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Rapid Raceway schedule for the 2027 season:

2026-08-20T16:55:14Z

**Sept. 12==============NASCAR (Rapid 500).
Sept. 24==============Indy
Oct. 3================NASTRUCK and Can-Am
Oct. 22 ==============Slammer
Oct. 30===============NASTE Halloween race
Nov. 7 ===============962 and LeMans
Nov. 12===============Sportsman
Dec. 5===============Trans-Am and Modified
Dec. 10===============NASCAR
Jan. 9================Can-Am and Sportsman
Jan. 28===============962
**Feb. 6================Enduro with the with the LeMans
Feb. 18===============Can-Am
Mar. 6================Modified and Slammer
Mar. 18===============NASTRUCK
Apr. 3================Trans-Am and NASTRUCK
Apr. 22===============Modified and Sportsman
May 1================Slammer and Trans-Am
May 20===============962
**June 5================Indy (Rapid Grand Prix)

**means a trophy race.

NASTE Website Update

2026-08-19T15:16:26Z

Fellow racers, we are quickly closing in on the green flag to our next racing season. We are currently having issues with the NASTE website Calendar. There have been some changes but I am unable to edit the existing events listed on the Calendar. I am working on a resolution to the problem, but please be patient.

Since I opened the NASTE website subject, I am looking at rebuilding the site. Monte created a fantastic website for us and maintained it for almost 20 years! In the time the website has been in existance it has grown to enormous proportions! There are more than 16,000 posts, and on one Forum topics there have been more than 1,000,000 views (that's right 1 MILLION)! My thought is that the size alone of our website has created some of the problems we have experienced. In rebuilding the NASTE site I am exploring the idea of downsizing it by keeping just the most valuable aspects of the existing sites features. These features would include a Home Page where race results and photos could be posted. A Calendar of events for posting all racing events as we currently do. In my initial research the company I'm talking to does not support the format for creating a "Forum", but they do host "Blogs" (whatever that is exactly). I have a phone meeting with a representative scheduled for Friday morning to discuss more options and what might be available. If any of you have an ideas or thoughts, I would appreciate your input!

And to Monte: Smooth, thank you so much for all you've done to get us to this point! You are The BEST my friend! =======Bill

Open track.

2026-08-18T16:07:26Z

Open track on Thursday ( Aug. 20). Doors open at 1:00pm.

Summer Sizzler Series: race #6 / Season Finale

2026-08-16T04:59:51Z

The 6th and final race of the Summer Sizzler Series was a dogfight to the end. The race was renamed the Columbia River twin 200's for this last race. 2 races, 5-minute heats and two chances to win. Dennis and Craig ventured down from Seattle to partake in this final race, and their participation was greatly appreciated. 5 local racers brought the total to seven, and we were off and running. Soft Tacos, break apart doughnuts and chips were the fare for the day. Each race had its own nuances, but the competition was close all day. Home track advantage ruled the day with Racerbob squeaking out the double win. The racing is getting tighter and tighter for the podium. Thank you all for making this first summer season series a success. This series will return next summer.
Full results on Facebook / Columbia River Slot Car Racers page.

Summer Sizzler Series: Race #6

2026-08-16T04:47:21Z

OSCAR Sports Car Race in Central Oregon on March 5, 2027 at Dust Devil

2026-08-14T20:01:03Z

OSCAR Sports Car race Friday March 6 2027 in central Oregon at Dust Devil Slot Cars Powell Butte, Oregon. If you need directions, please call 541 527 9314.

Friday, March 5 2027 OSCAR Sports Car practice day. Doors open at 2:00 pm. Track closes at 8:00 pm.

Saturday, March 6 2027 OSCAR Sports Car Class race day. Doors open at 8:00 am. Tech inspection at 9:30 am. Racing starts @ 10:00.

Entry fee is $15.00 and includes lunch.

Thank you,
Jim Mitchell
14049 SW Quail Trail
Powell Butte, Oregon
541 527 9314

2026 24 Hours of Tacoma

2026-08-12T23:23:53Z

Hey all,

The Scuderia is entering the Tacoma 24 again (Nov 12-15) and looking for participants. If you're up for a few days of racing on big tracks, you're welcome to join in. Entry is paid for, need interested and able teammates to make things happen. Are you up for it?

Full details (or at least as much as I have) are here - https://132slotcar.us/the-11th-annual-2 … -of-tacoma

Chris

Race Schedule for 2026 - 2027 Racing Season at The Gorge

2026-08-08T01:10:03Z

Race Schedule for 2026 - 2027 Racing Season at The Gorge:

Last Pre-Season Race: Saturday August 15, 2026. CRSCR NASCAR (Standard Super 16 only). Doors at 10am / Racing 11:30.
No cost. Bring a snack to share, refreshments provided. Track will remain open after racing until 4 pm.

#1. September 19th; CRSCR Patriot Trans Am Challenge. Doors at 9am. Tech at 10am, race starts at 10:30. Cost: $15.00. / Includes lunch and refreshments. Race Length: 3 rounds, 3.5 minute heats. 1 round qualifying race, lunch, 2 rounds with race director setting the line up. Awards: Plaques for 1st-4th plus Racer's Choice.

#2. December 12th. Short Track Stockers. Sprint race. Doors at 9am, racing at 10am 2 rounds, no cost. Bring a snack if you want.

#3. February 20th,2027. GT Prototypes. Trophy race. Doors at 9am, tech 10am, racing after tech. Cost 15.00 / includes lunch. 3 round format. Plaques 1st-4th plus racers choice.

