Monte, as a past participant here is what I think are some problems with the enduro. 1. Yes it is a long drive for us (but that does not usually stop me). 2. As I've aged I don't enjoy long drawn out events as much as I used to. 3. At the event I attended there was almost no time for a break to rest or eat. 4. I no longer enjoy racing slot cars in the dark. 5. The BRM Trans Am cars we raced in the event I attended, handled like crap! 6. Compared to conventional 1/24 scale slot cars, all the BRM cars handle like crap. 7. Although I am accustomed to racing cars that handle like crap, doing it for a full 50 minute heat is absolutely NO fun in my book! (I'm sure it's the "old guy" thing again!). 8. Turn marshalling a corner for 50 minutes straight is even less fun than racing a car for 50 minutes straight!...........So 8 reasons why I'm pretty sure I'm out again this year! Sorry guys!
277 October 7, 2024 8:39 am
Re: Rapid 500 on Oct. 5, 2024 (4 replies, posted in Rapid Raceway)
Here are the results after the first round of racing:
The second round results were added to the first round to determine the overall winner.
The on track racing was followed by the bench racing!
278 October 7, 2024 8:36 am
Re: Rapid 500 on Oct. 5, 2024 (4 replies, posted in Rapid Raceway)
The entire field of 11 cars were beautiful and well built!
Pit work includes snacks at Rapid Raceway!
There is usually quite a bit of discussion going on in the pits.
279 October 7, 2024 8:32 am
Re: Rapid 500 on Oct. 5, 2024 (4 replies, posted in Rapid Raceway)
As one of the season kick-off races, the Rapid 500 is one of the premier races of the local racing season. This is a long, tough race, and you don't win it with just some good luck. It is a total of 64 minutes of power on, on track racing time. To win requires a very good car and a very good drive. There is no time or room for mistakes. This race is hard on equipment. Car failure and break downs are common place during this race, and this year was no different. So congratulations are due to all those that placed well, and to those that just plain finished! Thank you Howie for another fantastic Rapid 500!
The track was busy during pre-race practice.
There was a lot of activity in the pits prior to the start of the race.
Bart ended up spending a lot of time inspecting the underside of his car. He burned up two motors on his way to the finish!
Al had his race face on even before the green flag dropped!
280 October 4, 2024 12:13 pm
Re: NASTE Odd Thursday Night Racing Rules & Current Thread (2,170 replies, posted in NASTE)
Daniel Fritz (A.K.A. Doc) has established himself as one of the top racers in the Portland area by winning the 2024 NASTE Point Series Championship. In adition to being an excellent racer/driver, Doc is an accomplished car builder and tuner. His quality built chassis and beautiful paint jobs are also well known in the Proxy Racing world. Congratulations to Doc on his third NASTE Championship title and his overall racing success!
281 October 4, 2024 12:02 pm
Re: NASTE Odd Thursday Night Racing Rules & Current Thread (2,170 replies, posted in NASTE)
Race results from October 3rd race:
282 October 4, 2024 11:52 am
Re: NASTE Odd Thursday Night Racing Rules & Current Thread (2,170 replies, posted in NASTE)
Race results from Septemeber 19, 2024:
283 October 2, 2024 6:57 am
Topic: Proposed Races South of Portland! (0 replies, posted in Events)
Racers, looking for some feedback on a couple proposed race ideas for early December. Patrick Hurley is hoping to put on a race in either Springfield at Pelican Park or in Salem on the old Junction City track. Portland racers could possibly car pool down for a race? Let us know what you think!
"Just wondering, If we had a Hard body Nascar race at Pelican Park on a Saturday in early December, do you think we would get any guys from the Portland area ??" - Patrick Hurley
"FYI, The owner of the Junction City track, which is now located in Salem , Said he was interested in hosting a race in late November or early December, think we would run 4"flexi LMP/ GTP. Hawk 7 motor or the Hawk 7 BB, Jk chassis or Champion Turbo must have front wheels that function, not flipped up. Located in SE Salem would have it on a Saturday. Probably run this instead of a Hard body race @ Pelican Park. Do you think any of the Portland guys would be interested? It's a fast track. Most of us really enjoyed it." - Patrick Hurley
284 September 28, 2024 8:37 am
Re: New Track at TNT Motor Sports Complex! (11 replies, posted in Track)
I stopped by Tim's place yesterday to check on his track progress. He has all the braiding done and has started on the wiring. I helped him get the yellow lane running with a couple temporary connections. I ran the first complete laps on the track with a Flexi and a Thunderslot McLaren. This is going to be a very nice track!
285 September 24, 2024 2:53 pm
Re: First PASER Monday (2 replies, posted in Gorge Raceway)
Thanks for opening up Bob! Although we did not have a lot of participation, it was still agreat time! Even with his first few laps at The Gorge, Mike sure showed he is an up and comer!
286 September 17, 2024 8:05 am
Re: the 2024 Patriot 500 at Springwater Raceway! (4 replies, posted in Springwater Raceway)
The driver's meeting took place just before the start of the race:
An impressive starting grid!
287 September 17, 2024 8:03 am
Re: the 2024 Patriot 500 at Springwater Raceway! (4 replies, posted in Springwater Raceway)
The pit area was evidence of the preparation by the racers!
288 September 17, 2024 8:01 am
Re: the 2024 Patriot 500 at Springwater Raceway! (4 replies, posted in Springwater Raceway)
The season opened with a great event! I captured a few photos at the race.
289 September 16, 2024 4:56 pm
Re: The McInSlot Mule by Kirk Smith (4 replies, posted in Cars)
I'm not sure what kind of plans Kirk has for chassis production. I do know this design works very well!
