OK, here it is. She's a little dirty, but with a little Simple Green bath she should be lookin' like new!!!!
Check out those pristine rear wheelwells!!!!
5,277 November 21, 2009 5:34 pm
Topic: Collector Finds (3 replies, posted in Cars)
Today I found an uncut T-Jet turquoise Mustang hardtop in an antique store for $8.00 !!!!!!!!! This is the first T-Jet I've seen in years for a decent price!!!! ---------------Bill
5,278 November 20, 2009 11:25 am
Re: Gran Prix Cars in the spirit of Nuvolari (26 replies, posted in Cars)
If there are enough racers interested in the F1 cars, what about running two classes at once. As Rico suggested pre '64 or '65 (skinny tired cars) and post '64 or '65 (wide tired cars). We could race them together (which maybe kind of interesting) but score the points separately for each class or division. Racers could decide which type of car they would like to race. We could allow racers to race each type of car at each race if they so desire, or limit it to each racer racing only one type of car per race. Racers could race one type at one race and other type at the next race if they chose to. Racers could develope strategy as to what car they ran at which race. There are many options as to how the races could be run to include the different types of F1 cars. ---------------Bill
5,279 November 19, 2009 7:33 pm
Re: Gran Prix Cars in the spirit of Nuvolari (26 replies, posted in Cars)
The only problem I can see with that is my Cooper in non-magnetic configuration will probably not be competitive with the newer F1 cars like the Eagle. I think we need to do some experimenting to verify the competitiveness of the different cars. Wider tires equal more grip no matter how you look at it. -------------------Bill
5,280 November 19, 2009 3:25 pm
Re: Gran Prix Cars in the spirit of Nuvolari (26 replies, posted in Cars)
I have a Cooper.............I'm game! ---------------------Bill
5,281 November 17, 2009 9:23 pm
Re: Very Sad Tidings... (3 replies, posted in BSCC)
I am truly saddened to hear this news. He was a very generous and talented man! His kindness and generosity extended to koi and pond hobbyists as well as slot car hobbyists. I know he will be missed dearly! -----------------Bill
5,282 November 15, 2009 3:47 pm
Re: Naste Race #1 (1 replies, posted in NASTE)
YES! Thank you Jeff, it was a great race!
Bryan, thanks again for those great NASTE '55 Chev's!!!! -----------------Bill
5,283 November 15, 2009 3:46 pm
Re: Monte at the SCX Nationals (4 replies, posted in Events)
YEAH SMOOTH!!!!!!
Congrats!!!!.........You made us proud!!!!! ------------------Bill
5,284 November 1, 2009 4:24 pm
Re: NASTE Thursdays (41 replies, posted in NASTE)
Hey ya'll, How about a NASTE Thursday on Wednesday evening November 11th at Greg Hodge's track in Sandy???? (Yeah I know. technically that would be a NASTE Wednesday)..... ---------------Bill
5,285 October 31, 2009 8:34 pm
Re: Halloween Race (2 replies, posted in NASTE)
YES!!!! GREAT Halloween race!!!! Thanks Jeff & Cathy!!!!!
Pictures comin'...............
Last I saw Ken's head was "headin'" for turn 3................
5,286 September 29, 2009 1:28 pm
Re: SCX Divisional Qualifier for 2009 National Championship (22 replies, posted in BSCC)
Are we all meeting at the usual place on the way up to the Fantasy World race???? ------------------------Bill
5,287 September 24, 2009 12:07 pm
Re: Fly Classic Class (26 replies, posted in BSCC)
Here's why I consider it "stupid pit stop B.S."; it serves no purpose, it simulates no realistic action in an actual short duration auto race, it facilitates no actual need or service, therefore in MY OPINION it is stupid pit stop B.S.!!!!................opinions may vary and that is fine!............As I do not attend many BSCC races my opinion is nothing more than MY opinion, I am not casting a vote nor campaigning. ------------------------Bill
5,288 September 23, 2009 7:42 pm
Re: NASTE for 2010 (51 replies, posted in NASTE)
Racers, regarding the upcoming NASTE Halloween Race; Jeff's Hemi Heights Raceway Park has an overpass with a clearance of 3 1/2 inches. Be sure your Halloween themed racer is not over 3 1/2 inches tall at it's highest point!!!! -----------------------------Bill
5,289 September 22, 2009 9:03 am
Re: NASTE for 2010 (51 replies, posted in NASTE)
Hello Racers, These are the confirmed race dates I have at this point in time.
