Post by Keith Tanaka on Dec 5, 2023 13:58:53 GMT -8
We at Electric Dreams are thrilled to announce the acquisition of two tracks from the legendary Buena Park Raceway: Gary Gerding's Blue King and the famous Flat Track. We've been monitoring the impending closing of BPR with BPR's current owner, hoping to see the tracks repositioned to a good place where they could be assembled and enjoyed. But it did not happen.
The Blue King is the most beloved King track in the country. It hosted many important races and many racers all those years at BPR (please check the 2019 Checkpoint Cup). It was built on location by Gary, according to Craig Williamson. This is its first time moving, the first time out of that building.
The Flat Track came from NorCal; it hosted the home SCRRA races, and Keith Tanaka's Hardbody series - my unquestionably favorite racing class - and we'll find a way to keep it going.
The tracks are now being taken apart, packed, and moved by Bob Scott to our secondary storage facility. They will be adequately taken care of until we have an expansion plan. We do not have the space to put them out at our building in El Segundo. We have two active tracks focusing on the 1/32 world. But this might be the fuel we needed for change.
I want to thank Robert Range for the deal, Walter Baynes and Sam Rackham for the mediation, and Mill Conroy for his priceless support. And, of course, Scott Bader, Electric Dreams owner, for approving this deal, comprehending the importance of this place and tracks for the history of Slot Cars.
I will keep you posted on any news or progress. As I said, we are happy to save two great pieces of slot car history, promising a good future for those gorgeous ladies. Please do not spread rumors for people to assume something untrue. Please stay away from this; there is no reason for more damage.
I appreciate your support. I can't wait to read your comments.
Marco Carvalho
Partner at Electric Dreams Slot Cars
The Blue King is the most beloved King track in the country. It hosted many important races and many racers all those years at BPR (please check the 2019 Checkpoint Cup). It was built on location by Gary, according to Craig Williamson. This is its first time moving, the first time out of that building.
The Flat Track came from NorCal; it hosted the home SCRRA races, and Keith Tanaka's Hardbody series - my unquestionably favorite racing class - and we'll find a way to keep it going.
The tracks are now being taken apart, packed, and moved by Bob Scott to our secondary storage facility. They will be adequately taken care of until we have an expansion plan. We do not have the space to put them out at our building in El Segundo. We have two active tracks focusing on the 1/32 world. But this might be the fuel we needed for change.
I want to thank Robert Range for the deal, Walter Baynes and Sam Rackham for the mediation, and Mill Conroy for his priceless support. And, of course, Scott Bader, Electric Dreams owner, for approving this deal, comprehending the importance of this place and tracks for the history of Slot Cars.
I will keep you posted on any news or progress. As I said, we are happy to save two great pieces of slot car history, promising a good future for those gorgeous ladies. Please do not spread rumors for people to assume something untrue. Please stay away from this; there is no reason for more damage.
I appreciate your support. I can't wait to read your comments.
Marco Carvalho
Partner at Electric Dreams Slot Cars