#4. March 20th, 2027. Short Track Stockers. Sprint race. Doors at 9am, racing at 10. 2 rounds, no cost. Bring a snack if you want.

#5. May 29th, 2027. CRSCR NASCAR. Trophy race. Doors at 9am, tech 10am, racing after tech. Cost 15.00 / includes lunch. 3 round format. Plaques 1st-4th plus racers choice.

2026-2027 Tentative Schedule

2026-08-07T18:08:54Z

Tentative schedule for Rob’s Redline odd Monday Races 2026-2027 (Schedule Subject to Change)

Date: Class1 / Class 2 / Class 3

September 17th: Womp / 4” Flexi / 1/32 Prod.

October 5th: Womp / 4” Flexi / 1/32 Prod.

October 19th: Womp / 4” Flexi / 1/32 Prod.

November 9th: Womp / 4” Flexi / 1/32 Prod.

November 23rd: Womp / 4” Flexi / 1/32 Prod.

December 7th: Womp / 4” Flexi / 1/32 Prod.

December 21st: Womp / 4” Flexi / 1/32 Prod.

January 11th: 1/32 Prod. / 4.5 Flexi NASCAR (Car) / Midget

January 25th: 1/32 Prod. / 4.5 Flexi NASCAR (Car)/ Midget

February 1st: 1/32 Prod./ 4.5 Flexi NASCAR (Car) / Midget

February 15th: 1/32 Prod./ 4.5 Flexi NASCAR (Car)/ Midget

March 1st: 1/32 Prod/. 4.5 Flexi NASCAR (Truck) / 4” Flexi

March 15th: Womp / 4.5 Flexi NASCAR (Truck)/ 4” Flexi

March 29th: Womp / 4.5 Flexi NASCAR (Truck) / 4” Flexi

April 5th: Midget / 4.5 Flexi NASCAR (Truck)/ 4” Flexi

April 19th: Midget / 4.5 Flexi NASCAR (Truck) / 4” Flexi

May 3rd: Womp / 4.5” Flexi NASCAR (Car) / Midget

May 17th: Womp / 4.5” Flexi NASCAR (Car) / Midget

May 31st: Womp / 4.5” Flexi NASCAR (Car) / Midget

Race Class Count:
4” Flexi – 12
4.5” Flexi-12
Womp – 12
1/32 Production – 12
Midget - 9

Moving the Springwater Track - For Sure & Need Help!

2026-08-05T23:17:03Z

Ken (Gearloose Jr.) has rescheduled the move of the Springwater track to Saturday August 22. This is a hard "get 'er done" date! The plan is to disassemble the track before the 22nd. If you are interested also in helping with the tear down, keep an eye and ear open for that date. We could definitely use some help with this project! The plan is to meet at the church (where the track is located) at 9:00 am. Thank you all!

=======Bill

Race #5 Summer Sizzler Series 8/3/2026

2026-08-03T23:12:50Z

Race #5 at the Gorge Raceway saw 6 racers come with their 4.5" Flexi NASCAR cars to do a little beating and banging around the tight and twisty layout for some Monday fun. The voltage was set for 10.5 volts for one round and 10 volts for round 2. The cars were fast, but more stable and drivable. The race program consisted of 2 rounds with 5 minute heats. Bill Bostic (Bad Billy) put on a clinic and spanked the field with a fast car and great driving. After the smoke cleared(not outside) the final results had some close battles. Soft Tacos and cookies were the fare for the day and a good time was had by all. Thank you to those who came to support out local club racing events.
Final Running Order:
Name Round 1 Round 2 Total Laps
1st. Bad Billy 222 226 448
2nd. NakNak 214 216 430
3rd. Flyin Bryan 204 209 413
4th. Mike Guthrie 201 197 398
5th. Bill Henry 193 181 374
6th. Bazowie 159 166 325

Summer Sizzler Series: Race #5 8/5/2026

2026-08-03T23:11:31Z

Team Bluegroove Body Order August 2, 2026!

2026-07-31T23:16:33Z

I am going to submit another body order to Team Bluegroove. If there are any particular bodies you are looking for let me know ASAP! I will submit the order by Sunday.

==========Bill

2026/2027 race season

2026-07-29T17:22:42Z

After approval from both Howie and Bob it has been decided that there will be 3 races on the calendar for this upcoming race season

first race and this will be an on-going event as my first race each season will be held October 17th and will be the " freedom 500" Indy car race

2nd race will be held January 16th and will be the Columbia River short track stockers

Final race will be held March 27th and will be NWTS lemans

Looking forward to a fun race season and having everyone over to try out the new track.

Summer Sizzler Series: Race #4. July 18th, 2026

2026-07-19T03:56:51Z

A warm sunny morning had 5 hearty racers come and put the GT Prototype cars to the test at The Gorge Raceway. Sweet Saturday was the food theme as doughnuts and cookies were available in every type one could imagine. Practice had drivers prepping cars and parts flying of the shelf. Race time: 2, 5 minute rounds with 3 racers and 2 corner marshals at 11 volts. The racing was fast and furious with passing a premium challenge due to the size of these prototypes. A sweets break after round 1 made sure everybody was sugared up for the final round. Bob N. came home with the win, followed by flyin Bryan and Bill Bostic rounding out the podium Race #5 will be August 3rd, featuring the 4.5 inch Flexi NASCAR Cars. Looking forward to see you all at the next race.

Final Results:
Name / Laps
1. NakNak 319
2. Flyin Bryan 304
3. Bad Billy 298
4. Mike G. 288
5. Bazowie 273