876 Reply by kidvolt

(27 replies, posted in Penguin Point Raceway)

I've thought about it a bit, and addressed all my concerns by talking with the Tacoma Wizard of all things slot, Tony.  So it shall be Group C as follows:

Motor: Orange End Bell
Pod: Inline - any version allowed
Gears: Stock will do OR you can adjust if you prefer - my feeling is that stock is perfectly adequate for the Penguin Point track
Tires: N22 - Monte will try to have extras on hand
Wheels: Stock
Magnet: Removed - non-mag

Added ballast must be inside the car.

Suspension systems (magnetic or spring) and independent front wheels are not allowed at this time.

I plan to have loaners available for anyone that doesn't have a car.

Group C is:

Porsche 956 (any version)
Porsche 962 (any version)
Jaguar XJR (any version)
Sauber C9
Toyota 88c
Mazda 787b
Lancia LC2 (any version)
Nissan R89C


Any of these cars should be competitive and this should give everyone the same level playing field.  And on the plus side, many of us probably already have some of the cars on this list.

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877 Topic by kidvolt

(27 replies, posted in Penguin Point Raceway)

I think the time has come to put the Ninco Class to rest for a while.  I think most of us have had opportunity to shout "Ninco" whenever an errant wheel decided to bail on the race.  I've glued on most of my wings more times than I can to count, which for those that know me is a frightening admission.

So, let's call it a day and congratulate Tracy on his accomplishment of winning the Ninco Any Car Class.  Well done young lad.  You are our first Champion.

Ok, we've enjoyed the moment but the moment is over, on to the future.

I suggest the next class be Slot.It cars.

My first thought is either Group C or the Classic cars.  You can see them all listed here.

I'll be happy to entertain thoughts, concerns and whatever else you'd like to add to the discussion.

You have the floor...

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878 Reply by kidvolt

(4 replies, posted in Penguin Point Raceway)

Thanks gents, the pleasure is ours.  And a pleasant day it was as thirteen racers came to play on a day that would see the Portland Timbers win the MLS Championship.

As it was, we had the Pony Car proxy cars here so we ran our typical Ninco round but after that it was out with the proxy cars and we consumed the remainder of the day piloting pony cars around the track.

This will be the final race of the Ninco Any Car series for the time being.  Starting the first of the year we'll replace the Ninco class with a new Slot.It class.  Details to be announced soon.

And now, yesterday's results:

Ninco Class - Any Car

1.  Jeff Fields - 46.1 laps
2.  Monte Saager - 44.9
3.  Goose Gossett - 44.2
4.  Thomas Flood - 43.2
5.  Bill Bostic - 42.8
6.  Mitch Brooks - 42.6
7.  Tracy Flood - 42.4
8.  Al Christensen - 40.5
9.  Amy Fields - 40.1
10. Victoria Saager - 37.7
11. Todd Flood - 36.5
12. Jimmy Jones - 34.4
13. Ferris - 31.1

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879 Reply by kidvolt

(19 replies, posted in Track)

I spent the afternoon yesterday with Al and Mitch at Al's new track.  By the time I departed there was lap counting and power control.  Looks like it won't be long now. 

Don't we have an open date?

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880 Reply by kidvolt

(14 replies, posted in Rapid Raceway)

You must achieve a Zen state.  Find your inner rhythm.  Then speed it up!

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881 Reply by kidvolt

(4 replies, posted in Slot Talk)

Hey, we can cook Goose just as well.  Happy T-Day everyone.

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882 Reply by kidvolt

(2,178 replies, posted in NASTE)

Anybody got an extra BRM 962 body?

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883 Reply by kidvolt

(2,178 replies, posted in NASTE)

In my best Princess Bride imitation:

"Sorry.  You keep using that word.  I do not think it means what you think it means"

We had a great time as well.

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884 Reply by kidvolt

(17 replies, posted in NASTE)

Great report Chris.

I'd like to point out that at the midway point we were 4th or 5th.  But as stated - when you have to keep swapping motors and to Chris credit it was only a 15 minute time loss each time - it's still a lot of ground to make up.  Ask Tony's team who took almost one entire 51 minute heat to get a motor swapped.

The car ran really well.  I was hoping we would have gotten a Ferrari but a Porsche it was.  There was no slide of the rear tires, it was grip 'til you tip.  And the most important advice - don't be the rider.

Best moment - seeing us 4th in front of most of the heavies.  Worst moment - seeing the new motor we just swapped in was slower than the failing one we took out.

I'd like to thank Victoria for driving me home after the event.

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885 Reply by kidvolt

(17 replies, posted in NASTE)

Possible, won't know until we get there.  I'll post a link if possible.

