2,676

(3 replies, posted in NASTE)

Sorry for the lack of real time updates, but as you all know I do not have a Smart Phone and I like to travel "wire-less"! I will post a full review with some photos after I complete de-compression!

2,677

(18 replies, posted in Events)

You got that right Howie! Personally, I think these cars are BUTT UGLY!

2,678

(221 replies, posted in Slot Talk)

That's COOL!

2,679

(221 replies, posted in Slot Talk)

Random photos of "The Room"......

http://www.naste.org/members/bill/IMG_3986.jpg

http://www.naste.org/members/bill/IMG_4017.jpg

2,680

(306 replies, posted in NASTE)

OH SO NICE!!!

Does that mean we have to paint Doc yellow?

2,682

(18 replies, posted in Events)

BELIEVE me, I considered that, but no time to do it right.

I think we should have a YELLOW CAR Class, and MAKE Monte participate!!!

2,684

(18 replies, posted in Events)

I might get a little more excited using bodies that lend themselves more to open wheeled type cars. Like maybe some sort of super modified type cars?

Let's cut up some bodies!!!

http://www.naste.org/members/bill/IMG_3964.jpg

http://www.naste.org/members/bill/IMG_3965.jpg

2,685

(18 replies, posted in Events)

Thanks to Dave Smith I will have 4 cars for entries in the 2017 Fray. Dave built the four running chassis for me and I am very grateful! The cars run and handle beautifully! But I must say I just can't stand the looks of these cars!

http://www.naste.org/members/bill/IMG_3959.jpg

http://www.naste.org/members/bill/IMG_3961.jpg

http://www.naste.org/members/bill/IMG_3963.jpg

Yes indeed Monte. The GT Class is nothing more than an unlimited-run-what-ya-got class. I'm thinking it would be better to re-define our classes narrowing the car types and just allow new folks to run what they have in any class. We could have a stipulation similar to the existing magnet rule, that after they won a race they must comply to the rules. How much easier can you get? Cheating is fine until you win!!!

I'm OK with having classes with two divisions, but anymore than that is just a pain in the you know what to score and keep track of (like our current F1 class!). My prefference would be to NOT have any classes with divisions but I am OK with whatever the group would like to do.

With that said, at some point I would like to "re-construct" our current F1 class as well as the GT class. Maybe turn them into multiple classes?

Hey Doc, just top clarify the Scalextric GT3 cars ARE legal for the Odd Thursday Night GT Class.

I'd be happy to add the Scalextric GT3 Class to our list of classes. You would be the class sponsor Doc which means the rules, clarifications, and any changes would be your call.

Input or concerns from any other racers?

========Bill

2,689

(18 replies, posted in Events)

In preparation for next week's Fray in Ferndale race, Terry Abbott opened his doors and let us get some set up and practice time on his Buck Track. It looks like it will be Dave Smith, Anthony Schoepflin, Monte Saager, Mike Leech, and I on the Oregon Team for the 2017 Fray.

Thanks Terry for letting get some track time!

Official Results NASTE Point Series Championship Race No.12 - February 23, 2017

Le Mans Class

1 Chris Kouba 67.9 laps - 12 points
2 Terry Abbott 66.6  -  11 points
3 Dan Fritz  65.7 - 10 pts.
4 Al Christensen 64.5 - 9 pts.
5 Jeff Fields  64.2  - 8 pts.
6 Bill Bostic 63.4  - 7 pts.
7 Rico Locati  62.7  - 6 pts.
8 Greg Petrolati 62.4 - 5 pts.
9 Mitch Brooks  57.2  - 4 pts.
10 Amy Fields  57.1 - 3 pts.
11 Fernando Carvalho  52.3 - 2 pts.
12 Dick Gerhke  47.1 - 1 pt.

Lists updated as of February 23, '17 races.

February 23rd Odd Thursday at Al's Rippin' Ridin' Raceway in Portland.

We had an outstanding crowd for this Odd Thursday race, a field of 12. Welcome back to new comer Fernando Carvalho, and it was good to see Dick Gehrke stop by and run some laps with us!

The racing started off with the Can Am Class cars with Chris Kouba leading the way to the checkered flag. Dan Fritz returned to his usual second place spot. Amy Fields had an impressive drive for a third place finish, one of her best finishes to date.

Next up was the NASTE Point Series Race with the Le Mans Class cars. Chris Kouba scored another wi, this time with Terry Abbott close behind, and Dan Fritz dropping to third. First through eighth all had over 60 laps, with only 5 laps separating first from eighth. The racing was very close!

For the BRM Group C Race the field dropped to eight but the intensity went up, as usual for the BRM class! This time Al Christensen took the win followed by Chris Kouba one lap back. Dan Fritz again fought his way to third.

Last but not least was the Over 50 Class where Mitch Brooks narrowly beat out Al Christensen with Bill Bostic following a ways back in third. All the classes added up to some very close and extremely fun racing! Thanks to Al Christensen for hosting and to everyone that brought snacks!

Here are the results:

Can Am Class
1 Chris Kouba  73.7 
2 Dan Fritz  71.8
3 Amy Fields  71.3
4 Rico Locati 69..0
5 Al Christensen  68.3
6 Terry Abbott  67.5
7 Greg Petrolati  67.3
8 Jeff Fields  66.0
9 Mitch Brooks 64.2
10 Bill Bostic  58.2
11 Fernando Carvalho  50.1
12 Dick Gehrke  48.7

Le Mans - Official NASTE Point Series Championship Race - 2017 Season - Race No. 12
1 Chris Kouba 67.9 laps - 12 points
2 Terry Abbott 66.6  -  11 points
3 Dan Fritz  65.7 - 10 pts.
4 Al Christensen 64.5 - 9 pts.
5 Jeff Fields  64.2  - 8 pts.
6 Bill Bostic 63.4  - 7 pts.
7 Rico Locati  62.7  - 6 pts.
8 Greg Petrolati 62.4 - 5 pts.
9 Mitch Brooks  57.2  - 4 pts.
10 Amy Fields  57.1 - 3 pts.
11 Fernando Carvalho  52.3 - 2 pts.
12 Dick Gerhke  47.1 - 1 pt.

BRM Group C
1 Al Christensen  74.5 Laps
2 Chris Kouba 73.4
3 Dan Fritz  73.0
4 Rico Locati  71.2
5 Greg Petrolati  70.7
6 Bill Bostic  69.4
7 Mitch Brooks 68.5
8 Fernando Carvalho 56.5

Over 50
1 Mitch Brooks  66.7 Laps - 7.548 sec. Fastest Lap
2 Al Christensen 66.7 Laps - 7.591 sec. Fastest Lap
3 Bill Bostic 61.2
4 Rico Locati 56.6
5 Chris Kouba 54.0

2,693

(306 replies, posted in NASTE)

Great work day yesterday!..........

Realization this morning; I am TOO old for real WORK!

But really happy with how much we got done. We have very good paint protection on the gravity cars now. Getting close to finished with the MKI & MKII, then work will start on the Hawksbill Flyer!

All three cars are now pre-registered for the Portland Adult Soap Box Derby event in August. We are still looking for more voluteers. Volunteers are needed for track work and for assistance in the pits with the cars!

2,694

(306 replies, posted in NASTE)

I bet it will look something like this!

http://www.naste.org/members/bill/IMG_3944.jpg

2,695

(306 replies, posted in NASTE)

Thanks Hoiwe, I already know we could use any extra help we can get! Plus we will need folks who are willing to volunteer for track work for the organizers. I am planning to voluteer for early set up again this year. Early set helps with the course layout from 5:30am to 9:00am or so.

2,696

(306 replies, posted in NASTE)

The date of the race is Saturday August 19, 2017.

The actual race will probably be set to start around 10:00am and end around 4:00pm. Volunteers can sign up to help out at various times throughout the day.

2,697

(306 replies, posted in NASTE)

We need to start thinking about volunteers for the 2017 Portland Adult Soap Box Derby!

With 3 team cars we are going to need a minimum of 6 voluteers for various event duties as well as team members in the pits!

Start hitting people up NOW!!!

===========Bill

2,698

(306 replies, posted in NASTE)

Ohhhhh.....that is so NOT what I have pictured in my mind!!!!!

2,699

(306 replies, posted in NASTE)

OMG Doc....You and me dude.......we are like cerebral twins!!!

2,700

(69 replies, posted in Events)

We are more than wiling to follow your example oh masterful one! I just want to get mine on the track!