I can't believe a Ninco AC Cobra can actually win a race!

Very nice drive Monte!!!!

Lists updated as of April 13, '17 races.

Odd Thursday on April 13th - Fifteen racers turned out on another wet Thursday night. The Trans Am cars were the first to turn a tire on the track. Terry Abbott showed his driving skill by holding off Jeff Fields for the win. Jeff was right on his heels just 2/10 of a lap back. Greg Petrolati finished third just 4/10 behind Jeff.

The next race was the Classic Sports Car Division I group for the point series race. The then current point leader Chris Kouba was not in attendance and his opponents realized this was their opportunity to make up some ground in the point standings. The racing was unbelievably close! Just 5 laps separated the first place finisher from eleventh place! When it was all over Monte Saager had edged out Mitch Brooks by 9/10 of a lap for first place. Following Mitch another 9/10 of a lap back in third, was Dan Fritz. Dan had with a tied lap count with Greg Petrolati. Dan's faster lap time gave him the position over Greg. 

For the last race of the night it was decided to give the new GT3 class cars a go. It is obvious this new class is going to provide some  very close and competitive racing! In the first race for GT3 Greg Petrolati showed how it is done, winning by 8/10 of a lap over Rico Locati. Fernando Carvalho posted a third place finish 2/10 behind Rico. The racing was so close, of the twelve racers five finished with 50 laps, three with more than 53, and three with more than 46. It was really close racing!

Thanks for coming out to race folks! It was a great time as always for me!

Here are the results:

Trans Am Class
1 Terry Abbott 54.2 LAPS 
2 Jeff Fields  54.0
3 Greg Petrolati  53.6
4 Dan Fritz 53.4
5 Mitch Brooks  52.4 - 9.882 fastest lap
6 Rico Locati  52.4 - 9.923 fastest lap
7 Bryan Dickerson  51.6
8 Al Christensen  50.5 - 9.916 fastest lap
9 Bill Bostic 50.5 - 10.028 fastest lap
10 Monte Saager  49.1
11 Fernando Carvahlo  48.2
12 John Morse  48.0
13 Amy Fields  47.8
14 Dorothy Abbott  46.7

Classic Sports Car Div.I - Official NASTE Point Series Championship Race - 2017 Season - Race No. 15
1 Monte Saager 53.8 laps - 15 points
2 Mitch Brooks 52.9  -  14 points
3 Dan Fritz  52.0 - 13 pts. - 9.673 fastest lap
4 Greg Petrolati 52.0 - 12 pts. - 9.858 fastest lap
5 Rico Locati  51.9  - 11 pts.
6 Al Christensen 51.6  - 10 pts.
7 Terry Abbott  51.3  - 9 pts.
8 John Morse 50.9 - 8 pts.
9 Bryan Dickerson  50.8  - 7 pts.
10 Bill Bostic  49.2 - 6 pts.
11 Amy Fields  48.5 - 5 pts.
12 Jeff Fields  47.8 - 4 pts.
13 Fernando Carvalho  46.9 - 3 pts.
14 Dorothy Abbott  44.9 - 2 pts.
15 Victoria Saager  44.8 - 1 pt.

Scalextric GT3
1 Greg Petrolati  54.2 Laps
2 Rico Locati 53.4
3 Fernando Carvalho 53.2
4 Dan Fritz  50.9
5 Bryan Dickerson  50.8 - 9.742 fastest lap
6 Al Christensen  50.8 - 9.850 fastest lap
7 Jeff Fields 50.6 - 9.594 fastest lap
8 Mitch Brooks 50.6 - 9.964 fastest lap
9 Monte Saager  47.9
10 Bill Bostic 46.6 - 9.866 fastest lap
11 John Morse 46.6 - 10.248 fastest lap
12 Amy Fields 41.9

Thanks to everyone that brought snacks!

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No need to apologize Beau, I thought it was a good idea too! However our two pups get plenty excited with all the people around and I think it was just overwhelming for them with a new pup added to the mix! I wish we had a dog friendly back yard we could have turned them loose in. I'm sure things would have worked out fine if that were an option!

======Bill

2,480

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So far all is pre-move moving.....puting my junk into storage......

2,481

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YES, we're on track here in Fairview!

2,482

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Aren't you on vacation????

Didn't sell yet. Getting ready......................................neighbor..........................

2,483

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The tires will be the last of what I box up. This stuff may be in storage for awhile???!!!!

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And so it begins.................

THE MOVE..........

I hope I live through it!

http://www.naste.org/members/bill/IMG_4336.jpg

We missed ya Doc!!! Nobody finished second!!!!

Thanks to Bob Nakamura for hosting last Saturday's NASTE race. It was another good time at the Gorge Raceway! The two sets of IROC cars were a handful which resulted in some of the closest racing I have ever seen! Thanks Mitch and Tony for letting us abuse your cars!

