HOCOC (HO Circuit of Champions)
& the 2007 Nationals
Welcomes You!
to Pit Stop Raceway of Claremont, North Carolina
site of the 2007 NSCS Nationals Race Weekend
to be held April 28-29, 2007.
The following are those who have considered donating their support from their line of products and/or services. The posts were submitted by a dedicated HO racer and competitor, Bill Kurtz. Bill's home of racing is the 'home of racing', the North Carolina area. Bill's home expands to anywhere there is an HO race. He is well travelled as the hobby is spread. One might believe that Bill and HO racing were joined since birth. The sport and hobby has benefited from his dedication as well as specific events such as the NSCS. He has his own website at;
Doyle Slot Cars, Performance Racing
We also wish to recognize and acknowledge Dave Simms and DCM Raceway of Bordentown New Jersey for hosting the very first inaugural NSCS Championship Race Weekend for 2006. Dave gave attention to detail and provided a great event. Thank you Dave!
And if you are interested in becoming a sponsor of the 2007 Nationals, April 28 & 29, please click here to contact President Al Perschilli as soon as possible.
Tom Bowman & BRP Dateline: April 3, 2007 HOCOC Headquarters New England, USA HOCOC is pleased to announce that Tom Bowman from BRP Bowman Racing Products, has agreed to become the initial sponsor for the “Nationals” which will be held later this month in Claremont, NC. BRP is not only the home of the world famous Batjet but also the awesome NITRO 95 controller and the PITPAL. BRP also is a purveyor of HO products that include Wizzard High Performance, RTHO as well as all the leading manufacturers. Please take the time to visit the BRP website at http://www.bat-jet.com/index.html Thanks Tom and all the BRP crew for stepping up for the racers at the “Nationals” -------------------------- Dave Howarth & Acme Slot Cars Dateline: April 3, 2007 HOCOC Headquarters New England, USA HOCOC is more than proud to announce that Dave Howarth from Acme Slot Carz has added his products to the list of quality vendors choosing to sponsor the 2007 HOCOC “Nationals”. Many of us remember Dave from his finalist candidacy in the HO Product of the Year voting for the awesome “Clip-on Coupe” body. Dave has been a long time HOCOC racer who has created some of the most competitive and great looking bodies in all the cottage industry circles. Several of his current offerings are in a photo file available on Slot Stockers http://groups.yahoo.com/group/SlotStockers/ under the file name “Acme Slot Carz” including his highly sought after vintage Dodge Charger body. Dave does not have a website at this time but he can be reached at Dave of Acme Slot Carz From all the HOCOC NSCS Racers in regions spanning from Maine to Tennessee we say “Thank You” from our hearts for stepping up! ------------------------------ Alan Galinko & AG&G Dateline: April 5, 2007 HOCOC Headquarters New England, USA HOCOC announcing today that The “King of Pancake Speed” Alan Galinko has agreed to add his A. G. and G. Hobbies and Electronics to the growing list of sponsors for the 2007 Nationals Alan Galinko’s website can be found at http://agg.fsmra.com/" AG&G is Alan Galinko's home on the web Here, Alan makes available his fine line of Power Supplies, Super Brushes, Custom Pancake Arms, Chassis, and many other fine products for the Discerning HO Slot Car Racer. Among the many fine Commercial Products he sells, Alan also Hand Crafts many of the Armatures, Motors and Chassis he sells. Each goes through a Painstaking Creation and Inspection Process to insure that all A.G.