I vote we lift the NSR ban at least for one class.
2,501 June 19, 2017 6:45 am
Re: NASTE Odd Thursday Night Racing Rules & Current Thread (2,156 replies, posted in NASTE)
2,502 June 17, 2017 9:29 am
Re: NASTE Gravity Racer Program (306 replies, posted in NASTE)
As most of you know, in my present situation in a state of semi-homelessness, I have pretty much boxed up and placed into storage everything I have in the way of hobby stuff! Which means MOST everything in the way of slot cars and parts that I have is no longer available to me. Luckily the one hobby I have left won't fit into a box, therefore it is currently in my face, but it does give me the opportunity to tinker with something! I keep thinking it is finished, but then I think of something else to try or experiment with. Right now I am working on a cockpit cover to see if we can improve on the aerodynamics. The cover will be removable so it should be easy to see any improvements in speed by testing with it off and then again with it in place.
Here is the MKII in its current state of completion with Shane Howard at the wheel:
2,503 June 16, 2017 2:56 pm
Re: NASTE Odd Thursday Night Racing Rules & Current Thread (2,156 replies, posted in NASTE)
Unfortunately I was unable to attend last night's Odd Thursday race. But, thanks to Al I do have the results!
Le Mans Class
1 Daniel 67.5
2 Mitch 66.8
3 Al 65.5
4 Rico 62.6
5 Greg 62.6
6 Burns 56.2
7 Julie 50.9
8 Zoe 50.1
9 Mark 47.8
GT Class
1 Greg 74.7
2 Daniel 69.4
3 Rico 68.9
4 Al 66.5
5 Mitch 64.6
6 Burns 54.4
7 Jimmy 54.2
8 Julie 46.7
GT3 Class
1 Rico 67.3
2 Al 65.8
3 Greg 65.6
4 Daniel 64.4
5 Mitch 62.2
6 Burns 60.4
7 Julie 55.5
8 Jimmy 47.1
BRM Group C Class
1 Al 72.5
2 Burns 68.9
2,504 June 6, 2017 2:21 pm
Re: NASTE Gravity Racer Program (306 replies, posted in NASTE)
Here's the latest update on the MKII.
Even my helmet received some Team Scuderia Kouba spirit!
2,505 June 4, 2017 6:10 am
Re: proxy thoughts (7 replies, posted in NASTE)
I like this idea. It might draw me into the proxy madness.....if I ever complete this move.....and find all my stuff again.......
2,506 June 3, 2017 7:22 pm
Re: NASTE Gravity Racer Program (306 replies, posted in NASTE)
I got this message from Dennis Hart today. Looks like he has been hard at work on the Flyer!
"Got the dents out, the rear hatch cover fabricated, wheels cleaned up (they were awful !) and everything sanded and ready for the blue coat. She's going to be beautiful!"
2,507 June 3, 2017 7:06 pm
Re: NASTE Gravity Racer Program (306 replies, posted in NASTE)
My ride is Kouba-fied!
Finished up the striping today. It ain't perfect but it didn't cost $600 either! ....$30 did the job!
2,508 June 2, 2017 9:30 am
Re: NASTE Odd Thursday Night Racing Rules & Current Thread (2,156 replies, posted in NASTE)
Sounds like some great NASTE racing at the Hills! Sorry I had to cut out early. Unfortunately that may be my scenario for awhile longer.....
2,509 June 1, 2017 7:26 pm
Re: NASTE Gravity Racer Program (306 replies, posted in NASTE)
Today the body work on the MKII was completed. Next is painting the white base coat followed by Howie's masking and painting of the red flames!
2,510 May 30, 2017 4:15 pm
Re: BRM Race - LOCAL (69 replies, posted in Events)
No Doc, I did not save any of the benchwork, only the track surface. All the rest got cut up and taken to the dump.
2,511 May 30, 2017 12:49 pm
Re: BRM Race - LOCAL (69 replies, posted in Events)
I already contacted Howie. He said to just let him know when.
