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So they make the Lola T70 in the coupe version as well as the Can Am version? So they make 3 different models? Two different T70s and the Elva?

There was more discussion on the rule change to allow Thunderslot cars into the Can Am Class. As a result of this discussion the rules have reverted back to NOT allowing Thunderslot Can Am cars into the class. It is back up for vote and the final decision will be made after more racers get their chance to vote.

My 2 cents worth. At last might's race I competed in the Can Am Class with a well prepared (ZACK prepared) Slot.it Alfa 33. Having not raced at Al's for sometime I know my driving skill was not on par with the other racers. But, it was obvious to me the Thunderslot cars were superior. I was loaned a Thunderslot Can Am car during practice and with it I could easily beat the lap times I was running with my Slot.it car. In my opinion if Thunderslots are allowed to race in this class it will become a Thunderslot Can Am class!

I've gotten bogged down on this class. The big issue with the Over 50 cars are the sidewinder 36D powered cars. Getting enough ground/track clearance is challenging! Not to mention solving the rear tire issue. On the Checkered Flag track with the 12 volt power, the newer style natural rubber tires work best. As yet I have not found replacement "donuts" for a reasonable price. Using hard rubber tires we could go with lesser ground clearance, like maybe .032" versus .055", but with the softer natural rubber tires .055" is the least I am willing to allow. Those huge brass spur gears can play hell on a track surface!

Another option I'm looking into is switching out the brass spur gears to plastic. I have some, but I'm not sure what kind of supply I have yet. The track clearance problem is the big hold up, at least on the sidewinder cars. There are other Over 50 class cars that are inline that would be easier to get past this problem, but that leaves out a lot of great old chassis types! I will continue my efforts to come up with a solution.

In my opinion it is easier to just initiate a new class rather than keep changing the rules of existing classes. It is fine to make small changes and adjustments to a class, but at some point with major changes it becomes a new class anyway.  I think it is fine to just let a class go by the wayside or let it become "inactive". No where does it say you need to race ALL the classes every season. At least if you leave the rules as is you can always go back and reinstate and inactive class. There are many classes in NASTE that have not been raced for quite a few years, but they are still there if anyone wants to race them.

Can Am Class rules updated to allow Thunderslot cars, 9/16/2021.

Thanks Mitch.

Trackside left to right, Bart, Matt, Rico.

We had a good crowd for this race!

Bart gets his car on the cooler between heat races.

Here's some photos I took at the Patriot 500 Race:

Matt was making some pre-race adjustments.

Mitch & Bart trackside before the start of the race.

Things were relaxed and casual before the race began.

Rico ready for the start.

Here's a list of motors I'll be bringing along next Thursday to Al's:

Flyslot 80011 19.5 k (black stripe) = 2
Slot.it V12/2b-25 25 k = 12
Professor Motor FK-130SH KN508319 = 5
Professor Motor PMTR 1500 26 k = 3
Pioneer Typhoon #043P 18 k = 6
Pioneer Typhoon 21 k = 2
Slot.it V12/2b-29 29 k = 3
Pioneer Dixie 19 k = 3
Scaleauto SC-0026 22 k = 2
M/T Racing M/T-5 15.2 k = 2
Slot.it V12/3-19 19.5 k = 7
Unknown MJ413A slim can Taiwan = 4
Slot.it V12/3-21 21.5 k = 10
M/T Racing M/T-1 14.3 k = 5
Scalextric C8425FF 25 k = 2
Scalextric C8424FF 20 k = 1
H&R Jack Rabbit HRMJR1 14 k = 2
H&R Hawk HRMH1 18 k = 2
Rabbit FC-1305 = 3
Piranha 21.5 k = 3
Falcon Motor JK3020 = 9
Plafit Cheetah #8631 38 k = 8
Trinity S9502 16D = 4

I'm sure I can work something out Monte.

As one of the DNFs I would like to state here and now, that even a DNF did not diminish my enjoyment of the day and the race! I absolutely love racing at Springwater, and although the track can be very unforgiving the thrill is always there! Such fast racing and so much of it side by side!

I t was an awesome day with awesome friends and competitors! On a scale of 10 this was an 11! Thanks Bob for another fantastic event! I'll get my pictures up soon!

Great race report Doc, thank you!

Here are the race results: