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SITE SEARCHLate Breaking News Items…Note On Site Navigation: The menu bar automatically slides open from the left edge of the screen as you move the mouse over it. Moving the mouse away will cause the bar to slide back in.Important General Comment: HOCOC enjoys supporting HO racing by sanctioning races. With HO racing covering a wide expanse of the USA and growing in popularity we acknowledge such and include notice of notable events taking place from North to South, East to West and Sea to Shining Sea. We do this in support of HO racing across the land. Making you aware of HO activities. And in hope of gaining some recognition and visibilty ourselves. Our goal is defined to encourage participation and use HOCOC when possible. But certainly there are many organized groups and clubs who have been up and running successfully for years. We salute them and from time to time we will let you know of any major events they may have in their schedules. Some that come to mind would be; The Spring Fling(Jim Nagy), Fray In Ferndale(Rich Phillis), The Boneshaker(Mark Frazin), The G-Jet Enduro(John Stezelecki), The ECHORS Events(Hiram Durant), The Livoniapolis 500(Jan & Austin Lesterhuis), The Southern 500 at Mopar Mountain(Ron Fields), The Southern 500 at The Low Country Motorplex, The Grillin' 'N Chillin' 500(Jim, my last name really is, Hoar), National Sportsman Championship(NSCS) HOCOC Sanctioned Point Series & Championship, Posted 07/25/2010 – Ohio Cup Results
From the desk of a Central Ohio Group Member
The sun has set on the 2010 version of the Ohio Cup. We would like to thank the 30 racers from as far away as Maine and Texas who participated in this years running of the event. The weather was hot and so was the racing action. A new champion was crowned this year and I will give a rundown in a minute but would like to thank some people first. I will start with the wives of the COHORA members who provided the great food and their time in prep and clean-up for the event, even though this is not "their" hobby. The Hilliard Presbyterian Church for allowing us to use their facilities. (This may be the only way to get some of these racers inside a church, LOL!) We would also like to thank Mike Block for donating his Slottrak software. This racing program is incredible and the help he provides in setup and operation is invaluable as well. It doesn't seem to be enough to just say thanks to these guy's because they keep the hobby alive and progressive but here is a list of our sponsers: Now the results. Jeff Albitz, Jim Buffington, and Joe Murray had to leave before the mains were complete so only 27 racers were in the mains. After 4 minutes per lane on each track the 27th place finisher covered 2.42 actual miles , the winning car traveled 3.08 actual miles. Sure seems like a long distance for a little 2 inch long "toy" car. And here is the finishing order starting with 27th; 27 - John Adams 12749' 26 - Chris Hale 12910' 25 - Paul Hamm 12986' 24 - Jeff King 13449' 23 - Ron Lewis 13633' 22 - Don Berbel 13769' 21 - Cecil Reeder 13859' 20 - Charlie Benson 14211' 19 - Steve Roehll 14474' 18 - Bruce Gordon 14484' 17 - Anthony Zampelli 14498' 16 - Danny Rinehart 14525' 15 - Fritz Heberling 14729' 14 - Derek Sheaffer 14962' 13 - Bill Taylor 15073' 12 - Doug Elton 15119' 11 - Mark Frazin 15178' 10 - Bill Kurtz 15456' 9 - Myron Benner 15544' 8 - Ryan Peoples 15584' 7 - Brad Morgan 15674' 6 - Mike Block 15787' 5 - Hiram Durant 15899' 4 - Jerry Boswell 15979' 3 - Ken Ott 16097' 2 - Paul Kniffen 16103' 1 - 2010 CHAMPION - Charley Karnes 16238'Congrats to Charley for a great race win. His name will be engraved onto the Ohio Cup alongside 2008 winner Ryan Peoples and 2009 co-winners Travis Joop and Paul Kniffen. Maybe next year he can defend his crown, maybe we will have a new champion. Regardless, we are already looking forward to next years Ohio Cup and we hope you will be too. Hope to see you there. Posted 07/24/2010 – Meat In the Middle Photos
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Posted 07/05/2010 – The Southern 500
From Doyle Racing Performance The Southern 500 was and is a landmark race that Nascar attempted to eliminate. A group of dedicated HO racers who represented those who disagreed that the Souithern 500 should be eliminated/replaced took up the torch and for years ran the HO equivalent of the Southern 500. Nascar has since reinstated the race to the acceptance of many who believe the race is an institution that must be in the Nascar racing venues. Ron Fields of Limestone Tennesse wears the crown for his annual efforts to promote and put this race weekend on. This year due to our economy Ron has handed the event off to another site. I provide the link to the information on this race weekend. I have regretfully been unable to attend and participate. But these are some of the best people and racers the hobby of HO slot car racing can offer. If you might be able to attend, this information should help you out. Click the 2nd link to visit the files for this event listed on the Southern Sportsman Group Racing website.  The 1964 Southern 500 Southern Sportsman Racing Posted 07/04/2010 – Race Rules Updated For 2010-2011
From the desk of Rich Dumas Posted 06/29/2010 – Summer Series, Race#1
From the desk of Russ Upton Posted 06/23/2010 – Class Rules Updated For 2010-2011
From the desk of Rich Dumas Posted 06/20/2010 – New England Summer Series-1st Race
From the desk of Russ Upton Hi Guys, Posted 06/10/2010 – New England Summer Series(3 tracks, 4 races)
From the desk of Russ Upton Hi Guys, Posted 06/05/2010 – JW Webpage Link CHANGE!!
JW Speed Parts Posted 05/18/2010 – SCCOTTT Race NOTICE
The Slot Car Club Of The Twin Tiers Jeff Collins enters the Spring Is In 250 as the favorite after winning the Joe Jet 250 in March and the United Way 250 in April. Collins has had the measure of the field, who will step up to the plate and challenge him? Warren Lux had a shot at the United Way 250 but came up short. Larry Weaver has been fast at times, but inconsistent. Matt Ulinger made a SCCOTTT final for the first time in April, and could jump up to the join the fight for the win. Jeff "Hoss" Phoenix also had the speed in April and he will be looking to make amends after a gear failure cost him a shot at the final. Posted 05/17/2010 – '2010 Nationals'
Major Race Event NOTICE Posted 05/15/2010 – 'Monsters of the South(May 1-2) Recap'
from the desk of Kevin Browning Posted 05/10/2010 – '2010-2011 HOCOC Race Schedule'
from the desk of Al Perschilli The 2010 - 2011 HOCOC racing season will see events held on the following dates: Posted 05/07/2010 – 'New Website Up'
Russ Upton & CRB Products Posted 05/06/2010 – 'Fellow Racer Down'
But Not Out, Steve Nilson Posted 05/04/2010 – 'Back In Time!'
Rick Mariscal's Pronyne Motorsports Museum Posted 05/02/2010 – 'NSC Championship Results'
Speed Weekend
Best Appearing Car : Richard Dumas #0 Jalopy On this day Jim Tyma had nice 4th place in the Sportsman, although not showing in the Fairgrounds he was just out of the top 4 and was 5th in the Jalopy class. As a novice(rookie) Jim has made strides and not just drive but race a car better and better. This was a day of success for Big Jim. Posted 05/01/2010 – 'SPONSORS of NSC SPEED WEEKEND'
Our Valuable Supporters Posted 04/27/2010 – 'PHOTOS of NSC SPEED WEEKEND'
Courtesy of Rich Dumas Posted 04/27/2010 – 'NSC SPEED WEEKEND'
My Comments Posted 04/26/2010 – 'LCHORS RACE NOTICE/REMINDER'
from Kevin Browning You need to bring Fairgrounds 1950 to 1969 body guide pin rear tires- Tuff Ones tools to build a car We will have some tires and bodys here to use or buy if needed. This race does cost $10.00 but you get to keep the car you build and race along with food and drink on saturday and door prizes. We will decide as a group for sunday. If any of you want to set up a vendor space or bring parts to sell please bring your goods. Practice Friday 4pm till ??. If enough want to, we can have a race on my new TKO Friday night after practice. Doors open on Saturday at 8 am. Race starts at 11 am, 30 mins to build a car and test session. Then racing on 3 tracks. We will have a racers vote on what time to start Sundays' race. I know some will want to start early so they can head home. I will se you all on Fri. night or Sat. morn.
thanks, May 1st & 2nd, 2010 May 1st & 2nd, 2010 Posted 04/23/2010 – 'SPONSOR RECOGNITION'
from the desk of Russ Upton, Race Director
Posted 04/21/2010 – 'NUVOLARI ENDURO PHOTOS'
from John Stezelecki
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A major inaugeral event took place in Kansas City. I have raced in local eents and several ECHORRS events. The ECHORRs events drew racers from all over. These racers were the best in the hobby. The Kansas City racers are at the top bu8t make no mistake, there are a god number of very knowledgable and skilled racers spread across the country. When you attend most any major event, any listed at the top of this website, you will be treated to a learning and educational environment unlike most racing venues. And of course your parts suppliers are always ready to help!!! The 'Meat In the Middle' was one of those events where you would find the best and most knowledgable parties. This will also produce the best racing as well. I provide the link to Facebook Photos of 'Meat In te Middle'. There are a lot of them. Take time and enjoy the photo tour.
5th Nuvolari Slideshow
'The Boneshaker 2010'| Mark Frazin of the Western PA. is hosting the Boneshaker this weekend. Click the logo to the right to visit the Boneshaker page of the WPSCC. It has all the information as well as a list of awesome competitors from all over!! I have also recieved some live commentary from Southern Sportsman Bill Kurtz as well and alerted to a photo file there: Southern Sportsman Boneshaker Photos |  Not responsible for spelling. |
Posted 04/12/2010 – 'Thunder JET Thunder CUP'
Race Report from Tom Bowman
April 10, 2010 in Chesapeake, Virginia
From time to time, random, I come across race reports. This is a link to the race report of the Thunder Jet Thunder Cup Event by Tom Bowman of BRP Racing. Enjoy a well done report with great photos from their website.
Thunder Jet Thunder Cup Race Report by Tom Bowman
Posted 04/11/2010 – 'SPONSOR APPRECIATION'
And Support. Check out these links...
Check Out the Video & Links
Includes Nantasket Race of March 27, 2010
Nantasket Beach, Hull, Mass. Matthew Patrick
Nantasket Beach, Hull, Mass.
