676

(26 replies, posted in NASTE)

The rallier would say to his navigator "Get me out of this traffic". 

Already looking forward to driving over the West Linn bridge.  Or is it the Oregon City bridge.  I had the worst time with that.  I met a girl from Longview when I was maybe 17 or so.  One night she drove to St. Helens and I asked her which way she came.  She replied "over the Rainier Bridge".  I was stunned, I'd never heard of that bridge.  However I was familiar with the Longview Bridge.

Learned about perspective that night.

677

(26 replies, posted in NASTE)

Doc, hold him down, I'll twist his arm.

678

(26 replies, posted in NASTE)

Yes, possibly.  OC...  If I leave on Wednesday...

679

(4 replies, posted in NASTE)

A rally man knows the proper technique.  Execute all turns using the handbrake.  If the first pull doesn't get you headed in the right direction, keep pulling until it does.

As the legendary Stig Blomqvist once said in New England at a rally while discussing fog on the course:

"Don't be a vimp, poot your foot down".  And yes, I have the t-shirt.

Employ the technicians rule of thumb...

1.  Decide where you think the problem is on the schematic.
2.  Put your thumb down and replace everything under it.

If the problem persists here is the applicable part:

3.  Take a hammer and hit your thumb a time or two.
4.  Repeat steps 2 and 3 as needed until problem solved.

A few whacks with the hammer will get you right up to 8".

Any questions?

A Fly?  I like that car.

Yes, 8" here as well.

It's just a different class.

I believe that's an F1 class record for laps totaled at Too Bad Motorplex.  Only things faster were a bit out of spec.

Nice.  I like the Policar.

Top Ten, baby!  I'm on my way up.

685

(306 replies, posted in NASTE)

Tip:  Don't buy your driving gloves at the feed store.  hmm

686

(306 replies, posted in NASTE)

Ya'll are gonna need some driving lights if you keep testing in the dark!

687

(5 replies, posted in Race Rules)

Not long if either red or blue look yellow to you.  Nor would I be hoping for a white kit.

According to the Policar web site they have at least three coming out soon (2 March and a Lotus) with more to hopefully follow.

You do realize they are now owned by Slot.it.

688

(5 replies, posted in Race Rules)

We'll just add another class, no one will notice.

I am not sure I will make it in tonight so the proxy may have to wait until the next time.  The news here is that the weather will not get above freezing today.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2PEMjDraFcc&t=17s

Take a look, I know what's on my Christmas wish list.

691

(5 replies, posted in NASTE)

A big thanks to Al for getting the Second Saturday Series off to a great start.  The cars were great fun and easy for everyone to handle.  The food was top notch. I especially liked the Mex-flavored dish.  And the chocolates are always a treat.  I almost went for one of the Turkey's but saved myself for chocolate balls instead.  Choices...

692

(3 replies, posted in Penguin Point Raceway)

You will, it always takes a little time.  Here's my tip, it's an easy track to overdrive.

December brought us cold weather and a little beat of the hot, track side.  With Thanksgiving just past Victoria whipped up a large pot of Turkey soup that seemed to be just the ticket.

Penguin Point Slot.It C Class Series
1.  Monte Saager - 47.3 laps
2.  Tracy Flood - 46.5
3.  Rico Locati - 46.1
4.  Al Christensen - 43.3
5.  Victoria Saager - 43.1
6.  Mitch Brooks - 42.8
7.  Dan Fritz - 42.4
8.  Todd Flood - 41.9
9.  Jimmy Jones - 40.3

Penguin Point IROC Series
Fly and Spirit DTM's
1.  Rico Locati - 46.5 laps
2.  Tracy Flood - 46.3
3.  Monte Saager - 46.0
4.  Al Christensen - 45.5
5.  Todd Flood - 45.2
6.  Dan Fritz - 43.7
7.  Mitch Brooks - 42.0
8.  Victoria Saager - 41.1
9.  Jimmy Jones - 39.5

The DTM's proved popular, we'll have to pull those out again.  It reminds me I have more...  Thanks to all that came out, we'll see you next time.

Yes, that's what they do.  It's always a problem.  The lesson is to never bid early more than once.

Doc, are you getting a hankering for some Eldon?

Mike, are you complaining that a winning bid came in 1 second after the auction ended?

A true gentleman, thanks!

"Chris won the BRM Trans Am race by one lap."

Ouch.  ;-)

And I thought I was so close...

Killin' me, just killin' me.

Chris - made me laugh.

The Oregon Donors Too team finished 5th overall.

I have both the Camaro and the Mustang.  I'll bring them to Bill's Thursday night.