551 Reply by wb0s

(3 replies, posted in PASER)

We just finished the fourth class, so I figured it was time for an update. Stuart has done a great job of instructing as well as helping all of the participants keep on track with their chassis builds. Everyone is on track for having their cars done at the end of the last class. If anything we are a little ahead of schedule! Thanks again Stuart for doing this! Your efforts are greatly appreciated!

Stuart not only offers building instruction and tips, he covers the principals of good chassis design.
http://www.naste.org/members/bill/PASERIMG_5736.jpg

Participants chassis are all looking really nice!
http://www.naste.org/members/bill/PASERIMG_5759.jpg

The soldering skills participants are developing are probably the hardest to master.
http://www.naste.org/members/bill/PASERIMG_5763.jpg

Al is demonstrating the level of concentration and attention the participants exhibit in each class!
http://www.naste.org/members/bill/PASERIMG_5785.jpg

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552 Reply by wb0s

(37 replies, posted in NASTE)

NASTE 2023 Point Series Championship Race No.10 @ Rippin' Ridin' Raceway March 9, 2023

Race Results - Revo Slot Class:

1 Daniel 76.1 Laps - 6 points.
2 Al 74.0 - 5 pts.
3 Chris 72.8 - 4 pts.
4 Rico 72.3 - 3 pts.
5 Greg 71.3 - 2 pts.
6 Mitch 68.9 - 1 pt.

Current Standings for the 2023 NASTE Point Series Championship After 10 Races:

1 Daniel  - 49 pts.
2 Al  - 48 points.
3 Rico - 29 pts.
4 Greg   - 20 pts.
5 tie - Zack - 15 pts.
5 tie - Chris Kouba - 15 pts.
7 Bill  - 14 pts.
8 David  - 13 pts.
9 Mitch - 10 pts.
10 tie - John G. - 1 pt.
10 tie - Elliott leonard - 1 pt.
10 tie - Josh - 1 pt.

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553 Reply by wb0s

(2,165 replies, posted in NASTE)

Race results from March 9, 2023

http://www.naste.org/members/bill/rrrmarch92023a.jpg

http://www.naste.org/members/bill/rrrmarch92023b.jpg

http://www.naste.org/members/bill/rrrmarch92023c.jpg

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554 Topic by wb0s

(3 replies, posted in PASER)

Stuart Wall, a premier hardbody builder in the Pacific Northwest, was the instructor for last night's chassis building class. Stuart studied chassis building under Bob McFarland, and his level of skill reflects that tutelage. This first class focused on the building of the chassis center section, including the motor mount. Stuart supplied each student with pre-cut brass pieces, and the necessary wire and tubing. Each student cut and pe-assembled the pieces, after which Stuart demonstrated and assisted in soldering the pieces together. I'd like to thank Stuart for putting on this class for us, and congratulate him on an outstanding job with the instruction!

http://www.naste.org/members/bill/PASER_IMG_5565.jpg

http://www.naste.org/members/bill/PASER_IMG_5569.jpg

http://www.naste.org/members/bill/PASER_IMG_5581.jpg

http://www.naste.org/members/bill/PASER_IMG_5629.jpg

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555 Reply by wb0s

(13 replies, posted in Rapid Raceway)

To the top...

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556 Reply by wb0s

(65 replies, posted in PASER)

First off, thanks to Rob for hosting the evenings racing!

Secondly, holy crap-o-le!........passing & crashing!..........If rubbin' is racin'........what is bashin' exactly????

........I think I may have killed some cars..........

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557 Reply by wb0s

(1 replies, posted in OSCAR)

Thanks for another great day of racing Bob!

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558 Reply by wb0s

(1 replies, posted in Events)

I'll work on it Mitch.

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559 Reply by wb0s

(37 replies, posted in NASTE)

NASTE 2023 Point Series Championship Race No.9 @ Rippin' Ridin' Raceway February 9, 2023

Race Results - GFX Class:

1 Al 83.0 Laps - 9 points.
2 Bill 81.9 - 8 pts.
3 Daniel 80.4 - 7 pts.
4 Rico 79.9 - 6 pts.
5 David 75.0 - 5 pts.
6 Greg 74.8 - 4 pts.
7 Chris 74.5 - 3 pts.
8 Mitch 74.2 - 2 pts.
9 Josh 63.1 - 1 pt.