Boneshaker Race Weekend RU
Joe Jet 250, not HOCOC Sanctioned
Aurora 50th
from the desk of Hiram Durant Hiram
from the desk of Matt Patrick(ASRL Commissioner)
Alternates will be used for those that cannot or do not show up for the event. Example if a Gold Cup team member does not make the show, the first person to get on a Gold Cup team will be from the Silver Cup team #1, moving the 1st place driver from Silver Cup team #2 driver on to the Silver Cup Team #1 team and so on... From there on, the alternates will move up according to their finishing position in the qualifiers. I would suggest that any one who was in one of the G-Jet ASRL Shootout Qualifiers to make the show that day. Sincerely,
Upcoming Race Reminder
Includes Bog Dog Shootout
From the desk of Al Perschilli
Messages from the desks of Rich, Dr. Speed, Dumas & Al Perschilli
Rich Dumas
Al Perschilli
RACE COMMENTARY, Feb. 6th, 2010
Freezin' 250
Pictures from the Fray courtesy of Bruce Gordon
Unofficial Fray 2010 Individual Results
Links to Schedule & Contacts
CRB Raceway
Big Dog Shootout At Dr. Speed's East Haven Raceway
CRB Raceway
CRB Raceway
East Coast Guys
HO MADNESS
from SCCOTTT, The Freezin' 250
from Jim Nagy
Jim Nagy & the Slot Pro Family
from Jim Nagy
Latest Video
Racing from the South Thanks RU
From the Slot Car Club of the Twin Tiers
from Bill Kurtz &
Race Announcement
Race Announcement
From HOCOC
Promoter: Jim Nagy
2nd Annual Xmas Race, Dec. 6th
Non HOCOC Sanctioned Activities
VHORS CLASSIC STOCK Results from Matt Patrick
Jalopy Results from Matt Patrick
Thanksgiving
Big Bend Speedway
Turkey Derby @ Big Bend
Change Immediate HOCOC Racing CommitteePosted 11/22/2009 – "Turkey Derby Race Results"
They're Coming
Be there for the MADNESS!!
As of 21, November, With Turkey Derby
Ethan Duda Fundraiser
From the desk of Rudy Thanks,
Matt's Jalopy
A Happy 'HOCOC' Halloween
from the desk of Matt Patrick
from the desk of Al Perschilli
Race Is On As Scheduled
Race Cancelled Thanks
Matt Patrick Serves Notice To the Competition!! Coming at Ya!!!!!!!!!! Coupe, Fairgrounds & New Grand National!!!
Sat., November 21st, 2009
Race #2, The Barnstormer
Race #2, The Barnstormer
Day Three
From the desk of Dennis Rutherford RU
Second Race Event
Updated thru Sizzler
The following links are to those cottage industries who support HOCOC and the HO Racing Community. Please check out their websites and parts merchandise that have helped with all aspects of HO racing;
Team BRP Tom Bowman
JW's HO Speed Parts Jim Walters
Parts Pig Dennis Sieck
Slot Pro Speedway Racing Products Jim Nagy
VRP Slot Racing Vickers Racing Products
Stafford Motor Speedway Legendary Connecticut Modified Speedway
Posted 04/06/2010 – 'GREENBRIER RACEWAYS'
They are located in ochester New York and here are some links;
GREENBRIER RACEWAY'S
THUNDERJET CHALLENGE
GREENBRIER RACEWAY'S
THUNDERJET CHALLENGE RULES
HOSCAR Club Index Page
Posted 04/05/2010 – 'NSCS STANDINGS'
The standings are now up and current as of the last race at Nantasket Beach on March 27, 2010.
Click here or the link in the slide open menu to see where you are?
Current National Sportsman Championship Series Standings
Posted 04/01/2010 – 'Fenders At the Beach'
Saturday March 27, 2010
First up was the ASRL Championship Shootout and with a lot of guys having prior commitments there was plenty of moving up to be had by drivers not finishing in the top slots. The gold #2 was the winner for the day with only two of its original members being in the lineup with both Russ Upton and John Stezelecki moving up and joining the two originals of Rich Audette and Matt Patrick. Second place gold cup team #1 consisted of all moved-up runners from both the silver team #1, #2 and alternates; they were Bill Craven, Pat Dube, Rich Dumas and Jim Hoar, a very good show they put on as only 76 laps separated the two teams after nearly 2 hours of racing.
ASRL Shootout Gold Cup Team Winner, 1st Place
Team #2 total laps 1103
Rich Audette
John Stezelecki
Russ Upton
Matt Patrick
ASRL Shootout Second Place
Team #1 total laps 1027
Bill Craven
Pat Dube
Jim Hoar
Rich Dumas
ASRL Shootout Silver Cup Winner, 1st Place
Team #2 total laps 523
Paul Ryer
Sam Ryer
Tony Howarth
The Mini Indy Classic was next with some very close and exciting racing between all.
The Mini Indy Classic results;
1. Russ Upton
2. Jim Hoar
3. John Stezelecki
4. Matt Patrick
5. Rich Dumas
6. Pat Dube
7. James Graneu
8. Rich Audette
9. Dave Howarth
10. Sam Ryer
11. Tony Howarth
The NSC Sportsman race was last up for the day and Rich Audette showed the field the way around the famed Nuvolari raceway.
NSC Sportsman Race results;
1. Rich Audette
2. Pat Dube
3. John Stezelecki
4. Rich Dumas
5. Paul Ryer
6. Matt Patrick
7. James Graneu
8. Dave Howarth
9. Russ Upton
10. Jim Hoar
11. Tony Howarth
There was an extra event added to the affair for those that chose to stay and that was an IROC G-JET race with cars from Stez's club that races on Wednesday nights.
The IROC G-JET results;
1. James Graneu
2. John Stezelecki
3. Rich Audette
4. Paul Ryer
5. Jim Hoar
6. Pat Dube
7. Dave Howarth
8. Sam Ryer
9. Tony Howarth
10. Matt Patrick
All in all it was a fine day with 12 drivers showing up and having a good time. Thank You, Stez for the hospitality as always!
Posted 03/29/2010 – 'Fenders At the Beach'
Here are some photos from the race. Results to follow.
Tweaking & Tuning On the Nuvolari
The ASL G-Jet Field
The ASRL G-Jet Winning Team Champs
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The Indy Car Field
6
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Sportsman Field
Posted 03/25/2010 – 'The Boneshaker(Mark Frazin)'
Although not HOCOC sanctioned races reported such as this one are definitely endorsed!! Visit this link for all the information The Boneshaker. Mark Frazin is the hsot of this race and he is located in Mars, PA. Check the website for time(s), date(s), location and anything else you need if attending. His site lists about 45 entries and it is a list of well known names in HO racing. I can't make it but if I could I would as this is a terrific race connected with The Western Pennsylvania Slot Car Club. It may be listed down as a club event. There's no question if you can make this race you should.Posted 03/20/2010 – 'SCCOTTT Race Announcement'
3/16/10
The Race: The 4th Annual Joe-Jet 250 & Brass Wars Presented by Joe-Jets T-Jet bodies.
When: Saturday, March 27, 2010. The track will be open at 9am for practice. Pre-race tech for the Brass Wars support race begins at 11:15, driver's meeting at 11:45, qualifying to start thereafter.
Location: The Slot Car Club of the Twin Tiers, 2117C Grand Central Ave., Horseheads, NY
The Track: The Bowman Grand Champion. 83.5', 18 turns
The Cars: Aurora Thunderjets run to SCCOTTT Super Stock rules, (similar to Fray or VHORS.) & vintage Brass HO cars. Contact SCCOTTT for complete rules.
The Joe Jet 250 promises to be one of the most interesting events in SCCOTTT history. Larry Weaver enters the race as the favorite after winning two straight Majors. While he may be the favorite, the last two Majors have been extremely close and he will face stiff competition from the quickly improving Jeff Collins, Scott Udave, Warren Lux and Mark Webster. With only a slight turn of events any one of these four could have topped Weaver over the last two months. Other potential winners include Jeff "Hoss" Phoenix and Dave Van Duzer.
The Brass Wars will likely come down to a battle between Joe Saccomanno and Ernie Langford. Both have built innovative brass cars in the past and both are looking for their first SCCOTTT Majors win.
Posted 03/20/2010 – 'SCCOTTT NEWS'
In 1960 the Aurora Plastics Corporation introduced HO scale slot car racing to American shores and a legend was born. 50 years later, despite being out of business for nearly 30 years, Aurora remains the definitive name in HO racing and the cars continue to be raced all over the world. The Aurora 50th Anniversary 250 was held at the SCCOTTT facility in Horseheads, NY on Saturday February 27 to celebrate this great heritage. Despite strong lake effect snows in the Buffalo area, and the rest of New York State still recovering from a recent snow storm, 8 drivers from across the state gathered for the race.
Entry List
Jeff Collins, Newfield, NY - Self - BRP Ford GT40 Spena Edition
Matt Metcalf, Corning, NY - Self - BRP Tesla
Ernie Langford, Albany, NY - Self - Davis Porsche 911 Turbo
Jeff 'Hoss' Phoenix - Self - Zoomin' Motosports Ferrari 288GTO
Joe Saccomanno, Alden, NY - Joe Jets - Joe Jet Porsche 911GT3
Sean Swartout, Horseheads, NY - KRD Racing - BRP Porsche 911GT2
Scott Udave, Buffalo, NY - Self - Davis Porsche 911GT3
Larry 'Dream' Weaver, Moravia, NY - Self/KRD Racing - Zoomin' Motorsports Corvette C6
Qualifying
Jeff Collins was out in the first group and was going for two poles in a row at SCCOTTT Majors after grabbing pole the week before in the Blizzard 200 Trans Am race. His mark of 73 laps would hold up for the top spot. Larry Weaver was going for two T-Jet Majors poles in a row after last months Freezin’ 250, but he fell just 14 track sections short. Ernie Langford was solid in third, while only two laps separated the next four drivers. Scott Udave had mechanical problems hold him back but still managed 4th. Sean Swartout had his best ever run, also on 70 laps. Jeff 'Hoss' Phoenix and Joe Saccomanno were next, both on 69. Matt Metcalf rounded out the field.
1| 73 - Jeff Collins
2| 73 - Larry Weaver
3| 71 - Ernie Langford
4| 70 - Scott Udave
5| 70 - Sean Swartout
6| 69 - Jeff 'Hoss' Phoenix
7| 69 - Joe Saccomanno
8| 65 - Matt Metcalf
Semi Final Round
Semi #1
Semi-Final #1 featured Collins, Langford, Swartout and Saccomanno
The opening lap featured a three-way battle between Collins, Langford and Saccomanno right up until the final corner where Saccomanno and Langford tangled, leaving Collins to lead the first lap. On lap two Collins made a mistake which allowed Langford into the lead. In the second segment Collins closed on Langford and took over the lead. From there he simply pulled away. Langford and Saccomanno gave good chases, but both would have to watch the second semi to know their fate. Win, lose or draw, Saccomanno’s 71 was a career best for the Buffalo-area racer. Swartout struggled at times and dropped two laps off of his pace to finish fourth and elimination.
