My pleasure Rico!
I think I usually have more fun than anybody!
4,551 April 16, 2014 7:13 am
Re: NASTE Odd Thursday Night Racing Rules & Current Thread (2,171 replies, posted in NASTE)
4,552 April 15, 2014 8:10 pm
Re: NASTE Odd Thursday Night Racing Rules & Current Thread (2,171 replies, posted in NASTE)
April 15th, Odd Thursday Racing on Tuesday Evening. It was a very casual evening of racing tonight. There was only six of us, so we kept it low key with no actual races, just a lot of practice, tuning, and fun!
4,553 April 13, 2014 6:44 am
Topic: NASTE 2014 Season - Race No. 15 (5 replies, posted in NASTE)
Hey, I think we're getting the hang of this digital stuff!!!
Thank you Monte for another lesson in the art of racing digital slot cars. The team enduros on your digital track are always exciting and fun!
Thanks Victoria for those delicious pizzas!
And thank you Dorothy for all the fantastic treats!
Oh yeah, congrats on your win Dorothy!!!!
4,554 April 11, 2014 5:12 pm
Re: Scaleracing National Final in Tacoma (12 replies, posted in Events)
I spoke with Alan of 132slotcar.us today on the phone. I don't know Alan well and this was the first time I had an opportunity to really talk with him. We had a good discussion about the race in Tacoma. Alan has a real concern about any disappointment or issues I had with the race, as well as any issues any other racers may have had. We talked quite awhile about the details of the race, and he helped me understand why he decided to run the Team Enduro format. Alan put it very well when he said; "it's difficult to bring different groups of racers together, especially when they are used to racing under their group or club's rules and formats. Everybody does it a little differently". That's probably not an exact quote, but I believe it conveys Alan's message.
As I said before, I had a good time at Alan's race. NASTE runs out of town are always fun! It was great to see old friends in the Tacoma area, and to meet some new people. The BRM and Scaleauto cars were great performers, and the track was lots of fun to race on! So here's a couple things I now know for sure. After speaking with Alan I know his next event will be even better, and I look forward to getting to know him better! And...........I WILL GO BACK!
Thanks Alan! -------------------Bill
4,555 April 10, 2014 4:28 pm
Re: Scaleracing National Final in Tacoma (12 replies, posted in Events)
You're welcome Chris, and yes, Tracy uses the "biglog" address.
We have a NASTE race coming up at Howie's 1/24 Rapid Raceway. We should get together with Dave Smith and Bryan Trachsel to discuss what cars we would like to race there. Dave Smith has the 1/24 Parma FCR chassis cars we raced at Edgewater in Salem, and of course we have the NASTE '55 Chevys. I know the BRMs would run well there if we could swing it. I could put the pink motor back into my Bud car, so I could supply two cars to race.
4,556 April 9, 2014 4:45 pm
Re: NASCAR. (7 replies, posted in Rapid Raceway)
Howie just put an order in for chassis. He will have them available for purchase at Rapid Raceway, along with parts.
4,557 April 9, 2014 9:57 am
Re: Scaleracing National Final in Tacoma (12 replies, posted in Events)
It was really nice to see some of the Seattle/Tacoma area guys again, and to get the chance to meet some new people. The track was fun and challenging, and there were a lot of good cars and drivers. I should have made the trip up on Friday. I was really looking forward to racing my own car, as I had spent some time and money getting it ready. I was not expecting a "team" enduro type of event for the BRMs. It was fun, but I would have rather raced my own car in an individual race. I did not see where the race was advertised as a "team" race. I saw were rental cars were available, but no mention of a "team" race where only one car would be used. I understand there was some consideration for what was felt to be a "large" number of racers in attendance, although I do not feel 20 racers is a large number of entries to deal with. Overall I feel Saturday's events could have been better planned. As for our Oregon racers, I thought we all did very well on a track most of us were unfamiliar with. Had I known the races were going to be team events, I probably would not have attended or built a car to meet the class specs. Don't get me wrong, I had a very good time, just disappointed in the race formats.
-------------------Bill
4,558 April 9, 2014 9:42 am
Re: NASCAR. (7 replies, posted in Rapid Raceway)
Great format Howie!
There is some excellent racing going on at rapid Raceway! The atmsophere friendly and the racers are eager to help new enthusiasts! If you have thought about racing 1/24 you owe it to yourself to come and check out what's happening at Rapid Raceway! The Schoeler chassis cars Howie has introduced make building a car much easier than scratchbuilding, and the cars are proving to be competitive with the scratchbuilt cars. This NASCAR series should be lots of fun!
