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Our humble host, Fred Forrest - manager of Port Angeles Slot Car Raceway.
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Alan Smith of Scaleracing, Slot Car Illustrated, & personable proprieter of Port Angeles Slot Car Raceway.
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Team U Haul's car went the most extreme in the weight department - running a slab of lead below the chassis.
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During the long dark hours of racing, the cars looked like fireflies - squiggling through the tight esses, with different tints of lights.
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Tony of Team Momo had a few trips to the pits for some quick repairs. Pit central in the back room kept fairly busy at times.
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Scott Mendenhall of Team U haul takes a break in the pit room after some pit work. No - those flags are not actually coming out of Scotts head. ;-)
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Since it's pitch dark around the track, Alan takes a quick pit stop to take Team Port Angeles' car to the pit room to check & adjust the braid and survey damages.
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In the wee hours of the night, racers found various spots to catch a cat nap. The window sill seemed to fit the bill for this racer.
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Some shots of the cars at the 15 hour lane change break.
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No real noticable damage to the cars! A few wings off or "out of body" experiences, but all easily fixed.
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Victor & Tony of Team Momo do some quick repairs in the pits.
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The "Young Guns" of the 24 Hours of Port Angeles.
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Derek, Curtis, Ryan, & Conner turn marshal and watch at the 15 hour mark.
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There are three ladies competing in the event. (from left)Corina of Team Port Angeles, Sabrina of Team Momo, and Chrissy of Team BAM.
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Pete from Team U Haul & John "Iceman" McKenzie of Team Torno.
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Shane from Team Eh1 from Victoria BC Canada. Victoria is on Vacouver Island, just a one hour ferry ride from Port Angeles, and is a very popular tourist destination.
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Racers from three countries (formerly, anyway). "Iceman" from Canada, Jeff Elvins from USA, and Chrissy from the UK - all now living in the USA. See? It's an International event!
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Another "Young Gun" - Damian of Team Eh1 from Victoria BC Canada, eh?
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A truck racing team hauler was parked in front of the tire stor a few doors down from the raceway.
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I went for a scenic walking tour of downtown Port Angeles - just a few blocks from the raceway.
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The town is full of turn of the century (last century) buildings, several adorned with huge murals depicting historical scenes.
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The Kalakala steel streamliner ferry has a long history in Seattle, and was moved to Port Angeles to be restored. This mural depicts the Kalakala in it's prime.
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Team Port Angeles' car after the midpoint of the race - not looking bad at all, after only minor "Shoe Goo" repair to the body mount post.
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Other teams appeared to have other priorities, as bags of cookies, chips, french fries, beef jerkey, and soda's populated their pit area.
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Ahhhhhh.... these guys mean business. All the tools layed out, and the essential bottle of "Shoe Goo" which has been used a lot this weekend. The stereo & headphones help keep the pitman entertained while waiting for any emergency repairs.
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Hey! Even the Old Weird Dude gets a turn to play! Wow - this is FUN - but how come these kids are kicking my butt?!?
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I think I'm getting the hang of it.... see my smile?
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"Morning After" shots of the 2nd place car of Team BAM.
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Team BAM ran a ProSlot Ferrari Modeno body, fitted with the Slot-It (SISP06)lighting kit with brakes.
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Chassis was the Slot.It HRS inline with the Boxster motor, 9/26 gears, 20x12 wheels with Slot.It S1 Silicone tires. Lead (lots)was added in the front.
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