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886 Reply by kidvolt

(17 replies, posted in NASTE)

Results!  You want results.  You can't handle results...

Soon.

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887 Reply by kidvolt

(17 replies, posted in NASTE)

And thank you for hosting, we had a great time too.

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888 Topic by kidvolt

(0 replies, posted in Penguin Point Raceway)

Big thanks to all those that came to play yesterday.  The sun came out and for a bit it still seemed like summer was close at hand.  However it didn't take long for the clouds to reappear and the rain to start to fall.  Nevertheless we raced, and we raced well and probably ate too much.  Ahhh, first Sunday.

Ninco Race:

1.  Jeff Fields - 45.3 laps
2.  Tracy Flood - 44.5
2.  Greg Petrolati - 44.5
4.  Victoria Saager - 42.6
5.  Monte Saager - 42.1
6.  Mitch Brooks - 42.0
7.  Amy Fields - 40.6
8.  Al Christensen - 40.4
9.  Jimmy Jones - 37.0
10. Todd Flood - 36.3


IROC - Ninco Stratos

1.  Tracy Flood - 39.2
2.  Greg Petrolati - 38.9
3.  Mitch Brooks - 37.0
4.  Jeff Fields - 36.9
5.  Monte Saager - 36.3
6.  Al Christensen - 35.1
7.  Victoria Saager - 34.8
8.  Amy Fields - 31.8
9.  Todd Flood - 29.2

The next First Sunday is scheduled for December 6th, we'll see you then.

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889 Reply by kidvolt

(53 replies, posted in Slot Talk)

Mitch - contact Alan at 132slotcar to see if he has replacement parts.

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890 Reply by kidvolt

(5 replies, posted in NASTE)

Thanks gents.  Always a great time when we get together.

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891 Reply by kidvolt

(2,178 replies, posted in NASTE)

Well, it was great fun while I lasted...

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892 Reply by kidvolt

(2,178 replies, posted in NASTE)

The BRM race was 917/512?

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893 Reply by kidvolt

(14 replies, posted in Rapid Raceway)

It takes a good building in the first place to make a proper modification.

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894 Reply by kidvolt

(14 replies, posted in Rapid Raceway)

Excellent job Bill.  Nice looking chassis.

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895 Reply by kidvolt

(3 replies, posted in Penguin Point Raceway)

Thank you, thank you, thank you.  I know we had a great time.  Always a wonderful day when you can spend it among good friends.

How about some results:

Ninco Race

1.  Jeff Fields - 45.9 laps
2.  Monte Saager - 44.2
3.  Goose - 43.9
4.  Greg Petrolati - 43.6
5.  Amy Fields - 41.8
6.  Bill Bostic - 41.7
7.  Todd Flood - 40.1
8.  June Petrequin - 40.0
9.  Dennis Hart - 39.5
10. Rico Locati - 38.8
11. Victoria Saager - 38.3
12. Perry Petrequin - 38.1
13. Tracy Flood - 38.0
14. Mitch Brooks - 37.7
15. Tyler Petrequin - 35.8
16. Dominic Locati - 32.4


IROC LMP's

1.  Monte Saager - 44.8
2.  Tracy Flood - 43.6
3.  Goose - 43.5
4.  Greg Petrolati - 42.6
5.  Bill Bostic - 41.7
6.  Jeff Fields - 41.6
7.  Rico Locati - 41.2
8.  Victoria Saager - 40.5
9. Mitch Brooks - 40.2
9.  Todd Flood - 40.2
11. Perry Petrequin - 39.3
12. Tyler Petrequin - 38.9
13. June Petrequin - 38.5
14. Amy Fields - 36.8
15. Dennis Hart - 36.3
16. Dominic Locati - 29.1

And again, thanks to all that came to share food, fun and friendship.  It's always appreciated.

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896 Reply by kidvolt

(2,178 replies, posted in NASTE)

Thanks Bill, great time last night.  As always it's not so much what you're doing but who you're doing it with.

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897 Topic by kidvolt

(6 replies, posted in NASTE)

Hey, we're back!

And that's all I'll say for now.

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898 Topic by kidvolt

(7 replies, posted in NASTE)

Thanks to Bryan and Sherry for hosting the opening round of the 2016 NASTE season.  A good crowd of 20 racers.  I know I had a great time but those cars seem to be getting smaller every year.

And congratulations to Victoria on her victory in the novice class.

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899 Reply by kidvolt

(2 replies, posted in NASTE)

Sounds great but no time this weekend.  Plus I prefer to go when Alan is in the shop.  Sounds like he's had a trip to the hospital and not quite back to the shop yet.

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900 Reply by kidvolt

(32 replies, posted in NASTE)

Very cool.  What are you going to whittle the body out of?

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