A big thank you to Kirk Smith for giving me this very cool piece of Northwest slot car racing history. I had never seen this newspaper before, and I can't help but wonder how many issues were released. This is truly a historic piece of our local past.

http://www.naste.org/members/bill/IMG_2114news-2.jpg

Advertisement on the back page.
http://www.naste.org/members/bill/IMG_2115news.jpg

An interesting thought here; originally the PASER club was known as PACER for Portland Area Controlled Electric Racing. At some point it was changed to PASER for Portland Area Scale Electric Racing. Was this company the reason for the change?

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(220 replies, posted in Slot Talk)

I've come to realize I'm pretty OK with this social distancing thing. I enjoy just being by myself, out in my shop, wading around in my flood of slot car stuff. I'm not really getting anything done, other than some Ebay sales. But I am having a good time poking around in some boxes, finding some of my stuff that has been packed away since our move two years ago, as well as finding more of Goose's stuff he had boxed away.

Here's a wooden carrying case I found years ago. I'm not sure what it was originally built for, maybe some sort of salesman's case? The wood box is nicely and professionally constructed. Inside there are plexiglass compartments, again professionally constructed. It will hold 120 plus Aurora Thunderjet cars.
http://www.naste.org/members/bill/IMG_2118hobox.jpg

I have quite a few T-Jet cars I've collected over the years. At one time years ago I had quite an extensive collection including many rare cars in mint condition. When prices and the value of those cars went through the roof I sold all of the more collectible cars. My collection now consists of mainly used and more common cars. But truth be told I like them the best because I can throw them on a track and run them without decreasing their value or worrying about damaging them. I've loved these little T-jet cars since I was 8 years old, and yes I still have some of my original cars. After 57 years they are still my favorites!
http://www.naste.org/members/bill/IMG_2116hobox.jpg

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(84 replies, posted in NASTE)

We're good here. Hunkered down...........just going through boxes and Ebayin'................

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(258 replies, posted in Rapid Raceway)

Looks good Rico!

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(84 replies, posted in NASTE)

I think we should have a race, The Corona 100!

I hear Lysol is an awesome tire cleaner/conditioner! We could mist Al's entire basement like it's a race in the English fog!

Winner gets a case of beer (obviously you know what brand)!

If we believe and follow the hype then we can figure we are all gonna get it anyway! Personally my plan is to just keep on living until SOMETHING kills me!

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(258 replies, posted in Rapid Raceway)

10 - 4 Rico. It's yours!

NASTE 2020 Point Series Championship Race No.10 @ Rippin' Ridin' Raceway March 5, 2020

Race Results - GT LMP Class:

1 Zack  84.8 Laps - 9 points
2 Al   83.1         - 8 pts.
3 Daniel  82.8  - 7 pts.
4 Mitch   81.3 - 6 pts.
5 Jeff  78.3 - 5 pts.
6 Rico 77.5 - 4 pts.
7 Greg  68.9 - 3 pts.
8 Tom   67.7 - 2 pts.
9 Monte  64.2 - 1 pt.

Current Standings for the 2020 NASTE Point Series Championship After 10 Races:

1st Zack - 86 points
2nd Daniel - 78 pts.
3rd Al - 73 pts.
4th Rico - 49 pts.
5th Jeff - 35 pts.
6th Mitch - 30 pts.
7th Greg - 27 pts.
8th Tom - 24 pts.
9th tie Chris - 15 pts.
9th tie Monte  - 15 pts.
11th Stan - 10 pts.
12th Bryan D. - 6 pts.
13th Fernando - 4 pts.
14th Burns - 3 pts.
15th tie Bill - 2 pts.
15th tie Tim Gijio - 2 pts.
15th tie Joel - 2 pts.
18th tie Mark - 1 pt.

Results from the March 5th race.

GT3:
http://www.naste.org/members/bill/IMG_0167RRR.jpg

GT LMP:
http://www.naste.org/members/bill/IMG_0166RRR.jpg

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(258 replies, posted in Rapid Raceway)

I also have one more to sell.

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(49 replies, posted in Rapid Raceway)

This morning Zack stopped by Inslot's Checkered Flag Raceway for a test session with his prototype 2NASTE chassis. Zack had the chassis assembled and configured to his Trans Am 2 car. After running just a handful of laps he had the car settled into low four second laps. Zack let me take the car for a spin and I'll tell you this car is impressive! It is better than any of my current Scholer chassis cars. It is much more forgiving and can be pushed very hard in the corners! I'm really looking forward to these chassis being available! Thanks Zack!

Zack Morgan on track with the 2NASTE Prototype Chassis.
http://www.naste.org/members/bill/IMG_1702Zack.jpg

The 2NASTE Chassis.
http://www.naste.org/members/bill/IMG_1706Zack.jpg

After just a few laps Zack was consistently lapping the Checkered Flag course in the 4.5 second range.
http://www.naste.org/members/bill/IMG_1708Zack.jpg

Video of the 2NASTE Prototype in action:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DiaF_Axkxgw

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7YlGEL1bbpE

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(27 replies, posted in PASER)

Bob always hated getting his picture taken, but here's a couple times he was caught off guard.

