Thanks Howie. That gives me options and it is greatly appreciated!
2,601 May 15, 2017 4:18 pm
Re: TooBad Motorplex is GONE!....Too Bad! (14 replies, posted in Too Bad Motorplex)
2,602 May 15, 2017 2:19 pm
Re: TooBad Motorplex is GONE!....Too Bad! (14 replies, posted in Too Bad Motorplex)
Haven't found any missing parts yet. That will probably come when I start sweeping up the mess! That part starts tomorrow..........
2,603 May 15, 2017 2:17 pm
Re: TooBad Motorplex is GONE!....Too Bad! (14 replies, posted in Too Bad Motorplex)
The last of the TooBad Motorplex track packed up and ready to go..............to the dump..........


2,604 May 14, 2017 4:35 pm
Topic: TooBad Motorplex is GONE!....Too Bad! (14 replies, posted in Too Bad Motorplex)
TooBad Motorplex is no longer.
Today I got the track surface all taken off the benchwork. Tomorrow I start disassembling (with a saws-all and skill saw) the benchwork. Wood from the bench work is taken..........


Hard to believe this IS what it WAS!

2,605 May 13, 2017 1:17 pm
Re: Bill's Junk (240 replies, posted in Slot Talk)
That's a good suggestion Goose, and probably the route I am headed.
2,606 May 13, 2017 10:21 am
Re: Bill's Junk (240 replies, posted in Slot Talk)
No takers on the TooBad Motorplex track. I will be starting the tear down ASAP! I may offer up sections of the track after I get it dismantled. A section or two would be a good start for someone wanting to build a routed track. As for the future, maybe TooBadToo?
2,607 May 13, 2017 7:38 am
Re: Bill's Junk (240 replies, posted in Slot Talk)
As you all have probably noticed my slot car efforts have been put on hold, both racing-wise as well as my prescence here on our forum. Trying to find a new home and get moved has been taking up all of my time for the past couple of weeks, and I see no end in the near future. I will continue to keep on top of the Point Series Championship, but once that concludes I fear I will probably have no time for slot cars or anything else for awhile. Diane has done an outstanding job getting the house ready to show to perspective buyers! I am making progress, but as most of you who know me must realize, I have a TON of CRAP to deal with! The legendary "Room" is gone. I guess now it could be referred to as "The Stash" tucked away in storage at some secrete location. That sounds cool anyway, but the reality is it is over 700 cubic feet of STUFF! All slot car related stuff, but still just "Stuff"!Hopefully by this time next year Diane and I will be relocated and we will all be breakin' in a new track in a new shop!
Sadly, my beloved "Room" is no more.....
This is why I was unable to host the last race....
2,608 May 12, 2017 6:02 pm
Re: NASTE Odd Thursday Night Racing Rules & Current Thread (2,170 replies, posted in NASTE)
Doc, you have been Mister Duece for most of the year! Last night it signified Two Win Duece!
Congrats!!!
2,609 May 12, 2017 9:05 am
Re: NASTE 2017 Point Series Championship Standings & Race Results (68 replies, posted in NASTE)
Official Results NASTE Point Series Championship Race No.17 - May 11, 2017
Classic Sports Car Div.I Class
1 Daniel 66.2 - 11 pts.
2 Chris 66 - 10 pts.
3 Mitch 65.8 - Fastest Lap = 7.683 sec. - 9 pts.
4 Rico 65.8 - Fastest Lap = 7.772 sec. - 8 pts.
5 Jeff 64.7 - 7 pts.
6 Julie 63.3 - substitute drivers - 0 pts.
7 Stan 62.8 - 5 pts.
8 Al 62.5 - 4 pts.
9 Bill 60.6 - 3 pts.
10 Greg 60.2 - 2 pts.
11 Monte 50.9 - 1 pt.
2,610 May 12, 2017 8:52 am
Re: NASTE Odd Thursday Night Racing Winner's List (93 replies, posted in NASTE)
Lists updated as of May 11, '17 races.
2,611 May 12, 2017 8:31 am
Re: NASTE Odd Thursday Night Racing Rules & Current Thread (2,170 replies, posted in NASTE)
We had another great night of racing at Al's Ripin' Ridin' Raceway! Last night's Odd Thursday Night race included the seventeenth race of the 2017 NASTE Point Series Championship. With only one race remaining, things are tight at the top! Going into the last race two points separate the top two.
The F1 Class was exciting last night with a variety of F1 cars represented from different manufacturers. Gone are the days of Scalextric's dominance of the F1 class. Unfortunately I had tyo leave early last night so I missed out on the BRM Group C race as well as the GT3 race. But I am sure both races were just as exciting and fun as the F1 and Classic Sports Car races were!
Thanks Al for yet another awesome night of racing!
The results:
F1 Class
1 Daniel 70.6
2 Monte 67.3
3 Rico 67.2
4 Chris 66.5
5 Jeff 66.3
6 Al 64.5
7 Greg 63.3
8 Bill 61.2
9 Mitch 61
10 Julie 60.8
11 Stan 57.5
Classic Sports Car Div.I - Official NASTE Point Series Championship Race - 2017 Season - Race No. 17
1 Daniel 66.2 - 11 pts.
2 Chris 66 - 10 pts.
3 Mitch 65.8 - Fastest Lap = 7.683 sec. - 9 pts.
4 Rico 65.8 - Fastest Lap = 7.772 sec. - 8 pts.
5 Jeff 64.7 - 7 pts.
6 Julie 63.3 - substitute drivers - 0 pts.
7 Stan 62.8 - 5 pts.
8 Al 62.5 - 4 pts.
9 Bill 60.6 - 3 pts.
10 Greg 60.2 - 2 pts.
11 Monte 50.9 - 1 pt.
BRM Group C Class
1 Al 73.2
2 Rico 72.9
3 Chris 72.7
4 Mitch 69.6
5 Stan 65.6
Scalextric GT3 Class
1 Rico 69.7
2 Daniel 67.1
3 Al 66.5 - Fastest Lap = 7.717 sec.
4 Chris 66.5 - Fastest Lap = 7.734 sec.
5 Greg 65.6
6 Mitch 65.2
7 Stan 62.3
2,612 May 11, 2017 6:53 am
Re: NASTE Odd Thursday Night Racing Rules & Current Thread (2,170 replies, posted in NASTE)
Stan, I sent you an email with Al's address.
2,613 May 10, 2017 8:23 am
Re: NASTE Gravity Racer Program (306 replies, posted in NASTE)
I'm sure he has a weight advantage in cornering, but my 'weight" should help me in straight line speed!.....yet to be proven!
2,614 May 10, 2017 7:35 am
Re: NASTE Gravity Racer Program (306 replies, posted in NASTE)
After the test runs we stopped for lunch in Cascade Locks. It was not the end of the day's adventures!


