Author: tobyshum

Driver Change

Oliver and Theo love to go on fun drives, so Toby can use a 4-seater aka a 911! Toby and Jonathan met halfway in Durham NC for an overnight get-together / car swap.  Both cars were packed full of goodies. It was Monaco GP weekend so the brothers got to watch the race together, just like old times. After a BBQ lunch, the “new owners” … Continue reading Driver Change

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Electric drift kart

After Oliver’s first karting experience in Illinois, Toby researched option for a faster drive for the boys (and get them another step towards real racing karts.) Perfect timing that the new Radio Flyer electric kart was on sale on Prime Day. Just in time for Theo’s 4th birthday (complete with proper Bell karting gloves – birthday gift from grannies.) The kart has a 24V motor … Continue reading Electric drift kart

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Race Car Halloween

Oliver decided he wanted to be a race car driver for Halloween. He already has a “driving suit” from Grandma and Grandpa last Christmas, so Toby got to work and “built” him a race car. It took Toby one (long) night to build the car and “paint” the livery, and a quick harness was made with their checkered flag guitar straps. A perfect Halloween costume, … Continue reading Race Car Halloween

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