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HO Circuit of Champions

Congratulations

Jamie McMurray
2010 Daytona 500 Champion!!

.....NEXT EVENT: "FENDERS AT THE BEACH" Saturday March 27, 2010 9:00 pm Nantasket Beach Raceway 8 Front Street, Hull, Mass. 02919 728-925-4702 or 781-630-3064 (John "Stez" Stezelicki) ASRL "All Star Championship" Race, Mini Indy Classic, Dual NSCS Sportsman. $10.00 Entry fee. Walk-in's welcomed. Limited loaner cars available. HOCOC sanctioned. Thank you.

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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 Quarrel(Wisconsin),
The Spring Fling(Jim Nagy),
Fray In Ferndale(Rich Phillis),
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 Grillin' 'N Chillin' 500(Jim, my last name really is, Hoar),
National Sportsman Championship(NSCS) HOCOC Sanctioned Point Series & Championship,
and others that I unintentionally leave out. Most or all have their own specific prerace rundown for their events and they have the absolute say about those events. Anything posted here beyond a notice comes with that caveat. Even a notice may be unintendedly mistated due to an update on their event. So make sure you check with the Organization running the event for their rules, instructions, directions and all the information neccessary if you are going to enter the event. Thank you. RU

Posted 03/10/2010 – '8 Lane Raceway Event'

from the desk of Bruce Gordon

When?:
14, March, 2010
Where?:
8 Lane Raceway
23 Wellesley Ave
Worc.Mass.01605

Who?:
Contact Bruce,508-277-4535

What?:
This is a free event,
Marshal/Lane sticker event,
European Rotation.
Coffee,donuts,
pizza and soda all day,,,,,,
Pits open 7:00 AM
1st Class starts at 10-11:00 AM
Sponsors?:
8 Lane Raceway,
T-Jet Turnpike and
Anthony Z.

Class 1 VHORS Classics
Class 2 Pro Circuit Grand Nationals
Class 2 Pro Circuit Fairgrounds

For Class rules click below
ECHORR/VHORS CLASSIC CLASS RULES
HO Pro Circuit Grand National Class
Pro Circuit Fairgrounds

Posted 02/24/2010 – 'ASRL NEWS'

from the desk of Matt Patrick(ASRL Commissioner)

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
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,
Matthew G. Patrick
Alternates
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'
Upcoming Race Reminder

Posted 02/23/2010 – 'Sportsman Points' Updated

Includes Bog Dog Shootout

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

From the desk of Al Perschilli

February 21, 2010
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'

Messages from the desks of Rich, Dr. Speed, Dumas & Al Perschilli

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.
Rich Dumas
I'll have a few Vintage Tin and Sportsman cars to loan at East Haven if anyone is in need of a car.
Al Perschilli

Posted 02/07/2010 – 'BIG BEND RACING NEWS'

RACE COMMENTARY, Feb. 6th, 2010

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;
Anthony Zampelli Matt Patrick Russ Upton Dave Lockwood Rudy Urban	Paul Moreau Bave Blyden Greg Wisniewski Steve Nilsen John Grace	Pops Manuel Pino Jim Hoar Rick Morrissette Mary Darman	Tom Alajarz Hector Melendez Rich Audette Hiram Durant Greg Burnstein


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; Dave Lockwood 174 Manuel Pino 173 Anthony Zampelli 170 Hiram Durant 168 Greg Wisniewski 166 Rudy Urban 165 Matt Patrick 165 Jim Hoar 165 Paul Moreau 162 Rick Morrissette 161 Rich Audette 159 Greg Burnstien 158 John Grace 157 Mary Darman 147 Dave Blyden 146 Pops 142 Russ Upton 135 Steve Nilsen 127 Hecter Melendez 48	The Jalopy Class Race; Manuel Pino 178 Anthony Zampelli 177 Rudy Urban 177 Dave Lockwood 175 Rick Morrissette 173 Hiram Durant 173 Steve Nilsen 169 Mary Darman 167 Russ Upton 166 Greg Wisniewski 164 Paul Moreau 164 Greg Burnstein 163 Matt Patrick 163 Jim Hoar 157 Rich Audette 153 Pops 152 Dave Blyden 150 Hecter Melendez 135 Tom Alajarz 81	The Fray Class Race; Hiram Durant 195 Dave Lockwood 193 Russ Upton 193 Anthony Zampelli 189 Rick Morrissette 185 Manuel Pino 184 Greg Wisniewski 183 Paul Moreau 182 John Grace 181 Rudy Urban 181 Steve Nilsen 180 Rich Audette 180 Jim Hoar 176 Mary Darman 175 Pops 171 Greg Burnstein 169 Hecter Melendez 166 Matt Patrick 166 Dave Blyden 158	Classic Stock Race; Hiram Durant 162 Dave Lockwood 162 Anthony Zampelli 160 Greg Wisniewski 158 Rudy Urban 157 Manuel Pino 156 Rich Audette 154 Matt Patrick 150 John Grace 148 Jim Hoar 148 Russ Upton 148 Rick Morrissette 146 Steve Nilsen 146 Mary Darman 146 Paul Moreau 145 Pops 142 Greg Burnstein 141 Dave Blyden 126 Hecter Melendez 122

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'

Freezin' 250

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'

Pictures from the Fray courtesy of Bruce Gordon

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'

Unofficial Fray 2010 Individual Results
Provided by 47th place Bruce Gordon

RC Lincoln
Rick Jochem
Jeff Hurly
Curtis Adams
Greg Davis
Tom Giese
Mike Engelage
Bill Lee
Rick Voegelin
Ron Coaxum
Clayton StClair
Ken Stephens
Walter McClurg
Jamie Jorgensen
Steve Testerman
Rick Machado
Rick Phillis
Scott Dunlap
Steve Godinez
Dennis Ryan

Jerry Boswell
Mark Owyang
Glenn Schniederman
Paul Josefy
Josh Jorgensen
Paul Weir
Craig Reynolds
Brian Bracetty
Al Michel
Joe Giegel
Greg Kondrek
Dan Decker
Mark Frazin
Chris Jackson
Chad Trump
Mickey Hurtado
Tony Miles
Shane Boswell
Lonnie Robbins
Jim Michel

Dan McCleary
Jim Goucher
David Spann
Dan Jimenez
Anthony Zampelli
Steve Loremo
Bruce Gordon
Mark Daniel
Matt Boynton
James Jordan
Mitch Valder
Christopher Boynton
Jim Michel
Howard Rojeski
Justin Michel
Tucker Williamson
Jim Micheal SR
Joal Valder

Posted 01/28/2010 – 'HOPAC'

Links to Schedule & Contacts

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'

CRB Raceway

CRB track at speed

                                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'

Big Dog Shootout At Dr. Speed's East Haven Raceway

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'.
Big Dog Shootout Flyer

Posted 01/24/2010 – 'HO MADNESS'

CRB Raceway

L-R, Paul & Pat Dube, Russ Upton seated 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 Dumas

Posted 01/20/2010 – 'HO MADNESS'

CRB Raceway

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;

Russ 'CRB' Upton(Host Promoter)

Rich 'CRB' Audet

Anthony 'The Big Guy' Zampelli

Trent Bradbury

Mark 'Killer' Kaminsky

Al Perschilli

Rick 'The Hammer' Hubbert

John Stezelecki

TJ Motolla

Manuel Pino

Matt 'Coupeman' Patrick

Rich 'Dr. Speed' Dumas

Rudy 'The Rooster' Urban

Dave Howarth

Tony 'Squid' Howarth

Possible MARC members and others yet to respond.

Posted 01/18/2010 – Fray In Ferndale

East Coast Guys

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

HO MADNESS

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

from SCCOTTT, The Freezin' 250

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.

Slot Car Club Of The Twin Tiers
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'

from Jim Nagy

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:
Travis Joop 48
Milt Strratt 48
Jack Lamb 46
Tony Varadi 46
Jason Coburn 45
Dennis Rutherford 44
Brent Nagy 44
Charlie Karnes 43
Jim Nagy 43
Bill Deuser 43
Len Sabato 42
John Duda 41
Al 41
Mike Block 40
Jeff Kraatz 40
Larry Thomas 39

F1 Jet IROC:
Travis 83
Milt 82
Len 78
Jason(Jaybo) 77
Brent 76
Vince 76
Mike 76
Jack 76
Alex 75
Tony 75
Al 74
Bill 74
Charlie 74
Bob 74
Dennis 74
Dennis 74
Jim N. 73
John(Zipp) 71
Larry 69

NITRO:
Milt 58
Travis 58
Charlie 57
Tony 56
Jaybo 55
Jack 55
Len 54
Jeff 53
Brent 52
Jim N. 52
Alex Nagy 51
Zipp 50
Larry 50
Vince 48
Al 48
Steve Tartaglia 48
Bob 46
Bill 38
Dennis 32

Fray/Echorr:
Travis 65

Tony 61

Len 60

Jack 59

Charley 59

Jaybo 59

Milt 58

Dennis 56

Alex N. 56

Jeff 54

Larry 54

Jim N. 54

Zipp 52

Bob 52

Vince 51

Steve T. 51

Al 51

Brent 50

Bill 47

Mike 30

G Jet:
Charlie 88
Zipp 87
Milt 85
Brent 84
Len 83
Travis 82
Jaybo 81
Jack 80
Mike 80
Jim N. 79
Larry 78
Bill 75
Alex N. 75
Al 74
Jeff 73
Vince 72
Bob 68
Steve 67

Super Stock
magnet cars:
Charlie 333
Len 322
Jaybo 302
Milt 295
Jack 294
Zipp 285
Travis 281
Vince 239
Larry 223
Alex N. 213

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!
Jim Nagy & the Slot Pro Family

Posted 01/08/2010 – One Day Until 'The 'FLING''

from Jim Nagy

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 Family

Posted 01/07/2010 – 'A Short Film'

Latest Video

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'

Racing from the South

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.
Thanks RU

Posted 01/02/2010 – 'Snowball 500 Results'

From the Slot Car Club of the Twin Tiers

10th Snowball 500 Results
SCCOTTT Archived Website

Posted 01/02/2010 – 'Bit 'O' Wisdom'

from Bill Kurtz &
The Southern Sportsman Series Newsletter

Southern Sportsman Series
January 2010 Newsletter
Happy New Year Fellow Slot Heads! A new year brings us a new commitment to many areas of our lives, from family to financial goals and how we will enjoy our lives more with the free time we seem to scarcely get. Many of us use the HO hobby as a part of enjoying that free time, we do this with good intentions and for some, to recapture a part of our youth we look back upon so fondly. We have, after all, assembled all of the parts needed, the cars, the controllers, the tracks, the hop-up parts, a pit box complete with stickers and other enthusiasts and friends who seek this same journey to a simpler time.
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.

Bill Kurtz
Charlotte, NC
DPR / Asylum Racing

Posted 12/28/2009 – 'HO MADNESS'

Race Announcement

Posted 12/24/2009 – "Snowball 500"

Race Announcement

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"

From HOCOC

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"

Promoter: Jim Nagy

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;

Henry Harnish(something very special)
Jim Sgrig Yellow Jacket Performance
Tony Porcelli Slottech
Jeff Goldberg JayGee Controllers( sending a Linear 200 MOSFET Controller)
Bob Raymond C&R Decals
Mike Vitale MEV Originals
Greg Davis Greg's Garage
Mark Ahmann Scale Engineering
Charlie O. SCM Performance
Hiram Durant & Steve Ward KC Jets
Jim Walters JW Speed Parts
Rick Terry RTHO
Greg Williams Custom Painting
Bob Dame HOST Bodies
Gerrard ET Grip
Slot Pro Speedway Racing Products
Autobahn Country Club Joliet, IL
Steve Tartaglia Don Schumacher Racing/Nitro Fish
Gary & Nicky Beedle Scale Auto/BSRT
The Lincolns Wizzard High Performance
Mike Block SlotTrak

Posted 12/03/2009 – "Henry's Race"

2nd Annual Xmas Race, Dec. 6th

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"

Non HOCOC Sanctioned Activities

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"

VHORS CLASSIC STOCK Results from Matt Patrick

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!
Thank's to all that were in attendance and to the hospitality of our host for this event John Grace & Mary Darman! Here is the final run down with driver's names and laps after offs.

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"

Jalopy Results from Matt Patrick

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).
Thank's to all that were in attendance and to the hospitality of our host for this event John Grace & Mary Darman!

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"

Thanksgiving

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!!"

Big Bend Speedway

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"

Turkey Derby @ Big Bend

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!!"

Change Immediate

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.
HOCOC Racing CommitteePosted 11/22/2009 – "Turkey Derby Race Results"
They're Coming

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!!"

Be there for the MADNESS!!

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"

As of 21, November, With Turkey Derby

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"

Ethan Duda Fundraiser

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"

From the desk of Rudy

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
Thanks,
RU

Posted 11/02/2009 – "They're Comin' To Big Bend"

Matt's Jalopy

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"

A Happy 'HOCOC' Halloween
From the Camera Eye of Rich Dumas

Posted 10/27/2009 – "Recap of Nostalgia Race Events"

from the desk of Matt Patrick
And From the Camera Eye of Rich Dumas

Nostalgia 2009... WOW!, some great racing, with 5 different winners in 5 different classes, it was a fight in almost all classes that went door to door for alot of 1st, 2nd and 3rd spots... There could have been some really close races if not for the number of cutions that the "Banchi Slider" Banked Oval can produce, with the speed and sliding through the corners, it could have been almost anybodies race in almost all the divisions... Congrats to Al on his BIG Coupe win, if I could have saved that last off I might have gotten 3rd, if I knew you and Rick were gonna be that fast I'd a run my Grand American and gone home with two pieces of hardware... LOL Hindsight is a marvelous thing..... And another spectacular drive was that of Rich Hubbert in holding off Richie Audette for the win. Congrats to a returning H.O. racer Auther Lapierre who scored the Grand American feature. Lets not forget the drive to the Vintage Tin cars by Rich "Dr. Speed" Dumas, nice job beating a seasoned vet like Mark Kaminski, the "Killer" K-Man had a good car, but had to settle for 2nd place. Thanks to Gerry Cullen's hospitality and of course the fine conditions of his track, very professional. Great turnout even though a few good racers chose not to take the time for practice on the slider for the NSC, all went well without any problems...     http://homeracingworld.yuku.com/topic/16794

Great Time and Can't wait for our next show at Big Bend Speedway the "Turkey Derby" and the 2nd ASRL race on Nov 21st 2009.

Posted 10/26/2009 – "NOSTALGIA Results"

from the desk of Al Perschilli

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 #42

Posted 10/24/2009 – "Turkey Derby Update Update"

Race Is On As Scheduled

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"

Race Cancelled

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.
Thanks
RU

Posted 10/22/2009 – "Slider Track Machines"

Matt Patrick Serves Notice To the Competition!!

Coming at Ya!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Coupe, Fairgrounds & New Grand National!!!

Posted 10/22/2009 – "2009 Turkey Derby"

Sat., November 21^st, 2009

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"

Race #2, The Barnstormer

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"

Race #2, The Barnstormer

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"

Day Three

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"

From the desk of Dennis Rutherford

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!!!
RU

Posted 10/12/2009 – "East Coast Outlaws"

Second Race Event

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"

Updated thru Sizzler

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"

East Haven Raceway

SIZZLER RESULTS Oct. 11, 2009 East Haven Raceway, East Haven, CT. HOCOC sanctioned NSCS Sportsman Event #1 NSCS Sportsman Event #2 Jalopy's Driver Car # Driver Car # Driver Car # 1)Al Perschilli 3 1)Rich Dumas 15 1)Rich Dumas 5 2)Richard Dumas 15 2)Al Perschilli 3 2)Al Perschilli 12 3)Trent Bradbury 2 3)Trent Bradbury 2 3)Trent Bradbury 11x 4)Jim Tyma 24 4)Jim Tyma 24 4)Jim Tyma 67 5)Ray Parker 29 5)Steve Congdon 44 6)Steve Congdon 6 6)Ray Parker 1
SIZZLER TIDBITS Some great racing took place. The distance between 1st and 2nd place in all 3 of the events was only track sections. Trent Bradbury had a strong showing all day and what more can you say about his jalopy's, they were great looking ! The Jalopy's were a hit. All those who were present had choosen to run them instead of the "missle cars", the APLM's. It will be cool to see more of them on the track as the season goes on. The SK's weren't run because everyone wanted to get going on the road before a parade in town started and nobody wanted to get caught in traffic. Gentlemen Jim Tyma brought the goodies and as usual Richard had the track in great shape. All in all it was a enjoyable day of racing.
Updated points to follow soon....

Posted 10/11/2009 – "2009 ECHORR Race Report"

'Day Two'

ECHORR Challenge - 2009 - Day 2 - Saturday - Team Racing The Hall was to open at 8 am, I got there @ 7:50 AM and the parking lot was full, racers chomping at the bit. The doors opened, everyone signed in and received participant plaques and trays. I ran around and quickly cleaned some of the tracks. We had a Driver's meeting at 8:30 and handed out the team cars to the captains @ 8:45 AM; fifteen minutes to get to first rack and warm the cars up. We started the program at 9 AM and everyone was going full tilt by 9:10 AM. We would run 7 races of the 13 and break for lunch. There were some hotdogs and drinks available at the Hall, but that did not last long. As the racing was going on, local collector Doug Keys set up his wares and had quite a bit of traffic to his table, T-shirts for the event were selling and Todd and Debbie of TKO fame set up to answer questions and get feedback from the racers. Todd is always looking for ways to improve his products and love to hear from the racers. I did not race much during this event, so I got a chance to go around and watch some of the team racing, Wow! Everyone has certainly improved their equipment and driving. There were many close races during the day and the team records don't necessarily reflect the closeness of the completion. There was a lot of laughing and carrying on during the races which was great to see. The results after the dust settled:
Team W L T KC - Jet 13 0 0 ZoominMotorsports 12 1 0 Buckeye Thunder 11 2 0 NJ Longhorns 9 3 1 Tye Dye 9 4 0 High Voltage 8 4 1 Jester 6 6 1 Burger & Beer 5 8 0 West Coast 5 8 0 Riff Raff Racing 4 7 2 Force Aurora 2 9 2 All Stars 1 10 2 East Coast Outlaws 1 12 0 BTE 0 12 1
It was now time for the Team Awards and for the 2nd Challenge in a row Team KC-Jet (Steve Ward, Clint Bourne, Don Royal, John Habernal and a couple of cameos by me) went undefeated. Congrats to team KC-Jet, they were pushed hard but still prevailed. Based on our experience from the night before, Janet went to a local sports bar named Time Out and reserved a private room for the Challenge participants... Much better! We were inside and could actually hold a conversation without being drowned out by noise. We drank we ate, drank some more and shared tales of this event and past races. Next report, next week will cover the Individual and IROC race as well as our generous sponsors. I am off to KC till mid next week... Have a great Holiday Weekend.
Hiram

Posted 10/11/2009 – "2009 ECHORR Race Report"

'Day One'

ECHORR Challenge 2009 - Day 1 - Friday

Up at 5:30 AM, have to get to the hall by 7 AM to start breaking down tables and chairs and prep for 7 tracks and pit spaces. When I got there the tables were all setup and chairs stacked up on them, it was the Bingo night setup for @ 400 people. Tim Leppert strolled in a few minutes after me and started to break down chairs, a few minutes later Dave Lockwood came in and the three of us worked for @ 45 minutes before some more support came in. All told we worked close to 2 hours just breaking down tables and chairs. At @ 9 AM we started to bring in the tracks and stage them. Then we all had to stop when Big Anthony arrived, his "portable "track needs special attention and 12 guys to get it in and staged. We worked on Anthony's track then one by one we staged the other tracks. We set up the pit tables so each team could have at least 2 tables per, Janet, Cheryl (Paul Kniffen's better half) and Anthony's wife Rose made sure each table had a plastic cover on it, when you looked from the stage it resembled a checkered flag, alternating black and white table covers, awesome job ladies!. I had to run out to the Post Office to get some track parts and stop at Radio Shack to get some connectors, by 11 AM all the tracks were in and being connected and cleaned and making sure the glitches were out, yes we did run some cars on the tables, but this really cannot be considered any "extra" practice for anyone. Thanks to all that were part of the set up crew, you worked hard and made sure everything was ready when promised. By noon most of the participants had arrived and were marking their territory in the Hall. The tracks were open for practice and everyone started to rotate on the tracks to get their team cars ready. It was now time for me to do the administrative part of the event, hang master tally sheets, rotation sheets, etc. and make sure each table had the proper scoring sheets and the right color lane stickers (Thanks Henry for the Lane Stickers).
At 1 PM I held a Team Captain's meeting to hand out the rule set and discuss the schedule, etc. for the weekend. ZoominMotorsports and my roaming store were set up on vendor's row in the back of the hall. On Saturday local collector Doug Keys set up to add some "collector" flavor to the event.
Late afternoon came early and it was almost Tech time. I assembled the Tech crew and gave them instructions, the teams lined up to get their cars through tech. Thanks to all the Tech guys and to Paul Kniffen for working on bodies for racers, even if they were not ones he cast. I assembled the Captains to draw their team numbers, we had some open practice for the classic cars and did the Team intros all by 7:30 PM, not bad! All team cars were put in boxes and sealed impounded till Saturday AM.
A group of us went to a local place called The Green Turtle for some much needed adult beverages and food. It was rather crowded and we finally got seated outside and it was cold and rather damp, but the drinks were awesome!! Another Early rising on Saturday, the hall was to open at 8 AM.
Day 2 report - Team Race Day - to follow........
Hiram

Posted 10/06/2009 – "Race Reminder"

2009 'Sizzler'

Title: 'THE SIZZLER

Date: Sunday October 11, 2009

Time: 9:00 am to 9:00 am

Location: East Haven Raceway

Street: 2 Brockett Place

City State Zip: East Haven, CT., 06512

Promoter: Rich Dumas

Phone: 203-469-6959

Notes: Dual NSCS events, Drivers choice APLM or Jalopy's & a non-qualifiers event for SK Modifieds. $10.00 Entry Fee Walk ins welcomed ! Limited loaner cars available. HOCOC Sanctioned

Posted 10/06/2009 – "2009 ECHORRS Report"

From the desk of Rudy Urban

The annual ECHORRS event is one gathering of awesome skill & talent in this hobby. It is also a gathering of those fortunate enough to rub elbows with these leaders of our hobby. Hiram Durant presents a great weekend of competition. There are those of us who find a smattering of close racing due to our limited knowledge and equipment. But we witness to those who bring with them vast knowledge, superior equipment and skill. This provides the backdrop drawing from the finest competition you'll find in HO racing. While the East Coast Outlaws found themselves licking their wounds with a lone victory but 2 very close matches we witnessed the best go at each other and learned some fascinating concepts that enhance these simple looking little cars.

Hiram Durant may be posting his recap and report and I hestitate to upstage him as this was and is still his event. The ECHORR webpage is at; ECHORR(East Coast HO Road Racing)
If I can drop some names, Henry Harnish, Hiram Durant, Clint Bourne, Steve Ward, Dave Lockwood, Don Bourne, Don Royal, "Habby', Ryan Peoples, Tom Bowman, Jerry Schmoyer and so many others I just aren't recalling at this moment participated. The VHORS Classic race was run on Anthony Zampelli's Diamond Plate road course and across the board, from the 1st to last all enjoyed racing this course. Once drivers found the track's rhythm they settled in and pushed themselves and machines to the limit. When the smoke cleared the Final Four had staged themselves for the Big Dance, Big Showdown or you call it? Those who didn't make it weren't going to make it an easy path to the Final and the Final Four weren't there by chance as they carried strong reputation and earned their place in the deciding head to head competition.

But as our lives had taken a schedule change that made us thoroughly exhausted we looked forward to getting back home and trying out new ideas from what we saw and learned. I want to thank my teamates; Mark, 'Kman', Kaminsky for supplying sustanance, Jim, 'Ahyup', Hoar for his leadership skills and TJ Motola for supplying liabation and driving down and back!!!! One of last year's key team members, Matt, 'Coupe Man', Patrick was unable to join us. Special thanks should go out to Hiram Durant for organizing and to all those individuals who provided their tracks for this event. Setting up and taking down was the ugly side of putting this on. But the reward was there and I suspect the competition in this annual event will evolve to even greater levels as it attracts the best the hobby has to offer. Untill the next ECHORRS as Bill Kurtz would say;

'Keep On Racin'

Posted 10/02/2009 – "2009 ECHORRS"

October 3^rd and 4 ^th

The home based, Rhode Island, East Coast Outlaws are fielding a team for the 2009 ECHORR Challenge. As I make this entry the team is getting itself together for the 4 to 5 hour trip to Finksburg Maryland. In fact,
phone rings: "Hi Rudy, We're here over in Montville waiting for Rick to deliver the cars. Will be a short while and we'll be there to pick you up. TJ got his company's project done so he's coming with us instead of meeting us there. See ya soon...end.
The original team was Rick Hubbert(CT), TJ Mottola(RI), Jim Hoar(ME), Rudy Urban(CT) and Mark Kaminsky(CT). With great disappointment we are having to go without the presence of Rick Hubbert. Economics have him working Saturdays and as we know about what is important has to be employment. However, we have the benefit of his expertise in setting us up with the teams entries for cars. Another would have been there driver/eracer was Matt Patrick. Matt found himself attending a much more important Family activity. We will definitely miss Rick and Matt's driving and knowledge at the event but will dedicate our efforts for him in this event. In an email exchange with the Southern Man Bill Kurtz, team Tye Dye, he admits the field is the toughest he's seen. We will give it our best and in the spirit of the hobby we will have a fun event and take what we get as just being there is an accomplishment and rubbing elbows with notable names in the hobby and fellow racers we seldom see we will doubtless bring home positive memories. We will be there and I'll bring back the report. Having attended last year's event I can say Hiram Durant and his staff are striving to improve it and we are looking forward to another classic ECHORR Challenge. Gentlemen, hook up your controllers!!

ECHORR Challenge 2009 - Rough Schedule(The Friday Itinerary)

Friday 10/02/09
7 AM till Noon -Setup crew only!!
Noon till 5:30 PM -Open practice all tracks
5:30 to 7:00 PM -Team car tech (14 per team), Open practice for classic cars
7 to 7:30 PM -Team draws, track elections for classic and individual event. We will have at least 8
and we will use only 7 for the team event.

Posted 09/28/2009 – "2009 Sizzler"

October 11^th

Posted 09/28/2009 – "2009 NSC Points Posted"

After the 1st NSC Event

The 2009/10 NSCS Points have been posted. Click the left side menu or here;
Points as of 09/26/09

Posted 09/27/2009 – "2009 BERLIN BLAST"

From the desk of Trent Bradbury
Subject: [Berlin Blast - Celebrating 30 years of HOCOC]

Gentlemen,
Saturday September 26, 2009 brought forward the Inaugural race of the thirtieth HOCOC racing season. A great big Thank You to Tom Gumina for hosting this event. It was a busy day for me as I found myself in the position of being the only HOCOC "official" present at the event due to circumstances beyond anybodies control. With out assistance from Matt Patrick it would not have gone as well as it did.
This was the maiden voyage for the All Star Racing League (ASRL) which features G-Jet chassis and NASCAR style bodies in a team racing format. Although there are some minor issue's to be straightened out this class was met with great enthusiasim. I am sure that this class will be adopted by other regions in the country as was the NSC. Many thanx also go out to the MARC racers who participated (or Tried to particpate in this event ( Hope you feel better Stez) 8 racers participated in this team event in which 2 teams of 4 competed each racer on each team raced 2 heats of 15 minutes each. By the time all was said and done the smoke was pouring out of my ears due to overload. However, in the end I was able to keep a handle on the paper work and the race went relatively smooth. 2 teams were picked randomly and designated red and black. the Red team was John R.* Matt P. Manuel P. and Rudy U. the Black team was Jim H. Bill C.* Vince T.* and Rick H. * indicates MARC Member When the dust settled the black team defeated the red 1092 laps to 1077 laps. Think about that for a second 8 racers over 2000 laps raced and a difference of 15 laps!! I am looking forward to some really tight, competitive racing in this class.
Congratulations to the inaugural ASRL race winners;
Jim Hoar, Bill Craven, Vince Tamburo and Rick Hubbert Next up was the Tjet division. I am afraid to call it anything else because of the criticism from individuals outside of HOCOC. It was billed as VHORS SS race and run under the HOCOC SS Tjet rules which allows us some latitude to accomodate racers from other areas and clubs. This event was held on Berlins twisty road course which is and has been on of my favorite tracks on the HOCOC tour.
Results
1. Rudy 62 laps
2. Rick H. 61 laps
3. Brian B. 57 laps
4. Manuel P.57 laps
5. Trent B. 53 laps
6. Matt P. 51 laps
7. Jim H. 50 Laps
8. Kyle 37 Laps
There was a scoping discrepancy which allowed me to move up a position (my offs were subtracted twice) as always the scoring sheets will be available for inspection next race.

