NSR presents Tourist Trophy 2019

[SuperSlab]

[Giddyup]

Alright girls, the random draw draft is done.

You can re-watch a recording of the draw at the link above, but here's where teams drew:

Team 1: Greater Vancouver Slot Car Club (GVSCC)
Team 2: Rocky Mountain Racers (RMR) #1
Team 3: Slot Car Racing Edmonton (SCRE) #2 aka River City Racers
Team 4: Winnipeg Slot Car Club (WSCC)
Team 5: RMR #2 aka Team Bravo
Team 6: SCRE #1
Team 7: Kelowna Slot Car Club (KSCC)

Per this race schedule, what that means is that teams will start on the following lanes:
GVSCC - Black
RMR#1 - Yellow
SCRE#2 - Blue
WSCC - White
RMR#2 - Red

SCRE1 and KSCC will sit out the first session, but then start in:
SCRE1 - Yellow
KSCC - Black

[SuperSlab]

Well that's a good start: at least we are #1 in SOMETHING! :D

Thanks for the work Tom: appreciated

Alwyn

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[ken weir]

Looks like our draw position may be a omen for where we finish. tough to tune a black garbage can even with the help pf the new paul gage 21105 LMDF tires. They are fast.

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Well since everyone is sooooo serious or is it shy? Maybe it's hump day boredom.

Let's spice things up and welcome one of our returning sponsors back to the Tourist Trophy this year.

They were with us last year, and were instrumental is helping support our event get off the ground last year.

We are so happy to have them back again in 2019, a big welcome and thank you in advance to Tom's Treasures aka Slot Car Universe.



Some of you will know the main guy behind the scenes or his handle here on HRW --> "Midagekid". Tom C or "Crash" as he's known to me, is one of the nicest and friendliest guys you will ever meet in the hobby. He can definitely bend your ear with a few tales too!

Tom is also a distributor for Pioneer cars in Canada and an active slot car enthusiast and collector himself. He's also a very active member of the club hosting this year's event, the Slot Car Racing Edmonton (SCRE) crew.

Tom's Treasures and Slot Car Universe provide Scalextric, Slot.it and Pioneer cars / parts to Canadian and North American "slot heads" at prices that can't be matched - according to the man himself. I invite you to test that theory and visit them here: http://slotcaruniverse.com/index_enter.html

Once again, a big thank you for your support Tom - it's guys like you that really help make events like ours come to life!
:text-bravo:

[paul gage]

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Hey folks!

Time for another sponsor unveiling … joining the sponsor roster for the 2019 Tourist Trophy is another key figure from last year’s inaugural event.
Last year they were instrumental in our door prizes and arranging those lovely event posters everyone took home, not to mention a few goodies and cars. This year they are back, and being part of the host club - he’s been frantically building a trophy shelf to make space for “something tall and shiny”.

Some say his skin has the texture of a dolphin’s, and that wherever you are in the world, if you turn your radio to 88.4 you can actually hear his thoughts. All we know is, he’s Mr. Slot Car Mods!

Ron aka the Gentle Giant of our hobby is probably one of the chillest people you may come across. Maybe it’s that dolphin-like skin?! LOL But there is always a smile on his face and positive attitude – the type of guy to share a beer with and shoot the breeze.

Ron’s the editor and driving force behind Slot Car Mods aka "Everybody's Slot Car Magazine", reminiscent of the old Car Model and Model Car & Science magazines...


It’s a free magazine, how good is that! What I enjoy about SCM is there is a load of pictures. I know Ron takes great pride in providing us slot car enthusiasts, the very best in stories and information...all at the low cost of $0. Subscribe today, did we mention it's FREE?

http://www.slotcarmods.com

You can follow SCM on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/SlotCarMods/ or join in on the conversation at their very own sub-forum on Home Racing World here: viewforum.php?f=76

Thanks again Ron, we appreciate your support and what you do for the hobby!