1| 75 - Jeff Collins
2| 72 - Ernie Langford
3| 71 - Joe Saccomanno
4| 68 - Sean Swartout
Semi #2
Semi-Final #2 featured Weaver, Udave, Phoenix and Metcalf
It was 'Hoss' Phoenix leading lap one, but Weaver quickly took the top spot on lap 2. He would lead most of the opening segment until a couple of late crashes. That allowed the lurking Udave to take the lead. At the same time both Phoenix and Metcalf were struggling to find a pace, which kept the corner marshals busy. In the second segment Udave and Weaver held station, while Phoenix clawed his way back into contention for the win. Weaver took the lead away from Udave in the 3rd segment but, critically for him, he could not put him away. In the final segment Udave took the lead back one final time and pulled away to a fine win and a berth in the final. Weaver held on for second, also making the final, while Phoenix’s late race charge came up short.
1| 73 - Scott Udave
2| 72 - Larry Weaver
3| 71 - Jeff “Hoss” Phoenix
4| 63 - Matt Metcalf
The Aurora 50th Anniversary Final
The Aurora 50th Anniversary Final featured 11 minute segments and drivers Jeff Collins, Scott Udave, Ernie Langford and Larry Weaver. With a two lap margin over the field Collins entered as the favorite. He had won the Blizzard 200 for non-magnetic 1/32 cars on the back of a strong final round performance the week before and now he was looking to do it again. Udave had picked up three laps between qualifying and the Semis, could he improve enough to challenge Udave? Langford had been consistent throughout the day, but his car didn't seem to have the pace of the others. Weaver, going for two SCCOTTT Major T-Jet wins in a row, had qualified second but now found himself gridded fourth for the final and facing the longest odds.
At the start of the race it was Weaver leading lap one, but not for long. Collins quickly took over the lead and Udave followed him past Weaver shortly thereafter. Despite being in the gutter lanes Collins and Udave battled for the top spot throughout the first segment, with Collins just in front. At the end of the first segment those two were joined by Weaver on the lead lap, while Langford found himself four laps down.
In the second segment Collins continued to lead, but, despite being out of the gutter lane, he could not pull away from the field. Behind him Weaver, now in the dreaded red gutter lane, and Udave waged a great battle for second place. Udave was clearly the quickest car on the track. He would close on Weaver, challenge for the spot, but then make a mistake and drop back. In the meantime Weaver was putting in the drive of the race. Despite being in the slowest lane he was fending off Udave and also slowly but steadily closing on Collins. At this critical juncture, when Collins needed to put Weaver away, he simply could not. At the halfway point, after twenty two minutes of racing, the top three were still on the lead lap.
In the third segment the race took it's final shape. Collins and Udave were in Gutter lanes once more. Weaver, brimming with confidence after his gutter lane performance, caught Collins for the lead. They fought hard, swapping the lead three times. Finally Weaver emerged on top and began to pull away. Udave was still running quickly, but mistakes were costing him dearly. With 3 minutes, 54 seconds remaining in the segment Weaver put Udave a lap down. The top three had been on the same lap for a total of 28 minutes, 6 seconds - a new record. With 2m, 20s remaining, Weaver lapped Collins. At the end of three segments Weaver lead by one lap over Collins and three over Udave.
In the final segment Collins was now in the fastest lane and needed to make his move. Unfortunately for him Weaver was not going to let him do it easily. At the start of the segment Weaver put him down a second lap. Collins managed to get that one back and closed on Weaver for a short time, but it was too little, too late. Despite setting the race’s fastest lap at 8.914, this day would belong to the T-Jet veteran Weaver. It was his second T-Jet Majors win in a row and his 8th overall at SCCOTTT/PRR, which is good for 4th on the all-time win list.
1| 250 - Larry Weaver
2| 248 - Jeff Collins
3| 247 - Scott Udave
4| 234 - Ernie Langford
The Aurora 50th Anniversary Overall Results
1| 395 - Larry Weaver
2| 396 - Jeff Collins
3| 390 - Scott Udave
4| 377 - Ernie Langford
5| 140 - Joe Saccomanno
6| 140 - Jeff 'Hoss' Phoenix
7| 138 - Sean Swartout
8| 128 - Matt Metcalf
SCCOTTT's Friday Night 1/32 Racing Series runs every Friday evening with races beginning at 7:00 PM. Current classes are World Sportscar Championship, (WSC,) Trans-Am, Ninco WRC and 1/24. Call or e-mail for rules.
**The United Way 250 race for charity will be held on April 24, 2010**
The Slot Car Club Of The Twin Tiers is a non-profit group of enthusiasts dedicated to promoting slot car racing in the Southern Tier of NY and the Northern Tier of PA. Please stop in or check out the club web site.
Slot Car Club Of The Twin Tiers
2117C Grand Central Ave.
Horseheads, NY 14845
Web Site
Old Site
For more information such as rules etc. contact SCCOTTT
Posted 03/12/2010 – 'The MEAT In the MIDDLE',
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXMAHOR-ECHORR Annual Tournament
"The MEAT in the Middle" is on at Hotracks on 07/16/10 to 07/18/10
MAHOR-ECHORR Annual Tournament
The first annual "MEAT in the Middle" (MAHOR-ECHORR Annual Tournament) will be held at Hotracks in Independence Missouri (www.hotracks.us) on the weekend of 07/16/10 to 07/18/10. This is an opportunity for racers from both Coasts to join the KC racers for some racing, eating and drinking!! We will have a G-jet IROC, a random Team event and possibly 2 individual events during the weekend. We will be giving away sponsor prizes, plaques and have some real Bar-B-Que going on in the parking lot throughout the weekend. I am also going to try to get some collectors to have some stuff on hand outside. The entry fee will be $30 per racer for the weekend; this will include all races, practice time and eats.
Here is the tentative schedule and format for the weekend:
I am hoping we can get as many racers from both side of the country to come out and enjoy a KC style event and Bar-B-Que.
Stay tuned for updates.....
Posted 02/24/2010 – 'ASRL NEWS'
ASRL Teams for the upcoming ASRL G-JET Shootout
to be held on Saturday March 27, 2010 on the Famed
Nuvolari Race Track at Nantasket Beach Speedway;
GOLD Team #1
Rudy Urban
Rick Hubbert
Paul Moreau
Rick Morrissette
Silver Team #1
Rich Dumas
John Stezelecki
Bill Bonsna
Jim Hoar
Gold Team #2
Manual Pino
Matthew Patrick
Trent Bradbury
Rich Audette
Silver Team #2
Al Perschilli
Pat Dube
Russ Upton
Vince Tamburo
Matthew G. Patrick
Bill Craven, Bryan Bright, Tony Howarth, John Reimels, Dave Bryden, Thomas Alajarz, Mark Kaminski, Mary Darman,
Billy Grace, Anthony Zampelli, Greg Burnstein, Dave Howarth, Hector Meledez, Ellis Goodlette.
Posted 02/23/2010 – 'Fenders At the Beach'
Posted 02/23/2010 – 'Sportsman Points' Updated
The NSCS Season Points have been updated and are current with the Big Dog Shootout. Click the link here or the link in the slider menu on the left.
NSCS STANDINGS
Posted 02/22/2010 – 'BIG DOG SHOOTOUT' Results
East Haven Raceway, East Haven, CT.
Big Dog Shootout Race Results
NSCS Event #1
Position Driver Car #
1st Russ Upton 20
2nd Rick Hubbert 17
3rd Al Perschilli 3
4th Rich Dumas 15
5th Ritchie Audette 06
6th Mark Kaminski 10
7th Rudy Urban 38
8th Matt Patrick 1
9th Pat Dube 7
10th Bob Fainsworth 99
11th Jim Tyma 44
Dirt Late Models
Position Driver Car #
1st Ritchie Audette 11X
2nd Bob Fainsworth 0
3rd Mark Kaminski 11
4th Rudy Urban 7
NSCS Event #2
Position Driver Car #
1st Russ Upton 20
2nd Rick Hubbert 17
3rd Ritchie Audette 06
4th Rich Dumas 15
5th Rudy Urban 38
6th Al Perschilli 3
7th Mark Kaminski 10
8th Bob Fainsworth 99
9th Pat Dube 7
10th Jim Tyma 44
11th Matt Patick 1
Vintage Tin
Position Driver Car #
1st Matt Patrick 84
2nd Rick Hubbert 08X
3rd Rudy Urban 34
4th Mark Kaminski 8
Posted 02/18/2010 – 'BIG DOG SHOOTOUT'
Greetings Racers!
The Big Dog Shootout is only days away. For those of you that have never been to East Haven Raceway you should know that the table is only two feet high and stools are available for racers that prefer to sit down while they race. The straights are not quite as long as the ones at Big Bend but you are going to need some horsepower to keep up.
I have a spare Vintage Tin car available, it is getting a fresh paint job today. I also have spare NSC cars.
As usual I will have soda, water and a snack available. For those that want real food there are lots of takeout places within a 5 minute drive.
If anyone needs directions in this age of GPS units please let me know.
Posted 02/07/2010 – 'BIG BEND RACING NEWS'
Place: Big Bend Speedway
102 Overlook Drive
Windsor, Connecticut
Event: Regular Scheduled Race Program
Program Card: Indy Cars, Jalopies, Fray & Classic Stock
Big Bend Speeday kicked off another of it's 09/10 season races this past Saturday. Racers began arriving early Friday evening with Matt, Coupe Man, King of the Coupes, Patrick & Jim, Ayup, Hoar coming in from the Windham Maine area. Gates opened early and the field began to assemble. By race time this event, as have been the previous races, showed a larger than usual field. This event saw a total of 20 racers!!! That's close to double the usual size. They came from Maryland, New York, Mass., Rhode Island, Maine and Connecticut. The event saw 2 very special racers, Hiram, ECHORRS, Durant and Dave, DBL Controllers, Lockwood. Both these racers have an vast amount of knowledge about what makes these cars tick. And Dave Lockwood(DBL Controllers) can talk about how they are controlled to give the average racer insight into that important and valuable part of racing. While Hiram can tell you about the cars themselves he also is a great source of quality parts that he brought. Many at the race availed themselves on this. And Dave Lockwood supplied several DBL controllers for racers to use and give them an idea of DBL quality.
Goes without saying but it must be said that Promoters John and Mary provide more than just racing. They supply food and drink the day long in a friendly and fun atmosphere. John makes his decisions on race day based on what absolutely must be and that which is forgiving and results in keeping racers having a good time and a satisfying experience.
A sidenote: I and others have watched the improvement over time of one particular racer. That racer was 'GREEN' sometime back and had their trouble keeping the car on etc. Tracking out came frequently. Of recent, although not finishing up at the top, this racer has shown great improvement by staying in/on and finishing races. As well, if they have a decent ride they can get around the track very competitively. That racer is a quiet person and is very dependable and reliable to show up to race. POPS has been a very patient racer and is now having a lot more fun. He is also starting to give notice to the competiton that he is there and not to be ignored!!!! Way to go POPS. Steve is very proud of you. Hey, Sydney, Pops is waiting for you!!!