2,512 May 30, 2017 8:57 am
Re: BRM Race - LOCAL (69 replies, posted in Events)
If I did I apologize..........I was probably drunk!
2,513 May 30, 2017 6:06 am
Re: BRM Race - LOCAL (69 replies, posted in Events)
Cool!
One note in regards to Howie's power supply for Rapid Raceway. He uses a large commercial track type of power supply instead of a car battery and charger.
2,514 May 29, 2017 9:43 pm
Re: BRM Race - LOCAL (69 replies, posted in Events)
Howie runs Rapid Raceway at 13.5 volts. I'm guessing lap length must be somewhere around 90 feet? He is using Race Coordinator for a timing system.
2,515 May 29, 2017 9:16 pm
Re: BRM Race - LOCAL (69 replies, posted in Events)
Chris, is there anything on the SCI site about this race?
2,516 May 29, 2017 10:34 am
Re: BRM Race - LOCAL (69 replies, posted in Events)
The rules for the BRM race at Rapid Raceway are posted here under Class 10: http://naste.org/forum/viewtopic.php?pid=3876#p3876
2,517 May 27, 2017 3:45 pm
Re: NASTE 2017 Point Series Championship Standings & Race Results (68 replies, posted in NASTE)
NASTE 2017 Point Series Championship - Class Winners & Final Finish Positions in Class
Trans Am
1st Rico Locati 57 points w/ 4 wins
2nd Jeff Fields 53 pts.
3rd Chris Kouba 50 pts. w/ 1 win
4th Dan Fritz 48 pts.
5th Bill Bostic 42 pts.
6th Al Christensen 40 pts. w/ 1 win
7th Mitch Brooks 30 pts.
8th Gary Gossett 25 pts.
9th Beau Frazier 24 pts.
10th Greg Petrolati 17 pts.
11th Bryan Dickerson 16 pts.
12th Monte Saager 14 pts.
13th Terry Abbott 12 pts.
14th John Fisher 10 pts.
15th Amy Fields 10 pts.
16th Gary “Howie” Howard 6 pts.
17th – tie – John Morse 4 pts.
17th – tie – Anthony Schoepflin 4 pts.
19th – tie – Stan Smith 3 pts.
19th – tie - Dick Gehrke 3 pts.
Le Mans
1st Chris Kouba 64 points w/ 3 wins
2nd Dan Fritz 62 pts. w/ 1 win
3rd Rico Locati 48 pts. w/ 1 win
4th Terry Abbott 43 pts.
5th Bill Bostic 39 pts.
6th Al Christensen 36 pts. – Best Finish 3rd
7th Jeff Fields 36 pts. – Best Finish 4th
8th Greg Petrolati 35 pts.
9th Monte Saager 30 pts. w/ 1 win
10th Mitch Brooks 22 pts.
11th Amy Fields 16 pts.
12th Dennis Hart 9 pts.
13th Bryan Dickerson 8 pts.
14th Cailin Dunbar 4 pts.
15th - tie - Jane Lapoint 3 pts.
15th –tie - Rick Rutherford 3 pts.
15th – tie - Fernando Carvalho 3 pt.
18th Jimmy Jones 2 pts.
19th – tie -Dick Gehrke 1 pt.
19th – tie - Michael 1 pt.
19th – tie - Cash Shepski 1 pt.
Classic Sports Car Div.I
1st Mitch Brooks 70 pts. w/ 1 win
2nd Dan Fritz 64 pts. w/ 1 win
3rd Chris Kouba 61 points w/ 3 wins
4th Rico Locati 56 pts.
5th Monte Saager 43 pts. w/ 1 win
6th Al Christensen 41 pts.
7th Greg Petrolati 36 pts.
8th Terry Abbott 34 pts.
9th Bill Bostic 29 pts.
10th Jeff Fields 23 pts.