Gary Tipton (L) and Bob McFarland at Paul Painter's Mile High Raceway in Keizer.

http://www.naste.org/members/bill/BobMcFarlandatMileHigh.jpg

Bad Bob & Tachometer Ted at Bob's Checkered Flag Raceway in Aurora.

http://www.naste.org/members/bill/BadBob&TachometerTed.jpg

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(27 replies, posted in PASER)

This is a really small chassis built by Bob.
http://www.naste.org/members/bill/IMG_1697bob.jpg

http://www.naste.org/members/bill/IMG_1698bob.jpg

This looks to be some sort of unlimited class chassis?
http://www.naste.org/members/bill/IMG_1699bob.jpg

http://www.naste.org/members/bill/IMG_1700bob.jpg

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(27 replies, posted in PASER)

Bob's beautiful hard body Porsche 917.
http://www.naste.org/members/bill/IMG_1693bob.jpg

http://www.naste.org/members/bill/IMG_1692bob.jpg

Another beautiful Bob built car, this time a Hudson Hornet! Check out the extra long wheelbase on this chassis! It is right at 5.0 inches!
http://www.naste.org/members/bill/IMG_1694bob.jpg

http://www.naste.org/members/bill/IMG_1695bob.jpg

http://www.naste.org/members/bill/IMG_1696bob.jpg

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(27 replies, posted in PASER)

This is a narrow sports car chassis.
http://www.naste.org/members/bill/IMG_1688bob.jpg

Another wider sports car chassis.
http://www.naste.org/members/bill/IMG_1689bob.jpg

This chassis could also be fitted with various bodies. This Ferrari F50 was just one body option for this chassis.
http://www.naste.org/members/bill/IMG_1690bob.jpg

http://www.naste.org/members/bill/IMG_1691bob.jpg

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(27 replies, posted in PASER)

This '57 Ford early NASCAR is just beautiful!
http://www.naste.org/members/bill/IMG_1683bob.jpg

http://www.naste.org/members/bill/IMG_1684bob.jpg

This is a strange body. It is some sort of hard plastic body, maybe scratch built from plastic sheet?
http://www.naste.org/members/bill/IMG_1685bob.jpg

http://www.naste.org/members/bill/IMG_1686bob.jpg

http://www.naste.org/members/bill/IMG_1687bob.jpg

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(27 replies, posted in PASER)

Another one of Bob's D3 chassis.
http://www.naste.org/members/bill/IMG_1679bob.jpg

The dimensions of this chassis allow it to accept different bodies and compete in various classes. It is seen here with a Mercury body, but some Trans Am and later model stock car bodies also fit this chassis.
http://www.naste.org/members/bill/IMG_1681bob.jpg

http://www.naste.org/members/bill/IMG_1680bob.jpg

http://www.naste.org/members/bill/IMG_1682bob.jpg

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(27 replies, posted in PASER)

Bob built some really nice D3 chassis for racing at Paul Painter's Mile High Raceway in Keizer.
http://www.naste.org/members/bill/IMG_1674bob.jpg

http://www.naste.org/members/bill/IMG_1675bob.jpg

This is a beautiful hard body Can Am Lola T70 Bob built. This was one of Bob's latest chassis designs.
http://www.naste.org/members/bill/IMG_1676bob.jpg

http://www.naste.org/members/bill/IMG_1677bob.jpg

http://www.naste.org/members/bill/IMG_1678bob.jpg

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(27 replies, posted in PASER)

Bob was a pioneer in the world of 1/24 hard body slot car chassis building. His chassis still represent the leading edge of hard body chassis design. Here are a few of Bob's creations for you to take a look at.

This was a Porsche 962 Bob raced. Note the piece of electrical circuit board use as a terminal block for the motor wire to guide flag connection point.
http://www.naste.org/members/bill/IMG_1670bob.jpg

http://www.naste.org/members/bill/IMG_1671bob.jpg

http://www.naste.org/members/bill/IMG_1672bob.jpg

This chassis was built to compete in Pelican Park's TT Class and features a Resilient Resins body made by the late Doug Haynes.
http://www.naste.org/members/bill/IMG_1673bob.jpg

NASTE 2020 Point Series Championship Race No.9 @ Rippin' Ridin' Raceway February 27, 2020

Race Results - Carrera DTM Class:

1 Zack  70.3 Laps - 8 points
2 Al   69.0         - 7 pts.
3 Daniel  68.7  - 6 pts.
4 Tom   66.0 - 5 pts.
5 Rico  65.9 - 4 pts.
6 Greg 63.7 - 3 pts.
7 Mitch  62.7 - 2 pts.
8 Joel   55.0 - 1 pt.

Current Standings for the 2020 NASTE Point Series Championship After 9 Races:

1st Zack - 77 points
2nd Daniel - 71 pts.
3rd Al - 65 pts.
4th Rico - 45 pts.
5th Jeff - 30 pts.
6th tie Mitch - 24 pts.
6th tie Greg - 24 pts.
8th Tom - 22 pts.
9th Chris - 15 pts.
10th Monte  - 14 pts.
11th Stan - 10 pts.
12th Bryan D. - 6 pts.
13th Fernando - 4 pts.
14th Burns - 3 pts.
15th tie Bill - 2 pts.
15th tie Tim Gijio - 2 pts.
15th tie Joel - 2 pts.
18th tie Mark - 1 pt.

Here's the results from the Odd Thursday race at Al's on February 27th, 2020.

GT PGE Class:
Fastest lap Zack 6.219, Al 6.279.
http://www.naste.org/members/bill/RRR02272020.jpg

Carrera DTM Class:

http://www.naste.org/members/bill/RRR02272020P.jpg

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(4 replies, posted in Cars)

Dork here...............yellow SIMCA.........NOT NSU...............

Who has a BRM Mini Cooper?

And which livery?

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(51 replies, posted in Rapid Raceway)

Some videos of the Early Modified heat races yesterday.

Start of the race - first heat: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rvunP5CMVws

Heat race no.2 Ted blows a gear: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ZU2QQMh0yQ

Lance's launch at 3:48:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MWAV0dR4rjw

The 02222020 Crash Fest: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e6kuINkVxDg

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(113 replies, posted in Rapid Raceway)

Here's some video from the Can Am race yesterday:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=07zFI9L6KJ0

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(7 replies, posted in Rapid Raceway)

From my experience I would echo what Zack said.