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Darrell and Lorrie Paige, the owners of Bee's, pointed out that
right now they have some great prices on Cub Cadet snow throwers,
just in time for the season. And although one of these machines
would make a great Christmas gift for the snow removal expert in
your household, the business houses other unique and inexpensive
items that can give that youngster years of fun without much cost.
Besides landscaping and selling Cub Cadet products, the business
also hosts the busy RJD Hobbies and Raceway, which offers remote
control racing at the facility all year-round.
The business has a large outdoor track for fair-weather remote
racing and also has a lighted indoor track for racers to keep having
fun through the cold winter months.
Both tracks have hairpin turns and hills to keep a remote control
racer's eyes glued to the track and their car. The raceways make for
a challenging day of competition, not only against the track but
also other racers in the heats.
The indoor track is for electric vehicles, and the outdoor track
is primarily for gas engine remotes. Darrell and Lorrie say they
have many enthusiasts who do both so they can race all year long.
Darrell and Lorrie say that remote racing is growing in the area.
From roughly 30 racers coming to the weekly races a few years ago to
now almost 50, people are finding that remote racing is a fun hobby
that doesn't cost a lot of money.
Darrell said remote racers ready to race right out of the box can
be purchased for as little as $235. There are more expensive models,
and the store has a huge selection of tires, suspension and engine
parts to upgrade and improve a vehicle for those who really want to
improve their racers. But a person doesn't have to and can have a
good time racing just a basic racer.
Lorrie said that races cost $15 for the day's events, and there
aren't a lot of things someone can do for fun that lasts all day for
only $15.
Darrell pointed out that races also have classifications so
beginners race against other beginners and the more advanced
hobbyists compete among themselves.
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The more seasoned racers also are very helpful with novices, and
Lorrie said they are happy to help with advice to those just
starting to remote race. Darrell and Lorie also are on hand and can
help answer anyone's questions about getting into this hobby.
Remote racing can be fun for everyone, as Lorrie said they
currently have some girl racers and welcome more. The age of the
racers runs from 7 years old to 70 years old, showing the hobby is
for the young and the young at heart.
Those who might be interested in taking up this sport or in
helping a youngster of any age find a new hobby are invited to stop
by on a racing night and see for themselves what remote control
racing is all about
A great time to do that would be this weekend. Saturday there
will be a remote racing event coupled with the local Toys for Tots
campaign.
People can come and watch the racers, see what is involved and
also help the local Marine detachment gather toys for area
youngsters. The races start at 1 p.m. and will go through the day.
So if you are having trouble thinking up a great gift for the
youngsters in the house, this Christmas RJD Hobbies and Raceway
recommends remote control racing no matter what age that youngster
is. And dads are not excluded.
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Online:
http://www.rjdhobbiesandraceway.com/
[By
MIKE FAK] |
