chance Overholt owns it

here is a picture of the track we raced on last week

it was a handout motor race as well 

also, a spec tire race and it was great

here is a picture of the way the tires were marked your race fee included a set a tires

$30 a race which includes a set of tires $50 for the Handout motor race with a set of tires 

each class had a different color marking so you could not use the tires from a previous race 

no charge for pit pass or practice 

 tires worked fine no problems no complaints whatsoever 

had a couple of podiums in concourse and 1 win 

I won my race in F-1

it was a move up race, so I got hammered in the next race 

there were plenty of door prizes and everyone got something

plenty of food and drinks as well

Chance gave away his winning Can Am car as a door prize!

I plan on coming back next year, it's a haul to get there from Atlanta but I thoroughly enjoyed myself and made new friends

Chance puts on a great event 

That's it for me

my next event will be at the Viper Pit in June then I drive out to Duffy's for the race in July

busy summer for me slot car racing

Thanks for listening and see you at the track!

 

 

Clyde 

 

[Dominator]

Glad you had a gteat time Clyde. We will miss you at Palooza

[Clyde Romero]

Just got back from the Viper Pit 

had a great time 

here are some of pictures

could not pots all the pictures the file was too big 

 

it was a great time

always at the Viper Pit

 

my next race will be a Duffy's out west

until then

 

Clyde 

 

 

[Clyde Romero]

Well, I leave for Denver at the end of this month and I wanted to get a head start on this race

getting my cars ready tires etc.

not that its's going to matter but at least I have to try! 

Anyway 

driving this time from Atlanta because I cant's stand the Denver airport

the trains that connect the terminals are always broken and they charge crazy 

prices for rental cars out there

it's always a good time a Duffy's track 

here are my cars that I am taking

 you me, if you can't be fast look good!

look for my race report after the race

hope to see some familiar faces at the race

until then 

 

Clyde 

 

 

[Matt Sheldon]

Going to be a great time! Be safe and looking forward to having you attend again. 

[Clyde Romero]

Well, I just got back from Duffy's Retro Race

had a fabulous time out there again

Great bunch of racers

Duffy's Team puts on a First Class Retro Race 

This was my second visit and I will be going back next year for sure.

 

First up was stock car

I came in 2nd in my race & I won Concours in that class.

 

Next race was Handout Motor Coupe 

I was leading in this race and got hit on the lead on which caused me to be a Rider.

There nothing worse than being a rider as you get on to the lead on;

because you think you have control of your car, but you don't!

So lost laps because of my broken gear.

 

 

Next race F-1 

I won my race and Concours

 

Can-Am 

A hard-fought race & almost got second!

 

 

Well, that's it had a great time

Looking forward to next year's race at Duffy's

 

My next big race will be the Fall Brawl

See you there

 

Clyde