676

(69 replies, posted in Events)

I think we should stick with a single brand to allow those from out of town to more easily match up.

677

(69 replies, posted in Events)

The was a chain...  Taco Man.  We always referred to is as the Tacoman.  (That's Ta-Ko-mun for my phonetically challenged friends)

678

(69 replies, posted in Events)

Guide Dogs for the Blind.

679

(7 replies, posted in Track)

Yes, go visit.  Take pictures!  Make friends.  Tell them about the northwest.

Kick their butts!

680

(69 replies, posted in Events)

Howie has given the OK to schedule a BRM race on his track.  So, what should we do?  There are some possibilities beyond the Porsches.  Would we allow multiple classes so more can play?

Let's talk about it.  With a little advance notice we should be able to get a few of the Tacoman's down as well.

681

(240 replies, posted in Slot Talk)

You'd think they would add some protection circuitry to prevent those type of problems.

But always good to do a little straightening up.

Herr Doktor.

In Tacoma they call Tony "Deuce".

I have no idea why.

I like Doc too.

Some nights the magic works.

I really like the Policars.  Looking forward to seeing a few more come out.  Those alone would make for a great class.

Thanks to Al for having us over.  And an extra thanks to those that stayed for the proxy runs.  It amazes me how close the racing is with those cars.  And how many wings go flying.

685

(26 replies, posted in NASTE)

Racin' tonight?

Might be the same guy that was interested in the bowtie.

687

(26 replies, posted in NASTE)

Slot cars, men, slot cars.

Let's save the restaurant reviews for live time.  hmm

688

(26 replies, posted in NASTE)

I feel satisfactorily edified.

689

(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.

690

(26 replies, posted in NASTE)

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

691

(26 replies, posted in NASTE)

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

692

(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.

698

(306 replies, posted in NASTE)

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

699

(306 replies, posted in NASTE)

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

700

(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.