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Posted for Dennis Hart at Hawksbill Station:

Yee Haw!

Congratulations to Bill Bostic for his winning of the First Annual Billy Bob 300 NASCAR International Race of Champions held last nite at the challenging Hawksbill Station Raceway in beautiful rural Warren.  Bill completed 307 laps followed by Tracy Flood with 297 and Monte Saager in 3rd with 283 before a crowd of four enthusiastic spectators ( Tim, Victoria, Charlotte & Lilly ).  Actually, I was surprised anyone showed up in the heat and not surprised that the races did not get started until 8 as it required going up to the warm shop attic.

Speaking for myself, it was a good learning experience resulting in some changes at Hawksbill.  Firstly, non-magnet racing is a non-starter here.  There is simply no way to keep a car without them in the slot on those heavily banked Carrera turns.  Be advised to put a magnet in any car you plan on racing.  There are many other ways to level the playing field.  Secondly, in the future, I am asking those who wish to eat dinner here ( our pleasure ) to kindly RSVP for such at least two days in advance.  Of course, you are always welcome for snacks and drinks provided for you and all guests without an RSVP.  Hospitality - yes!  Waste - no, thank you.  Along that same line, certificates for winning will be made up and presented at the following race or mailed at your request.  Minimum of three people in a racing class for awards.

Next race event here will feature two separate events.  First, a short "Texas Whip Out" ( ANY car ) sprint of 2 minutes in each lane followed by a 200 lap GT/LMP qualified IROC of 50 laps ( not minutes ) in each lane.  Date and specifics to follow.  Not to complain, but a slightly better turnout would be nice ( Its just as far from there to here as from here to there ).  Also, I honestly appreciate any suggestion or idea that might make racing here more attractive to you.  Thanx.

With Warmest ( no kidding ) Regards,

- Dennis

P.S. - I'm planning to live forever.
         So far. so good !

Check out the new photos in the "Gallery" section. Race No.1 is covered in "NASTE 2014 Racing Season".

List edited 9/6/2013

Odd Thursday Night Racing at TooBad Motorplex on September 5th.

Wet, windy, and cooler tonight for a change. Eleven racers made it out for some laps. My Granddaughter Cailin was visiting, so I reversed the order of the classes from how we usually race so she could race in the GT Class (Papa Track Owner Executive Privilege Rule - established 9/5/2013). Chris Kouba supplied a field of 1/24 BRM Porsches for an IROC race to close out the evening. However the race was cut short because we brutally abused the cars and broke the guide flags on two of them. We apologize Chris! Thank you for your patience and understanding, not to mention your generosity!

All in all another fun night of racing! Thank you to all that came out!

Here are the results:

GT Class:

1st Bryan Trachsel 55 laps
2nd Chris Kouba 54
3rd Tracy Flood 53
4th Bill Bostic 52
5th Glenn Heath 52
6th Gary "Goose" Gossett 52
7th Cailin Dunbar 51
8th Tyler Petrequin 51
9th Bryan Dickerson 51
10th Greg Petrolati 46
11th Perry Petrequin 40

Classic Sports Car Class:

1st Greg Petrolati 49 laps
2nd Bryan Trachsel 49
3rd Bill Bostic 48
4th Tracy Flood 47
5th Gary "Goose" Gossett 46
6th Bryan Dickerson 46
7th Chris Kouba 45
8th Tyler Petrequin 42
9th Glenn Heath 40
10th Perry Petrequin 38

BBQ photos:

This one pretty well sums it up. Slot racing is serious business!

BBQ photos:

Terry Abbott and Bart Currie deep in discussion.

Larry Cockerham and Kerrie Skinner on track.

Gary "Goose" Gossett slot racer and volunteer cookie tester.

BBQ photos.

H.O.R.O. HO Racers of Oregon was established in the early 1980's and ran races through the 80's. Here are some of the original members; L - R, "Big Al" Blanchard, Larry Cockerham, Bill Bostic, Glenn Heath, Kerrie Skinner, Bart Currie, and Dave Smith. Kerrie was the first HORO Point Series Champion, as well as the first NASTE Point Series Champion.

BBQ photos.

The arrival of the legendary Kerrie Skinner. Kerrie was the first NASTE Point Series Champion in 1997, 17 years ago!

Al Blanchard greeted by Glenn Heath.

"Big" Al Blanchard and Larry Cockerham.

BBQ photos:

Dennis Hart and Tyler on track while Perry heads for a corner.

Gary "Howie" Howard and Beau Frazier - NO they didn't get in a fight. Howie has my GT-1 car parts in his hand. He was nice enough to offer to finish it up for me.

Victoria Saager, Glenn Heath, Dave Smith, and Dorothy Abbott deep in discussion.