And thanks to all that brought food and snacks!

2,487

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Hey Hammer. I can stop and get something. Maybe some chicken?

2,488

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I am pleased to announce that The Stagecoach Saloon has come onboard as a sponsor!

https://www.facebook.com/The-Stagecoach … 605894874/

2,489

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I was earlier....seems OK now?

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AWESOME!!!!!

Good plan Doc, but............he has other cars!!!!

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Bryan, If you email the photos to me I'll put them up for you.

=========Bill

Sorry about that.

Paul's track is located in Salem. You can contact him at this email address for directions: paulstuberadio@gmail.com

Paul Painter is having a get together for slot car and model guys. This is a show & tell, track play, B.S. session and the event covers all scales, HO, 1/32, and 1/24!

It you haven't checked out Paul's beautiful 1/24 track yet this would be a great opportunity!

Official Results NASTE Point Series Championship Race No.14 - March 23, 2017

Classic Sports Car Div.I Class

1 Chris Kouba 66.1 laps - 10 points
2 Mitch Brooks 65.3  -  9 points
3 Monte Saager  64.8 - 8 pts.
4 Terry Abbott 64.1 - 7 pts.
5 Al Christensen  63.4  - 6 pts.
6 Rico Locati 62.0  - 5 pts.
7 Dan Fritz  61.9  - 4 pts.
8 Bill Bostic 60.5 - 3 pts.
9 Fernando Carvalho  57.9  - 2 pts.
10 Jeff Fields  57.0 - 1 pt.

Lists updated as of March 23, '17 races.

Thanks to Mitch for these photos of the starting grids from last night's race!

http://www.naste.org/members/bill/gridgt.jpg

http://www.naste.org/members/bill/gridsportscar.jpg

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Odd Thursday Night Racing on March 23rd - We had some really tight race at Al's Rippin' Ridin' Raceway last night! First class on the starting grid were the GT cars. This is really a diverse class with sedans all the way up to prototypes competing with each other. This would be NASTE's version of run what ya brung! On this particular night Rico's Fly BMW sedan just squeaked out the win over Al's Porsche 962 by just 2/10ths of a lap. Less than 1 lap separated third through fifth!

Next up were the Classic Sports Cars for the NASTE Point Series Championship Race of the evening. Again we saw ten cars on the grid and the racing was just as close. Chris won the race extending his point lead, with Mitch coming in second, and Monte in third. This class is really shaking up the point standings.

A couple racers had to leave but we still had an impressive grid of eight racers for the start of the BRM Group C race. Rico had an impressive run to finish first with Al three laps behind. Dan followed in third just half a lap behind Al.

The last race of the night was for the Over 50 cars. Mitch again led the way to victory with his very dialed in Classic chassied Porsche 906. Al gave Mitch a good run but finished a lap short of beating Mitch with his KTM powered Cheetah. Fernando had an excellent run with Al's KTM powered Ford GT Roadster finishing fourth!

Welcome to new comer Andy! We hope you had a good time!

Here are the results:

GT Class
1 Rico    70.7 Laps
2 Al    70.5
3 Bill    67.9
4 Monte    67.8
5 Chris    67.4
6 Terry    66.3
7 Jeff    65.9
8 Fernando    65.5
9 Daniel    62
10 Mitch    60.6

Classic Sports Car Div.I - Official NASTE Point Series Championship Race - 2017 Season - Race No. 14
1 Chris Kouba 66.1 laps - 10 points
2 Mitch Brooks 65.3  -  9 points
3 Monte Saager  64.8 - 8 pts.
4 Terry Abbott 64.1 - 7 pts.
5 Al Christensen  63.4  - 6 pts.
6 Rico Locati 62.0  - 5 pts.
7 Dan Fritz  61.9  - 4 pts.
8 Bill Bostic 60.5 - 3 pts.
9 Fernando Carvalho  57.9  - 2 pts.
10 Jeff Fields  57.0 - 1 pt.

BRM Group C
1 Rico    73.8 Laps
2 Al    70.6
3 Daniel    70.1
4 Bill    69.4
5 Chris    68.7
6 Mitch    64.9
7 Fernando    62.4
8 Andy    54.3

Over 50
1 Mitch    67.8 Laps
2 Al    66.9
3 Bill    65.9
4 Fernando    63
5 Chris    60.1
6 Andy    44.1

The last race on the TooBad track depends on a couple things. 1. If it sells soon. 2. If our house sells before the track does. 3. If it doesn't sell. 4. If our house doesn't sell. 5. If we find a place and I move the track with me.............well, you get the picture............

Thanks Chris,

The track is L shaped with an overall footprint of 17 feet by 15 feet. At the widest point which is where the overpass is, it is 7 feet across. The upper part of the track is 5 feet across, and the lowest portion is 5 1/2 feet across.