No shows: The following racers had prior committments: Rick, The Hammer, Hubbert, Mark, Killer, Kaminsky and Bill Bonsna.
The roster of racers checking in was as follows;
This field provided some of the finest racing seen at Big Bend and what may well be what racers will see in the future.
The Indy Class Race;
The Jalopy Class Race;
The Fray Class Race;
Classic Stock Race;
TOTALS FOR THE DAY:
DAVE L. 704
HIRAM 698
ANTHONY 696
MANUEL 691
RUDY 680
RICK M. 667
PAUL 653
RICH A. 646
JIM 645
MATT 644
RUSS 642
MARY 635
GREG B. 631
STEVE 622
POPS 607
DAVE 2. 580
JOHN 486
HECTOR 471
THOMAS 331
RON 97(ran the Jalopy Class and left)
Posted 02/03/2010 – 'SCCOTTT News'
12/31/10
14 drivers entered the 9th Annual Freezin' 250 on Saturday January 30, 2010. With temperatures hovering around zero in the morning, the 2010 version of the Freezin' 250 was appropriately named. By contrast the racing was hot in both the support race and the feature. The day saw a first time winner and a former winner repeat for the first time in 5 years.
BIG BLOCK T-JET SUPPORT RACE
Big Block is in its second year at SCCOTTT and is catching on, with many drivers using it as a tune up for the feature.
Warren Lux took pole position by one lap over Larry Weaver. It was a nice run and Lux's first pole at SCCOTTT. Weaver was tops among the Johnny Lightning runners. Jeff Collins and Mark Webster also made the final. Only two laps separated the top four.
1| 72 - Warren Lux
2| 71 - Larry Weaver
3| 70 - Jeff Collins
4| 70 - Mark Webster
5| 68 - Matt Ulinger
6| 66 - John Durbin
7| 65 - Rick Roth
8| 64 - Joe Saccomanno
9| 63 - Dave Van Duzer
10| 62 - Ernie Langford
11| 57 - Jeff 'Hoss' Phoenix
12| 57 - Matt Metcalf
Warren Lux lead at the start from Weaver. He kept the lead through the first half of the race but the other three stayed close. In the third segment Webster pulled himself into the lead. Lux fought back in the final segment and pulled out a half a lap lead. He held on to the end for his first ever final round win at SCCOTTT. He is now one of only 16 drivers with a Majors win in SCCOTTT/PRR history. Weaver had trouble late in the race but was still the top runner using a Johnny Lightning chassis. Webster and Collins kept Lux in sight throughout the race, but had to settle for 2nd and 3rd respectively.
1| 72 - Warren Lux - T-Jet Zoomin’ Motorsports Mercedes
2| 72 - Mark Webster - T-Jet Zoomin’ Motorsports Pontiac GTO.R
3| 71 - Jeff Collins - T-Jet BRP Ford GT Spena Edition
4| 70 - Larry Weaver - JL Tuff One Zoomin’ Motorsports Corvette C6R
THE 9TH ANNUAL FREEZIN' 250
Entry List
Driver, Hometown - Entrant
Don Brenner, Towanda, PA - KRD Racing - Joe Jet Jaguar XJ-220
Jeff Collins, Newfield, NY - Self - BRP Ford GT Spena Edition
John Durbin, Moravia, NY - Mark Webster - Zoomin' Motorsports Pontiac GTO.R
Ernie Langford, Albany, NY - Self - Davis Porsche 911 GT-3
Warren Lux, Springville, NY - Lux Racing, Springville Slot Car Club - Davis Ferrari F430
Matt Metcalf, Corning, NY - Matt Metcalf Racing - BRP Tesla
Jeff 'Hoss' Phoenix, Camillus, NY - Self - Zoomin' Motorsports Ferrari GTO
Rick Roth, Weat Valley, NY - Springville Slot Car Club - Zoomin' Motorsports Bugatti Veyron
Joe Saccomanno, Alden, NY - Joe Jets - Zoomin' Motorsports Toyota Celica
Scott Udave, Buffalo, NY - Self - Davis Porsche 911 GT-3
Matt Ulinger, Springville, NY - Self - Zoomin' Motorsports Bugatti Veyron
Dave Van Duzer, Horseheads, NY - Van Duzer Hobbies, Slot Car Club of the Twin Tiers - Davis Porsche 911 GT-3
Larry “Dream” Weaver, Moravia, NY - KRD Racing - Joe Jet Jaguar XJ-220
Mark Webster, Camillus, NY - Self - Zoomin' Motorsports Pontiac GTO.R
Qualifying
Larry Weaver grabbed pole position, his first pole since May 30, 2004 and his first ever in a race for Super Stock/Fray style T-Jets. Mark Webster, one of the pre-race favorites, was next up, but two laps behind. Two of the other pre-race favorites, Scott Udave and Warren Lux, were next up, joined on 73 laps by 'Hoss' Phoenix. Ernie Langford was the final driver to transfer with 71. John Durbin and Jeff Collins just missed the cut at 70.
1| 76 - Larry Weaver
2| 74 - Mark Webster
3| 73 - Scott Udave
4| 73 - Warren Lux
5| 73 - Jeff 'Hoss' Phoenix
6| 71 - Ernie Langford
7| 70 - John Durbin
8| 70 - Jeff Collins
9| 69 - Dave Van Duzer
10| 66 - Rick Roth
11| 66 - Matt Ulinger
12| 65 - Joe Saccomanno
13| 64 - Matt Metcalf
Las Chance Qualifier
John Durbin stunned everyone with a 74 lap run to crush the LCQ field and advance to the Semis. It was a four lap improvement. Dave Van Duzer was next up with 71 laps. Joe Saccomanno had his best run ever at SCCOTTT and nearly caught Van Duzer’s mark, but fell short and faced elimination. Collins and Ulinger were next up. Rick Roth and Don Brenner were both racing on the Bowman Grand Champion for the first time. Roth, an experienced T-Jet racer, did well to pull 67. Brenner surprised everyone. He was a last minute entry, missing qualifying entirely, and had never run a Super Stock T-Jet before, but still managed 66 laps. Matt Metcalf rounded out the field.
1| 74 - John Durbin
2| 71 - Dave Van Duzer
3| 70 - Joe Saccomanno
4| 69 - Jeff Collins
5| 68 - Matt Ulinger
6| 67 - Rick Roth
7| 66 - Don Brenner
8| 63 - Matt Metcalf
Semi Final Round
Semi #1
Larry Weaver took the lead at the start. Scott Udave closed in to challenge for the lead but then went off track and fell back. Udave eventually moved back into second and threatened Weaver once more. He was the fastest car on the track but mistakes cost him. At the finish Weaver was on top by one lap. Durbin dropped off two laps and found himself on the bubble for making the final. Phoenix struggled with motor problems and was eliminated.
1| 76 - Larry Weaver
2| 75 - Scott Udave
3| 72 - John Durbin
4| 69 - Jeff 'Hoss' Phoenix
Semi #2
Before Semi #2 was to begin, Dave Van Duzer was forced to drop out. That moved Joe Saccomanno into the Semis. It was the first time since March of ’06 that he had made the Semi round in a SCCOTTT Super Stock race.
Webster took the lead at the start and pulled out a decent gap over Lux, with Langford and Saccomanno further back. Eventually Lux began to close that gap and he and Webster developed an intense battle for most of the first half of the race. In the third segment, however, with Lux in the gutter, Webster stretched the lead and nearly put Lux a lap down. In the final segment, with the roles reversed, Lux closed on Webster but he could not quite get to him. The final margin was less than half of a lap.
1| 75 - Mark Webster
2| 74 - Warren Lux
3| 70 - Ernie Langford
4| 69 - Joe Saccomanno
Final
The final featured Weaver, Udave, Webster and Lux. Weaver had been on top all day with his Dave Hendrickson prepared car, but not by much. Udave was gridded second and hungry for his first ever SCCOTTT SS win. Webster was already a SCCOTTT winner and had been close to Weaver all day. Lux was going for the double after winning the Big Block race earlier in the day.
It was Webster who took the lead at the start and pulled away when the other three all went off track on lap two. Eventually things settled down and at the end of the first segment Webster lead Weaver by only 20 track sections. Udave was two laps down with Lux a further lap back. As the second segment began Weaver found his feet and began closing in on Webster. One minute into the segment Weaver closed in an took the top spot. He began to pull away, but then two mistakes allowed Webster back into the top spot. Weaver’s confidence in the car was now showing, however, and he caught Webster up once more. Four minutes into the segment Weaver took over the lead once again. This time it was for good. He pulled away once more and lead Webster by a lap at the half. While Weaver was pulling away, Udave had found his pace as well. He made up his two lap gap to Webster and now the battle was on for 2nd place. Weaver sealed the deal with a strong 3rd segment, stretching out a further four laps and setting the race’s fastest lap in the process. Webster and Udave continued to battle for 2nd during segment 3, but they remained in same position. In the final segment Udave took advantage of Webster finishing in the gutter lane and reeled him in. Four minutes into the segment, he took 2nd spot and never looked back. It was the 7th Majors win of Weaver’s career, but his first SS win since the 2005 Freezin’ 250.
The top three drivers all had fastest race laps 8.8 range with Weaver’s best at 8.853, Udave 8.865 and Webster 8.883.
1| 250 - Larry Weaver
2| 243 - Scott Udave
3| 242 - Mark Webster
4| 236 - Warren Lux
The 9th Annual Freezin’ 250 Overall Results
1| 402 - Larry Weaver
2| 391 - Scott Udave
3| 391 - Mark Webster
4| 383 - Warren Lux
5| 216 - John Durbin
6| 141 - Ernie Langford
7| 142 - Jeff 'Hoss' Phoenix
8| 204 - Joe Saccomanno
9| 140 - Dave Van Duzer
10| 139 - Jeff Collins
11| 134 - Matt Ulinger
12| 133 - Rick Roth
13| 66 - Don Brenner
14| 127 - Matt Metcalf
SCCOTTT's Friday Night 1/32 Racing Series runs every Friday evening with races beginning at 7:00 PM. Current classes are World Sportscar Championship, (WSC,) Trans-Am, Ninco WRC and 1/24. Call or e-mail for rules.
**Stay tuned for big news regarding the April Major on April 24, 2010**
The Slot Car Club Of The Twin Tiers is a non-profit group of enthusiasts dedicated to promoting slot car racing in the Southern Tier of NY and the Northern Tier of PA. Please stop in or check out the club web site.
Slot Car Club Of The Twin Tiers
2117C Grand Central Ave.
Horseheads, NY 14845
Web Site
Old Site
Posted 02/03/2010 – 'FRAY 2010 Photos'
Big congrats in line for Mark, Anthony, Scott and Bruce who went out to the West Coast Fray In Ferndale. or your viewing pleasure here is a link to a huge number of photos of that multi-day event courtesy of Bruce Gordon. Thanks Bruce!!!
