That's OK MItch, I'll put you down as "hopefully"!
2,727 July 9, 2017 9:51 am
Re: NASTE Gravity Racer Program (306 replies, posted in NASTE)
We have our third official volunteer! A big thanks to Beau Frazier for registering for Track Set up from 5:00 am until 2:00 pm for our #12 NASTE / Hawsbill Flyer Team!
If anyone else would also like volunteer, or if you someone who would like to be part of the Derby, I'm sure the organizers would be very appreciative of any additional volunteers we could muster up!
We still need people to help out in our pit areas also! So far my pit crew list shows Jimmy Jones, Dave Smith, John Bostic (Pusher), Greg Dunbar (Pusher), Chris Kouba (Driver), Jeff Cochan (Driver), Jenny Burns (Driver), Rico Locati (Driver), Troy Hart (Pusher), Al Christensen, Dick Gehrke, Dennis Hart (Driver - Formula 8 Class Director).
The official PDX Derby volunteers are:
Jeff Burns - #21 Portland Charter Schools / MKII Team - Morning Set Up & On Course Crowd Safety 5:00am - 2:00pm
Bill Bostic - #2 Scuderia Kouba / MKI Team - Tow Back Crew 8:00 am - 4:00pm
Beau Frazier - #12 NASTE / Hawksbill Flyer Team - Morning Set Up & On Course Crowd Safety 5:00am - 2:00pm
We could still use people to help out in our pit areas! If you're interested please let me know!
Thank you to all!
==========Bill
2,728 July 7, 2017 7:23 pm
Re: NASTE Gravity Racer Program (306 replies, posted in NASTE)
We still need one volunteer for the Portland Derby duties!
2,729 July 4, 2017 7:10 am
Re: NASTE Odd Thursday Night Racing Rules & Current Thread (2,204 replies, posted in NASTE)
One more comment before I start working on packing and moving more crap which is pretty much my all consuming life now!
When it comes to the split classes, it is a nightmare from a scoring standpoint trying to keep track of who's in which class and their overall as well as divisional finish. From an administrative or record keeping standpoint I would race the classes/divisions individually. If there is no concern or interest in detailed finish results, then who cares run 'em all together.
2,730 July 3, 2017 9:30 pm
Re: NASTE Odd Thursday Night Racing Rules & Current Thread (2,204 replies, posted in NASTE)
That sounds good to me Rico. I have also thought for quite sometime that our classes need some restructuring. The classes as written were good starting points points for our group, but just like the cars we're racing our group has evolved. We still need to be mindful of those just getting started, but at the same time we need better structured rules for the more skilled racers and builders. With some thought and discussion I know both goals can be met! We need to hear from the newer racers as well! Jeff Burns posted some good points, and I know Jeff and Amy probably have some good perspective having worked their way up from new comer status. Fernando has also had some good comments.
2,731 July 3, 2017 1:19 pm
Re: NASTE Odd Thursday Night Racing Rules & Current Thread (2,204 replies, posted in NASTE)
In regards to the Thunderslot cars, there are currently no restrictions on that brand in the rules. Let me know if we need to add something.
2,732 July 3, 2017 6:57 am
Re: NASTE Odd Thursday Night Racing Rules & Current Thread (2,204 replies, posted in NASTE)
GT Class rules updated - NSR & Racer brand ban removed.
2,733 July 3, 2017 6:51 am
Re: NASTE Odd Thursday Night Racing Rules & Current Thread (2,204 replies, posted in NASTE)
I'm fine with lifting the ban.
I'll make the changes in the rules now.
2,734 July 2, 2017 3:59 pm
Re: NASTE Odd Thursday Night Racing Rules & Current Thread (2,204 replies, posted in NASTE)
Results from the June 29th race:
GT3
1 Daniel 67.3
2 Al 66
3 Chris 65.8
4 Jeff 65.7
5 Monte 65.7
6 Greg 65
7 Mitch 62.8
8 Amy 58.4
Can Am
1 Chris 72.3
2 Daniel 70.6
3 Al 70
4 Monte 69.5
5 Mitch 68.6
6 Amy 67.5
7 Jeff 66.4
8 Greg 64.6
BRM
1 Al 74.2
2 Chris 72.8
3 Daniel 71.2
4 Monte 71
5 Mitch 65.4
Over 50
1 Mitch 69.5
2 Al 67.5
3 Chris 64.8
4 Monte 61
2,735 June 27, 2017 10:36 am
Re: Discussion of Classic Sports Cars ECT. (28 replies, posted in Cars)
I'd be happy to tune anyone's car, but I am NOT cheap!!! It is NOT the quality of the tune, it is your satisfaction that counts, and if it is SLOWER you're wanting then I AM your man!!!
2,736 June 27, 2017 8:00 am
Re: Bill's Junk (240 replies, posted in Slot Talk)
That was one of our worries Mitch, the 205 bridge or worse yet I-5 bridge. But being retired we figure we will only occasionally have to come back to Oregon and we can do so outside of the terrible commute hours. Or if we by chance run into a traffic jam, we can just turn around and go home! For my Odd Thursday Night Racing I will be headed in the opposite direction as the majority of the traffic. I made that commute for a few years before I retired when I was working in Vancouver. It was a piece of cake as I took the airport exit off 205 to go home, which is the same exit I would use to go to Al's. The 205 south backup generally starts at that exit or just past it. Bad news is there probably won't be any Odd Thursday Night racers at my place. The flip side of course is that I should be able to win a few!
