I have heard back from enough people, the race is a go. Please keep passing the word to other racers who might be interested.
I am recovering well and will let you know if there will be a tune session before the race. Thanks for all your support of our racing adventures.
101 July 15, 2021 6:28 pm
Re: Summer 4.5 Flexi NASCAR Race (19 replies, posted in Springwater Raceway)
102 June 24, 2021 7:02 am
Topic: Summer 4.5 Flexi NASCAR Race (19 replies, posted in Springwater Raceway)
Ready for some summer heat at Springwater Raceway! I am scheduling a race on August 14,2021 for the 4.5 Flexi NASCAR Class.
The rules are on this forum page. I know it's summer with all kinds of activities and vacations. If you are interested, please respond on this page or email me at rnak94@aol.com. Doors open at 8am, tech at 9:30 with race start at 10am. This is a pot luck event, so bring snacks. The race will consist of 4 minute heats, 3 times through. No awards, just a fun time. I will need to have at least 10 racers sign up in order to run this event, so please let me know if you are coming. Thanks.
103 June 24, 2021 6:46 am
Topic: 4.5 inch Flexi NASCAR Rules (0 replies, posted in Springwater Raceway)
4.5 FLEXI NASCAR General rules
BODIES
CARS: Body must completely cover the frame and guide flag, from both top and front views.
All wheel openings must be cut open to reveal the full tire. Must have clear windows and a painted 3-dimensional driver figure. NASCAR paint styles with three numbers are required. Body height is 1.750”, measured from bottom of chassis to center of roof.
TRUCKS: Body height is 1.850 measured the same as the cars. All others body rules are the same.
FRAME
Any 4.5 stamped steel chassis. Chassis may be modified to run a 1/8th inch axle. Wheel base must not exceed 4.5”. Frame may be weighted and reinforced. Frame may be bent. Motor plate may be slotted. Lead wire restraints may be soldered to frame. Pin tubes no longer than 1.25” may be soldered to frame to attach body. No other cutting or grinding is allowed. Car must have .055” ground clearance without guide flag supporting the car. Any commercial guide and wire may be used. No weighted guides.
MOTOR
Proslot #2101, 2001, 2003 or Parma 502 motor. No ball bearings. Motor may be soldered, taped or siliconed in place. Armature may be shimmed and the commutator may be trued.
AXLE AND GEARS
Cars must use 1/8” axle on the rear. Front axles may be 1/8” or 3/32”. Gears must be plastic 48 pitch. Gear ratio open. Oilites may be glued, LOCTITE’d or soldered in place. No ball bearings.
TIRES
Front: minimum allowable diameter is 13/16 (.8125). Minimum width is .500”.
Rear: Any rear tire combination may be used. Maximum track width is 3.25”. Appropriate spacers may be used to achieve this width. Minimum rear wheel diameter is .750”.
*These rules are the same as Tom’s World rules except for the motor rule which states:
“Anybody’s 16D, balanced or not.”
104 June 15, 2021 7:30 pm
Re: NWTS 2022 schedule. (4 replies, posted in Northwest True Scale Racers)
Yep! All is good. Thanks.
105 June 14, 2021 5:30 am
Re: NWTS 2022 schedule. (4 replies, posted in Northwest True Scale Racers)
One change to the Patriot 500 race information for September 11th. Doors open at 8am, Tech at 9:30, race start 10am. Practice Friday September 10th from 4-8.
106 June 4, 2021 8:25 pm
Topic: 2021 Patriot 500 (12 replies, posted in Springwater Raceway)
The 2021 Classic NASCAR race will be called the "Patriot 500" in honor of September 11th (Patriot Day)
Doors open at 8am, Tech (Body Off) at 9:30, Race start at 10am. Cost is 10.00 / includes lunch.
Race will be 4 minute heats / 4 times through. Plaques for 1st through 4th plus Racer's Choice.
Rules as per NWTS Rules on the forum page. Practice from 4-8 pm, Friday the 10th.
Looking forward to a fun 2021 racing season!!!
Bob N.
107 April 11, 2021 9:36 pm
Re: Springwater Raceway Hosts OSCAR Sports Car Race - April 2021 (3 replies, posted in Springwater Raceway)
A big THANK YOU! to all who came to race! The racing was close and intense throughout the field. Battles everywhere.
It is an honor to have all of you support slot car racing in our area. But now........