2,615 May 10, 2017 7:34 am
Re: NASTE Gravity Racer Program (306 replies, posted in NASTE)
Chris and I lined up for a run on the test hill, and YES, he waxed me!

It was great to have the Burns family on the hill with us!

2,616 May 10, 2017 7:31 am
Re: NASTE Gravity Racer Program (306 replies, posted in NASTE)
The test site we have been using is a good smooth section of road with very little traffic. There are good places to get tow vehicles off the road with space to unload. It was a beautiful day...........most of the day....

This is what it looks like with me stuffed into the MKII. It is a very tight fit. Chris pretty much built this car around me. Once belted in I am literally part of the car. It is a weird feeling!

I must say Chris can really drive! I couldn't stay with him on our two downhill runs! Not to mention he looks better in the car!

2,617 May 10, 2017 7:25 am
Re: NASTE Gravity Racer Program (306 replies, posted in NASTE)
Jeff's wife Jenny also strapped in for a couple runs. Jeff and Jenny each tok a turn driving both the MKI and MKII Scuderia Kouba cars. This is Jenny in the MKII.

Lined up and ready to roll. I think they may have enjoyed it........

2,618 May 10, 2017 7:22 am
Re: NASTE Gravity Racer Program (306 replies, posted in NASTE)
Jeff Burns brought the family up to the test site for the day. We got Jeff strapped into the MKII for a run.


2,619 May 10, 2017 7:14 am
Re: NASTE Gravity Racer Program (306 replies, posted in NASTE)
This is the newest team member Jeff Chochon. Jeff won the auction for the chance to drive the Scuderia Kouba MKII in the Portland Adult Soap Box Derby. The auction was held for my Granddaughter's school, Creative Science in Portland. A second auction will be held at Buckman Arts Elementary in Portland this month. Contact Jeff Burns if you're interested.

This is Jeff Chochon getting ready to make his first run in the MKII.

2,620 May 10, 2017 7:02 am
Re: NASTE Gravity Racer Program (306 replies, posted in NASTE)
So it's pictures you're looking for eh?
Here's Chris getting ready for a run.

My first run of the day in The Hawksbill Flyer was a shorter slow pass. After my off road excursion in the last test session I wanted to make sure I had some things sorted out! I didn't forget my helmet this time either!

2,621 May 7, 2017 7:33 am
Re: Scaleauto 12h of Tacoma (8 replies, posted in Events)
I am tentative at best in regards to attendance!
2,622 May 5, 2017 2:32 pm
Re: NASTE Gravity Racer Program (306 replies, posted in NASTE)
I love it when metal remembers!!!!................
...........I sure can't!!!
Guess it might have gotten a little hot?..............
2,623 May 5, 2017 12:39 pm
Re: NASTE Gravity Racer Program (306 replies, posted in NASTE)
What was up with the brake & what was the fix?
47 MPH on the Flyer Mitch, up from 43 MPH last year!
2,624 May 5, 2017 11:01 am
Re: NASTE Gravity Racer Program (306 replies, posted in NASTE)
Oh yeah???!!!!...Well I did see him active on that brake lever too!!!!............
I think we need a rematch!!!!!
2,625 May 5, 2017 10:42 am
Re: NASTE Gravity Racer Program (306 replies, posted in NASTE)
I couldn't help but notice you passing him...............