Next up was the National Sportsman Challenge an interesting side note to this class originally known as the New England Sportsman challenge when concieved by HOCOC over 15 years ago this class is also known as the Southern Sportsman Challenge after racers down south split from the NSC and formed there own series.
This race was held on Berlin Raceway's scale 1/2 mile oval track racing on this track is reminiscent of the old Westboro Speedway which was located less than 10 miles away. Once the dust settled and the fertilizer was spread the results were;
NSC Results
1. Rick H. 183
2. Manuel Pino 179
3. Rudy 166
4. Jim H. 162
5. Brian Bright 157
6. Trent B.132
7. Matt P 62

Well there it is another one in the books and one hell of a good time. A special thank You to Brian Bright for making the drive from Maplewood New Jersey to race with us again. I hope to see you all next month at the Sizzler on Sunday October 11 2009 for an event which will feature dual NSC Races your choice of the APLM or Jalopy class and the Non Qualifiers SK modifieds.
Its gonna be a great racing season
Trent Bradbury

The Youngest Guns on the Wizz Track
R to L, Rick Hubbert, Tom Gumina, ??, Trent Bradbury & Jim Hoar

HOCOC NSC Heat on the oval

Posted 09/26/2009 – "2009 BERLIN BLAST"

Early Comment(s)
From the desk of Rudy Urban

The race report etc. is yet to come. It was a better than expected turnout as 3 M.A.R.C racers showed for the ASRL event. This was a team G-Jet event and a race report from Commissioner Matt Patrick wil be coming. And the 2 remaining events saw Brian Bright make his appearance as well!!! HOCOC also saw Manuel Pino for the 1st time. Manuel is a hard charging competitor who usually finishes well. Host and Promoter Tom Gumina had the tracks working well as usual and provided food and beverage. Thanks to the following who made the trip to Berlin HO Raceways;

Manuel Pino
Trent Bradbury
Matt Patrick
Jim Hoar
Bill Craven
John Reimels
Vince Tamburo
John Stezelecki who did not compete or stay due to being under the weather on health.
Brian Bright
Myself
Rick Hubbert
The Berlin Blast held the 1st race of the season long National Sportsman Championship Series. Check back for the race recap and report as well as the point standings.
HEY AL! WHERE WERE YOU?

Posted 09/22/2009 – "2009 ECHORRS Challenge"

Rough Schedule;
from the desk of Hiram Durant

ECHORR Challenge 2009 - Rough Schedule

Friday 10/02/09
7 AM till Noon -Setup crew only!!
Noon till 5:30 PM -Open practice all tracks
5:30 to 7:00 PM -Team car tech (14 per team), Open practice for classic cars
7 to 7:30 PM -Team draws, track elections for classic and individual event. We will have at least 8
and we will use only 7 for the team event.
Saturday 10/03/09
8 AM -Doors open
8:15 AM - Driver's meeting
8:45 AM - Cars to Team Captains, warm ups
9:00 AM - Team Racing starts
Lunch - after 7th race completed.
Sunday 10/04/09
8 AM -Doors open
8:30 AM - Classic Car Tech and impound
9 AM -Individual qualifying** and IROC staggered start
** Please note everyone will run the IROC race to keep the lanes warm, however if you make
The Sweet 16 for the Individual event, you will not be eligible for the IROC finals. IROC 2
Minute qualifiers, top 4 make the A main which will be 3 minutes to determine the overall
IROC Champion.
12:30 -1 PM -Lunch
4 PM -Awards and Sponsor acknowledgements/ Break down and clean up.

Posted 04/11/2009 – "Race Reminder"

2009 Berlin Blast

Reminder from: HOCOCSLOTCARRACING Yahoo! Group

Title: 'THE BERLIN BLAST

Date: Saturday September 26, 2009

Time: 9:00 am to 9:00 am

Location: Berlin HO Raceway

Street: 167 River Road West

City State Zip: Berlin, MA., 01503

Promoter: Tom Gumina

Phone: 617- 435-2924

Notes: 2 Divisions & 1 Special Event;
(1) ASRL G-Jet's (team event),
(2) HOCOC NSCS Sportsman,
(3) VHORS SS
Entry Fee $7.50 Limited loaner cars available. Sanctioned by HOCOC

Posted 09/21/2009 – Southern 2 Race Report

From the desk of Bill Kurtz

Here at HOCOC we promote the hobby of HO Slotcar racing. Click here to read our Mission Statement. We are well aware of our racing friends and counterparts who feel the passion and maintain their same high level of respect for the hobby they love. I haven't met them all but have met Bill Kurtz, Gary Butner and Lewis Wuori. We here at HOCOC recognize and salute the organizing of their race program by it's organizers and the efforts of those who particpate for the love of the hobby. From the full circle involvement of all those racers the race program not only exists but flourishes from season to season. In recognition of them I offer the Southern 2 Race Report from Mr. Bill Kurtz whose involvement plays a key role in the existance and operation of the Southern Racing Organization. If it weren't for the distance we would be racing with each other. The race report here found them gathering at Gary Butner's facility, Oak Hill Speedway. For all of this and more you can visit their Yahoo Group here:
Southern Sportsman A Yahoo Group

Southern 2
A Race Report
Oak Hill Motorsports
Oak Hill, West Virginia
September 19, 2009

The racers of the Southern Sportsman Series returned to Oak Hill on Saturday for not only the second race of the sportsman season but also the first ever of the new ECHORR Fray / VHORS supporting series and the day was jam packed with some excellent side by side.
Everyone was glad to see Gary Butner return from the pitbox to the racetrack after some recent ticker problems and he wasted little time showing us that he hasnt missed a beat.
The racers spent most of the practice session picking the gear set-up, struggling between the high speed 14 tooth versus the better handling 9 tooth ratio. The 14 has ruled Oak Hill for as long as I can remember but as the Southern racers stables have grown, so has their 9 tooth performance and today we saw many go with the 9. We did have to fuddle through some odd pick-up shoe set-ups, moving from very little show travel to way more than needed since we knew we would give up speed on those long OHM straights for superior handling in the inner sections of this massive lay-out. In the end it was only sections that would separate those polarized chassis variations in some of the closest racing we have seen in years.

As we crossed the line we were scored:
Bill Kurtz 88 Laps - 47 sections
Kevin Browning 88 Laps - 37 sections
Gary Butner 88 Laps - 31 sections
Robert Penn - 84
Skylar Spake - 83
Tommy Jakubowski 80
Lewis Wuori - 77
Chris Walker - 77
Todd Martin - 73
Cody Dennler - 72
Dwayne Hoyle - 70
Alan Moss - 68
John Adams - 72
Sam McCormick - Disqualification: Gearplate
Next up - Bristol (oops, I mean the Oak Hill Oval), this six lane Tomy torture track is set up in a concave up/down/up fashion to give the racer an illusion that the corners are banked. But they are not, they are flat and you dont realize it until you are hard into the wall in turn 2. You have to pay attention, taking only the speed she allows since coming out of the corners proves as testing as going into them. Many a racer negotiated their cars through the tight turns only to de-slot as they pulled down the straight to early.
Kevin Browning continued his 2009 streak in dominating fashion taking the win by 15 laps over second place and last years series champion Chris Walker. Chris may have had a disappointing finish at MOPAR Mountain but know seems to be pulling things back together in the Walker Racing garage.
Robert Penn finished off the podium and gave West Virginia their second third place finish of the day, they were not as powerful as they normally are but still prove to be a force to be reckoned with.

Southern 2 Results - Final
Kevin Browning - 566 laps
Chris Walker - 551
Robert Penn - 542
Tommy Jakubowski - 537
Sam McCormick - 532
Bill Kurtz - 527
Skylar Spake - 518
Alan Moss - 507
Dwayne Hoyle - 505
Todd Martin - 499
Lewis Wuori - 497
Gary Butner - 419 (Track Out)
John Adams - 93 (Track Out)
Several racers had successful days, most notably Tommy Jakubowski, Skylar Spake, Sam McCormick and Todd Martin. It was also great to see John Adams again, this is racer who's passion for the hobby is unmatched by anyone.
To all the racers who made the effort to travel to Oak Hill and support our series I thank you and a big'ol shoot-out to Mrs. Butner and those fabulous Brownie Cupcakes ... well worth the drive in their own right.
We move to our southern most venue in October as the 'Low County' welcomes the Southern Sportsman Series on October 17th, we will see ya there!

Keep on Racing
Bill Kurtz
Charlotte, NC
Team DPR / Asylum

Southern Sportsman A Yahoo Group
"Remember the Fun"

Posted 09/21/2009 – Racing At Berlin This Weekend

The Tracks

HOCOC and Promoter Tom Gumina proudly present 'The Berlin Blast'.
G-Jet's on the Wizz track,
Sportsman on the oval and
VHORS SS on the Tomy Road Course.

The WIZZ TRACK

The PAPERCLIP OVAL, heard the corners have been widened as this may be an old photo.
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The TOMY ROAD COURSE

Posted 09/20/2009 – East Coast Outlaws

Opened their season

Promoter/host Jim Hoar's Sebago Raceway in Windham Maine was the scene this weekend for the opening race of the East Coast Outlaws 2009/2010 season. Racers started to check in at around 9:00 am and continued through early afternoon for the 1:00 pm green flag. It was a 3 class card. Cars were checked in and when the green flag for the J/L Sportsman dropped it signaled the East Coast Outlaws 2009/2010 race season was on. This class saw what was the quickest/fastest car of ther field, Matt Patrick's entry, track out partway through the final heat. This gave Rick 'The Hammer' Hubbert clear sailing to victory circle. As you can rely Rick's ride was nearly as fast so there is understandabley some disagreement on who had the quickest/fastest car. Making his 1st pilgrimage to the facility was Mark, 'K-Man', Kaminsky whose #10 finished in 2nd place while Rudy Urban in the M&M's #38 took 3rd just a few laps back. It must be noted that although Dave Howarth tracked out he was sporting an equally fast car to Rick & Matt's. And Young Gun Cameron served notice he is more seasoned than when he started off as he gave Rudy Urban side by side lap after lap racing in the heat they were next to each other. That's a feather in his cap and he will be placing in the not to distant future.

The 2nd race on the card was the Modified Coupes. Here there were 3 bullets, Rick Hubberts 8 Ball, Mark Kaminsky's red #8 and the red jet of Matt Patrick. Rick Hubbert's 8 Ball was not only fast but handled while K-Man and Matt P. gave chase and may well have caught The Montville Rocket but for the offs as both tracked out. While some of the field benefited from this the main beneficiary was the #4 Rumble Coupe of Rudy Urban who placed 2nd 16 laps back. If memory serves me the race host Jim Hoar took home 3rd. To note once again although tracking out Dave Howarth had one equally fast yellow coupe.

Racers then moved to the long way around road course for the feature event on the card, the Fray Race. Once again Rick Hubbert and Matt Patrick had the fastest cars. But, when Jim Hoar entered the competition he let them know he wasn't letting this one get away. Matt Patrick had handling troubles and again fell victim to offs as he tracked out. Rick Hubbert posted approx. 105 laps but was also sporting 4 offs. Jim Hoar posted 103 laps but kept his car to one lone off taking home the victory, Rick Hubbert settled for a strong 2nd place while Rudy Urban came home a distant 3rd. And while Dad was busy doing his thing son Tony was driving his orange Fray to the limit and keeping it in with a hard earned 4th place finish. Nice job Tony!! Pay attention Dad.

NOTE: Usual strong top finisher TJ Motola found he wasn't meant to race this day as he encountered motor and car troubles in the Sportsman race and didn't fare much better in the other 2 divisions. TJ says he is going to have a wake up call meeting with his pit crew and engine builder. The competition knows this day was a rarity and TJ will come back his usual strong self.

But there were no losers as Jim made sure all had hotdogs, burgers, drinks and assorted foods to appease appeitites.
I'll post photos when I can.
RU
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Posted 09/19/2009 – East Coast Outlaws

Opening their season

The East Coast Outlaws will be opening their season of racing with a 3 event card on the 2 track facility of Sebago Raceway in Windham Maine. Jim Hoar is the promoter and the card will see the Outlaw NSC Sportsman & Modifieds on the oval and to really test the drivers the Fray class on the massive road course. The competition should be good as there are some strong entries in the ECO Club. As results come in I'll be posting to this site. RU

Posted 09/18/2009 – Joey Logano

From the desk of Rudy Urban

This doesn't happen often and thought I would share it with you folks;
Joey Logano made an appearance at Whelen Engineering here in Chester, Ct. where I work. He signed autographs and brought his trailer of merchandise. There was a private photo session in the Whelen Photo room and then as he toured the plant he signed autographs and posed for photos. He signed some premade Joey Lagano material and anything else you might bring, within reason. I brought my copy of 'America's Speedways' by Allan Brown for him to sign which he did. He immediately opened the book to Senoia Speedway in Senoia Georgia. He stated he had raced there in a class. I tracked down the Senoia website and made contact. They(Senoia) replied they 1st met Joey and his terrific family when Joey was driving a Bandelero. I didn't doubt Joey but couldn't recall the track and I just wanted to confirm I had the right track. He handles his limelight very well. I congratulated him on his Louden victory and thanked him for taking time to visit. He is on the tallish side, maybe 6-6'1" but very trim and can't weight too much. Not sure exactly what Whelen is thinking but you might see some signs of Whelen support for him somewhere. He is from the home state of Connecticut and a favorite son.

I did ask him if he ever raced the elecric slotcars. He said no but in parting he did say the little slotcars were challenging to drive so maybe he has some experience. Wish he could join us sometime but he is all about promoting himself and the Joe Gibbs Racing Team.
The photo of Joey Logano here is courtesy of the Joey Logano website. Click on the above photo and visit them for much more on this NASCAR Young Gun.
RU

Posted 09/15/2009 – 2009 Ohio Cup Scoring Issue

From the desk of Brad Morgan

It has came to the attention of the Ohio Cup race promoters that there has been an issue with how scoring was done which changes the outcome of the race dependant on how it is scored. After some debate by those in charge of putting on the event we came to the conclusion that all those involved needed to be made aware of the situation. We based our descision on the fact that we could not have forseen the situation and therefore had no plan in place as to how to deal with it if it arose. Please follow along as I explain what happened.

Travis Joop was declared the 09' victor by running a lap total of 444.29. He ran a 215.20 on the orange track and a 229.09 on the red track for a total of 444.29 The orange track has 39 sections and the red track has 34 sections so his section total did not add up to another lap.

This is where it gets tricky.
Paul Kniffen ran a lap total of 443.64. 208.33 on the orange track and 235.31 on the red track for a total of 443.64. Our statistician totaled the numbers and since the sections did not total more than 73 (total of both tracks sections) another lap wasnt counted. We should have however added sections from one track to the others to make a complete lap therefore changing the outcome DEPENDING on which track the sections are pulled from.

If sections are pulled from the red track to complete a lap on orange the final lap total would be 444.25.
209 + 235.25 = 444.25 Paul still loses by 4 sections.
If however sections are pulled from orange and added to red his final total becomes 444.30.
208.30+ 236 = 444.30 thus Paul wins by one section!

You can see our dilemma when this was brought to our attention.

Therefore our final decision on the matter is to declare co-champions for the 09' Ohio Cup event as this is truly the only fair decision that we could see. Both of these gentlement drove their butts off and to make any other decision without having a clue to this being a potential outcome would not be in the best interest of the hobby and all those involved. This decision is not up for debate and is final.

We would again like to take the time to thank all those who came to race with us and we hope to see you all again next year.

I would also like to send a special "Thank You" to our sponsers who supported us so well again this year. The prize list was outstanding.

The Parts Pig-Dennis Sieck
Bubba's Racecar Shells
RT HO Racing
HO Models
Buds HO Parts
C & R Racing
Honda of America
MEV Originals
Habbys Lube
Bob Beers
Acme Slotcarz
Doyle Performance Racing
Zoomin Motorsports
BRP/Bat-Jet Racing
Gregs Garage
Go-Go Racing
Sav-A-Lot
VASCRA
We have learned from this and you can be assured it will not be an issue in future Ohio Cup events.

Thanks for your time,
Brad Morgan
OHIO CUP founder

Posted 09/15/2009 – 2009 HOCOC Race Schedule

From the desk of Rich Dumas

2009 - 2010 HOCOC Schedule

"THE BERLIN BLAST"
Saturday September 26, 2009 9:00 am Berlin Raceway 167 River Rd. West, Berlin, MA 01513
617-435-2924 (Tom Gumina) ASRL G-Jet's (team event), HOCOC NSCS Sportsman and VHORS SS.
Entry Fee $7.50 Limited loaner cars available. Sanctioned by HOCOC

"SIZZLER"
Sunday October 11, 2009 9:00 am East Haven Raceway 2 Brockett Place East Haven, CT 06512
203-469-6959 (Richard Dumas) Dual NSCS events, Drivers choice APLM or Jalopy's & a non-qualifiers
event for SK Modifieds. $10.00 Entry Fee Walk-ins welcomed!
Limited loaner cars available. HOCOC Sanctioned

"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. In lieu of entry fee
we are asking that each competitor make a donation to the Ethan Duda scholarship fund.
Limited loaner cars available. HOCOC Sanctioned.

"HO MADNESS"
Saturday January 23, 2010 9:00 pm CRB Raceway 7 Spak Rd. Willington, Ct. 06279
860-281-4690 or 860-684-4445 (Russ Upton) ASRL, NSCS Sportsman, Vintage Tin & Jalopy's.
$10.00 Entry Fee. Walk-ins welcomed. Limited loaner cars available. HOCOC Sanctioned

"FENDERS AT THE BEACH"
Saturday March 27, 2010 9:00 pm Nantasket Beach Raceway 8 Front Street, Hull, Mass. 02919
728-925-4702 or 781-630-3064 (John "Stez" Stezelicki) ASRL "All Star Championship" Race,
Mini Indy Classic, Dual NSCS Sportsman. $10.00 Entry fee. Walk-in's welcomed. Limited loaner
cars available. HOCOC sanctioned.

"Speed Weekend Day One"
Saturday April 24, 2010 9:00 pm Juniper Raceway 70 Oliver Street, Southbridge, MA. 01550
508-765-2952 (Gerry Cullan) NSCS Sportsman event, Racers choice Coupes or Grand Americans,
Racers choice Grand Nationals or Fairgrounds.
In order to compete in any events other than the Sportsman event a driver must have entered at least
4 NSCS events. $10.00 Entry. Limited loaner cars available. HOCOC sanctioned.

"Speed Weekend Day Two"
Sunday April 25, 2010 9:00 pm Juniper Raceway 70 Oliver Street, Southbridge, MA 01550
508-765-2952 (Gerry Cullan)
"National Sportsman Championship"
NSCS Time Trials & Qualifying Events (if needed) Jalopy's & Pro Stocks (G-Jets).
In order to compete in any events on this day a driver must have entered at least 4 NSCS
events prior to the NSC. $10.00 Entry Fee. HOCOC sanctioned.

For more information: HOCOCSLOTCARRACING_yahoogroups.com or www.hococ.net

Posted 09/15/2009 – 2009 Plainville Stadium Reunion, Oct. 10^th

From the desk of Dave Dykes

Plainville Stadium Reunion Scheduled For Saturday, October 10^th

(BERLIN, CT.) Silenced at the dawn of the 1980s, Connecticut's 1/4-mile Plainville Stadium was a hotbed of racing in New England for over 3-decades, hosting some of the biggest names in the business. Drivers such as the legendary Steady Eddie Flemke, Denny Zimmerman, Reggie Ruggiero, Don Moon, Ron Wyckoff, Ray Miller, Dick Watson, and many-more all toured the tight, demanding oval during its long-history. In 2008, Plainville's all-time winner Dave Alkas and 2-time champion George Lombardo took their place in the New England Auto Racing Hall of Fame along with previously inducted members Flemke, Zimmerman, Watson, and Miller.

Saturday, October 10th, the Nutmeg Kart Club in conjunction with the Berlin Lions Club World of Wheels present the First Annual Plainville Stadium Reunion. The event takes-place from 10am - 4pm at the Berlin Fair Grounds located 430 Beckley Road, East Berlin, Ct.

It's expected that many former Stadium racers will attend. It's the perfect opportunity to mingle, and perhaps get an autograph from the personalities that made the much-missed oval so-special.

Many former Stadium competitors including Dave & Fred Alkas, the colorful Tony 'Jap' Membrino, Richie Galullo, Danny Galullo, Jr. 1963 Champion George Hotchkiss, George Lombardo, Don Spazano, Don Moon, Jo-Jo Farone, Billy Harman and a host of others are expected to attend.

This is shaping-up to be a wonderful event, states Tom Ormsby, himself a former Plainville modified competitor, and now the man behind www.speedwaylinereport.com and several other racing websites. Currently residing in Florida, Ormsby is envious of those that will be able to attend the affair. I know how much work and effort Gary Bienkowski, Dave Tracy, and Nick Kopcik of the Nutmeg Kart Club along with Dave Alkas and the Berlin Lions Club put into this affair, states the transplanted Floridian. Getting everyone together like-this after all these years is bound to be a lot of fun. They've done a great job. I'm unable to attend this year, but it will be an annual event that I will definitely attend next year, he says.

Also on the agenda is a full schedule of Go Kart competition including an Old-Timers race for former Plainville competitors in addition to events for Officials, Mechanics, and a Powder-Puff Derby for the ladies.

The appearance of several vintage race cars help-add to the days festivities.

Coming-off a successful inaugural season of competition on the Berlin Lions Club 1/12-mile World Karting Association dirt oval, the two organizations have teamed to make the day a family-priced event. Adult admission is only $5.00, with kids under-12 free.

The rain date is Sunday, October 11.

For more information, contact Gary Beinkowski of the Nutmeg Kart Club at Gary Beinkowski

Posted 09/14/2009 – 2009 ASRL Debut At Berlin Raceway

From the desk of Matt Patrick

The Berlin Blast will be the first race of the HOCOC 2009-2010 season. Berlin Raceways has three tracks, a Tomy road course, a Wizzard road course and a MaxTrax oval.

The All Star Racing League (ASRL) for G-Jets will make it's 2009

debute at the Berlin Raceway located in Berlin, Mass. on Sept.26th.

Also on tap for the day's events will be the HOCOC New England regions

season opener for the NSCS Sportsman and a non-sanctioned VHORS

event. More details to be released in the future as soon as information

is available.

Do you want to be part of an elite group of HO Slot Car Racers?

Do you have what it takes to be a part of the

All Star Racing League?

Mission Statement

To promote and expose the hobby/sport of HO Scale Slot Car Racing with a group of the finest diverse

HO competitors in a culture that will cast a positive image to not only the HO Racing world but also to the

general public with a core value of ethics & integrity which is the foundation of all else, which is honesty,

fairness, mutual respect, compassion and social responsibility in which results in a respectful, positive,

optimistic culture and environment.

Team Racing at its best featuring G-Jets with NASCAR Lean bodies!

Car Specs. : HOCOC Pro Stocks, which will use current MARC/National standards

with Lexan NASCAR type bodies.

Team Concept Teams are determined on race day by draw. The number of

Drivers on each team will be as equal as possible (five drivers per team max).

For Teams that have an odd number of drivers, the driver who is in the middle

His Laps will not count. For example, If there are 13 drivers there will be two

Teams with four drivers and one team with five drivers. For the team that has five drivers

The driver who finished 3^rd among his teammates his laps will not count towards

the teams total.

Race Procedures Round Robin w/ marshals. Race length for point events

Will be 5 minutes per lane per driver.

For the Gold Cup event 30 minutes per driver per lane, for the Silver Cup event

10 minutes per driver per lane.

Points Drivers will receive points according to where their team finishes.

Schedule four Events. The first three are point events. The 4^th event is the

All star race. The all-star race will be in two divided into 2 events. Example

Gold Cup and Silver Cup. The top 8-point men will be in the Gold Cup

Event. They will divide into 2 teams each with 4 drivers. The first, third,

Fifth and 7^th place point men will be on one team. The 2^nd, 4^th, 6^th and 8^th

point men will comprise the other team. The length of the event will be

2hours. The silver cup event will be open to all drivers who entered at

least two of the 3-point shows. Teams for the silver cup event will determined

on race day by draw.

Awards Plaques to the eight drivers in the Gold Cup All Star event. Also plaques to the

Winning team in the silver cup event.

Entry Fees $5.00 per event depending on what else is scheduled for that day.

A good portion of the fee's collected during the year will be given to the Ethan Duda

Scholarship fund.

CAR SPECIFICATIONS

Chassis

Manufacturer - The chassis must be a stock BSRT G3 Flexible chassis with any hardness clip.

Modifications - Chassis cannot be modified except to add body mounts in their stock position and the front axle holes may be reamed to .052

Guide Pin shall be stock or BSRT stock replacement in the stock position.

The use of glue may be used for the body mounts and guide pin only.

BSRT G-Jet marked handling weights shall be used. Weights shall be used in their stock position.

No weights shall be added. Weights shall not be modified. If using the light (.120) traction weights

you must use the BSRT traction weight spacers with a minimum thickness of .045

Gears

Pinion gear must be a stock G-Jet 7T or BSRT stock replacement.

Crown gear must be a stock G-Jet or a BSRT 21T. Gears may be lightened and spacers permitted.

Armature

Armature shall be a stock or hot stock BSRT G-Jet narrow gap design and be a minimum of 9 ohms.

Modifications - Armature bushings shall be stock G-Jet or BSRT stock replacement and shall be

Installed without modification to the chassis and/or bulkhead. Bushings may be reamed and chamfered. No ball bearings.

Electrical System

All Electrical system parts shall be stock or BSRT stock replacement. BSRT helper springs allowed.

Magnets

The armature magnets shall be BSRT stock G-Jet and cannot be cut. Magnets shall remain in their

stock position. No method or material may be used to restrict movement of the magnets No additional

magnets may be used.

Axles

Front axle shall be stock with no modifications. Rear axle open.

Front Tires/Wheels

G-Jet non - independent O-ring rims shall be stock and un-modified. Front tires must

be stock and un-modified and be a minimum tire diameter of .350.
Rear Tires/Wheels

Rear tires must be black silicone on black sponge BSRT G-Jet AST tires with

a minimum diameter of .450. Rear rims may be lightened.

Body

Lexan bodies only. No venting, rear deck panel may not be removed.

NASCAR type late model stock car bodies only.

Bodies do not have to be copied from a prototype but should be professional in appearance and

have the same details as a NASCAR Nextel type car would have: window nets, gas caps, grilles, etc.

Cars do not have to be painted to resemble a certain NASCAR car but must be neatly painted and

numbered. Windows must be clear. Numbers must be on both doors and the roof.

Years legal 1987 to present. No pony cars. Full size bodies only (Monte Carlo, Lumina, T-Bird,

Taurus, Dodge, Pontiac, etc.)

HOCOC Yahoo Group Board
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/HOCOCSLOTCARRACING/

Vintage H.O. Indy Racing League Group Board & Home of ACMESLOTCARZ & HammerHead Racing
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/VintageHOIndyRacingLeague/?yguid=197129239

Posted 09/13/2009 – 2009/2010 HOCOC Schedule

From the desk of Al Perschilli

Here is the 2009-2010 HOCOC Schedule; 2009-2010 HOCOC Race Schedule

Posted 09/08/2009 – Welcome Addition!!

From the desk of Al Perschilli

The HOCOC Committee welcomes Russ Upton to the team as
the new HOCOC Sponsorship Coordinator. Russ is no stranger
to motorsports whether it be HO, RC or 1:1 scale. Russ will
bring a wealth of knowledge that will be of great service to the
competitors of HOCOC. We all wish him the best!

