The World's PREMIER Slot Car Race Track! A Day with Jimmy Attard (Short Documentary)
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 18 พ.ค. 2024
- Back from a long hiatus, we take a quick detour from our travels, history, and food journey to come check out one of the coolest projects in metro-Detroit. Join Ryan as he spends the day with Jimmy Attard taking a look at this renowned racetrack. Who knows? Maybe we'll hear a story or two along the way!
The Detroit Free Press discovered Jimmy's slot car track from our documentary, here's the article showcasing his wonderful modeling!
Link: www.freep.com/in-depth/news/l...
Link to Full Documentary: • The World's PREMIER Sl...
Jim's Website: ac2car.org/
Credits:
Directed by Derek Fawaz
Produced by Gus Mondalek
Edited by Derek Fawaz
Titles & Graphics by Derek Fawaz
Cast:
Ryan Mondalek as The Host
Jimmy Attard as Himself
Music:
Song: Funky Element
Artist: Benjamin Tissot a.k.a Bensound
Credit:
Music: www.bensound.com or Royalty Free Music from Bensound
#slotcar #hobby #documentary #scalemodel
Hello all! Thank you for all your support on this video! I am happy so many of you are able to enjoy Jimmy's lifetime of work and artistry! For all of you wondering, we've got a lot more in-store with Jimmy and his track. Expect racing, tutorials, and many more stories to come! Just in-case anyone missed it, I've linked Jimmy's website below. I hope you all have a great day!
Jimmy's Website: ac2car.org/
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I had a track i in 1984 Rockdale Sidney Australia open to the Public 180 FT long 8 lanes , great to see this ,,
Lunchking, I’m now following and really touched by Jimmy’s lifetime track, man I love slot racing and his is on another level thank u very much🥰👍📡✔️📡🏁🏁🏁🇺🇸
You need to do 1 on all his cars,pretty please with sugar on top😎
@@lostinspace699 *Sydney
Ryan and Derek, this is Jimmy... I want to personally thank you for all your fine work on the latest Lunch King video. It's really special to me! Especially since this project has been a lifetime of fun, now thanks to you we can share it with other racing fans. Derek, your editing and video work is first rate. Man you are so very good at what you do! Thank You gentlemen.
WOW, so much talent !! I don't know if you remember me, Neil Murawski, but I remember you and your laugh. What an awesome job.
@@neilmurawski6253 Hello Neil .... I noticed your name immedeatly from Bldg 5 days! Thanks for the nice words my friend.
@@jimmyattard1446 Glad you remember me. The detail is beyond awesome. Take care my friend.
What a great piece Jimmy nice job ! I can only imagine the hours of fun on that track
I've just watched the video again and I'm finding myself find more and more things I missed the first time round.
Mate we should be thanking you for showing us the life's work
I'm 38 years young. I haven't enjoyed a video on TH-cam like I have with this one. Thank you Jimmy!
Wow thanks for your kind comment DG! Please go back and subscribe, and share this video with friends. Thanks again my friend!
You know, Jimmy, the finest thing about your raceway, is not the accuracy, the innovative methods used to replicate real racing, it’s not even your passion or labour of love, it’s the most amazing humanity that you’ve shared this with so many other people. Lots of collectors and enthusiasts build things for themselves, you’ve built thus for everyone. Your willingness to share and help others is a model for the entire world to copy. If there were more people like you in the world, the world would be a better place.
You know your comment came just-in-time Alberto because today I read one comment that made me sad. It said I should give the money I had put into my track to the poor. It kind of made me feel bad. But, I've had Church youth groups here with kids who had special needs. All they had to do was move their finger to make the cars run so thier smiles were worth it to me ....thanks again for your cheerful comments.. Hope you subscribe. Go back and send it your friends because the guys plan on doing more videos. Thanks again my friend.
@@jimmyattard1446 It’s easy to say these things like “you should….etc etc”. It’s wrong for anyone to do this. Firstly, she doesn’t know what you do and secondly, as you, said, the community uses your track.
It’s not for us as citizens to give money to the poor (I’m not saying don’t help or give) it’s for us to pressure the government to legislate against poverty and homelessness. The US poverty problem will not go away with you giving your hobby money to the poor. It’s the whole US system of “democracy”.
