A look at the action with some of the Pro racers.
Impressive racing hardware!
Casual moments in the racer's lounge area.
Advise from Dave Ferguson is always welcomed!
1,651 April 14, 2019 8:26 am
Re: Racing with HOPAC in Portland at Riverside Raceway (11 replies, posted in HOPAC)
1,652 April 14, 2019 8:22 am
Re: Racing with HOPAC in Portland at Riverside Raceway (11 replies, posted in HOPAC)
Darrin Snow the race director is shown here documenting the tech process while Dave Ferguson looks on.
The tech inspection area was located on the ground floor of the garage.
The track is located on the second floor of the garage.
1,653 April 14, 2019 8:15 am
Re: Racing with HOPAC in Portland at Riverside Raceway (11 replies, posted in HOPAC)
A tour of the pit area:
Thank you sir for loaning me your DiFalco controller!
Always the team to beat!
1,654 April 14, 2019 8:11 am
Re: Racing with HOPAC in Portland at Riverside Raceway (11 replies, posted in HOPAC)
Track owner and race host Andre Perra.
Race director Darin Snow.
1,655 April 14, 2019 8:09 am
Re: Racing with HOPAC in Portland at Riverside Raceway (11 replies, posted in HOPAC)
Competitors getting in some practice laps.
Lee Dundas Jr.
Dale Buck designer and builder of Bucktrax.
1,656 April 14, 2019 8:03 am
Re: Racing with HOPAC in Portland at Riverside Raceway (11 replies, posted in HOPAC)
THE MAN himself, Gary Beedle!
1,657 April 14, 2019 8:01 am
Re: Racing with HOPAC in Portland at Riverside Raceway (11 replies, posted in HOPAC)
The turnout for this race was excellent with the race room pretty well packed.
1,658 April 14, 2019 7:59 am
Re: Racing with HOPAC in Portland at Riverside Raceway (11 replies, posted in HOPAC)
This is the G-Jet car Dave Ferguson built and prepared for me. It was totally AWESOME!
Here's the business side of the car:
1,659 April 14, 2019 7:54 am
Topic: Racing with HOPAC in Portland at Riverside Raceway (11 replies, posted in HOPAC)
Dave Ferguson invited me to a HOPAC race to be held on Andre Perra's Riverside Raceway in northwest Portland. Dave offered to loan me a car and controller, so how could I say no? Upon arrival I found a large number of competitors in Andre's beautifully accentuated race room, all ready to go it! I arrived early enough to get in some practice laps and quickly realized the car Dave loaned me was just flat awesome! I really like the G-Jet platform developed by Gary Beedle of BSRT. The cars are extremely fast but unlike the heavy magnet downforce cars, they still require some finesse to get them through the corners quickly.
The racing was exciting to say the least, but what impressed me more was how friendly and helpful everyone was. In addition to Dave loaning me one of his cars another racer, whose name I totally forgot and I apologize, loaned me his DiFalco controller for the race. As well as great racing on a very nice track, Andre provided lunch for everyone. Andre told me this was the last race to be held on this particular track as the track was being replaced by a newer version of his Riverside Raceway.
For me this was an awesome day. My years in the slot car hobby started with an Aurora HO slot car set and racing and collecting HO cars. When I was young I would read about the southern Californian legends like Gary Beedle, Dave Ferguson, Andre Perra, and Bryan Henden. Here I was in the same room with them, it just doesn't get much better!
So a big thanks to Dave Ferguson for getting me there, and to Andre Perra for putting on such a fantastic event!
1,660 April 12, 2019 8:48 pm
Re: Classic sports car 2..... (23 replies, posted in Cars)
Oh yeah.....I was thinking Division I..............
1,661 April 12, 2019 3:09 pm
Re: Classic sports car 2..... (23 replies, posted in Cars)
I still like the Ninco '57 Vettes!
1,662 April 12, 2019 9:25 am
Re: NASTE 2019 Point Series Championship - Results & Standings (51 replies, posted in NASTE)
NASTE 2019 Point Series Championship Race No.14 @ Rippin' Ridin' Raceway April 11, 2019
Classic Sports Car 2 Class:
1 Al 77.3 Laps - 9 points
2 Zack 76.5 - 8 pts.
3 Daniel 76.0 - 7 pts.
4 Rico 72.0 - 6 pts.
5 Brian D. 65.0 - 5 pts.
6 Greg 63.1 - 4 pts.
7 Monte 61.7 - 3 pts.
8 Fernando 61.6 - 2 pts.
9 Kevin Morris 60.6 - 1 pt.
Current Standings for the 2019 NASTE Point Series Championship After 14 Races:
1st Al - 114 points.
2nd Monte - 90 pts.
3rd Daniel -83 pts.
4th Rico - 82 pts.
5th Zack - 52 pts.
6th Mitch - 45 pts.
7th Bill - 34 pts.
8th Jeff - 33 pts.
9th - tie Chris - 26 pts.
9th - tie Greg - 26 pts.
11th Fernando - 13 pts.
12th Stan - 12 pts.
13th Gary "Goose" Gossett - 9 pts.
14th Farmer Bryan Dickerson - 7 pts.
15th - tie Jake - 3 pt.