&G. Customers receive the highest Quality parts and supplies. From all of the more than 80 HOCOC NSCS Racers in regions spanning from Maine to Tennessee we say “Thank You” from our hearts for stepping up! --------------------------------- Dateline: April 5, 2007 HOCOC Headquarters New England, USA Rumors were rampant after someone spotted the SlotPro Helicopter on the roof of HOCOC Headquarters today that Jim Nagy had offered his product line to the list of sponsors at this years HOCOC Nationals. After an in-depth confirmation investigation including photos of Jim’s “Eagle Scout” ground crew we are more than pleased to announce that SlotPro will indeed be represented in the raffle offerings on the weekend of April 28-29 at Pit Stop Raceway in Claremont, NC. You can have a look see of all the fantastic HO Racing products that SlotPro offers including Larry Thomas Racing Products, custom painted Fray and lexan bodies, SlotPro exclusives including their wooden pit box, shoe sander and pick-up shoe adjustment tool. SlotPro is also one of the largest BSRT distributors and this reporter has bought all five of my “HO Product of the Year” Gjets from Jim, he is one of my most trusted vendors. SlotPro’s website is: http://www.slotprospeedway.com/ From all of more than 80 HOCOC NSCS racers in regions spanning from Maine to Tennessee we say “Thank You” from our hearts for stepping up! ------------------------------------- Dan Luna, Mike Block & Moonstone Dateline: April 9, 2007 HOCOC Headquarters New England, USA HOCOC is pleased to announce that Dan Luna and Mike Block from Moonstone have added their company to the growing list of Sponsors at this month’s 2007 NSCS “Nationals” Moonstones is primarily known for their excellent Fray style bodies but have recently added more. The new GT TOP GEAR SETS for the ThunderJet style chassis were developed using the latest gear software available today. The gears are made to a 0.0005 accuracy tolerance. This is key in their high performance, smooth and quiet operation throughout the entire power band of the armature. These very high tolerances now eliminate the need for lapping or deburring of the gears. And the new GT Wiperless controller was designed for ultimate control and drivability with the following types of cars: Aurora ThunderJet, JL/Auto World, BSRT G-Jet and Wizzard ThunderStorm cars. Features included with this controller are Fully Enclosed Electronic Components and Smooth Action Trigger For more on Moonstone and their fantastic line of products please check: http://www.moonstonebodies.com/ From the more than the 80 HOCOC NSCS racers in regions spanning from Maine to Tennessee we say “Thank You” from our hearts for stepping up! ------------------------------------ Road Race Replicas Dateline: April 9, 2007 HOCOC Headquarters New England, USA HOCOC announcing today that Road Race Replicas has offered their sponsorship to the 2007 “Nationals” which will be held at Pit Stop Raceway in Claremont, NC on April 28-29. Road Race Replicas offers a full line of custom bodies, decals, wheels, car accessories, windows and chrome parts as well as the newly acquired NU-RURA line and that awesome ’37 Roadster and Trailer combo. For the latest offered by Road Race Replicas please check www.roadracereplicas.com From the more than the 80 HOCOC NSCS racers in regions spanning from Maine to Tennessee we say “Thank You” from our hearts for stepping up! ------------------------------------ Dave Simms & DCM Raceway Dateline: April 10, 2007 HOCOC Headquarters New England, USA HOCOC would like to Thank Dave Simms at DCM Raceway, the home of last years Nationals, for bringing his sponsorship to the 2007 Nationals. A lot of great racing took place at DCM last April and since then both Dave and DCM has been the driving force behind the NSCS New Jersey Chapter inaugural season. Several of the New Jersey slotters are qualified for the Nationals and will be attendance later this month at Pit Stop Raceway in Claremont, NC. DCM has a full inventory of some very hard to find parts as well as all the Tjet parts any NSCS, VHORS or Fray racer would need! DCM is located at: DCM Raceway and Speedshop 2614 Whitehorse Hamilton Square Road Hamilton Square, NJ 08690 Shop owner: David Simms Dave Simms, DCM Raceway (609) 586-9120 From the more than the 80 HOCOC NSCS racers in regions spanning from Maine to Tennessee we say “Thank You” from our hearts for stepping up! ------------------------------------ Tom Stumpf of Tom's HO Cars Dateline: April 10, 2007 HOCOC Headquarters New England, USA HOCOC is announcing today that Tom Stumpf from Tom's HO Cars who is a supplier of Dash Motorsports and Custom Resin Bodies will be adding his support to the 2007 Nationals that will be held later this month. Tom