Fortunately, I live in the UK, so we at least have free healthcare and it’s excellent in all ways. However, it is under siege from a government that is looking at allowing US private firms in. It’s not about improvement but personal gain. God forbid we head down the track like your corporate sponsored politicians, but the evidence is strong that we are already beginning to.
Keep up your good work, and your kindness to others is all you need to give, since those that see your example, will do the same for others. Ignore the pious and the whitened sepulchres, they like to grandstand and appear good and holy. (A quick story here: a priest came to my church to look for vocations. He said that when the potential seminarians come on retreat, he asks them to empty their pockets. The ones with bibles and rosary beads he doesn’t select, however, the ones with scraps of paper, conkers (game played with the fruit of horse chestnut tree) paper clips and all manner of tat, are the ones that make the best priests). That corroborates my belief on how to live your life.
I am rarely at a loss for words but this gentleman and his track have blown me away. I had No idea such a track existed much less all of the technology it contains. You are a brilliant!! Thanks for sharing.
Well I'm not sure about brilliant Mark, but thanks a lot for the kind words! Forward this to your friends because the guys said they will be doing more video of the track soon. Thanks again for the nice comment my friend.
Truly unbelievable amount of detail on this track - even under the bleachers.... and every single car restored to perfection. This is art.
Thank you
I admire this guy. Loves life and found something enjoyable to stick with and pour into. The attention to detail is astounding. Great personality. A one of a kind top artist.
Thanks again Puff! Go back and share this segment with your friends and subscribe because the guys are planning more videos about the track and more.
I’ve been a builder of static models for about 50 years, and try for watch-maker levels of detail, but your work is a whole level beyond mine. I do 1/35 military, but this is astounding. You deserve a far wider audience, this is really impressive. I salute you, Sir.
Absolutely 100%
"But hey ,i'm happy,i'm happy"Best qoute.
Find something like this can make you happy.
This man is brilliant. The labour that went into that track is unbelievable
This video just came up on my TH-cam feed.I'm a big race fan and the level of detail in this track in amazing.Jimmy really knows how to explain all its feature's and his knowledge shine's through.Brilliant stuff.
Same
This is possibly the greatest thing I've ever seen in my 47 years on this planet! This video just popped up on my feed out of nowhere, and I couldn't be more grateful for it. This man is a Wizard! The level of detail is astounding. Thank you so much for this interview! I can't wait to see more of this track and learn more of the Man who created it. Jimmy, my hats off to you Sir!
I’m originally from Dearborn Heights and my wife is Maltese. My wife’s uncle Francis lived in Dearborn and had a wonderful model train setup in his basement. My wife’s brother works at Ford Experimental Engine. Well done video! Your uncle Jim is a special guy!
Thank you - He is something special and Maltese too..
Today’s a good day! At 65 I so rarely get to say this: “This guy, Uncle Jimmy, is my Hero! I love what he did there and how accessible he made it to kids and adults alike!
Thanks Jimmy!
Wow. Just wow. I've seen tracks, scale tracks, big tracks, small tracks but not anything close to this. It's cool to hear your uncle talk about his pride and joy! Absolutely amazing track and slot car collection!
Why thanks so much Afro!Forward this to your friends because the guys said they will be doing more video of the track soon. Thanks again for the nice comment my friend.
This guys a freaking genius. I hope you truly have gratitude for having someone like this in your life.
Amazing to see someone being able to fulfill their passion to this extent. Respect for all the detail and quality
Thx ACV! Thanks for the nice comment. If you haven't already, go see the other segments the guys did. If you like them forward to your friends and please subscribe!
Your uncle seems like a really friendly and helpful guy. You can see the pleasure he gets from the hobby. Thanks for showing this, was really cool and very interesting.
Thanks for the kind words Torso...Forward this to your friends because the guys said they will be doing more video of the track soon. Thanks again for the nice comment my friend.
A brilliant track, clear to see how much time and passion Jimmy has thrown into it over the years! Kudos.
The man is a genius. I hope he made a lot of money in life, he deserves it.
I went to one of these when I was 15 years old. Spent 6 hours at the place. Its one of the MAIN memories I have when I look back on myself.
I had the best time ever. The guy running it was super nice. It is one of my very very very best memories as a kid. I will never forget it.
