Racing at Tom’s begins with the practice session on Friday evening before Saturday’s race. Racers attendance for practice was light, which gave everyone plenty of on track time. Tom has plenty of pit space available for racers, as well as tools for them to use if needed. In addition to all that he has an excellent inventory of parts for sale including tires and motors. Practice is available pretty much until the last racer has had enough, which as our field of racers has aged significantly over the years, has lowered the lights out time to something well before midnight!

Saturday morning and many of the racers met at Elmer’s Restaurant for breakfast before heading over to the track. The track officially opened at 9:00 am. When the full stomach crowd showed up there were already racers on the track getting in some last-minute practice. At 9:30 am technical inspection opened up. Most of the racers passed tech without any issues. Some didn’t, we struggled a bit but finally got through. Before the racing started, Tom conducted a quick driver’s meeting. For this race we would have a total of 12 racers representing Roseburg, Eugene, Troutdale, Clackamas, Beaverton, and Vancouver Washington as well as Bend. Because the field was less than 16, the field would not be divided into “A” and “B” fields of racers. All the racers would rotate through “Round Robin” style. To set the starting lineup and lane choice, Qualifying was modified to a “distance over time measurement” instead of the normal “fastest lap” to set the order. The reasoning behind this Qualifying format is to prevent any racer from becoming top qualifier with just one lucky lap. 

The race format was set for four rounds of racing, with each round consisting of four, 4 minute heat races. When the green flag dropped it became obvious this was going to be a fast race! The first two rounds of racing were completed without a lot of commotion. Racers worked their craft ticking off laps. After those first two rounds we broke for lunch. Tom’s wife Susan made us a fantastic lunch with deli sandwich options and soups and salad to go with it. I chose the chili and it was delicious! Thank you Susan!

After that great lunch we regrouped and were back at it on the track. By this time fast laps times were in the low 5 second range, and the de-slots were few! Breakage and mechanical problems are not unknown factors at the races at Tom’s World. Broken bodies and gear problems are expected sometime during the race. However, running the short course ensured there were no total motor failures, leaving some of us longing for that familiar burnt armature fragrance in the air. Going into the last round of racing, it looked like Curt and Shaun were the guys to beat. Those two had gained a bit of a lead on the rest of the field. Tom and Chris had suffered mechanical problems which had them drop back from the top four. Third through fifth was a tight battle, as was sixth through eleventh. Then there was me. At the end it was Shaun out front for the win followed closely by Curt just nine laps back. John placed third behind Curt. Bob Nak filled the last podium spot in fourth, with Steven just four laps short of knocking Bob off. 

Chris won the Concours award with his beautifully painted and detailed Pontiac Fiero. Curt was the Top Qualifier. Tom and Chris fought over the “Not My Day” award, or something to that effect....All said it was an exciting and fun day of racing! The OSCAR races are not just a slot racing event, they are a piece of the Northwest’s hardbody racing history. A history of tradition in the classes of cars we race, as well as the way the races are conducted. It is a place where friends with similar interests gather and share a unique experience. I go first for the friendships I have made. Second, to challenge myself against a track I have yet to conquer. And third to just plain, have a good time, which is what it is all about! 

Thank you Tom, and all you Bend guys! And a super big thanks to Doug who attended the entire race working as a turn marshal!

Entrance will be on the right side of the house go through the gate and enter the garage through the 1st door.

There will be plaques given out for this race and lunch will be provided.

Any questions Please call me or text at 503-964-4480

address for my track is:

6535 SW Cherry Hill Lane
Beaverton Oregon 97008

Look forward to see everyone.

1.....Bob N-------30
2.....Steve-------29
3.....Howie-------28
4.....Flyin Bryan--27
5.....Mike G-------26
6.....Terry---------25
7.....Bill-----------24
8.....Doug--------23
9.....Bazowie-----22
10...Bill E---------21
11...Ken----------20
12...Greyson-----19
13...Hershe------18
14...Meat---------17

Aston Martin-- DBR1

Chaparral-- 1, 2A, 2C, 2D, 2E, 2G, 2J

Chevrolet-- Cheetah, Grand Sport, Grand Sport Roadster, Scarab Mk1, Scarab Mk4, March 707

