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(42 replies, posted in Rapid Raceway)

Nice Rico. I like it. Glad there is some building going on during this Covid deal.

Ted has two controllers for sale.

One is a third eye, 1 yr. or so old. $200.00.

The other one is a Difalco. Almost brand new, used only in practice. $200.00.

Either one of these is a good buy.

Ted's phone #541-410-4518.

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(49 replies, posted in Rapid Raceway)

Thanks for keeping us updated Zack. It will be so nice to hit the tracks again and actually race, that is what the hell these cars are for! And of course to BS and have a good time!

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(139 replies, posted in Rapid Raceway)

Yes, there was a scheduled race yesterday, but not enough showed up to have one! So we tweaked and practiced and drank coffee, ate cookies etc and BS'd and had a good time any way.

The next race is scheduled for Dec. 5th. We will see what happens then!

Maybe I can get Bill to post a picture I sent him last night.

http://www.naste.org/members/bill/RapidRCWY112020.jpg

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(31 replies, posted in Cars)

Nice!

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(84 replies, posted in NASTE)

Back in the day ( '60's/'70's ) 1% meant that 1% of motorcyclists were bad, like the Hells Angels. I have a lunch box in the shop that I used to carry my lunch in and  I painted a Harley on it with the 1% . I was one Bad Ass! Yea right!! Ha, Ha.................etc!

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(139 replies, posted in Rapid Raceway)

Never mind, I found out.

283

(139 replies, posted in Rapid Raceway)

Who is Mavis Beacon? Slot racer? Running for president? A hot rodder? What??

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(258 replies, posted in Rapid Raceway)

I mentioned the headlight class at last nights race and asked how many were interested. I got enough hands in the air to go ahead with building the car. This will be a next season class and we will have a chassis session for this between this season and next ( summer ) for those that are interested. This class will have a special race at Rapid Raceway next season copied after the Rapid 500 and the Rapid Grand Prix.

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(139 replies, posted in Rapid Raceway)

I really appreciate the racers turning out for a race and it is a good time. Also thanks for taking care of that braid issue. I need to replace the braid, I know I have said that before!

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(5 replies, posted in Rapid Raceway)

Points for the 2021 season:

Early Sportsman after two races:

Howie.................30+22=52
Bob.....................29
Ted.....................28+29=57
Fly Racing............27
Bill......................26+27+53
Zack...................25+30=55
Beau...................24+19=43
Rico....................23+24=47
Terry...................22+26=48
Bart....................21+20+41
DC Dynamo..........20
Scott.................19+25=44
Marty..................18
Gearloose.............28
Jeff.....................23
Tommy.................21

Because of the Covid this is the final point standings for Early Sportsman.

Track records have been updated as of today ( 11-8-2020 ).
Zack set two class records at the 11-7-'20 race. Early Sportsman and NASTRUCK.

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(139 replies, posted in Rapid Raceway)

Results of the Early Sportsman race on Nov. 7, '20:

                                         Laps.             Fast time.         Points.

1st..............Zack................386................4.263................30
2nd.............Ted..................369................4.527................29
3rd..............Gearloose.......361................4.592................28
4th..............Bill...................353................4.814................27
5th..............Terry................327................5.130................26
6th..............Scott...............322................?........................25
7th..............Rico.................314................?........................24
8th..............Jeff..................305.................5.109................23
9th..............Howie.............297.................4.819................22
10th............Tommy............296.................5.620................21
11th............Bart.................273................5.495................20
12th............Beau................219................4.826................19

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(41 replies, posted in Rapid Raceway)

Results of the Nov. 7, '20 race:

                                             Laps            Fast time.

1st.................Ted...................230...................4.166
2nd................Zack.................229...................4.751
3rd.................Howie..............224...................4.873
4th.................Bill...................206.....................?
5th.................Scott...............198....................5.175
6th.................Bart.................140...................5.608
7th.................Beau................53.....................?
8th.................Gearloose.........DQ.

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(258 replies, posted in Rapid Raceway)

Speaking of night racing..................I am in the process of building a car with head/tailights. The body is a Team Bluegroove Chaparral F2. I am trying to make it easy as possible for racers to participate. I am building this car with my Flexi chassis from one of my Can-Am cars. I am thinking a racer could take a chassis from his Can-Am car and just install this body. This body has a 4" wheelbase. This would be spec class and the Flexi chassis would have to be approved.  This may lead to another chassis session!  I do not have the rules all done yet. This would be a new class for the next season.

I would like to have comments on what you all think about this.

I will send Bill a few pics. of the progress so far so he can post them.

http://www.naste.org/members/bill/rapidchap1.jpg

http://www.naste.org/members/bill/rapidchap2.jpg

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(26 replies, posted in NASTE)

Bill; I promise I will have my own car next year! Thanks for the loaner. The race was a lot of fun and the BS session along with the food and goodies made it all well worth it. I believe we can get the turnout up for next yr. How long has the NASTE Halloween race been going on?

Yea,  I know they aren't worth much and I will cut into it. Just had to have somewhat of an excuse because I wanted to put the project off for now and get into something else!

Geez; this morning I was ready to cut the factory wrap off of the #83 box when I noticed the manufacturing date of 1988! 32 yrs. ago, mmmmmm now what?

I think this is going to be my entry in the Springwater 500 next time. It is still sealed from the factory! Found it in the shop yesterday. This was driven by Lake Speed, a national kart champion before he moved on to the NASCAR circuit. I hope I have some purple paint left!
http://www.naste.org/members/bill/nascarkit.jpg

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(3 replies, posted in Rapid Raceway)

Zack, I have used 3/32nd. tube as such, it works for me.

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(139 replies, posted in Rapid Raceway)

Results of the Early Sportsman race on Oct. 17, '20: 

                                       Laps       Fast time        Points 
                                       
1st.    Howie....................377.........4.710...............30
2nd.   Bob........................367.........4.688...............29
3rd.    Ted........................364.........4.836...............28
4th.    Fly Racing..............356.........4.805...............27
5th.    Bill.........................354.........4.866...............26
6th.    Zack......................346.........4.721...............25
7th.    Beau.....................345..........4.720..............24
8th.    Rico......................341..............?..................23
9th.    Terry.....................338...........5.176..............22
10th.  Bart......................258...........5.564..............21
11th.  DC Dynamo..........216...........4.628..............20
12th.  Scott....................170...........5.120..............19
13th.  Marty....................DQ............4.874................1

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(41 replies, posted in Rapid Raceway)

Results of the Oct. 17, '20 race:

1st.    Zack...........................229 laps.
2nd.   Ted.............................226
3rd.    Bob............................225
4th.    DC Dynamo................217
5th.    Beau..........................205
6th.    Marty.........................203
7th.    Bill.............................202
8th.    Howie........................195
9th.    Bart...........................170
10th.  Fly Racing..................163
11th.  Rico...........................163
12th.  Scott.........................130

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(41 replies, posted in Rapid Raceway)

Doc Doom; we would like to have you join the 1/24th. gang. I have an extra controller you can use if you can make it here. Perhaps someone has a car and truck to lend.

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(41 replies, posted in Rapid Raceway)

Man Rico, that truck looks very nice. You do realize that it COULD get scratched up a little in the heat of battle! Might even get some additional paint on it from other trucks in the area! See ya. this Sat. I hope.

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(33 replies, posted in Rapid Raceway)

Mitch and any one else who may need screen: I have PLENTY of it!