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Yesterday 10:48 pm

For the past few years PASER has not been a very active group, or probably more appropriately, a very active sanctioning body. The rules as listed on the NASTE website were taken directly from old PASER Rule books, or pages there of. For two reasons I took the liberty to edit the rules governing the bodies for the Can Am Class; 1.the original Can Am class had split and gone in different directions leaving the PASER version of the class abandoned. 2. Retro (IRRA) racing chassis have become readily available. With the IRRA style chassis available for purchase, I felt it was reasonable to have the rules reflect the original PASER standard of inline motored chassis classes.

I have recently had some conversations about the upcoming race with various interested racers. Some had questions about racing the old Can Am cars they had raced before. With these conversations in mind, I returned the rules regarding bodies for the Can Am Class to the original verbiage:

Body Group: Only Can Am cars that actually raced in the Can Am series, using Lexan Bodies to Scale with a minimum thickness of .010”.

However, I added this to cover races after the February 21st race: (After the Can Am race on April 25, 2026 the minimum body thickness of .030” will be observed requiring the use of Team Bluegroove bodies).

My hope is this will allow racers to participate with any Can Am cars they may have built for PASER in the past, without the need to purchase a new body before April 25th. After the April 25th race the body rule for .030" Team Bluegroove bodies will go into effect. I think the Team Bluegroove bodies will better support PASER's Hardbody Racing theme than the traditional thin Lexan bodies. I apologize for any confusion or difficulties this may have created. =======Bill

January 31, 2026 10:02 pm

Wednesday February 4th I will be dropping off at Howie's Rapid Raceway, all the remaining Team Bluegroove bodies I have in stock that are suitable for the Can Am and Le Mans classes. Please make arrangements with Howie if you're interested in checking out what is left. This will place all the available bodies in one location. If you are unable to find something that suits your needs we may need to discuss putting together a group order.

January 31, 2026 10:01 pm

Wednesday February 4th I will be dropping off at Howie's Rapid Raceway, all the remaining Team Bluegroove bodies I have in stock that are suitable for the Can Am and Le Mans classes. Please make arrangements with Howie if you're interested in checking out what is left. This will place all the available bodies in one location. If you are unable to find something that suits your needs we may need to discuss putting together a group order.

January 28, 2026 6:33 pm

Bill Bostic - put me down Bob.

January 15, 2026 10:03 am

Just for grins I Googled "2 NASTE chassis". here's what I got:

"2 NASTE chassis" refers to a specific type of brass chassis used in 1/24 scale slot car racing, known for being a pre-built, easier-to-assemble alternative to scratch-built chassis, often used in classes that want to level the playing field. It's a common term within slot car enthusiast groups, often discussed with other brands like Scaleauto or Scholler, and sometimes requires minor adjustments like thread chasing for optimal performance.

Key Characteristics:

Material: Made from brass for strength and handling.

Type: A screw-together design, making assembly simpler than traditional scratch-built chassis.

Purpose: Used in slot car racing to provide a standardized platform for different builds, especially for racers with less building experience.

Variations: Can be used for various body styles, like Nastrucks, with models designed for different container sizes (e.g., 20' or 40') or configurations.

Where You'll Find It:

Slot Car Forums: Discussions on Facebook groups (like Nastruck group) and dedicated forums for slot car enthusiasts.

Manufacturers: Associated with specific brands or local producers in the slot car hobby.

In short, if you see "2 NASTE chassis," think easy-to-build, brass, 1/24 scale slot car racing frames.

January 9, 2026 3:30 pm

Thanks Steven! You are going to be a busy boy!

January 8, 2026 3:31 pm

This small box was an Ebay purchase I had made a number of years ago. It was pretty badly damaged in shipping, but I repaired it to the point of it being useable. I did not do much in the way of the cosmetics, I just cleared coated it leaving the "battle" scars. Being so small and with how the shelves and drawers were arranged inside it was not much use as a 1/24 racing box until
.....Steven and his neighbor came up with this really cool idea for an attachment for race boxes that would house your controller. Well, I had to have one and Steven was nice enough to hook me up (thanks again Steven!)! I attached the controller trunk to the backside of this little box. It fit perfectly! It is hinged on one end and has a magnetic latch on the opposite end. It works perfectly for this box!

January 8, 2026 3:14 pm

This box was one Gary "Goose" Gossett had used to carry his race stuff. I will be using it as my new race box. It is a little bit bigger than the Hoffman 1200 I was using, but overall weight isn't much more. Goose had a few stickers on it, I added a bunch!

