Smooth, I can't commit quite yet, but it sounds like a good time! I'll pencil it in but will have to see how it goes.............. --------------Bill
4,676 October 2, 2013 6:35 pm
Re: Scaleracing National Final in Tacoma (12 replies, posted in Events)
4,677 September 28, 2013 1:27 pm
Topic: Don Garlit's Museum (0 replies, posted in Slot Talk)
Check out the photos Howie took of Don Garlit's Museum in Florida here:
http://m1205.photobucket.com/albums/wb0 … %20Museum/
To view the Don Garlits pictures at your own speed, click on the site, then scroll to the bottom of that page and click on "view full website", then click on any picture and a page will come up to where you can look at each picture as long as you want.
4,678 September 22, 2013 8:07 am
Topic: NASTE 2014 Season - Race No. 2 (2 replies, posted in NASTE)
Rico, Thank you for hosting last night's race. I still love racing the Fickle Fiats! The food Kelly made us was fantastic as usual. AJ was just plain outrageous posting a win in each race! Maybe next time you could have him "beer up" before the race?
Videos from the race:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N-1RhBEGwys
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gsm3dcnp3ns
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-E70dYw4WaY
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ot4btTQ3k38
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=whM4zoXFPH8
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_0B0DnAkmT8
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YI5g5SUOJ0U
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rB7TYDmHuP4
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pcdgsWdIczM
4,679 September 20, 2013 8:09 am
Re: NASTE Odd Thursday Night Racing Rules & Current Thread (2,165 replies, posted in NASTE)
Sept. 19, 2013 Odd Thursday Night Racing. A nice evening with six racers in attendance made for some fun low key racing. The Classic Sports Car field consisted of three Ninco Corvettes, an MRRC Cheetah, and one Ninco Porsche 550. It was a very close race with first and second place finishing nose to tail (less than a car length). The GT CLass cars were very fast with the winner posting 58 total laps. The field was made up of three Slot.It cars, a Scaleauto Toyota, and two Ninco Moslers. We also had time to get in some quality bench racing, Scrabble time (although technically it was Upwords...), and general B.S'in. It was a very enjoyable evening! Thank you to all that made it out!
The results:
GT Class:
1st Bill Bostic 58 laps
2nd Monte Saager 55
3rd Gary "Goose" Gossett 54
4th Tracy Flood 52
5th Terry Abbott 52
6th Victoria Saager 44
Classic Sports Car Class:
1st Gary "Goose" Gossett 48 laps
2nd Bill Bostic 47
3rd Tracy Flood 47
4th Terry Abbott 45
5th Monte Saager 44
4,680 September 20, 2013 7:46 am
Re: NASTE Odd Thursday Night Racing Winner's List (93 replies, posted in NASTE)
List updated from Sept. 19 race.
4,681 September 13, 2013 8:02 pm
Re: NASCAR Craziness at Hawksbill (3 replies, posted in Hawksbill Station)
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 !
4,682 September 13, 2013 5:16 pm
Re: NASCAR Craziness at Hawksbill (3 replies, posted in Hawksbill Station)
Nothin' like those last minute pit road modifications!
4,683 September 13, 2013 2:26 pm
Topic: NASCAR Craziness at Hawksbill (3 replies, posted in Hawksbill Station)
Racing is always exciting at Hawksbill, but last night's NASCAR race was wild!
Thanks to Dennis & Charlotte for a fun evening with great food as usual!!!!
------------------------Bill
4,684 September 12, 2013 9:30 am
Re: Chris Kouba's Routed Track in Oregon City (2 replies, posted in Track)
We discussed the possibility of a NASTE race this season. Chris' work schedule is a moving target right now, but the prospects sounded pretty good to me. Let's keep our fingers crossed!!!
4,685 September 12, 2013 9:02 am
Topic: Chris Kouba's Routed Track in Oregon City (2 replies, posted in Track)
Last night I had the pleasure to run some laps on Chris Kouba's track in Oregon City. Chris' track is an MDF routed 3 lane, with nice elevation changes. I would call this a short track, but Chris designed it to allow racing of 1/24 cars as well as 1/32 cars. Short tracks are nothing new to me, and I have run and raced on quite a few different ones. I will say that Chris' track is the best 1/24 short track I have ever run on, both in terms of layout design and function. This track is an absolute blast! It is surprisingly fast once you get the rhythm down, but still very challenging and FUN! If you get an opportunity to run at Chris' don't pass it up! Thanks for a terrific evening of racing Chris! -----------------------------Bill
4,686 September 11, 2013 7:12 am
Topic: NASTE Video (0 replies, posted in NASTE)
Hey y'all,
Check out this great video terry Abbott posted on You Tube. It pretty much sums up what NASTE is all about!!!!