HOCOC Committee

Posted 09/08/2009 – The Southern 500 / Permatex 300 Race Report

From the desk of Ron Fields

Day #1 Saturday... opening day events.... The Trans Am, Southern Sportsman & The Milwaukee 200

First I want to thank everyone who attended this year's race. With the economy the way it is and a few with health issues I came close to cancelling the race but sure glad I did not, as this turned out to be some of the most exciting races ever. I also ask you keep all our friends with health issues in your thoughts and prayers. As for myself I have barely been able to walk for the past few weeks and had to depend on others to help set up and run the race. Jeannie & Chris Walker, Tommy Jakobowski, Homer, Mika & Odie. So a big thanks.

To our sponsors Dennis Sieck, the Parts Pig, Tom Bowman, BRP and the Historic Trans AM Society for the prizes they provided voluntarily.

First race was the Trans Am and Charleston's Kevin Browning set a new qualifying record of 9.29 on the 75 foot road course. Once the green flag fell Louis Wuori set the pace and went on to win, followed by Kevin Browning and Tommy Jakobowski. 14 drivers did 200 laps or better which is in this writers opinion a great accomplishment.

The next race was the Southern Sportsman on the 44 ft. Max Trax tri-oval featuring JL/AW with a modern NASCAR body, brass fronts and up dated tires. Kevin Browning won this race followed by Ron Fields Sr and Tommy Jakobowski. This is a great pocket rocket fun for the buck class. The penalty number is how many times you go off and you are docked a lap from your total every time you do.

Saturday evening again keeping with the retro/vintage theme we introduced the Milwaukee 200 Indy car race on the 32 foot oval and I thought it would be a wreck fest but it proved to be quite competitive and will now be a yearly feature. This is a stock tjet chassis using the INDY wheels with a minimum tire size of .430. 1 Tommy Jakobowski 335, 2 Bill Kurtz 334, 3 Lewis Wuori 332.

Day #2 Sunday... the main events.... The Southern 500 and Permatex 300

The Southern 500.. is stock tjet chassis including wheels with any stock car body between 1947 and 1969 for the 60th anniversary. Ron Fields Jr set a new qualifying record at 4.174 and set sail for his 4th victory in 6 races of this event. Bill Kurtz was 2nd and Louis Wuori was third.... Powder Puff Rachel was 7th and up and coming star Skylar was 4th it is good to see youth in this hobby.... ; Highlights of stock tjet racing is watching a tire roll the entire 22 foot length of the back straight and then rounding the turn.... That is providing it is not your tire....

The Permatex 300 ..... Since adding the Max Trax 44 foot tri oval with 154 degree radius turn I shortened the regular Max Trax oval down to 32 feet and added about 9 degrees of bank to the Modified track. It is a very nice combo and works great with this rules package and the last two races have had door handle to door handle battles and in my 46 (+ 2 years of vibrators) years of tjet racing this class has been the most exciting I have ever raced. It is sort of a low banked Bristol and things can happen quick and I believe it is the most exciting Race and track I have ever raced on and building the cars is just as much fun.

Virginia Beach's Tom Bowman stole Ron Fields Jr crown right off his head in a blistering pace in the Permatex 300 which was easily the most exciting tjet race I have ever watched and participated in.... North Carolina's Chris Walker put a JLL powered Modified into 3rd place the first 7 cars were all over 404 laps. The pace was blistering and the wrecks were few when considering these are open wheelers with 1 1/3rd width. Awesome driving job fellows.... Bill Kurtz was eliminated early when his fronnt post broke and Ron Jr picked up a vibration and finished the last few laps with a large chunk missing from his rear tire.

Tommy Jakobowski ( I nicknamed him JakoWOWski) for running the most laps for the weekend which gave him 'The Golden Finger' cup.
1 Tommy Jakobowski 1661.32, 2 Lewis Wuori 1646.72, 3 Ron Fields Sr. 1609.79
The best appearing Modified went to Dave Parker's Glenn Oswald creation #24 Will Cagle car.
And Chef Jeff received a plaque for Mopar Mountains best cook. Flying in from NY just to grill for us.

Posted 09/08/2009 – Mopar Mountain

From the desk of Ron Fields

2009 Mopar Mtn results I have been asked what is behind the Southern 500 and Permatex 300

Mopar Mountain Homepage

Well when NASCAR dropped the Southern 500 on Labor Day Weekend back in 2003 many were not happy about it.... Anyway it waas talked about on the east coast by a few of us T-jetters. Roger Corrie was making good looking retro bodies, and I myself preferred retro racing and Greg Carpenter suggested that since I have a large oval that perhaps we do it here in Tennessee at Mopar Mountain... so I put a list of 1964 drivers out on the boards and the response was more then I really expected.... So the Soutthern 500 was born... and has been run now for 6 consecutive years andd even had a 3 minute segment on NBC TV. A different retro year is picked each year and you pick a car and driver to represent, paint to match as close to the original as possible and many are very realistic copies of the original cars. The rules are simple.... stock Tjet Chassis including stockk wheels or any original replacement parts.

Since it was a long weekend I decided to keep tjet racing retro and the Trans AM was added to the list using the VHORS rules. Using 1966 - 1972 Trans AM Bodies. This a 40 (4 10 miniute heats) minute race and is very challenging and demandi...

With all the strict body rules of racing I then decided to come up with a fun/junkyard class based on the 60's NASCAR Modified/Sportsman class which I called the Modifieds with the Saturday night racing theme from all your local tracks. You can take a tjet, tuffones, or now a JL/AW chassis and build your own creation. Rules are simple any ceramic magnets, 5 ohm or higher arm, any gears / ratios, mix parts etc... but it must weigh between 19-21 grams and use any slip on tires up to a max size of .400. Bodies must be any American made sedan/hardtop steel automobile from the 20's, 30's, 40's, 50's, 60's & 70's. I called it the Permatex 300 since the Modified/Sportsman race run at Daytona was called the Permatex 300 and when I contacted Permatex Corp they have become the sponsor of this event since it began. This class has become the crowd favorite and enjoyed by almost all who have raced it and the competition has been unbelievably close and gets closer each year.

Since adding the Max Trax 44 foot tri oval with 154 degree radius turn I shortened the regular Max Trax oval down to 32 feet and added about 9 degrees of bank to the Modified track. It is a very nice combo and works great with this rules package and the last two races have had door handle to door handle battles and in my 46 years of tjet racing this class has been the most exciting I have ever raced. It is sort of a low banked Bristol and things can happen quick and I believe it is the most exciting track I have ever raced on.

Keeping within the retro theme I have now added the Milwaukee 200 for 50's 60's Indy car roadsters again using the stock tjet chassis and rules. The 1st race this weekend proved very interesting and again the competition was very close and surprisingly the cars handle quite well.

The Trans-Am Class VHORS rules Results Run on the 75 foot 4 lane road course 40 minutes race.

FIN Driver Q.T. Laps Sec. Total 1 Lewis Wuori 9.304 233 0.07 233.07 2 Kevin Browning 9.291 228 0.53 228.53 3 Tommy Jakobowski 9.940 223 0.68 223.68 4 Bill Kurtz 10.100 218 0.75 218.75 5 Skylar Spake 9.640 214 0.27 214.27 6 Todd Martin 10.352 213 0.59 213.59 7 Alan Moss 10.465 213 0.31 213.31 8 Chris Walker 10.160 209 0.45 209.45 9 Ron Fields Sr. 9.800 208 0.25 208.25 10 Andy Lancaster 9.851 207 0.07 207.07 11 Dave Parker 10.600 206 0.58 206.58 12 Pat Hastings 11.210 205 0.11 205.11 13 Rob Rose 10.686 202 0.27 202.27 14 John Bamonte 9.543 200 0.48 200.48 15 Dwayne Hoyle 10.540 196 0.38 196.38 16 Homer 11.740 193 0.36 193.36 17 Jeannie Walker 12.100 191 0.60 191.60 18 Mika Malehorn 10.830 186 0.19 186.19
The 'Sportsman' Class Results Run on the 44 MaxTrax Tri-oval

Total Fin Name Laps Pen Laps Sections Total 1 Kevin Browning 329 1 328 0.01 328.01 2 Ron Fields Sr. 322 4 318 0.02 318.02 3 Tommy Jakobowski 324 7 317 0.03 317.03 4 Lewis Wuori 321 7 314 0.04 314.04 5 Skylar Spake 316 5 311 0.05 311.05 6 Bill Kurtz 311 10 301 0.06 301.06 7 Chris Walker 304 5 299 0.07 299.07 8 Homer 301 11 290 0.08 290.08 9 Todd Martin 293 4 289 0.09 289.09 10 John Bamonte 292 8 284 0.10 284.10 11 Rob Rose 290 9 281 0.11 281.11 12 Jeannie Walker 267 5 262 0.12 262.12 13 Dave Parker 270 11 259 0.13 259.13 14 Dwayne Hoyle 264 8 256 0.14 256.14 15 Andy Lancaster 239 11 228 0.15 228.15 16 Mika 164 11 153 0.16 153.16 17 Alan Moss 135 11 124 0.17 124.17

The Vintage Indy Class (stock tjet chassis) Results for 'The MILWAUKEE 200' Run on the 32 foot Max Trax oval

Fin Name Laps Sections Total 1 Tommy Jakobowski 335 0.20 335.20 2 Bill Kurtz 334 0.03 334.03 3 Lewis Wuori 332 0.20 332.20 4 Rob Rose 326 0.21 326.21 5 Dave Parker 321 0.12 321.12 6 Chris Walker 314 0.17 314.17 7 Ron Sr. 313 0.22 313.22 8 Mika 300 0.20 300.20 9 Homer 300 0.02 300.02 10 Jeannie Walker 297 0.21 297.21 11 Skylar Spake 293 0.24 293.24 12 Dwayne Hoyle 231 0.14 231.14
The Modified Class 'Permatex 300' Results run on the 32 foot Max Trax oval
(Modified tjet or JL chassis) with slip on tires wt 19 - 21 grams

Fin Name Laps Sections Total 1 Tom Bowman 425 0.00 425.00 2 Ron Jr. 416 0.25 416.25 3 Chris Walker 413 0.05 413.05 4 Homer 411 0.06 411.06 5 Mika 406 0.06 406.06 6 Tommy Jakobowski 406 0.01 406.01 7 Ron Sr. 404 0.19 404.19 8 Skylar Spake 386 0.06 386.06 9 Rob Rose 383 0.08 383.08 10 Jeannie Walker 383 0.05 383.05 11 Dave Parker 382 0.15 382.15 12 Dwayne Hoyle 372 0.05 372.05 13 Rachel Fields 369 0.21 369.21 14 Lewis Wuori 369 0.04 369.04 15 Odie 328 0.21 328.21 16 CudaMan 237 0.01 237.01 17 Bill Kurtz 29 0.23 29.23

The 'Southern 500' Stock tjet chassis 1949-1969 body

Fin Name Q.T. Laps Sections Total 1 Ron Jr. 4.174 417 0.10 417.10 2 Bill Kurtz 4.442 400 0.32 400.32 3 Lewis Wuori 4.755 398 0.37 398.37 4 Skylar Spake 4.408 387 0.30 387.30 5 Homer 4.885 385 0.29 385.29 6 Tommy Jakobowski 4.763 377 0.08 377.08 8 Ron Sr. 4.804 366 0.11 366.11 9 Rob Rose 4.898 365 0.22 365.22 10 Tom Bowman 4.907 362 0.18 362.18 11 Jeannie Walker 5.020 361 0.08 361.08 12 Chris Walker 4.782 357 0.11 357.11 13 Cuda Man 5.108 344 0.31 344.31 14 Dave Parker 5.397 340 0.22 340.22 15 Mika 4.939 334 0.10 334.10 16 Dwayne Hoyle 5.050 334 0.09 334.09 17 Odie 5.697 287 0.29 287.29
Combined Results 'The Golden Finger' (All Classes added together for weekend)
Southern Fin Driver TransAm Sportsman IndyCar 5 0 0 Modified Total 1 Tommy Jakobowski 223.68 317.03 335.20 379.40 406.01 1661.32 2 Lewis Wuori 233.07 314.04 332.20 398.37 369.04 1646.72 3 Ron Fields Sr. 208.25 318.02 313.22 366.11 404.19 1609.79 4 Chris Walker 209.45 299.07 314.17 357.11 413.25 1593.05 5 Skylar Spake 214.27 311.05 293.24 387.30 386.06 1591.92 6 Homer 93.36 290.08 300.02 385.29 411.06 1579.81 7 Rob Rose 202.27 281.11 326.21 365.22 383.08 1557.89 8 Dave Parker 206.58 259.13 321.12 340.22 382.15 1509.20 9 Jeannie Walker 191.60 262.12 297.21 361.08 383.05 1495.06 10 Dwayne Hoyle 196.38 256.14 231.14 334.09 372.05 1389.80 11 Mika Malehorn 186.19 153.16 300.20 334.10 406.06 1379.71 12 Bill Kurtz 218.75 301.06 334.03 400.32 29.23 1283.39 13 Ron Jr. 0.00 0.00 0.00 417.10 416.25 833.35 14 Tom Bowman 0.00 0.00 0.00 362.18 425.00 787.18 15 Rachel 0.00 0.00 0.00 377.08 369.21 746.29 16 Odie 0.00 0.00 0.00 287.29 328.21 615.50 17 CudaMan 0.00 0.00 0.00 344.31 237.01 581.32 18 Kevin Browning 228.53 328.01 0.00 X X 556.54 19 Todd Martin 213.59 289.09 0.00 X X 502.68 20 John Bamonte 200.48 284.10 0.00 X X 484.58 21 Andy Lancaster 207.07 228.15 0.00 X X 435.22 22 Alan Moss 213.31 124.17 0.00 X X 337.48 23 Pat Hastings 205.11 0.00 0.00 X X 205.11

Posted 09/08/2009 – U.S. G-Jet Grand Prix Event Postponed

From the desks of Al Perschilli, John Stezlecki & Rob Hayes

September 5, 2009



Dear racers,

Rob Hayes and I had to make a very difficult decision today regarding the first U.S G-Jet Grand Prix. There has been truly gratifying support for the race, and we have been conservatively expecting upwards of 75 drivers. However, we have decided to reschedule to fall 2010.

There were several reasons. Staff burnout is one. As you all know quite well, employees at many companies are being forced to wear multiple hats and work extra-long hours. Some of our staff members, who we are relying on to assist us with the Grand Prix, are maxed out at their workplaces. They are not able to put in the time that will be needed to present this race at the level we intend.

Parts: The new open-wheel parts that are needed for the front end of the G-Jet will be available by the race date, but at this writing are still a few weeks away. We decided, in consultation with BSRT, that the delivery date would be too close to raceday for an event of this caliber.

Location: The race facility is slightly behind schedule. We expect it will be completed very close to the race date, but again, by rescheduling to fall 2010, it will be up to the standards that Rob, Dan DeCosmo and myself are shooting for. In Dan's words, "It'll be like a palace." Words you can count on, coming from the creator of the superb Taj MaHO race facilty.

We hope to announce the new, 2010 U.S. G-Jet Grand Prix race date no later than this April.

We apologize for the inconvenience we've caused some of you, and hope that you understand the reasons for our decision. It's very important to all of us to present a high-caliber event, one you'll be excited about. We hope to see you all, next fall, for the first U.S. G-Jet Grand Prix, when we expect to do just that.

Sincerely,

John Stezelecki

Rob Hayes

U.S. G-Jet Grand Prix

Posted 09/08/2009 – The 2009 Berlin Blast

Promoter: Tom Gumina, Berlin HO Raceways

Gentlemen, time to bring your race(game) face out of storage and get ready for the HOCOC race season with the opener at the Berlin HO Raceways facility. Tom Gumina has graciously offerred his establishment for the opening race, the Berlin Blast. Here is the poster for that race;

Posted 09/05/2009 – Southern 500

Mopar Mountain Motorplex
Day Two results from the Southern 500/Permatex 300 weekend

Another Southern 500 and Permatex 300 are in the books... "Tennessee" Ron Fields Jr won the Southern 500 Labor Day Classic on the 44 ft tri-oval and Virginia's Tom Bowman powered his way to victory in the Permatex 300 Modified race which was one of the most exciting tjet races ever.......

Complete details will be later in the week....

Posted 09/07/2009 – Norwood Speedway

The Way It Was

Posted 09/05/2009 – Southern 500

Mopar Mountain Motorplex
Day One results from the Southern 500/Permatex 300 weekend

Trans AM 40 minute race 4 .10 min heats 75 foot road course
1. Louis Wuori
2. Kevin Browning
3. Tommy Jakobowski
4. Bill Kurtz
5. Skylar Spake

Sportsman 5 min heats 44 foot tri oval
1. Kevin Browning
2. Ron Fields Sr
3. Tommy Jakobowski
4. Louis Wuori
5. Skylar Spake

Indy (Milwaukee 200) 32 foot oval
1. Tommy Jakobowski
2. Bill Kurtz
3. Louis Wuori
4. Rob Rose
5. Dave Parker

I was treated to meeting Bill Kurtz, Gary Butner, Ron Fields, Lewis Wuori and maybe some other 'hot shoes' from the family of Southern racing. You won't find any better anywhere. At this moment they are in the window of running the 60th Anniversay of the Southern 500 and support events. It is a week long festivity held at the Mopar Mountain Motorplex with the beautiful backdrop of Limestone Tennessee. It has been and is the crown jewel of the Southern racing circuit. As I understand it's beginnings were triggered by the cancelling of the Southern 500 from the Nascar tour, a famous and beloved race on the Nascar circuit. From that was born the race that is now held annually in response to it's removal at the 'Mountain' as it is referred to. Click here on the link to visit the Southern 500 page on the Mopar Mountain website;
Southern 500 Info & Rules
These racers are there to race. And they do that better than anyone. But, please take a moment to read Their September newsletter. It well defines their intentions. And from this they are able to maintain that kindred-like group feeling that makes staying together for racing sake more important than anything else.
As I receive updates and results I will post them asap. Any results posted will be unofficial. For many moons now the phrase has been, 'The Mountains Calls'. Now the phrase might be, 'The Mountain Has Called', 'It's time To Answer'.

HOCOC wishes the best of luck and a great time for everyone there

September Newsletter A worthy read

Posted 09/02/2009 – Henry Harnish

Has his own website

Henry Harnish hosts his own website. For those who may not know or be familiar with Henry he is a name among names in the hobby. I can tell you he entered the 1962 National Ford Aurora HO contest. To find out how he did and subsequent happenings from that event click the link here and read about Henry in his own words. I think you will find it an interesting visit.
Henry Harnish Website

Posted 09/01/2009 – DCM Raceways Closed

Lost Track for Racers

"Due to the current economic conditions in the country" DCM Raceway has closed it's doors. Unknown if this is permanent or waiting for better economic conditions.

Posted 08/30/2009 – 5th Annual Fling

Slot Pro Speedway, Jan. 8th & 9th

Here we go again!!!!

Slot Pro Speedway is proud to host the 5th Annual Fling Jan. 8th & 9th 2010.

We decided to make it a 2 day event again as last year's 3 day was too long for some of us. Friday will be a practice & get familiar with the other guests & the environment.

Friday evening will be a race followed by a 1 hour enduro(possibly 2 enduros depending on how many entrants there are). My initial idea is to draw teammates from a hat & each driver will drive 2) 7.5 minute segments. Each team will have 4 drivers. We will run lighted G Jets so there will be a night driving period, dusk, sunrise & daytime simulations. A minimum of 1 teammate will marshal & there will be 1-2 teamates to pit.

Saturday will be an early start with the doors opening at 6:00(for the benefit of late commers Friday) Practice will run until 11:00 so everyone will get ample track time. There will be 1 race before the lunch break followed by 4 other races.

There will be equal T Jet & non-magnet inline racing. We will support all manufacturers that want to support the race. Last year we had great support from all 3!!!!

As with each year, there will be snacks & beverages available all weekend & we will have the big buffet on Saturday. The racing, prizes & awards will run all day Sat. into the evening.

Soon we will post hotel info & will offer shuttle service to & from the airports & hotels if necessary. We are located in Naperville, IL just west of Chicago & equally located between O'Hare & Midway airports.  We are setting up a page on the Slot Pro Speedway site with all the details. We will announce when that page is up & running.

We will have the Brad's Track & Maxx Track available for racing & practicing. There will be a couple of test & tune dates in Dec. for warm ups.

Last year we had a great time with racers from coast to coast. Hoping to make this a better event this year!

Cheers!

Jim Nagy & family

Slot Pro Speedway Racing Products

www.slotprospeedway.com

Posted 08/29/2009 – G-Jet Car & Parts Source
One of several

Slot Pro Speedway
Now's the time to order your G-Jets cars and
parts for the fast approaching ASRL season.
Contact Jim Nagy at Slot Pro Speedway. He
can take care of all your G-Jet needs.
Email from here but the website is the best place for contact purposes;
Slot Pro Speedway(Jim Nagy)

Posted 08/29/2009 – Popular HO Madness Event
Location & Date

This years running of "HO MADNESS" will be held on January 23, 2010 at
the newly built CRB Raceway located in Willington, CT.
CRB Raceway owner and builder is none other than Russ Upton who
is very well known throughout New England for his HO racing skill
and ability. Scheduled for that day will be an ASRL event, NSCS Sportsman
event and the popular Jalopy class. More details will be released
in the near future.

Posted 08/29/2009 – Exciting News!
Welcome Back!

After a few years absence from the HOCOC schedule, HOCOC
will return to the famous high speed Big Bend Speedway
located in Windsor, CT. with the running of the "Turkey Derby"
on November 21st.
On tap for that day's events will be a ASRL event along with the growing
popular Jalopy class and a VHORS Classic event.
Something special is going to be done for this event. There will be no
entry fee. Instead competitors are asked if possible (we all know
a lot of people are hurting due to the economy) to make a small
donation towards the Ethan Duda Scholarship Fund.
This should be a good time and for a good cause.
Details will be released in the near future. So mark your
calenders and get them cars ready!

My comments; I have been and am racing at Big Bend regularly. Of course speed is governed by whatever the classes permit. But make no mistake, if you have the 'Need for Speed', Big Bend has the track for you. Though not a road course you will still have those corners at the ends of the long straightaways. That speed won't be much threat if you don't master those corners from the tight inside lane corners to the faster more gradual outside ones. John and Mary have been pillars for the cause of T-Jet racing and offer a great establishment. The charity aspect for this race is typical of John & Mary. Drawing on the HOCOC Mission & Values Statements this event promotes the positive elements of the HOCOC image of caring for the racing community. I would say HOCOC is proud to have Big Bend back and to contribute to this very worthy cause.
RU

Posted 08/29/2009 – Lots Of Racing!

No Shortage!

There is going to be a lot of great racing coming up
this season. The way things are shaping up it looks like
this will be the best year ever for HO racers on the East
Coast especially the Northeast. We as HO racers have the
Southern 500 hosted by the Fields family in Tennessee,
The ASRL for G-Jets makes it's debute here in New England,
The G-Jet US Grand Prix along with the Mini Indy Classic for
vintage T-Jet Indy cars which is set to go in November, The Challenge
is one big event which takes place in Jersey in October, The Northeast
Championships for magnet cars in February, the NSCS with the National
Sportsman Championship which will take place in April and the ever
popular G-Jet Enduro which will take place in Hull, Mass.
also most likely in April. On top of those events each of the
groupes here in the Northeast will offer plenty of racing with
something for everyone. Those groupes include HOCOC,
MARC and the Outlaws. Big Bend Speedway will once
again offer their monthly racing program as well.

So if you want to race there is a place !

Posted 08/29/2009 – Upton Returns

News of Russ Upton

Long time HO racer and a friend of mine Russ Upton has informed

me that he will be moving back east from Arizona. Russ has won

many events with his driving skills over the years and he will be

using those skills competing in HOCOC this season. Russ will also

be taking part in the organizational side of HOCOC also.

Welcome back my friend !

Al

Posted 08/29/2009 – ASRL Championship

Location & Date

All Star Racing League Championship Event will be held on
March 27, 2010 at the Nantasket Beach Raceway located
in Hull, Mass. Deatils will be relaesed in the near future.

Posted 08/29/2009 – Join Our Race Schedule

Clubs, Groups & Individuals

Any groups or track owners who are interested in

hosting a HOCOC NSCS event or become part

of the series please contact Al Perschilli:

Posted 08/29/2009 – ASRL Debut

G-Jet Class Opener

The All Star Racing League (ASRL) for G-Jets

will make it's debut at the Berlin Raceway located

in Berlin, Mass. on Sept.26th. Also on tap for the

day's events will be the New England region's

season opener for the NSCS Sportsman and a

non sanctioned VHORS event.

More details will be released in the future.

Posted 08/28/2009 – We're Back!!

Temporarily Down

To all my fellow racers and afficionados of the hobby/sport I announce my computer and I have returned!!. The power source died. A new part was ordered and it took a long time to get here from Cal. Once here it was instaled post-haste. Racing waits for nothing so I will be updating the site with a number of items. Thanks for you patience and understanding during this unscheduled blackout. Good to be back. Visit the site from time to time and see what news there is.
Thanks
RU

Posted 07/31/2009 – Patto's Place

Temporarily Down

Passing this along:

Pattos Place will be closed from the 29th July until the 7th September.

Last orders taken 26th July.

He needs to take a break before having another operation.

Please hold your e-mails until he returns. Thanks.

Posted 07/31/2009 – Some Recognition

West Coast Fray Racers

Not too long back Rick Phyllis and a group of West Coast Fray racers made the trek out here to the East Coast and linked up to an invitational event at Tom Gumina's Berlin HO Raceway. They had other business to attend to here but made time to join other local racers for a Fray format race. For many of uas it was our trial by fire and 1st time for this. It was a learning experience and well recieved. Since then Fray style class racing has been included in just about all track schedules. And teams have been assembled and entered for the major East Coast HO Fray Challenge. Big thanks and appreciation for introducing the Fray class of racing to us on the other side of the country. Many already knewe of it but htere were those of us who needed that little extra nudge. Thanks again and it looks like we'll be running into Rick and his team at this year's ECHORR Challenge.

Late Breaking News Items…

Posted 07/29/2009 – Central Ohio Challenge Results

The Big One In Ohio For the Ohio Cup
from Brad Morgan

In the interest of promoting HO racing at it's best and highest level(s)
I enthusiastically transcribe news from messages posted to Yahoo Groups.
It is done without malice to offend and with good intentions.
If any poster is still unsettled about this let me know and the message(s) will be removed.

The dust has settled and the "CUP" has been claimed for another year. Travis Joop drove to victory and will have his name etched in "OHIO CUP" history and on the "CUP" itself. He will be forever in the crosshairs of future drivers trying to claim the cup for themselves.
Racing throughout the field was very competitive with most walking away from the mains having to take a deep breath when they were done. Even with 32 minutes of driving in the mains, every group had 2 or 3 drivers separated by one lap and quite a few by sections.....after 32 minutes!!! THAT is racing.
This was our first attempt at an off site race as the '08 Ohio Cup race was held in club member Ryan Peoples' residence.There were a few gliches here and there as to be expected in undertaking such an endeavor for the first time, but overall it went off without a hitch. There was plenty of space and plenty of track time prior to the race.
A huge THANK YOU to Ron & Beth Lewis and The Hilliard Presbyterian Church for providing us with an excellent facility. Even more thanks to Ron for putting up with Bill's and my messing with his busy schedule.
Another huge THANK YOU to Venus, Jamie, Jan and Rayna for keeping track of scoring, food on the tables, and handing out race prizes.
Another person who really helped out was Danny Rinehart. Danny was going to be Prize Coordinator for the day but when some logistical errors reared their ugly head Danny jumped into the position of race director when needed. Thanks Danny!
Also, the sponsors really treated us well this year. The ladies were kept busy pulling numbers all day long and I think noone left without getting something really cool.

-The Hilliard Presbyterian Church
In order prizes arrived:
- The Parts Pig-Dennis Sieck
- Bubba's Racecar Shells
- RT HO Racing
- HO Models
- Buds HO Parts
- C & R Racing
- Honda of America
- Valvoline Instant Oil Change
- MEV Originals
- Habbys Lube
- Bob Beers
- Doyle Performance Racing
- Zoomin Motorsports
- BRP/Bat-Jet Racing
- Gregs Garage
- Go-Go Racing
- Sav-A-Lot
- Wizzard Slot Car Parts
- VASCRA

Thanks to all of the racers who made the trip to race with us, some of which traveled great distances.
Plans are already in the works for next year's event and we have already reserved the church. It will of course fall around July 25th. Actual date to come later.

