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• HO Slot Car Racing. "Chemistry." Jan. 9, 2009. (March 1, 2009)
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• Lionel. "Lionel History: The 1910's." (March 3, 2009)
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• New Slot Car Modellers. "Slot Car Maintenance." (March 6, 2009)
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