3,351

(306 replies, posted in NASTE)

Our team still needs a minimum of two volunteers to sign up. We have not had anyone officially sign up yet. I have received some "maybe" replies from a couple folks. One of the options is for Track Set Up from 5:30 am to 9:00 am. Below is the information that was sent to us by the derby officials. It includes a link to the volunteer sign up form. Please let me know if you decide to sign up.

Thanks!   ========Bill


-----Original Message-----
From: Racer Coordinator, PDX Adult Soapbox Derby <racer@soapboxracer.com>
To: PDX Adult Soapbox Derby Director <director@soapboxracer.com>
Sent: Tue, Jun 28, 2016 8:13 pm
Subject: Soapbox Derby Volunteer Position Registration

Hello Racers,

Derby is coming up quickly! We hope you’re having fun with your builds. We have a lot going on ourselves improving derby again this year. There are a lot of changes that we hope makes a safe course for all of you which should enable everyone to have a great time.

Every year some race teams have a hard time filling an all-day volunteer position. We are lining both sides of the track with snow fencing which means twice the work. All Hands On Track is necessary so I would like to offer all of our race teams to provide 2 volunteers for track set up and be done by before start. Get it done and get out! Both positions will be from 5:30am – 9am. This way all of your friends can participate in your day of derby in the pits.

I have emailed the volunteers you listed on registration but if you would get on the horn and make sure they are on the same page if you are wanting them to use this 2 volunteer position I would appreciate it.

***Please make sure your volunteer has your Team Name and #. I have attached a registry of all race teams to help.

Volunteer Sign Up Link
https://fs19.formsite.com/mttaborsoapbo … index.html

Also: Lyft is a new sponsor this year any new app downloaded using our code SOAPBOX16 will get free ride credit and derby gets $10. Share it with your friends! Everyone needs a free ride home from time to time.

Thanks,
Darcie

GEEEEEZE DOC, you gotta be more careful!!!!!''This could cut into your slot racin' time!!!!

YEAH, GOOD for you!!!!

3,354

(26 replies, posted in NASTE)

I'll host one.

OH YEAH!!!

I have a little bit of Scaley track!!!

Wow Doc, sounds like absolutely NO fun! We sure missed you at the race!

How long will you be in the hospital, and what hospital are you at?

Lists updated as of July 7, '16 races.

Odd Thursday Night racing on July 7th, 2016 -

We welcomed three generations of Morgans to our race at TooBad Motorplex, Robert, David, Seth, Sammy, and Robert. We hope you guys and a good time and we hope to see you at another race soon!

The first race of the evening was for the Can Am/USRRC Class where Monte Saager took the win with his Slot.it Alfa 33/3. Monte edged out Rico Locati by just 1/10th of a lap. The next starting grid consisted of Trans Am cars. In this class Rico Locati pushed his Scalextric '69 Camaro to the win, just 3/10ths of a lap ahead of Greg Petrolati. For the last race of the night BRM Group C cars were placed on the track track. Rico Locati again just edged out Greg Petrolati for the win. We used a "track call" format for the BRM race which made for some very exciting racing! A big thanks to all that made it out to race!

Results

Can Am/USRRC Class
1st Monte Saager  56.8 Laps + First in Can Am
2nd Rico Locati  56.7
3rd tie Bryan Dickerson  54.8
3rd tie Bill Bostic 54.8
5th Amy Fields 53.9
6th Al Christensen 53.5
7th Greg Petrolati 53.4 + First in USRRC
8th Anthony Schoepflin 50.9
9th tie Rene White 50.2
9th tie Mitch Brooks 50.2

Trans Am Class
1st Rico Locati 53.7 laps
2nd Greg Petrolati 53.4
3rd Monte Saager 51.9
4th Bill Bostic 51.7
5th Al Christensen 51.6
6th Bryan Dickerson 50.1
7th Anthony Schoepflin 49.1
8th Mitch Brooks 48.3
9th Rene White 42.1

BRM
1st Rico Locati 59.0 laps
2nd Greg Petrolati 57.2
3rd Al Christensen 56.0
4th Bill Bostic 55.4

You're welcome Rico! The "Season In The Toilet" award was a combined member effort. I can't take credit for the trophy itself as Bryan Trachsel is responsible for the design and build. My part was knowing what the suitable application and reward was for said trophy. In this case I think it was 100% on the mark! I really wish you could have made the Shoot Out! You had earned your spot with a great run in the 2016 NASTE Point Series Championship!

Holy Cow Doc!!! Take it easy and get better!!!

We'll help you down the stairs at Al's at the next race!!!!

=========Bill

3,361

(306 replies, posted in NASTE)

Hello All,

  I am looking for two people to be volunteers for the PDX Adult Soapbox Derby on Saturday, August 20, 2016. Each team is required to have two volunteers to help with track setup and/or the actual running of the race. A team volunteer signs up for "Track Set Up" from 5:30 A.M. to 9:00 A.M.  Again our team is required to have TWO voluteers for track set up.

