Odd Thursday Night Racing at Rippin' Ridin' Raceway January 19, 2017.
F1 cars on the track.
Carrera Proxy Entries.
2,801 January 20, 2017 5:40 pm
Re: NASTE Odd Thursday Night Racing Rules & Current Thread (2,165 replies, posted in NASTE)
2,802 January 20, 2017 5:28 pm
Re: NASTE Odd Thursday Night Racing Winner's List (93 replies, posted in NASTE)
Lists updated as of January 19, '17 races.
2,803 January 20, 2017 5:18 pm
Re: NASTE 2017 Point Series Championship Standings & Race Results (68 replies, posted in NASTE)
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!
2,804 January 20, 2017 5:03 pm
Re: NASTE 2017 Point Series Championship Standings & Race Results (68 replies, posted in NASTE)
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
2,805 January 20, 2017 4:48 pm
Re: NASTE Odd Thursday Night Racing Rules & Current Thread (2,165 replies, posted in NASTE)
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
2,806 January 18, 2017 2:59 pm
Re: SOLD - The World Of Speed Museum Slot Car Track For Sale (4 replies, posted in For Sale or Trade)
Sold to an enthusiast in Grant's Pass.
2,807 January 18, 2017 7:12 am
Re: Anyone interested in an EVEN Thurs? (26 replies, posted in NASTE)
They say; "you are what you eat"!
2,808 January 17, 2017 9:02 pm
Re: Anyone interested in an EVEN Thurs? (26 replies, posted in NASTE)
I had a friend that lived on Crystal Lane off of northeast 47 avenue when we were kids. The houses on the north side of the street bordered the slew. The sewer piping in those houses dumped directly into the slew. We would go fishing behind his house and the other houses along that slew. When we heard a toilet flush and water running into the slew we would cast our bait there. The carp fishing behind those houses was always really good!
2,809 January 17, 2017 4:59 pm
Re: SOLD - The World Of Speed Museum Slot Car Track For Sale (4 replies, posted in For Sale or Trade)
They want $1,000
2,810 January 17, 2017 3:50 pm
Topic: SOLD - The World Of Speed Museum Slot Car Track For Sale (4 replies, posted in For Sale or Trade)
The World of Speed Motorsports Museum is offering its one of a kind slot-car track for sale. We acquired this track from Heidelberg Raceway in Eugene, OR with a plan to use in the museum. Unfortunately, over time we have found that we are not able to use as originally intended.
Many generous individuals volunteered their time and efforts to help us assemble the track here. We've appreciated the history and stories this track has given us, and hope that it can continue to be enjoyed by a variety of slot-car enthusiasts.
$1,000
Track Details:
-Analog Track
-Approximately 12' x 24'
-SRT program. Runs on a COMPAQ PROLINEA MT 4/66 computer
-Runs 1/32 or 1/24 scale analog cars.
-Constructed out of MDF Particle Board
-Non magnetoc braid.
-Runs off of 2 car batteries and has a trickle charger to charge these
We would prefer to keep the base platform, but this is negotiable.
**BUYER IS RESPONSIBLE FOR PICK-UP AND REMOVAL**
Due to the size, it will be necessary to cut this track into separate pieces and be reassembled after moving.
2,811 January 17, 2017 2:33 pm
Re: Anyone interested in an EVEN Thurs? (26 replies, posted in NASTE)
Very informative! Thanks Doc!
2,812 January 16, 2017 10:45 am
Re: Anyone interested in an EVEN Thurs? (26 replies, posted in NASTE)
I'm in!!!!
New generation gravity racers on display in the Scuderia Kouba Works Shop?
2,813 January 14, 2017 9:09 pm
Re: Urethane Tires (42 replies, posted in For Sale or Trade)
Oh yeah!......She'd just LOVE that!!!
2,814 January 14, 2017 12:33 pm
Re: Urethane Tires (42 replies, posted in For Sale or Trade)
Well, I might make an exception in that case! Although the box is heavy and I do have a long set of stairs from the "Room" to the garage/track!!!
2,815 January 14, 2017 10:35 am
Re: Urethane Tires (42 replies, posted in For Sale or Trade)
Local racers - we are to the point now where we offer so many different tires it is no longer feasible for me to bring ALL our offerings to the track on race day. If you are in need of tires, or there are tires you are looking for, please send me an email or post a message here to let me know what you're after so I can bring those particular tires along with me to the track on race day. Please pass the word along as it seems not everyone checks in here regularly.
===========Bill
2,816 January 12, 2017 9:00 pm
Re: good call (4 replies, posted in NASTE)
The snow out here is not going away. With the temps so low what snow the sun does melt during the day just turns to ice. The roads around us are slicker now than when it first snowed!
2,817 January 12, 2017 12:54 pm
Re: Projects: Done/Not So Done (258 replies, posted in Rapid Raceway)
Here's a photo of Blake's finished NASCAR Infinity Dodge Challenger built by Howie.
2,818 January 12, 2017 9:38 am
Re: Mounting Hard Plastic Bodies on Pin Tube Chassis (14 replies, posted in Modifications)
As a matter of fact, that IS Mr. Saager's chassis, and body.
The pin tube body mounting system has been around forever, and for mounting clear plastic bodies it is nearly perfect! When mounting a new clear body you can see where the tubes are and just push the pins through the body into the tube. It's when you can't see through the body that I start having trouble!
2,819 January 11, 2017 8:32 pm
Re: Mounting Hard Plastic Bodies on Pin Tube Chassis (14 replies, posted in Modifications)
These photos show how well the body fits on the chassis when done. The body is nice and flat to the bottom of the chassis, just as it should be. The body did not require any final sanding or grinding to make it level with the bottom. It came out perfect first try.
2,820 January 11, 2017 8:30 pm
Re: Mounting Hard Plastic Bodies on Pin Tube Chassis (14 replies, posted in Modifications)
In this photo you can see how the leading edge of the tape lines up with my silver mark on the bodie's rocker panel. This ensures that the chassis will be located correctly in relation to the wheel well arches/openings and locate the wheels/tires correctly.
Here you can see how the chassis lines up with the silver referrence marks on the body when mounting is completed.
2,821 January 11, 2017 8:24 pm
Re: Mounting Hard Plastic Bodies on Pin Tube Chassis (14 replies, posted in Modifications)
After completing the first side, use the same method to drill the pin holes in the other side of the body. It is critical that the edge of the tape lines up with whatever front or rear referrence point you are using on the chassis.
2,822 January 11, 2017 8:22 pm
Re: Mounting Hard Plastic Bodies on Pin Tube Chassis (14 replies, posted in Modifications)
This is the type of thumb drill I use for drilling the pin holes through the body.
Carefully drill through the body using the aluminum tape as a guide for the hole's locations.
After you complete drilling the holes, check the fitment of the body to the chassis.
2,823 January 11, 2017 8:19 pm
Re: Mounting Hard Plastic Bodies on Pin Tube Chassis (14 replies, posted in Modifications)
The tape clearly shows where the holes should be drilled through the body for the pins.
I use the dress maker's pin to make a small indentation to keep my drill bit from slipping while starting to drill.
2,824 January 11, 2017 8:05 pm
Re: Mounting Hard Plastic Bodies on Pin Tube Chassis (14 replies, posted in Modifications)
After the aluminum tape is marked the body can be placed on the block. Be sure to maintain the correct front to rear orientation in relation to which side of the body/chassis you are working on. Many times there are slight differences between left side and right side chassis dimensions.
Place the body bottom side down flat against the block, and slide it up against the aluminum tape. Be sure the leading edge of the tape lines up with the referrence mark for the leading edge of the chassis. The tape will hold the body in place on the block.
2,825 January 11, 2017 7:48 pm
Re: Mounting Hard Plastic Bodies on Pin Tube Chassis (14 replies, posted in Modifications)
With the side of the chassis stuck to the aluminum tape, with your finger lightly rub the tape against the chassis pin tubes to leave an impression in the tape. I then use dress makers pins to punch a hole through the aluminum tape and into the pin tubes. This marks the pin tube holes in relation to the chassis position.
Mark both pin tube holes and remove the chassis from the block. After removing the chassis you have a piece of aluminum tape attached to the side of the block with the chassis pin tube locations clearly marked. Again, I do this one side at a time.