290 September 15, 2024 6:51 am
Topic: the 2024 Patriot 500 at Springwater Raceway! (4 replies, posted in Springwater Raceway)
The 2024-2025 Slot Car racing season is underway. The 2024 edition of The Patriot 500 at Springwater Raceway is in the books. The format this year consisted of a mixed group of hardbody NASCAR classes from PASER, OSCAR and NWTS. All cars were raced together and scored in one of 2 groups: Angle winder or Inline. Each group was scored separately, with the first 3 places in each group receiving an award plaque. The highest lap total overall received a separate plaque. Springwater Raceway always provides close racing, unexpected circumstances and just some plain old bad luck. A BIG thank you to those who came from Seattle WA, Eugene OR and Bend Or. Along with a dedicated local group of racers. Thank you, Cap’t Kirk, for doing Tech and assisting as race director. A total of 17 racers competed on a 6 lane rotation, with 4 minute heats. Each racer had 48 minutes of track time. Captain Chaos won the Racers Choice Award for his #28 Havoline Thunderbird. And now….. The Results:
ANGLE WINDER Class:
Name -- Laps
1st. NakNak (Bob N.) 501.2
2nd. Bartman 415.9
3rd. Mike Guthrie 378.0
INLINE Class:
1st. Prozack 479.6
2nd. Gary Tipton 464.4
3rd, Al (Meat) 443.9
4th. DC Dynamo 440.5
5th. Fly Racing (Craig) 436.2
6th. Patrick Hurley 410.6
7th. Professor Fate (Jim) 405.3
8th. Rico (Chet) 396.6
9th. Bad Billy 388.8
10th. Scary Gary 378.3
11th. Jerry Weddle 348.6
12th. Capt. Chaos 309.0
13th. The Stig (Michael) 129.5
14th. Herb McRobert (DQ) 421.3 (Changed cars)
OVERALL FINISHING ORDER:
NAME -- LAPS -- CHASSIS
1st. NakNak (Bob N.) 501.2 2NASTE
2nd. Prozack 479.6 OSCAR
3rd. Gary Tipton 464.4 OSCAR
4th. AL (Meat) 443.9 OSCAR
5th. DC Dynamo 440.5 NWTS
6th. Fly Racing (Craig) 436.2 RATTLE CHASSIS
7th. Bartman 415.9 2NASTE
8th. Patrick Hurley 410.6 OSCAR
9th. Professor Fate (Jim) 405.3 OSCAR
10th. Rico (Chet) 396.6 OSCAR
11th. Bad Billy 388.8 OSCAR
12th. Scary Gary 378.3 OSCAR
13th. Mike Guthrie 378.0 2NASTE
14th. Jerry Weddle 348.6 OSCAR
15th. Captain Chaos 309.0 OSCAR
16th. Michael (The Stig) 129.5 OSCAR
17th. Herb McRobert (DQ) 421.3 OSCAR
291 September 6, 2024 7:34 am
Re: NASTE Odd Thursday Night Racing Rules & Current Thread (2,170 replies, posted in NASTE)
Results from the Spt. 5th race:
292 September 2, 2024 5:49 pm
Re: New Track at TNT Motor Sports Complex! (11 replies, posted in Track)
This bank is the same radius, and has the same degree of banking as Inslot's Checkered Flag.
This will be the more challenging end of the track!
293 September 2, 2024 5:47 pm
Re: New Track at TNT Motor Sports Complex! (11 replies, posted in Track)
Made a trip to Tim's to check on the TNT track progress. There is some color down and Tim was touching up some of the braid recess routing. The track circuit is complete and Tim is making excellent progress! I'm looking forward to geting some laps in on this beauty!
294 August 30, 2024 6:14 am
Re: NASTE Odd Thursday Night Racing Rules & Current Thread (2,170 replies, posted in NASTE)
Race results from August 29th:
295 August 17, 2024 8:47 pm
Re: Open Track this Friday! (2 replies, posted in InSlot's Checkered Flag Raceway)
Well....I'm not sure I actually believe it!!!
Congrats Douglass!!!!!
296 August 17, 2024 7:23 am
Re: NASTE Odd Thursday Night Racing Rules & Current Thread (2,170 replies, posted in NASTE)
Race results from August 15, 2024:
297 August 16, 2024 11:30 am
Re: Used 1/32 cars for sale! (15 replies, posted in For Sale or Trade)
You're welcome Jim.
Are you going to Bob's NASCAR race at Springwater? I can bring them with me. Or I can bring them with me to Tommy's race.
========Bill
298 August 16, 2024 8:38 am
Re: Used 1/32 cars for sale! (15 replies, posted in For Sale or Trade)
Hey Jim,
Here's an update on the cars I have for sale on your list:
the 2 Elf 6 wheels = Both SOLD
Fly GT40 Playboy = SOLD
White / Blue Ford GT (no numbers, with wing) = Scalextric $10 - set aside for you.
Ferrari 250LM = SOLD
Parts bin:
Cobra Daytona = SOLD
White / Blue MRRC Cobra = Repaired, now a complete like new car (was a new in the box car with a cracked pinion gear). $25 - set aside for you.
Green Mirage (looks like GT 40, no numbers) = Old Scalextric - no motor. $10 - set aside for you.
#2 Grand Sport Corvette = Monogram/Revell missing tires & guide flag. $10 - set aside for you.
299 August 9, 2024 6:25 am
Re: NASTE Odd Thursday Night Racing Rules & Current Thread (2,170 replies, posted in NASTE)
Race results August 1st, 2024:
300 August 6, 2024 6:29 am
Topic: Open Track this Friday! (2 replies, posted in InSlot's Checkered Flag Raceway)
The track will be open this Friday Aug. 9th.
Doors will be open at 9:00 am.
Doors will close when the last guy leaves!