Zap Racing

A few of U have mentioned some interest in checking out the slot cars, that I am involved with, that I have referred to in some of my posts. Well, this weekend is a good opportunity in that there is a Texas Championship Points race this Sat and Sun at the slot car track in Katy.

The address is 615 S. Mason--about 3/4 of a mile to a mile south of I-10 on S. Mason, on the left--in the Sears home improvement store strip center--next to Fuzzy's Pizza. Ph.--281-599-9040

They will be racing 7 different classes based on motors and body styles. These re NOT the HO size cars like U might see at X-mas. These are 1/24th scale--like the models U might have built as a kid-- About 6 inches long!

Racing will start about 10am both days and go until early evening (Sun may want to get there no later than 3pm). I plan on being there Sat afternoon/evening, and Sun early afternoon. Come check it out!

U WILL be amazed how fast the cars are! The Pro unlimited class (Sun afternoon), run the 155ft. road course track in a little over 1.5 seconds in qualifying and race laps of 1.9 seconds per lap!!! Think about that for a second! I don't race anymore cause they are so fast I can't see the cars anymore!.

IT IS FREE TO WATCH!

Wheel Spin

Gotta love air-conditioned-racing in August.

They still run in real slots?, you know, peg in groove?

Zap Racing

Just like the 60's--only a LOT faster!!! A LOT FASTER!!!

Larry Dunlap

Shoot, I wish Id read this last Friday. That place is literally right around the corner from my house. I go to that Sears Hardware all the time.

Camaroz29

iTrader: (3)

Same here, I live right across the street from that Sears and go there often myself. Now that I think about it I've seen your car at that intersection before, sounded good!

Zap Racing

U guys should still drop by there sometime

12 to 9 Tue thru Fri
11 to 11 Sat
noon (maybe 1) to 9 Sun

I think

Camaroz29

iTrader: (3)

I'll definitely have to. I was also intrigued by your proposal of using that parking lot as a GTG spot, that would suit me 100% since I live right around the corner at the Cimarron/Mason intersection.

Larry Dunlap

REally! have you been to the meets before? YOur car looks nice in that little pic in the sig. I live down Cimarron Parkway off Mason a couple of stop signs. We should get together sometime and check out each others cars.

Yeah removing the cats really made a big difference in the sound. I might have a shot at winning best sounding car at idle now. Before you could hardly hear it at idle.

Camaroz29

iTrader: (3)

I also live off Cimarron Parkway, in Cimarron Apts. I just moved in on August 1st, and have only been back in Texas since July 2nd. I stayed in Fulshear before the 1st, but am originally from the DFW area. I lived in NY for a year and decided to come back because it was definitely no fun up there.

Zap Racing

I will be going to the slot car track this coming Fri night--probably about dark--going to start racing in the Fri night class of racing. Am building a car but won't have it ready for a week or 2. Drop on by for a few minutes if U want to. I'll give U the nickel guided tour.

Camaroz29

iTrader: (3)

I'll see if I can make it around 8 or so, since I just live around the corner. Hopefully after work tomorrow I can get my Z28 registered so I can bring it.

Larry Dunlap

Please try to come by for a few minutes at least. I would love to see your car. I will be there.

Camaroz29

iTrader: (3)

I can make it, but my car can't. I couldn't get it registered today since my proof of insurance for it has yet to arrive in the mail. You'd think that my insurance card for my truck would be enough to prove that I was covered, but not in their books.

Wheel Spin

Call 'em. They will usually fax/e-mail it to you right away. (most will).

Camaroz29

iTrader: (3)

I know, but right now to save money I'm on my girlfriend's insurance policy. Also it is a law in this state to be on each other's insurance if you live together. She doesn't get off work until 5:30 so I'm screwed. I'm thinking about just putting one of her plates on it and taking it over there though, it is literally just around the corner.