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austinhealey
06-23-2011, 09:51 AM
Having just moved to the Villages. Being a car guy,I thought I would like to have fun with slot cars again,having not done this for over 35 years.Well I set up in my garage a track layout and i was wondering? Is there anyone who has my thoughts? Is there a slot car club in the Villages?If anyone is interested or knows somewhere I could find out please get back to me Don @ e-mail, fsufan1952@yahoo.com
champion6
06-23-2011, 11:24 AM
I'm not sure about slot cars specifically, but you should look into The Villages Motor Racing Fan Club, www.villagesracingclub.com As the name says, they love ALL types of racing, mostly full-size vehicles. But they have just begun to organize RC racing. My point is some members may also share your enthusiasm for slot cars.
Golf-Tinker
06-23-2011, 11:29 AM
Here is link to the list of current clubs in The Villages:

http://www.districtgov.org/images/ClubsListing.pdf
austinhealey
06-23-2011, 11:30 AM
Thank You , I will try them out,Don
Iowa Hawkeye
06-26-2011, 02:59 PM
I might be interested. Long time since I played with slots. What size- 1/32?
mfp509
06-26-2011, 05:30 PM
Someone mentioned this a long time ago and I was interested but I don't think it ever materialized. I am a female and would like to race if there were other females. Keep me posted. I don't believe there is a slot car club in TV.
jfolson01
06-26-2011, 07:45 PM
Don count me in. I usually play golf in the morning and then off to the pool for a refreshing dip. Once done with the pool it's off to one of the nine country clubs for lunch.

long live Ballards design

see you mid month

from Tamarind Grove :pepper2:
JimPete
06-26-2011, 08:10 PM
I played with slots a long time ago. Can you still get bits and pieces to build them? :shrug:
gmcneill
06-26-2011, 10:40 PM
I played with slots a long time ago. Can you still get bits and pieces to build them? :shrug:

A google search indicates, Yes you can! In fact, there is an impressive slot car race track/store in Ocoee, just down the turnpike a bit. miraclemileraceways.com
gmcneill
06-26-2011, 10:46 PM
Someone mentioned this a long time ago and I was interested but I don't think it ever materialized. I am a female and would like to race if there were other females. Keep me posted. I don't believe there is a slot car club in TV.

Intending no offense...in fact offering support and encouragement: Lack of other female racers hasn't stopped Danica Patrick; it shouldn't stop you, M!

If this slot car thing gets on track (hah!) you better get in there and start swapping paint! Life's too short, and you deserve to life it your way.
bluedog103
06-27-2011, 09:02 PM
Don count me in. I usually play golf in the morning and then off to the pool for a refreshing dip. Once done with the pool it's off to one of the nine country clubs for lunch.

long live Ballards design

see you mid month

from Tamarind Grove :pepper2:

We were all wondering if you could make it.