Steven (A.K.A. Steven Page) is now the caretaker of Beau's beautiful Corvette. Steven is currently having Jim Mitchell build a new chassis for the yellow 'Vette. Beau had separated the body from the chassis years ago, and unfortunately I did not get photos of the chassis he specifically built for this car. Watch for this one to be back on the track!
27 November 10, 2025 4:14 pm
Re: 2025's 10th Annual Tacoma 24h (17 replies, posted in NASTE)
Great job Chris, Stan, Jake, and Marty! Thanks for the report and photos Chris!
I am glad I participated one year, it was an experience. It is just a little too much for me. I struggle with six hour long events!
Steven; this is an event you would really like!
28 November 9, 2025 4:04 pm
Re: OSCAR Late Model NASCAR at Inslot's Checkered Flag Raceway - Nov.8,'25 (6 replies, posted in OSCAR)
I really enjoyed this race! So many friends to share a day of competition with!
Here's some data from the race you can geek out with if you're interested:
A special THANK YOU to Mitch for coming to the race and helping us out! Mitch turn marshalled the entire race for us!
Thanks to all that made it out and made this such a great event!
29 November 9, 2025 3:57 pm
Re: OSCAR Late Model NASCAR at Inslot's Checkered Flag Raceway - Nov.8,'25 (6 replies, posted in OSCAR)
Round four was the Bob and Stuart show! These guys provided us with some fantastic side by side racing through the entire race. Unfortunately in Stuart's next to last heat race he lost a braid from his guide flag in a crash. He was quick to make the repairs but it was enough for Bob to get by him and into the lead. Although Stuart pushed him, Bob was just too fast for Stuart to make up all of the ground he had lost. Bob and Stuart were never more than four laps apart through nearly the entire race. Chris' consistantly fast pace netted him third place, the highest postion of the racers from Bend. Somehow I hung on for fourth only four laps ahead of Mike. Al was able to close within four laps of Bart in sixth. Jim finished eighth two laps ahead of Jerry. Bill Henry closed out the top ten but, Herb was only nine laps out. Jimmy finished twelfth on his first visit to Inslot' Checkered Flag Raceway, but only eleven laps behind Herb. It was also Tim Moss' first visit to Checkered Flag, and his very first OSCAR race. He ran and excellent race completing enough laps to give him the thirteenth spot. Michael having suffered more issues dropping him back to fourteenth, but earning him the coveted "Too Bad" award! And speaking of the coveted "Too Bad" award, Steven worked himself right out of the award by displaying an incredible ability to not give up! The guy just would not give up and worked his way through multiple gear and motor issues! He may have been trailing the field but, he was the leader in effort! Unfortunately Ken had to leave early, but still poated a respectable 285 laps at the halfway point.
Round 4 Results:
So congratulations to Bob on his well deserved win! To Stuart on his second place finish, and Chris on finishing third!
After multiple votes were taken, Tim and Steven still tied for the "Best Of Show" (concours) award! They agreed to both take the credit!
30 November 9, 2025 3:13 pm
Re: OSCAR Late Model NASCAR at Inslot's Checkered Flag Raceway - Nov.8,'25 (6 replies, posted in OSCAR)
Racing through the second round Stuart pressed Michael tieing him for first place. Bob stayed close just two laps behind them. The battle for fourth through seventh heated up with Chris (Captain Chaos), Mike, Bill, and Bart having just one lap separating each of them. The rest of the field was still within striking distance. Steven showed his pit skills and had made repairs only to break again! But he was still working!
Round 2 Results:
We took a break towards the end of round two for some lunch. A big thanks to my wife Diane for ordering and picking up our lunch which consisted of Fire House sub sandwhiches. Thanks also to everyone that brought snacks along to the race! After lunch we crawled our way into the third round of racing. Bad things started happening for Michael in the third round dropping him to fourteenth, just ahead of Steven who had still not given up working through his multiple mechanical set backs. This left Stuart and Bob out front, stretching their leads with Bob only three laps behind Stuart. Fourth through sixth were still tight with Al closing the gap from seventh.
Round 3 Results:
31 November 9, 2025 2:48 pm
Topic: OSCAR Late Model NASCAR at Inslot's Checkered Flag Raceway - Nov.8,'25 (6 replies, posted in OSCAR)
For me, OSCAR races have always been a big deal! Entries typically include some of the most sophisticated, complicated, and fastest chassis built for "Hardbody" racing in 1/24 scale. For those not familiar with the term "Hardbody", it refers to scratch built slot cars with injection molded model car bodies. This type of slot car racing has been the backbone of club racing here in Oregon. OSCAR races have always drawn some of the fastest and best racers in the Pacific Northwest. The thought of me ever hosting races for this elite group never even entered my mind in the 1990's! Today there are a number of clubs racing 1/24 scale slot cars in our area. At times OSCAR races draw racers from all of the various clubs. They come to race the fastest cars, competing against the best racers. OSCAR races are long and grueling. They take a toll on equipment as well as racers, mentally and physically. This November race is the race I host here at Inslot's Checkered Flag Raceway. It has always been, and continues to be, a Late Model NASCAR race per OSCAR rules in honor of Bob McFarland.
