Slot Car Racing in Gig Harbor

Tips, Tricks & Specifications

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Tuesday - Saturday 2 PM - 8 PM
Sunday & Monday BY APPOINTMENT
253-649-0243
www.FunTimeSlotcars.com
Racer@FunTimeSlotcars.com

Gig Harbor, Washington

FunTime Slotcars & Raceway
Tips, Tricks & Specifications
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Car Maintenance

One of the things of which many of my customers are unaware is that like all things mechanical, slot cars need maintenance, repair and sometimes replacement. Keeping your car's running gear clean & oiled and "staying in the groove" will minimize more expensive repairs.

For example:
1. Steel chassised cars that crash, often need to be straightened to regain their handling characteristics. After straightening several times they are to weak so they must be replaced.
2. Motors are also a good example. Less expensive motors last a much shorter time, in general, than more expensive ones. Also with the more expensive motors they can be reconditioned/rebuilt while the less expensive motors are throw away.
3. Tires are definitely a "consumable" item. Depending on the tire and car combination, they may last from just hours to weeks.
4. Gears may also need to be changed. While they do not wear out very fast IF THEY ARE CORRECTLY SET UP, they may need to be changed as you go to different tracks for best performance.
5. Pick-up braid should be kept clean for best power transfer to the motor and it also wears out requiring replacement.

3 More Local Tracks:

132 Slotcars, Here is a great wooden track in Tacoma run by Allen Smith. Check with Allen for his schedule 253-564-1445
Red Devil Raceway, run by Gerry Brott in Seattle, has reopened and has a great 1/32 racing program
Pacific Slot Car Raceways 2908 Meridian E - Unit 104 Edgewood, WA 98371

We support FISH Food Bank of Pierce County.
Bring in unopened canned or boxed food to help the less fortunate and get free track time.

Race For Fun, Run For Fun, Bring Your Own and Run!

We accept Credit & Debit cards!

FunTime Slotcar Services

Slot Car Rentals • Accessories • Parts
Birthday Parties, Youth Groups, Scout Groups

253-649-0243
Racer@FunTimeSlotCars.com
3919 77th Ave CT NW, Gig Harbor, WA 98335