11th Bryan Dickerson 18 pts. – Best Finish 5th
12th John Morse 18 pts. – Best Finish 6th – Finish Average = 7th
13th Fernando Carvalho 18 pts. – Best Finish 6th – Finish Average = 10th
14th Amy Fields 15 pts.
15th Stan Smith 11 pts.
16th Jimmy Jones 4 pts.
17st Jeff Burns 3 pts.
18th – tie -Dorothy Abbott 2 pts.
18th –tie - Dick Gehrke 2 pts.
20th Julie 2 pts.
21st Victoria Saager 1 pt.
2,518 May 27, 2017 3:43 pm
Re: Planning The 2018 NASTE Point Series Championship (3 replies, posted in NASTE)
Since it was brought up, check the new post for the class winners in the 2017 championship!
2,519 May 27, 2017 9:11 am
Re: Planning The 2018 NASTE Point Series Championship (3 replies, posted in NASTE)
We raced three classes for the point series this year. Six races for each class. And YES, we have class champs, and I do know it!
2,520 May 27, 2017 8:18 am
Topic: Planning The 2018 NASTE Point Series Championship (3 replies, posted in NASTE)
"So how do we go forward? When does the next "season" start? What classes will we run and how will we decide?"
- Monte
As I am currently in a state of transition I have not given this much thought. I think September is a good time to start the official racing season. I have considered the idea of letting the top three finishers in the point series championship each pick one class to race for the next season. Kind of gives some added incentive and reward to finishing well. I am open to suggestions.
2,521 May 27, 2017 8:15 am
Re: NASTE Odd Thursday Night Racing Rules & Current Thread (2,156 replies, posted in NASTE)
As I am currently in a state of transition I have not given this much thought. I think September is a good time to start the official racing season. I have considered the idea of letting the top three finishers in the point series championship each pick one class to race for the next season. Kind of gives some added incentive and reward to finishing well. I am open to suggestions.
I will start a new topic on this....
2,522 May 27, 2017 7:03 am
Re: NASTE Odd Thursday Night Racing Rules & Current Thread (2,156 replies, posted in NASTE)
I was looking back at some of the past seasons. Last year Flyin' Bryan and I were tied in points going into the last race which was the Shoot Out at Howie's Rapid Raceway. As I remember I won the championship by less than one lap! This year was also an extremely close race for the championship. Seven racers scored wins throughout the season, with four of them having multiple wins. It was an excellent season and I am very pleased with how it went!
2,523 May 26, 2017 9:55 pm
Re: NASTE Odd Thursday Night Racing Rules & Current Thread (2,156 replies, posted in NASTE)
It very well could be. There have other close finishes but right off hand I can't say how many.
2,524 May 26, 2017 2:55 pm
Re: NASTE Odd Thursday Night Racing Winner's List (93 replies, posted in NASTE)
Lists updated as of May 25, '17 races.
2,525 May 26, 2017 2:36 pm
Re: NASTE 2017 Point Series Championship Standings & Race Results (68 replies, posted in NASTE)
Official Results Final NASTE Point Series Championship Race No.18 - May 25, 2017
Classic Sports Car Div.I Class
1 Chris Kouba 68.5 Laps - 14 points
2 Mitch Brooks 65.7 - 13 pts.
3 Rico Locati 65.1 - 12 pts.
4 Dan Fritz 64.9 - 11 pts.
5 Monte Saager 62.3 - 10 pts.
6 Fernando Carvalho 61.9 - 9 pts.
7 Greg Petrolati 61.6 - 8 pts.
8 Al Christensen 61.4 - 7 pts.
9 Stan Smith 59.7 - 6 pts.
10 Amy Fields 54.9 - 5 pts.
11 Bill Bostic 53.8 - 4 pts.
12 Jeff Burns 49.8 - 3 pts.
13 Jeff Fields 48.1 - 2 pts.
14 Julie 45.6 - 1 pt.