To all who made it, hope you enjoyed yourself and learned a thing or two about these little cars.
For those who didnt make it.......you really missed a good show!

See you at the races,
Brad Morgan

YouTube vidoes are on the way! Search CENTRAL OHIO CHALLENGE or youtube user Tonysmoke20

Posted 07/27/2009 – Central Ohio Challenge Results

The Big One In Ohio For the Ohio Cup
from Bill Kurtz

First, we would like to thank all the sponsors who submitted prizes for our event. Please support these sponsors when you can. The list is after the final results. They are a big part of our hobby. We would also like to thank everybody who raced in our event and we hope to see everyone next year. 33 racers toughed out a log day of racing! Here are the final results from this years Central Ohio Challenge, The "Ohio Cup".....

Congratulations to Travis Joop and all racers. Top 10 finishers are listed in BOLD.
1 Travis Joop 444.29 2 Paul Kniffen 443.64 3 Tom Shepard 442.38 4 Ryan Peoples 436.26 5 Jim Keen 433.28 6 Michael Block 427.23 7 Ken Ott 425.51 8 Steve Godinez 423.37 9 Hiram Durant 422.40 10 Kevin Browning 416.45 11 Henry Harnish 410.04 12 Tony Varadi 407.16 13 Dave Craddock 406.47 14 Doug Elton 406.32 15 Brad Morgan 403.36 16 Mike Stuchell 402.22 17 Jared Elton 398.32 18 Joe Murray 397.21 19 Bill Kurtz 396.18 20 Jim Buffington 395.17 21 Myron Benner 392.21 22 Adam Wright 385.86 23 Chris Abston 385.18 24 Danny Rinehart 380.12 25 Steve Roehll 377.58 26 Bill Taylor 370.17 27 Charlie Benson 365.25 28 Ron Lewis 349.48 29 Jeff Albitz 342.46 30 Tom Delauder 339.50 31 John Adams 321.32 32 Alan VanDoren 312.39 **Patrick Smith withdrew from completion**
The Central Ohio Challenge Sponsors! Thank You for your support! The Hilliard Presbyterian Church The Parts Pig-Dennis Sieck Bubba's Racecar Shells RT HO Racing HO Models Buds HO Parts C & R Racing Honda of America Valvoline Instant Oil Change MEV Originals Habbys Lube Bob Beers Doyle Performance Racing Zoomin Motorsports BRP/Bat-Jet Racing Gregs Garage Go-Go Racing Sav-A-Lot Wizzard Slot Car Parts

Posted 07/26/2009 – One of those early mean machine Coupes

From the archives of area racing

The history of stock car racing in this country is rich with lore. It's documentation is maintained by those whose love of it has transcended all those years since. Here in New England and our neighbor states we have what many believe to be the best of that history. I wasn't a burn the midnight oil mechanic but one of many who became a stock car racing junkie/groupie who followed it at a favorite track or tracks. And from time to time made the trek to a distant track for a major race. Take your pick, dirt or asphalt and New England and nearby states gave us the full package!! Here is one of those machines that showcased itself back in the days of the coupe, was part of that package and became a legend among those who saw it run. One of Rhode Island's proud contributions.
Thanks,RU

This was one of the most potent coupes during

the mid 70's around New England. Billy Harmon

and Bobby Potter both drove the car. Harmon

had decent finishes but Potter kicked butt with

it. The car had a Creb 350 under the hood that

produced unreal horsepower. Potter could run

up front against the "big blocks" at the very fast

Thompson Ct. Speedway.

The following is courtesy of Dave Dykes. Thanks Dave:
ADDENDUM: Actually, Billy recorded multiple Waterford wins in this car,
including the "Memorial Day 100" of 1975. He also notched an
early-season victory at Claremont, N.H. The car was later painted silver
and numbered 06 and used as a back-up to the teams Vega. The owner was a
gentleman by the name of Joe Zenga. Billy was subsequently injured in the
Vega when the cage came-down on him after a violent wreck at Waterford, ending
his career. Potter took-over from Harman after vacating "Smittys" # 11 Pinto.
In any-case, Billy only drove it once at Thompson, and this is the shot.

-Dave.

Posted 07/18/2009 – New Yahoo Group

From the desk of Matt Patrick

NOTE.... FOR ANYONE INTERESTED IN STOCK AURORA TYPE INDY CAR RACING THERE IS A BRAND NEW YAHOO GROUP DEVOTED ONLY TO VINTAGE H.O. INDY CAR RACING... THE GROUP NAME IS Vintage HO Indy Racing League.... PLEASE FEEL FREE TO CHECK IT OUT, ALL INTERESTED ARE WELCOME TO JOIN... THE LINK IS;

Vintage HO Racing League

Posted 07/18/2009 – Upcoming Race Notification; Mark Your Calendar

From the desk of Al Perschilli

THE 'SIZZLER' One of the longest running HOCOC shows, the "SIZZLER" will take place Oct. 11th at the East Haven Raceway located in East Haven, CT. Track owner & promoter Rich, 'Dr. Speed' Dumas has one of the best facilites on the circuit. Details will be announced in the near future.

The National Sportsman
Championship Finale' The National Sportsman Championship will take place on April 24 & 25 at the Juniper Raceway located in Southbridge, Mass. Track owner Gerry Cullan really enjoys the HOCOC boys with their hard charging short track style of racing and looks forward to hosting the event. Details will be released in the near future.

Posted 07/18/2009 – Commissioner Appointment

From the desk of Al Perschilli & the HOCOC Committee

HOCOC is pleased to announce that Matt Patrick has accepted the position of ASRL Commissioner. Matt brings a wealth of HO experience and with him overseeing the ASRL series it looks like it's off to a great start in it's first season. Matt we all wish you the best in you latest endeavor in HO racing.
HOCOC Committee
My own comments; In the New England area and it's surroundings Matt Patrick is a known commodity. He brings a legendary history of experience and involvement. With his passion for HO racing we are enthusiatic to have him taking the reigns of being the ASRL Commisioner. Let's all work with Matt in seeing the birth of the ASRL be a success!

Posted 07/18/2009 – RESULTS: 2009 Grillin' 'N Chilln' 500

From Matt Patrick

Date Line; July 11 & 12 2009

             Race Results from Windham Maine's;

                 Sebago H.O. Raceway Complex

         The Annual Summer "Grillin & Chillin 500"

July 11 Saturday Morning 1^st Race NSC Sportsman

        On The Oval

Henry Harnish

Anthony Zampelli

Hiram Durant

Matthew Patrick

Steve Nilson

Ray

Greg W.

Jim Hoar

John Grace

Sarah

Sydney Nilson

Mary Darman

Tony Howarth

Dave Howarth

Cameron Hamilton

Al

Mario

July 11 Saturday Afternoon 2^nd Race VHORS Classic Stock

         On the "Monster" Road Course

Hiram Durant

Matthew Patrick

Greg W.

John Grace

Steve Nilson

Ray

Anthony Zampelli

Jim Hoar

Al

Dave Howarth

Mary Darman

Tony Howarth

Sydney Nilson

Sarah

Cameron Hamilton

Henry Harnish (Technical DQ)

July 11 Saturday Night, Open NSC Sportsman 500

On the Oval

Henry Harnish.........502 laps

Anthony Zampelli...501

John Grace.............491

Matthew Patrick....475

Steve Nilson...........474

Greg W.....................462

Hiram Durant..........459

Dave Howarth.........440

Mary Darman...........398

Sunday Morning July 121^st Race Classic Coupes

   On The Oval

Anthony Zampelli

Greg w

Hiram Durant

Henry Harnish

Steve Nilson

Matthew Patrick

John Grace

Jim Hoar

Sydney Nilson

Mary Darman

Tony Howarth

Sarah

Al

Ray

Cameron Hamilton

Dave Howarth

Sunday Afternoonish July 12 VHORS Super Stock

On The "Monster" Road Course

Hiram Durant

Henry Harnish

Ray

Anthony Zampelli

Steve Nilson

Matthew Patrick

Greg W.

John Grace

Al

Mary Darman

Tony Howarth

Sydney Nilson

Sarah

Cameron Hamilton

Dave Howarth (DNS)

Jim Hoar (DNS)

Sunday Afternoon July 12 Special Indy Car Challenge

   On The Oval

Hiram Durant

Matthew Patrick

Anthony Zampelli

Jim Hoar

Dave Howarth

Tony Howarth

Cameron Hamilton

Posted 07/16/2009 – "2009 Ohio Cup REMINDER"

Central Ohio HO Racing Association(COHORA)

This event is slated for July 25^th. That's 9 days off!! and will take place in 'The Buckeye State', Ohio.
Visit the following link to find out specifics and make sure what's staed here is correct;
Central Ohio Challenge For the Ohio Cup

Posted 07/16/2009 – 2009 Grillin' 'N Chilln' 500

From Matt Patrick

Hey All, The annual biggest race in Maine for H.O. Racers held at the Sebago H.O. Racing Complex, The GRILLIN & CHILLIN 500 is in the books. Again history was made with the largest field of H.O. Racers in attendance ever, traveling in from a host of locations throughout the East Coast with names like Hiram Durant, Henry Harnish, Anthony Zampelli, Johnny "Lightning" Grace, Steve Nilson and a list of top names from all over New England... it was a struggle just to finish in the top ten!

A full race report will be out in a few days as soon as it is possible for me to get it written up with my busy schedule of school and cardiac rehab, but it was a great time with plenty of door-to-door racing, banging, fun, laughter, "sportsmanship"(Tony, Hey DH, is that an Indy Car Sticking out of your eye? lol), plenty of racing camraderie and a little ball busting thrown in for a great time held by all in attendance!

For those that could not make or be able to make the date, clear your schedule for next year at about this time and come and learn what its like to have a good time and still have plenty of competitive racing and plenty of good home spun Maine food and drink!

Thanks to all the sponsors... PARTSPIG, ZOOMIN MOTORSPORTS, ACME SLOTCARZ, HAMMERHEAD RACING, HIRAM DURANT AND ALL WHO DONATED PARTS AND MORE!

Lets not forget to THANK the man and woman, whom together get this race accomplished with great effort every year... Jimmy "Dairy Queen" Hoar and his wonderful bride Deb "I drive the lawnmower like Matthew races, through and over everything in my path" Hoar...

THANK YOU JIM & DEB FOR ANOTHER GREAT TIME!
Matthew "if I ever learn to get out of the trigger, you guys are in serious trouble" Patrick

Posted 07/15/2009 – Gary Butner

UPDATE, GREAT NEWS!

We need some 'good news' and the latest report is from message #4214 of the Southern Sportsman Group and Gary's good friend Bill Kurtz. Bill reports Gary is in recovery, talking and even got out of bed. According to this he will be back racing and kicking some butt.

Posted 07/14/2009 – Gary Butner

Prayers & Thoughts

From message #4204(Bill Kurtz) on the Southern Sportsman Group Gary Butner is in the hospital having heart surgery. Gary is an avid fellow racer, great person and competitor. Keep him in your thoughts and prayers.
Thanks,
Rudy

Posted 07/09/2009 – Photo Contest At PartsPig

Links to Photo Contest

Dennis Sieck and his PartsPig website have a photo contest. Here is the link for the rules;
Link To PartsPig Photo Contest Rules

Link To PartsPig Photo Contest Winner

Posted 07/07/2009 – A Link To Photos of Pure Golden Memories

Coupes & Coaches, Link courtesy of Ted Knolton. Thanks Ted,

Not HO related but it is our passion, racing, on a 1:1 scale. Enjoy a trip down memory lane;
Don Cote's Collection Of Coupes & Coaches LaSheef's Website

Posted 07/07/2009 – U.S. G-Jet Grand Prix & Team DPR/Asylum Racing

Follow us.
From Southern Gentleman Bill 'Mr. HO Racing' Kurtz

Fellow Racers,
You can keep up with Team DPR / Asylum's Grand Prix effort at:

http://www.doyleperformance.com/dotnetnuke/GJet/TheUSGJetGrandPrix/DPRAsylumFormulaOneProgram/tabid/199/Default.aspx

We will be posting reports between now and November.

Keep on Racing
Bill Kurtz
Charlotte, NC
Team DPR / Asylum

A HO Racers Journal
http://www.doyleperformance.com
"Remember the Fun"
Home of the "HO Product of the Year" Award
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/KeepOnRacing/

Posted 07/07/2009 – U.S. G-Jet Grand Prix

Important Comments
From John 'Stez' Stezelecki

Gentlemen,
Please be patient with our reporting the info that you need for the Grand Prix. Rob Hayes who is Co-Director and Web builder is away till July 12th. I'm sure when he comes back he'll be swamped with work. He is also Vice President Communications of Berklee College which is growing like crazy. So he's pretty tied up. Also Gary has reported that the F1 weights have not been stamped with the G-Jet markings yet. Most of their concentration is on the G3 Championships. Thier focus will shift to us once that one is over.

Once the site is pretty complete we hope to announce the race on the other major H.O.sites.

I'm getting a lot of requests for names of people or companies that are willing to paint F1 hard bodies. Any one or company that is willing to do so should contact me. I'll compile a list and in a few weeks list all those who wish to be listed with phone numbers and e-mail addresses. Many Thanks for your support. Email John Stezelecki

Posted 07/06/2009 – New Grillin 'N Chillin' 500 Sponsor & Updated List

HO Racing At It's Best & Northern Hospitality
From Matt 'Babby' Patrick

Date Line: Saturday June 27, 2009

Zoomin Motorsports has come onboard as sponsor for the annual Grillin & Chillin 500 held at the Sebago Racing Complex in Windham Maine...
Owner of HammerHead Racing, Matt Patrick erges all cottage industries to add their names to the growing list of sponsers for what should be an advertisting bonaza; as even the smallest of the hobbies cottage industries can always use a little help advertising their wares. The slightest contribution will get you the same advertising as any & all sponsors will be receiving thru any post made by Mr. Hoar or myself.

List of Sponsors as of June 28;
ACME SLOTCARZ
PARTSPIG
HAMMERHEAD RACING
ZOOMIN MOTORSPORTS. ...
website owner Paul Kniffen will be making the trip north and with him all of his wares for sale, as well as prizes to be donated to all............ .

http://zoominmotors ports.com/

Thank's to all so far that have committed in making this event the best HO slotcar race in The history of Maine 's HO SLOTCAR Racing!!!!!!

Matthew G. Patrick

Posted 07/05/2009 – Indy car sources

From Al Perschilli

T-Jet Indy bodies can be purchased from ACME, Roger Corrie and Road Race Replicas.

Contact Dave Howarth by email
Contact Roger Corrie by email
Road Race Replicas Website
For G-jet cars and parts...
Slot Pro Speedway Website

Posted 07/04/2009 – Gotta Share This!!!!

Kudos, Kudos and more Kudos

This is one nice Jalopy!!!

Posted 06/30/2009 – Grillin' 'N Chillin' REMINDER"

From the website

The 2009 Chillin' 'N Grilln' 500 is coming around turn 4 on July 11th and 12th. Check this website for info on the full program of events, directions and anything else. It's worth mentioning in the past the local SUBWAY sponsored this race a few times by providing their large(6 ft. long I think) party sub. This year there are sponsors from the world of HO slot racing!!! See the list posted on this site.
May I state I have attended this event in prior years and one word tells it all, FUN!!! I raced with fellow racers who are always great to be around and one year Lewis Wuori(one of the better Southern Guns) even made the trip up. I consider myself middle of the road and then there are some who it is a privilege to rub fenders with as they tend to be in that upper group. Make no mistake, anyone can get it together and be very competitive. Not sure this year there may be some names among names in HO racing that will be there. Stay tuned for a list coming...

Posted 06/29/2009 – Grillin' 'N Chillin' Update"

From the desk of Matt 'Babby' Patrick

In HOCOCSLOTCARRACING@yahoogroups.com, "aperschilli" wrote:

Word has it that Turbine # 2 will be at the Mini Indy!

Matt's response...

Hey Al, yes your are totally correct, there is a brand new Indy Turbine almost completed... But this one is different... My old Lotus has been retired and a spanking new Shelby Turbine is in the works and almost complete... Just a little more sanding and prep work before pictures are ready for debut. I hope that this car will have the same or close competitive spirit to the tracks it will visit as did the old Turbine...
Its debut race will be at the Grillin & Chillin 500 Indy portion of the event, so stay tuned for more info on the race and sponsors updated list. Sponsors at this time for the G & C 500;
PARTSPIG - Dennis Sieck
ACME SLOTCARZ - Dave Howarth
ZOOMIN MOTORSPORTS - Paul Kniffen
HAMMERHEAD Racing - Matt Patrick
The list of competitors has also topped all other events so far with racers coming from at least 7 states, names to be updated soon... Thank You, Matthew

Posted 06/28/2009 – Major Race Announcement"

Dateline: Nov. 7 & 8, 2009
Suffield Connecticut

Click the link here for information on this event.

U.S. G-Jet Grand Prix, TJet Mini Indy & F1 IROC

Posted 06/26/2009 – Updated HOCOC Rules Now Posted On Site"

From the desk of Al Perschilli

The latest, current most updated HOCOC rules have just been posted to this website. They are as of 26, June, 2009.
Be advised that all other links of these rules supplied that were posted here and may appear of past dated are superseded by these rules.
You may click the links here or on the leftside menu;
Class Rules[PDF] Revised 06/26/09
Race Rules[PDF] Revised 06/26/09

Posted 06/21/2009 – ASRL Rules Now Posted On Site"

From the desk of Al Perschilli

The idea was born of an 'All Star Racing League'. First step was to assemble rules. These took some time. But they have now been judged ready and are now posted from a link on the leftside menu under ASRL SCORING or you might click the link here;
ASRL Scoring

Posted 06/20/2009 – Chillin' 'N Grillin' 500 Sponsors"

From Matt Patrick

Late breaking news as of late last Night!

Dennis Sieck Owner of the PARTSPIG website has joined the quickly growing list of sponsors to help offset the cost of racers coming making the long trek to the back woods of Maine, donating of an interesting aray of parts for this years Grillin & Chillin 500 Event...
For All Those interested in Sponsoring The G&C 500, Please Contact Matthew via YAHOO Group HO SLOTCAR SCENE or e-mail off line at
Matt Patrick

... Sponsor's Donating To This Date are as follows;

ACME SLOTCARZ - Resin Bodies and Body Parts, owner Dave Howarth

HHR/JSA Hobies/HO SLOTCAR SCENE - Group Owner & Racer Matthew G. Patrick
HOSLOTCARSCENE Yahoo Group

PARTSPIG - Race Parts, Bodies and HO Info
Thank's to all so far!!!!!!
Matthew G. Patrick

Posted 06/07/2009 – New Website For Parts Etc."

Dennis Sieck a.k.a PartsPig

PartsPig, Parts Cheap & Fast

Posted 06/03/2009 – Info On "Grill'n' 'N Chill'n' 500, 2009"

From the Desk of Jim Hoar

[HOSLOTCARSCENE] Grill'n - N- Chill'n 500 is ON!
Great News,
Have cleared my schedule so the Sebago HO Raceways 2009 Grill'n-N-Chill'n 500" is ON, ayyhupp, it's ON and it's most likely going to be the best one so far. Here's what's on the schedule so far:
Date: July 11- 12th. Pits open Friday , 10th @ noontime for early arrivals and camping guests.
Where: 767 Gray Rd , Windham, ME 04062. (it's also know as Route 202).
Contact: Jim Hoar, cell # 207-653-2697 home # 207-894-5289 or Email Jim Hoar
Saturdays race classes will be: First Race; on the 4 X 14 ft MaxTrax oval, the HOCOC-Outlaws NSC Sportsman cars. Start time approx 1pm. Second race, on the 5 X 25 ft MaxTrax road course, a VHORS SS/Fray class race. Start time approx. 3:30pm.
Saturday nites event will include: G-Jets mini-enduro on road course. This will be two, 30 minute enduros for the top four qualifying drivers. Marshalled race format like the Nuvouri Enduro. Lexan NASCAR bodies (which I will have a half dozen available). Also a Mini-Indy race on the oval as a marshalled race like the Livoniapolis event. Two minute heats. Everyone qualifies. Also planned is a new track being debut by Matt "I love short tracks" Patrick for everyone to try out. Keep your eyes open for details on his tracks development.
Sunday AM event will be a VHORS Classic Stock event on the road course. Start time about 9am. Final race will be a New England favorite, the Classic Coupes run by all the area clubs on the oval. Racing should be completed by about 3pm which gives everyone a chance to hit the road if they choose and be home before it gets dark.
Directions: EASY TO GET TO AND ONLY 2 HOURS NORTH OF BOSTON!!.
From wherever you're coming from just hop onto Route 95 North up thru New Hampshire and when you cross over the big green bridge that borders N.H. and Maine just stay on Route 95-Maine Turnpike and in an hour you'll be here!! Stay on the Maine Turnpike till you get to Exit 63, Route 202- Gray,New Glouchester. Take Exit 63, thru the no pay toll plaza, turn LEFT and go down Route 202 about 4 miles. The road has a "Y" split at the 4 mile point..STAY LEFT. Sebago HO Speedways is well marked and exactly 1 mile on the left. There will be large signs posted with arrows like always. Address is 767 Gray Rd, Windham,ME.
NOTICE: Pit space has been expanded up to 26 comfortable spots this year (my son moved out and lives with his finace' now, YAYY!!! ) There is a good motel up the turnpike one more exit which is pretty affordable for Maine in the summer time prices. Everyone usually just brings a sleeping bag or camping stuff and sleep here in the house or yard. The yard is huge and weather is normally always great for this event.
RULES: The VHORS SS and Stock class rules are posted on the ECHORR Challenge website. The Indy car race rules are the same as what was just done at the Livoniapolis 500 race last w/e. The Coupes and NCS Sportsman rules are on the HOCOC site. To make the racing acceptable for all the various clubs racers in New England, the Coupes will be allowed to run ANY Front End assembly, Any color tires, Slip-on silicone tires and car will not have a weight limit. The NCS cars will be open to either JL or Aurora chassis cars, no parts interchanged except magnets of course. 14ohm minimum, ANY wide stance body to include TYCO, L/L, BRP's with front & rear glass (molded or inserted) and cars must have a minimum of 18.9 grams.
WHEN SOMEONE WITH MORE TECH SAVY COMPUTER SKILLS THAN ME GETS A MINUTE....PLEASE ATTACH THE RULES TO MAKE IT BETTER TO LINK THE RULES SITES PLEASE.......
Here are rules links to the Echorr website;
ECHORR/VHORS SUPER STOCK RULES
ECHORR/VHORS CLASSIC CLASS RULES

There are always great prizes to give away, and this year will be no different. Gas cards, cars, parts, accessories, nostlagia stuff, and who knows what surprise stuff will be handed out again.
FOOD AND DRINKS AS ALWAYS WILL BE PROVIDED FOR THE ENTIRE WEEKEND!!!! WE HAVE A GREAT REPUTATION FOR PUTTING ON AN EVENT THAT IS SECOND TO NONE HERE IN NEW ENGLAND AND THIS YEAR IS LOOKING GREAT.
Please reply and let me know about any special circumstances you may have for the event weekend and I'll get things squared away for ya. Best to reply to mainehoracing@... for same day responses. This event is an open event for all racers, fun is permitted, certain behaviors will not be. Come with your "A" game, appetite and spirit of what HO slotcar racing is all about.....friendship, fun and sportsmanship.
SEE YOU ALL IN ------ 6 WEEKS -----------

Jim " been DQ'd Again" Hoar

Posted 06/04/2009 – "Grill'n 'N Chill'n 500"

I will post dates and times as I don't believe I included them here...stay tuned...
I have been to this race several times. It will not disappoint you. The facility is huge and can accomodate. When I was there last it had the oval for just plain speed and a long way around road course with the longest straight away to test a driver's L&R skills. Jim Hoar is the promoter and a great host. When the flag drops it doesn't matter if you're 1st or somewhere between last and 1st the racing for positions is a blast!!! Plenty of room is a big plus. Jim is there to accomodate his fellow racers and provide positive memories. And he does this against the classic Maine/New England downeast flavor treating racers to the taste of Grillin' 'N Chillin'. From time to time I will post updates for the race as the one that follows from another Maine-iac Matt Patrick;

From the desk of Matt Patrick

Date Line, Thursday June 4 2009

Late breaking news as of this afternoon, one more sponsor joins in on the fun!

           Paul Kniffen of Zoomin Motorsports has joined the quickly growing list of sponsors to help offset the cost of racers coming to the great woods of Maine with the donating of interesting aray of parts for this years Grillin & Chillin Event to be held at Sebago Raceway Complex in Windham Maine. This years event should pack them in on the weekend of July 11 & 12 with mainly ECHORR classes being run on both days.

            Paul will also be making the long trek to race & sell his wares along with putting up prizes such as Bodies and Parts. There will also be a special HOCOC Non-Points NSC 500 lap race held on that Saturday Night for all those that are staying over and taking the rustic camping route or staying at one of the local motels.

           All you racers out there with nothing to do on this weekend please feel free to come up to the back woods of Maine and have a little fun, laughter and share in the camraderie of your fellow slotters.

           Anybody who would care to jump on board and help sponsor the event, large or small, even if just a few parts please can contact Me at....

                                    thebigcoffinhunter@...

            or visit our YAHOO Group HO SLOTCAR Scene http://groups.yahoo.com/group/HOSLOTCARSCENE/

Sponsor's Donating as of today, June 4 2009 are as follows;

ACME SLOTCARZ - Dave Howarth will be there racing and donating some of the BEST Resin Bodies and Body Parts I've ever raced.

HammerHead Racing's JSA Hobbies & Ho Slotcar Scene - Matthew G. Patrick is putting up a varity of new parts, complete NSC Sportsman Cars, Trophys and Plaques.

PARTSPIG website owner - Dennis Sieck is sending a varity of Parts & Bodies, Dennis' website has many HO Parts and Bodies, plus some great tech info       http://www.partspig.com/

ZOOMIN MOTORSPORTS website owner Paul Kniffen Is bring all of his wares for sale, as well as prizes to be donated to all.............    http://zoominmotorsports.com/

Thank's to all so far that have committed in making this event the best HO slotcar race in The history of Maine 's HO SLOTCAR Racing!!!!!!

                         Matthew G. Patrick

NOT Just Another Slot Car Group... Ho Slot Car Scene is a group dedicated to promoting the hobby of T-Jet racing; This site is for Racers, Builders, Collectors, Distributors, ETC... A Place to post questions, tech tips, and pic's of your favorite cars, team logos, club logos and more, with over 85 quality links to Slot Car Clubs, Groups, Sites and Distributors!
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/HOSLOTCARSCENE/

Posted 05/30/2009 – "2009 Ohio Cup"

Central Ohio HO Racing Association(COHORA)

Announcing another major race event. This one will take place in 'The Buckeye State', Ohio. Visit the following link to find out specifics;
Central Ohio Challenge For the Ohio Cup

Posted 05/30/2009 – "Final Report On the 2009 Livoniapolis 500 & Permatex 250"

From the Desk of Matt Patrick

Anything worth doing is worth waiting for. Race coverage from Matt "Babby" Patrick has come in and Matt deserves Kudos and Thanks for his race recap. Corresponding with Matt I can tell you he doesn't just throw this together!

Date Line: Memorial Day Weekend

      The "Livonianapolis 500" Indy Car Race &

        "Permatex 250" Modified Race



      Well another great weekend of racing at the Livonianapolis Speedway has come and gone; left behind are the memories of a fantastic weekend of laughter and fun, hotly contested, door-to-door, wheel banging racing, renewed friendships and newfound friendships. First, let me thank Jan & Austin Lesterhuis for their ever-gracious hospitality, putting on one of my favorite races of the year and inviting all of the racers into their home with open arms and hearts. The father and son duo are not only great hosts, but both are expert builders and drivers, who are more than willing to share all of their speed secrets.

