Looked impressive
552 August 12, 2016 5:32 pm
Re: NASTE Odd Thursday Night Racing Rules & Current Thread (2,163 replies, posted in NASTE)
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.
553 August 8, 2016 6:26 am
Re: June 2016 First Sunday (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
554 August 2, 2016 11:28 am
Re: BRM Tuning (62 replies, posted in Cars)
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.
555 August 1, 2016 7:49 pm
Re: BRM Tuning (62 replies, posted in Cars)
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'...
556 July 30, 2016 1:33 pm
Topic: Trans Am Race July 30, 2016 (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
557 July 26, 2016 8:39 am
Re: NASTE Odd Thursday Night Racing Rules & Current Thread (2,163 replies, posted in NASTE)
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.
558 July 23, 2016 9:10 pm
Re: NASTE Odd Thursday Night Racing Rules & Current Thread (2,163 replies, posted in NASTE)
I tried to record it but got vexed by Comcrash. I think there may be a replay tomorrow, fingers crossed.
559 July 22, 2016 9:43 am
Re: NASTE Odd Thursday Night Racing Rules & Current Thread (2,163 replies, posted in NASTE)
We missed you last night. Get well soon.
560 July 19, 2016 6:25 am
Re: The Path Forward (26 replies, posted in NASTE)
Put me down for May 13 please
561 July 9, 2016 12:00 pm
Re: NASTE Odd Thursday Night Racing Rules & Current Thread (2,163 replies, posted in NASTE)
Good news indeed.
562 July 8, 2016 7:57 am
Re: NASTE Odd Thursday Night Racing Rules & Current Thread (2,163 replies, posted in NASTE)
I guess I owe Mr. Trachsel a thank you as well. Thank you Bryan, much appreciated.
563 July 7, 2016 9:43 pm
Re: NASTE Odd Thursday Night Racing Rules & Current Thread (2,163 replies, posted in NASTE)
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
564 July 7, 2016 1:31 pm
Re: NASTE Odd Thursday Night Racing Rules & Current Thread (2,163 replies, posted in NASTE)
Yikes!! Very sorry to hear that, I hope you have a speedy recovery.
Rico
565 June 28, 2016 9:15 am
Re: Tip of the hat - The Oregon Donors take 3rd in BRM 6hr in Tacoma (5 replies, posted in NASTE)
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.
566 June 23, 2016 8:40 am
Re: Cars by Mitch Brooks (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
567 June 20, 2016 9:34 am
Topic: World of Speed (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:
Roadster cockpit, not sure I want to know what the hot water bottle was for!
1951 Pennzoil Special driven by Mauri Rose
Janet Guthrie's Vollstedt Special
1972 Vel's Parnelli Jones driven by Al Unser
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
568 June 19, 2016 8:08 pm
Re: IMSA GT Challenge (24 replies, posted in Gorge Raceway)
Why no Lancia's?
569 June 19, 2016 7:39 am
Re: IMSA GT Challenge (24 replies, posted in Gorge Raceway)
Porsche only or other Gr. C cars?
570 June 10, 2016 8:42 am
Re: NASTE Odd Thursday Night Racing Rules & Current Thread (2,163 replies, posted in NASTE)
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.
571 June 9, 2016 9:19 am
Re: Econo Cars are Alive and Well at Rapid Raceway! (12 replies, posted in Rapid Raceway)
Thanks Bill.
572 June 9, 2016 7:28 am
Re: Econo Cars are Alive and Well at Rapid Raceway! (12 replies, posted in Rapid Raceway)
Any body have spare?
573 June 6, 2016 7:29 pm
Re: BRM 6h & Scaleauto 12h in Tacoma 6/24-26 (9 replies, posted in NASTE)
I'll see what the schedule looks like
574 June 4, 2016 10:14 am
Re: NASTE 2017 - New Era (42 replies, posted in NASTE)
Quite frankly, I don’t really understand what all the fuss is about. Yes, there are basically two different groups who participate in the NASTE IROC races, the racers and those who are there more to socialize. So what? I don't see why it can't be both. We have tried to break things down into classes with points for the various classes/groups and this has been moderately successful. It looks to me like Bill’s proposal is to provide more separation between the two groups. I’m not sure I’m in complete agreement with that theory as I like both aspects: the racing and the socializing. Besides the two groups are already largely separated as the more social group does not tend to show up for the more serious racing on Thursdays.
This is a slot car racing club and to me that should remain the main emphasis on both the weekend IROC races and the Odd Thursday events whether or not one is there to race seriously or to visit. I wasn’t there in the old days but I’ve been around for the last 7-8 years where we have always used the IROC style on weekends. After learning about some of the early history I understand why an IROC format is used and while it is not my preferred competition model, I look on it as kind of a necessary evil. The whole point of using the same cars/controller is to level the playing field so the better car builders/cheaters/money spenders (pick your favorite) don’t always win and to give every racer an equal opportunity to perform well. Why not just break it down into the two groups, the racers and the socializers and leave it at that? The racers can race for the Points Championship, which I would prefer to keep, and the socializers could race just for fun without the pressure of competition.
I feel this situation need not be so complicated with qualification, using the top qualifiers cars, points for fast qualifier, moving Points Championship to Odd Thursdays. I like having the IROC and Odd Thursdays separated and prepare for each differently. I like the K.I.S.S. method (I think we all know what this is) and all this just seems overly complicated and to what end? There are still going to be those who are more serious about racing than others and I’m not sure any amount of legislation/rule/format changes is ever going to change this fact.
In the current IROC format I have used cars I have prepared just for that event and do my best to make them equal so the competition is even and fair. Just like Monte said they are given up for dead when they hit the track and I’m okay with that, but I’ve seen you all race and would prefer not to use individual racers cars for IROC racing as I’m not really comfortable giving up my more serious race cars for dead or for that matter potentially damaging someone else’ pride and joy. I am also afraid that ramping up the level of competition a notch on Thursdays with points could lead to a loss in the level of camaraderie that currently exists. While I show up to every race with the hope of doing well, I would like to think I have moved beyond getting too upset if I don’t. After all, I didn’t get the name ‘Chet by doing well. I’m just not sure the current process is as broken as some make it out to be and if you don’t like it or enjoy it then why choose to participate at all?
Competition by nature is serious but the trick is to not take it too seriously and thereby not making it enjoyable for anyone.
575 May 25, 2016 11:09 am
Re: Current Status (137 replies, posted in Slot Talk)
Mine looks the same or worse