5,426 Reply by wb0s

(16 replies, posted in Penguin Point Raceway)

Thanks for the update Monte! I think I have it straight now!..............hard to cheat effectively if I don't know where the baseline is!!!!!    --------------------Bill

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5,427 Reply by wb0s

(1 replies, posted in Cars)

You are right on the mark as far as I'm concerned! Building low buck cars and creating low budget classes is a real challenge but very rewarding! Our 1/24 NASTE chassis cars were based on this principle. Simple brass chassis, cheap Radioshack ($5) motors, and hard rubber model airplane tires (they never wear out). And as you stated they are still one of the most fun classes we race!!!! Thanks for your perspective!!!  ----------Bill

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5,428 Reply by wb0s

(2 replies, posted in BSCC)

Monte, Are these the current rules (first race on Jan. 3rd) for the Fly Classic Class at the Pen?

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5,429 Topic by wb0s

(5 replies, posted in Slot Talk)

I hope everybody has a most excellent Christmas!!!  -----------------Bill

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5,430 Reply by wb0s

(14 replies, posted in Events)

Merry Christmas John! Tell Chrissy & Derek HELLO!!!!   -------------------Bill

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5,431 Reply by wb0s

(14 replies, posted in Events)

I'm in............   ----------------Bill

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5,432 Reply by wb0s

(3 replies, posted in Events)

John, Thanks again for another great race! I always enjoy your events! There is plenty of track time for each racer, and the competion is close. I had the opportunity to meet more of the people in your area which is always a pleasure. I'm looking forward to your next event!  -----------------Bill

Oh, and by the way, tell Chrissy thanks for the most excellent pizzas!!!!

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5,433 Reply by wb0s

(16 replies, posted in Penguin Point Raceway)

I guess that might be the easiest. They're readily available, and most everyone around here has at least one! I suppose you could also spec that motor for other classes....

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5,434 Reply by wb0s

(16 replies, posted in Penguin Point Raceway)

Can some criteria or rules be established so various motors of similar performance can be used?

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5,435 Reply by wb0s

(7 replies, posted in Penguin Point Raceway)

..............I have rally cars..................

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5,436 Reply by wb0s

(3 replies, posted in Cars)

OK, here it is. She's a little dirty, but with a little Simple Green bath she should be lookin' like new!!!!

http://www.naste.org/members/bill/001.jpg

Check out those pristine rear wheelwells!!!!

http://www.naste.org/members/bill/002.jpg

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5,437 Topic by wb0s

(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

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5,438 Reply by wb0s

(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

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5,439 Reply by wb0s

(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

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5,440 Reply by wb0s

(26 replies, posted in Cars)

I have a Cooper.............I'm game!   ---------------------Bill

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5,441 Reply by wb0s

(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

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5,442 Reply by wb0s

(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

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5,443 Reply by wb0s

(4 replies, posted in Events)

YEAH SMOOTH!!!!!!

Congrats!!!!.........You made us proud!!!!!   ------------------Bill

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5,444 Reply by wb0s

(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

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5,445 Reply by wb0s

(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................

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5,446 Reply by wb0s

(22 replies, posted in BSCC)

Are we all meeting at the usual place on the way up to the Fantasy World race????   ------------------------Bill

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5,447 Reply by wb0s

(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

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5,448 Reply by wb0s

(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

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5,449 Reply by wb0s

(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

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5,450 Reply by wb0s

(4 replies, posted in Modifications)

Hey Mike, Great box - very nice!!!  ------------------Bill

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