Home Racing World, Slot Car Garage
Posted 02/01/2010 – 'FRAY 2010 Results'
Provided by 47th place Bruce Gordon
Posted 01/28/2010 – 'HOPAC'
HOPAC Pacific-Northwest Tour Race Schedule for 2010 Oregon & Washington
HOPAC Racer/Track Contacts Oregon & Washington
HOPAC Rules & Regulations (2010 racing season)
Posted 01/24/2010 – 'HO MADNESS RESULTS'
HO Madness
January 23rd, 2010
CRB Raceway, Willington, CT.
HOCOC Sanctioned
Race Results
National Sportsman Championship Series
Driver Car #
1st Rick Hubbert 17
2nd Rich Morrisette 70
3rd Bill Bonsna 14
4th Greg Burnstein 24
5th Mark Kaminski 10
6th Manuel Pena 35
7th Al Perschilli 3
8th Rich Dumas 15
9th John Stezelicki 0
10th Rudy Urban 38
11th Tom Bussman 02
12th Patrick Dube 99
13th Trent Bradbury 2
14th Matt Patrick 1
15th Jim Tyma 6
16th Paul Moreau 88
17th Rich Audette 10 X
Jalopy's
Driver Car #
1st Rick Hubbert L&M
2nd Manuel Pena 37
3rd John Stezelicki 1 X
4th Greg Burnstein 711
Trans Am
Driver Car #
1st Rick Hubbert 77
2nd Manuel Pena 37
3rd Rich Audette 8
4th Mark Kaminski 15
Open Competition Coupes
Driver Car #
1st Rich Dumas 4
2nd Mark Kaminski 66
3rd Manuel Pena 21
4th Greg Burnstein 9
ASRL (G-Jet) Team Race
1st Place Team - Rudy Urban, Pat Dube, John Stezelicki, Bill Bonsna.
2nd Place Team - Mark Kaminski, Al Perschilli, Rich Dumas, Rick Morrisette.
3rd Place Team - Greg Burnstein, Rick Hubbert, Manuel Pena, Trent Bradbury.
4th Place Team - Rich Audette, Matt Patrick, Paul Moreau, Ellis Goodlette.
Rich Dumas chose to benevolently and generously donate his winnings to the 'Ethan Duda Fund'
Posted 01/24/2010 – 'Upcoming Race Reminder & Flyer'
Please note, Rich has converted his track from the usual road course
to an oval and it will be the track for the BD 'Shootout'.
Posted 01/24/2010 – 'HO MADNESS'
Before going into an overview of the race BIG TIME KUDOS to Host & Promoter Russ Upton who monitored ALL EVENTS from the computer ALL DAY LONG!! He is making the effort to familiarize himself with the computer system setup and actual way the track operates.
Right up there as well was the menu of food supplied by his Lady. Everything was scrumptious!!
As with anything new you wonder! But, Russ Upton took any wonder about CRB Raceway out as he has a triple A facility! One word describes the track, FUN!
The morning hours saw racers coming in. Somewhere around mid morning or so the last entrant came through the door. A head count showed some 18 to 20 racers journeyed to the newest track on the HOCOC circuit, Russ Upton's CRB Raceway!! It's inaugeral event was put to the test by these racers, both the track and the procedure(s). As with anything there were a few kinks to iron out. I was told the track had gotten up and running just the night before and therefore no one had any time to make any test runs. Naturally the lanes were tested for their function but as far as setting up a car as per the track no one had any chnace. But, the playing field was equal for all on that. I can't recall all the names but here are a few who broke the track in by pounding out laps;
Matt 'Coupe Man' PatricK
Rick 'the Hammer' Hubbert
Al 'HOCOC' Perschilli
Trent Bradbury
Rick Morrissette
Paul Moreau
Rich Audet
Mark 'Killer' Kaminsky
Rudy 'the Rooster' Urban
John 'Nantasket Beach Speedway' Stezelecki
Rich 'Dr. Speed' Dumas
Jim Tyma
Manuel Pino
Pat D.
Paul D.
Bill
Tom
And my apologies to others that escape me at the moment.
This race couldn't have gone off without someone stepping up to coordinate checking cars in, prerace tech and post race tech. The experts for that were Matt Patrick and Rick Hubbert!! Your contribution is immeasurable!! Thank you both. And anyone else I overlooked.
The racing finishes and recaps will come in and I will be posting them. With the ASRL team event there was PLENTY of racing for everyone. Can't recall all who won but the team of John Stezelecki, Paul D., Bill and Rudy took the ASRL. Mark Kaminsky was smoking the field had the most total laps for that event.
Sportsman...?
Trans Am....?
Jalopies....?
Coupes......Rich DumasPosted 01/20/2010 – 'HO MADNESS'
The upcoming race this scheduled for this weekend is the Grand Opening Event of Russ Upton's CRB Raceways in Willngton Connecticut. Thanks go out to Dan DeCosmo for his expertise in wiring the track and to all who assisted in setting the track up!! Wednesday January 20th the track will be open for practice and testing to see what is working and isn't on cars and about the track. By race time all should be in place and a good field will decend on the track to put it through it's paces.
From the responses the entry list lineup for this event appears as follows;
Posted 01/18/2010 – Fray In Ferndale
If I heard correctly there will be a team fom the East Coast going out to take on the Fray In Ferndale in a few days. That team consists of;
Bruce Gordon, Anthony Zampelli, Mark Frazin and Bill Kurtz. Not sure if Bill will make this event due to some demands that have put him on call.
Whatever the case we wish them a safe trip and an enjoyable and hopefully a very successful showing at the 2010 Fray In Ferndale.Posted 01/18/2010 – Upcoming Race Announcement
Title:
'HO MADNESS' Date:
Saturday January 23, 2010 Time:
9:00 am to 9:00 am
Location:
CRB Raceway Street:
7 Spak Road City State Zip:
Willington, CT., 06279
Promoter:
Russ Upton
Phone:
860-281-4690 or 860-684-4445
Notes:
ASRL, NSCS Sportsman, Trans-Am & Jalopy's.
$10.00 Entry Fee. Walk in's welcomed.
Limited loaner cars available.
HOCOC Sanctioned
Posted 01/17/2010 – Upcoming Race Announcement
The Race: The 9th Annual Freezin' 250
When: Saturday, January 30, 2010. The track will be open at 9am for practice. Pre-race tech for the Big-Block support race begins at 11:15, driver's meeting at 11:45, qualifying to start thereafter.
Location: The Slot Car Club of the Twin Tiers, 2117C Grand Central Ave., Horseheads, NY
The Track: The Bowman Grand Champion. 83.5', 18 turns
The Cars: Aurora Thunderjets run to SCCOTTT Super Stock rules, (similar to Fray or VHORS.) Contact sccottt1@yahoo.com for complete rules.
Race History: Ryan Hendrickson dominated the 2009 Freezin' 250 with an 11 lap margin over Mark Webster. Dave Van Duzer and Larry Weaver completed the finalists. Gary Weber won the race in '08, Ryan Hendrickson won in '07 and '06, Larry Weaver in '05, Dave Hendrickson in '04, Rici Wood in '03 and Frank Spena Jr. won the inaugural Freezin' 250 in 2002.
The Freezin' 250 promises to be a very exciting race with what will most likely be a very tight field.
Warren Lux enters the Freezin' 250 as the pre-race favorite. Lux was on form with his best ever performance all the way through the Snowball 500 in December. He qualified third with 74 laps, but then fell just short of 76 in the semi-final round, but it was good enough for his first semi win at SCCOTTT ever. In the final he took a solid second place, again his best SCCOTTT finish. Could this be Lux' breakthrough event? Mark Webster won the Turkey 250 in November, qualified 2nd at the Snowball and harassed Lux all through the final. Lux may be the pre-race favorite, but Webster is right there. Scott Udave recovered from problems in qualifying to make the Snowball final, only to withdraw due to weather and his impending return to Buffalo. He looked very strong in the semis and any kind of falter from the first two could see Udave on top of the podium at race's end. Other contenders include Ernie Langford, Sean Swartout, Larry Weaver, Jeff Collins, Rob Haught and Hoss Phoenix. The battle among this group promises to be very tight and any of them could make that small step up to be running with Lux and Webster.
SCCOTTT's Friday Night 1/32 Racing Series runs every Friday evening with races beginning at 7:00 PM. Current classes are World Sportscar Championship, (WSC,) Trans-Am, Ninco WRC and 1/24. Call or e-mail for rules.
The Slot Car Club Of The Twin Tiers is a non-profit group of enthusiasts dedicated to promoting slot car racing in the Southern Tier of NY and the Northern Tier of PA. Please stop in or check out the club web site.
2117C Grand Central Ave.
Horseheads, NY 14845
Archived Website
For further information contact the Slot Car Club Of The Twin Tiers at: Email SCCOTTT or (607) 398-2003.
Posted 01/11/2010 – 'The Fling RESULTS'
The Fling is in the books!
We had a great time hosting & I hope the racers had a great time too.
I'll post a write up soon.
Lighted G Jet Enduro was shortened to a 2 Hour Enduro due to a late start & some host created problems with the cars.
Winning team: 1730 laps
Jack Lamb
Jeff Kraatz
Dennis Rutherford
Charlie Karnes
Nitro T Jet
Super Stock:
F1 Jet IROC:
NITRO:
Fray/Echorr:
G Jet:
Super Stock
magnet cars:
A big thanks to all the racers & the great sponsors! Special thanks to Zipp, Bob Muys, Steve Tartaglia & Mike Block couldn't have done it without you!
Posted 01/08/2010 – One Day Until 'The 'FLING''
Even if you have not RSVP'd for the Fling....... ....you are welcome. I made plenty of shirts.
Everything is in place, IROC G Jets are ready, IROC F1 Jets will be here tomorrow. Weather has calmed down. Cars are being loaded with slot boxes(some are leaving at 4:30 am tomorrow). The planets are aligning! Very excited! Doors open at 8:30 am for practice on both tracks.
Tomorrow night after the SS T Jet race, we will break for dinner. We will all go out to get some real Chicago pizza at Genos East. After the dinner break, we will warm up the Max & begin the 3 Hour Enduro around 7-7:30. More practice afterward for those who want a late nighter.
Saturday, doors open at 8:30(maybe up by 8:00) practice until 10:30 am then racing, eating, racing, eating...... ........
Near the end of Saturday, we will have the big race prize drawings(what a great selection) followed by the final races & awards ceremony.
Quick reminder, entry fee is $25.00 for the event. This helps offset the event shirt, box plaques, awards, snacks & beverages throughout the event & the big Buffet on Saturday for lunch.
A HUGE thank you again goes out to the 26 Sponsors that have stepped up for the event. This really means a lot. Each of you will receive far more in prizes than the entry fee. Please take time to support our Sponsors again this year.
