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Hey guys, I am sure most of you have seen this. NSR is doing a holiday sale through most distributors and almost all of them have an assortment of cars available for 49.99.
This is a fantastic price for these cars, they are regularly priced at almost 90 dollars.
I bought one from Cloverleaf, but electric dreams, slot car corner, LEB hobbies and possibly others all have these deals going on.
Zack
The drive is one thing we will never be able to fix. Just have to figure out how to make the racing worth the hard yards!
Zack
Fantastic move. I will do my best to make the next one!
Zack
I have been thinking about this a lot lately as I have been back racing some. Though not at the Thursday races just yet. The 6pm start is just a hair earlier than I can usually make happen, though I intend to start trying harder.
My push back against this as a viable way of increasing attendance is this. Would we ever turn anyone away right now that would like to come race because they don't have cars or a controller?
My experience, and certainly my practice has been to loan any interested person a good car or controller at any time. Al let me borrow a controller for more than one of my first few races there as well.
I guess I just don't see how this is going to change the attendance level if that's the case. Seems to me that getting people to turn up in the first place is the hard part, after that getting a car and controller in their hand is easy.
I have seen many people show up for a few race days since I have been part of the club, but for some reason we don't have a high retention rate. Upon typing this, i realize that may be because of the number of cars you need to complete just a few nights of racing. That IS something that could potentially be curbed by the IROC thing, though if they want to stay with us my guess is they will be buying anyway.........
Just my .02, I think this subject is worth some thought as a club for both 1/32 and 1/24 racing. We are gonna need some newer racers at some point to keep alive.
Zack
Thanks for the loaner Howie, I will try to have my own stuff put together in hopes of making the next race.
Zack
It was my pleasure to be able to do it.
I have the Gearloose recording as well. I have to figure out what I want to do for a format, but I do plan to get it out at some point!
Zack
Hey guys, Bill had sent me this recording about a year ago now. I spent a good amount of time trying to figure out what to do with it, nothing really struck me so and I wanted it to be out there. So I just overlayed the audio on a bunch of club and chassis photos of Bob's work.
It is well worth the listen, I found the story of the early days of forming the club pretty interesting.
Enjoy
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VzQsMzyZHZw&t=79s
Zack
I am assuming "Big Nascar" means our usual Large wheel late model cars?
Zack
Sold.
Thanks guys.
Zack
Hey guys, i figured with some new guys coming and the nee season approaching it would be a good time to post a couple cars I am not using.
1st up is a true scale can-am car. Jersey John built chassis, inline motor, betta and classic 917/30 body.
Very fast car, could use a new body at some point. The Dennis Sampson ball bearing front wheels are 30 dollars alone. Setup to run between a .910 and .920 tire.
For some reason my photo hosting site is on the fritz. I can email photos upon request.
$100 RTR
Second up is a Hanna built small tire nascar. I have done some small modifications to the chassis. Runs well. Comes with a fusion body, not pretty but it will get you started.
RTR w/new china s16d $100
RTR with used but rebuilt american arm motor $145
Email is wanabgts@gmail.com
Or text me at 503-750-2099
Zack
Fly or slot.it are preferred since they are compact and stack well.
Thanks
Looking for a good number of them. If you have some you dont want lmk!
Zack
BUT YOU DID FINISH!
Zack
Can you tell us what was updated?
Zack
Thanks for having us Bill.
Congrats to the podium finishers in Can Am, looks like Al is figuring this thing out!
Zack
Just put a motor in it Bill. Thanks for the coverage!
Zack
Glad you picked up the box Bill! Even though the flowers aren't my style it "dates" the box very well with the plaques which is cool.
Amazing to think that at one time there was enough people slot racing to keep that many tracks going! People need to get back to "real" hobbies.
Zack
Here is some work he posted today. McLaren M7a. I really like the style of using a mostly the model kit as the structure and then just adding the basic chassis underneath it.
Zack
I am sure you have seen Niemas around at this point. He builds some of the best 1/24 scale slot cars I have seen. Usually using pricey fiber glass body kits.
Many of his completed cars sell for 1500 dollars or more. This one though is is a "full detail" car he did ta while back. He did a fantastic job getting the drivetrain in this car without killing the scale realism of the car.
Just thought some of you would find it cool!
Zack
I had a good time as well. Thanks again Howie for letting us race. God help us all if your car wasn’t that good and you still kicked our tails. I was reasonably happy with my car for a rushed effort. It should be better next time.
Rico
After that first run in white I was pretty sure Marty or Beau had my number!
The car started coming in well toward the end, but she was a little spicy in the beginning.
Zack
It was a fun race. I enjoy these cars for this type of race.
My car wasn't particularly good, but I was able to get it better as the day went on.
For those who were asking about my motor and gearing. The motor is better than some others, however I did end up running 8/27 gearing which I think is quite a bit higher than many were running.
This is due to the fact that we are running 9.5v, so to achieve similar wheel rpm you have to gear considerably lower to reach this speed. Something to try for next year!
Zack
I am happy to be back hanging out with friends, even though my performances the last couple weeks have left something to be desired!
Zack
I got one to run, I know mitch and rico do as well.
Zack
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