2,737 June 27, 2017 7:53 am
Re: NASTE Gravity Racer Program (306 replies, posted in NASTE)
The car is so low I'd have to mount it on top!
2,738 June 26, 2017 9:45 pm
Re: Discussion of Classic Sports Cars ECT. (28 replies, posted in Cars)
Well put Jeff!
2,739 June 26, 2017 9:16 pm
Re: NASTE Gravity Racer Program (306 replies, posted in NASTE)
OH YEAH.....The HORN!
Well I thought I was done.............
2,740 June 26, 2017 8:24 pm
Re: Bill's Junk (240 replies, posted in Slot Talk)
So here's the latest update on our move:
We have found a house in Vancouver and the offer we submitted was accepted. We had the home inspection today and all went very well. We are proceeding and with any luck should be able to complete the move in August. The house is located 1 mile directly north of the Vancouver Mall. Here's five key elements in our decision to move across the river into Washington: 1. This house fits our needs and fulfills our wants almost perfectly. 2. This house is almost 1,000 square feet smaller, one level, and is not costing us more than our current house is worth. 3. The property taxes are $2,500 per year less than our current taxes. 4. There is room on the lot to build a medium sized shop (roughly double car garage size). 5. This house is $100K LESS than anything else comparable that we have looked at (YES $1 times ONE HUNDRED THOUSAND)! And then of course there is the fact that I HATE Multnomah County, almost as much as I HATE PORTLAND!!!
So there you have it. Sorry if you are disappointed in me. I tried my best to remain an Oregonian, but it just did not make sense.
Me and my junk are headin' north!
========Bill
2,741 June 26, 2017 8:12 pm
Re: NASTE Gravity Racer Program (306 replies, posted in NASTE)
I may take them off for the PDX Derby. Depends on how much they slow the car down in testing!!! They're mostly for the mountain roads!
If it don't make it faster it ain't gonna be on it!!!...........I KNOW the flames are gonna make it MUCH FASTER!!!!
2,742 June 26, 2017 8:09 pm
Re: Molotow Chrome Pens (8 replies, posted in Modifications)
I know Mitch has used one with excellent results!
2,743 June 26, 2017 4:00 pm
Re: NASTE Gravity Racer Program (306 replies, posted in NASTE)
Race ready, bring on the PDX Derby!
Wheels discs installed.
Yes mirrors! I want to see the look on Chris' face when I go by him!!!!
Hard to believe I fit in there!
Not built for 2nd Place!
2,744 June 26, 2017 6:31 am
Re: It's a MAJOR award! (7 replies, posted in NASTE)
AGREED!....But it could use illumination from a recessed spot light in the ceiling!
2,745 June 26, 2017 6:30 am
Re: Molotow Chrome Pens (8 replies, posted in Modifications)
Thanks for the info Mitch!
2,746 June 25, 2017 2:35 pm
Re: It's a MAJOR award! (7 replies, posted in NASTE)
A MAJOR award!!!
Congrats on winning the 21st running of the NASTE Point Series Championship!
(I was really expecting a selfie which would have been most appropriate!)
2,747 June 25, 2017 10:05 am
Re: NASTE Gravity Racer Program (306 replies, posted in NASTE)
So far we have ONE volunteer for the PDX Derby organizers. Thanks to Jeff Burns for stepping up to the plate. I realize that this is pretty much an all commitment and although the work takes you away from the rest of team in the pit area your participation is GREATLY appreciated! Volunteers are as much a part of our team as anyone! Please keep in mind the volunteer commitment this year is more time than last year, and it can get hot up on the mountain. The race organizers supply water but plan to be on your feet most of the day.
The perks include a free PDX Derby T-shirt (20th anniversary this year!), beer/Cider and VIP entrance to our award ceremony at Chopsticks on Sandy Blvd. and a super big Thank You! And probably the best perk of all is the opportunity to have track side view of the race in some otherwise restricted areas!
2,748 June 25, 2017 9:57 am
Re: BRM Race - LOCAL (69 replies, posted in Events)
Chris took photos of the finish screen results.....
...........I know who won!!!
2,749 June 24, 2017 9:19 pm
Re: BRM Race - LOCAL (69 replies, posted in Events)
Yes, what an awesome day of BRM racing!
Thank you Howie for letting us hold this race at Rapid Raceway! We always really enjoy racing on your fantastic track!
And thanks to Chris Kouba for introducing us all to these great BRM cars, and for always helping us out with tuning and repairs!
2,750 June 21, 2017 9:28 am
Re: NASTE Gravity Racer Program (306 replies, posted in NASTE)
I know the race is still more than a month out, but we still NEED 3 volunteers for PDX Derby Race duties. The online sign up is up and running and the sooner volunteers sign up the better the choice of duties! If you'd like to volunteer NOW is the time to sign up!