The level of patience in this dude is on a whole new level.
You are right there GGray! Thank you for following Lunch King. Please forward our work to your friends and family!
Uncle Jim is the uncle everybody would love to have, or at least I would have love when I was a kid. Awesome job and dedication.
Thanks Paco!... share this video with your friends because the guys are planning more segments... and thanks again for your kind words my friend
So cool !
I remember in the 60s a set up like this in a shop in a small Australian coastal town .
I was to young to join in and race but was allowed to watch the action..
Beautiful little cars and the smell of ozone and solvents etc engraved in my head.
What a passion and intelligent man your uncle is. Thanks !
The passion and energy spent to create this is truly special !
Most impressive track and detailed slots I ever seen. This is a passion and living a dream. Thank you sooooo much with sharing it. It really amazing. Thanks Ryan and Derek.
Jimmy Attard
I just want to thank you for sharing your love of slot car racing with our family. The memories that we have made on "First Fridays" will be forever treasured. Jimmy you are one of kind individual.
A great example of dedication, devotion, and discipline. Outstanding...
Hey thanks for your kind words Visotoo! If you haven't subscribed to Lunch King please do. Please go back and if you enjoy the track and racing video, forward it to your friends and family.
When I was a kid in the 70's, we used to have a place here in Denver called Celebrity Sports Center. It had 80 Bowling Lanes, an Olympic size Swimming Pool, Arcades and such. On the bottom floor next by the entrance to the Swimming Pool they had a large area that was dedicated to Slot Car Racing. They had three four Lane tracks; one for HO Scale, and two for larger Scale cars, in different layouts. There was also a "Pit Area" where you could purchase Parts and Accessories, and work on your cars. We would wander the Track, placing back cars that had left the Track or came out of the Slot. Once a guy gave me an old Car and Controller he had in exchange for helping out with replacing the cars.
Eventually the slot car craze died down, priorities changed with the Proprietors, and they eventually moved out the Tracks and converted the Space to an Arcade with pinball and Video games.
Creek, slotcars make you feel young again! Thanks for your nice comment my friend. Please go back and share Ryans Lunch King videos with your friends.
The amount of “free time” this guy had to do this is just mind blowing in so envious of the time he had to mess around
Uncle Jim is a true gentleman. Great dedication and great passion.
Thank you for your diligence to get your uncles track on the youtube channel. Im rob i raced at lunch from Ford.I am still working on my track, Thanks Jimmy !
Thank you
Talk about a labor of love…it’s incredible. You’d be hard pressed to find a track any nicer than this in the entire world..I’m just in awe of what he’s done 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
Wow, everyone needs an Uncle Jimmy! Simply amazing all the thought, time, and engineering he put in. I can’t wait to see more, and hear more stories. Thanks for sharing.
That is the best most awesome track I have ever seen. I used to race my cars on a little eight shaped track when young but enjoyed doing it. A wonderful hobby to have
Thanks for the kindness Todd..i guess I started with a little figure eight track too. Now 58 years later look where it got me.😁...Forward this to your friends because the guys said they will be doing more video of the track soon. Thanks again for the nice comment my friend.
Thanks for the great memory. I am a 72 yrs old Vietnam Veteran who still has his original Aurora HO with the steering wheel controllers, 15 vehicles, and enough of the various styles of tracks to fill a 7 x 7 area.
First thanks for your service Rob! Second I appreciate the nice comment. . Hope you subscribe. Go back and send it your friends because the guys plan on doing more videos. Thanks again my friend.
As a kid growing up in the 60,s slot cars was a big part of my life and it is just so cool to see all this stuff again in such am amazing build !
Thank you Shameless I appreciate your kind words my friend
That is unbelievable detail. I was still a kid in the mid 60's, and my uncles were on the back end of their slot careers, but they had a league in my grandpa's basement, it was a huge 6 slot banked figure eight (with a tunnel) for competitive racing. My grandpa was an electrician and built it...easily 30 ft long by approx 10 ft wide. It was crazy, cars were so fast and if they fish tailed too much in turns would bump the other cars and send them flying.
Steve I'm so glad it brought up warm memories ....as far as I'm concerned that's what it's all about ....hopefully the kids that race on my track will get that warm glow 20 years from now ....thanks for the kind words my friend
Oh ....like n share the video.... Share the glow!
Unbelievable realism, your passion for racing is so admirable, love seeing the stock cars from the sixties!
Wow, just wow. I am so happy that the algo brought this great video into my view. What an amazing man your uncle is. People like him are the reason it is a great world to live in.
Gosh what a nice comment Stephen... you made me blush. Hope you subscribe. And, thank you for your support. Go back and forward this video to your friends because the guys are planning to have more soon. Thanks again my friend.
Hello Ryan and Jim,
Wow, Absolutely Brilliant! I have been a slot car fan since the late 50's/early 60's and the Aurora Vibrating Reed HO slot cars. In my high school years (1964-68), I raced 1/24 AMT models at a commercial slot car track in Portland, Maine. Did reasonably well on a lawn mowing/snow shoveling/paperboy's budget.
Fast forward a few decades, in the late 90's, there was a Pro built HO track that was a commercial business that I raced at for a few years, but here in So. Cal. with all the outdoor activity that can be done, there wasn't enough interest and it closed.
Another decade or so goes by, and I find a 1/24 track (the "Teal Terror", owned by Mike Tucker) right here in El Cajon, Ca., that I raced at for a few years, then it sold and quickly folded.
Then, up popped another HO track by the same owner (Gary Morgan, a terrific & generous guy and hard racer) but after only another few years, it too closed from low turn outs.
There has always been a great group of hardcore guys like me. but to run a slot car track as a business, it's just too hard in this area to do so.
I miss the comrade and fun and competitive racing that is Slot Cars.
SO great to see such a fine craftsman and gentleman applying his skills to a hobby I've always loved.
Thanks so much for showing the layout and history.
Stay safe and healthy.
cheers
Boots Langley
La Mesa, Ca
Thank you for your response
Omg!! I raced at slot car track when I was a kid. Loved it!! An amazing piece!! The kids and family members are so lucky to have such a cool piece
Wow. Jimmy Attard is so nice. I love slot cars. Always wanted to go upscale from HO but never did. If Jimmy was my neighbor, I'm sure I would have. I still have over 100 HO slot cars and Aurora track from the T-jet days.
We used to play slot cars all day as kids back in the 70s. This set up is awesome and brought back great memories.
Thank you
The paint work on the décoration are really great. Rusty, dirty, dust etc... just enough and perfect. Lot of details for a living tracks also are perfect.
Thank you Manu!
You can find more video on 1/32 slot racing and tracks by subscribing to the Lunch King channel. Go back end share with your friends and family my friend.
This was an absolute joy to watch! I don't think I blinked! Realistic racing (speed) on a vintage track pulls on my heart string. Thank you uncle Jim for sharing your passion (and for filming it, Ryan). I'll certainly be following.
Always loved full detail tracks. Great ideas, love the lane spacing, clever AC solution, but most of all, the scenery. Also love the big tracks, since my parents owned one in the 60's. But my heart is less speed, more detail.
As an old slot car fan, this video was so marvelous to watch. Thanks so much. Shared it to my younger brother. I sincerely hope this basement has a sprinkler system or about 15 fire extinguishers laying around as this packed area teeming with electrical wiring, paint, glue, and other flamables just looks really vulnerable. Be safe and of course, Carry On !!!
This is just unbelievable. The detail.. but the engineering and electric work. Incredible.
Thanks Matt for your nice words. Thanks for the nice comment. If you haven't already, go see the other segments the guys did. If you like them forward to your friends and please subscribe!
what a great story. the track looks fantastic, one of the best landscaped tracks I have ever seen. I have heard of AC2car but never understood properly how it works until now.
Giovanni, thanks for the nice words. I'm especially happy that you were able to understand the AC to car concepts. I wasn't sure if I was explaining it clear enough... many people don't want to know and they just say sorry things about it. I'm glad you understand it better and I hope others do too. Please share it with others so they can understand and thank you my friend!
I can't believe the technology in this track it is absolutely awesome the scenery is right on and God bless you you're a very brilliant man to have designed something like this
Boy Tony, your kind words made me blush. Thanks for the nice comment. If you haven't already, go see the other segments the guys did. If you like them forward to your friends and please subscribe!
It's so awesome to see the ❤️ Jimmy has for the hobby!
Why thanks DB! Thanks for the nice comment. If you haven't already, go see the other segments the guys did. If you like them forward to your friends and please subscribe!
I don’t care much for slot cars but This is incredible. That man is a pure artist.
He is
I was an avid, 'old-school' HO slot car racer for many years. This is really impressive, thanks for sharing.
Wow! This is really cool. I am into slot cars, started with the old Aurora T-Jets back in the day, Carrera digital now. The only thing more impressive than the scenery, the electronic wizardry, the dedication to the pursuit of racing realism is his passion for sharing it with friends and family. Thank you for sharing this beautiful story.
Thanks for the nice words Doug. th-cam.com/video/osfRVghOgVA/w-d-xo.html
I had 1st a Strombecker 1/32 layout and replaced it with a Revell 1/32 set.
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Thank you for sharing this beautiful story. Your Uncle is a special man. I wish I could face with him. Im an old school slot car racer. Im blown away with this and so glad you shared. Please keep it up as one day us old guys won’t be around. In the meantime enjoy every second. 👍🏻
Right you are Freedom life is short my friend.Go back and share this segment with your friends and subscribe because the guys are planning more videos about the track and more.
I have no idea, why this vid popped into my feed, I super glad it did. Such a joy to see a man enjoying and sharing his life's passion. The World needs more Uncle Jims. He needs his own YT channel.
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It's a technical & artistic masterpiece. You could look at it all day & still not take it all in. What a creation! Hats off to you Jimmy, from Australia.
Kerry & Matt....you made me blush. Thanks for the nice comment. If you haven't already, go see the other segments the guys did. If you like them forward to your friends and please subscribe!
All my life I've been bumping into fascinating creative people and finding out that they were from Maltese origins. No exception here. Well done Jimmy. Well done Malta.
Simon you made me smile.... I think you're so right, there is passion in our Genes.....please share the video with your friends, Maltese or not... thanks for the kind words my friend
Completely speechless!!!
Only on TH-cam will you meet these amazing human beings. As a fan of Motorsports and passed crew-member, I’m in awe over the details. Thanks so much for sharing your uncle’s dream. He’s a great American, especially getting young kids involved.
JT: Orlando FLA
Thanks for sharing your Uncle Jim’s wonderful work of art.
That is without a doubt the most realistic slot car track I have ever seen!!!! The attention to ever small detail is amazing.
I first learned about Jimmy and his track on Slot Car Illustrated about 17 years ago. I was looking to get into this hobby and a quick search of the net took me to SCI. I am enjoying this immensely. Thank you
Great layout, I'm 69 years old,you just brought me back to being 12 years old again...Thanks !!!!
Wow Bob... We're the same age and it does make me feel like it's 1967. Thanks for your kind comments my friend. If you haven't subscribed to Lunch King please do. Please go back and if you enjoy the track and racing video, forward it to your friends and family.
I could chat with this fella all night lol. Love the historical SCCA Trans Am #V8ponycars and the vintage NASCAR slot cars. This man is brilliant
Been a huge fan of Jimmy and his tracks for years. Glad to see behind the vale.
Why thanks Quantum! Hey forward this to your friends because the guys said they will be doing more video of the track soon. Thanks again for the nice comment my friend.
Hi baby how are you doing love you to baby I love to have just wondering if you could give me a text or wink wink nudge to be able link picture of the rela life is good love credit card not received the check in your morning going so I love you to get the money into your account details for the same password insurance policy for you to get to know you caught up in some way to get to them about trying groom to make me happy you are coming to the asking please ping pong table when I get love life Cardi's the same as to why you don't knew keeping me posted credit card not real good time to make a new frith the carrot cake recipe real forgot to be a good fit you in at the end if the year is treating me like a good ploter you to know you are interested in a training class is everyone else for the next few hours c SJ you have to get Link pal I am not able make it to rehearsal and off all sorry for not answering your questions please ask bank to get access to a printer don't know how to do it properly please Don't leave the corrected one who is not going to be able make it in tomorrow morning to pick up anything access the link 1399437224½ Walgreens to make reservations repercussions of my sfl up to today but I think it will take me about an hour if that's ask for reaching out loved it doesn't want you are sweet ensure send edges of money secure a job in your secn to get to know how about we are going cidttul crox to make secn$#¡
Thanks for sharing your uncle’s slot car track. As a side note, the Eldon Selectronic racing set that he mentioned works exactly on the same principles of diode control. Genius!
