After three runs the brake on the Hawksbill Flyer was wasted and it's day was done! Getting her stopped at the end of the run was not an easy task, she just wanted to keep going!
3,327 September 29, 2016 10:03 pm
Re: NASTE Gravity Racer Program (306 replies, posted in NASTE)
Here's Chris' new gravity racer. Fresh out of the garage, and it performed perfectly! It is a beautiful machine!
3,328 September 29, 2016 10:01 pm
Re: NASTE Gravity Racer Program (306 replies, posted in NASTE)
Today we took the Hawksbill Flyer and Chris Kouba's new car to our secret test area. The goal was to establish some baseline data using a GPS device during the test runs. We located an ideal spot and marked off a starting point for consistancy, and for future use in comparison tests.
This was my first high speed run in the Flyer, and I'll tell you it scared the crap out of me! Chris' first run in his new car was pretty uneventful as it handled and ran like a dream! After my first run we tightened up the steering adjustments on the Flyer which made the next two runs much less dramatic! After three runs Chris had posted a top speed of approximately 38 MPH. The Flyer set her fastest speed to date at just over 43 MPH! On my third run I totally used up the brake in stopping the car at the end of the run, so the Flyer was done for the day. Chris' car however had performed so well he decided to go ahead and run it all the way to the bottom of the mountain. Chris took off on a 2.5 mile test run raising his posted top speed to 43 MPH! These test runs are so valuable in getting a feel for the car and with the GPS giving us some actual data for comparison tests. It was an AWESOME day!
A big thanks to Beau Frazier and Dennis Hart for coming out and assisting in this endeavor. We could not have acco,plished all we did without you guys!
==========Bill
3,329 September 27, 2016 5:48 pm
Re: NASTE Odd Thursday Night Racing Rules & Current Thread (2,141 replies, posted in NASTE)
I can give you a ride home if you need it Doc.
3,330 September 27, 2016 11:23 am
Re: NASTE Odd Thursday Night Racing Rules & Current Thread (2,141 replies, posted in NASTE)
Hey Doc,
We are planning a test run of the Hawksbill Flyer and Chris' gravity car before the race. We may be out on the hill until about 3 pm or so. I will leave the garage door open for you and you can just come on in. I'll also leave the track on and ready to go. We should be back at the track no later than 3:30 pm. Just make youself at home. Diane wil be here if you need anything.
3,331 September 26, 2016 9:55 am
Re: BRM Racing in Tacoma 9/23-24 (17 replies, posted in Events)
This set of turns was really tricky. Monte quickly mastered them.
That blur down the straight would be our Group C Porsche 962. Thanks Chris for not only supply the cars for us to race, but spending the time to tune, pit and repair to keep us in the running!
3,332 September 26, 2016 9:52 am
Re: BRM Racing in Tacoma 9/23-24 (17 replies, posted in Events)
Our Group C entry at speed.
Alan Smith scoring.
Monte Smooth Saager at speed.
Our Group C entry under hard braking....make that just braking....these cars DO NOT brake hard!
3,333 September 26, 2016 9:47 am
Re: BRM Racing in Tacoma 9/23-24 (17 replies, posted in Events)
Alan Smith our host and Scale Auto Racing Center owner.
3,334 September 26, 2016 9:41 am
Re: BRM Racing in Tacoma 9/23-24 (17 replies, posted in Events)
Sorry for the photo delay, been nursing a slot car hang-over!
This is the six lane track we raced on. A long front straight and some tight turns in the gutters.
And this is why we call him Smooth, as evidenced by the calm look as he fights to control his excitement!
Another calm, cool, and collected participant! He has the 40 minute stare down!
3,335 September 25, 2016 7:12 am
Re: BRM Racing in Tacoma 9/23-24 (17 replies, posted in Events)
It was a great race! Highlights for me: LOTS of track time, didn't get much sleep, found a good coffee place, LOTS of track time, spent time with good friends, excellent racing, ......................did I mention not much sleep, and LOTS of track time?????
3,336 September 22, 2016 2:53 pm
Re: NASTE Gravity Racer Program (306 replies, posted in NASTE)
I scouted three potential sites for testing of the gravity racer. The first road was way too rough. Road two was way too steep. But, the third road was perfect! On this road within a two and a half mile stretch there are multiple inclines with varying degrees of incline, and various curves from sweepers to hair pins. I believe we can make multiple runs with very minimal traffic interference if any. I only saw one other vehicle the entire time I was on the road.
So now I need volunteers to commit some time for testing. I'd like to establish a performance baseline we can test against after making improvements to the racer. Who's up for some road testing of the Hawksbill Flyer? I'd really like to get this done within the next two weeks, or by October 9th.
