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MRRC UPDATE:

This morning I tested all the MRRC cars I have pictured. These are all used cars out of Goose's stuff, some of them were worked over slightly, some were totally stock. All of the cars had the stock wheels. With stock tires the cars had the typically bouncing and gyrating going on. The cars that he had changed the rear tires to urethane were very smooth running. I assume he had trued them. He also had one car he slipped silicones on. It was also very smooth. This tells me some of the urethane shod cars rear tires may not have been trued.

The only other modifications I found in the cars was the addition of just a little bit of weight. The Cheetah ran exceptional smooth and it had just 1/4 oz. or so of lead just behind the guide flag. None of the cars had the body screws loosened for body float.

Power-wise at 12.75 volts on my track the cars were very smooth and easily controlled. Power delivery was very linear and controllable. I'd say not overpowered or explosive at all.

I think these cars would be suitable for the class you guys have in mind. I would recommend keeping the allowable mods to changing the rear tires to urethanes and adding lead weight. I would put a cap on the car's maximum weight to keep this modification from getting out of hand through "creativity". One or two pieces of sticky backed lead, that's it (INSIDE the chassis - on the bottom NOT allowed).

I will bring some cars to Al's for further testing. Here's my thoughts on the power issue; if the cars have too much power at 10 volts on a shorter, tighter track like Al's, there is no reason the voltage can't be turned down to achieve the desired power level for the cars. I've raced with power levels as low as 6 volts.

===========Bill

Lookin' good Monte! Some of that stuff looks kinda familiar.............

I did some pokin' around in the nest today (what I have come to refer to the attic of the shop as, as in Goose Nest). I located a few of the cars Chris spoke about that use the Sebring chassis. All of the cars pictured use the exact same chassis, the Sebring. Even the chassis under the Revell/Monogram cars are stamped MRRC. At any rate this is just a small sample of the USED cars I plucked (sorry yet another Goose pun) from a tote.

Tomorrow I will do some testing with these cars to see how they run on Inslot's Checkered Flag in stock configuration. If they run OK here they should run OK anywhere!

Pending test results I would be happy to sponsor this new class of racing by making the cars available CHEAP. Like $15 CHEAP to folks intent on RACING them. But I have two stipulations.......

1. This new class would be developed primarily as an entry level class with its sole purpose to help new racers get started in NASTE's racing program. With that said modifications must be limited and simple to execute.

2. This new class will be called the Goose Cup. Goose really liked the Sebring chassis and I know he was constantly searching for a less powerful motor replacement for the chassis. There are lots of slimline test motors scattered here and there is all of his stuff. Tomorrow I'll see if there is any potential with the stock motors. I know on Al's track as well as others we can just drop the voltage to get the motor performance we desire. Just like we have done for the Over 50 class.

===========Bill

Racing action. L to R: Nik Nak, Zack, Turingjohn, Ted, and Gearloose. Forefront: Stewmeat...still in the hole....

A very rare photo of Bad Bob in the flesh! On the right is Al more well know as MEAT!

L to R: Bart, Bad Bob, and Al.

To Chris' point...........uh..............true!

I also like that idea Tom. Sounds like a really good way to get new people more involved and up to speed more rapidly. I would also add what Al stated in his previous post.

NASTE 2020 Point Series Championship Race No.7 @ Rippin' Ridin' Raceway January 23, 2020

Race Results - Le Mans Classics Class:

1 Zack  75.5 Laps - 10 points
2 Daniel   74.1 - 9 pts.
3 Chris   73.2  - 8 pts.
4 Jeff   71.9 - 7 pts.
5 Al   71.6 - 6 pts.
6 Rico 69.5 - 5 pts.
7 Tom  69.2 - 4 pts.
8 Stan   68.2 - 3 pts.
9 Mitch  68.1 - 2 pts.
10 Greg 66.4 - 1 pt.

Current Standings for the 2020 NASTE Point Series Championship After 7 Races:

1st Zack - 59 points
2nd Daniel - 56 pts.
3rd Al - 50 pts.
4th Rico - 35 pts.
5th Jeff - 23 pts.
6th Mitch - 20 pts.
7th Greg - 16 pts.
8th Chris - 15 pts.
9th tie Monte  - 13 pts.
9th tie Tom - 13 pts.
11th Stan - 7 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.
17th tie Mark - 1 pt.
17th tie Joe - 1 pt.

Very nice Zack!

I've seen Beau use a method similar to this some years back.

Thanks Zack! I have struggled with scratchbuilding brass chassis for almost 40 years! I know that practice is probably one area that would help me greatly, but making time to actually sit down and do it is where I fall short!

Thanks again for all you're doing for all of us!