451

(13 replies, posted in NASTE)

To not have a rule in place to install a certain fairness for all makes little sense.  I doubt having clean tires at each run will reduce any drivers fun.

452

(13 replies, posted in NASTE)

After the last race at Howie's it's pretty clear to me that something needs to be done about the tire cleaning situation.

Since Victoria and I seem to be in charge of this part of the NASTE program I'm going to make one right here.

TIRE CLEANING RULE FOR IROC RACES:
You are allowed to clean your tires at any time. 

It would be good for the race host to either clean ALL rear tires prior to each heat or at the minimum provide materials/time for contestants to prepare their car.

No longer will there be any reason to castigate a racer for trying to get as good a run as the racer that had the clean tires in the first place.

453

(127 replies, posted in NASTE)

We'll have to start calling him Big Al now!  Congratulations Al!  You da man.

454

(11 replies, posted in NASTE)

Yup, agreed.  And it wouldn't hurt to get over there for a little testing prior to the race.  All the cars I had there worked great - at first.

455

(11 replies, posted in NASTE)

Just talked with Bill and it looks like the HO track may not be ready in time.  Let's see if we can reschedule that race for Howie's and we'll get the cars straightened around and see if we can get results that make sense.

456

(11 replies, posted in NASTE)

Ya know, my initial opinion was to not count the race since tire traction changed drastically.  If you were in an early heat you were golden, later heat, tons of trouble.  To say that only the early drivers get decent traction and that is somehow fair is ludicrous.

I will remove the race from the standings.

457

(11 replies, posted in NASTE)

Or just throw out the whole race.

458

(11 replies, posted in NASTE)

You will note the results are different for the first race than reported that night.

I made a math error, sorry.  5 laps will do that to you...

Next time let's remember to get over there and do some testing prior to the race night.

459

(1 replies, posted in Penguin Point Raceway)

Thanks to all the racers that came out to give me a good whoopin' and I certainly deserved it! And a special Penguin Point welcome to first timer Terry Redeau and a welcome back to Paul Painter.

Here's some results:

Can-Am Class:

1.  Jeff  Fields - 48.1 laps
2.  Goose Gossert - 47.0
2.  Paul Painter - 47.0
4.  Dan Fritz - 46.4
5.  Mitch Brooks - 46.1
6.  Terry Abbott - 45.5
7.  Monte Saager - 45.2
8.  Al Christensen - 44.8
9.  Dorothy Abbott - 44.0
10. Terry Redeau - 43.2

IROC - Ninco Jaguar XK150's

1.  Terry Abbott - 42.4 laps
2.  Dan Fritz - 42.3
3.  Paul Painter - 41.4
4.  Mitch Brooks - 41.2
5.  Monte Saager - 41.1
6.  Jeff Fields - 41.0
7.  Goose Gossert - 40.6
8.  Dorothy Abbott - 39.9
9.  Al Christensen - 39.8
10.  Terry Redeau - 39.3

Now that's some close racing!  Well done all.

460

(259 replies, posted in Rapid Raceway)

Wow, that looks great.

461

(4 replies, posted in NASTE)

The newest red car release.  The last one in stock.  No other choice.

462

(4 replies, posted in NASTE)

Ok, I did it.  A shiny, new Ford GT sits in the kitchen.  I'm now on the verge of readiness for the Ford GT class.  In fact, I don't know why we don't declare it a class by itself.  That would allow the other class (Spos Car D2) to return to a wider variety of entrants.  Not that I am complaining - now - but a class that has over 90% of the competition using a variant of the same car might need some re-thinking.

Will BRM Trans Am Cars be competitive?  If not, what will be required?

Is there a bounty?

465

(4 replies, posted in Race Rules)

6. Racers may race multiple entries in any race however, to be eligible for an official win, racers must complete the entire race with the original entry they start the race with. If a racer switches cars due to mechanical failure, or to improve performance anytime during the race, they are not eligible for an official win.

So can you change cars and improve your performance and get credit for the result if you finish second or lower?

Asking for a friend.

Yes, enjoy the sun.  Oh wait, it's 80 here today.

467

(1 replies, posted in Penguin Point Raceway)

It was a beautiful day weather-wise as the sun shined bright and we opened the garage door to enjoy the outdoors.  A big thanks to all the racers that came to play.  It was nice to see a number of younger racers.  We'll probably have to move Todd up now that he's actually taller than I am.

Some results...

Can-Am Class:

1.  Tracy Flood - 46.4 laps
2.  Rico Locati - 46.3
3.  Mitch Brooks - 45.8
4.  Dan Fritz - 45.5
5.  Goose Gossett - 45.2
6.  Al Christensen - 45.0
7.  Monte Saager - 43.8
8.  Greg Petrolati - 43.0
9.  Kylie - 40.2
10. Todd Flood - 38.0
11. Victoria Saager - 37.4
12. Cash S. - 37.3

Some close racin' and congratulations to Tracy on the win just squeezing past Rico.

For the second round we threw down IROC-style the Slot.It Lancia's.  And for a set of IROC cars they proved to be quite evenly matched.

IROC
1.  Dan Fritz - 45.7 laps
2.  Tracy Flood - 45.5
2.  Monte Saager - 45.5
4.  Rico Locati - 45.2
5.  Goose Gossett - 44.8
6.  Al Christensen - 44.5
7.  Greg Petrolati - 43.0
7.  Todd Flood - 43.0
9.  Mitch Brooks - 42.9
10. Victoria Saager - 42.4
11. Cash S. - 39.2
12. Kylie - 33.6

Congratulations to Dan on his first win at the Pen.

It was good, close racing all day.  We'll hope to see you all at the next one.

Sounds like fun to me.  I'll come as often as I can, just don't pick the first Sunday.  wink

Yes, conductive is the key.

470

(127 replies, posted in NASTE)

Be my guess.  hahahaha

471

(36 replies, posted in NASTE)

I agree with Mitch.  If I have a least favorite class it's probably Trans Am.

I'd be happy with:

1.  Can Am
2.  GT or Classic Spo's Ca's
3.  LeMans

But with only three classes I'd be happy with most anything.

472

(36 replies, posted in NASTE)

Orange end bell or something else?

473

(36 replies, posted in NASTE)

BINGO!

474

(127 replies, posted in NASTE)

Looks like we could use a rule change and a bulk purchase.

475

(127 replies, posted in NASTE)

Ok, what did I miss?