Uhhhhhhhhhh, Mr. Flyin'.........my hand is in the air!!!
5,752 August 7, 2008 4:36 pm
Re: BSCC Poll (11 replies, posted in BSCC)
I like that AJ. ------------Bill
5,753 August 7, 2008 12:48 pm
Re: BSCC Poll (11 replies, posted in BSCC)
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
5,754 August 7, 2008 7:09 am
Re: Track Design Contest (39 replies, posted in Track)
I know that scenerio Rico! Hey that big track looks a lot like PIR!!! ----------------Bill
5,756 August 6, 2008 5:38 pm
Re: Track Design Contest (39 replies, posted in Track)
Thanks Rico, I'll check it out! Hey, I think you need to buy AJ some more track. He's got some great track plan ideas!!!! ---------------Bill
5,757 August 6, 2008 3:14 pm
Re: Track Design Contest (39 replies, posted in Track)
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
5,758 August 6, 2008 2:12 pm
Re: Track Design Contest (39 replies, posted in Track)
AJ, What are the table dimensions for that layout? I like the looks of it. If I built it I would try to lengthen out the four straights so the shortest one was at least 5 foot. But I like your overall layout. ---------------------Bill
5,759 August 6, 2008 8:08 am
Topic: Racing at BSCC with "Fuel Management" (20 replies, posted in BSCC)
Last night I participated in a Slot.It class race at Beaverton Slot Car Club's Marshall Field. The race was for the Slot.It class cars. Man, these guys are FAST!!! There was lots of action with some extremely fast cars and great drivers. It was a fun night of racing!
At Marshall Field a computerized lap counting system is used to run the races. The races consist of four heat races, one in each lane, each heat race lasting under 3 minutes. A "fuel management system" is used which basically simulates fuel usage of your car as you race. At some point you run out of fuel and you must pit to re-fuel. I've raced with this type of fuel management system before, in a team enduro type of race. Some will say it adds realism to the slot racing. In my opinion the fuel management system has no place in short "sprint" type heat races. Heat races of 3 minutes or less are not long enough for pit stops to be of any value to the racing. As far as adding realism I disagree. In real racing the driver does nothing but DRIVE. Someone on his pit crew TELLS him when it's time to pit. The driver does not monitor fuel. If the car starts to run out of fuel, he pits. If someone tells him to, he pits. A slot car racer can not effectively monitor anything but his car during a race (especially cars like the Sloi.It high magnetic force cars, things happen WAY TOO FAST!). It's not like you're sitting in the car and you can glance at a fuel gauge without taking your eyes off the road. It doesn't matter how many monitors you have located around the track, its just not practical. In a team enduro type race, a teammate monitors the cars fuel level and tells you when its time to pit. It works well in TEAM strategy and driver changes. In the race I attended last night I saw at least 3 racers lose laps because they needed to pit and didn't realize it (Bryan, Tim, and Rico). My feeling is it doesn't make the slot racing any more realistic. All it does is move slot car racing closer to a board game activity.....................Ever play the board game "Sorry"? ------------------Bill
5,760 August 3, 2008 3:14 pm
Topic: New Slot.It HRS Porsche (0 replies, posted in Cars)
I've almost completed my latest Slot.It car. I'm using a Porsche Carrera 908 body by Eldon. Like the Ford J I built its a short wheelbase car with a sidewinder motor configuration. Anything radically different? No, other than being legal! Just some minor refinement of a proven platform, this time. We'll see how she works........ -------------Bill
5,761 July 31, 2008 4:33 pm
Re: Wheels & Tires (23 replies, posted in Cars)
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
5,762 July 26, 2008 9:45 am
Re: Track Design Contest (39 replies, posted in Track)
Looking forward to your entry Racer! I need some choices!!!! I'm with you regarding Carrera track. I really liked the Carrera track I had, but the room I have available was not well suited to Carrera's wider turns. I wish I had a nice basement like yours!!! ------------------------Bill
5,763 July 24, 2008 2:20 pm
Re: Professor's 4-hour Enduro - Round 3 Scheduled (7 replies, posted in Events)
Racers, This is a great event! A REAL enduro not just a bunch of sprint heats linked together. The track is on with the cars racing continuosly for ONE HOUR at a time! That's 4 ONE HOUR heats! If you can find the time this is an excellent event to attend! And as Monte said, we carpool!!! --------------------------Bill
5,764 July 20, 2008 9:04 am
Topic: Cape Horn Speedway (7 replies, posted in Track)
