Great tracks Mel!!!...................makes me wanna move!!!!
Thanks for all the pics, we really enjoy them!!! ---------------------Bill
5,602 September 10, 2009 7:56 pm
Topic: From our friends in Australia (8 replies, posted in Track)
I received this from Mel in Australia:
Hi Guys,
There is no law here in Australia for passing hints and tips to other countries.
Have purchased a new SCX Nascar Pro but need to set up on for one of our club races here in Sydney Sat Night.
Found the site below which look very helpful but any more tips would be welcome. There are a few arses I need to whip!
http://www.homeracingworld.com/scxpronascar.htm
The track we are on is a new MIO painted surface with heaps of grip
Old Plastic Track
Same design but routed and MIO Finish
This track is owned by Jim - one of our club members who is in a wheel chair (after a motorbike accident some years ago). Did everything himself.
Have communicated with Rico a few times and a couple of others. I have two cars in the International SCX Classic Rally.
Have a great time on the 19th Guys - wish I could be over there - one day.!
Regards Mel
AKA Ontheflipside & Rodes
PS: No idea how I ended up on your email list but great to see what you guys are doing
5,603 September 8, 2009 3:03 pm
Re: Fly Classic Class (26 replies, posted in BSCC)
Rico, Yes, if only I had a brain....errrr track!
Avoiding the negatives of the Slot.It class would be nice. It's nice to see a variety of cars on the track!
Will the races for the next season utilize the stupid pit stop B.S.?
---------------------------Bill
5,604 September 8, 2009 2:56 pm
Re: Fly Classic Class (26 replies, posted in BSCC)
And this from Greg Petrolati:
The specified mods are consistent with making the average Fly classic into a "runner". I do like the idea of including the GT40's and Ferri LMs, It's period consistent for most of the cars (the 2 liter Chevrons I think came along later in the 70s). I have a GT40 that I really would enjoy driving, so there's a bit of self serving going on here. That being said, I'm amenable to whatever the group wants. As far a spec tires I have Supertires on all of my Fly classics except the GT40 which has Indy grips. If we're heading for a tuners race sometime in the future why not leave tire selection up to the participants?
Those are my principles, and if you don't like them... well, I have others.
Groucho Marx
Greg Petrolati Lafayette, Oregon
That's not a leak... My car's just marking its territory...
5,605 September 8, 2009 2:55 pm
Re: Fly Classic Class (26 replies, posted in BSCC)
This from Tim Booze:
Rico,
I would like to have the following allowed for the Fly Classic cars next season.
1. Use brass for weight and maybe to stiffen chassis if needed.
2. Use ANY tire for the rear as long as track clearance is observed, and the tire does not stick out past the chassis. (What is the required clearance for the track?)
3. Change out the front tires to ANY brand that fits and stay within the body so as not to stick out.
Fly tires are not known for being that good as far as I have heard.
The front tires on my car wobble, and they are a little too sticky to slide well.
4. I am leaning toward wanting to allow the changing of front and back wheels for the reasons of dependability. I do not like plastic wheels and esp. do not want a rear wheel coming off when I am racing. I don't think everyone would not haft to use them to remain competable if they do not want to spend the money.
My car is stock but does not have a "black stripe" on the motor. Do we need to buy motors that have this on them? Mine has the typical two square vent holes on top.
Are the 908 Can-Am cars allowed as seen below? At least the description on e-Bay calss it a "Can-Am" car.
Thanks for getting this going.
TimBa
5,606 September 7, 2009 8:34 pm
Re: Fly Classic Class (26 replies, posted in BSCC)
I also have a Porsche 908/3 "Fast Kit" with a sidewinder chassis. It uses some sort of motor pod setup. Is that the correct setup for the proposed class? Do you think the GT40 would be a superior car? I have a couple GT40s. Both have a silver metal can motor with a black stripe. I saw the message Tim sent, it looks like it went out to everyone. -----------------------Bill
5,607 September 7, 2009 5:13 pm
Re: Fly Classic Class (26 replies, posted in BSCC)
So is the GT40 in or out????
5,608 September 7, 2009 9:19 am
Re: Professor's Enduro Series 2009 - Round 3 (11 replies, posted in Events)
John & Chrissy, Thanks for another great race! I really enjoy your new track, it's one of the nicest tracks I have run on! See you in December! ----------------Bill
5,609 September 4, 2009 10:12 am
Re: Professor's Enduro Series 2009 - Round 3 (11 replies, posted in Events)
We'll miss you Rico!!!
