wb0s wrote:

Now if we could just get you to slow down a little.........

That's the only way he can keep up cuz he's old and retired or he could just cheat. Oh wait, that didn't work out so well either big_smile

kidvolt wrote:

And why shouldn't we be using vintage controllers?  It seems a little silly to be using a controller that costs more than 10x the cost of the car when new.

I vote you to give it a try next time.  Of course the rest of us won't be right behind you!

What a fantastic night of racing!  Everybody is certainly bringing their "A" game and the racing is the better for it.  Thank you Bill for hosting these events and bringing us all together.  Once again, I'm sorry Goose for busting up the Chaparral, I feel really awful about it.  I just didn't feel the rider and it happened so fast. sad
Already looking forward to the next race.

Rico

754

(6 replies, posted in Cars)

Nice work!!

755

(3 replies, posted in NASTE)

I'll be sure and tell her you said that. big_smile

756

(3 replies, posted in NASTE)

Great pic on the home page for this race.  I look like I'm asleep on my feet and what is Bill getting ready to hit? And why do Goose and Dorothy think it's so funny?  Victoria and Tyler seem oblivious to it all or they're super concentrated on the race.

Yep, and those are some mondo tires from Paul Gage.

The mighty Vette is ready to go

http://i361.photobucket.com/albums/oo56/reek455/IMG_6542_zpsonnpdr4n.jpg

759

(137 replies, posted in Slot Talk)

I have that Barracuda kit and was making it into a Team Starfish slot car for Amelia but I never finished it. The body is pretty narrow and the Pioneer chassis I was using just was too wide especially in the rear with a sidewinder motor set up.

Lookin' good Howie!

761

(137 replies, posted in Slot Talk)

Well, Happy Birthday Bill.

762

(137 replies, posted in Slot Talk)

The Daytona 24 hr race is this weekend.  Here is the TV schedule:


Television Broadcast:

2:00 - 4:00 PM ET 1/24/2015 FOX

4:00 - 8:00 PM ET 1/24/2015 FOX Sports 2

8:00 - 10:00 PM ET 1/25/2015 FOX Sports 1

10:00 PM - 7 AM ET 1/25/2015 IMSA.com

7:00 AM - 2:30 PM ET 1/25/2015 FOX Sports 1

763

(3 replies, posted in NASTE)

Monte and Victoria, thank you so much for the race yesterday, I had a blast on the new track.  I believe it was the first time I actually liked racing digital rather than just enduring it. (pardon the pun)  The Carrera set up is much easier to use for everyone except for maybe Goose big_smile. I can't wait until you get all the details finished. Thanks to all that bought food/snacks unfortunately I managed to eat too much.  I would like to thank my teammates for being awesome and a special round of applause for our outstanding team manager Todd.

Rico

My guess is that it will fit Falcon 7 type motors.

765

(13 replies, posted in Too Bad Motorplex)

I agree Mitch and the vintage 1/24 class looks to be a hoot.

766

(60 replies, posted in Too Bad Motorplex)

I thought this was kinda cool, just not $63.00 cool.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/251781317275?_t … EBIDX%3AIT

767

(137 replies, posted in Slot Talk)

R.I.P. Terry even though we never crossed paths.

Mitch58 wrote:

That looks less complicated, at least from here it does.

It's pretty similar to a Scholer in terms of design, and if it comes assembled that would be a bonus but at that price point I'm guessing kit form.

769

(60 replies, posted in Too Bad Motorplex)

I was able to cut, peel, scrape and gouge the old dried out tires off.  I oiled the motor and axle bushings, hit the power and the motor took right off so she's a runner.  I used a scuff pad and polished up the wheels and they cleaned up nicely.

http://i361.photobucket.com/albums/oo56/reek455/image11_zpse4ed8c2e.jpeg

Now, just waiting for the Paul Gage tires to arrive.

770

(14 replies, posted in NASTE)

Thank you Bryan and Sherry for another Naste food and race event.

771

(60 replies, posted in Too Bad Motorplex)

Neat stuff John and nice work on the windshield.

772

(60 replies, posted in Too Bad Motorplex)

Here's my Garvic which was recently purchased on Ebay.  It took longer than I thought to get what I thought was a good deal.  These vintage cars seem to be real hot right now and the prices reflect that. I paid $35.00 including shipping but it did come with the original box and controller along with some vintage Revell axle spacers.

http://i361.photobucket.com/albums/oo56/reek455/image1_zps8fbc22c7.jpeg

http://i361.photobucket.com/albums/oo56/reek455/image2_zps1eeaeac2.jpeg

http://i361.photobucket.com/albums/oo56/reek455/image4_zps6501381a.jpeg

http://i361.photobucket.com/albums/oo56/reek455/image3_zpsdcf7c10b.jpeg

It is going to need rear tires and maybe some new braids but looks otherwise complete and original.  I may swap out the body for a Cobra or Corvette

Rico

773

(9 replies, posted in Modifications)

Nice work as always

Must be pretty strong motor magnets too.

775

(137 replies, posted in Slot Talk)

Merry Christmas to all