Here's Dave's email address Mike: dmshobbyworld@yahoo.com
There are photos of the track Dave built here: http://www.naste.org/naste_site/
look under "Even More Photos". Dave's Mineral Springs Raceway is in the first 7 photos.
-----------------Bill
5,352 September 15, 2010 1:02 pm
Re: 3 lanes on 4' x 8' ? (8 replies, posted in Track)
Last I heard Dave's track was for sale in McMinnville for $150!!!! What a steal!!!
Dave's track was similar in design to my routed HO track. Both tracks were roughly designed after a larger 1/32 track we raced on years ago at Lee Dundas'.
I don't know what the lane spacing was on Dave's track, but I used 3 1/2" on the track I am currently building. In part because I want the option of being able to run narrow 1/24 scale cars in addition to 1/32 cars.
As far as slot depth, I just make sure it is deep enough for a 1/24 commercial track style of guide flag (i.e. a Parma guide flag). I use the 1/24 guide flag to set the router bit depth.
------------------------------Bill
5,353 September 15, 2010 11:30 am
Re: 3 lanes on 4' x 8' ? (8 replies, posted in Track)
You are absolutely correct. You can build a nice three lane track on a single 4 X 8. If you incorporate an overpass you can have a nice layout in that small amount of space. Check SCI again in the routed wood track forums for some ideas...
-------------------------Bill
5,354 September 14, 2010 2:53 pm
Re: Carrera Go cars on 1/32 track (7 replies, posted in Cars)
Cool Mike. I haven't tried the 1/43 Carreras, but I have some 1/43 SCX cars and they work great. They are available at Target stores in pairs around here. They are a terrific buy! Let us know how the Carreras work! --------Bill
5,355 September 14, 2010 2:49 pm
Re: New Track Under Construction at TooBad Motorplex in Fairview (178 replies, posted in Track)
I can identify with that Mike!
My wife is great, but I fully understand that the garage is my space for my stuff! I'm just lucky I have a good sized garage. .....but as I see it, it could always be bigger.................my wife has a slightly different view.....
-----------------------Bill
5,356 September 12, 2010 2:42 pm
Re: New Track Under Construction at TooBad Motorplex in Fairview (178 replies, posted in Track)
I uploaded more photos of the track construction onto the Slot-Tech Gallery. These new photos will bring you up to date on my progress.
Time for bondo and primer now! --------------------------Bill
5,357 September 11, 2010 8:41 am
Re: Attaching track (6 replies, posted in Track)
I'm not really sure if the glue or silicon would hold well enough to store the track on its side.
What about those plastic mirror hanging brackets you can buy for mounting large mirrors to a wall or door. The kind that uses one screw and the plastic overlaps the sides of the mirror by about 3/8 inch?
Your project may take some experimentation....
Have you tried the Slot Car Illustrated (SCI) Forum for any suggestions? ------------------------------Bill
5,358 September 10, 2010 8:14 pm
Re: Attaching track (6 replies, posted in Track)
Hey Mike. Although I have not had any experience with Ninco track, you might try using a few spots of hot glue, or maybe use silicon caulking to hold it in place.
5,359 September 9, 2010 7:53 pm
Re: WCTC Proxy Race#7 (8 replies, posted in Events)
You're welcome Rico!.......and thank you for the great eats & FUN!!!! ---------Bill
5,360 September 8, 2010 2:53 pm
Re: NASTE for 2011 (61 replies, posted in NASTE)
Ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha.......I ain't bankin' on that one!!!!!!
5,361 September 8, 2010 8:39 am
Re: NASTE for 2011 (61 replies, posted in NASTE)
YES, we will have a race on October 16th. At this point I do not have a track scheduled but I will have one scheduled soon. Looking forward to meeting you Mike!
So, who wants the October 16th race date? ----------------Bill
5,362 September 8, 2010 8:35 am
Re: New Track Under Construction at TooBad Motorplex in Fairview (178 replies, posted in Track)
Hi Mike. I've been taking more photos along the way, but I haven't updated the series of photos and details I have already posted. I'll try to get the photos updated this weekend. I should have all the support structure completed by then so you can actually see some results!
Thanks for your interest Mike! ---------------------Bill
5,363 September 7, 2010 8:33 am
Re: International 32 Slot Car Class (4 replies, posted in Events)
I'm with ya Monte....There's about a hundred bodies listed under Vintage Sports/ GT cars. I'm not sure if they have developed any specific rules yet?
LARRY - HELP????
5,364 September 7, 2010 8:24 am
Re: New Track Under Construction at TooBad Motorplex in Fairview (178 replies, posted in Track)
Not that anyone will notice.............almost done with the support structures for the elevations and overpass....
This track has been quite a project so far! Unlike anything I have built before....
5,365 September 6, 2010 8:38 pm
Re: New Track Under Construction at TooBad Motorplex in Fairview (178 replies, posted in Track)
Still workin'........................