Final finishing order:
1. Zack Morgan 681.1 Laps
2. Gary Tipton 676.4 Laps
3. Racerbob 666.7 Laps
4. Scary Gary 618.3 Laps
5. Terrible Tommy 617.2 Laps
6. Bill Bostic 614.0 Laps
7. Gearloose 594.1 Laps
8. Ted 592.9 Laps
9. Bart 589.7 Laps
10. Professor Fate 588.7 Laps
11. Korbinator 587.6 Laps
12. John G. DQ
108 January 13, 2021 8:21 am
Re: The NASTE chassis! (49 replies, posted in Rapid Raceway)
Hey Racers,
The club has 3 2NASTE Chassis left at 75.00 each. Let me know if you are interested in buying one and I will bring it to the next race (someday) or you can pick one up at my house in Troutdale. Thanks again Zack!!!
109 October 4, 2020 3:41 pm
Re: RAPID 500 Seasoner Opener (33 replies, posted in Rapid Raceway)
Thanks for another excellent race event! It is great to have slot car racing in the area without a commercial track anywhere close.
Congrats to Marty for a hard fought win. There were so many battles within the field, the final results showed how close they were. Folks....That's racing as it should be. A special thanks to those who finished the race in spite of problems. You guys are heroes too.
110 September 26, 2020 8:02 pm
Re: RESCHEDULED! - Springwater 500 / Classic NASCAR Race - September 26th (36 replies, posted in Springwater Raceway)
A HUGE thank you to all who came to race today. The racing was fierce and the crashes were.......well....... BIG!!!!!!!
Congratulations to John Gill (Turing John) for a hard fought win today. 20 total Racers showed up for battle and with computer issues aside, we managed to run a fun and competitive race.
FINAL RESULTS:
1. John Gill 320 laps 11. Bart Ouchida 250 laps
2, Zack Morgan 318 laps 12. Mitch Brooks 246 laps
3. DC Dynamo 311 laps 13. Tommy Thompson 245 laps
4. Howie 296 laps 14. Rico 243 laps
5. Gearloose 291 laps 15. Scott 237 laps
6. Ted 288 laps 16. Stewmeat 148 laps
7. Bill Bostic 285 laps 17. Ken 119 laps
8.Craig Rieland 284 laps 18. Tim 116 laps
9.Marty 268 laps DQ. Bob 294 laps (changed cars)
10.Stan 266 laps DQ. Beau 121 laps (changed cars)
111 September 22, 2020 8:23 pm
Re: RESCHEDULED! - Springwater 500 / Classic NASCAR Race - September 26th (36 replies, posted in Springwater Raceway)
Sorry I missed the interaction about the race. Everyone is welcome!!!!! We also have extra controllers and stuff to get someone going. The more the merrier.
112 July 11, 2020 6:29 pm
Re: Columbia Gorge Championship race. (17 replies, posted in Rapid Raceway)
Thanks to all who participated in the 962 Championship Series. I will double check all the lap and point totals and post the official
standings soon.
Racerbob
113 June 28, 2020 2:38 pm
Re: Columbia Gorge Challenge Race (5 replies, posted in Springwater Raceway)
Just another reminder for the championship 962 race on Saturday July 11th. Doors open at 9am. Practice the 10th from 4-8pm.
Looking forward to a great day of racing!!!!! Letting you all know, there are only three sets of N244 tires left in stock and will be available on a first come basis. If you need a set, call me @503-319-9990. Because it is the end of the season, I won't be placing any parts orders till fall. Sorry for the inconvenience.
114 June 14, 2020 1:49 pm
Re: OSCAR Race at Tom's World (12 replies, posted in OSCAR)
The race at Tom's World was fast and furious. There was a mix of veteran and newer racers which was good to see.
There was some excellent side by side racing, cars flying through the air and some just plain old bad luck. The "B" main was won by "The Good Bob from Roseburg and he moved up to the "A" main which left Mortar Mike from Cottage Grove the winner. The "A" main was won by the masterful driving of Curtious Curt from Bend.. I will post pictures from the race and the full field rundown from both races if I can.
Thanks to Tom and Susan for being such great hosts.
Racerbob
115 May 27, 2020 5:56 pm
Topic: OSCAR Race at Tom's World (12 replies, posted in OSCAR)
For anyone who would like to test before the NASCAR race on June 13,2020 at
Tom's World, Springwater Raceway will be open Saturday June 6th from 10am - 4pm.
Parts will be available too. Looking forward to race!!!!!
116 March 25, 2020 8:44 am
Re: Springwater Classic NASCAR 500 (14 replies, posted in Springwater Raceway)
Thanks again to everyone, you'all made this race a success. Next years race will have the following rule change. The body list will be any Monogram 1/24th NASCAR body that fits a Hannah style chassis except Gen 6 models and slabside Monte Carlos. These bodies are to wide and the maximum chassis width at the pans will be 2 13/16 of an inch excluding the "L" rail the body sits on. The minimum body height will remain 1.850.
Bob N.
