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Old 06-01-2012, 12:31 PM
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Hello new to the site and new to all the digital slotcar action. My gosh just looking at some of this it is very expensive very fun and a lot of everything else. I am however looking to get back into this as I did when I was a kid. My brother has an AFX set but looking to sell it. I can see why. Cars are bigger and the options are many. Any help would be appreciated and forgive me if I ask a question that has already been answered.

Is there places to race these cars at? I am in Michigan (Flint area) so watching or digging deeper before my purchase would be helpful. Carrera and SCX both digital seems to be the way to go. I do want to go digital though. Hello all!!
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Old 06-01-2012, 01:51 PM
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Whigs, I have a club track that we race on every Tuesday night. It is in Fenton not far from you. I also have a store in Milford. If you have any questions please ask as we are always looking for more racers. If you have any questions please feel free to ask.

Club track http://www.slotcarillustrated.com/po...ad.php?t=49689
Store track http://www.slotcarillustrated.com/po...ad.php?t=52216
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Old 06-01-2012, 02:23 PM
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Welcome Whigs, I grew up in Saginaw. Mid-Michigan represent.
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Old 06-01-2012, 02:30 PM
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check out professor motor / lightning speedway in livonia.

http://www.professormotor.com/
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Old 06-01-2012, 03:21 PM
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Whigs, I have a club track that we race on every Tuesday night. It is in Fenton not far from you. I also have a store in Milford. If you have any questions please ask as we are always looking for more racers. If you have any questions please feel free to ask.

Club track http://www.slotcarillustrated.com/po...ad.php?t=49689
Store track http://www.slotcarillustrated.com/po...ad.php?t=52216

Thanks for the welcome. If I am not tied up I may try to get there Saturday just to get a peek at what it's all about. It sounds like fun for all though. You have directions or is this right off of US 23? Fenton is very close to me and I live off of Fenton RD at the present time.
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Old 06-01-2012, 03:22 PM
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check out professor motor / lightning speedway in livonia.

http://www.professormotor.com/
Thanks I have been to your site just the other day. Looking forward to one day stopping by.
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Old 06-01-2012, 03:23 PM
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Welcome Whigs, I grew up in Saginaw. Mid-Michigan represent.

I too grew up in Saginaw/Bridgeport. I also used to live in the Cleveland area when I went to Tri-C. Thanks for the welcome.
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Old 06-03-2012, 09:39 AM
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Hank thanks for coming out to the store yesterday. I hope I was able to answer most of your questions. If you need any more help or I can be of any further assistance please let me know.
Mike
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Old 06-04-2012, 07:50 AM
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Hi Whigs,and welcome to SCI.You should definitely be able to find the answers to all of your questions on this forum
If you want to try digital firsthand,I have a large Carrera digital track with D/124 and D/132 cars.I would be more than happy to have you come out,run some laps,and check it out
I am in Millington,about 30 miles NE of Flint.
If you're interested let me know and I will send you a PM with directions and ph# and we can set something up.



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Old 06-04-2012, 06:23 PM
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Mike yes it did and still much to think about.

Randy I would love to check that out as I have checked out Mike at his store and there is no doubt he knows his stuff. Please send the info and we will talk and set something up. I have been to Millington a few times.

You guys are awesome with trying to help out, Kudos!!!!!
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Old 06-09-2012, 02:09 PM
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Randy, if Whigs is comming over I better get an invite too .

Whigs, Randys track is awsome, plus he has the advantage of running 1/24. You are more than welcome to visit mine as well. (Bridgeport) It's quite a bit smaller but drives well. Between the two of us you should get a good idea of home track layouts. Wohoo, I just might get a few digital guys together in Mid MI after all.
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Old 06-09-2012, 09:49 PM
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Randy, if Whigs is comming over I better get an invite too .

Whigs, Randys track is awsome, plus he has the advantage of running 1/24. You are more than welcome to visit mine as well. (Bridgeport) It's quite a bit smaller but drives well. Between the two of us you should get a good idea of home track layouts. Wohoo, I just might get a few digital guys together in Mid MI after all.
Dave
That sounds cool Dave and I will check yours out as well. I used to live in Bridgeport. I grew up there.
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Old 06-10-2012, 06:06 AM
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Hey Dave,ABSOLUTELY you are invited!! I thought you were gone for the summer.
As of right now,it's set up for next Friday.No specific time yet.

Whigs,the digital features that I don't have,Dave has on his track.So between the two of us you will get to see all the stuff Carrera Digital has to offer
I've got a busy week.I better get the track cleaned ahead of time



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Old 06-11-2012, 06:01 AM
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Hey Dave,ABSOLUTELY you are invited!! I thought you were gone for the summer.
Randy

...You're right, Rather than checking the site twice a day, I'm down to a couple times a week. I'm just glad I checked it when I did.
Looking forward to the get together.....
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