The night before the race the track was open for practice. We had a number of racers show up, some to practice and some to just visit. The doors officially opened for the race at 9:00 AM Saturday, and by 9:15 AM most all of the participants had their pits established and were getting some track time. Tech inspections started early with racers anxious to get the race started. Unfortunately Tom Street whom I consider to be the lead figure in OSCAR, was sick and could not make the race. Typically OSCAR races are run using the SRT racing program, a program I have, but am not really familiar with. Tom has always taken the lead running the OSCAR races here at Checkered Flag. For this reason I made the decision to use the Race Coordinator program I also have set up for the track. I also made the decision to forgo qualifying by time trials, another OSCAR race standard. Without the use of qualifying I set the race starting grid by using racer's past finish results and their race history that I had knowledge of. Some technical data, some intuition, and some seat of the pants reasoning. Racers agreed to the line up I submitted without complaints.
From the drop of the flag it was evident this was going to be a close race. Michael (Stig) lead the field in the first hour of racing with Stuart (Stew Meat) and Bob (Nak Nak) tied for second. Those guys had posted a substantial ten plus lap lead over the rest of us. There were no other big leads through the rest of the field. Steven (Dragin' Man) had started out with top five speed but suffered a mechanical issue early. We were to find out he was not down and out!
Round 1 Results:
32 November 7, 2025 7:56 am
Re: Scalextric Sport Track - Come and Get it! (6 replies, posted in For Sale or Trade)
I have gotten rid of most all the plastic track I had, Scalextric, Revell, Carrera, even some Thunderjet 500. With all the alternatives out there, such as Viper HO tracks, and wood routed tracks, plastic track just does not have much value anymore.
33 November 6, 2025 3:42 pm
Re: Scalextric Sport Track - Come and Get it! (6 replies, posted in For Sale or Trade)
CLAIMED Nov. 6, 2025!
34 November 4, 2025 3:02 pm
Re: Odd Monday - 11/3/2025 (2 replies, posted in Rob's Redline Raceway)
WOW! That looks like it was some great racing!
Congrats to Bill Henry on his Womp win! Two racers with over 150 lap totals, and three with over 140!
And that Flexi race! Top five all over 180 laps!
35 November 3, 2025 8:23 am
Re: Scalextric Sport Track - Come and Get it! (6 replies, posted in For Sale or Trade)
I believe Jimmy is looking for more Revell track.
36 November 2, 2025 9:57 pm
Re: Scalextric Sport Track - Come and Get it! (6 replies, posted in For Sale or Trade)
Moving this track to Facebook Market Place on Tuesday................
Goodwill on Thursday...............
37 November 1, 2025 12:26 pm
Topic: Scalextric Sport Track - Come and Get it! (6 replies, posted in For Sale or Trade)
I recently acquired 2 large plastic tubs full of Scalextric Sport track!
There are also boarders and guard railings.
Come and get it!
===Bill
38 October 31, 2025 8:35 am
Re: 30th Annual NASTE Halloween Race! (10 replies, posted in NASTE)
So this is what the "night" or "dark" segments of the race look like!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GWr9V2cq0KA
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eHYTUbm_MUo
Thanks again Howie for hosting this event at Rapid Raceway!
39 October 31, 2025 7:39 am
Re: 30th Annual NASTE Halloween Race! (10 replies, posted in NASTE)
Bryan Trachsel's return was marked with back to back victories! Here are the race results:
The first round of racing was in full light. One round of two minute heat races.
The second round was held under total darkness!
The gang was all here! Veterans of MANY Halloween races!
40 October 31, 2025 7:33 am
Re: 30th Annual NASTE Halloween Race! (10 replies, posted in NASTE)
I sometimes refer to the Annual NASTE Halloween Race as part parade and part race. The race is as much about the entries and their construction, as it is about the race results! Sometimes just being able to finish the race is the real goal, and a major accomplishment!
My clown farmer made a return appearance in his pickup again this year. A veteran of many Halloween races it makes me think of NASCAR star and watermellon farmer Ross Chastain.....sort of..........
41 October 31, 2025 7:24 am
Re: 30th Annual NASTE Halloween Race! (10 replies, posted in NASTE)
Flyin' Bryan Trachsel made his come back to slot racing at this Annual NASTE Halloween Race! Bryan has been absent from the local slot car racing scene for a few years. It is great to see him back!
