551

(24 replies, posted in Gorge Raceway)

Put me down for Porsche 956 #33 Skoal Bandit

552

(306 replies, posted in NASTE)

Is that anything like getting the lead out of your butt?

553

(306 replies, posted in NASTE)

Looked impressive

I missed the arse-whoop in'. I had one of my 'Chet style race nights. My GT car was bouncing off stuff everywhere and the old grey ghost ain't what she used to be in classic sports car.

555

(13 replies, posted in Penguin Point Raceway)

Thank you Monte and Victoria for the hospitality yesterday, Dominic and I had a great time racing and visiting. Enjoyed the free air show too :-)

Rico

556

(62 replies, posted in Cars)

wb0s wrote:

The trailer will be at the beach..............of course if'n I'm leavin' for slot car stuff, she might tell me to take it with me, or to put it somewhere.................!

I kinda meant after the deevorce, you might have 1/2 a trailer left, guess I wasn't clear enough.

557

(62 replies, posted in Cars)

wb0s wrote:

If I come back from the beach to attend, leaving Diane at the beach, can I come live with you afterwards?

If you were really lucky, you might still have 1/2 a travel trailer to sleep in. Just sayin'...

558

(4 replies, posted in Gorge Raceway)

A BIG THANK YOU to the Nakamura's for hosting today's Trans Am Classic.  Those that participated had a great time trying to catch Bill, who was the class of the field.  Although a small turnout, the racing was close and surprisingly clean.  You all missed out on a fantastic taco feast that left me feeling like a siesta.

Regards,
Rico

Your inner mechanic came through, I fixed the shower handle in our motel room earlier this morning. Glad to hear surgery was a success and you are on the road to recovery.

I tried to record it but got vexed by Comcrash.  I think there may be a replay tomorrow, fingers crossed.

We missed you last night. Get well soon.

562

(26 replies, posted in NASTE)

Put me down for May 13 please

Good news indeed.

I guess I owe Mr. Trachsel a thank you as well.  Thank you Bryan, much appreciated.

I just want to take the time to thank Bill for my "Season in the Toilet" trophy. It means a lot to me that you took the time and effort make said trophy and it is proudly displayed in my display cabinet.  It's these kind of things that make the NASTE group so great.

Thanks again
Rico

Yikes!! Very sorry to hear that, I hope you have a speedy recovery.

Rico

Awesome Job!  I had hoped to make it but we had Gabby's graduation party on Saturday and it didn't seem fair to let Kelly do all the clean up, so I couldn't make it.  In addition, what I thought were allergies all day Saturday ending up being a cold and I was miserable all day Sunday anyway.

568

(9 replies, posted in Cars)

A couple of thing to try regarding masking:

1.) Try putting the tape on a hard surface that you don't care about, then use a straight edge and a sharp blade to cut a new edge on the tape.

2.) Apply tape to car body in desired area and then LIGHTLY spray some clear on the area. The clear is supposed to seal the areas that will bleed.

I have used this method with better results than the stock edge of the tape, but I still suck at these types of projects.

Rico

569

(2 replies, posted in Slot Talk)

I went to the World of Speed Museum yesterday for Fathers Day to check out the Museum and the Indy 500 Tribute.  There is a lot of history represented and there is no way I could pick a favorite.  Here's a few of the pics I took:

http://i361.photobucket.com/albums/oo56/reek455/World%20of%20Speed%20Museum/IMG_2630_zpsessto5or.jpg
1920's Miller Special

http://i361.photobucket.com/albums/oo56/reek455/World%20of%20Speed%20Museum/IMG_2626_zpsqlugegqq.jpg
Roadster cockpit, not sure I want to know what the hot water bottle was for!

http://i361.photobucket.com/albums/oo56/reek455/World%20of%20Speed%20Museum/IMG_2614_zpszfjonkxe.jpg
1968 STP Lotus Turbine

http://i361.photobucket.com/albums/oo56/reek455/World%20of%20Speed%20Museum/IMG_2613_zpsl8znudzb.jpg
1951 Pennzoil Special driven by Mauri Rose

http://i361.photobucket.com/albums/oo56/reek455/World%20of%20Speed%20Museum/IMG_2623_zps9s8rtnbr.jpg
Janet Guthrie's Vollstedt Special

http://i361.photobucket.com/albums/oo56/reek455/World%20of%20Speed%20Museum/IMG_2620_zpstszdbtfd.jpg
1972 Vel's Parnelli Jones driven by Al Unser

http://i361.photobucket.com/albums/oo56/reek455/World%20of%20Speed%20Museum/IMG_2641_zpsluaxnmss.jpg
Of particular interest to us slot racers

There were many other cars that I'm not posting pics of but you can view them here:

http://s361.photobucket.com/user/reek45 … amp;page=1

I'd like to give a special thanks to Jeff Fields for his contribution to this outing.

Rico

570

(24 replies, posted in Gorge Raceway)

Why no Lancia's?

571

(24 replies, posted in Gorge Raceway)

Porsche only or other Gr. C cars?

Thanks for hosting Bill, what a great night of racing with lots of old and new faces and some great, close battles.  That side by side stretch Chris and I had in F1 was awesome. Open wheels, millimeters apart, good stuff. The BRM race was more like it- banging, nerfing and crashing after the past several more gentleman like Thursday night events.  I still can't believe I managed to triumph in the carnage. How often does your car end up on the floor and you still win? Too fun.

Thanks Bill.

Any body have spare?

575

(9 replies, posted in NASTE)

I'll see what the schedule looks like