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I know I've been non-existent lately on Thurs nights... I need to change that but seems like I never have the time to do so. I have always enjoyed those events, in a somewhat masochistic manner, so yeah- I'm in.
As we get closer, we can go fish up north again and see if there are people looking for a team to join. We can also keep pushing it around here to see who we might be able to con into it...
Regardless, I (or more appropriately, WE) will be entering.
You know I am in Stan. I will happily sponsor the Oregon Donors' entry.
...now to figure out what they've come off of.
I would hazard a guess of "slot cars".
You're welcome.
Tip your waitress.
ckouba wrote:A slot car that Bill the Pusher doesn't have?? What?!??!!!
Well, to be totally accurate.......HAD, but sold.....I believe Monte probably got it.
Ok, that's better. All has been righted in the world.
A slot car that Bill the Pusher doesn't have?? What?!??!!!
Word is out, there WILL be a derby this year. I think I have had enough of a break to commit to running it again, and I know the Fabulous Burns Family will be charging down the hill this year.
Question is: Does any one else want to come out and play?
There are spec karts available for entering as well as potentially a new, non-streamliner build for the event. It all depends on interest and ability.
We also need volunteers for the teams we enter, and while I have taken a liberty here for the purpose of registration, neither entry has a confirmed individual.
The date is August 20, the place is Mt Tabor.
Also, you'll be happy to know that we have again been the impetus behind further rule manufacturing. One of the new rules they cooked up in the off-season was a team can only have 2 entries, solidifying the Scuderia's place in derby history of the only team to ever sweep the complete podium.
Never to be seen again:
An accomplishment and record which can and will never be broken!!!
Until they change the rules again.
If you're interested, let me know.
Chris
BEST TEAM EVER!!!!
...Everybody has really stepped up their game...
Brings to mind one of my favorite quotes:
"We've upped our game, now UP YOURS!!"
I think this body is beyond repair!
He was talking about the slot car, Bill!
As far as the Mclaren '93/'94 is the split. If the car came out before '94 but was raced for several years like most privateer cars were then it would be legal for LMP as the rules are written. The F40 is an example of that. It appeared in '92 I believe but was competative for several years making it legal for both GFX & LMP. The Marcos, Dodge Viper, the Porsche 962, and a few others all fall into this category. There are also a few that crossover from PGE to GFX, the GT40 being an example. '68/'69 being the break here.
To pile on to Mitch's post... The reason we broke out the GT class into the divisions was to see era-compatible cars running together. If they ran in both periods then they are allowed to run in both divisions. They don't necessarily have to have run against each other in period, just that they played in approximately the same sandbox is good enough.
The true intent is to not have McLarens running against Audi R8's.
Bringing this topic up from the dead.... I haven't made catching up on this a priority.
Matt- still interested in the #6? I will pass it along if you are.
I wish I could've made it but it was a Sat work night for me, and I am back at the cube for the rest of my week. Looking forward to another opportunity though... Looked like it'd be a fun place to hang out...
...I mean race.
No objection on my end.
Up next was the always fast and close battles. hand down the number uno class people want to run... let hear it for Le Mans. these was the class to watch as the top three battle neck and neck for 9 min straight there was no quarter given as the drivers battle to pull out a lead on the other cars . once again it was who ever made the least mistakes was going to take the win tonight.... drum roll please......... and the winner to night was Doc taking the win by two laps. with Al taking 2nd and Mitch just two tenth back. on the same lap.
HEY!!!! Keep that up and you might lose your nickname! Congrats!
If payment timeline isn't a concern, I could be inclined to claim the big Mac.
Classic Sportscar 1
GFX
Cam Am
Le Mans
Vote early, vote often!!
That Bill guy sure is a tough friend to have...
Doc mentioned the above proposed rule change to the PGE Class here at ICFR on Monday. I'd like to give Chris Kouba the chance to weigh in on this since he is the Sponsor of this class.
Chris?
Sorry gents, I've been offline a bit.
If the Can Am cars are the concern, I'd rather include a restriction that Can Am eligible cars can only run in the Can Am class. I would like to keep the open top option available for the class. This would keep the Matra and Audi R8's as potential runners in their respective divisions.
Would that satisfy the intent, or does that mean that everyone will now be switching to the Matra?
Thoughts?
I'm still searching for how to quantify my results for the year. It has a full spectrum of opportunity from good to bad and ugly...
Good: Top ten!!
Bad: Last...
Ugly: Tied with Bostic!
I will definitely need to try harder in the coming season. Tip of the hat to Al though, and yes, the cars and drivers have all gotten quite a bit faster since my last visit to Rippin Ridin Raceway.
Yeah, if it's my long weekends I'd be in but I know the universe doesn't revolve around me.
At least I'll probably get a top 10 finish!
Nothing to be sorry about, just making sure if the question gets asked of "what are the actual rules?", I wanted to have them referenced and accessible.
By rules, I assume you mean Class 6 listed here:
http://www.naste.org/racerules.cfm
Presently quantified as:
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Class 6 - Over 50
Cars eligible for the Over 50 Class will be cars with a mass produced chassis that was available in a kit or RTR (ready to run i.e. Cox, Strombecker, Revell, etc.). That also includes the chassis only kits, such as those manufactured by Dynamic.
No modifications will be allowed to the chassis (as in the addition of weight pans or handling pans).
Legal motors will be the 36D cans, as well as the motors that were used before the 36Ds became the standard (i.e. Kemtron, Pitman, Atlas, Tyco, etc.). I know what you're thinking; there is a lot of disparity between those listed motors and chassis types. True. So what I see is a possibility of a number of divisions within the class as this class of racing progresses. The cars will be raced all together, but finish positions will be scored according to division. The cars motor type, chassis type, and body type (either clear plastic type or injection molded model type) will be factors determining divisions within the class. I will be recording and keeping track of each cars lap times as well as number of laps completed during the races. At some point we may have enough data to combine some of the class divisions based on similar performance.
MINIMUM rear tire diameter shall be 1 1/8 inch!
Class Sponsor: Bill Bostic
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The cut/paste above will not update if changes are made. Check the link for the most current rules.
CK
It looks like one of those squirrels got into a transformer................ again!
...and again and again.... Different colored ones too!
Can't have any fireworks...
I can neither confirm nor deny where this footage may or may not have been shot, but I do remember that I had a wonderful 4th!
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