5,426 Reply by wb0s

(14 replies, posted in Events)

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

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5,427 Reply by wb0s

(14 replies, posted in Events)

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

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5,428 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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5,429 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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5,430 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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5,431 Reply by wb0s

(7 replies, posted in Penguin Point Raceway)

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

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5,432 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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5,433 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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5,434 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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5,435 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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5,436 Reply by wb0s

(26 replies, posted in Cars)

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

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5,437 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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5,438 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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5,439 Reply by wb0s

(4 replies, posted in Events)

YEAH SMOOTH!!!!!!

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

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5,440 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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5,441 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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5,442 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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5,443 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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5,444 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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5,445 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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5,446 Reply by wb0s

(4 replies, posted in Modifications)

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

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5,447 Reply by wb0s

(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...

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5,448 Reply by wb0s

(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

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5,449 Reply by wb0s

(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

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5,450 Reply by wb0s

(8 replies, posted in Track)

Great tracks Mel!!!...................makes me wanna move!!!!

Thanks for all the pics, we really enjoy them!!!  ---------------------Bill

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