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The head writer is a displaced Texan, now living in Northern California, married to a beautiful woman from the former Russian state of Kyrgyzstan.
His twin daughters, their spouses and six (6) grandchildren are now divided: one (1) daughter, son-in-law, and four (4) grandchildren are living in El Paso, TX (as is the writer's Mother); one (1) daughter, son-in-law, and two (2) grandchildren live a three hour drive south in the San Juaquin Valley.
He has a long history of speaking out of turn and voicing truths and opinions that no one else really wants to know about. This propensity has often landed him in the proverbial hot water, cost him friends, and even a job or two.
He would have it no other way.
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Tag Archives: Russ Toy
driving by wire ..NorCal Retro @ Fast Track Hobbies – 7/19/2015
When we gather to race at Fast Track Hobbies in Rocklin Ca., we often have our largest turnouts of the year. This month, we didn’t set any records but we had 11-12 racers per class this time around. Our traveling … Continue reading
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Tagged Bob Chaney, California, Cathy Wilbur, Dick Seely, Dwight Adamson, Fast Track Hobbies, Gary Hooks, Greg Bishoff, Jim Fowler, John Wilbur, Justin Colvin, Kingleman, NorCal Retro, Purple Angel, Randy Keil, Retro CanAm, Retro F1, Retro ProCoupe, Richard Matthews, Rocklin, Russ Toy
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driving by wire ..NorCal Retro @ Rohnert Park – 5/17/2015
Our race meet for this month turned out to one of our more successful races here in some time. We had an even dozen racers for each of the three classes that we raced, and dramatic finishes and last heat … Continue reading
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Tagged Bob Chaney, California, Earl McCutcheon, Frank Sarkela, Gary Hooks, Herman James, Jeff Garrison, Jim Fowler, Justin Colvin, Mark Manion, Michael Colvin, NorCal Retro, photobomb, Randy Keil, Retro CanAm, Retro F1, Retro Stock, Richard Clark, Richard Matthews, Rohnert Park, Russ Toy, SCR, Slot Car Raceway, Ted Essy
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driving by wire ..NorCal Retro @ Fast Track Hobbies – 3/22/2015
Retro race #3 at Fast Track Hobbies by Russ Toy Our latest retro competition was held at Fast Track Hobbies in Rocklin, CA, just north of Sacramento. Most of the racers were the local guys and a few out-of-towners; missing … Continue reading
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Tagged Blue King, Bob Chaney, California, Cliff Gaither, Dick Seely, Eddie's Slot Car World, Fast Track Hobbies, Greg Bishoff, Greg Ruzich, Herman James, Justin Colvin, Kevin Webster, Motherlode, MTT, Murphy, NorCal Retro, Purple Angel, Randy Keil, Retro CanAm, Retro F1, Retro Stock, Richard Matthews, Rob Watkins, Rocklin, Russ Toy, Sacramento, Vallejo
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driving by wire ..NorCal Retro @ Motown – 2/22/2015
Retro race #2 at MoTown Raceway by Russ Toy Another month and another retro race, this time at MoTown Raceway in sunny downtown Modesto (even though we had an early morning shower). Ted and I walked in the door and … Continue reading
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Tagged Bob Chaney, California, Chris Dray, Dave Cummerow, Dick Seely, Eldean, Fast Track Hobbies, Herman James, Hillclimb, Jim Fowler, John Moehrle, John Wilbur, Kathy Wilbur, Keven Webster, Modesto, Motown Raceway, MTT, NorCal Retro, Purple Angel, Randy Keil, Retro CanAm, Retro F1, Retro ProCoupe, Richard Matthews, Rocklin, Rocky Rommel, Russ Toy, Ted Essy, The Corkscrew, Truckee
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