      When you are finished racing at this venue there leaves no doubts in your mind that you have just raced against the best. Drivers such as Dave Failing, "Big" John Vollinger, Steve Street, Jan & Austin Lesterhuis, Dave & Tony Howarth and Jim Hoar are just a few of the names to beat.   If you managed to finish on the podium and passed the strict, by the written word, post race tech, then you got just what you deserved and you know you ran for it, no doubts left over in this authors mind.

      The track is an Ed Bianchi 44 foot long, 15 degree banked corner, flat braided lightning fast and glass smooth oval. The venue was open for practice from Friday until one hour before the drivers meeting on Sunday. After a candid drivers meeting hosted by Austin Lesterhuis promptly at 11:00 am on race day time trials kicked off, held in the order of sign-in. No questions here as last years second place finisher Dave Failing was back to better his finish as he time trialed quick fastest, with Maine's own Jim Hoar a close second with the backwoods lad "BABBY" Patrick with what seemed like a distant third,rounded out the top 3 drivers. This led up to the start of the Famed "Livonianapolis 500" race, as the order was set with 12 drivers from as few as four states went right into the battle with the fastest in lastest rotating in on the long way around red lane.

      There was door-to-door racing in every heat; along with plenty of rubbing is racing trials and tribulations to be had by almost every racer as they jostled for every inch of track, every lap to be counted and section of track to be had. The close racing was not the only thing to be frightened by, as post tech was every bit as nail biting as the grueling eight minutes per lane on the four lane high banked oval. Jim "Red looks Orange to me in the shadows of the tent" Hoar was vicious as lead tech inspector of the day and quite a few top runners found themselves off the podium after Jim went over their rides with a fine tooth comb.

      Dave Failing lived up to his name by coming home with the high lap total of 535 laps for the 32 minutes of track time, only to fail the post tech inspection and be relegated to a eight place finish, moving track owner Jan "The Man" Lesterhuis to first with 527 laps. Dave "I'm Only Here for the Indy Car Race" Howarth ran a strong and hard fought battle to finished third with 519 laps, but was bumped up to second after he passed tech. Next to step up onto the podium, only to be dragged back off was Austin "A.J. Sideways" Lesterhuis, as he ran 518 laps, but a re-worked arm pushed him back to a ninth place, out of the money finish. That moved Mainiac Jim "Color Me Blind" Hoar to third place with 517 laps. After a very quick inspection of his car by the second tech man in charge on this memorable day, Jim was found to be illegal by means of an off colored red Tuff Ones magnet in place of an orange T-Jet magnet.

      This strange phenomena did not stop here, as sixth place Steve Street who ran 491 laps and was overseeing the inspection process, claimed his car did not meet the spec sheet, therefore no reason to bother checking his ride on this day. Next up to the tech plate was seventh place runner Matthew "BABBY" Patrick with 479 laps. BABBY, while already having a tough go at keeping (the "fastest thing on wheels" under race conditions) on course for what looked like a sure first or second place finish. Patrick lost 40 laps in the pits changing out a broken body on his newly clad ACME SLOTCARZ Bullet II Indy Racer, after taking a couple of very hard hits to the retaining wall of the Speedway's high banks while trying to negotiate getting around a tad bit slower car. Even after losing almost 40 laps on the entry lane, Patrick made a heck of a run passing almost every thing in sight including the tough eyes of chief inspector ~~Clouseau~~Hoar. Late entrant Joe Saccomanno came in fourth 31 laps behind third with 448 laps and rounding out the top five was East Coast OUTLAWS youngest member, Cameron Hamilton putting up a fine 433 laps showing most of the "Old Timers" that keeping it in the slot has its merits.

      After a small break in the action for the drivers to re-fuel themselves, the ground pounding Southern style "Permatex Modified 250" was next on tap. The field lined-up in the finishing order from the Indy race, again the fastest run lastest, but for four minutes a lane in place of the 8 minutes for the Indy Cars, no track cautions or power outages and using corner marshals. The race was fast paced, as the low-ohm, fat tired Mods ripped up the track. Dave Failing took control with 312 laps after his four-lane effort and never looked back and this time passed the tough tech inspectors, as did all the Modifieds in the field. The second place finisher, "BIG" John Vollinger was 14 laps off the pace with 298 laps followed by a stunning drive into third by young Tony Howarth as he managed to turn everyone's head with 296-lap run. Eventual fourth place finisher 'BABBY' Patrick could only muster 287 with his under-power HOCOC Grand National chassis topped with his big red #1pinto Mod body. Bringing home the fifth place bacon was fellow Maine state traveling racer Jimmy "Color Blind" Hoar, thus putting 3 New Englanders in the top 5, but only one in the top 3.

      To wrap it all up in less than 5 million words, all this author can say is that it was a blast, rubbing is racing, and I can and did promise to all, I'd be back next year with a vengeance. Some notes to end the story with Jan "The Man" Lesterhuis lost about the same number of laps in the "250" as Matthew "BABBY" Patrick did in the 500 breaking a body post off his Mod and re-gluing it under green.

      Thanks to all of the competitors who took the time from their busy lives to show up for this annual Memorial Day race and I hope that more racers will add this special event to their calendar next year. Thank You Jan & Austin for a wonderful time, the great food and the use of their land for some restful, rustic camping fun. Thank's also goes out to sponsors:

Steve Street --Donating THUNDER OIL

Dave Howarth --Donating ACME SLOTCARZ BODIES

HHR--Donating JW's Hot Rod & Stock Double Flanged Wheels

                 Sincerely,

                     Matthew "BABBY" Patrick



INDY "500" Finishing Order:

1.       Jan Lesterhuis

2.       Dave Howarth

3.       Matthew Patrick

4.       Joe Saccomanno

5.       Cameron Hamilton

6.       John Vollinger

7.       Tony Howarth

8.       Dave Failing

9.       Austin Lesterhuis

10.                    Jim Hoar

11.                    Steve Street

12.                    Mike King

Permatex "250" Finishing Order:

1.       Dave Failing

2.       John Vollinger

3.       Tony Howarth

4.       Matthew Patrick

5.       Jim Hoar

6.       Steve Street

7.       Joe Saccomanno

8.       Austin Lesterhuis

9.       Dave Howarth

10.                    Mike King

11.                    Jan Lesterhuis

12.                    Cameron Hamilton

Posted 05/28/2009 – "Home Racing World Link - 2009 Livoniapolis 500"

Photos and top finishers

Click this link to see the track, cars and drivers in the 2009 Livoniapolis 500 and the Livonia Permatex Modified 250.
Briefly, I think this is the 2nd running of this event. It has become a very well accepted race. Track and facility provide for a lot of fun and competition. Visit the link here and see for yourself.
Congratulations to top finishers and everyone who answered the call 'Gentlemen, start your slotcars!'
What sharp looking fields of cars!!
2009 Livoniapolis 500
Stay tuned for the final race report as I anticipate 'stuff' happened!!

Posted 05/26/2009 – "2009 Livoniapolis 500"

From the Desk of Matt Patrick
Early Post Race Report, More Coming...

Fellow Racers, just back from the 500 late last evening and with a good nights sleep... My first thoughts go out to Jan & Austin Lesterhuis for having us into their house for the Memorial weekend of truly fine racing, laughs and general comraderie of T-Jet racing at its finest. I have already written half the story down and as soon as I can wrap my mind around the rest later today I will post the results and pictures of what I'd call my favorite weekend of racing of the year!!

      Thank You Jan & Austin for your Hospitality and the chance to compete in your yearly event, and once again I vow to come back next year with a vengence!

           Matthew

p.s. Al... I kinda backed into a third place finish after having a little body damage on my new Indy Car... My Lotus Turbine has been officially retired as a Brand New ACME Bullet is now being run by Hammer Head Racing President Matthew "BABBY" Patrick, but after getting seriously walled repeatedly I broke a front screw post and lost 40 laps on the red lane, which was outside and the first lane you rotate in on... The body has been repaired and is now in the Hammer Head Racing Shop being painted, detailed and decaled!!!!!

Posted 05/26/2009 – "Website of Possible Interest"

Wicked Good Racing

The following link will take you to a website that is a 'work in progress'(under continuous construction). The theme is Racing in the state of Maine and a tribute to the early days and evolution of home built and maintained racing. I particularly liked the Early Stocks Bomber link that shows the rebirth of an abandoned chariot of the early years from out in the backwoods to joining back up with the rest of the field. A very long pit stop. The site also offers some video clips. Not sure you can get thaya from heya but you can visit this site and relive racings' past from our good friends up thaya in Maine.

Wicked Good Racing

Posted 05/10/2009 – "Southern Sportsman Rules & Mopar Mountain"

From the desk of Ron Fields

I have read in a few posts about the Southern Sportsman rules at Mopar Mountain.... ... remember that my postings were put out around the first of the year before any rules changes had been announced... they will be updated... but with the ever changing bodies available and any rules updates go to the Southern Sportsman website as that is the correct rules, same with the TRANS AM rules... go to the VHORS for any updates on their rules.

We want to keep all rules as standard as possible with the exception of body rules as we run specific retro races... bodies are not as big an issue as the chassis.... It is so enjoyable to be able to travel from race to race and pull a chassis out of a box and it is ready to run with out making a 25 changes to everything.

The Modified (Permatex 300) and Southern 500 rules are unchanged....
Ron Fields

Posted 05/04/2009 – "Nantasket Beach G-Jet Enduro, The Best"

From the desk of Al Perschilli

We'll I survived another G-Jet Enduro ! As usual it was another fantastic event with great competition. The race results and tidbits will be posted as they are released. At this time I just want to say thanks to:
Durf for his contribution. Steve Medanic for his work on the lights for the cars. They worked great while they lasted. I'm sure you will work out the bugs. Gary Beedle for sending us great cars. You were missed. Hopefully we will see you back next year!
Rob Hayes for his excellent race directing.
My teammates Stez, Gerry, Bob, Richie and Jim who did an excellent job considering our team was put together literally minutes before the star of the race. Great job guy's ! Stez for hosting the event & promoting the event along with so much more that it would take me hours to type it ( I'm one of those two finger typist). Stez, I know I can safely say from all of us your a class act and we appreciate all you have done for the hobby/sport.
It was great to see Mike Martyn, Joe Eastlack and Brian Skidmore. I finally got to meet and chat with Harvey Goodwin.
That wraps it up for me. Can't wait till next year!
Best regards
Al Perschilli

Posted 05/03/2009 – "Nantasket Raceway G-Jet Enduro"

From the desk of Rudy Urban

I spent all day yesterday with both East Coast Outlaws(ECO) and HOCOC officials and members as well as others participating in the 4th Annual 'G-Jet Enduro' on the Nuvolari at Nantasket Beach Raceway. This is a terrific event hosted by Promoter John Stezelecki for the 'Ethan Duda' fund. The event is a memorial for Todd Duda(Ethan's Father) who gained great respect and formed friendship bonds with racers wherever he raced. The event is in his honor and helps his son with his future expenses. I and about 35/40 other slotcar racers from Mass. and beyond made up this 6 team event. Each team had about 5 or 6 member drivers. The event began with a fine performance of the 'Star Spangled Banner' on the accordian. Lane choice was done on a fastest to slowest qualifying lap time. This is a professionally done event by like persons and well organized. An effort was made to enhance the night driving scenario by instaling LEDs. Everyone expressed great satisfaction on this, however, for some unknown reason the LEDs failed and a contingency became necessary. After consultation a decision was made to reinstal the former lights and run with a low level of lighting. This worked and the race went on. For those who enjoy this format you can't do much better!!! The Nuvolari is a blast to run on with Gjets. And when the smoke cleared the checkered flag went to a very consistently strong team. But the entire event was considerably close by comparison to former years. It was extended from 6 to 8 hours. Many are catching on to the nuances of the Nuvolari and stepping up their performance levels. And it is showing. Several rookies and at least one racer who came out of retirement so to speak were in the event. I anticipate John Stezelecki will be posting results and a race recap to his website. You should visit it here at, Nantasket Beach Raceway. Make no mistake, these are top notch people and racers who know these cars and know how to drive. The event cause raised a good amount for the 'Ethan Duda' fund. In the end that was what it was all about. From myself to John Stezelecki and all those who took responsibility to run this event I extend a personal thank you and support for any future GJet Enduro events.
A special thank you to my team, Team TJ Motola; TJ Motola, Rick Hubbert, Jim Hoar, Mark Kaminski & Bill Craven for a great time and effort.
Additional local club members who raced were Al Perschilli and Jim Tyma. Al is a seasoned veteran and Jim is a developing rookie who has some real potential.

Posted 05/02/2009 – "News from Acme Products"

From the desk of Dave Howarth

I am posting the response from Dave Howarth on his state of product development and release. I did this in good faith and remind everyone that Dave reserves the right to change and/or modify anything at anytime. as it should be.

Dave Howarth;
Pics of the Indy's are up in this Yahoo site as well as others carrying the Acme Bodies photo albums. I will be finishing up the production molds for all the bits and pieces of the Indy's when I return from AZ on the 6th.

Next out of skunkworks will be an old favorite of those running modifieds. I will be resurecting the PT Modified as it has had several requests.

Then I will begin concentrating creative efforts on new projects for Mopar Mountain (Labor Day Weekend) and sanctioning 2 new FRAY bodies for the ECHORS Challenge in Oct. In between I hope to also finish up a few of projects that are past due for Cullen Hall, Rick Hubert and Glenn Oswald.

October looks to be the next start of any new projects at this point. It is also when I look to start for races I will be attending.So far it has been a busy season of casting, and looks to be continuing on into next year as well.
Acme Dave Howarth

Posted 04/22/2009 – "G-Jet Enduro News"

From the desk of John Stezelecki

Nuvolari 4- Eight Hours of Endurance Slot Car Racing - May 2, 2009
Nantasket Beach Raceway, Hull, Massachusetts, Planet Earth
Sponsored by Scale Auto Distributing and BSRT

Boston, MA - April 22, 2009 --The fourth Nuvolari G-Jet Slot Car Enduro - Nuvolari 4 -- will pit six teams of seasoned HO-scale slot car racers against each other for eight hours. Strategy-driven driver changes, pit stops under the green, as well as night racing (with headlights), will all be part of the action on Saturday, May 2, just like full-sized endurance racing at Le Mans, Daytona, and Sebring. Spectators are encouraged to attend the event, which will be held at 8 Front Street, in Hull, Massachusetts.

The race will be held, as were the first three Nuvolari Enduros, on John Stezelecki's high-banked, 6-lane Nuvolari course, modeled on the legendary 1/24th slot car course at Elmsford Raceway, in Elmsford, New York. With its banked turn, esses, and bridge, the 75-foot-long Nuvolari offers even the most experienced racers a serious challenge.

To start the event off in the proper spirit, Peter Bufano, accordionist and leader of the acclaimed circus music band Cirkestra, will perform The Star Spangled Banner, at11:00 am, just prior to the drop of the green flag.

Racers from ten states -- Connecticut, Illinois, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, Rhode Island, and Washington -- will face off, with several national, East Coast, and Western States HO slot car racing champions among the competitors. All the members of last year's winning outfit, Team Massachusetts, are expected to compete. Organizers have assessed an entry fee of $35 per driver; proceeds go to the Ethan Mark Duda College Scholarship Fund. Ethan Duda is the son of national champion slot car racer Todd Duda, who was taken from us prematurely, in a work-related accident in 2004.

A newly conceived slot car from Nuvolari 4 sponsor Scale Auto/BSRT, the G-Jet was designed by Scale Auto president and multiple national champion Gary Beedle to encourage close racing. G-Jets move slot car racing technology away from magnetic downforce - long the means for keeping these ultraquick racers on the track -- and toward more realistic speeds that both novices and longtime racers can enjoy.

G-Jet manufacturer Beedle, who will be on hand to compete in Nuvolari 4, has prepared six identical Porsche 917 G-Jet racers, all of them equipped with LED lights for night racing, developed by Steve Medanic of Illinois.

Doors open at 8:00 am, when cars will be handed out and entry fees collected. Practice until 10:00. Qualifying at 10:30. The cars line up, and the green flag drops, at 11:00. During the middle two hours of the race, from 2:00 to 4:00, the cars will run in darkness. The final two hours of the race will return to daylight conditions.

An evening practice session, including "night" practice, using the drivers' own cars, will be held on Friday, April 24, from 7 - 10:00 pm.

Spectators are welcome: to learn more about Nuvolari 4, call track owner John Stezelecki at 781-630-3064, email John, or see the track, and video of the inaugural race. At http://infinitevideo.net/nuvolariweb/index.html

Posted 04/21/2009 – "'Speed Weekend' Commentary"

From the desk of Dave Simms

Gentlemen,

What an awesome two days of racing. I had a lot of book work to do & had the tapes going all day. Saturday we recorded the Grand Americans race on the Tub. I forgot to start for the T-Jet Class. The racing action was fast. Sunday saw a two camera shoot & they are both amazing. I'll make copies & sent them up to Al for you guys to watch. Thanks to everyone involved this weekend & the tape shows how much fun we had. The HOCOC racing series one of my favorite & the door-bangin' was top-notch. Nothing better than a Super-Stock T-Jet with a Life-Like strapped to it's back & no tires sticking out to ride up over. It was great to see Al, Rick & Matt and racing is always the best with these guys.

I've already had Russ Anderson do my next season's Bud Car, the 2001 Allstar Car. I'll start building the chassis I'll run under it for next season. Another Solid rivet T-Jet with a Red Devil & 14 Tooth Drive Pinion this time, the competition is getting so fast a 12 tooth just doesn't cut it anymore.

We'll be starting up the next season in the fall, but DCM will have four warm-up races over the next couple of months to get into the groove. As alway, everyone and anyone is happy to join us for a great racing series. Call the shop & we'll help you get on top of your game. Thanks again to all involved & can't wait to get it going again. Thanks Al for the best memories & hope to see you guys soon.

Dave Simms
DCM Slot Car Raceway & Speed Shop

Posted 04/19/2009 – "It's Official From HOCOC"

From the desk of Al Perschilli

For the 3rd consecutive season HOCOC Congratulates the 2009 NSC Champion
James 'the Wasa Wasa Kid' Tindall
But along with the NSC were other classes with other winners and solid performances that we won't ignore and overlook. Congratulations to those who accepted the challenge of the NSC series and the 'Speed Weekend' of events. We all enjoy racing for what it is. Congratulations to everyone who made the pilgrimage to tracks throughout the season of racing and the final trip to come together for a weekend of enjoyment. Dave Simms and the HOCOC family thank everyone who supported and contributed to this growing popular event. And a thank you to Dave for all his efforts and support through his establishment. If you are in the DCM area and looking to race Dave is your connection.

              DCM Raceway

        Hamilton Township , NJ

               April 18, 2009

             Grand Americans

1st   James Tindall             #8

2nd Dave Simms              #5

3rd   Tom Snook                #169

4th    Anthony Zampelli      #7



              SK Modifieds

1st    Rick Hubbert             # 51

2nd   Scott Dunlap             #27

3rd   Dennis Banach         #50

4th   Al Perschilli                #8

             Int'l Sedans

1st   Dave Simms             # 3

2nd James Tindall           #5

3rd   Joe Loh                     #16

4th   Tom Snook              #9

                APLM

1st    Al Perschilli               #11

2nd Dennis Banach         #5

3rd   Rick Hubbert             #6

            April 19, 2009

              Coupes

1st   Rick Hubbert             #14

2nd Matt Patrick              #1

3rd   Al Perschilli              #11

4th   Joe Loh                     #12

           Fairgrounds

1st   James Tindall           #6

2nd Rick Hubbert            #14

3rd Dennis Banach         #17

4th Scott Dunlap             #3

    Nat'l Sportsman Championship

1st     James Tindall         NJ         #25

2nd    Dave Simms         PA.       #8

3rd    Anthony Zampelli   NY          #17x

4th    Tom Snook             NJ          #13

5th    Dennis Banach      NJ          # 30

6th    Scott Dunlap          NJ          #18

7th    Al Perschilli            RI           #3

8th    Rick Hubbert          CT         #14

9th    Jeff Crosley            NJ         #24

10th Brian Bright            NJ         #30x

11th Tim Duggins          NJ         #17

12th Joe Loh                  NJ         #33

13th Jay Samsel            NJ        #11

14th Matt Patrick           ME       #1

15th Ian Duggins           NJ         #63

              Best Appearing Car

Matt Patrick #1 Coupe

Posted 04/19/2009 – "Ah, the Suspense"

The 2009 NSC

I have been in contact with Dave Simms of DCM Raceways & Speedshop. He has given me what would appear to be official results of some of the events including the NSC winner identity. Please hold as I give courtesy to the sources who provide the official announement of the NSC and the associated other events. To put it mildy the weekend was a great success and everyone had a memorable Speed Weekend.
RU
And the winners are;
Sportsman..???
Fairgrounds..???
International Sedans..???
Grand Americans..???
SK Modifieds..???
Coupes..???
Best Appearing..Matt Patrick's eye catching Coupe

Posted 04/18/2009 – "Ah, the Suspense"

The 2009 NSC

As I post this the NSC is happening!! I will post the results of the NSC and all the rest of 'Speed Weekend' from DCM as it comes in. Stay tuned....

Posted 04/17/2009 – "NSC Championship Weekend Itinerary"

From the desk of Dave Simms

Gentlemen, Only a couple days till the big race, but Open Practice will start tommorrow & it is time to rock. Hope everyone has a safe trip down & call the shop if we can do anything for you. Here's how the weekend will go:
Friday April 17th : Noon to 9:00 pm Open Practice

Saturday April 18th : 8:00 am to Noon Open Practice

Noon to 1:00 pm Tech & Lunch
1:00 pm Race #1 T-Jet Class w/ Int'l Bodies on the Tub track
OR
SK Mods. on the Wizzard track
3:00 pm Race #2 Grand Amer. on the Tub track
OR
APLM on the Wizzard track
5:00 pm to 8:00 pm Open Practice for NSC
Sunday April 19th : 8:00 am to 10:00 am Open Practice for NSC

10:00 to 10:30 am NSC Tech
10:30 am to Noon 2009 NSC Race
Noon to 1:30 pm Open Practice for Coupes & Fairgrounds
1:30 to 2:00 pm Tech for Coupes & Fairgrounds
2:00 pm Race #1 Coupes on Wizzard Oval
4:00 pm Race #2 Fairgrounds on Wizzard Oval
5:30 pm Awards & Closing Ceremony

If all goes well that's how it should flow. Get ready for one awesome racing weekend & good luck to all the competitors.
Dave Simms
DCM Slot Car Raceway & Speed Shop
2614 Whitehorse Hamilton Square Road
Hamilton Square, NJ 08690
DCM Raceway

Posted 04/16/2009 – "2008 NSC Champion"

Defending Champion James Tindall

Dave Simms(left) presents the NSC Trophy to NSC Champion James Tindall(right).

Posted 04/11/2009 – "Truckin' On Down To New Jersey"

New England Ready To Invade, Ready For Battle!!!

The New England Boy's are ready for the

   "National Sportsman Championship"

3)Rich Dumas 4)Al Perschilli 7)Rick 'Ricky Bobby' Hubbert 9)Matt Patrick 16)Trent 'the Terror' Bradbury 17)Jim Tyma

Posted 04/11/2009 – "Starting Field For 2009 National Sportsman Championship"
Posted 04/11/2009 – "On Any Given Day"

Rundown & Introduction

Rundown for the starting field for this years

National Sportsman Championship.
Dave Simms from Pa., the 2009 NSCS point Champion, has to be the favorite. He had an excellent season and with that home track advantage he is gonna be tough to beat.
Dennis Banach from the garden state finished 2nd in the points picking up a couple of wins will give Dave a run for his money.

Rich Dumas New England highest point man from Ct. could be the top gun. With several wins and an excellent showing at the Mini Indy Classic proves that he is ready.

Al Perschilli will represent Rhode Island. Al picked up a win during the season and will be ready with his trademark #3 Earnhardt machine.
Pat Grimm from Jersey also had an excellent season and knows the track so don't count him out.
James, The Wasa Wasa Kid, Tindall Defending Champion also from NJ will be ready to defend his title. James will most likely be driving a Simms prepared racing machine. It's a deadly 1-2 combo.
Rick "Ricky Bobby" Hubbert, always a threat, from Ct will be another one to watch. Rick is probably one of the smoothest drivers to be found anywhere. He really want's this one!
Scott Dunlap, a regular at DCM also from Jersey, proved he can run with the big dogs. Look for him to have a decent finish.
Matt Patrick from Maine the driver with the longest haul to the event, has been strong all year and if he doesn't overdrive his machine he will most likely be in the top 3. Matt is a charger, no doubt about that.
Anthony Zampelli, The "Italian Stallion" from NY had a banner year where ever he ran and can never be counted out.
Jon Loh , a Jerseyite should come up with a decent finish. He had some strong runs during the season and it should continue at the NSC.
Iain Duggans, Young Gun, did a great job at last years NSC so with another years experience he should be good to go.
Tom Snook didn't run the full schedule and he still managed to come in the top 16. Tom is a charger and should be ready come race day.
Ron DiCicco also ran a limited schedule but placed 14th in the final standings. With a little luck you might see him place high.
Brian Bright has proved that when he's on he can run with anyone. Remember last years performance at the NSC!
Trent "the terror" Bradbury made the top 16. Trent who suffers from MS makes the most of what he has and is one of the few guy's who just goes to enjoy himself. He could care less about winning.
Jim Tyma, the rookie from CT., made a lot of progress during the year. With a 'Dr. Speed' machine he will have a good car and if he's patient he will surprise a few people.
Jeff Crosley and Jay Samsel are two of the regulars at DCM and enjoy the hobby/sport. If they can stay out of trouble they could crack a top 10 finish.
Tim Duggins, Nice guy, and another regular at DCM pulls double duty, racing himself and turning the wrenches on his son's machines. If he's up to it he could have a decent finish.

Al Perschilli

            "When the green flag drops the BS stops"

                                    Coming at ya !

           2009 National Sportsman Championship

Posted 04/11/2009 – "2009 National Sportsman Championship & Speed Weekend"

Information

Reminder from: HOCOCSLOTCARRACING Yahoo! Group

Title: 'The National Sportsman Championship' Hococ Sanctioned Event

Date: Saturday April 18, 2009

Time: 9:00 am to 9:00 am

Location: DCM Raceway

Street: 2614 Whitehorse Hamilton Sq. Road

City State Zip: Trenton, NJ., 08690

Promoter: Dave Simms

Phone: 609-586-9120

Notes: 4 Divisions;
1&2)Drivers choice SK Modifieds or Int'l Sedans.
3&4)Drivers choice APLM or Grand Americnas.
$10 Entry fee. Trophies to the winners. Also NSC practice.
Promoter Dave Simms. HOCOC sanctioned.

Posted 04/08/2009 – "Sportsman Racing"

Southern Style Y'all

One of the finest HO series in the country !

The "Southern Sportsman Series" is truly

" A Class Act "
Click the following and see how our brothers, those 'Southern Boys', are doing with their Sportsman Series.
The schedule is there as well as the Sportsman Points. Looks pretty tight to me!!!

Southern Sportsman Files

Posted 04/07/2009 – "NSC At DCM Speed Weekend"
From the desk of Dave Simms

Gentlemen,
With less than 2 weeks until the big race, I wanted to say thanks to everyone that competed in this year's points race, especially ALL the guys at my shop. This season saw a lot of great racing & some beautiful cars hit the track. As I said earlier, it only feels like last week that we were at Gerry Cullen's. For the out of town racers, we are including another day of practice on Friday the 17th. Here are a couple of hotels in the area.
Best Western Bordentown, NJ 609-298-8000
Days Inn Bordentown, NJ 609-298-6100
Holiday Inn Princeton, NJ 609-520-1200
Ramada Inn Bordentown, NJ 609-298-3200
If any other info is needed, please call the shop at 609-586-9120. Finally, yesterday I was invited to be apart of an episode of DIY's "Man Caves" show. I donated an awesome track that filled a 4'x8' sheet of plywood that rotated on engine stands to show a poker table on the other. Needless to say, it was on my side the whole time. I blew them away & hopefully shined a nice bright light on the hobby of slot car racing. When I find out the show's airing date I'll let you guys know. I mentioned the HOCOC series when we were taping one of the segments, we'll see if it hits the show or finds it's way to the cutting room floor, but I at least tried. Anyone who knows me can tell you that I promote HOCOC more than anyone & it is the series I like best. I already ordered next year's BUD car & will be building the chassis after the NATS. Can't wait to see everyone, have a safe trip down & get ready for one awesome PARTY( I mean RACING) weekend.

