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Re: Chicago RC Racing - Carpet Racing

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From: kenji
Date: Tue, 20 Oct 2009 20:58
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In article <b_CdnT7r4MTfvkPXnZ2dnUVZ_gWdnZ2d@earthlink.com>,
 "Gregory Morrow" <flyokayflycsa@csaok.cz> wrote:

> kenji wrote:
> 
> > In article <hbl3n4$ufr$2@ftupet.ftupet.com>,
> >  Michele <michele@buggeroff.net> wrote:
> >
> >> kenji wrote:
> >>> The only RC racing in Chicago. Carpet racing three times a week.
> >>> Now in our third year of club racing. Beginners to sponsored racers
> >>> find a race every week.
> >>>
> >>> Underground RC Racetrack, 40 E. 54th St. Chicago IL
> >>>
> >>> http://www.undergroundrcracetrack.com
> >>>
> >>> Visit us on rctech.net too:
> >>>
> >>>
> <http://www.rctech.net/forum/wisconsin-illinois-racing/157260-underground
> >>> -rc-race-track-chicago-41.html>
> >>>
> >>> See us on YouTube:
> >>>
> >>> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Xy_a1vL9Nc
> >>
> >>
> >> I can't help but think this is like watching show jumping.  It's only
> >> exciting if you're the rider.  Or in this case, driver.
> >
> > I wouldn't expect to see anyone but people who are addicted to and
> > really enjoy their car hobby to be showing up. We get spectators on
> > the Southside but it's usually sotuhside church people checking us
> > all out after church on Sundays. Lots of kids with elders and pastors
> > and the like......Our NW side outdoor venue in the Summer is a
> > different crowd. We get lots of spectators there who camp out to
> > watch the races many make a day of it with lawn chairs and tables.....
> 
> 
> WHITES are more likely to be able to afford accroutements like lawn chairs
> and tables...

over by the outddor track in Norridge it's lots of Europeans and Asians 
hanging out watching. Scale model racing is big in their home countries.
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Subject: Re: Chicago RC Racing - Carpet Racing
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