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I've managed to have several days running and racing! (Still taking place off/on as I type! However, I'll need to clear the dining table by supper.) This thread will be pics n' lots of drivel of how I tend to enjoy my vintage hobby. Those more seriously minded need not read any further.
The preliminaries:
Early in the week, I received both my box of Strombecker and my box of Scalextric Sport I had been anxiously awaiting. That evening I set up a Scalextric Sport over/under figure 8 (then later an oval) and began to learn the pros/cons of the Scalextric Sport track system. By Thursday afternoon, I had my track stacks of Strombecker track all cleaned up, Not being the patient type, I immediately threw the old blanket-turned-moving-pad-turned-track-pad onto the dining room table, and set up a time-honored Figure 8 so I could indulge my current slotting fever. So far, a Strombecker track has occupied the dining table since, and looks like it will continue to do so until just before supper today! (I have an understanding wife. Well, taking her to dine out two evenings in a row didn't hurt!) It's been fun to pass by, sit down, and run some cars for a spell before heading off to other callings. Enough intro... let's go to the track!
(NOTE: All incident pics are actual with the car involved left it the position it stopped. I would then stage the pictured race circuit traffic/etc.)
A good gathering of cars all ready for a day of speed n' sport at a very popular racing venue!
Once the track opened for practice, soon the cars were circulating around the track smartly. However, it wasn't long until the incidents began. Here we see the results of this Testa Rosa driver being a wee bit too enthusiastic in the downhill turn!
Once again one of the D-Jag 's proved to be very fast, and was no doubt going to be a very formidable competitor. However, this Jag's power proved too much and the driver almost plunged it into the abyss that's nearby!
And here we see the mechanic having a "spirited" educational conversation with the very fortunate driver of the hapless Jag!
With the previous incident being well away from the track, practice was allowed to resume as those concerned with the wrong side up Jag attended to their issue. Soon, though, yet another Jag driver found himself in a predicament! Aside from a few scratches on his brand new helmet, he got out Scott free! By this time, I'm sure the Corvette driver, having witnessed from immediately behind, was beginning to wonder what he had gotten himself into as he came sliding through, wrestling his 'Vette past the incident!
I would say this DB3 driver is having a bit of a bother! This would prove to be a very busy afternoon for this DB3 driver AND the track workers! As was the case with the Corvette driver, no doubt the passing Testa Rosa drivers is inwardly doubting the sanity of his decision to attend the practice session today! Looks like these drivers need LOTS of practice.
Moments after being extracted from his first embarrassment, somehow the very same DB3 driver managed to leave the track at speed and ended up on top of the Jag that was still on its bonnet! Thankfully the crew that had been standing alongside the topsy-turvy Jag determining how to proceed righting it, had made their way to the refreshments stand to have a spot of tea. Imagine their surprise to return to find this scene!
The wild and frightful day for the DB3 driver continued. This is as close as you can come to plunging into the abyss below! As the DB3 driver appears to be sitting rigid and frozen in fear, no doubt his team mate is offering sage words of wisdom concerning the DB3 driver's approach to driving! Is this what one could call a "teachable moment"?
To be continued....
The preliminaries:
Early in the week, I received both my box of Strombecker and my box of Scalextric Sport I had been anxiously awaiting. That evening I set up a Scalextric Sport over/under figure 8 (then later an oval) and began to learn the pros/cons of the Scalextric Sport track system. By Thursday afternoon, I had my track stacks of Strombecker track all cleaned up, Not being the patient type, I immediately threw the old blanket-turned-moving-pad-turned-track-pad onto the dining room table, and set up a time-honored Figure 8 so I could indulge my current slotting fever. So far, a Strombecker track has occupied the dining table since, and looks like it will continue to do so until just before supper today! (I have an understanding wife. Well, taking her to dine out two evenings in a row didn't hurt!) It's been fun to pass by, sit down, and run some cars for a spell before heading off to other callings. Enough intro... let's go to the track!
(NOTE: All incident pics are actual with the car involved left it the position it stopped. I would then stage the pictured race circuit traffic/etc.)
A good gathering of cars all ready for a day of speed n' sport at a very popular racing venue!
Once the track opened for practice, soon the cars were circulating around the track smartly. However, it wasn't long until the incidents began. Here we see the results of this Testa Rosa driver being a wee bit too enthusiastic in the downhill turn!
Once again one of the D-Jag 's proved to be very fast, and was no doubt going to be a very formidable competitor. However, this Jag's power proved too much and the driver almost plunged it into the abyss that's nearby!
And here we see the mechanic having a "spirited" educational conversation with the very fortunate driver of the hapless Jag!
With the previous incident being well away from the track, practice was allowed to resume as those concerned with the wrong side up Jag attended to their issue. Soon, though, yet another Jag driver found himself in a predicament! Aside from a few scratches on his brand new helmet, he got out Scott free! By this time, I'm sure the Corvette driver, having witnessed from immediately behind, was beginning to wonder what he had gotten himself into as he came sliding through, wrestling his 'Vette past the incident!
I would say this DB3 driver is having a bit of a bother! This would prove to be a very busy afternoon for this DB3 driver AND the track workers! As was the case with the Corvette driver, no doubt the passing Testa Rosa drivers is inwardly doubting the sanity of his decision to attend the practice session today! Looks like these drivers need LOTS of practice.
Moments after being extracted from his first embarrassment, somehow the very same DB3 driver managed to leave the track at speed and ended up on top of the Jag that was still on its bonnet! Thankfully the crew that had been standing alongside the topsy-turvy Jag determining how to proceed righting it, had made their way to the refreshments stand to have a spot of tea. Imagine their surprise to return to find this scene!
The wild and frightful day for the DB3 driver continued. This is as close as you can come to plunging into the abyss below! As the DB3 driver appears to be sitting rigid and frozen in fear, no doubt his team mate is offering sage words of wisdom concerning the DB3 driver's approach to driving! Is this what one could call a "teachable moment"?
To be continued....
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