I figured out the handling problem I had with my Cartrix Aston Martin. I opened it up and scraped the glue off of the side of the motor. It turns out the used "blue Motor" I grabbed out of the box was a Cobra 26K motor, I wasn't even aware I still had one. I replaced it with an 18K Hawk motor. It's much more user friendly now.
751 October 16, 2016 5:09 am
Re: NASTE Odd Thursday Night Racing Rules & Current Thread (2,156 replies, posted in NASTE)
752 October 9, 2016 6:43 am
Re: NASTE Gravity Racer Program (306 replies, posted in NASTE)
Are to going to make the body lines angular, or are to going to build some wooden bucks to hammer out some sexy curves?
753 October 9, 2016 6:38 am
Re: Proxy racing (2 replies, posted in Events)
Basically its the same rules as our classic sports car class, it just has a 13K motor limit. This year we get to use urethane tires where before they had to be Ninco classics. The reason for the slower motor is because most of the tracks are not like Bill's and Al's, they are smaller and tighter so top speed isn't the focus as much as smooth handling.
754 October 7, 2016 10:05 pm
Topic: Proxy racing (2 replies, posted in Events)
For those interested in entering the 2017 IPS proxy Alexis has started taking reservations for next year. It is limited to 30 something cars and appears to be filling up fast.
755 October 1, 2016 8:40 am
Re: NASTE Odd Thursday Night Racing Rules & Current Thread (2,156 replies, posted in NASTE)
I ran my Mustang for a long time and just couldn't come out on top. I finally switched to a Camaro. It turns out it wasn't the car.
756 October 1, 2016 8:05 am
Re: NASTE Odd Thursday Night Racing Rules & Current Thread (2,156 replies, posted in NASTE)
Especially in that narrow track Mustang. That 1/8"-1/4" difference between the Mustang and the Camaro is huge. Great driving job. On the other hand my 10th place finish is looking better and better. ;-)
757 October 1, 2016 7:57 am
Topic: For you collectors (1 replies, posted in Cars)
http://www.ebay.com/itm/VINTAGE-1960S-E … SwpLNX7eTO
I'm a consumer and would have to put it together, thus spoiling it.
758 September 25, 2016 7:45 pm
Re: BRM Racing in Tacoma 9/23-24 (17 replies, posted in Events)
I'm not on call any more, I'll give it some consideration. 40 minutes heats you say, I was only partly kidding when I joked about my 3 minute attention span.
759 September 15, 2016 3:44 am
Re: NASTE Odd Thursday Night Racing Rules & Current Thread (2,156 replies, posted in NASTE)
Watch the stairs Doc.
760 September 14, 2016 4:15 am
Re: 2017 NASTE Point Series Championship (17 replies, posted in Race Rules)
Since September 13 was actually a Tuesday this year does that mean we are starting tomorrow night 9/15? If so we should bring a trans am car? Or did you mean October 13th? Either way I'm ready, lets go.
761 August 30, 2016 3:55 am
Re: IMSA GT Challenge (24 replies, posted in Gorge Raceway)
I gave it all I had, perhaps I should have givin a little less in the corners.
762 August 30, 2016 3:53 am
Re: NASTE Odd Thursday Night Racing Rules & Current Thread (2,156 replies, posted in NASTE)
Cool.
763 August 22, 2016 8:22 pm
Re: BRM Tuning (62 replies, posted in Cars)
Mine's fixed, had to find a new O ring at the local hardware store and put a new grommet on the wire. With Rico's new axle it appears to be ready to go.
764 August 22, 2016 3:46 pm
Re: BRM Tuning (62 replies, posted in Cars)
Uh, Ummm, I've been testing your tires for the last two races, but with the front end issues I still finished near the bottom. Last race in the first heat I got a little too wide on Al's bank and Monte broadsided me so hard my car broke. I borrowed one of Rico's cars and had my best finish ever in that class.
765 August 21, 2016 7:46 pm
Re: NASTE Gravity Racer Program (306 replies, posted in NASTE)
Looks like Dennis had a three wheeled car on the tow back up, but it doesn't appear to help. Wheel Diameter makes a difference too. Those taller wheels have the bearings working only about half as hard as Dennis's smaller wheels.
766 August 20, 2016 7:30 pm
Re: BRM Tuning (62 replies, posted in Cars)
I put the axle I got from Rico (thanks again Rico) into mine, it seems smoother but my straightaway isn't really long enough to get it up to speed.
767 August 15, 2016 4:55 am
Re: NASTE Gravity Racer Program (306 replies, posted in NASTE)
Kind of like putting a little lead just behind the guide?
768 August 14, 2016 9:16 pm
Re: NASTE Gravity Racer Program (306 replies, posted in NASTE)
There is a brake, but it kind of reminds me of how Fred Flintstone stopped his car. It does seem to work though.
769 August 14, 2016 10:16 am
Re: NASTE Gravity Racer Program (306 replies, posted in NASTE)
Meeting the kids for lunch. Keep the shiny side up.
770 August 12, 2016 3:53 pm
Re: NASTE Odd Thursday Night Racing Rules & Current Thread (2,156 replies, posted in NASTE)
I've got a couple of pretty good podless classic sports cars I'll try out at the next race. The last time I tried them everybody else was running pod cars. I'll just have to get me a big mega box like Monte so I can bring everything.
771 August 12, 2016 12:20 pm
Re: NASTE Odd Thursday Night Racing Rules & Current Thread (2,156 replies, posted in NASTE)
Monte, except for a couple of de-slots you would have had me. You had the faster car in both races. Oh and if I bumped you once or twice, it was an accident.
772 August 8, 2016 7:37 am
Re: June 2016 First Sunday (13 replies, posted in Penguin Point Raceway)
Yes, thank you, as always it was a wonderful time. Congrats to Dominic on his first place finish.
773 August 6, 2016 8:16 pm
Re: Trans Am Race July 30, 2016 (4 replies, posted in Gorge Raceway)
Bill, a 30 lap victory? What are you feeding that thing?
774 July 26, 2016 3:26 pm
Re: NASTE Gravity Racer Program (306 replies, posted in NASTE)
Now that's not a GPS unit on the dash is it? If we need a GPS to get to the bottom of the hill we might not finish so good.
775 June 27, 2016 7:42 pm
Re: BRM Tuning (62 replies, posted in Cars)
I might have to join you, my new front ties came today, but my track is too small to get up to tire hopping speed. I suppose I could turn the voltage up, but there is a wall behind turn one.