Current Standings for the 2023 NASTE Point Series Championship After 9 Races:

1 tie - Daniel  - 43 pts.
1 tie - Al  - 43 points.
3 Rico - 26 pts.
4 Greg   - 18 pts.
5 Zack - 15 pts.
6 Bill  - 14 pts.
7 David  - 13 pts.
8 Chris Kouba - 11 pts.
9 Mitch - 9 pts.
10 tie - John G. - 1 pt.
10 tie - Elliott leonard - 1 pt.
10 tie - Josh - 1 pt.

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560 Reply by wb0s

(2,165 replies, posted in NASTE)

Race results from February 9, 2023:

http://www.naste.org/members/bill/rrr02092023a.jpg

http://www.naste.org/members/bill/rrr02092023b.jpg

http://www.naste.org/members/bill/rrr02092023c.jpg

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561 Reply by wb0s

(24 replies, posted in PASER)

In response to inquiries, here is some clarification regarding the chassis rules for the Sportsman Class:

Chassis: Inline motor configuration only. Obviously, the chassis must have the motor in an inline configuration.

Chassis must be a rattle chassis (Hanna/Econo car type chassis). Rattle Chassis meaning no hinges. Once referred to as a "Slider Chassis".

No hinges, or hinged (floppy) side pans. Obviously, no hinged side pans allowed in any form.

The chassis cannot have more than two main components (center section & side pans assembly) with independent movement. Only the center section (one component) of the chassis and the side pans (the other component of the chassis) can move independently of each other.

Chassis must have a center section consisting of the inline motor mount and the guide flag tongue. The guide flag tongue and the motor mount, must be attached to the center section of the chassis as one single component.

Two side pans can be attached to the center section using tubing and wire, but the two side pans cannot be hinged to the center section. The side pans can be connected to the center section but, not by or with the use of a hinge.

Side to side, as well as up and down movement of the side pans is permitted. The side pans can move up and down or side to side, independently of the center section.

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562 Reply by wb0s

(113 replies, posted in Rapid Raceway)

Ran ran an excellent race Rico! One of your best!

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563 Reply by wb0s

(24 replies, posted in PASER)

New Rules now in effect - updated on Feb.3, 2023!

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564 Reply by wb0s

(3 replies, posted in PASER)

Oops....my mistake. I forgot OSCAR spec cars are not legal in the PASER Trans Am Class!

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565 Reply by wb0s

(3 replies, posted in PASER)

Bob, do you know which guys were running NWTS cars and which guys were running OSCAR cars?

It was good to see Matt back at the track, and also to see Frank and Tim B. racing with us!

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566 Reply by wb0s

(1 replies, posted in Gorge Raceway)

Thanks for a great race Bob! Sorry I had to leave early!

Your track is truly difficult and challenging!.........It's growing on me!

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567 Reply by wb0s

(65 replies, posted in PASER)

After the Flexi Class the Sportsman Class cars took the track. We had 9 racers for this race. When the checkered flag dropped John G. had again crossed the line first!

Sportsman Class race results:
http://www.naste.org/members/bill/ICFR_IMG_5539.jpg

Sportsman Race stats:
http://www.naste.org/members/bill/ICFR_IMG_5541.jpg
http://www.naste.org/members/bill/ICFR_IMG_5542.jpg

I had a great time racing and visiting with my fellow competitors and friends! It is looking as though Even Thursdays are going to be a good thing! Thanks to everyone that made it out!   =======Bill

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568 Reply by wb0s

(65 replies, posted in PASER)

PASER opened the doors at Inslot's Checkered Flag Raceway to 13 racers for last night's Even Thursday Night racing. The doors opened at 5:00PM for practice. During the practice session the JK RTR cars were introduced. A couple racers that already had the JK cars let some of the other racers try them out. By the end of practice both of the cars PASER had in stock were sold! These cars are awesome right out of the box!

The first class to grid for the night was the Flexi Class. The class was made up of both new JK RTR cars as well as older race prepped Parma Flexis and Champion cars. By the end of the race the new JK cars had showed their worth finishing first, third, fourth, and fifth. Congrats to John G. on his win! Three racers missed single laps due to "rider" incidents. Al's lap totals shown should include one additional for an actual total of 175 laps, placing him in 7th just one lap ahead of Bart. Rob's actual total is 170, one lap more than shown, but does not change his 9th place finish position. Kirk's lap total should be 190 with him still in 5th place.

http://www.naste.org/members/bill/ICFR_IMG_5530.jpg

Here are the race results from the Flexi Class:
http://www.naste.org/members/bill/ICFR_IMG_5533.jpg

Flexi Class race stats:
http://www.naste.org/members/bill/ICFR_IMG_5535.jpg
http://www.naste.org/members/bill/ICFR_IMG_5536.jpg
http://www.naste.org/members/bill/ICFR_IMG_5537.jpg

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569 Reply by wb0s

(139 replies, posted in Rapid Raceway)

Doc, I have a bunch of the nylon mesh we use. I will give enough to last you FOREVER!