Track owner and host for this race Gary Howard raced an entry originally built by Beau Frazier. Nobody has ever been able to quite figure out what this is!
42 October 31, 2025 7:19 am
Re: 30th Annual NASTE Halloween Race! (10 replies, posted in NASTE)
Another build from Terry was the Turbo Jet Turtle raced by Dorothy Abbott.
Dorothy's back up entry was this '57 Chevy also built by Terry.
A very familiar and always popular grid entry for the Halloween race is Terry's Mr. Potatoe Head in his Radio Flyer!
43 October 31, 2025 7:13 am
Re: 30th Annual NASTE Halloween Race! (10 replies, posted in NASTE)
Rico Locati also showed up with multiple entries. This pumkin thing was really fast, but didn't like corners much!
Rico also brought back a crowd favorite; The Red Green Possum Van!
44 October 31, 2025 6:39 am
Topic: 30th Annual NASTE Halloween Race! (10 replies, posted in NASTE)
Last night the NASTE Halloween Race was held at Howie's Rapid Raceway. This was the 30th year for the annual race. Although there were only seven racers in attendance, spirits were high and the fun meter was pegged! The field was filled with some entries making return appearances, as well as some fresh new equipment. The first half of the race was run under full lighting. The second half was run in the dark.....and I mean total darkness! We even shut down the computer monitor used for scoring!
The field was impressive thanks to the racer's work in preparing their entries, but a special note has to go out to Terry Abbott for his dedication to the Annual Halloween Race and bringing multiple entries! Terry has provided other racers with entries in many of the past year's Halloween Races!
One of Terry's creations this year was this really cool version of the Batmobile!
45 October 28, 2025 4:13 pm
Topic: Al Christensen taking over Bill Bostic's duties for NASTE! (0 replies, posted in NASTE)
Since I was given the Checkered Flag Raceway track by Bob McFarland in 2018, my focus has been on maintaining that track and hosting races for car classes that Bob and the PASER members established. I have moved away from racing 1/32 model cars almost completely. My participation in the NASTE group since 2020 has been in the background, mostly posting info, photos, and results on this NASTE website. After conferring with Al Christensen, I have decided to retire from NASTE. Al will now be the point person for the group and lead it into the future from here!
46 October 28, 2025 3:40 pm
Re: NASTE 2026 Point Series Championship - Results & Standings (3 replies, posted in NASTE)
NASTE 2026 Point Series Championship Race No.4 @ Rippin' Ridin' Raceway October 23, 2025
Race Results - Slot.it Polycar Classics Class:
1 Doc n/a Laps - 8 points.
2 Al n/a - 7 pts.
3 Rico 80.1 - 6 pts.
4 David 77.6 - 5 pts.
5 Mitch 75.3 - 4 pts.
6 Greg 73.6 - 3 pts.
7 Elliot 70.5 - 2 pts.
8 Dana 57.3 - 1 pt.
Current Standings for the 2026 NASTE Point Series Championship After 4 Races:
1 Al - 24 pts.
2 Daniel - 21 points.
3 Rico - 19 pts.
4 David - 11 pts.
5 Greg - 8 pts.
6 Mitch - 7 pts.
7 Bill H. - 5 pts.
8 Elliot - 2 pts.
9 - tie - Hersch - 1 pt.
9 - tie - Dana - 1 pt.
47 October 28, 2025 3:26 pm
Re: NASTE Odd Thursday Night Racing Rules & Current Thread (2,172 replies, posted in NASTE)
Results from the October 23rd race:
There was an error in the scoring. Doc was the winner of all three races.
Here's some videos from the race:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MyYVShZoQxw
48 October 28, 2025 9:18 am
Re: Odd Monday October 27 2025 (3 replies, posted in Rob's Redline Raceway)
Mike brought out his newly completed Midget. Dan (DOC) Fritz layed down a beautiful paint job for Mike!
49 October 28, 2025 9:04 am
Re: Odd Monday October 27 2025 (3 replies, posted in Rob's Redline Raceway)
The last race of the night was the feature race for the Flexi Class. The latest model JK chassis have become the dominant car in this class. Not much diversity here. No even in color choice!
This time a broken lead wire kept Rob off of the podium! Bob Nak. spanked us all!
The fastest lap times were split between Bob and Rob.
Even though attendance was low it was a fun evening! We had plenty of practice and tuning time, and plenty of snacks! Rob had the hot dog cooker up and running strong. The hot dogs were AWESOME! Thanks Rob for a fun night of racing!
50 October 28, 2025 8:58 am
Re: Odd Monday October 27 2025 (3 replies, posted in Rob's Redline Raceway)
With no additional racers showing up during the Old Man race, it was decided we would go ahead and run the Iron Man race scheduled for the Womp Class. 
Rob ran another great race, again finishing ahead of the field!
Fast lap times for the Iron Man Womp race: