MATTOON — When Randy Wishard was a child in the 1960s, he often cleaned tracks at a slot car shop along 21st St. so that he could earn money to purchase his own racing cars. Now, Wishard ...

There are cars for sale, including the brands Carrera, Policar, ScaleXtric, Slot-It, and NSR, along with parts and accessories. The store stocks supplies for three scales, and drag racing.

When racers needed a break at Dad’s Slot Cars in Des Plaines, they headed to the old-fashioned ice cream parlor in the back. Joe Lewnard/[email protected] 0 Article Comments ...