Dave Simms
DCM Slot Car Raceway & Speed Shop
2614 Whitehorse Hamilton Square Road
Hamilton Square, NJ 08690
DCM Raceway

Posted 04/05/2009 – "All Star Racing League"

From the desk of Al Perschilli

Posted 04/02/2009 – "Divisions & Track Schedule For Speed Weekend"

From the desk of Al Perschilli

Listed below are the divisions and what tracks

they will be on for "Speed Weekend" and the

NSC.

International Sedans & Grand Americans

will compete on the Tub track.

SK Modifieds & APLM will compete on

the Wizz road course.

NSC will also be held on the Wizz

road course.

Coupes & Fairgrounds will see action

on a 16 foot Wizz oval.

Posted 04/01/2009 – "Attn: Jim Tyma, Jeff Crosely, Jay Samsel & Tim Duggins"

From the desk of Al Perschilli

The following 4 drivers have meet the 4 race minimum requirement as per NSC rules and will be added to the starting field as qualified. Since these 4 drivers will fill out the starting lineup it will not be necessary to run heats. The following are qualified starters for the NSC :
Jim Tyma CT.
Jeff Crosley N.J.
Jay Samsel N.J.
Tim Duggins N.J.
All the starters will time trial to determine where they will start in the NSC.

Posted 04/01/2009 – "2009 National Sportsman Season Champion"

We have a 2009 season winner!!!

Congratulations to our 2009 National Sportsman Series Season Champion, Dave Simms. Dave is the owner operator of DCM Raceways and manages the New Jersey area NSC racing series. His establishment hosts the season long schedule and chase to qualify for the NSC final race. He has had a fine turnout and competition was keen among the racers. Dave will lead his contingency into the final championship weekend of racing against the boys from New England and beyond to find out who has the right stuff among the best and wear the title of 2009 National Sportsman Champion.

Posted 03/30/2009 – "The 2009 NSCS"

List of Qualified Entrants

Guaranteed Starting Lineup for the 2009 NSC

                            Total
Pos  Driver          State  Pts.   Starts  Avg.
 1   Dave Simms       NJ    580.90   6     96.82 
 2   Dennis Banach    NJ    570.80   6     95.13
 3   Rich Dumas       CT    554.70   6     92.45 
 4   Al Perschilli    RI    468.80   6     78.13
 5   Pat Grimm        NJ    447.80   6     74.63
 6   James Tindall    NJ    435.80   6     72.63 
 7   Rick Hubbert     CT    388.90   5     77.78 
 8   Scott Dunlap     NJ    354.60   6     59.10 
 9   Matt Patrick     ME    338.20   5     67.64 
10   Anthony Zampelli NY    333.70   4     83.43 
11   Joe Loh          NJ    329.50   6     54.92 
12   Iain Duggans     NJ    320.10   6     53.35 
13   Tom Snook        NJ    300.30   5     60.06 
14   Ron DiCicco      NJ    290.40   5     58.08 
15   Brian Bright     NJ    269.20   6     44.87 
16   Trent Bradbury   MA    226.40   5     45.28

Posted 03/29/2009 – "NSC Standings: End of 2008/2009 NSCS Chase"

With Drops

Here are the standings for the 2008/2009 National Sportsman Championship Series dropping the lowest scoring races for those who raced in 7 or 8 races;
Standings as of 03/29/09 Yellow hilited indicate drivers who are qualified as well as Dave Simms in blue.

Race results reporting was timely and left me adequate time to post them. Being responsible for keeping the NSC records it was my duty to be timely and accurate. And it was my intent. However, I am fallible. In reviewing records for the drops I did find under reporting of .71 on Dennis Banach and 10 points for Pat Grimm. Additionally, the 1st step is to report those who participate and acknowledge them. Back around midseason I overlooked Christian Simms who I have now insereted. My apologies to those persons and the anomolies are now corrected. The descrepancies did not resut in any significant changes.
Congratulations to all who ran this series and the final should be a great race event package.

Posted 03/28/2009 – "NSC Standings: End of NSCS Chase W/O Drops"

With DCM Finale'

Please be aware that columns list Best 6 of 1st 8 Starts and Best 6 Average but those are not being posted on that basis yet. The ongoing cumulative is being used. At season's end those columns will be addressed for their accuracy as per rules. Thank you.
Click here or the link in the right side menu for the updated current National Sportsman Championship Series points standings.
Standings as of 03/28/09

Posted 03/27/2009 – "DCM Season Finale': Final NSC Event"

From the desk of Dave Simms

Gentlemen, It's hard to believe that the 2008 - 09 season is all over & all that remains is the big party(race). I don't know about you guys, but it feels like last weekend we were at Juniper Raceway bangin' doors. The season closer was a great event & we went with the yellows to get everybody used to it. Here's how it ended for the support race:

T-Jet Class w/ Indy or Champ bodies:
David Simms 76 laps 1st Pat Grimm 76 laps 2nd Ron DiCicco 73 laps 3rd Tom Snook 72 laps 4th Joe Loh 68 laps 5th Tim Duggins 63 laps 6th Jay Samsel 62 laps 7th Scott Dunlap 60 laps 8th
We broke for a little lunch & picked up a couple of guys for the LMS race. After the yellows & deductions, here's the line-up:
Late Model Sportsmans: Pat Grimm 85 laps 1st David Simms 84 laps 2nd Tom Snook 77 laps 3rd Scott Dunlap 74 laps 4th Ron DiCicco 73 laps 5th Tim Duggins 72 laps 6th Jay Samsel 70 laps 7th Joe Loh 70 laps 8th Iain Duggins 46 laps 9th Emanuel Richards 40 laps 10th

It's been an awesome season & I can't wait for the NSC in April. We're gonna have a tent set-up again & the party starts @ noon on April 17th with a day of practice and Tech & Tunin' for anyone who wants to show up early for an additional day advantage.
Also, there needs to be a correction to the points, Jay Samsel & Jay Bone are the same people & should be combined. Jay is from NJ along with TED & Nick. Joe Fromme & Dave Sr. are from VA and Anthony Zampelli is out of NY.
Thanks again to everyone involved here at DCM and can't wait to see the guys from up north in a few weeks.
Take it easy,
David Simms DCM Raceways & Speed Shop

Posted 03/26/2009 – "National Sportsman Championship"

Flyer Information

2009 National Sportsman Championship

Posted 03/24/2009 – "Point Series Updated: W/Mini Indy Classic Results(03/22/09)"

Posted 03/23/2009 – "Catfish International Speedway: Race Recap"

From Al Perschilli

The New England HOCOC boy's made their first visit

to the world renown catfish International Speedway

located in Cambridge, Mass. Track owner and promoter

Rob Hayes had the track flawlessly prepared. The 66 foot

road course was a real challenge to both man and machine.

To say the track was great would be an understatement.

The Indy cars hit the track first. What a great display of

driving by all especially the battle for the win between

"Ricky Bobby" Hubbert and Rob "The Rocket" Hayes.

It was the first time Rob ever raced an Indy car and

he finished right behind Hubbert who took his first

Mini Indy win. Coming in a strong third was Rich Dumas

and in fourth saw John Stezelicki.

The Pro Stocks (G-Jets) took to the track next as a team

event. These guy's were laying down some serious laps.

The team of John Stezelicki and Al Perschilli were the

team to beat thanks to the awesome performance of

the Stez ! Runners up were the team of Rich Dumas

and Rob Hayes. Third place team was the Connecticut

boy's Rick Hubbert and Rudy Urban. Fourth place went

to Matt Patrick and Jim Tyma.

The First Sportsman event saw Hubbert taking the win

over Rich Dumas and Al Perschilli who were fighting tooth

and nail for second with Dumas just edging Perschilli

at the line. Fourth place went to Rudy Urban. Fifth through

seventh went to Matt Patrick, Rob Hayes and Jim Tyma.

The second Sportsman event was one fantastic race. What

a battle for the win between Hubbert and Dumas. When the

dust settled it was Hubbert by 2 feet over Dumas. Great

driving by both. Rudy Urban took third with Perschilli hanging

on for forth. fifth went to Rookie Jim Tyma, Sixth saw Matt

Patrick and 7th having problems went to Rob Hayes.

All in all it was a great day of racing and we thank our hosts,

the Hayes family for their hospitality. It was truly a pleasure

racing there. This is one place you gotta race at in the future.

Posted 03/22/2009 – "Mini Indy Classic Results"

From the desk of Al Perschilli

CONGRATULATIONS RICK HUBBERT
2009 MINI INDY CLASSIC CHAMPION

Catfish International Speedway
Cambridge, Mass.
March 22, 2009
HOCOC Sanctioned

Mini Indy Classic 1st Rick Hubbert #6 2nd Rob Hayes #68 3rd Richard Dumas #11 4th John Stezelicki #2

G-Jet Pro Stock Team event 1st John Stezelicki #5 & Al Perschilli #3 2nd Rob Hayes #91 & Richard Dumas #30 3rd Rick Hubbert #88 & Rudy Urban #93 4th Jim Tyma #2 & Matt Patrick #1
NSCS Sportaman Race #1 1st Rick Hubbert #24 2nd Richard Dumas #34 3rd Al Perschilli #3 4th Rudy Urban #38 5th Matt Patrick #1 6th Rob Hayes #44 7th Jim Tyma #6

NSCS Sportsman Race #2 1st Rick Hubbert #24 2nd Richard Dumas #34 3rd Rudy Urban #38 4th Al Perschilli #3 5th Jim Tyma #6 6th Matt Patrick #1 7th Rob Hayes #44

Posted 03/20/2009 – "Catfish International Speedway: Commentary"

From Myself, Rudy

It was a bit of a trip but Rick and I picked up Al and the trip wasn't boring and all that long. Plus, not being familiar with the Cambridge/Boston area 3 heads were better than 1 or 2. Except for a brief period when we were lost but close we eventually arrived at 31A Sacramento Street. Matt Patrick was already there when we arrived and Rob Hayes showed us to his basement Maxx Track. I had to fiddle with my cars to get them to handle and needed time. With the 3 of us and Rob we waited for others to arrive. Rich Dumas, Jim Tyma and John Stezelecki joined us. After fiddling and a comfortable amount of warming up and getting the track down the call went out for cars to be teched etc. First class of the day was the Indy Cars. The competition was terrific. From flag to flag Rob Hayes and Rick 'the Hammer' Hubbert diced it up. Both putting on a clinic of driving skill(s). And, although they finished ahead of the rest they weren't far behind! Rich Dumas ran very strong and my car was actually looking like it was being raced for a change. Matt had the turbo #70 honkin' but fell victim to attrition. John Stezelecki finished respectably as well. The top 6 drivers were 5 or so laps apart. Great racing!!!
Next race on the dockett was the G-Jet team race. Teams were selected and the racing was done individually with driver totals summed for the team(s). I believe John Stezelecki took top honors in this but it was a team race and I believe it was he and Al P. who took the win.
The next 2 races were the NSC division events. And once again the racing was very competitive. This track is 66 feet per lap and has a long, approx. 18 foot front shoot but to get back around you are confronted with a real road course challenge!!! The front shoot wants that speed but to come back around you better have handling. Unoffically I believe 'The Hammer' took these 2 events. Rich Dumas collected bridesmaid honors in both with myself and Al switching 3 and 4th at the finish in each event.
The track was very smooth and trouble free. The Lanemaster software worked very well. Host Rob Hayes was on top of things and the program was an enjoyable one.
Jim Tyma showed real brevity in running. He is a rookie who is cutting his teeth and getting a baptism by fire so to speak. He is running with some of the best and to his credit he is hanging around. Hang in there Jim!!!
Matt Patrick had possibly the fastest cars but the black cloud of offs and tracking out would bite him for the day.
Thank you Rob for opening your track to the HOCOC series schedule. Hope to return to the 'Catfish' in the future for more racing.
The official race results and recap will be posted when forwarded as the above is/are UNOFFICIAL.
RU

Posted 03/20/2009 – "Directions To Catfish International Speedway"

From the desk of Al Perschilli

How to get to Rob Hayes's Catfish International Speedway, located at 31A Sacramento Street, Cambridge, Massachusetts, 02138. Home phone is 617-868-5853. Cell is 617-331-4424.

From the Mass Pike (I-90), take Exit #18, the Brighton/Cambridge exit. After the tolls, take the Cambridge (right-hand) branch. At bottom of ramp, get into left lane, and make left onto Storrow Drive, or cross the river, and go left on Memorial Drive. Either is OK. If you chose Storrow Drive, follow to the JFK Street/Harvard Square exit, and go right over the bridge toward Harvard Square. If you chose Memorial Drive, follow to JFK Street, and make a right. Now the directions are unified once again.
Go up the hill on JFK Street, into Harvard Square, through three lights, and head through the right-hand kink in the Square, between two newsstands. Go uphill through a fourth light (Harvard is on your right), and, as you head downhill, aim for the right lane of the left fork, following up and right onto Mass Ave. If you made it this far, youre in good shape. 4-5 blocks out Mass Ave., a block beyond a construction project on your right, is Sacramento Street. Go right. Take the left at the end of the block, which is Oxford St. With a city playgroun on your left, pull into the very first driveway on the left, and park in the lot. Walk through the gate in the stockade fence at the left-rear corner of the lot, behind the pale yellow three-decker. Open the basement door. You've arrived!

Posted 03/18/2009 – "NSCS Points Updated w/DCM Races 8&9"

Coming down the stretch...

Two(2) drivers competed in their 8th and 9th races. As per the following scoring rule they were allowed to compete but the 9th race points were not counted.

4. Only the first 8 starts for any driver are eligible for points scoring but participation is allowed beyond 8 starts.

Posted 03/16/2009 – "DCM Races#8 & #9 Results"

Points update will be coming asap. Thanks.
From the desk of Dave Simms

Gentlemen,

Hope all is going well with everyone involved with the series. DCM has been extremely busy & have fallen behind with our reporting of the races we've been running. So, here it goes.

Race # 8 saw some new racers to the series and they really liked what they saw. They're more of magnet racers, but that's how it starts, just racing these little cars around. This was the last race that will count towards the points race for a few of the guys, so the racing was tight. We started with the LMS cars, then on to the APLM's.
Here's how the silicone dust settled:

Race#8

Late Model Sportsmans: Dennis Banach 86 laps 1st Pat Grimm 85 laps 2nd Scott Dunlap 81 laps 3rd Brian Bright 81 laps 4th Iain Duggins 80 laps 5th Joe Loh 79 laps 6th Jeff Crosley 77 laps 7th David Simms 77 laps 8th Tim Duggins 74 laps 9th
We broke for a little lunch, then over to the Wizzard for APLM.
All Pro Late Model: Scott Dunlap 185 laps 1st Dennis Banach 183 laps 2nd Iain Duggins 182 laps 3rd Jay Samsel 181 laps 4th Mike Kniazuk 176 laps 5th Jeff Crosley 172 laps 6th David Simms 163 laps 7th Tommy Papparato 160 laps 8th Pat Grimm 158 laps 9th Mike Kniazuk Jr. 137 laps 10th Joe Loh 123 laps 11th

These cars are super fast and the Wizzard track was on fire. Next race was the end of Feb. and it was LMS & Fairgrounds on the Wizzie & we had another great turn-out. With the NSC right around the corner, we ran with the yellows to get the guys used to it & it sure does take the pressure off the marshalls, just stay on.

Race#9
Late Model Sportsmans: David Simms 85 laps 1st Anthony Zampelli 81 laps 2nd Dennis Banach 80 laps 3rd Tom Snook 77 laps 4th Pat Grimm 76 laps 5th Ron DiCicco 75 laps 6th Brian Bright 73 laps 7th Iain Duggins 69 laps 8th Jay Samsel 68 laps 9th Joe Loh 65 laps 10th Tim Duggins 65 laps 11th Ted Reinhard 54 laps 12th Nick Littlefield 52 laps 13th
Again, a little break for lunch then back to the Wizzard for the support race.
Fairgrounds: Dennis Banach 101 laps 1st David Simms 99 laps 2nd Anthony Zampelli 99 laps 3rd Pat Grimm 97 laps 4th Tom Snook 96 laps 5th Joe Loh 93 laps 6th Ron DiCicco 91 laps 7th Iain Duggins 86 laps 8th Jay Samsel 86 laps 9th Brian Bright 86 laps 10th Nick Littlefield 79 laps 11th Ted Reinhard 74 laps 12th Tim Duggins 73 laps 13th

Racing has been awesome & we've been traveling all over spreading the word about HOCOC's LMS car. Only one race left untill the big race in April here at DCM. We'll be offering a full day of practice on April 17th, for the races on April 18th & 19th, so get here early because it's gonna be one great racing weekend.
Keep it in the Slot
David Simms
DCM Slot Car Raceway
609-586-9120
DCM Raceways

Posted 03/13/2009 – "Race Reminder: Mini Indy Classic"

Catfish Speedway

Mini Indy Classic, Sunday, Catfish Speedway

G-Jet Porsche Group Shot

Posted 03/12/2009 – "Nuvolari G-Jet Enduro"

From the desk of Rob Hayes

Date: 3/9/2009
Subject: Nuvolari: Half the field is already in!
Event: Nuvolari4 G-Jet Enduro - May 2, 2009
Half the field has already sent their entry fee in to John. If you're one of these fine people, thank you. No need to write back.
But If you aren't, please know that, if necessary, we may soon begin to make your spot available to racers who have not had the chance to run the Nuvolari in the past. Time is short. To secure your spot, please send your check to John by March 20. If you are unable to attend, and have not yet responded, please let us know that as well.
Send check to: John Stezelecki, 8 Front Street, Hull, MA 02045
Many thanks,
Rob Hayes

Posted 03/10/2009 – "Big Dog Shootout Race Report"

From the desk of Trent Bradbury

Sunday March 8th saw 6 of New Englands finest thunderjet competitors pull in to Juniper Raceway in Southbridge Mass. for a full day of hotly contested racing. Our race format varied a little this time as only one race (the fray class ) was held on the buck track road course. The rest of the contests were held on Gerry Cullens custom routed Ed Bianchi oval. The oval at Juniper Raceway replicates NASCAR short track oval racing made famous in the northeast in H.O. scale. We started the day with the always challenging NSCS sportsman division. 2 seperate races were held back to back with a fifteen minute break to service the cars. This grueling pair of races saw only 2 slight failures with Al and Matt each suffering a bent guide pin. the first race went to Matt Patrick who demonstrated why he is one of the most respected thunderjet racers in the northeast handily edging out Rich D. and Ricky Hubbert for the win track owner Gerry Cullen finished fourth followed by myself in fifth. during this race I had a mirror full of Al who was fighting with a bent guide pin during this race. In the second NSCS race which was just as full of as much bumpin' in bangin' as the first race the outcome changed slightly. seeing Al Perschilli finishing first followed up by Gerry in second and amazingly despite a bent guide pin Matt Patrick in fourth. The ever popular HOCOC coupes were next on the program with the top four competitors showing exactly why they are the most highly respected builders / drivers in the northeast. The race went to Ricky the 'Hammer' Hubbert who had Al glued to his bumper during the entire show. Rich and Matt battled fiercely for third keeping Al in check perhaps solidifying the win for Rick. After lunch it was over to the Juniper road course for an extremely close Fray race. Again Ricky Hubbert saw the light and followed it to his second first place finish of the day with Rich Dumas and myself riding in his slip stream to second and third. I was sweating in the Fray race with a mirror full of Matt but managed to edge him out of third in the end. 3 competitors competed in the Fairgrounds division seeing Rich, Dr. Speed, Dumas take the win followed by Gerry in second and myself in third.
For those that doubt the power of a T-Jet it is an interesting side note that Ricky Hubbert was able to win the AFX non magnatraction dominated coupes class with a highly modified thunderjet chassis. In HOCOC's 29 year history this was done only one other time by another of New England's premier racers who broke into the racing scene with HOCOC. Ricky can now join TJ Mottola as a member of the elite group of racers able to pull off a win with a thunderjet in the highly competitive HOCOC coupe class,the granddaddy of HO Scale coupe racing. Many other clubs have tried to mimic our coupe class but few dare to put there cars up against HOCOc's finest car's and drivers.
As the season winds down and we begin to look to next year, research and developement has begun. Heading up this project with the first 2 samples already on the track is Matt Patrick and Rick Hubbert. The prototype racers were debuted at Juniper and were well recieved. Thanks guy's for your efforts,(we need a better picture from Matt) Unfortunately Matt loaded up the carrier a little early and missed the post race photo session.
Hope to see everyone next month at Catfish International in Cambridge Mass.

Trent

Posted 03/09/2009 – "Point Series Updated: W/NSCS Races#5&6(03/08/09)"

Posted 03/08/2009 – Race Results: "Big Dog Shootout"

Juniper Raceway

"Big Dog Race Results"
March 8, 2009
Juniper Raceway, Southbridge, Mass.
HOCOC Sanctioned

1st NSCS Event 1st Matt Patrick #1 2nd Rich Dumas #15 3rd Rick Hubbert #23 4th Gerry Cullan #44 5th Trent Bradbury #2 6th Al Perschilli #3 2nd NSCS Event 1st Al Perschilli #3 2nd Gerry Cullan #44 3rd Matt Patrick #1 4th Trent Bradbury #2 5th Rick Hubbert #23 6th Rich Dumas #15
Coupes 1st Rick Hubbert #9 2nd Al Perschilli #11 3rd Rich Dumas #06 4th Matt Patrick #1 Fray 1st Rick Hubbert #14 2nd Rich Dumas #7 3rd Trent Bradbury #2 4th Matt Patrick #0
Fairgrounds 1st Rich Dumas #22 2nd Gerry Cullan #50 3rd Trent Bradbury #40

Posted 03/04/2009 – Race Reminder: "Big Dog Shootout"

Promoter: Gerry Cullan

The Big Dogs will be runnin'

This weekend the BIG DOGS will be at Gerry Cullan's Juniper Raceway in Southbridge, MA. This will be a 6 card HOCOC Sanctioned event thhat will feature an NSCS twin pack. The BIG DOGS will be runnin'. If you want to find out how the BIG DOGS run join in for this weekend's action at Juniper Raceway
RU

Reminder from: HOCOCSLOTCARRACING Yahoo! Group

Title: 'The BIG DOG SHOOTOUT' Hococ Sanctioned Event

Date: Sunday March 08, 2009

Time: 9:00 am to 9:00 am

Location: JuniperRaceway

Street: 70 Oliver Street

City State Zip: Southbridge, MA., 01550

Promoter: Gerry Cullan

Phone: 508-765-2952

Notes: 5 Divisions, 6 events:
1&2)Dual NSCS LMS, 3)Fray cars.
Racers choice 4&5)Coupes or G-Jet Pro Stocks
and a non winners event for 6)Fairgrounds.
Walk in's are welcomed. $10 Entry fee. Prizes will be parts and or gift certificates and will be awarded at season's end.
Promoter Gerry Cullan. 508-765-2952, HOCOC sanctioned.

Walk in's are welcomed.

Posted 02/18/2009 – "Nice Modifieds!!"

Courtesy of Tom Baker

I just had to share these with the rest of you racers. Just after it was announced that a major Modified Coupe race was worked out and going to be included in the HOCOC Race Calendar the following photos were passed to me by Tom Baker who was obviously already a big fan of the Modified Coupes and ready to go!!! Throw that Ford beast into the mix as well and let's go Modifieds!!
Thanks for the pix Tom,
RU
Tom Baker's Classic Coupes, #5 & #9 Rick's Garage crew checks over 'The Ford beast'

Tom's Dirt Modified Tjet Tom Baker's Ford entry

Tom Baker's neat white #5 Tom Baker's nice yellow #5, RTR

Posted 02/14/2009 – "Some Nostalgia To Chew On;"

Those were the Days of Thunder
from these 3 great drivers

At speed,
Leo Cleary & Lennie Pond-1968 David Pearson

Posted 02/14/2009 – "Daytona 500: The Wait Is Over.
Posted 02/14/09XX – Time Is Now for the Green to Checkered Flags!"

Time to... Floor It, Praise God & Turn Left (Bill Kurtz)

Fellow race afficionados, it is that day of days. Nascar fires up the chase for the championship with the opening race, the classic Daytona 500. Doesn't get any better than to reconnect with our addiction to racing in 1/64th and in 1/1. From here on in as 'Steppenwolf sang,

'Get your motor runnin', head out on the racetrack'.

Okay, I put that last word in. It fit better.

Posted 02/12/2009 – "Big Dog Shootout"

HOCOC Sanctioned

70 Oliver St. Southbridge, MA. 01550
Walk-ins welcome.

Posted 02/11/2009 – "NEWS: 2009 Livonianapolis 500"

From the desk of Austin Lesterhuis;

Hi All,

The 2009 Livonianapolis 500 will take place on May 24th this year,
which is the Sunday before Memorial Day. We've changed the race from
Saturday to Sunday this year, to allow for more travel time for those
coming in from out of town. Besides the Indy race we've also added a
Featherlite modified class to the days lineup. More info and rules for
both classes to follow shortly.