TRACK OWNERS if you are interested in hosting a NASTE race for our 2010 season, please send me an email listing the dates you are interested in from the list of open dates below. Please submit your dates in order of preference. Thanks! ----------------Bill
NASTE 2010 Racing Season Schedule:
November 14th 2009
December 5th 2009
January 9th 2010 HOPAC HO - Canby
January 23rd 2010 Marshall Field - Beaverton
February 20th 2010
March 6th 2010 Monte - Hillsboro
March 27th 2010 Hawksbill Station - Warren, Oregon
April 17th 2010 3 - Jacquelin Park Speedway - Hillsboro
May 1st 2010 Autumn Hills - Milwaukie
May 22nd 2010 RPT Raceway - Milwaukie
5,290 September 18, 2009 10:01 am
Re: Slot car boxes (4 replies, posted in Modifications)
Hey Mike, Great box - very nice!!! ------------------Bill
5,291 September 15, 2009 2:34 pm
Re: Fly Classic Class (26 replies, posted in BSCC)
I just ran across this email I had received from Greg Petrolati - thought I'd get it on here:
I've been thinking about the Fly race coming up this season. As I thought I understood it the Fly Classic race was to get people used to making performance mods to their cars, hopefully heading towards a builders race at some future date.
Whether this happens or not, I have some suggestions for mods to the base car that will improve performance. Going with lead instead of the magnet is a big help (at least we won't be destroying the car in the first couple of shunts).
I've been fussing with Fly Classic cars for a long time trying to get the most out of them. The most common mod has been to replace the rubber tires in the rear with some form of silicone or urethane tire (Indygrips, Supetires, etc.). Other mods include replacing the standard guide with either a snap in or screw in Slotit universal guide for plastic track and solid axle replacing the front plastic studs that came on these cars originally. The solid axle in the front reduces bounce caused by the wheel studs wobbling in their individual holes.
Tires, guide and front axle are pretty cheap fixes. The total for everything would be about $10... added to the cost of the car ((especially if you go with 3/32" drill rod instead of a precision ground axle).
YMMV
Greg Petrolati Lafayette, Oregon
That's not a leak... My car's just marking its territory...
5,292 September 14, 2009 1:52 pm
Re: NASTE for 2010 (51 replies, posted in NASTE)
Here is what was decided by the NASTE members in attendance at the NASTE BBQ on Saturday Sept. 12th, 2009:
Race Days will be Saturdays, Gates Open at 3:00 P.M. Races Start at 6:00 P.M.
The Season Opener will be the Annual Halloween Race at Hemi Heights Raceway Park on Friday October 30th 2009. This is a NON Points Race, cars will be Judged for prizes and the race will be for bragging rights only. Cars will be Judged in three categories, Funny, Creative and Scary. Costumes optional but clothing is mandatory. The Annual Halloween Races will be the season openers for future NASTE Racing Seasons. The Halloween Openers will be held at Hemi Heights Raceway Park unless otherwise specified before the beginning of the new season.
All NASTE races for the 2010 season will again be IROC style races. As scheduled for now 1/24 tracks will race the NASTE '55 Chevys. 1/32 tracks will race the NASTE Carrera Aston Martin Vanquish cars. HO tracks will race T-Jet cars. These types of cars for IROC races are subject to change.
There will be an official NASTE Scrabble table set up at each race for Scrabble competition in conjunction with the racing.
The following are the race dates for the NASTE 2010 Racing Season:
November 14th 2009
December 5th 2009
January 9th 2010
January 23rd 2010
February 20th 2010
March 6th 2010
March 27th 2010
April 17th 2010
May 1st 2010
May 22nd 2010
Tracks/Race locations are yet to be determined. Track owners; for those track owners interested in hosting a NASTE race for the 2010 season, please send me an email indicating your first three preferences for a race date from the list above. Thank you! ---------------------------Bill
5,293 September 13, 2009 8:37 pm
Re: NASTE for 2010 (51 replies, posted in NASTE)
Thanks to Jeff Courtney for the great BBQ, and play day at Hemi Heights Raceway Park!!!! And a special thanks to all the NASTE members who brought side dishes
I'll be posting and circulating the proposed race schedule soon.