Thanks Terry!!!
4,687 September 10, 2013 10:11 am
Re: NASTE 2014 Season - Race No. 1 (2 replies, posted in NASTE)
Check out the new photos in the "Gallery" section. Race No.1 is covered in "NASTE 2014 Racing Season".
4,689 September 8, 2013 11:50 am
Topic: NASTE 2014 Season - Race No. 1 (2 replies, posted in NASTE)
Thanks to Bryan and Sherry for hosting the opening race of the season. The food was great and the racing was extremely close! The format for grouping amateurs together for their own race seemed to be popular. We will continue to work to refine the process.
Congrats to Tracy on his second place finish - NICE RUN !!!
--------------------Bill
4,690 September 7, 2013 8:58 am
Re: Open Track and BBQ at TooBad Motorplex - Saturday August 24th (31 replies, posted in Too Bad Motorplex)
Thank you Dorothy. The video and photos came out great! ----------------Bill
4,691 September 6, 2013 12:56 pm
Re: NASTE Odd Thursday Night Racing Winner's List (93 replies, posted in NASTE)
List edited 9/6/2013
4,692 September 6, 2013 12:50 pm
Re: NASTE Odd Thursday Night Racing Rules & Current Thread (2,165 replies, posted in NASTE)
Interesting facts regarding NASTE Odd Thursday Night Racing:
Started out as NASTE Tuesaday Night Racing.
Races were scheduled on dates Beaverton Slot Car Club was not holding races.
The first race was run on July 31, 2012.
Races rotated host tracks including Penguin Point in Hillsboro, Autumn Hills in Milwaukie, and TooBad Motorplex in Fairview.
In February 2013 the change was made to NASTE Odd Thursday Night Racing, with TooBad Motorplex as the host track.
The goal for NASTE Odd Thursday Night racers is to make the Official Winner's List.
To date, 48 races have been run.
Here are the current WIN stats (per The List as of 9/6/2013):
Bryan Trachsel 11 wins
Rico Locati 10 wins
Terry Abbott 4 wins
Greg Petrolati 4 wins
Monte Saager 4 wins
Bill Bostic 3 wins
Dorothy Abbott 2 wins
Tracy Flood 2 wins
Gary "Goose" Gossett 2 wins
Chris Kouba 2 wins
Larry Cockerham 1 win
Bryan Dickerson 1 win
Drew Kinney 1 win
Victoria Saager 1 win
4,693 September 6, 2013 11:59 am
Re: NASTE Odd Thursday Night Racing Rules & Current Thread (2,165 replies, posted in NASTE)
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
4,694 September 3, 2013 9:54 am
Re: Odd Thursday Night Racing (old thread) (57 replies, posted in NASTE)
The Tuesday night racing has moved to Odd Thursdays.
4,695 August 31, 2013 6:38 pm
Re: Open Track and BBQ at TooBad Motorplex - Saturday August 24th (31 replies, posted in Too Bad Motorplex)
BBQ photos:
This one pretty well sums it up. Slot racing is serious business!
4,696 August 31, 2013 6:36 pm
Re: Open Track and BBQ at TooBad Motorplex - Saturday August 24th (31 replies, posted in Too Bad Motorplex)
BBQ photos.
Larry on track while "Goose" watches.
Perry & June Petrequin talking with Dorothy Abbott as Todd Flood works.
A lot going on at the thrash table!
4,697 August 31, 2013 6:32 pm
Re: Open Track and BBQ at TooBad Motorplex - Saturday August 24th (31 replies, posted in Too Bad Motorplex)
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.
4,698 August 31, 2013 6:28 pm
Re: Beau Frazier's Scratchbuilt Corvette (2 replies, posted in Cars)
YES!!!
4,699 August 31, 2013 10:04 am
Re: Open Track and BBQ at TooBad Motorplex - Saturday August 24th (31 replies, posted in Too Bad Motorplex)
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.
4,700 August 31, 2013 9:31 am
Re: Open Track and BBQ at TooBad Motorplex - Saturday August 24th (31 replies, posted in Too Bad Motorplex)
BBQ photos.
Greg "Greenman" Petrolati made it out from Carlton.
Greg brought some great cars to sell!
I'm a sucker for "Greenman" slot car ART! I lightened my wallet a little.
Greg had something that appealed to everyone!