Hold on! Stop the presses!! Some huge flares are needed on these rigs!!!
502 February 18, 2017 9:08 am
Re: NASTE Gravity Racer Program (306 replies, posted in NASTE)
These are killer machines! Nice work guys.
If you feel like a flame job, I can do flames!
I "THINK" I will be around on race day, I will lend a hand if you need it.
503 January 9, 2017 11:36 pm
Re: N.A.S.T.E. Halloween race of 2015. (2 replies, posted in Rapid Raceway)
Love the Halloween races.
504 December 15, 2016 8:02 pm
Re: Bill's Junk (221 replies, posted in Slot Talk)
Ok, I have waited long enough to add my two cents. I have been up to Bill's man cave, shortly after that I informed him that he has earned the top spot and I crowned him the new "Slot Car Slut". Nobody that I know of is into this hobby like he is. Of course that is what I said about the last guy that wore the crown, but it is going to be hard as hell to dethrone Bill!!
505 June 15, 2016 10:29 pm
Re: The NASTE Shoot Out at Rapid Raceway this Sunday June 12th (3 replies, posted in NASTE)
It was a fun day at Rapid. Neat pictures you took "Hammer", and thanks for the positive comments on the track.
Yes I got some free labor from some nice guys, a thank you to all that lifted the Model A onto the chassis. The body and the chassis look a lot better together.
506 June 15, 2016 6:41 am
Re: Econo Cars are Alive and Well at Rapid Raceway! (12 replies, posted in Rapid Raceway)
I have 4 motors right now and can get more as needed. They are $12.00.
Another rule on the Sportsman class is that you have to run a screen in place of the windshield, I have PLENTY of screen that I will donate to those who don't have any. The rules are posted on the www.northwesttruescaleracers.com site under Sportsman on the Classes/rules page. Keep in mind that you can go 3.250" tracking front and back.
Also keep in mind that if someone needed a chassis, Beau will build you one, he is VERY reasonable on the price to those who want to race at Rapid.
507 June 12, 2016 8:01 am
Re: Econo Cars are Alive and Well at Rapid Raceway! (12 replies, posted in Rapid Raceway)
The bodies are restricted to '49 to '57 for the 2017 season. No chop tops and no convertibles, bodies must remain stock out of the box. You can cut the front for guide flag clearance. You may cut the wheel wells for tire clearance. Motors can be the Parma S16D #502 sealed or not, the Pro Slot PS2003 or PS2001. Pro Slot is the faster motor! I usually have one extra car that I will loan out if Dayle is not here, he is a trucker and only makes one or two races a yr.
508 June 8, 2016 8:44 pm
Re: Econo Cars are Alive and Well at Rapid Raceway! (12 replies, posted in Rapid Raceway)
Yes, the Sportsman class is very alive and well at Rapid. The Sportsman class was voted in to be a points class for the first half of the upcoming 2017 season.
509 June 8, 2016 7:19 pm
Re: NASTE Racing 2016 (6 replies, posted in NASTE)
I am honored in that NASTE has chose to have it's final "shootout" for 2016 here at Rapid. I think it will be a fun day for all. I am looking forward to the event.
VERY nice looking cars Bill.
See ya then.
510 May 3, 2016 10:10 am
Re: Racing at Rapid Raceway (2 replies, posted in Events)
At least we know we can have a fun time with just 5 racers. It was fun and very close racing and plenty of time when the racing was over for some cookies, coffee and general BS'n!! BS'n is part of racing, right?
511 March 5, 2016 9:14 pm
Re: Interesting video (6 replies, posted in Slot Talk)
That is a very cool video. Gas powered slot cars, mmmm......................................................................
A little voice is telling me: "enough already!" "You have more than enough projects as it is!!!
Thanks for the video Rico.
512 February 19, 2016 7:25 pm
Re: GT1 class (62 replies, posted in Rapid Raceway)
We have already had one race with the new GT3 cars and they are a good handling car and fast with the Pro Slot motors.
From left to right: Marty, Blake, Howie, Beau.
513 December 19, 2015 10:28 am
Re: NASTE Odd Thursday Night Racing Rules & Current Thread (2,156 replies, posted in NASTE)
Bill and Diane: congratulations on 16yrs. and still counting.
514 October 18, 2015 4:03 pm
Re: Can Am at Rapid Raceway (14 replies, posted in Rapid Raceway)
Very impressive looking car! Great job! I am sure it will be a good runner when you tune it up a bit. Last night was a fun race despite our Can-Am cars not getting the job done.