3,337 September 20, 2016 3:03 pm
Re: NASTE 2017 - New Era (42 replies, posted in NASTE)
The NASTE 2017 Point Series Championship begins with the September 29th Odd Thursday Night Race at TooBad Motorplex.
For the first 6 races the Odd Thursday Trans Am Class will be raced for points.
Point races will be the second race scheduled at each Odd Thursday Night Race.
3,338 September 18, 2016 10:09 pm
Re: NASTE Gravity Racer Program (306 replies, posted in NASTE)
I would suspect it may match that helmet..............
3,339 September 18, 2016 5:13 pm
Re: NASTE Gravity Racer Program (306 replies, posted in NASTE)
After a successful run in the 2016 Portland Adult Soap Box Derby, Team NASTE has decided to go with a two car team for 2017!
The plan for the Hawksbill Flyer at this point is for some upgrades to try to improve the cars performance. Chris Kouba decided to field a second car using a three wheel design.
Chris Kouba is well on the way to completion on the second car. Chris started construction on Friday. These photos were taken Saturday night! Obviously Chris is a Master builder in scales other than just 1/32!
3,340 September 17, 2016 1:27 pm
Re: NASTE Odd Thursday Night Racing Rules & Current Thread (2,141 replies, posted in NASTE)
THAT's what we want to hear (shameful plug inserted here)!
3,341 September 16, 2016 9:12 pm
Re: NASTE Odd Thursday Night Racing Rules & Current Thread (2,141 replies, posted in NASTE)
Last night's Odd Thursday racing at Al's Rippin' Ridin' Raceway was exciting! We had some of the closest, hardest fought battles we have seen. It was amazing to see some many heats where all three racers were on the same lap and just feet apart throughout the entire race. I addition to racing three of our normal Odd Thursday Night Classes, we raced the second Oregon round of the Pony Car Proxy for Trans Am cars. Thanks to Al for hosting, and to everyone that brought out goodies and snacks!
Here's the results-
Le Mans Class:
1 Chris 66.3Laps
2 Gary 65
3 Daniel 64.3
4 Monte 62.5
5 Mitch 61.9
6 Greg 61.8
7 Al 61.7
8 Bill 60.3
9 Amy 56.2
10 Dennis 54.7
11 Jimmy 48.4
12 Jeff 40.7
Can Am Class:
1 Chris 70.3 Laps
2 Daniel 69
3 Bill 68.7
4 Monte 68.1
5 Gary 67.4
6 Greg 65.8
7 Amy 65.4
8 Al 64.5
9 Jeff 62.9
10 Mitch 62.5
11 Dennis 55.9
12 Jimmy 55.5
BRM Group C Class:
1 Chris 73.2 Laps
2 Al 72
3 Daniel 70.9
4 Bill 69.9
3,342 September 14, 2016 7:07 pm
Re: NASTE Odd Thursday Night Racing Rules & Current Thread (2,141 replies, posted in NASTE)
Doc, Al says you're good to come by early, around 3:00pm!
3,343 September 14, 2016 7:07 pm
Re: NASTE Odd Thursday Night Racing Rules & Current Thread (2,141 replies, posted in NASTE)
Doc, Al says you're good to come by early, around 3:00pm!
3,344 September 14, 2016 2:10 pm
Re: 2017 NASTE Point Series Championship (17 replies, posted in Race Rules)
Yes, just as it is now. The points races will be the second race of the evening. That should give everyone a chance to be there by the start of the point race.
3,345 September 14, 2016 2:08 pm
Re: NASTE Odd Thursday Night Racing Rules & Current Thread (2,141 replies, posted in NASTE)
I hear ya there Doc!
I'll shoot Al an email and see if he will be open by 3 pm.
3,346 September 14, 2016 11:31 am
Re: 2017 NASTE Point Series Championship (17 replies, posted in Race Rules)
Thanks Rico. It will be interesting to see how the races progress. I will make adjustments if necessary, but I am optimistic at this point.
3,347 September 14, 2016 6:07 am
Re: 2017 NASTE Point Series Championship (17 replies, posted in Race Rules)
My mistake Mitch, sorry!
The date of the first points race is September 29th. I made the correction to the original post.
Thanks Mitch!
3,348 September 13, 2016 9:47 pm
Re: NASTE Odd Thursday Night Racing Rules & Current Thread (2,141 replies, posted in NASTE)
How early do you want to come by Doc? The race is at Al's.
I can give you a ride home.
3,349 September 13, 2016 8:47 pm
Re: 2017 NASTE Point Series Championship (17 replies, posted in Race Rules)
For the last 20 years I have been the promoter and organizer for the NASTE Point Series Championship. For this season I have decided to move the championship to the Odd Thursday Night racing venues.
I have always felt that a racer's participation in this slot car hobby is just as important as the racer's finish position, or how well they can build a car. Anyone that puts forth the effort to attend events and participate deserves to be rewarded for that effort in addition to how they may finish the race. For those reasons ALL of the scheduled point series races will count towards a racer's final point total this year. There will be no "throw out" races. Since there are a total of 18 races for this years series, it is improbable to think most racers will make all the races. I feel those that do deserve the extra points.
There will be 3 classes of cars raced. Each class will be raced for 6 consecutive races before switching to the next class.
There will be no "sign up" for the series, and no "fees". I will be tracking points just as I did when NASTE first started. Everyone that races in the races designated as "Point Races" will be in the series. If you don't care, that's fine just ignore the stats. If you do care, good luck and have fun!
===============Bill
3,350 September 13, 2016 8:35 pm
Topic: 2017 NASTE Point Series Championship (17 replies, posted in Race Rules)
New Championship Rules for 2017
NASTE Racing Guidelines and Championship Series Rules
Goal
To promote long-term participation in local slot car racing by following guidelines that promote fairness and friendly competition.
Assumptions
People participate in this activity for a variety of reasons. Any effective guideline must have some advantages for everyone, from the competitive scratch builder to the casual social participant. A good policy will be defined by its accepted use over time. Track owners are key to achieving this goal, as they can implement whatever policies or rules that they wish on their own property regardless of any guidelines.
NASTE Racing Guidelines
Race Events
Pre-Race Notice - Car classes, acceptable modifications and any other race requirements or special rules will be posted on the official NASTE website. Events elligible for Championship Series points, will be posted on the NASTE website calendar and the words “NASTE sanctioned” will appear in the race notice.
Awards – The winner of the series for 2017 will have their name engraved on the NASTE Point Series Championship trophy.
Results – Scores and race results will be posted on the NASTE website.
Corner Marshal – When not racing, racers are expected to take a turn at corner marshalling or otherwise providing support to the event.
Race Event Format and Venues
For 2017 NASTE Point Series Championship races will be held in conjunction with Odd Thursday Night races currently held at TooBad Motorplex and Rippin’ Ridin’ Raceway. One race per night will be a “points race”, normally the second class raced for the evening. The class of car raced for points on a particular night will be posted on the NASTE Calendar along with the race dates and track location.
The 2017 racing season will consist of one race held at each Odd Thursday Night Races starting on September 29, 2016, and ending on May 25, 2017, for a total of eighteen races.
Car Classes – Each Odd Thursday Night race event will include one race for points (the second race of the night). One class of car will be raced for six consecutive races, with points awarded corresponding to each racer’s finish position. To start the 2017 season the NASTE Trans Am Class will be raced for the first six races. Cars must be compliant to the rules listed on the NASTE website for the Odd Thursday Night Trans Am Class.
The next six races will be for the Le Mans Class of cars. All cars must be fully compliant with the rules listed for the Odd Thursday Night Le Mans Class.
The last six races will be held for Classic Sports Car Class cars. For the NASTE Point Series Championship the Classic Sports Car Class of cars must be compliant with the rules as listed for the Odd Thursday Classic Sports Car Class, Division I ONLY. Division II cars will NOT be legal for the point series championship. Specifically, legal cars will be limited to solid non-articulating chassis and 7mm maximum rear tire contact patch.
Race Format – The second race of the night at the NASTE Odd Thursday Night Races will be raced for championship points. Each point race will be one round of racing with three minute heats. Racers will race one heat on each of the tracks lanes.
Championship Series Rules
NASTE Sanction - The words “NASTE sanctioned” will appear on race notices that earn Championship Series points. Casual, unposted or other races do not.
Points – Each Championship Series racer’s points will be tracked for the racer’s overall finish position in each race. Overall finish positions are based on the finish scores of all the participating racers. Racers have 30 days to challenge posted event results. After that it’s “too bad”.
Current NASTE Championship Series point standings will be posted for all to see on the NASTE website.
Racer’s scores from all of the NASTE Point Series races they participate in will count towards their final point total.
Points will be awarded as follows: One point will be awarded to each racer for each competitor they beat. For example: last place finisher gets 1 point, next to last finisher would get 2 points, and on up to the race winner. If there were 21 racers the winner would receive 21 points, if only 15 racers the winner would receive 15 points.