Topic: Cape Horn Speedway
Yesterday I had the opportunity to meet Rick Branum, and some of the racers that frequent Cape Horn Speedway. Monte, Terry, and I ventured up the Columbia River to Washougal To check out the track and racing action. From my house in Fairview it's only about a 30 minute trip, max. Rick has an excellent race program and the Cape Horn racers are a great bunch of guys! I had a chance to run a few laps, and although I wasn't very fast the Cape Horn guys get around the tight track very quickly! Cape Horn is a 1/24 scale 6 lane track with approximately a 60 to 65 foot lap length. The lanes are spaced at 4 1/2". The lap counting timing is handled by a SRT system using a dead stip trigger. Cape Horn car classes are based on "flexi" type chassis using lexan bodies. The track is in Rick's basement and Rick has very nice spacious pit areas set up. Cape Horn is an excellent place to race and have a great time! I'd like to thank Rick and all the guys for their hospitallity! I'm looking forward to my next trip to Cape Horn and get in some racing! Also on my next trip to Cape Horn I'll take along some of the cars NASTE uses for IROC races. Rick will be hosting a NASTE race for the 2009 season. Thanks Rick! ---------------------------Bill
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