4,559 April 9, 2014 7:12 am
Re: Scaleracing National Final in Tacoma (12 replies, posted in Events)
Great report Chris! Thanks!
4,560 April 6, 2014 1:50 pm
Re: NASTE Odd Thursday Night Racing Winner's List (93 replies, posted in NASTE)
List updated from Apr. 3, '14 race.
4,561 April 6, 2014 9:54 am
Re: Portland Swap Meet (7 replies, posted in Slot Talk)
The swap meet is a lot of fun with a LOT to look at. If you've never been, you should really check it out!
4,562 April 6, 2014 9:52 am
Re: Portland Swap Meet (7 replies, posted in Slot Talk)
The place looked more like this after a few more vendors arrived.
Swap meet shopping cart???
4,563 April 6, 2014 9:50 am
Re: Portland Swap Meet (7 replies, posted in Slot Talk)
Cool hot rod projects.
No so cool motorhome projects...............Diane said: "NO"...........
4,564 April 6, 2014 9:47 am
Re: Portland Swap Meet (7 replies, posted in Slot Talk)
Conehead Dogs!!!
The herd and the herder???
...........................Don't ask, I have NO idea!!!
4,565 April 6, 2014 9:45 am
Re: Portland Swap Meet (7 replies, posted in Slot Talk)
This Ford Econoline is a Portland Swap Meet Icon, and one of the most popular vehicles there! Terry receives compliment after compliment on The Ol' Trapper!
There's lots of cool things to see and purchase if you have the $$$
From cars to well.......most ANYTHING you can think of!
4,566 April 6, 2014 9:41 am
Re: Portland Swap Meet (7 replies, posted in Slot Talk)
The Portland Swap Meet has come and gone for me. The swap meet is a total experience, not just a good place to seel stuff. Thanks so much Terry for sharing your seller's space with me! I had a lot of fun hanging out and seeing everything there is to see!
Here's a few pics:
Move in day, 6:10 a.m.
4,567 April 6, 2014 8:56 am
Re: NASTE Odd Thursday Night Racing Rules & Current Thread (2,171 replies, posted in NASTE)
April 3rd, Odd Thursday Night Racing - The competition is heating up at TooBad Motorplex on odd Thursday nights! We had twelve racers in attendance, and we saw one new race record set. Chris Kouba returned this week with a new car to replace his Classic Sports Car race winning, record setting Slot.It Ford GT40. Chris' new scratchbuilt Ford GT40 not only won the race, it set a new race record beating his old record by 1/10th of a lap! In the GT Class, Gary Goose Gossett blew the field away with his Slot.It Jaguar XJR12. Gary ran this car with an inline motor set up, and it was tuned to perfection! Gary then came back for a win in the 1/24 BRM Porsche 962 class with another win that was just 1/10th of a lap shy of the class record! It was an outstanding night of close racing!
Here's the race results:
Classic Sports Car Class:
1st Chris Kouba 53.4 laps
2nd Goose Gossett 51.1
3rd Greg Petrolati 51.0
4th Tracy Flood 49.2
5th Bill Bostic 47.8
6th Mitch Brooks 46.2
7th Glenn Heath 46.0
8th Howie Howard 45.6
9th Russell Flood 44.2
10th Thomas Flood 39.4
11th Todd Flood 34.3
GT Class:
1st Goose Gossett 60.7 laps
2nd Chris kouba 59.6
3rd Bill Bostic 58.1
4th - tie Russell flood 55.9
4th - ties Tracy Flood 55.9
6th Glenn Heath 54.9
7th Howie Howard 54.1
8th John Fisher 52.7
9th Mitch Brooks 49.1
10th Greg Petrolati 48.5
11th Thomas Flood 44.4
12th Todd Flood 41.4
BRM Porsche 962:
1st Goose Gossett 61.3 laps
2nd Bill Bostic 60.9
3rd Tracy Flood 58.9
4th Chris Kouba 58.4
5th Glenn Heath 57.0
6th Russell Flood 56.8
7th John Fisher 56.6
8th Howie Howard 54.2
4,568 April 1, 2014 7:29 pm
Topic: Portland Swap Meet (7 replies, posted in Slot Talk)
This evening I've been preparing for the Portland Swap Meet. If you have never attended you need to add it to your bucket list. I hear this is the biggest auto swap meet this side of the Mississippi. This will be the third year I have shared a seller's spot with Terry and Bryan. I don't have much to sell this year, but it is a blast just being there! Cars, parts, junk, and people all the way around Portland International Raceway! Incredible!