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570 Reply by wb0s

(139 replies, posted in Rapid Raceway)

MAN, that was some CLOSE racing!

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571 Reply by wb0s

(37 replies, posted in NASTE)

NASTE 2023 Point Series Championship Race No.8 @ Rippin' Ridin' Raceway January 19, 2023

Race Results - PGE Class:

1 Chris 81.5 Laps - 8 points.
2 Al 80.5 - 7 pts.
3 Daniel 80.0 - 6 pts.
4 Rico 78.4 - 5 pts.
5 Greg 77.0 - 4 pts.
6 David 76.4 - 3 pts.
7 Mitch 70.9 - 2 pts.
8 Elliott Leonard  62.5 - 1 pt.

Current Standings for the 2023 NASTE Point Series Championship After 8 Races:

1 Daniel  - 36 pts.
2 Al  - 34 points.
3 Rico - 20 pts.
4 Zack - 15 pts.
5 Greg   - 14 pts.
6 tie - Chris Kouba - 8 pts.
6 tie -  David  - 8 pts.
8  Mitch - 7 pts.
9 Bill  - 6 pts.
10 tie - John G. - 1 pt.
10 tie - Elliott leonard - 1 pt.

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572 Reply by wb0s

(2,165 replies, posted in NASTE)

Race results from January 19, 2023:

http://www.naste.org/members/bill/RRR01192023a.jpg

http://www.naste.org/members/bill/RRR01192023b.jpg

http://www.naste.org/members/bill/RRR01192023c.jpg

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573 Reply by wb0s

(5 replies, posted in OSCAR)

"Didn't go so well"?.................THAT is the understatement of the year!!!!

I have NEVER seen anybody BREAK an aluminum front wheel!!!!

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574 Reply by wb0s

(5 replies, posted in OSCAR)

Congrats to Bob (NAKNAK) for a well deserved win!

Thanks to Rob for providing us with a great race and a facility and track to enjoy!
http://www.naste.org/members/bill/ROBSIMG_5515.jpg

Here are the overall race results for the OSCAR Sports Car race:

1st NAKNAK           989.8 laps
2nd Turing John     961.9
3rd Bad Billy          946.4 laps
4th Terrible Tommy 936.8
5th Scary Gary      926.4
6th ProZack          907.0
7th Michael           869.9
8th Tiny Tim         826.9
9th Professor Fate 745.4
10th Rob             741.9
11th Bartman      689.4

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575 Reply by wb0s

(5 replies, posted in OSCAR)

As the first heat race unfolded it became clear that traffic was going to be the biggest challenge of the race! With 4.0 inch lane spacing, and the wide sports car bodies (well, most of them), passing was difficult to say the least! It didn't take most racers long to figure out being selective of your passing points was critical. By the end of the first half of the race many racers had already spent a lot of time in the pits making repairs!

Here are some first half lap totals:
http://www.naste.org/members/bill/ROBSIMG_5503.jpg

The first half fast laps:
http://www.naste.org/members/bill/ROBSIMG_5504.jpg

After some excellent pizza Rob served during the lunch break, we were all ready for more racing. The third round of racing began with better grip on the track and some faster times with higher lap totals. However the carnage continued! The number of incidents resulting in of track pit time increased! The number of drivers experiencing extended repair time was approaching half the field!  As the fourth and final round of racing got underway we experienced a computer malfunction and the scoring stopped. Luckily our expert race director Bob (AKA NAKNAK) was able to retrieve the data for round three! The race was then restarted for round four. One would think that by the fourth round of 4 minute heat races we would have been pretty well sorted out and calmed down! However that was not the case! In the final round ProZack not only set the fastest lap and highest lap total of the race, he completely destroyed his Ferrari body! By the end of the race there were at least five car bodies we will never see competing again! In the end it was NAKNAK's beautiful concours winning car out front for the win! He didn't get through unscathed, but he was able to stay out of the worst of the carnage!

Best laps at the end of round four:
http://www.naste.org/members/bill/ROBSIMG_5505.jpg

Last round race results:
http://www.naste.org/members/bill/ROBSIMG_5506.jpg

Just a small sample of the battle results:
http://www.naste.org/members/bill/ROBSIMG_5511.jpg

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