15th - tie Kevin Lagassa - 3 pt.
17th Butch - 2 pts.
18th - tie Terry Redeau - 1pt.
18th - tie Steve Powell - 1 pt.
18th - tie Jeff Burns - 1 pt.
18th - tie Kevin Morris - 1 pt.
1,663 April 12, 2019 8:28 am
Re: NASTE Odd Thursday Night Racing Rules & Current Thread (2,118 replies, posted in NASTE)
April 11, 2019 Race Results.
GT GFX:
1 Zack 80.3 Laps
2 Daniel 76.7
3 Al 75.8
4 Greg 72.5
5 Rico 71.8
6 Bryan D. 67.3
7 Monte 65.6
8 Fernando 64.0
Classic Sports Car 2 Class - NASTE 2019 Point Series Championship Race No.14:
1 Al 77.3 Laps
2 Zack 76.5
3 Daniel 76.0
4 Rico 72.0
5 Bryan D. 65.0
6 Greg 63.1
7 Monte 61.7
8 Fernando 61.6
9 Kevin Morris 60.6
1/24 BRM Group C Class Results:
1 Rico 74.6 Laps
2 Zack 72.5
3 Al 72.3
4 Bryan D. 65.5
5 Kevin Morris 63.6
6 Daniel 3.9
Open Class:
1 Daniel 81.2 Laps
2 Al 80.5
3 Zack 75.8
4 Bryan D. 74.1
5 Kevin Morris 69.1
1,664 April 12, 2019 6:44 am
Re: NASTE Odd Thursday Night Racing Rules & Current Thread (2,118 replies, posted in NASTE)
I think I pulled a muscle with that leg slide................
1,665 March 30, 2019 11:56 am
Re: new era in racing (6 replies, posted in Digital Racing)
I can fix you guys up with Group C cars.
1,666 March 29, 2019 1:21 pm
Re: new era in racing (6 replies, posted in Digital Racing)
I'm one of those guys that doesn't care for digital racing. I have enough trouble with just throttle control and the lane change thing just detracts from the whole racing experience for me. When I have run in digital events I usually just stay in one lane unless I absolutely have to move into the other lane. I like to participate in 1/32, 1/24 and even HO races, so I just don't need yet another fraction in my hobby. I think digital is great for those that enjoy it, but I have so many different events I want to attend this coming year, I just don't see being able to add anymore. Thanks for the invite Doc, but I'm going to have to pass.
1,667 March 24, 2019 5:43 am
Re: NASTE Odd Thursday Night Racing Rules & Current Thread (2,118 replies, posted in NASTE)
Don't you guys dare team up! We won't stand a chance!
1,668 March 23, 2019 5:40 pm
Re: more photos of 3-20-19 (1 replies, posted in Pelican Park)
Thanks for posting Todd!
1,669 March 23, 2019 12:06 pm
Topic: Historic OSCAR Photos (0 replies, posted in OSCAR)
I believe this is an old photo taken at Tom Street's track in Bend? I saw this photo hanging on the wall at Pelican Park in Eugene.
1,670 March 23, 2019 11:52 am
Re: Racing at Pelican Park on March 20, 2019 (16 replies, posted in Pelican Park)
Here's a few short videos I took of the racing:
1,671 March 23, 2019 11:29 am
Re: Racing at Pelican Park on March 20, 2019 (16 replies, posted in Pelican Park)
Trophy shot with Doug Haynes.
Jerry Palfenier with Glenn Heath.
Glenn Heath
Starting grid at an early Pelican Park race.
1,672 March 23, 2019 11:13 am
Re: Racing at Pelican Park on March 20, 2019 (16 replies, posted in Pelican Park)
The walls of the Pelican Park facility are covered with posters and photos. Here's some pictures of photos I saw from earlier times:
I'm assuming this photo was taken not too long after the track was purchased and moved to Eugene from Portland. You can see Doug Haynes with the hat on, in the center of the crowd.
In this photo I recognize Glenn Heath on the left with Lee Dundas Sr. to his right.
Glenn and Lee
Guys I recognize in this photo: Dennis Dudley, Glenn Heath, and Bob McFarland
1,673 March 23, 2019 11:11 am
Re: Racing at Pelican Park on March 20, 2019 (16 replies, posted in Pelican Park)
Most of the crowd at halftime.
Here's more of the track diorama.
1,674 March 23, 2019 11:07 am
Re: Racing at Pelican Park on March 20, 2019 (16 replies, posted in Pelican Park)
Pelican Park diorama art:
There is humor incorporated into the tracks diorama. Can you see what is wrong with this picture?
A closer hint....
I think the guy with the hat in his hand is about to get sucker punched!
A tribute to the MESAC slot club of California. MESAC was THE slot car club in the 60's. They built and raced on a beautifully detailed, routed track that featured replaceable sections to alter the course/layout.
Every track should have carnival rides!
1,675 March 23, 2019 10:59 am
Re: Racing at Pelican Park on March 20, 2019 (16 replies, posted in Pelican Park)
Pelican Park's Racing Rebels:
Left to right: Paul, Bob, Gary.
Cully
Leo on the right.
I'm sorry but I do not remember this racer's name.