Welcome to 2008, Many of new and exiting things are happening for our club this year. Elections are coming in March and the new board has it's work cut out for them.
February was an all out fun fest at the meeting. Will plenty of racing and some new additions that include Johnny Lightnings into both the STOCK and REDLINE divisions. This sould open them up for even more competitive racing. We will also test market a Funnycar class; if the interrest continues we may be adding it to the schedule perminately.
The Club attended the 49th Annual Frank Maratta's Auto & Cycle show in Hartford CT. We setup our 4 lane 40 ft race track and became the hit of the show. We had 3 days of racing and gave away over 400 cars to lucky race winners. The club also was personally invited back next year by Frank. The members that attended had a blast and we're able to hopefully pick up a few new members. Remember it all about having fun and getting kids involved as they will be the next generation that carries the club and hotwheels/diecast into the future. Below are a few images from the show.
It's all about having fun, lots of cars to pick from and a smile
They are out of the gate and headed down to the finish
Ken "Petty" Cwikla the club leader selling prospects on the benny's of the club. NIce hat.
Some of the club members that helped out during the show, and the new banner. L to R, Bobby Stick, Mike the "Engineer" Readon, Manuel "The Ace Matchbox Man", Ken " I got a hat like Richard Petty" Cwikla.
Cool Cars FULL SIZE from the 49th Frank Marratta's autorama
RedLines from the Bob Stickels collection
Looking at Customs by member Mark Scopellitti, this member creates some of the coolest customs. Its worth a trip to the club to see this guys creations.
RedLines from member Bob Stickels
Treasure Hunt Tim always has a good selection of hot stuff
JR winning ways, this guy brings some fast cars
Here we see our track helpers with the track.
RedLines from member Bob Stickels collection
2007 saw some great racing and it all came down to the finals held at our DEC holiday party: below are the winners.
2007 Kids winner Jarrett Stickels
2007 RedLine & Stock class winner Jim Lombari
2007 Modified winner Mark Scopellitti
Customs by member Mark Scopellitti
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