A retired holiday park manager and British slot car racing champion, Ant Hawkes is committed to doing his part to expand the hobby. The 71-year old is holding a free introductory event this month to launch the Dumfries Slot Car Club. Ant secured a space for his racing track at a local YMCA, where the new club will be based.
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| The Dumfries Slot Car Club Track |
The Daily Record reports that Ant, who has been racing slot cars since 1968, recognizes that most
established slot car racers are middle aged or older. Nevertheless, he sees a number of younger people being attracted to the hobby.
“My plan is to invite people along to the YMCA to make an event of it as a launch, he says. The purpose of the club is to provide a safe and friendly environment
for model car racing enthusiasts of all ages and abilities”
It's good to see an older generation recognize the need to bring younger people into the hobby. To read the entire article, go HERE.
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