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AJ, they are scratchbuilt, but very simple in design. If you go to the "old" NASTE web pages you can see some chassis examples. If there's enough interest, one day we'll do a build session where those interested can come out and build cars. When NASTE first started we would do build sessions, and in a couple hours racers could build complete cars. The total cost of the vintage chassis (ready to run) is about $15. That is less the model car body. As far as cheap bodies, Bryan and I went to the model car swap meet this past summer, where we were able to pick up model bodies at very reasonable prices. You can get model car bodies and kits cheap there.  ---------------------------Bill

Randy, I think you should write for "Model Car Racing" magazine!  -----------------------Bill

Randy when you talk about "commercial" racing, tracks and cars you really confuse me. I know what you're trying to convey because we've discussed it before, but I think you're mixing "commercial" with "retail". As far as I know there are no 1/32 RTR cars that are considered "commercial" (other than maybe the Parma Eurosport 1/32). When you're talking about slot cars in the commercial aspect, everyone thinks of the large 1/24 scale tracks of 6 lanes or more, or at least a "commercial type" track that is routed mdf. When you talk about commercial type slot cars, everyone thinks of the cars that are sold retail to run on that type of track. Commercial does not just relate to scratchbuilt or hardbody cars (which I would consider well............scratchbuilt). There are manufacturers that make RTR (ready-to-run) cars for commercial tracks. Parma, JK, Champion are a few examples. The cars you race at BSCC are 1/32 RTR cars made for "home tracks" and club racing. Now I know this is just terminology and it really doesn't matter much, but it is the first step to clear communication and like understanding. If you get a new racer that wants to step up to a nice new controller, and he buys one for "commercial" use and "commercial" tracks he's going to have the wrong controller. Look around on the message boards, slot car parts vendors, anywhere, 1/32 cars are not referred to or considered "commercial". By your reasoning everything we purchase would be considered "commercial". As far as these cars being able to be raced hard for years........come on, who are you kidding? I'll agree they could be "played with" for many years if they were well taken care of, but as far as "raced hard", no freakin' way! We've all seen that!   ------------------------------------Bill

Let's break it down into my simple perspective; 1) do you want to "race" slot cars?, or 2) do you want to play a "game" that involves racing slot cars?. One 1) involves the physical act of running and racing a car you have to some degree "built". It has limited and simple rules that govern the phsyical action. The main rules govern the construction of and details of the car used to compete. The other 2) involves all the aspects of 1), and in addition has additional and more specific rules and conditions which govern HOW you perform the act of racing your car. Both are fun, but both probably don't appeal to all slot car enthusiasts. I'll admit it, I'm "old school". I like racing slot cars like they've always been raced the best. I've tried most all the types of "new" technology that have come along. I've tried many different types of racing formats, and raced with many different racing groups. Some types of racing I don't do often, some types I no longer do at all. Some groups I don't race with often, some groups I no longer race with at all. Some because they no longer exist, some because I no longer enjoy them. It's all in individual perspectives, likes and dislikes................We all have our own. These discussions help us find where we belong. It is much more enjoyable racing in an atmosphere of consensus. After all, is there really anybody that does this for something other than "the fun of it"?        ------------------------------Bill

Hmmmmmmmmm, evidently I did not catch that rule. Where is that one written, or was it just a verbal? Like you, I was trying to inform racers they were running low on fuel. Sounds kinda like that turn marshalling rule where you hold the offending car in the air until you reslot the "victim" car.............. I didn't notice that rule being practiced either.......Thank god!!!             Bill

Uhhhhhhhhhh, Mr. Flyin'.........my hand is in the air!!!

Here's my two cents; if a magnetic class is chosen, limit it to one tracion magnet - no dumbell magnets. I like the non-magnetic class idea, but Rico has a good point about traction on plastic track. The other factor would be Randy's present track has some severe visibility issues. Poor visibility is a bigger issue for non-magnetic clases than magnetic. Years ago we raced a class of HO cars (Aurora Magna-Tractions) that were slightly modified and pretty fast, with light magnetic traction. They were a blast, and one of the groups favorite classes.  --------------------------Bill

Nice looking car AJ!

Yes, good guess! On your track design I'd use four 4' x 8' sheets of plywood or mdf to make a 6' x 16' table. That would give the extra 5 foot on those straights! Now all I need is an addition to my garage!!! Nice job AJ!!!  -------------------Bill

So I hear there's a change to the wheel rules at BSCC. BWA wheels are now legal. We can now use hubless wheels. That's going to help me out a lot! So, if we can run BWA wheels, why not open it up to any manufacturer's wheels, (excluding "O" ring fronts of course!)?  -----------------Bill