Peace,
Jim Nagy & the Slot Pro FamilyPosted 01/07/2010 – 'A Short Film'
I thoroughly enjoyed this short clip. There are others from various clubs all over on You Tube. Search YT and enjoy!!! Meanwhile, click on Henry Hayes latest creation here to start you off;
Little Cars a video by Henry Hayes
Posted 01/05/2010 – 'New Website'
This site is about 'Low Country' racing. It's about 3 guys whose passion to race created LCHORS and their race is 'The Monsters Of the South'. Enough, click the link here, visit their site and you'll find they have a lot on their site to serve up. If you like to race and are in the Charleston, South Carolina and surrounding areas you might want to hook up with LCHORS.
Posted 01/02/2010 – 'Snowball 500 Results'
10th Snowball 500 Results
SCCOTTT Archived Website
Posted 01/02/2010 – 'Bit 'O' Wisdom'
The Southern Sportsman Series Newsletter
January 2010 Newsletter
Happy New Year Fellow Slot Heads!
However, we lack one key part to complete this fuzzy memory and it is one that we will never, no matter how we try, ever be able to put back into the equation, the child that some 40 years ago looked at these cars for what they were, a toy. It was just another way to spend some free time, if we won a race it was cool but on any given Saturday of a child, it was just another way to spend some free time.
Alas, we are now adults and we are used to controlling everything around us, losing is almost always tied to circumstances that cost us, hurt us or make our lives a little harder. We are competitive to a fault by nature, racing other commuters to the next traffic light, trimming our yards beyond the neighbors and getting the better cell phone before your officemate.
We somehow need to find a way around this mindset to truly enjoy these little cars in as close a way that we once did and it's not going to be easy, it goes against our upbringing, our training and our latter life experiences. We need to make that commitment, not only on this first day of the year, to enjoy our free time more, but we must remind ourselves every time we gather at a race event. That child has long since became the man your friends and family depend on but it is that man’s free time, enjoying what he loves to do and forgetting what he must do that gives him the strength to fulfill his obligations the other 6 days in the week. I have promised myself to renew that commitment, to enjoy that feeling again, to remember that yes, winning is cool, but on any given Saturday of an old man, slot cars are a just a toy, just another way of spending my free time.
May 2010 bring you and your families all you can get out of it and may one of those things be some simple, much needed fun.
Charlotte, NC
DPR / Asylum Racing
Posted 12/28/2009 – 'HO MADNESS'
Posted 12/24/2009 – "Snowball 500"
The 10th Annual Snowball 500
Sunday December 27, 2009
All Day
Location: The Slot Car Club of the Twin Tiers
Notes:
The Slot Car Club of the Twin Tiers, 2117C Grand Central Ave., Horseheads, NY,14845
The Track: The Bowman Grand Champion.
The Cars: Aurora Thunderjets run to SCCOTTT Super Stock rules, (similar to Fray or VHORS.) Contact: Contact SCCOTTT for complete rules.
Sunday December 27, 2009. The track will be open at 9am for practice. Pre-race tech begins at 11:15, driver's meeting at 11:45, qualifying to start thereafter.
For further information contact the Slot Car Club Of The Twin Tiers at:
Contact SCCOTTT or (607) 398-2003.
12/23/09
Four Days until the 10th Snowball 500...
To help celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Snowball 500 we are putting
out a brief highlight of each year beginning with the first Snowball 500
in 2000. Today highlights 2005...
There was certainly a buzz in the air for the 2005 Snowball 500. Not
since the first race in 2000 had there been so much anticipation. Pocket
Rocket Raceway had gone out of business in the spring and the Slot Car
Club of the Twin Tiers, (SCCOTTT,) had taken it's place. LIttle did
everyone know that this would mark the last time the Snowball would be
held on the Bansai Buck.
Frank Spena Jr. was going for his 6th consecutive victory, but 2004
runner-up Dave Hendrickson and his son Ryan were set to make strong
challenges. The entries of inaugural Ford Aurora National Champion Henry
Harnish and Tom Bowman, the man credited with inventing magnetic traction
on a slot car, added further excitement. Once the racing began there was
no letdown. Just like in '04 there was a Hendrickson on top after
qualifying, but this time the upset was pulled off by Ryan. In the first
Semi he showed it was no fluke by breaking the 12-minute race record.
Spena was up in the second Semi, however, and he put up one of the
greatest drives of his career. When it was over he had broken the new
record by 2 laps. The final quickly boiled down to a battle between
Spena and Dave Hendrickson. The two remained on the same lap for much of
the early part of the race but then Spena slowly stretched out a lead.
While other Snowballs have had intense moments, '05 was certainly the
most intense Snowball from start to finish. In the end Spena grabbed his
6th straight Snowball with a 5 lap margin. Ryan Hendrickson and Jeff
"Hoss" phoenix filled out the top four.
The Race: The 10th Annual Snowball 500
When: Sunday December 27, 2009. The track will be open at 9am for
practice. Pre-race tech begins at 11:15, driver's meeting at 11:45,
qualifying to start thereafter.
Location: The Slot Car Club of the Twin Tiers, 2117C Grand Central Ave.,
Horseheads, NY
The Track: The Bowman Grand Champion. 83.5', 18 turns
The Cars: Aurora Thunderjets run to SCCOTTT Super Stock rules, (similar
to Fray or VHORS.) Contact Contact SCCOTTT for complete rules.
Race History: The Snowball 500 was the first "Major" held for T-Jets by
Pocket Rocket Raceway. The first race was only for modified Willys
coupes. In 2001 the race used Fray rules and has used similar rules ever
since. 2009 marks the 10th anniversary of the event.
Ryan Hendrickson dominated the race day in 2008, but nearly lost the
final after a wire fell off his motor during the late part of the race.
A charging Henry Harnish wound up 2nd followed by R.C. Lincoln and this
year's Turkey 250 champ Mark Webster. Dave Hendrickson won the Snowball
in '07. Paul Kniffen was the '06 champ. Frank Spena Jr. won the first
six Snowball 500s.
The Snowball has regularly drawn entries from all over the Northeast and
2009 is expected to be no different. Most years the winner of the Turkey
250 has gone on to win the Snowball as well. Will Webster be able to
keep that pattern against stiffer competition?
SCCOTTT's Friday Night 1/32 Racing Series runs every Friday evening with
races beginning at 7:00 PM. Current classes are World Sportscar
Championship, (WSC,) Trans-Am, Ninco WRC and 1/24. Call or e-mail for
rules.
The Slot Car Club Of The Twin Tiers is a non-profit group of enthusiasts
dedicated to promoting slot car racing in the Southern Tier of NY and the
Northern Tier of PA. Please stop in or check out the club web site.
Slot Car Club Of The Twin Tiers
2117C Grand Central Ave.
Horseheads, NY 14845
Posted 12/19/2009 – "SEASON'S GREETINGS"
I have been very fortunate to have come back into slotcar racing and found so many generous people. People who have not only welcomed me back into the hobby but into their homes as well. It is gratifying to know that HO racing is alive and well!! To the entire family of HO racing we want to wish you the merriest of Christmases, happiest of holidays and a prosperous New Year. We'll see you all at the 2010 starting line racing to the 2010 finish line!!!
Posted 12/18/2009 – "The Spring Fling"
Click here for the real info direct from the Slot Pro Speedway website
OFFICIAL 2010 FLING INFORMATION
January 8th & 9th, 2010
Here is the Scoop:
This is the 5th Annual Fling & it gets better every year!
Location: Naperville, IL about 30 miles west of Chicago
Classes: Many, including several IROC races(we provide the rolling stock). Classes & rules will will be posted soon.
Racing will be on our spectacular Brad's Track & a great MaxxTrak.
All races will be for individual performances except the 3-Hour Lighted G Jet Enduro. This will be a team event with teammates picked from a hat. There will be 1 hour in total darkness with the headlights being your only light source. We've done this several times & it is an event favorite!
There will be T Jet Races, G Jet Races, a Wizzard Race & more!
This is a fun event & probably the least serious racing event with racers from every coast. We have some of the hottest triggermen from Fray & ECHORR T Jet Racers to BSRT & Wizzard Racers. There will be great prizes for all participants & awards not only for your performances but also for Concours & special awards.
We will have some of the top racers sharing their building & tuning tips & lots of coaching for less experienced racers & juniors.
There will be a big buffet on Saturday with some of Jim's specialties & exotic foods. Nobody will go home hungry from the buffet.
Plenty of pit space & all the Slot Pro Speedway Racing Products, Wizzard, Scale Auto/BSRT, HOST Bodies, Slottech, JayGee, Slot Pro & Parma Controllers, Lawbreaker Tires, Greg Davis bodies, & lots more!!!!
Friday will be mostly a practice, get acquainted day & then after dinner the 3 Hour Enduro.
Saturday will have a few hours of practice as some racers won't get in until late Friday. After that, it will be a full day of racing until the later evening.
Easy access from O'Hare or Midway airports. We are actually about the same distance from either.
We are minutes from many motels & hotels as well as minutes from just about any kind of food you could desire. 25+ Sushi bars, Hooters, Morton's Steakhouse etc. Every fast food joint within 10 minutes.
Anyone wishing to see Chicago.........Sunday tours will happen with local racers at your service.
Here is a list he sent of current sponsors for this major event;
Posted 12/03/2009 – "Henry's Race"
The 2nd annual "HOLIDAY RACE" sponsored by Rick Terry, and sanctioned by ECHORR, takes the green this Sunday, December 6th. Doors open at 8am, with racing at 10am. New this year will be the 1961-2 Aurora built "VIBE IROC RACE", with Ford Dash bodies courtesy of Tom Stumpf, and chassis race tuned by Henry. Also new this year, and making it's racing debut, will be the "GARDEN STATE DOVAL", featuring the always popular Indy Style Cars. The "HOLIDAY RACE" would not be complete without a Classic race on the 1964 "AURORA TUB", and the always competitive SuperStock - Fray cars will mix it up on the super fast "RANDOLPH RACEWAY". All races are 10 lap sprints, and if time permits, there may be a 5th race. $5 track fee, includes beverage of choice and NY style pizza.
Out of towner's can practice on Saturday the 5th, from 1 - 5pm. For the early birds on Sunday, some of the race group will meet at the Randolph Diner (corner of Center Grove Rd. and Rt. 10) at 7am for breakfast.
more info - Contact Henry - 973-445-2265
42 Schoolhouse Road, Randolph NJ, 07869
Posted 12/02/2009 – "Weekend Racing"
BIG BEND SPEEDWAY
Saturday December 5, 2009
All Day
Location: Big Bend Speedway
Notes: HI RACERS, BIG BEND SPEEDWAY IS CHANGING THE RACE DATE FROM 12-06-09,
SUNDAY, TO SATURDAY 12-05-09. THE REASON BEING HENRY HARNISH IS HAVING HIS
CHRISTMAS RACE, SUNDAY, DEC. 6H. WE WANT ALL THE RACERS TO HAVE A CHANCE TO GO
TO HENRY'S RACE DEC. 6TH. BIG BEND SPEEDWAY'S RACE
WILL BE SATURDAY, DEC. 5TH.