Thanks,
Austin

Posted 02/10/2009 – "NEWSFLASH: SOUTHERN 500 Information Release"

From the desk of Ron Fields;

Although I am posting about this here please be advised that the official information is from Ron Fields and his website listed here. Posting here is in good faith but not intended to replace his website and it's information. I certainly post this willingly and as a connection for anyone and everyone who might consider joining this event. It has become a major event and attracted many from far and wide. Posting of this here is intended to help continue the event promotion. As you will find the event begins with the building of the Southern 500 field of entries. Is there an entry you are interested in showcasing and competing with?
Southern 500
Rules are at Mopar Mountain Motorplex. The website is under reconstruction and all other info will be updated soon but the rules are the same as last year..
Bodies & Drivers: GO TO: Racing Reference Information
GO TO THE LEFT HAND SIDE OF THE PAGE AND CLICK ON THE YEAR OF THE RACE.. Any race 1950-1969 (RACE COLUMN) AND CROSS REFERENCE TO THE CENTER COLUMN FOR MILES (500+)
PICK THE DRIVER AND CAR OF YOUR CHOICE AND EMAIL HIM TO ME AND I WILL START(ADD TO) THE LIST .. ANYONE WHO WINS WITH A CAR FROM THE 1948 to 1959 era WILL GET A BONUS.
The list so far
2009 Southern 500 Drivers list
CAR# & Driver CAR Driver State Date

 3 LeeRoy Yarbrough 65 Chevrolet Odie Malehorn VA Feb 05 
 3 Buddy Baker 67 Dodge Ron Fields jr TN Nov 03
 4 Rex White, 59 Chevy John Bamonte PA Oct 13 
 7 Bobby Johns 67 Chevy Jan Lesterhuis NY Nov 04 
19 Henley Gray 19 Ford Joe Murray WV Jan 10 
22 Speedy Thompson 59 Chevy Brad Morgan OH Nov 02 
22 Fireball Roberts 57 Chevy Tom Bowman VA Oct 13 
27 Donnie Allison 68 Ford Austin Lesterhuis NY Nov 04 
42 Lee Petty 59 Plymouth Mika Malehorn VA Feb 05 
43 Danny Letner 51 Hudson Bill Kurtz NC Oct 13 
43 Richard Petty 59 Plymouth Tom Fields NY Nov 03 
45 Bill Seifert 68 Ford Joe Murray WV Jan 10
46 Roy Mayne 66 Chevy Alan Van Doren IN Oct 14 
64 Johnny Allen 57 Plymouth Ron Fields Sr TN Oct 14 
77 Dick Alwine 53 Chevy Jeff King PA Jan 10 
87 Buck Baker 57 Chevy Dave Parker AL Oct 1 
92 Herb Thomas 55 Chevy Skylar Spake NC Nov 02 
92 Herb Thomas 56 Chevy John Adams OH Jan 11 
99 Curtiss Turner 56 Ford Gary Butner WV Oct 14

Posted 02/09/2009 – "Point Series Updated: W/HO 'MADNESS' Results(02/08/09)"

Posted 02/09/2009 – "HO Madness Recap & Results"

From the desk of Trent Bradbury;

First off let me start off by thanking Tom Gumina and his wife Betsy for hosting another great HOCOC event. Also I hope Al is feeling better after being laid out all weekend with the flu. The past couple of weeks has been rough up here with the flu virus spreading like wildfire. Luckily I had a flu shot in january and have escaped this years flu virus both my wife and daughter have had it as well as many people I know.
HO Madness was full of pleasant suprises. Despite Big Bend Speedway scheduling a race on the same day I can honestly say that the top drivers in New England showed up at Tom's for a full day of hotly contested racing. A full field of 10 drivers showed up for the race. I was pleasantly suprised to see a healthy Matt Patrick at the race despite his recent heart attack. He was looking and racing well. The pits opened at 9 am for practice and coffee and donuts. Rick Hubbert brought his guitar and started the event with a spirited version of the Star Spangled Banner, As tech in progressed we discovered that all the cars were legal and we were ready to go racing. As usual Matt Carmone's GPS led him over the river and through the woods leaving him with no choice but to pick up his phone and call for directions. The first race was the NSC sportsman on the Maxtrax Oval. Nine(9) drivers competed (Tom sat this one out) This race was the forebearer of things to come as Matt, Ricky, Rich, Rudy and Myself (Trent) rounded out the top five positions. (full results below) then it was on to the open pancake class this saw Matt Patrick, Rudy, Tom, Matt Carmone and Ricky in the top 5. Allen Carmone and Trent rounded out the field. Then we broke for lunch and feasted on pizza. Next we started the choosers races (Racers had a choice of competing in either the Grand American or the Grand National class) The small field in the Grand American class proved to be the masters class of the day although only 3 racers competed the difference between first and last was only 4 laps!!
(added by me; For the record, Tom Gumina is a seasoned racer who has seen the victory circle many times. He is currently more on the sidelines than giving his full attention. In this race he lost two heats and won both of the other heats. He still has equipment and ability as this race testified to.)
Eight(8) racers then competed in the Grand National race that saw another spectacular Rick Hubbert win followed by Matt Patrick 2nd Rich Dumas 3rd, Trent 4th and our newest racer Jim Tyma finish 5th for his first top five finish!! This was followed up for the final non winners race the Fray division and this meant that Rick Hubbert and Matt Patrick were marshalling for this event. Fifteen(15) laps seperated first from last with 6 year old Matt Carmone(JR) proving that he is going to be the future of HOCOC with his most impressive race this year. First place went to Rudy followed by Rich Dumas in second and Matt Carmone(Jr.'s Grandpa) in 3rd. Trent Bradbury took forth edging out Tom Gumina by a couple of sections in 5th. This suprised the life out of me(Trent) as my controller burnt up at the start of my last heat. All in all it was a great day and I can honestly say everyone had a blast. Here are the results;

NSCS SPORTSMAN 1st Matt P. 177 laps 2nd Rick H. 176 laps 3rd Rudy 166 laps 4th Rich D 158 laps 5th Trent 129 laps 6th Alan 125 laps 7th Matt C. Sr. 118 laps 8th Jim 106 laps 9th Matt Jr.72 laps Open Modified Pancake 1st Matt P. 202 laps 2nd Rudy 185 laps 3rd Tom G 145 laps 4th Matt Sr. 91 laps 5th Rick H 79 laps 6th Alan C 69 laps 7th Trent 36 laps The top 3 finishers were the only ones not to crash out. Rich dumas did not start due to issues with his car. GRAND AMERICAN 1st Rick H 68 laps 2nd Rudy 66 laps 3rd Tom G 64 laps

GRAND NATIONALS 1st Rick H 162 laps 2nd Matt P 144 laps 3rd Rich D 137 Laps 4th Trent 117 laps 5th Jim 116 laps 6th Alan 114 laps 7th Matt Jr. 80 laps 8th Matt Sr. 79 laps Fray 1st Rudy 64 laps 2nd Rich D 61 laps 3rd Matt Sr, 60 laps 4th Trent 55 laps (by inches) 5th Tom G 55 laps 6th Jim 53 laps 7th Alan C 48 laps 8th Matt Jr. 45 laps Hope to see all at the next race and thanx for a great day
Trent.

Posted 02/05/2009 – "Point Series Updated: DCM w/NSC(LMS) Race#7(01/17/09)"

Posted 02/05/2009 – Race Reminder: "Race Results: DCM w/NSC(LMS) Race#7"

From the desk of Dave Simms

Gentlemen;

The January race had a good turn-out with 13 racers hittin' the bricks for the season championship run. We've picked up another racer from Atlantic City area and he's getting his four races in to be ready for the April NSC. It was a cold day outside, but the track was red hot & the cars were running fast. After the silicones dust settled, here's how it ended on the Tubbie.

T-Jet Class w/ Intn'l Sedans:

James Tindall 160 laps 1st
Joe Loh 157 laps 2nd
Anthony Zampelli 155 laps 3rd
Dennis Banach 152 laps 4th
David Simms 152 laps 5th
Scott Dunlap 147 laps 6th
Pat Grimm 145 laps 7th
Brian Bright 143 laps 8th
Jeff Crosley 142 laps 9th
Iain Duggins 140 laps 10th
Tim Duggins 136 laps 11th
Ted 135 laps 12th

We took a break for lunch at the Deli across the street then everyone took a last lap or two. The cars are almost flying at this point, but as always you have to keep it on the track & that's becoming the trick. After all the runnin' & crashes, this is how they stood;



LMS(Sportsman)

David Simms 88 laps 1st
James Tindall 87 laps 2nd
Anthony Zampelli 86 laps 3rd
Pat Grimm 84 laps 4th
Dennis Banach 82 laps 5th
Joe Loh 82 laps 6th
Iain Duggins 81 laps 7th
Brian Bright 79 laps 8th
Scott Dunlap 79 laps 9th
Jeff Crosley 78 laps 10th
Jay Samsel 72 laps 11th
Tim Duggins 71 laps 12th
Ted 66 laps 13th

It was a great day of racing and all cars passed tech from the day's inspectors, Tim & Anthony. I forgot Ted's business card, so I'll include it with the next race report from this weekends race. Also, we are coming up to Big Bend Raceway this Saturday for the race on Sunday. John has offered to put us up for the night, so we'll be there around 9pm for so late night practice. I'm also being my traveling parts store with me, so join us for some great racing and maybe even pick up some stuff you need.

As always, everyone is welcome to join us for some of the best racing in NJ, so grab your stuff and come on over to the shop.

David Simms
DCM Slot Car Raceway
2614 Whitehorse Hamilton Square Rd
Hamilton Square, NJ 08690
609-586-9120DCM Slot Car Raceway

Posted 02/04/2009 – Race Reminder: "HO MADNESS 2009"

Promoter: Tom Gumina

There will be HO MADNESS in the air;

Race where you want this weekend but be advised there will be only one place with HO MADNESS. Tom Gumina's HO Berlin Raceway will host this 5 card event. If you enjoy racing and a good time mark your calendar and be there for a hardy helping of HO MADNESS!!
RU

Reminder from: HOCOCSLOTCARRACING Yahoo! Group

Title: 'HO MADNESS' Hococ Sanctioned Event

Date: Sunday Febuary 08, 2009

Time: 9:00 am to 9:00 am

Location: HO Berlin Raceway

Street: 167 River Road West

City State Zip: Berlin, MA., 01503

Promoter: Tom Gumina

Phone: 617-435-2924

Notes: 5 Divisionss:
1)NSCS LMS, 2)"Open Competition" for pancake arm cars.
Racers choice 3)Grand Nationals or 4)Grand Americans and a non winners event for 5)Fray cars. $10 Entry fee. Prizes will be parts and or gift certificates and will be awarded at season's end. Promoter Tom Gumina. 617-435-2924 HOCOC sanctioned.

Posted 02/02/2009 – Open Competition Rules

From the desk of Al Perschilli

OPEN COMPETITION RULES
Body - any oval type (modified,Late Model, Cup,Indy, etc.) any material.
Chassis - open - 1 pin, 1 5/16" max. width. Max. length 3".
Magnets - limit 2 , any material.
Tires/Rims/Axles - open.
Gears - open.
Brushes,Springs,Shoes - open.
Shunts,Bearings,Bushings,Collectors - open.
Armature - no restrictions but must be a pancake design.

Posted 02/01/2009 – 2008 HO Product Of the Year

From the desk of Bill Kurtz

2008 HO Product of the Year

Fellow Racers,

It is our honor to announce that the BRP Stage II Controller has won the 2008 HO Product of the Year. Those who either know Jerry Schmoyer and Tom Bowman or have only raced their products understand the enthusiasm they share for this hobby and I hope this award somehow brings to them the appreciation and gratitude the racers feel for all their hard work.

Every one of the products nominated, especially the other finalists deserve a thumbs-up for the effort they take in producing products that add to the enjoyment of HO Racing.

Thanks to all the racers who participated in the nomination and voting process, your involvement in this year's award topped the previous three HOPY awards in dominating fashion and from the DPR/Asylum Racing Team we simply say:

"Thank you for helping us to say Thank You" with the 2008 HO Product of the Year.

Bill Kurtz and Glenn Oswald

DPR/Asylum Racing

A HO Racers Journal
http://www.doyleperformance.com
"Remember the Fun"
Home of the "HO Product of the Year" Award
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/KeepOnRacing/

Posted 01/29/2009 – Race Notification: "HO MADNESS 2009"

Promoter: Tom Gumina

There will be HO MADNESS in the air;

Posted 01/26/2009 – NSCS POINTS

UPDATED WITH - HO Racer's Memorial

Click here or the link in the right side menu for the updated current National Sportsman Championship Series points standings
Standings as of 01/25/09

Posted 01/25/2009 – RACE RESULTS

HO Racer's Memorial

HO Racers Memorial January 25, 2009 East Haven Raceway, East Haven, CT. HOCOC sanctioned Race Results

NSCS Sportsman 1st Richard Dumas # 15 2nd Al Perschilli # 3 3rd Kevin Westgate # 15 X 4th Jim Tyma # 6 5th Ray Haskett # 2 6th Doug Krajewski # 24

International Sedans 1st Richard Dumas # 7 2nd Kevin Westgate # 38 3rd Jim Tyma # 22 4th Ray Haskett # 19

All Pro Late Models 1st Al Perschilli # 25 2nd Jim Tyma # 44 3rd Ray Haskett # 38 4th Kevin Westgate # 5

Fray 1st Richard Dumas # 3 2nd Kevin Westgate # 2 3rd Ray Haskett # 25 4th Jim Tyma # 54
Bobby Bard & Dave Delasandro

Posted 01/20/2009 – MAJOR RACE EVENT PLANNED

Coupes with the old time look

From the desk of Al Perschilli;
I was just contacted by a track owner who's track fits the bill for a major Modified race for next season and he's all for it. So get the "chicken shit " wiped off them coupes cause were going racin !
handshake

Posted 01/20/2009 – RESCHEDULED RACE REMINDER: JANUARY 25

HOCOC Sanctioned Event

The January 18 date was cancelled and rescheduled as the following notice states;

Reminder from:		HOCOCSLOTCARRACING Yahoo! Group

Title:		'HO Racers Memorial Grand Prix' Hococ Sanctioned Event

Date:		Sunday January 25, 2009
Time:		9:00 am to 9:00 am
Location:		East Haven Raceway
Street:		2 Brockett Place
City State Zip:		East Haven, CT., 06512
Notes:		5 Divisionss: 1) NSCS events 2)Int'l Sedans 3&4)Racers choice Fray cars or Grand Americans and 5)a non winners event for APLM cars. $10.00 entry fee. Prizes will be parts and or gift certificates and will be awarded at season's end. Walk-ins welcomed. Promoter Rich Dumas. 203-469-6959 HOCOC sanctioned.

Posted 01/19/2009 – Current NSC Series Standings

Updated w/New Jersey Race Results of Race#'s 5&6

Click here or the link in the right side menu for the updated current National Sportsman Championship Series points standings
Standings as of 12/27/08

Posted 01/18/2009 – DCM Raceway, Central New Jersey Race#'s 5&6

From the desk of Dave Simms

Gentlemen,

Hope everyone had a great holiday and a Happy New Year to you & yours. Life's been crazy over the last month and I'm trying to catch up with some old chores & this is one of them, so here we go. For the first race we had some visitors from Virginia that we met at the 2006 Nats at Pit Stop in Claremont, NC. It was great to see these guys & it reminds you of the friendships we've made since we join up with you guys.

Race # 5

SK Mods
on the Wizzard:

Pat Grimm 154 laps 1st
Dennis Banach 149 laps 2nd
James Tindall 148 laps 3rd
Scott Dunlap 147 laps 4th
Joe Loh 146 laps 5th
Tom Snook 142 laps 6th
Dave Simms 140 laps 7th
Anthony Zampelli 138 laps 8th
Joe Fromme 120 laps 9th
Dave Sr. 95 laps 10th

We broke for lunch &
some hoagies, then it
was back to the
Wizzard for the LMS.

Late Model Sportsmans
on the Wizzard:

Dave Simms 87 laps 1st
Pat Grimm 86 laps 2nd
Dennis Banach 86 laps 3rd
Anthony Zampelli 86 laps 4th
Tom Snook 83 laps 5th
Jame Tindall 82 laps 6th
Scott Dunlap 81 laps 7th
Joe Loh 81 laps 8th
Jeff Crosley 77 laps 9th
Brian Bright 74 laps 10th
Joe Fromme 71 laps 11th
Dave Sr. 56 laps 12th

It was an awesome day of racing & it was good to see the guys.

Race # 6

The next event was Race # 6. This was our first race with the new Coupes rules and I love the new car & the RRR bodies. It was the holiday weekend so turn-out was a little low. We started with the Coupes:

Coupes on the Wizzard:

Dave Simms 80 laps 1st
Pat Grimm 78 laps 2nd
Joe Loh 74 laps 3rd
Scott Dunlap 73 laps 4th
Tom Snook 73 laps 5th
Dennis Banach 71 laps 6th
Ron DiCicco 71 laps 7th
Brian Bright 63 laps 8th

Some close racing from a great car. We took a little break for lunch, then back to the Wizzard for the LMS class.



Late Model Sportsman:

Dennis Banach 87 laps 1st
Dave Simms 87 laps 2nd
Scott Dunlap 84 laps 3rd
Ron DiCicco 83 laps 4th
Iain Duggins 82 laps 5th
Pat Grimm 80 laps 6th
Brian Bright 80 laps 7th
Joe Loh 80 laps 8th
Jeff Crosley 79 laps 9th
Tom Snook 78 laps 10th

Another great day of racing & it was great to see some good racing friends over the holidays. Our next race is this weekend and we're running the T-Jet Class w/ Int'l Sedans, then the Late Model Sportsmans to wrap up the day. Hope to see you guys on the bricks.


David Simms
DCM Slot Car Raceway & Speed Shop
2614 Whitehorse Hamilton Square Rd.
Hamilton Square, NJ 08690
609-586-9120
DCM Slot Car Raceway

Posted 01/14/2009 – RACE REMINDER: JANUARY 18

HOCOC Sanctioned Event

Reminder from:		HOCOCSLOTCARRACING Yahoo! Group

Title:		'HO Racers Memorial Grand Prix' Hococ Sanctioned Event

Date:		Sunday January 25, 2009
Time:		9:00 am to 9:00 am
Location:		East Haven Raceway
Street:		2 Brockett Place
City State Zip:		East Haven, CT., 06512
Notes:		5 Divisionss: 1) NSCS events 2)Int'l Sedans 3&4)Racers choice Fray cars or Grand Americans and 5)a non winners event for APLM cars. $10.00 entry fee. Prizes will be parts and or gift certificates and will be awarded at season's end. Walk-ins welcomed. Promoter Rich Dumas. 203-469-6959 HOCOC sanctioned.

Posted 01/10/2009 – Article On Richie Evans, The Rapid Roman

Benchmark For Consecutive Championships

Evans set benchmark for consecutive championships

Modified driver won eight titles in a row, nine in his career

By Mark Aumann, NASCAR.COM
January 8, 2009
11:50 AM EST

Jimmie Johnson may have equaled Cale Yarborough's Cup record of three consecutive championships, but he's not even halfway to the NASCAR record of eight titles in a row, held by Richie Evans.

Driving the bright orange and black No. 61, Evans won nearly 500 races in his career and nine championships between 1973 and 1985, including his amazing streak of eight consecutive, beginning in 1978. The next season, "The Rapid Roman," as he was nicknamed, won 37 times in 60 starts.As a teenager in Rome, N.Y., Evans started working as a mechanic during the week and...
Read rest of article...
Rapid Roman & the 61
Photo from the Dave Dykes Collection
Here are 2 Tributes to Richie Evans and a career most can only dream of...

Website Administrator comment: Sorry if I got carried away on Richie Evans. There are certainaly many dream careers of other top shelf modified drivers. Richie Evans would certainly know who those were. The Vintage Modifieds website as other sites do pay homage to so many driver/owners who put the pedal down and turned left to take the checkered flag. As large a part as he was it wasn't all Richie Evans. The list of winning names is a whose who of modifieds. But, for many there is that special place for the likes of a Richie Evans. I hope what I post here brings back that magic feeling for those of us who were treated to a slice of racing paradise and have that connection to 'Those Were the Days'(of modified thunder from car & driver).

Last; Even in our small scale HO slotcar racing world there are names that evoke greatness of creating bodies, machines, speed parts and of course those who wrestle them around the track more often than not at or near the front for the finish. And because there is no hard book of absolute on these tiny demons innovation is always lurking.

Posted 01/07/2009 – Vintage Modifieds Website

Website Photo Gallery For Vintage Modifieds

Here is a link to the Photo Gallery on the Vintage Modifieds website;
Vintage Modifieds Photo Gallery
I offer the following photos of Rich Dumas beautiful number 4 Vega modified. The Hococ Sanction Group encourages creating realistic looking or replicas of real modifieds. And many have done just that and uploaded photos of their efforts for viewing at the following link;
Hococ Modifieds Photo Album
Vega by Rich Dumas, AKA Dr. Speed
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Posted 01/06/2009 – The "Fling 2009" Wrapup

Promoter: Jim Nagy of Slot Pro Speedway

The Fling 2009 is is a wrap. Thanks to everyone for a great weekend! We raised over $1100.00 for the Ethan Duda Fund with more coming in. There will be a few checks to add to that amount coming soon too! Thanks to all the sponsors & auction participants.
Thunder Storm results: Jack Lamb(KC) Jim Keen Doug Strom Travis Joop Alex Nagy Lighted G Jet Enduro: Jeff Kraatz(St. Louis) Milt Surratt Travis Joop Alan V.(St. Louis) Rick Phillis(CA) Super Stock T Jet: Andrew Keeling Jim Keen Milt Surratt Hiram Durany(MD) Travis Joop
NITRO T Jet: Doug Strom Andrew Keeling Hiram Durant(MD) Jim Keen Milt Surratt Luna Varadi Wacky Wace: Milt Surratt Hiram Durrant(MD) Andrew Keeling Jim Keen Rick Phillis(CA)
Fray: Travis Joop Rick Philis(CA) Milt Surratt Jack Lamb(KC) Jim Keen G Jet Final Scoring: Andrew Keeling Jack Lamb(KC) Milt Surratt Doug Strom Jim Keen

And the Grand Champion for the Event is: Milt Surratt from the Wizzard West Fray Team

Posted 01/04/2009 – Race Notification: "HO MADNESS 2009"

Promoter: Tom Gumina

Posted 01/02/2009 – "HO Slot Car Racing 2009 Wishes"

To All Involved With HO Racing Everywhere

Our best wishes for an exciting, enjoyable and rewarding year of HO slot car racing to everyone.
HOCOC is only one HO racing organization of many across the United States and around the world.
We can only imagine what excitement, great competition and comraderie comes with the many other
organized racing groups North, East, South, West and wherever racers assemble. We look forward to a
competitve and friendly racing season and wish a year long of same to all others.

Posted 01/01/2009 – "NOTICE: 2008 HO Product Of the Year Award"

From the Desk of Bill Kurtz

2008 HOPY Nominations Are Now Open

Posted 12/31/2008 – "NOTICE: 2008 HO Product Of the Year Award"

From the Desk of Bill Kurtz

Nominations Open At Midnight!

Fellow Racers,

It is That Time of the Year!

.. That's right it's time for the 2008 "HO Product of the Year Award"

This will be the 4^th Annual HOPY and the first three years saw the Dash Motorsports Modified Body capture it in 2005 and BSRT G-Jet in 2006 and the "Collector Series" GT-40 from RACEMASTERS sealed the deal in last year's voting.

2008 has seen some great new HO products released such as the new '70 Monte Carlo Stocker from Road Race Replicas, RTHO, Wizzard and Zoomin Motorsports released their new T-jet front ends and the BRP Stage II controller just to name a few we have seen so far in 2008.

The timeline and rules for the award are simple:

1.The product must have been released during the 2008 calendar year and have an application in the HO Hobby.

2. Nominations will open at 12:01am (eastern time) on January 1, 2009 and will need to be made through a public post on the HO World Yahoo Group. Please title the post "Nomination-HOPY". This will help identify and track your nominations.

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/howorld/

3. Please include in your post where we can find more information on the product such as websites etc. as this will serve more than one purpose. The racers will be able to familiarize themselves with product and perhaps purchase one for their own racing program and secondly, it will assist me should I find the time (let's hope '09 gives me more free time than '08) to do the "HO Product of the Year" article after the contest closing for the HO World E-zine. The main reason for this award is to recognize those who have contributed to our enjoyment of the hobby and I would like to give them as much exposure as possible.

4. Nominations will close at 12:01am (eastern time) on January 15, 2009 at which time the Top Four Nominees will be placed in a poll on the HO World Yahoo Group.

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/howorld/

5.Voting will begin at 9:00am (eastern time) on January 16, 2009 and conclude 12:01am (eastern time) February 1, 2009 with the winning product announced at that time.

6. Previous winning companies/individuals are eligible but not products.

I would like to Thank Slotcar Bob for the use as HO World in this years award process and I also would like to thank all of you in advance for your time and effort in participating in the award process.

As I mentioned earlier, this award is to acknowledge all those innovative and creative cottage industry suppliers who through their love of the hobby continue to give us new and exciting bodies, tools and parts to make this hobby more enjoyable.

The "HO Product of the Year" is presented by "DPR / Asylum Racing", past winners can be viewed at:

http://www.doyleperformance.com/dotnetnuke/TheHOPY/tabid/115/Default.aspx

Keep on Racing,

Bill Kurtz

Keep on Racing
Bill Kurtz
Charlotte, NC
Team DPR / Asylum

A HO Racers Journal
http://www.doyleperformance.com
"Remember the Fun"
Home of the "HO Product of the Year" Award
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/KeepOnRacing/

Posted 12/31/2008 – "NOTICE: Train & Toy Show(Some Slotcars too)"

From Gene Hedden

Guys,

I hope this email finds everyone happy and healthy. Just a heads-up - this coming weekend, January 3rd and 4th, is the Greenberg Great Train and Toy Show at the Garden State Expo Center in Somerset, NJ. Me, Bob Beers and Tom Stumpf will have tables there, so we'll have a little show within a show going as a prelude to Bob's Superbowl Sunday Show in February. Come on out and bring your Holiday gift money!!!! Most likely we'll be near the operating Carrera slot tracks(give me a chance to try out my new Carrera Petty Superbird and Talladega!). I'll have all my Aurora and Tyco cars, parts, track, Hot Wheels(Treasure Hunts too). Come on down and stop in to see us! Google Garden State Exhibit Center to get further directions...

Gene

From I-287 Northbound

Take Exit 10 (Route 527/New Brunswick/South Bound Brook). Follow Route 527 North to the first traffic light and make a left turn onto Davidson Avenue. Continue on Davidson Avenue for one half mile. The center is one half mile east on the left.

From I-287 Southbound

Take Exit 10 (Route 527/New Brunswick/South Bound Brook). Follow Route 527 North to the first traffic light and make a left turn onto Davidson Avenue. Continue on Davidson Avenue for one half mile. The center is one half mile east on the left.

Posted 12/30/2008 – "THE FLING, A FINAL UPDATE..

From the Desk of Jim Nagy

Hope all of you had a happy holiday season, we did!

With only days before The Fling & a lot of brain cells being killed tomorrow night, I wanted to touch on some things.

1) Weather is clear for the event with temps. ranging from 24 -30 for the weekend & no nasty weather.

2) We've worked really hard preparing for The Fling & it looks like plenty of well lit(almost too much) pit space. There should be an open area for commiserating in the family room & dining area. This will also house the "store" with area to see all the inventory I have brought in for the event. Lots of just about everything, G Jets, Thunderstorms, P Jets, Greg Davis bodies(even the new Lotus & Porsche). Lots of HOST, Rothwell, Madd, Scale Auto, Parma, Thunder Road, Wizzard & Thunderbolt Lexan bodies in clear & painted. Lots of Fray tires from several vendors(come & see), Wiz brushes, shoes from Slottech & Wiz., just got notice that 504 copper shoes are officially GONE, only gold & silver left. Lots of Parma & Slot Pro controllers........if you want a good used DiFalco find Doug Strom & all the accessories. Lots of painted & unpainted resin bodies, axles, spacers, Wiz front ends & their new front ends, Wiz ground .350 slip on silicones, gears etc. for your T Jets. Plenty of Scale Auto's new 250 copper shoes, 249s & 875s too. I have 2) 910 super stocks(reserve early), 905s & lots of parts. Hundreds of other parts for your pleasure.

3) We've arrived at a decision after confiring with many of The Fling racers that the only fair way to do this year's Ethan Duda auction is to keep it in house. I have accepted 1 bid on 1 item prior to this decision, that will stay. Any other guys are welcome to send donations of $ to either me or & can provide you with an address directly to the Duda's. I will leave the door open until Jan. 10th, 2009. This is a great way to give back to someone who gave so much to our hobby until he passed away 4 years ago. Todd, you are missed & I hope this helps out the family.

4) We still are in need of helpers to make the event run smoothly, a few have stepped up & thank you. Anyone who volunteers to be a race director or tech inspector, you will not be required to marshal.

5) As with previous Fling events, this is to be a fun event! We are not going to have a complicated ladder to the finals as we have lots of races, racers & the auction. When you gewt here Friday, there will be a simple way to score the races & all will know how it will flow. I know not every racers wants to race in every race so this will be easily delt with. There are prizes for all & this will be a number in the hat as before. As we run through all the numbers, all the numbers will go back in the hat again for the next round & repeat until all prizes have been given out. There will be box plaques, shirts, & Slot Pro items for all racers + donated race prizes from:

BSRT/Scale Auto - Gary & Nicky Beedle
Moonstone Bodies - Dan Luna & Mike Block
SlotTrak Timing Software - Mike Block
Magoo Racing - Tony Varadi
Wizzard High Performance - The Lincolns
RTHO - Rick Terry
Brad's Tracks - Brad Bowman
Rick Voegelin - Patron of the Hobby
KC Jets - Hiram Durant & Steve Ward
MEV Originals - Mike Vitale
Jack "KC Sheep" Lamb
Scott Vargo "Mr. Planet of Speed"
ET Grip - Gerrard Christensen
HOST Bodies - Bob Dame
John "Zipper" Duda "Mr. Outhouse"
Autobahn Country Club
Rahal Letterman Racing - Bobby Rahal
Hans Stuck 1:1 Race Champion
Randy Pobst 1:1 Race Champion
Slot Pro Speedway Racing Products
Greg's Garage - Greg Davis
Road Rage HO - Dennis Rutherford
Durant & Ward's KC Jets Steve Ward & Hiram Durant

RMT Customs - Roger Miller
Slottech - Tony Porcelli
Greg Williams Master Painter & Patron of our Hobby
Shephard's Lawbreakers Tires - Tom Shephard

& others that would like to be under the cloak of anonymity.

There are some really cool things that have come in for both race prizes & auction items.

Any other infor sohuld be on the Slot Pro website under The Fling heading on the home page.
www.slotprospeedway.com

Can't wait!

Jim Nagy

Slot Pro Speedway Racing Products

www.slotprospeedway.com

Posted 12/29/2008 – "BIG DOG SHOOTOUT UPDATE..

From the Desk of Al Perschilli

                                                       Notice

    The NSCS event that was to have been held at East Haven back in October

    will be held at "The Big Dog Shootout". Also Fray Cars will replace the

    Sprint cars. All events except for the Fray class will be held on the clay

    oval. Below is all the information related to the event. Please note that

    the G-Jet Pro Stocks will use specs. with lexan NASCAR bodies.

