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Great Chicago Event
After a busy summer season, our first indoor racing event did not disappoint. Thanks to our friends at Regal Meetings & Events and Allstate for having us!
What Is Micro Reality Racing? An Introduction to a Unique Interactive Experience
WHAT IS MICRO REALITY RACING? Race these 2’L radio-controlled cars on a giant 28’L banked oval speedway. These are NOT slot cars. Each participant races using a full size steering wheel and shift column. Results are fed into an electronic scoreboard and the RACE IS ON! Just like real racing, you get the spectacular crashes, the high-speed spin-outs and the bumping and rubbing of real stock car racing. WHERE CAN WE DO THE RACING? INDOORS: a 20′ x 30′ space is required. The system can be easily carted into most facilities but we cannot navigate stairs. OUTDOORS: a 36’ x 36’ space is required for our inflatable tent. We can set-up on grass or pavement but the ground has to be reasonably flat and level. The tent is inflatable so there is no risk of damage to your grounds. We also require adjacent space for a 7’ x 14’ trailer. This is where the magic of car repair, battery charging, etc. happens. WHY DOES THE RACING WORK? Guests: The checkered flag-racing tent alone intrigues Company event guests. While watching is nearly as much fun as driving, …
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La Grange Summerfest Adds Prime Time Racing
“New this year is Prime Time Racing, which is micro reality stockcar racing. ‘You can drive a stockcar, which is two feet in length,’ explained Nancy Cummings, Executive Director of La Grange Business Association which presents the festival with the Park District of La Grange. ‘The cars speed around an oval, banked track. The participants are standing off to the side. They’re steering a real steering wheel and some car controls.’ ‘We have a Festival Marketplace which will include many local businesses from La Grange participating where people can learn more about their businesses,’ said Jenny Bechtold, Executive Director of the Park District of La Grange. The Festival Marketplace will be open from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. each evening.” [ READ MORE ]