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SUNDAY, August 14th - 9 AM to Noon
Road Testing of the completed, but untried "Hawksbill Flyer"
Meet at 9 AM at the Hart's place in Warren
We will proceed to Scappoose/Vernonia Hwy just North of Scappoose 4.5 miles toward Vernonia
Following about an hour or so of road tests we will retire to the Varsity Grill in Scappoose for a no-host lunch and celebration. All are invited to witness and cheer us on
August 20th is bearing down on us !!
A special " Thank Yous !" to Bill and NASTE ! - DH
Thanks Al, we can definitely use you! Dennis will be there at 7:00am to unload the racer and set up the pit area. I think his son Troy and Jimmy are going to be with him but could definitely use extra hands. Rico and I will be at the track at 5:00am as set up volunteers until 9:00am. So we need all the help we can get in the pit area before 9:00am!
One day of rest, then I'll be back in the traffic tomorrow morning with the trailer headed for the coast!
Sorry I missed the race Monte. We were in Medford at noon, and in traffic from 3pm to 6:45pm!!!!
Just got this update from our Team Engineer Evil Jimmy Jones.
Our Crew Chief/Builder/Driver has finsihed up the Hawksbill Flyer and she is ready for competition! I must say Dennis did an AWESOME job on this project and the car is beautiful! I know you will all agree! This is something we can all be proud to be part of!
Thank you Dennis for letting us be part of this fantastic project and adventure!
Don't forget to come out to Mt. Tabor on August 20th for the race and to support our team!
Oh you were clear enough......I guess my thought was I'd probably never see it again!
Thanks for the support Monte, but I'm thinkin' you might be over-estimating my value!
The trailer will be at the beach..............of course if'n I'm leavin' for slot car stuff, she might tell me to take it with me, or to put it somewhere.................!
If I come back from the beach to attend, leaving Diane at the beach, can I come live with you afterwards?
Ooooooooooooooooooooooooooh, thanks, leavin' me out!!!!
This update from our Crew Chief/Driver Dennis Hart:
"Bill and Diane, Charlotte and I all attended the racers meeting yesterday at the track. All of our questions were answered and we all walked the track noting important safety features and getting a real close look at its details. All very positive and encouraging. Also relieving some of my honest concerns regarding design choices that we made during construction. I am convinced that we will have some strong competition, but a GOOD chance of winning this major event. Not a "walk in the park", but real contenders !
Also, the "Flyer" is now complete ( other than livery ) and ready for final road testing. The batteries on my camera krapped out, but pictures will be soon forthcoming.
I must brag a little here. She is beautiful and fast thanks to Al, Mitch, Jimmy, Charlotte and especially Bill who has been my strong right arm through this long and challenging process. Without any of them the "Hawksbill Flyer" would have remained a pile of assorted materials. Please do plan on attending and (or) assisting at our pit. This should be a GREAT event !
Lastly, road trials will take place soon. Keep tuned for the place, time and secret location. It will be in the Scappoose area and followed by a no host post trial bash and rally at the "Varsity Bar and Grill" in preparation of the big event Saturday, August 20th at Mt. Tabor in Portland. EVERYONE IS WELCOME !
- Dennis
'She flies like a hawk, the wind her lover."
Can't do that date Chris. Diane and I will be at the beach. My calendar is totally booked until the week of August 22nd!
The date for the Portland Adult Soap Box Derby is quickly approaching! Saturday August 20th is THE day! Mark your calendars!
We have the minimum two volunteers our team needs for track set up. What the team needs now is confirmation from those that wish to participate as the pit crew. We are going to need pit crew members to help load and unload the car, get it ready to participate, and man the pit area. We need some pit crew members that can show up as early as 7:00 am. This was a fun event to watch last year, and I am sure it will be even more fun this year as a participant! This is your chance to join in! It doesn't cost you a dime! So come out, watch and root for team NASTE, or participate if you can!
Please let Dennis or me know if you can commit to helping out in the pits. The NASTE Gravity Racer Team needs you!
==========Bill
I have HO track Doc!!!
Yes, thank you Nakamura's! It was a fantastic race, very fast and close at the end of over 400 laps! The food was excellent and plentiful.
Glad you're back home Doc! Let me know if you need somebody to come over and set up a track next to your bed!
SORRY FOLKS, THE TEST RUN ORIGINALLY SCHEDULED FOR JULY 31ST HAS BEEN POSTPONED!
A new date for the next test run will be posted soon. Please stand by!
No need to worry, not a GPS!
That is the monitor for the rear facing camera. I think Dennis wants to see the look on their faces when he goes past them!!!!
SORRY FOLKS, THIS TEST RUN HAS BEEN POSTPONED!
A new date for the next test run will be posted soon. Please stand by!
Latest update from our Crew Chief Dennis:
The construction is DONE!
All that remains is sanding, priming, painting and livery.
We have scheduled another test run for next Sunday the 31st. Noon at Dennis' place, done by 2 PM.
Come and check out the Hawksbill Flyer in person!!!
Glad the surgery went well Doc!
You have all our best wishes for a speedy recovery! We're missin' you on the track!
Stay on the mend Doc. We all missed you last night at Al's! We'll be glad when you're able to get back to racing!
Hey Smooth,
Can I have the January 14 date?
The Hawksbill Flyer with body work in place:
The driver's accomodations:
The work session went well yesterday, very productive. We were able to complete the fabrication and installation of the remaining major body panels. The car is nearing completion! The car is now fully functional with all the mechanical aspects finished. Only the cockpit panel is left to fabricate, and then it is time for some minor body work, bondo, sanding, and then the paint.
Our official test session was cancelled yesterday due to mechanical issues with our transport vehicle. We did however give it a short run down Dennis' driveway. Keep in mind there is very little incline to Dennis' driveway, and with just a slight push, due partially to the fact the Flyer ran away from me and I couldn't keep up, the Hawksbill Flyer gained speed very quickly! Also notable was the fact Dennis had to negotiate an ess type turn going down the driveway, and a full lock 90 degree left turn onto the street. The turning manuvers scrubbed off very little speed and the Flyer travelled 30 yards down the slightly uphill grade of the street! One thing is for sure, the Hawksbill Flyer is FAST!
At the top of the priority list for the next work session is an official test run. The next test run will be on the road, longer and with increased incline. It WILL be exciting!
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