After the test runs we stopped for lunch in Cascade Locks. It was not the end of the day's adventures!
2,652 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!
2,653 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!
2,654 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........
2,655 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.
2,656 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.
2,657 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!
2,658 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!
2,659 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?..............
2,660 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!
2,661 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!!!!!
2,662 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...............
2,663 May 5, 2017 8:40 am
Re: NASTE Gravity Racer Program (306 replies, posted in NASTE)
Here's some teasers:
Hawksbill Flyer & Scuderia Kouba MKII slow pass:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jlC_rSx … e=youtu.be
Scuderia Kouba MKI in the lead, with the MKII following. I LOVE the sound the MKI makes as it passes by!:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ypsqrBm … e=youtu.be
The Hawksbill Flyer flat out, 47 MPH!:
2,664 May 5, 2017 8:16 am
Re: NASTE Gravity Racer Program (306 replies, posted in NASTE)
I don't know where or how to even start to describe my day yesterday. I'll start with AWESOME! I did NOT leave the road in any of the test sessions. I was very happy with the Hawksbill Flyers performance, which by the way it raised its fastest posted speed to 47 MPH! I felt the rush of adrenaline multiple times! I drove a 3 wheeled, non motorized vehicle at speeds of somewhere around 50 MPH for extended periods of time. I piloted that same car through multiple hairpin corners in full lock rear wheel slides without brakes! I scared the shit out of myself multiple times!.......................MAN, what a fun day!
Thanks to all the team members that made it out to make this day happen! Howie, Beau, Dave, Jeff Cocher, Jeff & Jenny and the little Burns, Dennis, and BIGSBY! For those of you that don't already know, Bigsby is The only official 4 legged member of the Scuderia Team. And to Chris Kouba! Chris has made all of this possible by building some fantastic gravity cars! And to Dennis Hart. Dennis put us on this path by building the first gravity car and introducing us all to this insane world!
I have a lot to process (and not just in my head) from yesterday's event. There were many pictures taken as well as videos so as they arrive I will be posting more information on the Scuderia Kouba website as well as the Gravity racers Facebook page.
2,665 May 5, 2017 7:37 am
Re: NASTE Gravity Racer Program (306 replies, posted in NASTE)
HEY, that Kouba Band ain't bad! He plays a pretty mean guitar!
2,666 May 3, 2017 12:25 pm
Re: Bill's Junk (240 replies, posted in Slot Talk)
At this point I'm not sure I'm going to survive this move! I've been boxin' and movin' stuff. I have most of the smaller stuff from upstairs boxed and moved now. Hopefully Friday I can start moving some of the bigger stuff out of the room. I'm too old for this shit!................
2,667 May 2, 2017 8:43 pm
Re: NASTE Odd Thursday Night Racing Rules & Current Thread (2,172 replies, posted in NASTE)
Thanks for the reminder Doc!
Calendar updated!
2,668 May 2, 2017 3:39 pm
Re: NASTE Gravity Racer Program (306 replies, posted in NASTE)
MOST of that brown stuff on the ground behind the Flyer in the photo is dirt.............
2,669 May 1, 2017 9:20 pm
Re: NASTE Gravity Racer Program (306 replies, posted in NASTE)
As the Scuderia Kouba website developes more of the gravity racing stuff will be posted there instead of here on our slot car site. NASTE is again one of the sponsors of the team for the PDX Adult Soap Box Derby this year. We have started a list of volunteers for this year's race, and we could definitely use more! If you are interested in volunteering and taking an active part in the race this year please let me know! The race is Saturday August 19th!
If you would like to be added to the gravity racing teams email list please let me know. The folks on the list receive information regarding test and work sessions, as well as updates on the Portland Adult Soap Box Derby Race in August.
============Bill
2,670 April 30, 2017 6:57 pm
Re: NASTE Gravity Racer Program (306 replies, posted in NASTE)
Latest updates of the Hawksbill Furrower.....er, Flyer!!!
2,671 April 29, 2017 10:00 am
Re: NASTE Gravity Racer Program (306 replies, posted in NASTE)
Now that the new Scuderia Kouba Gravity Racer site is up and running, we will be posting all the gravity racing information on that site instead of on the NASTE Forum here. You can keep up with what's going on by going to the Scuderia Kouba site here:
http://www.scuderiakouba.com/
2,672 April 28, 2017 8:22 pm
Re: NASTE 2017 Point Series Championship Standings & Race Results (68 replies, posted in NASTE)
Official Results NASTE Point Series Championship Race No.16 - April 27, 2017
Classic Sports Car Div.I Class
1 Mitch 66.4 Laps - 13 pts.
2 Chris 66.3 - 12 pts.
3 Daniel 65 - 11 pts.
4 Terry 63.9 - 10 pts.
5 Monte 63.5 - 9 pts.
6 Al 62.8 - 8 pts.
7 Rico 62.2 - 7 pts.
8 Bill 60.3 - 6 pts.
9 Greg 59.8 - 5 pts.
10 Jeff 57.9 - 4 pts.
11 Fernando 56.7 - 3 pts.
12 Amy 54.2 - 2 pts.
13 Julie 43.3 - 1 pt.
2,673 April 28, 2017 8:12 pm
Re: NASTE Odd Thursday Night Racing Rules & Current Thread (2,172 replies, posted in NASTE)
Yes there was some fantastic racing at Al's Rippin' Ridin' Raceway last night! Mitch Brooks and Chris Kouba each scored 2 wins for the night! A big thanks to Al for hosting and bringing out some of his fantastic smoked salmon and meats (we don't call him MEAT for nothin'!). Close fast racing was a great way to celebrate Al's birthday!
The results:
Trans Am
1 Chris 66.8 Laps
2 Rico 66.3
3 Mitch 65.2
4 Daniel 64
5 Bill 63.3
6 Jeff 62.9
7 Al 62.3
8 Greg 61.2
9 Monte 61.1
10 Terry 59.9
11 Casey 56.4
12 Fernando 54.3
13 Amy 54.3
14 Julie 44.3
Classic Sports Car Div.I - Official NASTE Point Series Championship Race - 2017 Season - Race No. 16
1 Mitch 66.4 Laps - 13 pts.
2 Chris 66.3 - 12 pts.
3 Daniel 65 - 11 pts.
4 Terry 63.9 - 10 pts.
5 Monte 63.5 - 9 pts.
6 Al 62.8 - 8 pts.
7 Rico 62.2 - 7 pts.
8 Bill 60.3 - 6 pts.
9 Greg 59.8 - 5 pts.
10 Jeff 57.9 - 4 pts.
11 Fernando 56.7 - 3 pts.
12 Amy 54.2 - 2 pts.
13 Julie 43.3 - 1 pt.
BRM Group C
1 Chris 75.2
2 Al 74.2
3 Daniel 73.3
4 Rico 72.3
5 Bill 71.1
6 Mitch 69.9
7 Monte 69.4
OVER 50
1 Mitch 69.5
2 Al 67.7
3 Chris 65.7
4 Rico 65.2
5 Bill 65.1
2,674 April 28, 2017 3:17 pm
Re: NASTE Gravity Racer Program (306 replies, posted in NASTE)
Some of you will understand the significance of this photo of the horn button.........
2,675 April 28, 2017 3:16 pm
Re: NASTE Gravity Racer Program (306 replies, posted in NASTE)
For me the driver's compartment is much more comfortable with the seat's bottom cushion. I will admit the steering wheel feels weird being at a 90 degree angle to the floor, but if it doesn't work out in test runs it can easily be changed to something else now.
