Check It Out

As other Auto related sites go into a hibernation like silence, I seem to find more to write about than usual. Being near the Christmas Holiday this next little blip was deemed appropriate for all audiences and might be fun for the inner child in all of us.

You've all see him at various events and Car Shows. He's animated and expressive, exuberant with a touch too much time on his hands. He's "Smitty" aka Mike Smith and he plays with Hot Wheels, which in itself may be funny as a grown man playing with kids toys. The big news is, he is not alone. There is in the State of Maine, a Hot Wheels Racing League, which is very serious in its format of weigh ins and tech and who knows what else.

This is not just a "I'm bored and need something to do", thing. This is a phenomenon that transcends borders and State Lines. It is a part of the hobby that is taking its fan base worldwide.

You can Check it out on Tuesday's at Grid Irons in Lewiston. They meet every other for racing so contact Big Mike Houghton or Smitty. You can find all the details and more info on the Road Scholars site at http://roadsholars.webs.com then go to the News & Commentary page. Check it out and play with your inner child or just get out and enjoy.