5,366 September 6, 2010 7:50 am
Topic: International 32 Slot Car Class (4 replies, posted in Events)
Bad Bob and I are thinking about starting a group to run Parma International 32 Vintage Sports/ GT cars running the bodies from this website.. We are going to have a meeting to see how much interest we will have racing something new like this.. These bodies are really nicely detailed and so are the decals that you can get for each car body. Check out the painted bodies in the gallery that are all done up. Please pass this a long to other racers.
I know we have a lot of race groups in our area and a lot of racing else where, but I think this would be a fun class for all scales of racers no matter what scale you race or kind of cars and is a way for all of us to get together and have fun. Very cool and fast cars with the INTERNATIONAL 32 Chassis.. Send feedback to me or Bad Bob we want to here from you.. larry302@viclink.com or rmcfarland@centruytel.net
Lightning Larry
Boss Slot Racew
Check out this sight. Take a look at all of the decals and bodies. Then look at the picture page of completed slot cars.
5,368 August 30, 2010 8:08 am
Re: NASTE for 2011 (61 replies, posted in NASTE)
A couple questions have come up in regards to the 2011 NASTE race schedule. The RPT track is outside and the remaining race dates are Oct & Feb which are both on the colder side. How does everyone feel about adding one more race date to the schedule (possibly late May or early June)?
In addition, would anyone have any objections to scheduling the RPT race for a Wednesday evening instead of the usual Saturday?
----------------Bill
5,369 August 22, 2010 8:55 pm
Re: NASTE for 2011 (61 replies, posted in NASTE)
Here are the race dates for the NASTE 2011 racing season:
Point race no.1 - Oct. 16, 2010 - Hemi Heights, Jeff
Oct. 30 Halloween Race - non-points race - Hemi Heights, Jeff
2 - Nov. 20 - Penguin Point, Monte
3 - Dec. 11 - Marshall Field, Randy
4 - Jan. 15, 2011 - Hemi Heights, Jeff.
5 - Feb. 12 - Autumn Hills, Rico
6 - Mar. 19 - Jacqueline Park, Monte
7 - Apr. 16 - SlingShot -, Larry.
8 - May 14 - Autumn Hills, Rico.
All race dates are Saturdays.
For the 2011 racing season, a racer's best seven of the eight total races will count towards the point series championship (racer's will throw out one race).
These are the official tracks for the 2011 season (to date):
Penguin Point Raceway (1/32 routed wood) - Nov. 20, 2010
Jacqueline Park Speedway (1/32 SCX digital) - Mar. 19, 2011
Autumn Hills (1/32 Scalextric) - May 14, 2011
Hemi Heights Raceway Park (1/24 routed wood) - Oct.16, 2010 - Oct.30, 2010 - Jan. 15, 2011
Marshall Field Raceway (1/32 Scalextric) - Dec. 11, 2010
The SlingShot @ Boss Slot Raceway (1/32 & 1/24 routed wood) - April 16, 2011
RPT Raceway (1/32 Revell)
5,370 August 22, 2010 8:50 pm
Re: NASTE for 2011 (61 replies, posted in NASTE)
Two topics came up at the NASTE BBQ on Sunday Aug. 22 that are open for discussion.
1). Ideas for trophies for next season. One idea is to have a perpetual trophy listing the names, dates, and tracks for each race winner. After each race the winner would take the trophy home, add something to the trophy, and return with the trophy to the next race. The winner of the next race would then take the trophy home, add something to it, and again return it to the next race. At the end of the season the point series champion would get to keep that trophy, in addition to having the NASTE Point Series Championship Trophy with his or her name added to the nameplate.
A trophy building session was also scheduled for Sunday Oct. 3rd to build some trophies for the individual races.
2). The topic of what cars and classes to race also came up. For the past few years the NASTE Point Series Races have all been IROC style races, which has proved to be a successful format when new racers are considered. Racing individual racer owned cars versus IROC style cars, or some combination of the two was briefly discussed, but warrants more discussion.
Thoughts or comments???? ------------------------Bill
5,371 August 22, 2010 8:33 pm
Re: NASTE BBQ & Meeting - Sunday Aug.22 (4 replies, posted in NASTE)
Jack, Thanks for hosting the NASTE BBQ!! Your track looks and runs great!!! It was a most excellent time!! ----------------------Bill
5,372 August 16, 2010 10:19 am
Topic: NASTE BBQ & Meeting - Sunday Aug.22 (4 replies, posted in NASTE)
Bring your trade or sell stuff along!!!!
I'll bring some stuff. Anybody looking for anything in particular? --------------------Bill
5,373 August 15, 2010 10:48 am
Re: GONE - Routed Track Sections (3 replies, posted in For Sale or Trade)
You're welcome Rico! ----------------Bill
5,374 August 11, 2010 9:58 am
Re: Want to Trade Pioneer mustang (6 replies, posted in For Sale or Trade)
I understand your dilema! I'm afraid I may have to own one of the Javelins and Camaros too!!!
5,375 August 10, 2010 5:59 pm
Re: Want to Trade Pioneer mustang (6 replies, posted in For Sale or Trade)
Get the notchback twin pack and we'll do a trade???