This past weekend I had plans for driving on two local tracks here in San Diego. I couldn't make it happen due to the fact I was needed at work and I really needed the OT. Anyways if you go to Socal-rc.com and go to the Pics of 1/8 Downtown Track thread, you can see all the most recent photo's of the new track out in Barona. There were over 50 people in attendance this past Sunday. Way to go guys. I am going to get out there after Thanksgiving. The first official race will kick off sometime after the first of the year. Right now donations are being excepted as they are running practice races and testing out all the bells and whistles. I can't wait to get out to this track.
Since last weekend I have finished a couple of interviews on two new off-road tracks opening up here in California. I hope to have these done in the next couple of days. I think you guys will find these stories interesting and will want to pay these tracks a visit when they are finished. I am referring to Modesto RC Raceway in Northern California, and Palm Desert RC Raceway.
At this time I want to switch gears for a moment, the holidays are quickly approaching and I wanted to take the time to let people know about a few races that they can attend that support local charities in the greater Los Angeles area.
This Saturday is the Turkey Shoot-Out at Hemet Competition Raceway in Hemet, California. They will be accepting canned food donations for a local charity. Racing starts at 9:00am and gates open at 6:00am. It $30 for the first class and $20 for the second. Team Losi will be there from what I understand Adam Drake will have a few Losi products to raffle off during the days events. I will be in attendance for this race. I haven't had a chance to race this track, I am looking forward to it this coming weekend.
On December 12-13 the 11th annual Toys for Tot's race in La Mirada has been moved to Surf City, CA the address is 18100 Goldenwest St. Huntington Beach, CA 92648. The entry fees for this race are $25 plus a $10 toy and each additional entry it $5. I am planning on racing this one as well because the proceeds go to charity and this is just one of they ways, I can help give back this holiday season. I urge as many people as possible to come out for this one....
On the very same weekend the 6th Annual KO PROPO Grand Prix will be held at West Coast RC Raceway in LA Mirada, CA. The entry fees for this race are $50 for the first class and $25 for the second class. This race is going to be exciting because you are going to witness some of the best on-road racers that Southern California has to offer. Rumor has it Paul Lemieux will be in attendance. I hope this race fills up max capacity because Danny S. over at West Coast has been through a lot this year with getting his track open to the public and nothing would please me more than to see this race be a huge success.
Also Danny has mentioned in his RCTECH threads that he is contributing to OCRC's Charity race that same weekend to help support that track as well. What a nice gesture I think. If you go to the KO PROPO race they are also accepting toys that weekend to help out the Toys for Tots Race too.
Now if your not into the on-road thing or racing in a parking lot, but your looking for some competitive off-road action. Well on December 13th the 3rd charity race of that weekend is at OCRC Raceway in Huntington Beach. Robert Black is having a Christmas Charity race to help the local charity "His Nesting Place" the organization helps battered and abused women and children. Robert is asking that you bring unwrapped gifts to the track that day. He will have on hand some of the women and children for the drivers to meet and talk to that day. Some items that are being asked to be brought are Walmart and Target gift cards, robes for kids and moms and G rated movies.
That is a look at some of the holiday charity races taking place in the next few weeks. No matter which race you choose to attend that weekend I guarantee you will have plenty of fun...
Finally some side news about me I recently sent in my drivers resume to Team Epic and was accepted on their 50% team. I am really looking forward to running Epic Motors and Batteries this coming year. During this past JBRL electric series I tried some Epic products and was hooked. I want to thank Billy Bruce for allowing me the opportunity. This can't have come at a better time due to the fact I am expecting my first kid next February. I know I am a better promoter than driver, but I am really looking forward to the 2010 racing season...
Here are some links below:
www.teamepiconline.com
www.socal-rc.com
www.ocrcraceway.com
www.westcoastrcraceway.com
www.DowntownDelrin.com
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