I think this situation is very common.
The only way I found a club in my area was by leaving messages all over the internet. Eventually, one that I left on Pendle's old message board was answered. The chap apologized for being a few months late - not realizing that he was actually responding a YEAR and some months after my original posting! I, of course, was delighted to have the invitation at any time, not having really expected a response at all. This club has been operational for around ten years or more but had never gone out of its way to advertise its presence anywhere and it does not have a web site.
So, please don't hesitate to post your interest on suitable message boards - the chances are that you will get a response eventually. Chatting in forums, can often lead to new contacts and become the start of new clubs. if you can't find an existing club, maybe you can attract enough interest to actually start one. The trick is to keep talking and posting until you 'meet' someone with a similar interest.
There is no doubt in my mind whatsoever that the inernet is driving slot car racing and has been for a few years now. It's the best thing that ever happened to our hobby!
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The only way I found a club in my area was by leaving messages all over the internet. Eventually, one that I left on Pendle's old message board was answered. The chap apologized for being a few months late - not realizing that he was actually responding a YEAR and some months after my original posting! I, of course, was delighted to have the invitation at any time, not having really expected a response at all. This club has been operational for around ten years or more but had never gone out of its way to advertise its presence anywhere and it does not have a web site.
So, please don't hesitate to post your interest on suitable message boards - the chances are that you will get a response eventually. Chatting in forums, can often lead to new contacts and become the start of new clubs. if you can't find an existing club, maybe you can attract enough interest to actually start one. The trick is to keep talking and posting until you 'meet' someone with a similar interest.
There is no doubt in my mind whatsoever that the inernet is driving slot car racing and has been for a few years now. It's the best thing that ever happened to our hobby!
