2,726

(306 replies, posted in NASTE)

.....Uh......been there done that Doc!!!!!!

That's what some of us (ME) do best.....TALK!!!!

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(306 replies, posted in NASTE)

This is the "Chase" bike Dave Smith donated to the gravity racer project. Since Dave stopped by the shop the first time and dropped off the bike, Chris and I have been able to "set the hook" and Dave is now in the process of building his own gravity racer! Thanks for the scooter Dave, and welcome to the madness!

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2,729

(306 replies, posted in NASTE)

This is the front of the Mark II with the removable nose cone framework.

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2,730

(306 replies, posted in NASTE)

This is the Mark II before work started on Wednesday Jamuary the 26th.

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This is the rear portion of the Mark II after the sub structure was added for the rear bodywork, and the re-inforcement for the tow hook.

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(306 replies, posted in NASTE)

Chris in race trim

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This is the view I get just before I go by him!

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2,732

(306 replies, posted in NASTE)

With the additional heat the nose piece cured out nicely!

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Chris seemed pretty happy with the nose cone results!

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2,733

(306 replies, posted in NASTE)

Chris redesigned and rebuilt the steering column in the Mark I. It now has a quick release steering wheel as well as a larger steering shaft.

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2,734

(306 replies, posted in NASTE)

Chris applied fiberglass resin directly over the blanket, being sure to keep the blanket tightly stretched over th frame work.

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Lamps were used over the resin work and a small electric heater was placed under to warm things up as the shop was pretty cold!

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2,735

(306 replies, posted in NASTE)

Before the evening race at Barclay Hills on January 26th, Chris, Dave Smith, and I got together for a work session on the gravity racers. The work on the Scuderia Kouba Mark I and Mark II is coming along quite well! Both car's chassis are nearly ready for the paint booth.

Chris started construction of the bodywork on the Mark I. He will be using a fiberglass nose piece extending to the cowl. Here is covering the framework with a cotton blanket.

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On track racing action.

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The race room was full!

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More photos from Barclay Hills.

Greg, Al, and Mitch lounging in the lounge area!

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The ever effervescent Chet!

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Monte & Doc at it on the track

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Here's some photos from last night's race:

Barclay Hills Circuit

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Chris & Jeff in the remodelled portion of the basement and location for the new track.

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In my opinion, the third best dog in the world (only because he's not mine), Bigsby!

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Thanks Chris for letting us abuse you cool three lane circuit last night! What a blast! Close tight racing all night!

You basement came out beautifully! The snacks and drinks were awesome, and I also enjoyed watching the You Tube videos of past NASTE races on your big screen TV!

2,740

(258 replies, posted in Rapid Raceway)

Great photos Beau! Thanks for posting!

2,741

(221 replies, posted in Slot Talk)

I feel so much better now! Thanks!

2,742

(221 replies, posted in Slot Talk)

I just can't do the "Salvation Army" think or use the term "garbage"!!!

There was some excellent racing at Rapid Raceway last night. The Sportsman class was on the grid first. Even though these cars are decades old they are still a blast and provide some of the closest racing you'll ever see! The car that won the race was running an original Bob Hanna designed and built Econo Car chassis, number 98 to be exact. I know of at least two other chassis raced last night that were also Hanna originals.

After we thrashed the Sportsman cars the GT3 class cars took to the track. These cars are plain fast and handle great! I'd like to thank Howie for loaning me a car to race with!

All in all, what a fun night of racing! Thank you Howie!

That's it! Doc Too!!!!

I'm way too fond of "Doc"!!!

Odd Thursday Night Racing at Rippin' Ridin' Raceway January 19, 2017.

F1 cars on the track.

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Carrera Proxy Entries.

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Lists updated as of January 19, '17 races.

Unbelievable, after 10 races we have a tie in points for first place, and the racer with the most wins is in third, 4 points down! Last night Monte scored his first point series race win for 2017. We have had six different winners in 10 races so far this season. And Doc reclaimed his seat in the second place finish spot! Time to rethink that nickname Doc. I'm thinkin' Doc Deuce instead of Doc Doom!

With 8 races to go, I don't forsee any decline in the action!

Official Results NASTE Point Series Championship Race No.10 - January 19, 2017
Le Mans Class
1 Monte Saager 68.0 laps - 11 points
2 Dan Fritz  67.2  - 10 points
3 Al Christensen  67.1  - 9 pts.
4 Rico Locati 66.3.5  - 8 pts.
5 Chris Kouba  65.5  - 7 pts. - 7.680 fastest lap
6 Terry Abbott 65.5  - 6 pts. - 7.688 fastest lap
7 Jeff Fields  65.4  - 5 pts.
8 Bill Bostic  65.1 - 4 pts.
9 Greg Petrolati  64.5  - 3 pts.
10 Amy Fields  58.0 - 2 pts.
11 Mitch Brooks  64.3  - 1 pt. N/C car failure/finished with backup car

Al Christensen hosted some fantastic Odd Thursday night racing yesterday. The night started off with controller BBQ provided by Rico, followed by some very close racing in the F1 class. The F1 class race was followed by the Le Mans class NASTE Point Series Race, where the racing was again very close. For the final hours of racing we raced the Carrera Proxy cars which provided excitement for racers and corner marshals alike. After all the trigger pulling and car re-slotting Monte Saager had won both NASTE races, and his car posted a first place finish in the Carrera Proxy. Nice racing Monte!

Results:

F1 Class
1 Monte    67.3
2 Jeff    66.9
3 Daniel    66.8
4 Al            65.9
5 Mitch    63.4
6 Greg    63.0
7 Chris    62.8
8 Bill           60.9
9 Amy    60.6
10 Terry    57.9
11 Rico    57.1

Le Mans -  Official NASTE Point Series Championship Race - 2017 Season - Race No.10
1 Monte    68
2 Daniel    67.2
3 Al            67.1
4 Rico    66.3
5 Chris    65.5 - 7.680 fastest lap
6 Terry    65.5 - 7.688 fastest lap
7 Jeff    65.4
8 Bill            65.1
9 Greg    64.5
10 Amy    58.0
11 Mitch    64.3 - N/C Car Failure/Switched to Backup Car