The plan for the bike is to leave it at the bottom of the run and use it to run back up the hill to get the racer transport vehicle. That way we can still go racing even if we don't have enough people to drive the racers and the transport vehicle. One plan is to set my trailer up with some sort of rack to haul at least two cars, with the possibility of Dave Smith's car, maybe three.
2,827 January 27, 2017 10:11 pm
Re: NASTE Gravity Racer Program (306 replies, posted in NASTE)
.....Uh......been there done that Doc!!!!!!
2,828 January 27, 2017 10:10 pm
Re: Big Fun at Barclay Hills Circuit last night! (8 replies, posted in NASTE)
That's what some of us (ME) do best.....TALK!!!!
2,829 January 27, 2017 3:05 pm
Re: NASTE Gravity Racer Program (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!
2,830 January 27, 2017 3:03 pm
Re: NASTE Gravity Racer Program (306 replies, posted in NASTE)
This is the front of the Mark II with the removable nose cone framework.
2,831 January 27, 2017 3:01 pm
Re: NASTE Gravity Racer Program (306 replies, posted in NASTE)
This is the Mark II before work started on Wednesday Jamuary the 26th.
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.
2,832 January 27, 2017 2:58 pm
Re: NASTE Gravity Racer Program (306 replies, posted in NASTE)
Chris in race trim
This is the view I get just before I go by him!
2,833 January 27, 2017 2:54 pm
Re: NASTE Gravity Racer Program (306 replies, posted in NASTE)
With the additional heat the nose piece cured out nicely!
Chris seemed pretty happy with the nose cone results!
2,834 January 27, 2017 2:52 pm
Re: NASTE Gravity Racer Program (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.
2,835 January 27, 2017 2:51 pm
Re: NASTE Gravity Racer Program (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.
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!
2,836 January 27, 2017 2:47 pm
Re: NASTE Gravity Racer Program (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.
2,837 January 27, 2017 2:34 pm
Re: Big Fun at Barclay Hills Circuit last night! (8 replies, posted in NASTE)
On track racing action.
The race room was full!
2,838 January 27, 2017 2:33 pm
Re: Big Fun at Barclay Hills Circuit last night! (8 replies, posted in NASTE)
More photos from Barclay Hills.
Greg, Al, and Mitch lounging in the lounge area!
The ever effervescent Chet!
Monte & Doc at it on the track
2,839 January 27, 2017 2:30 pm
Re: Big Fun at Barclay Hills Circuit last night! (8 replies, posted in NASTE)
Here's some photos from last night's race:
Barclay Hills Circuit
Chris & Jeff in the remodelled portion of the basement and location for the new track.
In my opinion, the third best dog in the world (only because he's not mine), Bigsby!
2,840 January 27, 2017 9:23 am
Topic: Big Fun at Barclay Hills Circuit last night! (8 replies, posted in NASTE)
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!
2,841 January 24, 2017 5:24 pm
Re: Projects: Done/Not So Done (259 replies, posted in Rapid Raceway)
Great photos Beau! Thanks for posting!
2,842 January 24, 2017 11:19 am
Re: Bill's Junk (240 replies, posted in Slot Talk)
I feel so much better now! Thanks!
2,843 January 24, 2017 10:58 am
Re: Bill's Junk (240 replies, posted in Slot Talk)
I just can't do the "Salvation Army" think or use the term "garbage"!!!
2,844 January 22, 2017 8:59 am
Topic: Sportsman Cars at Rapid Raceway Last Night (1 replies, posted in Rapid Raceway)
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!
2,845 January 21, 2017 8:32 am
Re: NASTE 2017 Point Series Championship Standings & Race Results (68 replies, posted in NASTE)
That's it! Doc Too!!!!
2,846 January 20, 2017 7:15 pm
Re: NASTE 2017 Point Series Championship Standings & Race Results (68 replies, posted in NASTE)
I'm way too fond of "Doc"!!!
2,847 January 20, 2017 5:40 pm
Re: NASTE Odd Thursday Night Racing Rules & Current Thread (2,170 replies, posted in NASTE)
Odd Thursday Night Racing at Rippin' Ridin' Raceway January 19, 2017.
F1 cars on the track.
Carrera Proxy Entries.
2,848 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.
2,849 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!
2,850 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