Thanks to all who participated today!!! ----------------------------Bill
5,294 September 13, 2009 7:34 am
Re: From our friends in Australia (8 replies, posted in Track)
Great tracks Mel!!!...................makes me wanna move!!!!
Thanks for all the pics, we really enjoy them!!! ---------------------Bill
5,295 September 10, 2009 7:56 pm
Topic: From our friends in Australia (8 replies, posted in Track)
I received this from Mel in Australia:
Hi Guys,
There is no law here in Australia for passing hints and tips to other countries.
Have purchased a new SCX Nascar Pro but need to set up on for one of our club races here in Sydney Sat Night.
Found the site below which look very helpful but any more tips would be welcome. There are a few arses I need to whip!
http://www.homeracingworld.com/scxpronascar.htm
The track we are on is a new MIO painted surface with heaps of grip
Old Plastic Track
Same design but routed and MIO Finish
This track is owned by Jim - one of our club members who is in a wheel chair (after a motorbike accident some years ago). Did everything himself.
Have communicated with Rico a few times and a couple of others. I have two cars in the International SCX Classic Rally.
Have a great time on the 19th Guys - wish I could be over there - one day.!
Regards Mel
AKA Ontheflipside & Rodes
PS: No idea how I ended up on your email list but great to see what you guys are doing
5,296 September 8, 2009 3:03 pm
Re: Fly Classic Class (26 replies, posted in BSCC)
Rico, Yes, if only I had a brain....errrr track!
Avoiding the negatives of the Slot.It class would be nice. It's nice to see a variety of cars on the track!
Will the races for the next season utilize the stupid pit stop B.S.?
---------------------------Bill
5,297 September 8, 2009 2:56 pm
Re: Fly Classic Class (26 replies, posted in BSCC)
And this from Greg Petrolati:
The specified mods are consistent with making the average Fly classic into a "runner". I do like the idea of including the GT40's and Ferri LMs, It's period consistent for most of the cars (the 2 liter Chevrons I think came along later in the 70s). I have a GT40 that I really would enjoy driving, so there's a bit of self serving going on here. That being said, I'm amenable to whatever the group wants. As far a spec tires I have Supertires on all of my Fly classics except the GT40 which has Indy grips. If we're heading for a tuners race sometime in the future why not leave tire selection up to the participants?
Those are my principles, and if you don't like them... well, I have others.
Groucho Marx
Greg Petrolati Lafayette, Oregon
That's not a leak... My car's just marking its territory...
5,298 September 8, 2009 2:55 pm
Re: Fly Classic Class (26 replies, posted in BSCC)
This from Tim Booze:
Rico,
I would like to have the following allowed for the Fly Classic cars next season.
1. Use brass for weight and maybe to stiffen chassis if needed.
2. Use ANY tire for the rear as long as track clearance is observed, and the tire does not stick out past the chassis. (What is the required clearance for the track?)
3. Change out the front tires to ANY brand that fits and stay within the body so as not to stick out.
Fly tires are not known for being that good as far as I have heard.
The front tires on my car wobble, and they are a little too sticky to slide well.
4. I am leaning toward wanting to allow the changing of front and back wheels for the reasons of dependability. I do not like plastic wheels and esp. do not want a rear wheel coming off when I am racing. I don't think everyone would not haft to use them to remain competable if they do not want to spend the money.
My car is stock but does not have a "black stripe" on the motor. Do we need to buy motors that have this on them? Mine has the typical two square vent holes on top.
Are the 908 Can-Am cars allowed as seen below? At least the description on e-Bay calss it a "Can-Am" car.
Thanks for getting this going.
TimBa
5,299 September 7, 2009 8:34 pm
Re: Fly Classic Class (26 replies, posted in BSCC)
I also have a Porsche 908/3 "Fast Kit" with a sidewinder chassis. It uses some sort of motor pod setup. Is that the correct setup for the proposed class? Do you think the GT40 would be a superior car? I have a couple GT40s. Both have a silver metal can motor with a black stripe. I saw the message Tim sent, it looks like it went out to everyone. -----------------------Bill
5,300 September 7, 2009 5:13 pm
Re: Fly Classic Class (26 replies, posted in BSCC)
So is the GT40 in or out????