Happy New Year Howie!!!!! -------------------Bill
5,477 January 2, 2010 6:47 pm
Re: Fly Classics Class Rules (16 replies, posted in Penguin Point Raceway)
I settled on a Porsche 917 Spyder for the first race. Didn't have time to finish up my Ford GT40.
The NSR tires I got wouldn't fit the Spyder. Not enough clearance between the tire sidewall and the top of the fender.
I'm going to try the Yellow Dog urethanes.
5,478 January 2, 2010 10:26 am
Re: Racing at The Pen - Free for all (17 replies, posted in Penguin Point Raceway)
Len and I are planning to attend the race tomorrow (Jan.3rd). I still have 2 Toaster slots available if anyone wants to ride along! ----------------Bill
5,479 January 1, 2010 2:51 pm
Re: Happy New Year! (3 replies, posted in Slot Talk)
YES!!!!
Whichever.........Happy New Year George!!!!
5,480 December 28, 2009 4:29 pm
Re: Fly Classics Class Rules (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
5,481 December 28, 2009 4:27 pm
Re: Low budget cars (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
5,482 December 28, 2009 10:21 am
Re: Fly Class Rules (2 replies, posted in BSCC)
Monte, Are these the current rules (first race on Jan. 3rd) for the Fly Classic Class at the Pen?
5,483 December 24, 2009 11:51 am
Topic: Merry Christmas Everyone! (5 replies, posted in Slot Talk)
I hope everybody has a most excellent Christmas!!! -----------------Bill
5,484 December 17, 2009 8:17 pm
Re: north/south endurance challenge 2010 (14 replies, posted in Events)
Merry Christmas John! Tell Chrissy & Derek HELLO!!!! -------------------Bill
5,485 December 16, 2009 5:21 pm
Re: north/south endurance challenge 2010 (14 replies, posted in Events)
I'm in............ ----------------Bill
5,486 December 7, 2009 10:57 am
Re: Professor's 09' Enduro Series Finale (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!!!!
5,487 December 4, 2009 8:50 pm
Re: Fly Classics Class Rules (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....
5,488 December 4, 2009 1:43 pm
Re: Fly Classics Class Rules (16 replies, posted in Penguin Point Raceway)
Can some criteria or rules be established so various motors of similar performance can be used?
5,489 November 25, 2009 5:15 pm
Re: Other classes for other days (7 replies, posted in Penguin Point Raceway)
..............I have rally cars..................
5,490 November 21, 2009 9:06 pm
Re: Collector Finds (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!!!!

Check out those pristine rear wheelwells!!!!

5,491 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
5,492 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
5,493 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
5,494 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
5,495 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
5,496 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
5,497 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
5,498 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
5,499 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................
5,500 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