7:20am - Well, today's the day!  Haven't done this for a few years!

I've got tools and equipment out and ready for the morning workshop.

Got burgers and hot dogs awaiting the grill.

And of course the track is ready to go!

I'm ready anytime y'all are!   ---------------------Bill

COOL!!!

We'll make room!!!

How large do you need?????

I have lots of driveway space too..............

One of the NASTE racers suggested having a buy/sell/swap table set up. 

Sounds like a good idea to me, so I'll have a table set up for that if anyone wants to bring out some stuff they'd like to part with. (I know I have SOME stuff to put out!).......

---------------------Bill

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(137 replies, posted in Slot Talk)

OH, the GOOD OLE DAYS!!!!!

4,606

(137 replies, posted in Slot Talk)

Now that would be a You Tube scene now days!

4,607

(137 replies, posted in Slot Talk)

That sounds like too much work.!...........but then I do have a SAWS-ALL!!!!!!!!!!

4,608

(137 replies, posted in Slot Talk)

Diane would KILL me!!!!

On another note,.....the SKUNK is BACK!!!!  He gave me the tail wag last night................

The dog thinks it's a cat...........

4,609

(137 replies, posted in Slot Talk)

HEY, I like that one!!!!

I suppose I could just cut the top off the Subaru............

4,610

(137 replies, posted in Slot Talk)

What can I say?

I did my time, now it's ALL my time!!!

4,611

(137 replies, posted in Slot Talk)

Ain't been in here for awhile either!

Overcast and warm this mornin'.  Time to start getting ready for the BBQ next Saturday!!!

Perfect day for a retiree!!!!!!

Was cruisin' around the site and noticed this stop. Looks like we were havin' some fun in here for awhile...........

Lookin' forward to the BBQ next Saturday!  Wonderin' how's gonna be around for chassis buildin'?  I'm thinkin' we will focus on some REALLY simple design!

Now that I'm retar'd and all, it's mostly Mai Tais for me!!!!!!!!!!!!

Here's more examples of Greenman's creations:

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Greg rebuilt this Revell McLaren lowering the body on the chassis, installing aluminum wheels with inserts, and replacing most of the running gear. This is one good handling Revell McLaren!

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This scratchbuilt Jag started life as one of Revell's E-Type offerings.

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Odd Thursday Night Racing on August 15th. We had 9 racers for the Classic Sports Car Class. Rico took the win with Bryan Dickerson in second place. Rico raced his scratchbuilt Ferrari 250P and at the end Bryan was within 5 feet of Rico with his Ninco Corvette. In the GT Class Gary "Goose" Gossett got the win with his Slot.It Nissan R90. The margin of victory was very slim in this race also, as Goose edged out Rico with a mere 6 feet to spare. We saw some great close racing throughout the evening. Thanks to all that made it out!

Here's the results:

Classic Sports Car Class:

1st Rico Locati 47 laps
2nd Bryan Dickerson 47
3rd Bill Bostic 46
4th Terry Abbott 45
5th Greg Petrolati 44
6th Gary "Goose" Gossett 44
7th Monte Saager 43
8th Perry Petrequin 38
9th Tyler Petrequin 35

GT Class:

1st Gary "Goose" Gossett 54 laps
2nd Rico Locati 54
3rd Bill Bostic 51
4th Greg "Greenman" Petrolati 51
5th Terry Abbott 50
6th Perry Petrequin 48
7th Tyler Petrequin 47
8th Monte Saager 46

"Greenman" (Greg Petrolati) made it out to race. Here's some of his work.

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You are most welcome Rico!

And I must say you had a splendiferous finish as well!

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Yes it was + a great group of people to race with!

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Randy has shut down BSCC and taken down the track.

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Here is the current NASTE 2014 racing schedule as it currently stands. If you are a track owner and you wish to host a race please let me know, we have available dates. All races for the 2014 racing season will be an IROC format.

NASTE 2014 Race Schedule

Race 1 - September 7, 2013. Bryan Trachsel HO track.

Race 2 - September 21, 2013. Rico Locati 1/32 track.

Race 3 - October 12, 2013

Race 4 - October 26, 2013 NASTE Halloween Race. Howie 1/24 track.

Race 5 - November 9, 2013

Race 6 - November 24, 2013 * Sunday

Race 7 - Decmeber 7, 2013. Monte & Victoria Saager 1/32 track.

Race 8 - December 21, 2013

Race 9 - January 11, 2014

Race 10 -  January 25, 2014

Race 11

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(4 replies, posted in Penguin Point Raceway)

Thanks Dorothy, but you will always be the Photog Queen!!!!

Please mark your calendars for  a BBQ and open track day at TooBad Motorplex in Fairview on Saturday August 24th. For those of you who have not had a chance to visit this would be an excellent opportunity as I will have our home and track open ALL day!

I have been asked by some racers to have a "build day" like we did in the early days of NASTE. So from 8:00am until 11:30am I will have tables set up with soldering equipment and jigs to facilitate chassis building. In addition I have available for use a drill press, belt & disc sander, and a metal cutting bandsaw. If you're interested in chassis building just bring your parts including motor, wheels, axles, guide, motor mount etc., and some brass and steel rod. If you're unsure what you might need just shoot me an email.

At 11:30am I will start the BBQ to cook up some hamburgers and hot dogs. I will have pop available, but feel free to bring your own drinks if you prefer.

The track will be open for play or whatever from 8:00am until whenever the last person leaves (or I need to go to bed, which would be by midnight - I may be retar'd, but I still need to get up sometime the next day!).

If you have not yet visited my track, it is a 3 lane routed MDF track with copper tape and a lap length of 84 feet. The power supply is variable, and driver's stations use alligator clips.

Our pond fish will probably be out frolicking and searching for food, and available for viewing, but please NO FISHING (or swimming!).

I am hoping to see some new faces and also some of my old slot car buddies I have not seen in awhile. Us old guys always talk about getting together, well here's our chance!

----------------------------------------Bill

4,621

(4 replies, posted in Penguin Point Raceway)

Another great Racin' and Ribs event in Hillsboro!

Thank you Monte and Victoria!  The food was most excellent as was the company!

Dorothy, thank you for the fantastic treats!

Monte, those new digital controllers made a huge difference!  Great race!

Check out the newly added photos of Racin' & Ribs 2013 in the gallery!

--------------------------Bill

You're welcome Rico, thanks for making it over!

Your handicap only applies to that particular car in it's winning configuration. If you de-tune or make significant changes to the car the handicap would not apply.  Only proven dominant car & driver combinations are assessed a handicap.

You can be proud you have achieved the handicap status!  You are in an elite group!

----------------Bill

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(26 replies, posted in Cars)

You got me..............I'm not sure what they are!!!??????????

Friends & Relatives - TooBad Motorplex - August 1st

My beautiful granddaughter Cailin

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My friends Len & Sue Gillean with my beautiful wife Diane

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Some photos - Odd Thursday - TooBad Motorplex - August 1st

Greenman back in action!

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Some of Greenman's handiwork

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