5,610 September 4, 2009 6:23 am
Re: Professor's Enduro Series 2009 - Round 3 (11 replies, posted in Events)
Last chance.............Anybody lookin' to car pool to Auburn tomorrow?.........slots left in the "Toaster"..........leaving from 122nd K Mart @ 6:30am..... ---------------Bill
5,611 August 31, 2009 5:59 am
Re: I'll have a Bloody Mary please.......... (41 replies, posted in Slot Talk)
You're right Rico.......screw the dishes...........where's my drink?????
5,612 August 30, 2009 7:32 pm
Re: Professor's Enduro Series 2009 - Round 3 (11 replies, posted in Events)
HEY Ya'll, the enduro is this coming Saturday Sept. 5th. Who's car poolin'???? ---------------Bill
5,613 August 30, 2009 8:01 am
Re: I'll have a Bloody Mary please.......... (41 replies, posted in Slot Talk)
Hey Howie, Just been busy with other stuff.................I'll be back at those dishes soon!!!
5,614 August 29, 2009 5:45 pm
Re: NASTE for 2010 (51 replies, posted in NASTE)
The NASTE BBQ and 2010 Season Meeting will be held at Jeff Courtney's Hemi Heights Raceway Park on Sunday September 13th. This year we are making it a Potluck Affair. The hamburgers and hotdogs are lined up, so just bring a side dish or snack of your choice. The track will be up and running, doors open at 2:00pm. Hope to see you all there. ----------------Bill
5,615 August 22, 2009 9:40 am
Re: NASTE for 2010 (51 replies, posted in NASTE)
NASTE RACERS, Didn't mean to leave ya'll hangin'. Still working on a date for the NASTE BBQ. Lookin' at middle to late September now. More when I know more...... ----------------Bill
5,616 August 16, 2009 7:29 pm
Re: Scratch building resource (1 replies, posted in Modifications)
I have seen this site before, but it has been quite awhile since I last visited. He has built some beautiful cars!
5,617 August 16, 2009 3:26 pm
Re: I'll have a Bloody Mary please.......... (41 replies, posted in Slot Talk)
The NASTE Calendar has been updated with Rapid Raceway's race schedule for the upcoming season.
5,618 August 13, 2009 8:37 am
Re: GT1 class (62 replies, posted in Rapid Raceway)
I'm still lost....................I think I need another drink!!!!
Who needs instructions anyway????!!!!!!!!
5,619 August 13, 2009 6:14 am
Re: GT1 class (62 replies, posted in Rapid Raceway)
GEORGE, I may be in need of your assistance!!!!!! ---------------------Bill
5,620 August 12, 2009 8:41 am
Re: GT1 class (62 replies, posted in Rapid Raceway)
Howie - Yes, I have the bag full of parts. I haven't even started on it, Bryan mentioned he wanted one, so I told him he could buy mine. I'll be on my second chassis and I haven't even put one together yet!!!!
I heard from David Naylor the other day. He said he is going to be at your place Thursday for a tuning session on the Tifosi chassis. I have signed up to race one of David's Tifosi chassis, so my Schoeler chassis will be my backup. -----------Bill
5,621 August 11, 2009 8:08 pm
Re: GT1 class (62 replies, posted in Rapid Raceway)
GOOD POINT!!!!.........Hey, I just ordered another chassis. Gonna sell mine to Flyin Bryan so he has one....
5,622 August 11, 2009 7:40 pm
Re: GT1 class (62 replies, posted in Rapid Raceway)
OK Howie, what's the glue secret?????
5,623 August 10, 2009 9:53 pm
Re: I'll have a Bloody Mary please.......... (41 replies, posted in Slot Talk)
Well since you asked, I would prefer a Coffee Nudge............
5,624 August 9, 2009 8:56 pm
Re: I'll have a Bloody Mary please.......... (41 replies, posted in Slot Talk)
Maybe we better switch to coffee on Thursday Howie???!!!!!!
5,625 August 5, 2009 7:05 pm
Re: I'll have a Bloody Mary please.......... (41 replies, posted in Slot Talk)
Got pruney grabbin' for the cherries in my Mai-Tai's.....