Yesterday I had the opportunity to meet Rick Branum, and some of the racers that frequent Cape Horn Speedway. Monte, Terry, and I ventured up the Columbia River to Washougal To check out the track and racing action. From my house in Fairview it's only about a 30 minute trip, max. Rick has an excellent race program and the Cape Horn racers are a great bunch of guys! I had a chance to run a few laps, and although I wasn't very fast the Cape Horn guys get around the tight track very quickly! Cape Horn is a 1/24 scale 6 lane track with approximately a 60 to 65 foot lap length. The lanes are spaced at 4 1/2". The lap counting timing is handled by a SRT system using a dead stip trigger. Cape Horn car classes are based on "flexi" type chassis using lexan bodies. The track is in Rick's basement and Rick has very nice spacious pit areas set up. Cape Horn is an excellent place to race and have a great time! I'd like to thank Rick and all the guys for their hospitallity! I'm looking forward to my next trip to Cape Horn and get in some racing! Also on my next trip to Cape Horn I'll take along some of the cars NASTE uses for IROC races. Rick will be hosting a NASTE race for the 2009 season. Thanks Rick! ---------------------------Bill
5,765 July 17, 2008 9:10 pm
Re: Naste jelopy class (10 replies, posted in Cars)
Hello Todd M, Glad to see you stop in! Man I love those cars of yours! Good news for us, exchanged emails with Doug and he's going to host a NASTE race at Pelican Park this coming season! I'm really looking forward to getting down there and racing with you guys! ----------------------Bill
5,766 July 15, 2008 8:02 pm
Re: Track Design Contest (39 replies, posted in Track)
Looks like Monte is still in the lead....................NO CHALLENGERS?????? Am I going to have to announce the prizes to generate interest?????? --------------Bill
5,767 July 14, 2008 8:02 am
Re: New track for NASTE 2009 race schedule. (5 replies, posted in Track)
Hello Rick, I think either one of our other members or I talked with you some time back. Anyway, I remember hearing about your track, I just failed to contact you. We would love to schedule a race on your track for our 2009 racing season. We usually start up sometime in September. I will plan on coming up for your race on the 20th and we can discuss it further. Would you mind emailing me your address and directions? My email address is; wb0s@hotmail.com Thanks! ---------------Bill
5,768 July 12, 2008 8:37 am
Re: Track Design Contest (39 replies, posted in Track)
I did notice that! 4 ft. wide is tough!!! I still can't get the hang of that track builder program. I can actually put the pieces of track together faster!!!!
5,769 July 12, 2008 7:49 am
Re: Track Design Contest (39 replies, posted in Track)
Looks like you're still in the lead Monte! Not too hard to win with no competition! How many hairpin turns are in that design? I think I see at least 6?
5,770 July 11, 2008 2:16 pm
Re: Truths of Slot Car RACERS (11 replies, posted in Cars)
7. Slot car RACERS think even their fastest car could be just a little faster.
5,771 July 11, 2008 2:16 pm
Re: Slot Car RACER Truths (2 replies, posted in Cars)
7. Slot car RACERS think even their fastest car could be just a little faster.
5,772 July 11, 2008 2:12 pm
Re: Ferrari 312 Roll bar (1 replies, posted in Cars)
Hey Rico, It's too bad those things are so brittle. To mount the one I made out of brass I drilled out the holes through the body. The brass extends below the top of the body and I used JB Weld epoxy to secure it from underneath. I haven't really had a chance to test it under actual race conditions, but I figure worst case scenerio it might break loose from the body, but still be in one piece.
5,773 July 9, 2008 6:44 pm
Topic: Slot Car RACER Truths (2 replies, posted in Cars)
I am compiling a list of truths of true slot car racers. We're not talking slot car collectors, or people that PLAY with slot cars. We're talking true slot car RACERS. I'm sure all you slot car racers will find something that rings true in this list. I'll start the list, feel free to add to it!
1. Slot car RACERS think; racing is fun, winning is more fun!
2. Slot car RACERS think; "stock" is the starting point.
3. Slot car RACERS think; getting from #2 to #4 is a challenge.
4. Slot car RACERS think refinement is still "stock".
5. Slot car RACERS think improvement may still be "stock".
6. Slot car RACERS are not satisfied with repairs that just fix. Slot car racers think; the repaired part must be superior to the broken part.
5,774 July 9, 2008 6:43 pm
Topic: Truths of Slot Car RACERS (11 replies, posted in Cars)
I am compiling a list of truths of true slot car racers. We're not talking slot car collectors, or people that PLAY with slot cars. We're talking true slot car RACERS. I'm sure all you slot car racers will find something that rings true in this list. I'll start the list, feel free to add to it!
1. Slot car RACERS think; racing is fun, winning is more fun!
2. Slot car RACERS think; "stock" is the starting point.
3. Slot car RACERS think; getting from #2 to #4 is a challenge.
4. Slot car RACERS think refinement is still "stock".
5. Slot car RACERS think improvement may still be "stock".
6. Slot car RACERS are not satisfied with repairs that just fix. Slot car racers think; the repaired part must be superior to the broken part.
5,775 July 6, 2008 3:37 pm
Topic: Fast Cars & Faster Drivers! (1 replies, posted in Cars)
Sounds like Bryan Trachsel has raised the bar another notch out at BASCC! I hear Bryan turned consistent laps under the 4 second mark! Racers...cinch 'em up!!