Dodge-- Hussein ll

Ferrari-- 206SP Spyder, 206 SP Coupe, 250 California, 250 GTO, 250 GTO SWB, 250LM, 250 Testarossa, 275P, 275LM, 330 TRI, 330P2, 330 P4, 350 Can/Am, 365P2, 860 Monza, 

Ford--   J Car, GT Roadster long nose, GT Roadster, GT MKII, Honker II 

Jaguar-- D, 

Lister-- Jaguar, Coston

Lola--   T70

Lotus-- 23, 30, 40

Maserati-- 450S

McLaren-- Elva M1, M1B, M8

Oldsmobile-- Zerex Cooper

Porsche-- RS-60, 904 GT, 906, Carrera 910, 917

Shelby-- Cobra 289 Roadster, Cobra Daytona Coupe, Cooper King Cobra, GT40 MKII, 1967 King Cobra

  Late this year or next year, we will be starting a USRRC / Can-Am Race as soon as we get twelve racers interested in participating in this event. We have new scratch built brass chassis for many of the bodies listed above.  We can custom build a chassis for a body of your choice or that you may already have.
  I am currently only building Can-Am, USRRC, Le Mans & Sports Cars class chassis under OSCAR rules for the next few more years. Note some chassis will be a different design depending on body length and width.

If you have questions or need more pictures, please let me know.

                             
1.....Flyin Bryan-----30
2.....Meat------------29
3.....Terry------------28
4.....Doc-------------27
5.....Bill--------------26
6.....Howie-----------25
7.....Dwayine--------24
8.....Bazowie--------23
9.....Rico------------22
10...Sam------------21
11...Ken-------------20
12...Hershe---------19
13...Mike G---------18
14...Steve-----------1

Race Results   Revoslot GT race #1

1.   Doc       78  laps     6 points
2.   Rico      74.7          5
3.   David    74.7          4
4.   Doug     72.4          3
5.   Al          72.3          2
6.   George  68.4          1

Final finishing order:

Place   Name            Round 1      Rounds 2 and 3.     Final lap total
1st. Racerbob               180                404                     584
2nd. Steven                  178               392                      570
3rd. Bill Bostic               174               391                     565
4th. Fly Racing (Craig)   167               380                     547
5th. Mike Guthrie           168              378                     546
6th. Howie                     167              361                     528
7th. DC Dynamo            168               348                     516
8th. Greyson                 136               296                     432

Final finishing order:

Place   Name            Round 1      Rounds 2 and 3.     Final lap total
1st. Racerbob               180                404                     584
2nd. Steven                  178               392                      570
3rd. Bill Bostic               174               391                     565
4th. Fly Racing (Craig)   167               380                     547
5th. Mike Guthrie           168              378                     546
6th. Howie                     167              361                     528
7th. DC Dynamo            168               348                     516
8th. Greyson                 136               296                     432

K&S 1" or 3/4" brass width .090" for center section cut to desired length.
K&S 3/4" brass width .090 for side pans cut to desired length & width.
K&S .063 steel panino wire cut to different lengths. You will possibly need as much as a 3-foot length.
K&S 3/32 brass round tube.
K&S 3/32" brass square tube.
K&S 3/32" brass rectangle tube.
K&S 1/8" brass 90-degree angle.
K&S 1/8" brass rect. tube.
1" or 3/4" rear motor bracket to fit the motor you are going to use and how wide the body is that you are making the build for.
One guide tongue your choice.
Sonic .063 brass retainers.
3/32 drill blank axle.
1/8" o.d. brass tube for axle spacers.
One 3/32 crown gear your choice 37 - 42 tooth count.
One pinion gear generally 8 tooth.
Guide flag, nut & spacers & two sections of copper braid.
Wires for motor to guide.
One Pro Slot S16D motor & two motor screws.
One set front wheels 3/4" tall. your choice.
One set rear wheels sponge tires to fit 3/32 axle .790" - .830" diameter @ .400 height your choice.
The picture below is just the brass & steel wire for part numbers.
I think that is everything.

Here at Dust Devil Slot Cars, we sell everything listed above. We also will show you how to solder and lay out a chassis to be built correctly, or if you just want a little help.  If you have any questions or need pictures, please let me know. 541 527 9314 or text.  Jim

Friday, March 12, 2027 OSCAR Sports Car practice day. Doors open at 2:00 pm. Track closes at 8:00 pm.

Saturday, March 13, 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 & beverages.

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

TEST!