January 8, 2026 3:09 pm

I don't remember exactly where I picked this box up. The lid had a silver plate (probably from a race event somewhere) that just happened to say Checkered Flag Raceway. It also had an original Hoffman sticker still in place, and some other damaged stickers. I replaced the damaged Redline Racing Lubricants with a reproduction one and added a vintage "Hobby World" sticker as a tribute to my buddy Dave Smith. The front fold down door retains its original hand lettered "Slot Cars Unlimited", and I added a Rat Fink repro sticker and an MRRC repro sticker, both purchased off Ebay.

January 8, 2026 2:59 pm

While I had the clear and the brush out, and I was in the mood, I decided to get some clear on some other boxes.

This box has an old Northwest Model Car Racing Association sticker on it. In my opinion a real prize indicating this is a true vintage slot car race box!

This box only had two stickers on the lid, the Northwest Model Car Racing Racing Association and another that was pretty much scratched off. I placed a new sticker over the damaged one, and added a couple more repopped vintage stickers. You can get
reproductions of most any of the old vintage slot car or automotive racing stickers on ebay!

January 8, 2026 2:44 pm

I finished applying the clear coat to my latest Ebay box.

It doesn't look any different but, it is sealed now so the exterior won't regrade further.

January 4, 2026 5:13 pm

I managed to get a few photos during the race.

Pre-race everyone was preparing their cars.

Terry and Bill working the turns.

Mike ran a great race finishing third.

Rapid Raceway is a fast and challenging course!

The race monitor is positioned well for all the racers to keep track of the race info.

Drivers and turn marshals were focussed during this event!

December 28, 2025 10:14 pm

I just received this message from Jim Mitchell today.

"Hello Slot Racers,

I am happy to announce that Dust Devil Slot Cars is now open, up and running as of 10:00 A.M. Dec. 26, 2025.

The track is an eight-lane circuit, around 155 feet long. There is a "Parts Department" for sales, service, and repairs. Power outlets are located at all driver pit tables and there is plenty of seating / parking, slot car displays, and memorabilia.

We will be running: CAN/AM, Le Mans, and Sports Cars classes, all in hard body and Lexan body. The Trans-AM challenge class will be Lexan only.

Dust off some of those old slot cars which have not been used in years, and come have fun with them again!!!

We are located in Powell Butte, (in Central Oregon, 97753)

Thanks for your interest,
Jim."

I was lucky enough to get a look at Jim's new shop and the track before it was completely set up. This is a top notch racing facility! I am looking forward to getting in some laps here!

December 28, 2025 10:08 pm

Awesome Cobra GT Jim! Great job on the paint Nicki!

December 22, 2025 12:15 pm

I can't argue with you on the FCR based cars. However, I tried the H&R chassis (both the early versions and the later versions) and they are junk! With that said, in Roseburg they race a couple of different classes using modified H&R chassis. They add thick brass side pans bolted to the sides of the chassis. They also race an Indy Car class cutting the chassis to fit model car Indy Car bodies. They seem to like them.

December 20, 2025 9:39 am

From time to time I get questions about Inslot's Checkered Flag. Here are some of the more common questions and answers:

Q). What is the total lap length?

A). 81.833 feet (on centerline)
Red lane = 81' 11 3/4"
White lane = 81' 10 1/4"
Blue lane = 81' 9 1/4"
Yellow lane = 81' 9"

Q). How long is the longest straight?

A). 17 feet.

Q). What is the track voltage?

A). 13.4 volts = RV Power Converter Charger.

December 13, 2025 9:48 pm

Thanks Bob for making this race happen! It was a lot of fun with super close racing! Your track is perfect for Womp racing!

December 12, 2025 4:13 pm

I still have a few Le Mans and Can Am legal bodies on hand.

December 12, 2025 4:11 pm

I have 2 new kits available! $65 each.

December 12, 2025 4:09 pm

Most of the bodies have been sold. A very select few left in 1/24 and some Womp suitable bodies.

December 2, 2025 3:36 pm

I'd like to have one! Will it fit on the side of a box?

December 2, 2025 12:48 pm

That sounds like a good plan Steven! They are definitely worth the work!

December 1, 2025 10:45 am

I think the box is looking pretty good after applying the Mod Podge. The directions on the bottle say "4 weeks curing time". Since I applied so much Mod Podge to the entire box, I am going to give it the entire recommended cure time before I apply the final clear coats. I will post updated photos after the clear finish has been applied.