4,569 April 1, 2014 2:45 pm
Re: NASTE 2014 Season - Race No. 14 (8 replies, posted in NASTE)
Nice job on the videos Dorothy!
Especially the take - out!!!
4,570 March 31, 2014 10:00 am
Re: NASTE 2014 Season - Race No. 14 (8 replies, posted in NASTE)
Dorothy, I couldn't resist adding a couple of your photos here. Hope you don't mind.
This is how my heat ended! A strategic move professionally and perfectly executed by Rico!...On a side note, no flagmen were injured in the event!
4,571 March 31, 2014 9:56 am
Re: NASTE 2014 Season - Race No. 14 (8 replies, posted in NASTE)
Great pictures Dorothy! Can't wait for that video!
Rico wins the punt of the year award! That was perfectly executed!!
4,572 March 31, 2014 8:57 am
Topic: NASTE 2014 Season - Race No. 14 (8 replies, posted in NASTE)
Thanks Monte & Victoria for a fun afternoon of racing! It was good to see such a big turn out of racers. The racing was fun and exciting and the food was most excellent!
Thanks Dorothy for the great treats you make for us, and nice job on your Amateur win! How many is that for you now???
4,573 March 28, 2014 7:35 pm
Re: 1/43 slot cars is my love (7 replies, posted in Cars)
Mike, long time no hear! It's good to have you back here!!!
Looks like you've been busy! Great looking cars, trucks,.........and I LOVE THE BACKHOE!!!!
-----------------------Bill
4,574 March 28, 2014 8:26 am
Re: NASTE Odd Thursday Night Racing Winner's List (93 replies, posted in NASTE)
List updated from Mar. 27, '14 race.
4,575 March 28, 2014 8:21 am
Re: NASTE Odd Thursday Night Racing Rules & Current Thread (2,171 replies, posted in NASTE)
KOUBA..................that's all you need to know about last nights racing!
Chris Kouba showed up with the hardware and a plan. He skillfully executed the plan, and at the night's end it was THREE WINS, and THREE TRACK RECORDS for the WINGMAN! We had a good turn out of twelve racers, but none of us could put Chris in the rear view mirror. It was great to have Flyin' Bryan Trachsel return to TooBad, but even Flyin' couldn't catch Chris this time around. As far as the rest of us? Well, we were involved in some very close racing! Greg Petrolati and Bryan Trachsel were involved in a great on track battle in the Classic Sports Car Class. John Fisher and Bryan Dickerson were also involved in a closely contested heat. Mitch Brooks' Corvette was awesome in the Classic Sports Car Class! All in all it was a fun evening of racing. The garage lights stayed on until 12:30 a.m., and I had a great time!
I'd like to thank Chris Kouba for his help in setting up my BRM Porsche for the upcoming race in Tacoma!
Here's the race results:
Classic Sports Car Class:
1st Chris Kouba 53.3 laps
2nd Bryan Trachsel 50.2
3rd Greg Petrolati 50.1
4th Goose Gossett 49.9
5th Rico Locati 48.4
6th Mitch Brooks 46.3
7th John Fisher 45.4
8th Howie Howard 45.3
9th Bill Bostic 44.2
10th Glenn Heath 43.9
11th Bryan Dickerson 42.9
12th Cailin Dunbar 31.3
GT Class:
1st Chris Kouba 61.2 laps
2nd Bill Bostic 58.3
3rd Rico Locati 57.6
4th Goose Gossett 57.4
5th Bryan Trachsel 56.0
6th Greg Petrolati 52.2
7th Howie Howard 50.6
8th Bryan Dickerson 50.4
9th Mitch Brooks 49.1
10th Cailin Dunbar 47.5
11th Glenn Heath 47.1
12th John Fisher 47.0
BRM Porsche 962:
1st Chris Kouba 61.4 laps
2nd Rico Locati 58.4
3rd Bill Bostic 57.9
4th Howie Howard 57.0
5th Bryan Dickerson 55.6
6th John Fisher 55.5
7th Glenn Heath 54.0
8th Mitch Brooks 51.3
9th Greg Petrolati 51.1