We have to bow out. Hopefully in a somewhat graceful manner

[manxusco]

This hobby is too expensive for me. Fiscally unsustainable would be a good line.
Fixed income and any hobby that has "collectible", "antique" or, "racing" in the description
is not a good fit. Speed does indeed cost money, even in miniature.
We've accumulated a good collection of 1/32 cars at some attractive prices but only 3 or 4
of the cars are eligible for the classes we've seen thus far and those need tires, guides, etc.
I appreciate all of the input and the loaner cars (Mark, Tom, etc.) It's just time to get real.
Did manage to snag some good cars - mainly slot.it and fly. Got way too carried away though.
In view of my handicaps (both physical and financial) it's just easier for my wife and I to run
on our modest home track.
You're all great guys and I became passionate about the hobby quickly. Just wish I'd done more
of it when I was younger.
We might just keep an eye on what you're running and show up occasionally.

Don't let your controllers and motors get cold

[Tom Dolan]

Sorry to hear this, Bob. We hope you can show up once in a while to race with us. I agree that this hobby, and any hobby for that matter, can be expensive, especially on a fixed income. Good luck to you and your wife and have fun.

Tom

[dkmura]

Bob- hope you don't completely give up on us. As another participant who doesn't have many cars, and lacks a "home track" to even run them on, I feel ya. Still, it's fun to race, even if we only see you once in awhile.

[jerryoleson]

You can always just show up and borrow a car, I almost always have multiples with me. Do not be a stranger you are always, and always were, welcome. Jerry