Each volunteer will be provided with a 2016 Soapbox T-shirt, Grub, Beer/Cider and VIP entrence to our award ceramony at Chopsticks on Sandy and a super big Thank You from Portland Adult Soap Box Derby!

And of course you will be helping out our team, as well as receiving the extreme gratitude of the NASTE Gravity Racing Team!

Please let me know if you are interested!   ==========Bill

3,362

(18 replies, posted in Events)

I spent the day today working with dave Smith on our cars for the 2017 Fray In Ferndale. I can't believe how well these cars handle! Once you learn the "secrets" it is just amazing! Thanks Dave for all the help!

Notice to All NASTE 2017 Fray Team Members: we are going to be in the hunt!!!

I spent some time today working on T-Jets with Dave Smith. I've been playing with these things for over 50 years and I can't believe all that I learned about them and making them handle just today! Thanks Dave!

3,364

(62 replies, posted in Cars)

So, what time we starting the test session on the 6th?

3,365

(62 replies, posted in Cars)

Chris, I'm good with the 6th. Marked my big paper with the squares and numbers and days of the week!

Nice job Monte!

3,367

(62 replies, posted in Cars)

WHOA............your's looks like that TOO???!!!!!!!!!

Are YOU retired now????

Mine's pretty open, but only Monday through Sundays!!!

Winner's List updated from 6/23/2016 races.

There was some great racing at Al's Rippin' Ridin' Raceway Thursday night! We had a good crowd of competitors and some really close races! Thanks Al for the great snacks and fun racing!

Here's the results:

Classic Sports Car
1st    Chris        67.5 laps
2nd    Anthony    67.2
3rd    Gary    66.2
4th    Mitch    64.3
5th    Bill    63.8
6th    Rico    63.6
7th    Monte    62.6
8th    Greg    61.2
9th    Al    58.1
10th    Daniel    57.9
11th    Jeff    54.8
12th    Rene    49
13th    Burns    47.8

F1
1st    Anthony    68
2nd    Amy    64.4
3rd    Mitch    64
4th    Rico    63.2
5th    Daniel    62.8
6th    Al    61.9
7th    Bill    60.7
8th    Chris    60.3
9th    Greg    60
10th    Jeff    59.5
11th    Gary    58.4
12th    Burns    57.7
13th    Monte    56.3
14th    Rene    46

BRM Group C
1st Rico    75
2nd Chris    72.5
3rd Greg    70.3
4th Daniel    70.2
5th Al    70.1
6th Monte    65.9
7th Burns    64.9
8th Mitch    63.7
9th Gary    53.7

Over 50
1st Mitch    67.6
2nd Monte    64.2
3rd Al    63.1
4th Chris    60.1
5th Rico    56.8
6th Burns    53.7
7th Gary    44.5

3,370

(42 replies, posted in For Sale or Trade)

As most of you already know our website for tires is up and running. You can check the website www.BOSATires.com for the different tires we offer. All you local club guys need to but directly from Monte or I to get the NASTE Club price. If there are tires you want you can either leave a message here or shoot me an email message. I'm pretty close to caught up on current requests for new tire sizes to be molded. If there are tires you'd like to see us make let us know, again by posting here or sending me an email.

Thanks!   ==========Bill

3,371

(62 replies, posted in Cars)

Hey Chris, do you want to organize a test and tune day here at TooBad?

Cool! Thanks Dan!

3,373

(3 replies, posted in Cars)

Interesting info on magnets! In the early eighties when the "rare earth" magnets first hit the slot car scene we were racing HO cars. A couple of use did a lot of experimenting and also visited a business that specialized in magnets. At the time it was located on southeast 52nd. When we talked with them and showed them what we were working on they were also very interested. They introduced us to the newest hottest thing just coming out - neodymium magnets! At that time we were experimenting with them as traction magnets on HO cars. It was crazy! Anyway I experimented with them as motor magnets. Back then I was rewinding a lot of armatures for HO cars, and experimenting with different "winds". Through experiments I found a basic rule of thumb applied in regards to the ratio between a motors magnetic field and the number of laminations on the armature. If I increased the motor's magnetic field they seemed to perform better if I increased the number of laminations on the armature's plate stack, regardless of what "wind" I put on them.

As for your F1 car, for me the F1 cars are the hardest to set up and to drive! I don't know all of what Goose does, but he IS the F1 MAN........or "GOOSE"...........whichever..............

3,374

(3 replies, posted in Cars)

Nice job on the 930! That is a good one to pit against Monte! He LOVES yellow cars! Paint looks really good on this one!

3,375

(9 replies, posted in Cars)

I've used striping tape before to hide the bleed where I've taped off lines. I've always had mixed results with my masking jobs too! I do like the choice of color on that car!