This is Rico Locati the other driver for the SCX Proxy.

Pictured on the left is the infamous Monte Saager, or to us local racers The Big Smooth. Personally I like just plain Smooth. On the right is my long time friend  Gary Gossett. Gary and I have raced slot cars together for 30 years. I met Gary through slot car collecting, and he introduced me to the PASER Club in the Portland area.

These are some of the die hard NASTE Racers that were able to make it out, Terry Abbott, Greg Petrolati, Dorothy (AKA Hammer) Abbott, and Tracy Flood.

A photo of one of the Proxy cars headed for the upper section of the track.

This is my newly (somewhat) finished track. I have worked on this track on and off for two years to get it to this point. Now the fun can start!

Here is the field for the SCX Proxy Race.

Thanks Rico and I guess I understand about wanting certain drivers for a proxy race, but I didn't realize until we got there that it was a Proxy race. I didn't get an email (not on a list I guess), but Terry showed me the one he got from Bill and it said to come and enjoy food and bring your cars for racing on the new track. It didn't say anything about a proxy race being held at his track. lol I just wrongly assumed we'd be playing at racing our cars around for the night and getting worse with each drink we had since I was bringing Kaluha again! ;>}

Anyway, it was great company, delicious food and a beautiful sky show so thanks again Bill and Diane! Maybe you could order up a bit more sunshine next time though Bill! ;-)

Rico

And HEY, your treats were most excellent and greatly enjoyed again!!!! (I think I'm startin' to like the Kahlua better than the chocolate!).

Stayed turned for another open house!!!!    ---------------------Bill

The track looked great and I was sure looking forward to doing some racing on it last night! Sure wish I could have, but apparently it wasn't meant to be this time. It was great getting to chat with you and Diane too, but still wasn't very enjoyable watching those two track hogs have all the fun of racing the cars though! ;>}

Wasn't as enthusiastic about taking pictures like for the NASTE races, but I did get a few. Also one video so you can see your track in action!

Proxy Race 5/27/12
http://s737.photobucket.com/albums/xx14 … ?start=all

http://youtu.be/ETAhwR9-jSg

Rico

Mostly what I saw during that period was from this perspective:

But the good news is all 3 lanes are functional. Today I will try to finish up the jumper wiring, and the lap counter wiring.

---------------------Bill