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David Beattie is the Founder of Slot Mods Raceways. He and his team are dedicated to creating the finest, handcrafted, slot car raceways and dioramas in the world. From vintage to modern day circuits, for any type of vehicle from racing cars to tractor trailers to snowmobiles and more. Their bespoke, hand-crafted, 1:32 scale cars are fully functional wooden slot track raceways. Their work is enjoyed around the world in private homes, ultimate garages, museums, commercial trade shows and showrooms.
SHOW SPONSORS
Christopher Kimball Financial Services
SUCCESS QUOTE
“If it’s to be it’s up to me.”
CAREER CHALLENGE
Losing a a great job when the economy crashed while his wife was in school and they had a young child at home.
AH-HA MOMENTS
When a person saw the track David had built for himself in his basement and asked, “Can you build one for me?”
FIRST SPECIAL AUTOMOBILE
A 1966 Corvair convertible
BEST AUTOMOTIVE ADVICE
Quality over looks. Maintenance, maintenance, maintenance.
GREAT RESOURCES
FAVORITE BOOK
Slot Car Bible by Robert Schleicher
PARTING WORDS OF ADVICE
Anything is possible and it all starts with you.
HOW TO LEARN MORE ABOUT DAVID
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