[Giddyup]

Hi again folks,

More news on the sponsor front! Our next sponsor has become a household name in the North American basement and club racing over the last dozen years – especially those of us who race on wood. Some call him the tire maker to the stars, we just call him Paul – or Mr.Gage to his friends ;O)

This year’s Tourist Trophy will be raced on a spec tire specially made for this year’s event by Paul Gage Tires. Paul has been gracious enough to stake each team to enough sets for their testing, tuning and race needs. Thank you sir! A side note about this year’s spec tires, one of the 2 sizes available is of the LM-DF variety – as in the Le Mans (lower profile) tire but with the “slits’ or channels that fit and fill the air ride gap you see in the NSR tires. A very nice addition which has helped a few of us gain a few extra and precious tenths ;O)

A brief little bio about Paul and his tire making journey…

Paul started making tires in 2006 when all his silicone tires proved to be inadequate at his local home club. His competitors were all using handmade urethane's from a local source. Since then, we’ve come to know silicones and urethanes do not play well together. Paul did his homework and listed his product on eBay way back in 2007. At first his tires were all re-pops. But beginning in 2009, Paul introduced his first “PGT collection” of sizes. And did you know, his collection of tires has grown 90 different sizes today? For scratchbuilders and for those of us who like to experiment, that sort of selection is a real luxury. I know my local club has over time gravitated to Paul’s tires due to the sheer variety he offers, not to mention performance.

For those unfamiliar with urethane tires. You typically don’t see them breakdown like stock rubber tires. They are easier to true than silicone and don’t ball up like rubber tires can when truing. You don’t really need to worry about a dust free track like you do with silicone tires. Just glue and true and away you go....okay add ina step to "polish" them too :lol:

Something else unique about Paul’s tires, he offers them in two different softness – his Extreme (XPG) and Standard (PGT) grip. Nothing like trying to choose the right compound for your racing needs :D

By the way, if you ever need help in deciphering what Paul’s tire coding refers to, this is probably the most useful document out there to help guide you, thanks Christian!
https://www.slotcarcorner.com/files/Pau ... sChart.pdf

Not to mention that, if you’re interested in in finding out which tires fit certain cars, check out this other handy tool that Mr Gingras created: http://www.christiangingras.com/slotcar ... /tires.php

If you’ve never tried our Paul Gage Tires, have a go. They are reasonably priced and backed by a solid guy who’s really in it to support and grow our hobby.



http://www.ebaystore...aulsslotcarshop

Thanks again for your support Paul, we salute you! (*insert AC DC emoticon*)

Cheers, eh!
Tom

[Brumos RSR]

:text-goodpost: Giddyup

[ken weir]

Thanks to Tom at Slot Car Universe for his sponsorship of TT #2. If any of you have bought cars from Tom ..you know he won't let you buy only 1..so thanks Tom. Ron at Slot Mods Mag..well what can you say.. a super guy you simply feel honored to meet..Thanks Ron. Last but not least Mr. Paul Gage I'm sure that I am not the only slot car racer that you have helped in this hobby with your great tires. Thanks ALL for your sponsorship and contributions to the slot car industry.

[cgingras]

Thanks guys for sponsoring the 2nd Tourist Trophy, this is very nicely done and a great way to support the hobby in our country. Can't wait to meet everyone at the event!

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Still more sponsor news to share :D

Our latest sponsor is a family-operated business that strives to provide exceptional and personalized customer service, forming relationships with their valued clientele.

Founded by Lynne Bernhard in 2010, Lynne and her husband Robert are hobbyists themselves. Robert has been involved in the toy industry over 30 years. In fact, Lynne and Robert stay in touch with their customer’s needs, helped by Robert’s extensive background as a pro slot car racer, manufacturer and life-long racing enthusiast. And for you slot historians, you may recognize Robert as “Bullet Bob” from the days of "MESAC".

For those unfamiliar, MESAC was the “club of clubs” back in the late 60’s and 70’s, based out of Inglewood, California. Their hallmark was a fully landscaped routed track, which had the ability to form 8 different courses, the longest course lap length being over 180’!

LEBHobbies.com is dedicated to providing their customers with quality products at discounted prices, making slot car racing more accessible to everyone. A special thank you to Lynne and Robert for their support!



A little less than 4 months to go until the big show!