117 March 7, 2020 8:03 pm
Topic: Springwater Classic NASCAR 500 (14 replies, posted in Springwater Raceway)
Thanks to everyone who came to race today!!! The Racing was close and competitive with a few hard crashes. Typical NASCAR racing....right? Zack Morgan led the way with a hard fought win. I hope you all enjoyed it as much as I did. Here is the final rundown:
1st-Zank Morgan-485.8 laps 11th-Mitch-360.1 laps
2nd-Bob N.-468.9 laps 12th-Scott-231.9 laps
3rd-Stuart-459.2 laps 13th-Ted-111.0 laps (car broke beyond repair)
4th-Gearloose-432.8 laps 14th-Tom-382.1 laps (Disqualified by changing cars-still a great job)
5th-Howie-432.4 laps
6th-Marty-416.2 laps
7th-Beau-411.1 laps
8th-Bart-381.1 laps
9th-John G.-369.7 laps
10th-Al-361.3 laps
118 February 12, 2020 4:34 pm
Topic: Carrera Evolution track for sale (0 replies, posted in Track)
I received an e-mail from a woman who has 3 tubs of Carrera Evolution track she wants to sell.
Her name is Hilliary Demary. Her e-mail is hidemary@aol.com.
You can either e-mail her or I can forward the pictures to you.
Bob N.
119 February 7, 2020 9:00 am
Re: March 7th Classic NASCAR Race Details & Rules (10 replies, posted in Springwater Raceway)
Hey Zack,
All the Monogram kits from that era are all about 1.850 plus or minus. You can radius the rear wheel wells for tire clearance and chin spoiler for ground clearance. A few of the kits have side skits on one side and that can be trimmed to match the other side. That is it.
Bob
120 February 4, 2020 5:26 am
Re: March 7th Classic NASCAR Race Details & Rules (10 replies, posted in Springwater Raceway)
Practice for the Classic NASCAR race will be Friday March 6th from 4-8pm. Parts will be available during the practice time.
121 January 31, 2020 7:20 am
Topic: March 7th Classic NASCAR Race Details & Rules (10 replies, posted in Springwater Raceway)
On March 7th, 2020 The Springwater Classic NASCAR 500 will be held at Springwater Raceway.
Track will open at 9 AM with tech at 10:30. Race will start at 11:00. Cost is 10.00 per racer and includes lunch.
Will run 5 minute heats and race 3 times through. The original intent was to use only sealed super 16D motors. I will be
utilizing the NW True Scale rules which allow motors without seals. Due to the fact many of the racers have motors without seals, I will allow those without seals. Again, I will follow the NW True Scale rules for Sportsman. If you plan to attend, either respond here or email me @ rnak94@aol.com. Thanks.
122 December 26, 2019 4:01 pm
Topic: Columbia Gorge Challenge Race (5 replies, posted in Springwater Raceway)
Here are a couple of changes for Race #1. The doors will open at 11 am instead of noon.
Since this is a long race ( 4 times through) A fee of 10.00 per racer will be charged to pay for the meal.
We will run through 2 times, break for food, then finish the race. I hope this does not inconvenience anyone.
Looking forward to a great race. These changes will be updated on the NASTE calendar page.
Bob N.
123 October 15, 2019 11:19 am
Re: OSCAR Sportscar race (21 replies, posted in Springwater Raceway)
An update to the OSCAR rules. All classes of OSCAR hardbody racing now has an open super 16D motor rule. Sealed motors can still be run, but the rule is now open super 16D. Hope that does not mess you all up. Thanks
Racerbob
124 October 4, 2019 8:01 pm
Topic: OSCAR Sportscar race (21 replies, posted in Springwater Raceway)
On November 9th, 2019 I will be hosting the first official race at Springwater Raceway. Doors will open at 7am Saturday the 9th and Friday the 8th from 4pm-9pm. I am requesting only Sportscars on the track in order for all drivers to get practice. If time permits and no one is needing practice, then other cars may run. No alcohol or smoking allowed on the premises please. Please park in the paved parking lot only. Entry fee is 10.00 per racer. OSCAR sportscar rules apply. Thanks.
Racerbob
125 April 24, 2019 8:09 pm
Re: Practice Session at Springwater Raceway (4 replies, posted in Springwater Raceway)
The Springwater raceway will be open on Saturday April 27th from 2pm till 6pm. This is open to any slot racer
that wishes to try out the track. There will not be any snacks or drink and bathrooms are located in the church. I will have a key to unlock the room the bathroom is located in. Please park in the paved parking area and the track is located in the basement of the church and the entry door is on the right side of the church (North) on the lower level down the small hill. Looking forward to seeing you. The address is 5527 SE Jenne Rd. Portland, OR 97236
Bob N.