Boneshaker Race Report

The Boneshaker 2011 race weekend was truly a memorable event.  What a privilege it was to have this number of T-jet enthusiasts again travel to Western Pennsylvania to join us for the weekend.

Thirty-seven racers competed representing seven states including New York, New Jersey, Maryland, Texas, California, Ohio and Pennsylvania.  Of note, we were pleased to welcome for the first time Rick Phillis of California, the founder of the Fray in Ferndale.

Once again the opportunity to learn many things about the T-jet slot car and T-jet racing was all there, from direct one-on-one discussions and demonstrations to careful observation of the scene.

Five vendors set-up shop with everything the T-jet racer would need in terms of parts, tools and racing bodies.  Fourteen sponsors provided a fine array of race prizes that was much appreciated by everyone attending.

A special thank you to Mark Frazin, Bridget and Mark’s family for hosting the group at their home and for all the great food and beverages made available for two straight days.  Mark puts in a ton of work for this event for the enjoyment of the T-jet racing community, and we all appreciate it.  Mark – everyone cannot thank you enough for your hospitality.

The race event featured super stock T-jets in a qualifying and finals style format.  A round robin qualifier with two minute heats seeded sprint ladder mains with move-ups.  Chris Jackson – “Action Jackson” – of California sliced through the middle mains with two move-ups.  Then eleven year old Gunnar Watson of our local club took over in the B main making his way to the A main and a third place finish overall.

The A-Main to determine the overall podium finishers was once again a fantastic and competitive race.  Congratulations to RC Lincoln of Bedford, PA for the overall win.   Local club member and host Mark Frazin took the second step on the podium and as previously noted Gunnar Watson took third.

A sincere thank you to everyone who made the Boneshaker 2011 an enjoyable slot car race weekend!

John Bamonte
Pittsburgh, PA