Arizona Series Race #2

I may be the only raceway owner to ever advertise its closing but that’s another story. (Last race of series is last day for Cruzin” Chandler, Jan 28). One of the motivating factors for this race series was to get my hardcore race customers acclimated to the other 2 raceways. D&D Tuff Traxx holds fond memories for many Cruzin’ regulars with it’s 115' 6 lane Hillclimb from the closed K2 Hobbies where they used to race, and for me personally as I originally opened the store in 2002. 3rd owner Dave also owns D&D Hobbies, a full line RC Hobby store. Dave is a great guy and knows how to keep his customers happy! Dave admits it’s a hard business but somebody’s gotta do it.

D&D has 2 tracks and a drag strip tightly positioned around a nicely stocked parts counter and maintenance shop. Although any other day would have been best due to a hearty Drag Program on Saturday but thanks to the good natured attitudes of all involved, some serious racing went off without a hitch!

This race, in my mind, was to be the race of the decade in dusty ol’ Arizona! And it was, quite a race of champions in fact! Not many Novice racers but lots of talent and hot racing action! I am quite amazed and pleased to see a good turnout of youth. Thank you parents for helping them participate.

The stamped steel “Falcon” type motor classes are wonderful and relatively fast. Put on a nostalgic Can Am body and you have a fun class. New chassis designs and advancements in motor technology @ reasonable prices drives this type racing in a very positive way.

The Can Am has been a regular class for D&D and it showed. The big guns pulled out trusty hardware and merely fired from the hip taking 1-2-3! This was one serious race with Sid in a borrowed car setting race heat high 40 laps in his last heat, moving from 5th to 3rd!

GT-1

I had hopes for a big turnout in GT-1 but once again, the late hour (10 PM) and the excitement in tight quarters got to some. Thankfully we had a full field of 6. Fresh off his Can Am win, local hot shoe Bill set a fast pace to start. Bob, Mike & Laurence kept him in sight till late when Mike ran into some trouble. Bob stayed within a couple laps and in the last heat had a free lane which helped him into the winners circle.

Very Special Thanks to Michelle Chisolm, Dave’s pretty wife who has taken photos at both races. Also, thanks again to D&D Tuff Traxx Dave, KC Goldblatt & all racers who participated. It was a good program with lots of action! See http://groups.msn.com/tufftraxx


Youth Box Stock Lineup	Youth Podium	Youth Drivers

Adult Box Stock Lineup	Adult Drivers	Can-Am Lineup

Can-Am Podium	GT-1 Podium	GT-1 Lineup