is a well-respected dealer, collector and mold maker. His work is known throughout the HO hobby for both detail and quality and HOCOC considers it an honor and a privilege to have him on board as a sponsor. Should you need something you can contact him at 718-948-4268 or Tom Stumpf, Tom's HO Cars From the more than the 80 HOCOC NSCS racers in regions spanning from Maine to Tennessee we say “Thank You” from our hearts for stepping up! ---------------------------------- Roger Corrie, JW HO Speed Parts Dateline: April 11, 2007 HOCOC Headquarters New England, USA The Directors at HOCOC would like to take a moment before announcing their partnership with our two newest Sponsors to acknowledge Mr. Roger Corrie. As many of you know, Roger has cancelled his Mail-in “proxy” races for the remainder of 2007 so he may focus on his family. Roger had already received sponsorships and took the initiative to contact them to inquire whether they would be willing to transfer those prize packages over to the “Nationals” and HOCOC was the beneficiary of his forethought. Thank You Roger Corrie! With that HOCOC is happy to announce that JW’s HO Speedparts will be joining the sponsorship team for the 2007 HOCOC Nationals. JW’s HO Speed Parts, Precision CNC Machined HO Slot car Parts, is a fantastic source for everything from RTR cars, double flange hubs, specialty tools, tires and front ends. JW’s carrys the speed parts you need whether it’s a Tjet or Magnet car… You can visit JW’s website at: http://users.cescowildblue.com/jwsteed/JW.HTM or contact JW himself at: JW's HO Speed Parts 10858 Troy Center Rd. Titusville, PA 16354 Phone 1-(814)-827-3776 Email me at: JW'S T-Jet Speed Parts The other Sponsor that Roger brokered for HOCOC is Jim Gase at JAG Hobbies. JAG Hobbies is very well known among all HO racers as one of the top suppliers of Dash Motorsports, Lifelike cars and bodies, Road race Replicas, Outlaw T-Jets, A/FX and so much more. JAG is a “Full Line” Hobby Store with everythin from R/C to Star Wars….. You can see JAG Hobbies full line of inventory at: http://www.jaghobbies.com/ From the more than the 80 HOCOC NSCS racers in regions spanning from Maine to Tennessee we say “Thank You” to both Sponsors from our hearts for stepping up! ------------------------------------------- Rick Terry & RTHO Dateline: April 12, 2007 HOCOC Headquarters New England, USA HOCOC is pleased to announce that Rick Terry from RTHO has added his contingency sticker to the front quarter panel of the NSCS racers. RTHO is one of the most progressive manufactures of the HO racer’s needs from his precision gears, lower than low Tjet Front-ends to the Tjet chassis Boil Block and the best armature removal tool available anywhere. Using RTHO tools can make even the most novice racer a respectable builder. All of RTHO parts and tools are precision CNC Machined and the quality of Rick’s products is the highest in the industry! Rick also carries an inventory of products from other HO manufactures including Wizzard plus many NOS items… For more on what RTHO has to offer please visit their website at http://members.aol.com/rthoracing/ From the more than 80 NSCS racers spanning the East Coast a Heartfelt Thank-You to Rick and the RTHO crew for stepping up and making the 2007 HOCOC Nationals a race to attend! ---------------------------------------- Bruce Gavins & bnbgoodies[EBAY offered HO line] Dateline: April 13, 2007 HOCOC Headquarters New England, USA HOCOC is pleased to announce that Bruce Gavins has placed his name on the growing list of Sponsors at the 2007 HOCOC Nationals. You know Bruce as bnbgoodies on Ebay and anyone who has ordered one of his bodies knows the high quality that Bruce puts into everyone of them. His product line ranges for TYCO to Tjets and includes the ’55 Chevy, A/FX Hauler and Tjet Road Runner. Bruce’s sponsorship is yet another that Roger Corrie brokered for HOCOC and we deeply appreciate his assistance. The next time your on Ebay look up user name bnbgoodies and check out his work! Bruce Gavin on Ebay From the more than 80 NSCS racers spanning the East Coast a Heartfelt Thank-You to Bruce for stepping up and making the 2007 HOCOC Nationals a race to attend!