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From Goose:

The two class suggestion sounds good. Questions; What is the break in years between the two classes? Do we have enough model variety available to use in each of the two classes,without everyone using the same style car? Even if we use the 20k (i like) motor rule, this does not allow a box stock mrrc 21,500k motor car to run. I still ask do we allow the larger size Carrera cars? In the second class the use of 25k motor is fine with me, but i am not in favor of magnet use, will this cause some people to tear up cars from spin outs-could be costly?

My suggestions on the rules was to allow a low cost entry "Vintage" car. And to allow "modified" more costly cars in the other classes. Each class scored separately like f-1 class. I wanted to keep from having a run-away class by mod cars over rtr style (cost effect) class cars, which you're 2 class does address. Also i wanted to allow the use of any of the body styles in any of the 3 classes to keep some variety, similar to the way we run our f-1 classes with different year/style cars running at same time. good idea's Greg.
More thoughts/suggestions please. Bill, remember you are the referee here.

Goose

Submitted for Goose:

I also would like to see this class. What years are we considering 1964-1974? How about we trade/rotate group c class with can/am?
I would like to see a max motor rpm of 19,500/19,800, these motors are cheap to replace. "No sponge tires allowed". Do we allow the larger size Carrera cars? I do see a problem with mrrc chap 2c ff-050 21,000 rpm motor, the fly f-1 used a ff-050 @ 19,500 rpm, but i do not know it it is available. I see several classes required-see below.

"Vintage" class; start with a out of the box rtr car, (fly, slot-it, other?) see motor rule, replace rear tires (only). "Following allowed for all classes"; allow removing material from bottom of interior-do not cut thru, lowering of body at mounting posts, no fender opening/lower sills cutting (inside fender clearance allowed). Weight allowed.

"Vintage Mod"(ified) class; see motor rule, use plastic or resin body, with plastic or resin chassis (some resin kits come with chassis), ok to use set screw wheels.
mrrc chap 2c body to be eligible for this class. Weight allowed.

"Vintage Pro" class; see motor rule, use plastic or resin body, with plastic or "brass" scratch built or purchased chassis, ok to use set screw wheels.
mrrc chap 2c body to be eligible for this class. Weight allowed.

Goose

Aaaaaaaaaaaaaahhhhhhhhh!!!!! I have THAT A1 GP.......from Randy's!!!!

I assume the YELLOW Buick is for Monte's benefit???

.................it seems to me you're FLAT OUT on EVERY track!!!!

In this past year Bob Nakamura introduced us to a new class of racing at The Gorge Raceway.  For those unaware, Bob held a race for Scalextric Trans Am cars in stock configuration.  The rules were quite simple, only allowing a change of the guide shoe braid. The race was a huge success, and this class of cars proved to be a lot of fun to race.

With that in mind NASTE will be adding races to the normal NASTE IROC series races at tracks that support magnetic traction racing in 1:32 scale. These races are designed to support and cultivate the Trans Am Class already established by Bob. In addition it will give those racers that choose to compete in Bob’s Trans Am races a chance to compete more often and get more use out of their cars. These NASTE races will be referred to as the NASTE Trans Am Cup. Points will be tallied and recorded for each race in regards to racer’s finish position with a NASTE Trans Am Cup winner crowned at the end of the season.

At the NASTE races hosted by Autumn Hills, Penguin Point, TooBad Motorplex, and of course The Gorge Raceway, after the conclusion of the normal NASTE IROC races, one race for the Scalextric Trans Am Class cars will be held. This race will consist of one round of racing, and is open to any racer that wishes to compete. There will be no divisions within the class in regards to the racers level of skill or ability. This will not be an IROC race, but there may be loaner cars available. Again this race is designed primarily to give racers that have cars to compete in Bob Nakamura’s Scalextric Trans Am races more opportunities to race their cars. Please do not assume there will be loaner cars available at each race, or for all racers.

One last note regarding the rules; Bob set this class up with just the one modification allowed regarding braid replacement. In addition to that change, cars for the NASTE Trans Am Cup are allowed to use Paul Gage urethane rear tires. The tires must be mounted to the stock rear wheels only. Cars legal for the NASTE Trans Am Cup races will be referred to as NAK-Spec.
There you have it. Even MORE fun for the NASTE 2016 racing season!

==============Bill

The Gorge Trans Am Challenge Rules:
1966-1972 Trans Am cars by Scalextric only. All cars will be out of the box stock. No modifications other than changing the pick up braid. No adding of weight allowed.

NASTE Trans Am Cup – NAK-Spec Rules:
Cars must comply with The Gorge Trans Am Challenge Rules. In addition, Paul Gage urethane tires are allowed for use on the stock rear wheels.

I hear ya!!!

They probably heard of Larry!!!

Huh????

You guys are most welcome!  I'm glad we are getting good use out of the track, and it's great to be able to race and have fun with so many good people! This month completes our third straight year of Odd Thursday Racing at TooBad Motorplex! I'm looking forward to much more!!!!

Darn........I'd buy it if it was 4 lane!!!!............................ok, maybe not..................

Lists updated from July 9, '15 race.

July 9th race results-

Chris Kouba finished first in the Over 50 Class with his Cox Ford GT40 Roadster.

Over 50 Class results:
1st Chris Kouba 54.0 laps
2nd Rico Locati 53.1
3rd Goose Gossett 51.4
4th Beau Frazier 51.3
5th Al Christensen 50.8
6th John Morse 47.0
7th Bill Bostic 45.5
8th Mitch Brooks 45.3
9th Howie Howard 45.2

Chris' winning Cox Ford GT40 Roadster "Custom"......