515 October 17, 2015 9:54 am
Re: Can Am at Rapid Raceway (14 replies, posted in Rapid Raceway)
Bill; that chassis is looking great! Looking forward to seeing it in action later today!
Here is my brand new Can-Am with a Beau chassis and Ferrari 517 body.
516 May 11, 2015 10:36 am
Re: GT1 class (62 replies, posted in Rapid Raceway)
Update: Due to the fact that the GT-1 hard bodies are getting expensive, it was voted on to go to a Lexan body. GT-1 will now be GT-3. Check out the GT-3 bodies on Pattos place under "new bodies". There are about 14 GT-3 bodies available $9.00. We are also introducing the Pro SLot S16D in this class only, about $15.00. Will post a picture of a finished one when one is built, Beau will more than likely be the first!
517 March 16, 2015 7:13 pm
Topic: Odd Thursday on a Saturday? (1 replies, posted in Too Bad Motorplex)
Bill; the odd Thursday on a Sat. ( Sat. Mar. 14, '15 ) was a fun time. Starting at the Stage Coach, about 10:00am. and ending ( for me ) at Wendy's about 7:30pm. was a lot of fun. I am glad I had that day free!
518 March 16, 2015 10:18 am
Re: New Chassis Available for Rapid Raceway Classes (56 replies, posted in Rapid Raceway)
SP80001 is ready for paint after one more light sanding to take out the final imperfections. Dayle, my truck driving son has laid claim to the car as he does not have a legal True Scale NASCAR. He wants it painted in the livery of Werner Enterprises whom he and his truck are leased out to. That will be added to my summer slot car projects. I will submit a final picture when done.
519 March 5, 2015 8:51 am
Re: Econo Cars are Alive and Well at Rapid Raceway! (12 replies, posted in Rapid Raceway)
The Hanna chassis fits many body styles without any modifications!
520 March 5, 2015 8:49 am
Re: Econo Cars are Alive and Well at Rapid Raceway! (12 replies, posted in Rapid Raceway)
Yes these chassis are simple and almost indestructible. Bob Hanna came up with an easy to build and a fun car to run.
Some of the "purists" chassis builders do not like it as it is a spec. chassis. In my opinion and other racers, the "purists" are missing out on a lot of fun racing. I have #104 and #108 and I built one of my own.
521 March 2, 2015 8:55 am
Re: NASCAR. (7 replies, posted in Rapid Raceway)
Thanks to Bill, we now have another choice in chassis for the non builders ( Nationwide ). This chassis is SP800001, Sloting Plus makes this chassis and it is a very close copy of the Scholer, with improvements. It is made of stainless steel. For a closer look, check out the page " New chassis available for Rapid Raceway" under Rapid Raceway on this site.
522 February 25, 2015 11:21 pm
Re: New Championship Rules for 2016 (46 replies, posted in Race Rules)
Ladies and gentlemen: I just read this post, WOW is on my mind. I know for a fact that you will never please everyone.
But I try to please as many as possible.
In the summer which is the off season for Rapid Raceway is when I do my scheduling. If you decide to have the BIG RACE here we can schedule it at that time. I will gladly drink coffee, eat cookies, have a rum ball or two, BS ( the more rum balls, the more BS I do ), run the computer and keep the coffee going and watch the action on the track and basically kick back and not be concerned about competing, in other words, I don't always need to compete to have fun, especially if there is a rum ball or two to be had and a good many racers to BS with.
So the offer is there, if you decide to race elsewhere, that is ok too, just send me a rum ball!!
523 February 23, 2015 10:13 pm
Re: New Chassis Available for Rapid Raceway Classes (56 replies, posted in Rapid Raceway)
SP800001. More of the same. It is taking shape.
524 February 23, 2015 10:11 pm
Re: New Chassis Available for Rapid Raceway Classes (56 replies, posted in Rapid Raceway)
SP80001. A coat of primer.
525 February 23, 2015 10:08 pm
Re: New Chassis Available for Rapid Raceway Classes (56 replies, posted in Rapid Raceway)
SP800001 continues. After sanding and adding another coat of putty and sanding again it was time to put on a primer coat. I start out with 320 grit and finish with 600 grit, which will fill up with putty in no time. I am still not happy after I put on the magnifying glasses, I can see glitches. I will work at it 'till satisfied.