PITS OPEN AT 7AM. RACING STARTS AT 9AM. CLASSES WILL BE: FRAY, SUPER STOCK,
STOCK CARS, AND MODIFIED COUPES. ALL LAPS WILL COUNT FOR TOTAL LAPS FOR THE
SEASON. THIS IS OUR CHRISTMAS RACE SO MARY AND JOHN GIVE OUT PRIZES. PICTURES OF
THE PRIZES ARE IN THE PICTURE FOLDER OF THE YAHOO GROUP.
ALL RACING IS FREE AT BIG BEND SPEEDWAY, ALSO, SODA, COFFEE AND PIZZA FOR LUNCH.
HOPE TO SEE YOU ALL HERE. JOHN AND MARY
Henry' s Holiday Extravaganza:
Sunday December 6, 2009
All Day
Location: 42 Schoolhouse Rd Randolph NJ 07869
Notes: Henry' s Holiday Extravaganza:
Randolph Raceway
42 Schoolhouse Rd
Randolph NJ 07869
Three classes on three tracks and an IROC on the 4th track.....watch for details.....
Vintage Aurora Slot Car Racers Association
Saturday December 5, 2009
All Day
Location: Jims Race Way
Notes: Vintage Muscle car Bodies Night
Jims Race Way
Host-- Jim Buffington
Jim has a New 4x16 Wizz track
Saturday, December 5, 2009
Doors open at 12:00 pm, pre-race tech inspection 6:45 pm
Vintage Muscle bodies
Planned race events: 1. Stock class T-jets with Vintage Muscle car bodies
2. Super stock T-jets
We can Have more racing after these events if anyone would like!!!
109 Mengel Ave.
Aliquippa, Pa. 15001
Posted 11/29/2009 – "Turkey Derby"
HOCOC Turkey Derby VHORS CLASSIC STOCK Results
from Big Bend Speedway 11/21/09
Well Ladies & Gentlemen, I have gotten closer to a full recovery from the race and touring the world as it seemed for Thanks Giving Day. We had 20 racers entered in one of everybody's favorite divisions, the VHORS CLASSIC STOCKS. The always fast "Rapid" Rick Hubbert took first place with a run of 163 laps. Second place went to Anthony Zampelli with 159 laps, closely, as it has been in the last three races a half a lap down, in third was Matthew Patrick with 159. A close fourth was Manuel Pino with 156 laps and rounding out the top five was Rudy Urban with 155 laps. Positions six through eight was a nice on track battle as Rich Audette, Rick Morrissette & Paul Moreau were all within ¾ of lap of each other. Positions nine through twelve was also a very tightly driven race as only 3 laps separated those 4 drivers. A great race in all, very nice run for Mr. Hubbert as the last two CLASSIC STOCK races have seen Anthony Zampelli & Myself battle it out running 165 or 166 laps only to have the "Big Guy" beat me by less than a straight away. Both of us had some type of trouble, Anthony had more offs, but over oiling my top plate left my inside rear black after each heat and that was all she wrote!
Driver Laps Finishing Position
Rick Hubbert 163 1st
Anthony Zampelli 159 2nd
Matthew Patrick 159 3rd
Manuel Pino 156 4th
Rudy Urban 155 5th
Rich Audette 151 6th
Rick Morrissette 151 7th
Paul Moreau 151 8th
Billy Grace 150 9th
Mary Darman 150 10th
John Grace 149 11th
Bryan Bright 147 12th
Russ Upton 142 13th
Dave Bryden 140 14th
Rich Dumas 138 15th
Dave Howarth 133 16th
Tony Howarth 117 17th
Trent Bradbury 114 18th
Hector Melendes 112 19th
Thomas Alajarz 9 20th
Posted 11/29/2009 – "Turkey Derby"
HOCOC Turkey Derby Jalopy Results
from Big Bend Speedway 11/21/09
Well Ladies & Gentlemen, I have almost recovered from the race and touring the world it seemed for Thanks Giving Day. We had 20 racers in the newest of HOCOC's & Big Bend Speedway's Jalopy division race. From 1st to 5th, there was only a 4-lap difference and only a 10-lap difference from 1st to 7th; that how close these cars are. There was plenty of door-to-door & wheel banging racing no matter where you where in the field in the "Cut Downs" as we used to call them. Big Bend racer Rick Morrissette took the win with a total of 173 laps after offs, followed by another Big Bender Manuel Pino with 172, Rudy "I'll race anywhere" Urban took home the last podium position with 171 laps. Big, bad Johnny "Lightning" Grace took home 4th with 170 laps and rounding out the top 5 was Billy "Preacher" Grace with 169 laps. Sadly I learned my car was fast, but left a little behind in the handling and finished second to last, not bad for the guy who co-wrote the rules (LOL).
Here is the final run down with driver's names and laps after offs.
Driver Laps Finishing Position
Rick Morrissette 173 1st
Manuel Pino 172 2nd
Rudy Urban 171 3rd
John Grace 170 4th
Billy Grace 169 5th
Rick Hubbert 166 6th
Anthony Zampelli 163 7th
Paul Moreau 161 8th
Bryan Bright 160 9th
Dave Bryden 152 10th
Mary Darman 152 11th
Rich Dumas 142 12th
Russ Upton 142 13th
Tony Howarth 139 14th
Rich Audette 138 15th
Dave Howarth 134 16th
Trent Bradbury 117 17th
Thomas Alajarz 112 18th
Matthew Patrick 95 19th
Hector Melendes 89 20th
Posted 11/26/2009 – "Holiday Thoughts"
I can't expound on the accurate specifics of the origin of this day other than our Forefathers, the Pilgrims, cited this day as one of reverence for that which they had. Not that which they didn't have. In correlation I want to thank those racers and those associated with the cottage industry as well as track owner/operators who offer their facilities to the flock of racers who engage in the activities. Regardless of how you do in a race, sometimes leading the pack, sometimes in the pack, sometimes following/chasing the pack the big picture is that racing is there/here. On that may we give thanks. And of course on a personal basis may we all give our own private thanks for our personal bounty I.E. family, freinds and whatever you hold closest to you. With a great deal of travel this and the coming holidays HOCOC wishes everyone a safe and sound trip to and from your points of destination. We are selfish the right way and want everyone to be ready to race throughout and after the holidays. Happy Thanksgiving to all!! Gobble gobble!!
Posted 11/25/2009 – "Important Race Date Change!!"
HI RACERS, BIG BEND SPEEDWAY IS CHANGING THE RACE DATE FROM 12-06-09, SUNDAY TO
SATURDAY 12-05-09. THE REASON BEING HENRY HARNISH IS HAVING HIS CHRISTMAS RACE
SUNDAY, DEC. 6TH. WE WANT ALL THE RACERS TO HAVE A CHANCE TO GO TO HENRY'S RACE DEC. 6TH. BIG BEND SPEEDWAY'S RACE WILL BE SATURDAY, DEC. 5TH.
PITS OPEN AT 7AM, RACING STARTS AT 9AM.
CLASSES WILL BE: FRAY, SUPER STOCK, STOCK CARS, AND MODIFIED COUPES.
ALL LAPS WILL COUNT FOR TOTAL LAPS FOR THE SEASON. THIS IS OUR CHRISTMAS RACE SO MARY AND JOHN GIVE OUT PRIZES. ALL RACING IS FREE AT BIG BEND SPEEDWAY, ALSO, SODA, COFFEE AND PIZZA FOR LUNCH.
HOPE TO SEE YOU ALL HERE.
JOHN AND MARY
Posted 11/25/2009 – "ASRL Results of 11/21/09"
WOW what a turn out of racers for the 2nd ASRL & HOCOC Turkey Derby
@ Big Bend Speedway; with some of the finest racers showing up for this
event. 20 Drivers took part in all 4 divisions run, with a lot of close racing
no matter where you were in the field. Here are the ASRL totals to date,
and all other race totals will be posted as soon as possible.
Thank You,
Matthew G. Patrick
1st Place
Red Team - Ran 1889 laps - all receive 10 points
Paul Moreau 10*
Russ Upton 10*
Rudy Urban 10*
Bryan Bright 10*
Tony Howarth 10*
2nd Place
White Team - Ran 1884 laps - all receive 9 points
Trent Bradbury 9*
Rich Audette 9*
Manuel Pino 9 *
Dave Bryden 9*
Thomas Alajarz 9*
3rd Place
Yellow Team - Ran 1803 laps - all receive 8 points
Mary Darman 8*
Billy Grace 8*
Rick Morrissette 8*
Anthony Zampelli 8*
Matthew Patrick 8*
4th Place
Blue Team - Ran 1778 laps - all receive 7 points
Rick Hubbert 7*
Rich Dumas 7
Dave Howarth 7
Al Perschilli 7
Hector Melendez 7
Individual points as of 11/21/09
Drivers Name: 1st race: 2nd race: Total to Date. Position in Points:
Manuel Pino 9 9 18 2nd
Rudy Urban 9 10 19 1st
Matt Patrick 9 8 17 4th
Rick Hubbert 10 7 17 3rd
Jim Hoar 10 0 10 all tied from 5th to 11th
Vince Tamburo 10 0 10
Bill Craven 10 0 10
Bryan Bright 0 10 10
Tony Howarth 0 10 10
Paul Moreau 0 10 10
Russ Upton 0 10 10
John Reimels 9 0 9 all tied from 12th to 16th
Trent Bradbury 0 9 9
Rich Audette 0 9 9
Dave Bryden 0 9 9
Thomas Alajarz 0 9 9
Mary Darman 0 8 8 all tied from 17th to 20th
Billy Grace 0 8 8
Rick Morrissette 0 8 8
Anthony Zampelli 0 8 8
Rich Dumas 0 7 7 all tied from 21st to 24th
Dave Howarth 0 7 7
Al Perschilli 0 7 7
Hector ? 0 7 7
Posted 11/24/2009 – "Organization Announcement!!"
Effective immediately, Russ Upton from Willington, CT.,
will replace Kevin Westgate as the HOCOC Racing Director.
Kevin has served in that capacity for a number of years but
due to his busy work schedule can no longer put the time
that is needed in the position. Kevin did a great job during
his time as the HOCOC Racing Director. In the future,
Kevin may hold another position. Russ brings decades of
slot car racing experience and wisdom. He will be a big
plus to the racers and the organization as a whole.
The Turkey Derby race results will be coming soon. There may also be race recaps.
An item that needs to be stated, the ASRL event was run by Matt Patrick with help. It was mainly Matt. We thank Matt for his skill in running it and patience with everyone. And it must be mentioned that John & Mary are the most generous hosts making Big Bend available for racing.
Thank you Matt, John and Mary.
Posted 11/22/2009 – "Next Race Reminder!!"
Posted 11/22/2009 – "Turkey Derby '09 Photos"
1st Place Rick Hubbert's #17 Dewalt, 2nd Place Anthony Zampelli's
#17 Dewalt & 3rd Place Rudy Urban's #38 M&M's
This field featured nultiple cars as rules permitted car exchanging due to
limited cars available.
1st Place Rick Morrissette's white #8, 2nd Place Manuel Pino's blue #5 & 3rd
Place Rudy Urban's red #83
1st Place Rick Hubbert's lightblue #71 Dino Ferrari, 2nd Place Anthony
Zampelli's green Karman Ghia & 3rd Place Matt Patrick's lightblue #87 Tornado
Posted 11/22/2009 – "NSC Updated"
The NSC Season Points for the NSC has been updated with the Turkey Derby results. Click here or the link in the slide menu.
NSCS Standings(Season)
Posted 11/19/2009 – "Turkey Derby Reminder"
Take exit #37/BLOOMFIELD AVE/
Title:
'THE TURKEY DERBY Date:
Saturday November 21, 2009 Time:
9:00 am to 9:00 am
Location:
Big Bend Speedway Street:
102 Overlook Drive City State Zip:
Windsor, CT., 06095
Promoter:
John & Mary Grace
Phone:
860-688-5032
Notes:
ASRL, NSCS Sportsman, Jalopy's & VHORS Classic.
In lieu of entry fee we are asking that each
competitor make a donation to the Ethan Duda
scolarship fund. Limited loaner cars available.
HOCOC Sanctioned.
Posted 11/18/2009 – "Website Change Announcement"
Recently my hardrive failed. I then went on a search & rescue mission. I found an economical way that set me up with a Firefox browser with bells and whistles. But, it does not support frames which I had designed the website for. After thought I found fames is a passe website design. In addition, the links stored on the leftside all open into new windows. So, there really was no need for the framed page design. However, an index menu is needed so I tested several out and chose the hidden slideout menu that leaves a small amount showing on the leftside of the screen. Placing the mouse cursor on it automatically slides the menu out enabling you to click a link there. Moving the mouse cursor off will automatically close it. Clicked links will open in a new tabbed window and will leave the main page open. No content has been removed. Just the design. I hope it will be better and serve visitors well. Please send comments thumbs up or down on the website to; Email Me
RUPosted 11/02/2009 – "They're Comin' To Big Bend"
Here is Matt, 'Pedal To the Metal', Patrick's Jalopy creation that may be at Big Bend for the Jalopy event;
Mr. 'Big Head Rides Again!!!!!!! !!!
Posted 10/31/2009 – "To ALL"
From the Camera Eye of Rich Dumas
Posted 10/27/2009 – "Recap of Nostalgia Race Events"
And From the Camera Eye of Rich Dumas
Posted 10/26/2009 – "NOSTALGIA Results"
Nostalgia 2009 Results
October 25, 2009
Juniper Raceway - Southbridge, Mass.
HOCOC Sanctioned
Grand Nationals
1st Matt Patrick #1
2nd Rick Hubbert #55
3rd Russ Upton #98
4th Mark Kaminski #22
Coupes
1st Al Perschilli #11
2nd Rick Hubbert #9
3rd Mark Kaminski #66
4th Richard Dumas #06
Vintage Tin
1st Richard Dumas #32
2nd Mark Kaminski #8
3rd Doug Lapierre #29
4th Trent Bradbury #300B
Fairgrounds
1st Rick Hubbert #14
2nd Richie Audette #83
3rd Matt Patrick #1
4th John Stezlecki #7
Grand Americans
1st Arthur Lapierre #71
2nd Gerry Cullan #83
3rd Doug Lapierre #42Posted 10/24/2009 – "Turkey Derby Update Update"
The latest on the Turkey Derby is that IT IS ON for the date and location specified. It looks like there was some miscommunication that caused a reaction that since has been resolved.
So, It will be the Turkey Derby at Big Bend as per the flyer that states 'NO ENTRY FEE' required.
Posted 10/23/2009 – "Turkey Derby Update"
For reasons John & Mary Grace have withdrawn their facility for the Turkey Derby. Please be aware that this race may be rescheduled and relocated. Stay tuned for further notice about the race. As of this notice there will be no Turkey Derby.
RUPosted 10/22/2009 – "Slider Track Machines"
Posted 10/22/2009 – "2009 Turkey Derby"
Please stay tuned for an update on this event.
This flyer previously and unintentionally stated a $10 entry fee.
PLEASE NOTE: THERE IS NO ENTRY FEE REQUIRED.
The flyer has been corrected/updated. We apologize for the oversight!!
The intent to raise funds for the young man whose Father passed away in
his youth leaving him a void is important to him and all that care.
"TURKEY DERBY"
Saturday November 21, 2009 9:00 pm
Big Bend Speedway 102 Overlook Dr. Windsor, CT 06095
860-688-5032 (John & Mary Grace)
ASRL, NSCS Sportsman, Jalopy's & VHORS Classic. There is no required entry fee for the race. And in lieu of having no entry fee
we are asking that each competitor make a donation to the Ethan Duda scholarship fund.
Limited loaner cars available. HOCOC Sanctioned.
Posted 10/19/2009 – "2009 East Coast Outlaws"
Couldn't have been a better day to race with the weather putting a damper on much else except sitting in front of a TV. No matter, the Brickyard Racearena has become a landmark track in it's early beginnings. It is a real challenge!!
This event saw Matt Patrick, Rick Hubbert, Dave & Tony Howarth, Cameron, Mark Kaminsky and Rudy Urban hook up and take on the Brickyard challenge. Three classes were on the card. The 1st class was the Hobby Stocks. This is a great class where you can find motor but with the Hobby Stock rules you will HAVE TO DRIVE your way to victory or a decent finish. When the flag dropped it was non-stop wall to wall fender to fender racing. Mark Kaminsky had his '66 Goat(GTO) running fast and smooth across all lanes and while Matt and Rick couldn't keep it in the slot he posted high laps. But the real story was unfolding as Dave Howarth was taking his #48 to victory with a masterful display of driving against the odds. The #48 was fine tuned and taking no prisoners as he earned his way to victory lane. Very nice Dave!! Cameron, Tony and Rudy all had problems that plagued them taking them out of competition.
Side comment/note: Running in several heats together, Dave & Rudy, side by side provided some very competitive racing. But, having said this it must be noted that Rudy was DQ'ed for having illegal axles. These provided greater handling than other cars. Not knowing this at the time Daver Howarth could have thrown away the race to go after Rudy. In fact one of Dave's offs was a nerf from Rudy! His better judgement prevailing brought him home to finish and ultimately post his victory!! Kudos to Dave for his driving amd judgement. Anti-kudos to Rudy for his illegal car and illegal driving.
Dave Howarth, 
Mark Kaminsky, 
TJ Motola
Next class was the Coupes class. This was a dual between the #1 of Matt Patrick and the Fred Foshay #151 of Mark Kaminsky. Both were screamin' around the track but time would run out on the #1 and Victory Circle belonged to the 'K' Man and his #151. Matt and the #1 came home 2nd and a clean run from TJ Motola and his blue #3 earned him a hard driving 3rd spot.
Mark Kaminsky, Matt Patrick, TJ Motola
Final event for the Barnstormer was the lightning fast Fairgrounds. Rick Hubbert set the early pace in his late model '55 Chevy as he tore up the track. He would have handling problems and track out. Meanwhile the 'K' Man's black primer #83 was taking over the lead. He held it until Dave Howarth tracked him down in his green/white entry. This car sits low and flies! Rudy Urban then came on board with his blue/white #3 Camaro and showed the way to the winner's circle as he posted the most laps. TJ Mottola & Matt Patrick had issues and Cameron and Tony came home in the final positions with clean runs.
Rudy Urban, Mark Kaminsky, Dave Howarth
Track/Race Promoter Mark Kaminsky provided snacks, hot dogs and libation. Club President TJ Mottola handed out awards to top finishers and thanked everyone who participated. The award for Best Appearing Entry went to the red #1 Coupe of Matt Patrick's. Matt's machine is a beautiful clean appearing creation. The next event for the ECO will be the Hoosier HO Down at Big 'T's' Lil' Speedway.
Posted 10/17/2009 – "2009 East Coast Outlaws"
Tomorrow at Wilton Connecticut's Brickyard Racearena the East Coast Outlaws will be pounding out the laps for their second event of their season's schedule. The 'Barnstormer' card shows the Hobby Stocks, Coupes and Fairgrounds on tap. For more info visit them on Yahoo Groups at;
East Coast Outlaws
Posted 10/16/2009 – "2009 ECHORRS Race Report"
Hiram Durant as provided the Exchorrs Race Day #3 Recap and results of the day long events. Although I have made entries for Days #1 & 2 on this page I decided to make Day #3 a separate page. Click here and you can visit the 2009 Echorrs Day #3 Report
Posted 10/12/2009 – "Road Rage HO Closing"
Folks,
I have thought on and off about this for some time now and finally decided it's time to close up Road Rage Ho. I don't have a firm date yet but since folks are starting to ask and rumors will then tend to fly .... I figure I should come out and tell everyone I will be closing up soon. Some will ask for a reason and frankly the only one I have is that I just seem to have lost the desire and fire I once had. I have found myself slower to produce , respond , follow up and honestly do all that should be done to run a business and give the customer what they deserve. I thought that after taking a vacation I would feel energized and perhaps give it another go. But as I sit here now it's hard enough to even keep a pilot light lit let alone get the fire I once had. So I wish to take this time to say thanks to all my customers over the years and to all the friends I have made . I truely appreciate all you have done for me and the joy and passion for the hobby we shared.
Take care , Dennis
PS(mine), I never met Dennis in person but dealt with him via email. He earned a place at the top of my list of people I respect. When the sport has something happen where they lose a decent person's business affiliation there is a moment of reflection. I had no idea but not surprised that Dennis demands so much from himself for his customers. I certainly would never close the door to hearing that he is back. But, I respect his decision and wish him all the best!!!Posted 10/12/2009 – "East Coast Outlaws"
The HO Racing Group, The East Coast Outlaws, announce their 2nd race event of the season. It will be at The Brickyard Racearena in Wilton Connecticut this Sunday. Featured will be the Hobby Stocks, Coupes and Fairgrounds divisions.
For more about the East Coast Outlaws click here to visit their Yahoo Group; East Coast Outlaws Yahoo Group
Posted 10/12/2009 – "2009 NSCS Points"
The NSCS Points have been updated and are posted here or from the link in the right side menu;
Updated Points as of 10/11/09
Posted 10/11/2009 – "2009 Sizzler Results"