         "The Big Dog Shootout "

Date: Sunday March 8, 2009

Time: 9:00 am

Author: coupes02830

Type: Club Event

Reminder: There are reminders set for 4 days and 7 days before this event.

Location: Juniper Raceway

Street: 70 Oliver Street

City/State/Zip: Southbridge, Mass. 01550

Phone: 508-765-2952

(6) Events. Dual NSCS LMS, Fray cars, Racers choice: Coupes or G-Jet Pro Stocks. Also a non winners event for Fairgrounds. Walk in's welcomed. $10 Entry fee. Parts and or gift certificates will be awarded at season's end. Promoter Gerry Cullan. HOCOC sanctioned.

Posted 12/25/2008 – BREAKING NEWS

Whelen Modifieds at Bristol!!

Friday, December 19, 2008
Bristol Motor Speedway, NASCAR's most popular track,
hosts NASCAR's oldest series in 2009 with a 150-lap Modified
race Wednesday, Aug. 19 officials announced today. .... READ MORE=>

Posted 12/25/2008 – Merry Christmas & Happy New Year

Fellow Racers,
We want to thank everyone for their involvement in racing from sea to shining sea. With so much going on in our lives to be able to take the time out and relive our passion for racing together is fortunate. Please have a Happy Holday Season and a prosperous New Year. May 'prosperous' be measured by your life values and not just in dollars and cents. We wish the best to everyone. The photo here is courtesy of Rich Dumas and may be the tree on the Guilford Green here in Ct..;

Posted 12/20/2008 – News from Dennis Rutherford of Road Rage

Dennis Rutherford
Just an update on the Road Rage HO silicone sponge tires. We have recieved or 1st installment of rims in widths of .170 .180 .190 and .200 . Production of tires starts over the weekend so tires will start to be available in Diameters of .342 and larger early next week. Look for the website news soon for pricing and what is currently available. I can take requests for custom sizes etc shortly after that . Also available will be some sizes for magnet cars and Gjet sizes as well so if you need something special and we can do it email the info. thanks as always .
Dennis

1-630-340-4569
And an update to the above...
Guys ,
along with a picture i wanted to update you on the silicone tires new from Road Rage .The 1st batch is mounted ground and they have the 1st of 3 top coats. These are on .190 rims and should be done by the end of the weekend. We will have .170 , .180 , .190 , .200 widths all soon . Enjoy the picture !

Dennis

Posted 12/19/2008 – New Website Link

Kevin Boutelle

Hi all
I would just like to introduce my self. My name is Kevin Boutelle. I am the manufacturer of G.T.ex slot cars. I make highly detailed 1/64 cast resin cars that use Aurora T- Jet Wild Ones and Slimline chassis. All the cars are cast in color and are all hand detailed one at a time. They all use NOS Aurora chassis that I disassemble, blueprint, polish the com plate then test run on a 9 volt battery. I sell them as complete finished and ready to run or as body kits with no chassis or wheels. You can check out the cars at;
G.T. ex Slot Cars.
Kevin Boutelle

Posted 12/17/2008 – The Fling 2009

Jim Nagy of Slot Pro Speedway

Jim Nagy's Fling 2009 Info Page Naperville, Illinois

Posted 12/16/2008 – RACE REMINDER: JANUARY 18

HOCOC Sanctioned

Reminder from:		HOCOCSLOTCARRACING Yahoo! Group

Title:		'HO Racers Memorial Grand Prix' Hococ Sanctioned Event

Date:		Sunday January 18, 2009
Time:		9:00 am to 9:00 am
Location:		East Haven Raceway
Street:		2 Brockett Place
City State Zip:		East Haven, CT., 06512
Notes:		5 Divisionss: 1) NSCS events 2)Int'l Sedans 3&4)Racers choice Fray cars or Grand Americans and 5)a non winners event for APLM cars. $10.00 entry fee. Prizes will be parts and or gift certificates and will be awarded at season's end. Walk-ins welcomed. Promoter Rich Dumas. 203-469-6959 HOCOC sanctioned.

Posted 12/10/2008 – NOTICE: Race Cancelled & Rescheduled

East Haven Memorial Race CANCELLED & Rescheduled
From Rich Dumas

Due to widespread flooding problems we have decided to postpone tomorrow's race. My place will be available on Saturday the 20th, but we have not yet announced a firm date. Please contact me if that date will work for you. If too many people are unable to make it on the 20th we can make other arrangments.
Rich Dumas

Posted 12/10/2008 – All Star Racing League(ASRL)

A Work In Progress Update

This is where we are at for the proposed All Star Racing League that will be for team competition using the popular G-Jet chassis providing there is interest in the league. 4 Saturday events (Sept, Nov, Jan, Mar) Each event will be 1 hour in length. Races will be take place on some of the finest HO tracks in the Northeast. 6 Teams, each team will consist of 4 members. Team rosters will be determind before the season starts. Each team will have a captain/spokesperson. Additional teams may be added on a event to event basis to aid in the promotion of the league. The events will be run by the teams with each team taking turns running a specific event. 2 teams will do the first 2 events of the following season. Rules and procedures will be National specs. for cars. Stock Car (NASCAR type) Hard bodies will be used. This class will be known as Pro Stocks. Each driver must have his own car. Car numbers will be issued on a first come first serve basis. No track calls. Marshalls will be used.

A support class using VHORS SS specs. will also race and will be a team league also. This class will be known as Superstocks. The team roster for the G-Jets will also be the same team roster for the Superstocks. The length of these events TBD. There will be 2 seperate point standings, one for Pro Stocks and one for Superstocks. Entry fees & awards TBD. League Coordinator TBD by the team Captains. Work has begun on a league logo. There is almost a year to work out the bugs. This could be a showcase of HO racing not only to the racers but the general public and we could get a lot of exposure. Any person who is interested in putting a team together/Captain or is interested in hosting an event for next season please contact me :e-mail Al Perschilli PS. Please by all means if you have suggestions please express your thoughts & concerns.

Posted 12/07/2008 – Current NSC Series Standings

Updated w/New Jersey Race Results

Click here or the link in the right side menu for the updated current National Sportsman Championship Series points standings

Standings as of 12/07/08

Posted 12/06/2008 – DCM Raceway, Central New Jersey Race#'s 3&4

From the desk of Dave Simms

Gentlemen,

Hope everyone had a safe & Happy Thanksgiving. We had the downstairs heater go Wed. before the holiday and just got it fired again on Tues. and everyone was at our house on Thurs. anyway, a great old fashion T-giving. Racing has been red hot here, between HOCOC, ECHORR, ERCS & Tri-State, it seems like every weekend we're racing. Here's a couple of race results that hadn't been sent in yet, so here's what's happened lately:

Race # 3

Grand Nationals on the Tub:

David Simms 143 laps 1st
James Tindall 141 laps 2nd
Pat Grimm 139 laps 3rd
Kenny Provost 134 laps 4th
Dennis Banach 128 laps 5th
Scott Dunlap 127 laps 6th
Brian Bright 123 laps 7th
Christion Simms 122 laps 8th

Late Model Sportsmans on the Wizzard:

David Simms 87 laps 1st
Dennis Banach 87 laps 2nd
James Tindall 85 laps 3rd
Pat Grimm 85 laps 4th
Kenny Provost 79 laps 5th
Brian Bright 78 laps 6th
Scott Dunlap 78 laps 7th
Christian Simms 66 laps 8th

It was a great race and the tune up we did on the Wizzard Track really made a big difference. You guys are gonna love it, we also added a LCD display for the Track-Mate system with speakers & sub- woofer. You can really feel the race with all the bells and whistles turned on.

Race#4

The next event was Race # 4 in November. This was a beautiful weekend for the bricks and a nice crowd showed up. We even saw young gun Cory Drogsler hit the DCM bricks for the first time this season. We spent the whole day on the Wizzard track and this day was definitely one our best races yet.




T-Jet Class w/ Indy,Champ Bodies:

James Tindall 75 laps 1st
Dennis Banach 75 laps 2nd
Pat Grimm 74 laps 3rd
David Simms 74 laps 4th
Tom Snook 74 laps 5th
Anthony Zampelli 73 laps 6th
Brian Bright 72 laps 7th
Joe Loh 70 laps 8th
Jeff Crosley 67 laps 9th
Scott Dunlap 66 laps 10th
Cory Drogsler 61 laps 11th

We broke for lunch, then back to the Wizzie for the LMS. We start the race and get about half way through and the system shuts down and we can't print the results, everything gets lost. A quick drivers meeting and the call is start it all over again. Half the group already ran all four lanes, me included, so I was hoping it had another go round in it. We kept the laps manually just in case and her's how it ended.

Late Model Sportsmans:

Anthony Zampelli 92 laps DQ'd
Joe Loh 90 laps DQ'd
James Tindall 87 laps 1st
David Simms 87 laps 2nd
Pat Grimm 86 laps 3rd
Tom Snook 83 laps 4th
Cory Drogsler 82 laps 5th
Dennis Banach 81 laps 6th
Scott Dunlap 80 laps 7th
Brian Bright 80 laps 8th
Jeff Crosley 74 laps 9th

A post race tech inspection saw Anthony Zampelli using Silver Brushes, A/FX Pick-up shoes and a modified chassis to accommidate said shoe. Also Joe Loh was found to have a South Polymer magnet installed in his car.

This weekend is our 5th race in the series and we are having some visitors that we met at the 2007 Nats, they live in Virginia and we're gonna show'em some good ole' DCM hospitality. Joe has a couple of tracks at his house. It would be great to see HOCOC spread further south again.

As always, all are welcome to join in on the chase for the championship at any time. See you on the bricks.


David Simms
DCM Slot Car Raceway & Speed Shop
2614 Whitehorse Hamilton Square Rd.
Hamilton Square, NJ 08690
609-586-9120
DCMRaceway.com

Posted 12/03/2008 – Stirling Moss, HO Championship Race, I've Got A Secret

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Posted 12/01/2008 – Message from Matt Patrick

Please read

Hi All, thank you for your thoughts and concerns for my health. I am back and even made a small trip this past Saturday to what has been my home track for the last 6 years or so. I can say that going into a diabetic coma and then suffering a good size heart attack, has put a new and different spin on the way of looking at my life and exactly what I have been involved with. Watching yourself flatline on a heart monitor twice during a 35 minute ride to the nearest hospital has a way of opening one's eyes. I will still be promting, racing with and reporting the action for the East Coast Outlaws and attending all of our shows, I will no longer be involved in the racing, reporting or management at Big Bend Speedway, but will continue to help promote their races on the HRW EZ Board site, the HO Slot Car Scene Yahoo Group Site and the New England HO Pro Circuit Yahoo Group Site. I will still be involved in the promoting and racing of the NEHOPC races at 8 Lane Raceway and the Sebago Raceway Park. I hope to also help as much as possible to promote and race with the HOCOC organization here in New England, a change most may not quite understand. HO racing needs to survive in New England and will only do so with dedication to the Hobby that few truly care about, you must put the horse in front of the applecart, forget your own twisted thoughts and move on with life.
Thank You To All That Have Supported The Cause,
Matthew

Posted 12/06/2008 – RACE REMINDER: JANUARY 18

HOCOC Sanctioned

Reminder from:		HOCOCSLOTCARRACING Yahoo! Group

Title:		'HO Racers Memorial Grand Prix' Hococ Sanctioned Event

Date:		Sunday January 18, 2008
Time:		9:00 am to 9:00 am
Location:		East Haven Raceway
Street:		2 Brockett Place
City State Zip:		East Haven, CT., 06512
Notes:		5 Divisionss: 1)2 NSCS events 2)Int'l Sedans 3&4)Racers choice Fray cars or Grand Americans and 5)a non winners event for APLM cars. $10.00 entry fee. Prizes will be parts and or gift certificates and will be awarded at season's end. Walk-ins welcomed. Promoter Rich Dumas. 203-469-6959 HOCOC sanctioned.

Posted 11/30/2008 – Attention: NEW RACE ADDED to HOCOC Race Schedule

From the desk of Al Perschilli;

A new event has been added to the race schedule, The HO Racers Memorial Grand Prix on the HOCOC calender. At this time it will be held on December 13th at East Haven Raceway by Promoter Rich Dumas.

This event is dedicated to memory of HO racers regardless of where they may have made their presence known throughout the HO racing world who are no longer with us. They were not only our competitors but our friends as well. They may be gone but they are certainly not forgotten. This event is being held in their honor.

A reading of names will take place at trackside along with a moment of silence prior to the days events. If you would like to add a person to the list please contact me :e-mail Al Perschilli

So far we have listed the following:
Barry Westage Todd Duda Larry Soares Chuck "Track Truck" Tanner Tim Wilson Greg Katz

Posted 11/27/2008 – Response from Matt Patrick, More Good News

One of Ours

This is a cross post from a Yahoo Group Matt posted to. I don't make a practice of doing this but I am compeled to do so this time to bring you a good news update;

Hi All, first off let me thank all of you for the kind words... at this point i'm really just got home and am trying to adjust to my new world... I fell pretty good, considering i guess lol... hope to be back racing soon, maybe even sooner then people may think(my Dr. says it shouldn't be a problem... can't lift over 10 lbs... controller 1/4 pound FRAY Car 19.5 oz ... hint hint hint).. Hope all have a great thanks giving!

Thank You All For The Prayers And Good Thoughts!

Matthew

Posted 11/25/2008 – Bad News, Good News

One of Ours

The Bad: I have been privileged to know all HO racers. Some I confront more than others. Matt Patrick is a positve contributor on and off the track. He has had a heart attack which was of great alarm and concern to all who know Matt. And for a period of time we held our breath(s).
The Good: The current updated information on Matt is of relief. His condition has been dealt with and he has been placed in very good condition and as you would think looking forward to holding a controller and joining his fellow racers. Please keep Matt in your thoughts and prayers during the Thanksgiving holiday. Better yet, keep everyone in mind as well and give thanks for who and what we have.

Posted 11/24/2008 – Race Results & Photos: 'NOSTAGIA 2008'

Juniper Raceway, November 23, 2008 Yahoo Group Photos - courtesy of Rich Dumas

Juniper Raceway - Southbridge, Mass.
November 23, 2008
HOCOC Sanctioned

"Nostalgia Race Results"

Grand National
Division
1st Richard Dumas #14
2nd Kevin Westgate #21
3rd Matt Carmone #27
4th Alan Carmone #12


Coupe Division
1st Al Perschill #11
2nd Kevin Westgate #38
3rd Alan Carmone #7
4th Mattie Carmone #6


Vintage Tin
1st Richard Dumas #32
2nd Gerry Cullan #92
3rd Matt Carmone #65
4th Jim Tyma #77

Fairgrounds 1st Al Perschilli #12 2nd Gerry Cullan #22 3rd Matt Carmone #8 4th Mattie Carmone #6	Grand Americans 1st Richard Dumas #3 2nd Alan Carmone #6 3rd Jim Tyma #22 4th Trent Bradbury #42
Best Appearing Car: Kevin Westgate - #38 Jerry Cook coupe

Posted 11/18/2008 – Race Reminder: 'NOSTAGIA 2008'

Juniper Raceway, November 23, 2008

Reminder from:		HOCOCSLOTCARRACING Yahoo! Group

Title:		'NOSTALGIA 2008'

Date:		Sunday November 23, 2008
Time:		9:00 am to 9:00 pm
Location:		Juniper Raceway
Street:		70 Oliver Street
City State Zip:		Southbridge , MA. 01550
Phone:		508-765-2952
Notes:		This is an Invitationl event. No walk in entries. 5 Divisions Grand Nationals on the Oval. Racers choice Coupes on the oval or Vintage Tin on the road course. Racers choice Fairgrounds on the oval or Grand Americans on the road course. $10.00 entry fee. Trophies to the winners. Promoter - Gerry Cullan HOCOC sanctioned.

Posted 11/10/2008 – Race Reminder: Central New Jersey Region HOCOC Race#4

DCM Raceway, November 15, 2008

Reminder from:		HOCOCSLOTCARRACING Yahoo! Group

Title:		NSCS Event#4, Central New Jersey

Date:		Saturday November 15, 2008
Time:		3:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Location:		DCM Slot Car Raceway
Street:		2614 Whitehorse Hamilton Sq. Road
City State Zip:		Hamilton Square , NJ 08690
Phone:		609-586-9120
Notes:		Support class: Vintage Indy Cars (T-jets) HOCOC sanctioned. Promoter: Dave Simms DCM Slot Car Raceway

Posted 11/07/2008 – 2008/09 NSCS Point Standings Updated

Point Standings Updated With Central NJ Region Race#2

Click the link on the left or here for the current NSCS Point Standings

Posted 11/06/2008 – Central New Jersey Region of HOCOC Race#2 Results

DCM Raceway
Results, October 4, 2008

Gentlemen,

Sorry for the delay for the posting of the race results, I was 
away on a weekend campout with the Cub Scouts & I thought one of the 
guys was sending in the results. The campout was the best, it was a 
science theme & I even had fun with it( the camping out part is 
totally awesome too). Here's the results for the race:

Fairgrounds:

Joe Loh 104 laps 1st
Dennis Banach 103 laps 2nd
Scott Dunlap 101 laps 3rd
James Tindall 95 laps 4th
Pat Grimm 92 laps 5th
Iain Duggins 87 laps 6th
Tim Duggins 76 laps 7th

The guys broke for lunch, meanwhile Ron ended up showing up for 
the LMS race. Once the silicone dust settled, here's how they 
finished:

LMS:

Dennis Banach 86 laps 1st
Joe Loh 85 laps 2nd
Scott Dunlap 82 laps 3rd
Ron DiCicco 77 laps 4th
Iain Duggins 77 laps 5th
James Tindall 76 laps 6th
Pat Grimm 76 laps 7th
Tim Duggins 50 laps 8th

We've really seen the new guys step up & get the job done. 
Great racing by all.

David Simms
DCM Slot Car Raceway
2614 Whitehorse Hamilton Square Rd
Hamilton Square, NJ 08690
609-586-9120
DCMRaceway.com

These results will be updated to the NSCS asap. Thanks for your patience. RU

Posted 11/04/2008 – 2008 'Sizzler' Results

Oct. 25, 2008, East Haven Raceway

Sizzler results

Trans-Am
1st Rick Hubbert #14
2nd Rich Dumas #3
3rd Al Perschilli #12
4th Jim Tyma #15

All Pro Late Models
1st Rich Dumas #4
2nd Al Perschilli #11
3rd Jim Tyma #25
4th Rick Hubbert #5

Fairgrounds
1st Rich Dumas #7
2nd Al Perschilli #14
3rd Rick Hubbert #65
4th Jim Tyma #7X

SK Modifieds
1st Al Perschilli #8
2nd Jim Tyma #25

NSCS Event
Postponed due to lack of entries.
Will be rescheduled at a later date

Posted 10/26/2008 – Links Page Updated

Do you have an HO club, product, service or something else related to HO slot car racing?

Please visit our links page here, HO Related Links or the link on the left menu. If you find informational links to your page(s) or information on you there needing to be updated and corrected let us know.
If you would like us to consider including a link or information about your club, product, service or something related to HO slot car racing let us know and we will review it for inclusion on the links page.

Thank you

Posted 10/23/2008 – Upcoming Race Reminder

DCM Race NOTICE

Reminder from:		HOCOCSLOTCARRACING Yahoo! Group

Title:		NSCS Event#3, Central New Jersey

Date:		Saturday October 25, 2008
Time:		3:00 pm to 4:00 mm
Location:		DCM Slot Car Raceway
Street:		2614 Whitehorse Hamilton Sq. Road
City State Zip:		Hamilton Square , NJ 08690
Phone:		609-586-9120
Notes:		Support class Grand Nationals. HOCOC sanctioned. Promoter: Dave Simms DCM Slot Car Raceway

Posted 10/18/2008 – Upcoming Race Reminder

Rich Dumas & HOCOC Present the 'SIZZLER"

Reminder from:		HOCOCSLOTCARRACING Yahoo! Group

Title:		'SIZZLER' Hococ Sanctioned Event

Date:		Saturday October 25, 2008
Time:		9:00 am to 9:00 am
Location:		East Haven Raceway
Street:		2 Brockett Place
City State Zip:		East Haven, CT., 06512
Notes:		5 Events: 1) NSCS, 2) Trans-AM (T-Jets), 3&4) Racers choice Fairgrounds or APLM, 5) And a non-winners event whcih will be for SK Modifieds. $10.00 entry fee. Prizes will be parts and or gift certificates and will be awarded at season's end. Promoter Richard Dumas Walk ins welcomed. HOCOC sanctioned

Posted 10/05/2008 – NSCS Standings Posted

Standings as of DCM Opener

Click below or the leftside menu link.
NSCS Standings

Posted 10/04/2008 – DCM Raceway Results of 08/09 Season Opener

From the desk of Dave Simms
Results from September 13, 2008

Gentlemen,
It was an absolutely beautiful day for racing, cool, low humidity, nice breeze and the smell of oil in the air and twelve racers bidding for the top spot in the season opener. The racers were here early and everyone was ready to run. We started out on the Tub track with the Grand Americans, which is one of the favorites of the shop and we saw a lot of tight racing with places being decided by only segments. As the silicone dust settled, here's how the chips fell:
James Tindall 155 laps 1st David Simms 153 laps 2nd Sal Delvechio 149 laps 3rd Iain Duggins 148 laps 4th Anthony Zampelli 147 laps 5th Scott Dunlap 147 laps 6th Ron DiCicco 146 laps 7th Dennis Banach 144 laps 8th Pat Grimm 137 laps 9th Tim Duggins 137 laps 10th Jay Bone 135 laps 11th Joe Loh 130 laps 12th
After the race, we broke for lunch from the local sub shop and then it was back to the track. Dennis checked in his super fast JL LMS and everyone knew they had to step it up or else. Here's how it ended.
Dennis Banach 89 laps 1st David Simms 87 laps 2nd Anthony Zampelli 82 laps 3rd James Tindall 81 laps 4th Joe Loh 79 laps 5th Iain Duggins 78 laps 6th Sal Delvechio 78 laps 7th Ron DiCicco 78 laps 8th Pat Grimm 74 laps 9th Jay Bone 73 laps 10th Scott Dunlap 67 laps 11th

A great time was had by all and it's awesome to see miniture versions of real race cars zipping around the track. We just rebuilt the Wizzard track & table and brought it up to the next level(Solid Red Oak as far as the eye can see). This is gonna be a very competitive season.

Anyone interested in joining us, please contact the shop and we will help you get started right & cheap. See you at the next race Oct. 4th, we're running Late Model Sportsmans & Fairgrounds.

Thanks,

David Simms
DCM Slot Car Raceway & Speed Shop
2614 Whitehorse Hamilton Square Road
Hamilton Square, New Jersey 08690
609-586-9120
DCM Raceway Website

Posted 09/27/2008 – Coming Up Event Reminder: SIZZLER,
Posted 09/24/2008 – East Haven Raceway, East Haven, CT.
Posted 09/24/2008 – Saturday, October 25, 2008
Posted 09/24/2008 – Host: Rich Dumas
Posted 09/24/2008 – The Chase Continues...

East Haven Raceway Track Photo

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Posted 09/24/2008 – Coming Up Event Reminder: SIZZLER,
Posted 09/24/2008 – East Haven Raceway, East Haven, CT.
Posted 09/24/2008 – Saturday, October 25, 2008
Posted 09/24/2008 – Host: Rich Dumas
Posted 09/24/2008 – The Chase Continues...

Sizzler Flyer.....

Posted 09/22/2008 – NSCS Standings
Posted 09/07/2008 – The Chase Begins

HOCOC Kicks Off 2008/2009 NSCS Chase for Big Dance!!

The 2008/2009 NSCS standings are now up. It is early so you can expect movement among the standings as results are submitted, But, a strong start sets a solid foundation. I will be posting these as they come in so stay tuned....
NSCS STANDINGS 08/09 as of 09/22/08

For a reference to last season here is the link to the final standings;
NSCS Final Standings for Last Season 2007/2008

Race#8 Late Model Sportsmans: Dennis Banach 86 laps 1st Pat Grimm 85 laps 2nd Scott Dunlap 81 laps 3rd Brian Bright 81 laps 4th Iain Duggins 80 laps 5th Joe Loh 79 laps 6th Jeff Crosley 77 laps 7th David Simms 77 laps 8th Tim Duggins 74 laps 9th	We broke for a little lunch, then over to the Wizzard for APLM. All Pro Late Model: Scott Dunlap 185 laps 1st Dennis Banach 183 laps 2nd Iain Duggins 182 laps 3rd Jay Samsel 181 laps 4th Mike Kniazuk 176 laps 5th Jeff Crosley 172 laps 6th David Simms 163 laps 7th Tommy Papparato 160 laps 8th Pat Grimm 158 laps 9th Mike Kniazuk Jr. 137 laps 10th Joe Loh 123 laps 11th
These cars are super fast and the Wizzard track was on fire. Next race was the end of Feb. and it was LMS & Fairgrounds on the Wizzie & we had another great turn-out. With the NSC right around the corner, we ran with the yellows to get the guys used to it & it sure does take the pressure off the marshalls, just stay on.
Race#9 Late Model Sportsmans: David Simms 85 laps 1st Anthony Zampelli 81 laps 2nd Dennis Banach 80 laps 3rd Tom Snook 77 laps 4th Pat Grimm 76 laps 5th Ron DiCicco 75 laps 6th Brian Bright 73 laps 7th Iain Duggins 69 laps 8th Jay Samsel 68 laps 9th Joe Loh 65 laps 10th Tim Duggins 65 laps 11th Ted Reinhard 54 laps 12th Nick Littlefield 52 laps 13th	Again, a little break for lunch then back to the Wizzard for the support race. Fairgrounds: Dennis Banach 101 laps 1st David Simms 99 laps 2nd Anthony Zampelli 99 laps 3rd Pat Grimm 97 laps 4th Tom Snook 96 laps 5th Joe Loh 93 laps 6th Ron DiCicco 91 laps 7th Iain Duggins 86 laps 8th Jay Samsel 86 laps 9th Brian Bright 86 laps 10th Nick Littlefield 79 laps 11th Ted Reinhard 74 laps 12th Tim Duggins 73 laps 13th
Racing has been awesome & we've been traveling all over spreading the word about HOCOC's LMS car. Only one race left untill the big race in April here at DCM. We'll be offering a full day of practice on April 17th, for the races on April 18th & 19th, so get here early because it's gonna be one great racing weekend. Keep it in the Slot David Simms DCM Slot Car Raceway 609-586-9120 DCM Raceways

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Posted 11/18/2009 – "Website Change Announcement"

Posted 11/02/2009 – "They're Comin' To Big Bend"

Posted 10/31/2009 – "To ALL"

Posted 10/27/2009 – "Recap of Nostalgia Race Events"

Posted 10/26/2009 – "NOSTALGIA Results"

Posted 10/24/2009 – "Turkey Derby Update Update"

Posted 10/23/2009 – "Turkey Derby Update"

Posted 10/22/2009 – "Slider Track Machines"

Posted 10/22/2009 – "2009 Turkey Derby"

Posted 10/19/2009 – "2009 East Coast Outlaws"

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Posted 10/16/2009 – "2009 ECHORRS Race Report"

Posted 10/12/2009 – "Road Rage HO Closing"

Posted 10/12/2009 – "East Coast Outlaws"

Posted 10/12/2009 – "2009 NSCS Points"

Posted 10/11/2009 – "2009 Sizzler Results"

Posted 10/11/2009 – "2009 ECHORR Race Report"

Posted 10/11/2009 – "2009 ECHORR Race Report"

Posted 10/06/2009 – "Race Reminder"

Posted 10/06/2009 – "2009 ECHORRS Report"

Posted 10/02/2009 – "2009 ECHORRS"

Posted 09/28/2009 – "2009 Sizzler"

Posted 09/28/2009 – "2009 NSC Points Posted"

Posted 09/27/2009 – "2009 BERLIN BLAST"

Posted 09/26/2009 – "2009 BERLIN BLAST"

Posted 09/22/2009 – "2009 ECHORRS Challenge"

Posted 04/11/2009 – "Race Reminder"

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Posted 09/15/2009 – 2009 Ohio Cup Scoring Issue

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