WONDERFUL... Dan you and very few others can remember that short lived run of Eldon Selectronic tracks! You are showing your age my friend. Thanks for the kind words
Awesome layout! I still have my cars and controllers, but when I went overseas during Vietnam, my mother, thinking I didn't want it, she gave away all my slot track. I still want to do a layout, and this video is getting the juices flowing again!
This gentleman is amazing. i have never raced a slot car in my life and I have watched this twice.
Wow thats nice Sharon! We never thought my track would draw so much interest. If you enjoyed the video go back and share with your friends because the guys plan more videos covering the track in the near future. Thanks again for the comments my friend
I love, love, love this. What a fabulous accomplishment. I can only imagine how many wonderful times Jimmy has made for family and friends.
Thanks for the kind thoughts Steve! Forward this to your friends because the guys said they will be doing more video of the track soon. Thanks again for the nice comments my friend.
Holy smokes, I could spend hours just appreciating this.
Jimmy is amazing
The most beautiful track I have ever seen! Magnificent!! Congratulations Jimmy and thank you for all your incredible work!
I'm so glad you enjoyed it Daschyt. Thanks for your nice comment my friend. Please go back and share Ryans Lunch King videos with your friends.
I’m in awe of your uncle’s work! I remember reading about AC2Car many many years ago, accidentally stumbling on his website. I thought it was the greatest thing to scale racing and still think it’s true. It truly looks like real racing compared to any other slot car system out there. Unfortunately i haven’t had the chance to experience a track like this up close. I wish I had an uncle Jim of my own to work next to and learn the skill. Say hello and thank you for sharing his knowledge and showing us his beautiful and elaborate track. And thank you to you as well for bringing this into your show, it speaks volumes that you’d showcase your uncle and his work. Bravo!
Thank you Juvi for all the kind words ...i am so glad it inspires you! ..share this video to inspire others because the guys are planning on doing more segments... and thanks again for all the kind words my friend.
All the tools, equipment, materials, the cost must be off the charts, and Jimmy's engineering abilities reminds me of my dad who used to be a mechanical engineer who designed aircraft engines. Engineering or the mechanical is not my thing, to say the least, so people who work in such fields always impress me. Great stuff.
Truly Frank... I used scrap wood for everything but the track surface which I bought new. Counting the router bits and tape, just the track alone not counting scenery, I don't think I have more than $300 IN GETTING the track built and running. Plz go back and subscribe, and share this video with friends. Thanks again my friend!
I smiled the whole darn time I watched this. My dad took me to slot car tracks when I was a kid. I remember he had an old briefcase he carried two cars and all his gear and parts in, and the stuff fascinated me to no end. Awesome stuff and what a great guy!
I'm happy it brought back nice memories GlideKid! . Hope you subscribe. Go back and send it your friends because the guys plan on doing more videos. Thanks again my friend.
@@jimmyattard1446 Thanks for the note, Jimmy!
I remember the day we used to build our own race cars slot cars out of clothes hangers and model car bodies and we used to rewind the motors to get a little bit more power out of them. It was fun building our own chassis to fit the bodies.
Great work as always Jimmy! Thank you again for the invite to come race all those years ago...
Can't wait to start trading plastic and paint with the others on your track this coming November. Defiantly need some racing footage uploaded to TH-cam soon, people are hungry for more of the track:)
From one modeler to another thanks for commenting....subscribe and we can go to lunch with Ryan when he shoots a Lunch King video. You'd make a great taste tester!
I was into slot cars in my teens. This is incredible. I seem to think he’s a Ford fan, too!
Mad respect for anyone who loves his hobby this much and strives for perfection out of respect for the subject matter.
That track is my childhood dream. I've dreamt of having something so awesome.
Thank you
Amazing! I had an HO 4 lane track with lap counters, if someone fell off track, each driver had a button that cut off power to all cars, we put the crashed car back on track, give his car a 1 lap penalty, push button again to restore power to everyone and the race continued. My setup had trees and buildings but nothing like your setup. Looks like a 60’s 70’s racetrack and I love the GT40, Ferrari 330 P4. You really know your stuff. Loved seeing your setup, brings back the memories.
