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Before I introduce the cars for this first event of the 2021-22 season on the Rock County Eighth Mile, I'm going start with some thanks...

First, a big thank you to everyone who has sent cars this time. I haven't been too proactive chasing people up, so it's great to see cars arrive from Canada, the USA, Norfolk, Gloucestershire, Surrey, Eastbourne, Worthing and Brighton. As our proxy HO drag racing moves from a lockdown laugh to more long-term fun, this looks like a very healthy core group.

A quick aside... if you've missed the start, don't feel you can't join in at any time over the next ten months. There's no points championship as such - but I will be creating a Hall of Fame on the back of the (slightly abridged) fanzines. And the two 'national' events each year will give extra kudos, of course.

Next, a massive thank you to those who have sent goodies in for the start of this series. I was completely overwhelmed when Clive sent me the haul of eight resin bodies and one diecast that came over from the last NTRA race specifically for our UK races. Thank you!

   

Bill also sent some more of his fabulous flame stencils (and a couple of awesome Hotwheels cars too!). Rose received more Dreamies from her secret admirer, something that might encourage a more paws-on involvement this term. There will be medals for all our class winners and event stickers for all participants. There'll also be SlotRacer Online stickers coming your way. A few Jadlam stickers and Super Tires are left - just ask if you want some. UK-based racers will be reminded of the Jadlam discount code.

So, get ready to meet the cars...