Still Painting Coconuts - David Beattie (Slot Mods Raceways)

Tonight’s guest founded the Slot Mods brand in 2007 and serves in the dual role of designer and lead artist for each commissioned project. Every Slot Mods track bears David Beattie’s signature passion, artistry, and meticulous attention to detail.

David grew up in a suburb of Detroit with ten siblings, one who worked for McLaren Racing’s Can Am team. His love of auto racing began when Peter Revson’s Can Am car appeared on a car hauler in the family’s driveway. He is a fan of all things motorsports, including Formula 1, NASCAR, and sports car racing and he’s here tonight to chat with us about how he turned his passion Slot Car Racing into a second career. 

David’s creations have been featured in publications across the globe including Car and Driver, Sports Illustrated, and CNBC, and he has made appearances on Jay Leno's Garage, The Today Show, Discovery Channel, the BBC, Galileo, and multiple enthusiasts' podcasts, including this one! 

Inspired by legendary circuits from around the world, Slot Mods creates wooden 1:32 scale MegaTracks. Every inch of these raceways, from the corkscrews to the chicanes, from the paddocks to the pits, right down to the mounting bolts on the aluminum guardrails, is handmade with incredible precision and built to withstand years of intense racing action.

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00:00:00 Meet David Beattie: Founder of Slot Mods

00:00:45 David's Early Life and Motorsports Passion

00:00:57 The Influence of McLaren and Family

00:01:26 From Childhood to Slot Car Enthusiast

00:04:47 Reconnecting with Slot Car Racing

00:06:15 The Birth of Slot Mods

00:09:30 Building the First Custom Tracks

00:13:43 Expanding the Business and Early Success

00:16:01 Meeting Celebrities and Gaining Recognition

00:22:16 Designing and Building Custom Tracks

00:27:28 Collaborations with Pro Drivers

00:29:12 Zak Brown and Bobby Rahal Stories

00:32:11 Building Tracks for Racing Legends

00:37:20 DIY Slot Car Track Tips

00:43:35 Choosing the Right Slot Car Scale

00:52:31 Custom Slot Cars and 3D Printing

00:57:55 Future Projects and Personal Passions

01:02:28 Final Thoughts and Shoutouts

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