Jeff...Forward this to your friends because the guys said they will be doing more video of the track soon. Thanks again for the nice comment my friend.
Marvelous. Truly the most amazing thing in miniature racing I’ve ever seen!
Wow , I got into slot cars back in 1965 . Could not afford but the cheapest but had a lot of fun . Great to see old dudes are still very serious about them Awesome facility Jimmy has built and continues to promote the sport .
We are probably the same age 25vrd48! I got my first track in 63. Thanks for your nice comment my friend. Please go back and share Ryans Lunch King videos with your friends.
Very very cool! That's got to be one of the most detailed tracks I've ever seen. Not many people get to spend a lifetime working on their passion, and the fact that it's such a positive impact on others makes it that much sweeter. I wish your uncle Jimmy many more years of enjoyment, making new friends, and bringing people together with this fun hobby.
Thankyou NM for your kind words! Forward this to your friends because the guys said they will be doing more video of the track soon. Thanks again for the nice comment my friend.
What a wonderful track, and what amazing stories!
Uncle Jimmy is a true craftsman and historian who has built something unique.
I'd love to see a track like this up close and personal, it'd be amazing!
Thank you, Mr. Attard and Ryan for this fun and enlightening visit!
Sure thing Steve! . Hope you subscribe. Go back and send it your friends because the guys plan on doing more videos. Thanks again my friend.
This looks like it went from passion to obsession. Either way, this track and collection is simply amazing and you would have no shortage of friends who want to be with you.
Man..................thanks for that. That hit me in a special way since my dad had a giant HO train layout in the basement that we were always showing off to people who just stopped by. But it meant a lot to him, and me, and everyone associated with my family. I can see the same amount of pride in Jimmy's face as he explains his plans and talks about everything he has done. I just wanted to let you guys know how much I enjoyed this video and how awesome that track looks. Thanks again.
I am very glad Travis, that's what this video is all about... bringing back warm memories. Hope you subscribe. And, thank you for your support. Go back and forward this video to your friends because the guys are planning to have more soon. Thanks again my friend.
THIS TRACK IS AMAZING. YOU ARE THE KIND OF FAN MOTORSPORTS NEEDS😂
What an amazing man. Thank you for showing this soul to me.
Thank you for your kind words my friend. Grizegore, share this with others because the guys plan on more video to come.
That place is just magical. The whole thing fills me with nostalgic, 70s vibes. I would have loved to have a go on that as a kid. Bravo sir, fascinating passion project.
Looks like you’ve made a special place for a lot of people over the years.
Thanks for the nice words Ozzy. . Hope you subscribe. Go back and send it your friends because the guys plan on doing more videos. Thanks again my friend.
What an incredible track! Just top-notch work. Thanks for sharing this. Used to race these when I was a kid and this brought back some great memories. Thanks again!
The memories is what it's all about John! Forward this to your friends because the guys said they will be doing more video of the track soon. Thanks again for the nice comment my friend.
I loved slot cars when I was a kid. Your uncle did an amazing job on that track. Thanks for sharing.
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Wow so many memories. Fly cars are so nice looking. I didn't have adult money back then so i didn't get the best one, but my favorite cars were fly.
I hope this amazing piece of history is a center piece at the Henry Ford Museum and still functions as a running track.
I so loved the train layout at the Chicago Science Museum as a child. This would mean so much to do many. Thank you Jimmie!
Thanks for the tour. Awesome track, amazing skill. One of the best I have ever seen. Looking forward to updates.
Nothing makes me happier then seeing people do something amazing like this with something they're passionate about. This is amazing.
That is so awesome. Takes me back to the 60' & 70's when my dad had a big track setup for us kids.
Good memories Neil! Thank you for your kind words my friend. Share this with others because the guys plan on more video to come.
Love the layout. I'm getting my grandson into slot cars. Its such a great hobby.
JA & LK thanks for a great video!! Very much impressed with all the hard work and the thinking that went in for the pre-planning of all this work!! I raced slot cars in the '60s and '70s and periodically will get a set out and race them. Thanks for bringing back a lot of memories!!