I have the info for the Museum in Salem and sent them an email, let's see if they respond.
152 September 1, 2021 7:17 am
Re: Race Coordinator, Trackmate, ECT. (6 replies, posted in Track)
Of note, the boards we were using for relays were never intended to be used at those current levels, rather 132 at 10v and such.
I talked with Mike (my DRS partner) and he had no interest in upping the levels for larger scale applications.
The Race Coordinator issue in my opinion and backed by testing and research has always been a poor implementation of the serial port driver. I discussed this at length with the software developer and his reaction was basically to switch to USB. With his own software package. So basically he didn't put in the time to make a serial interface work right.
Here's what I found with testing.
I have run my track/system here for just a little over 12 years using Ultimate Racer without issue. I tried Race Coordinator and in the FIRST RACE HEAT the race was stopped by the typical issue we would see at Al's. End of story.
Bottom line for me - use something other than Race Coordinator if you are going with a serial port connection.
Trackmate with their own hardware should always be solid. Same with the DS stuff. In fact I am looking at using the DS bits I have for my "new" track project. If only the stop and go boxes that went to the track at the Museum of Speed would resurface.
Pleasant day to you all.
153 August 31, 2021 7:06 pm
Re: NASTE Odd Thursday Night Racing Rules & Current Thread (2,147 replies, posted in NASTE)
He's raced before. The Dom-inator.
154 August 29, 2021 8:37 pm
Re: Slot Car Track Available (27 replies, posted in Penguin Point Raceway)
You got it. Easily sits on saw horses.
155 August 29, 2021 7:42 pm
Re: Slot Car Track Available (27 replies, posted in Penguin Point Raceway)
I've reduced the price to free for the hauling. I'll start taking it apart in a few days.
Come on all you big strong men.
156 August 25, 2021 11:20 am
Re: Slot Car Track Available (27 replies, posted in Penguin Point Raceway)
Yup. Both.
This would be a good track for you.
157 August 25, 2021 8:18 am
Topic: Slot Car Track Available (27 replies, posted in Penguin Point Raceway)
We are going to move the track out, hopefully someone will be interested.
The track has seen countless races during it's 12 years here as well as having been resurfaced from what we brought home.
It looks a lot like this: http://www.naste.org/track_detail.cfm?ID=7
Top side track decorations are not included.
$250 includes the track and the timing system w/computer, keyboard, mouse, and wall-mounted monitor (w/mount).
You will need to add an adjustable PS. $50 or so on eBay will get you what you need.
Some disassembly required. Separates into 3 easy to move sections. They have easy connection plugs. I can explain it, you will have to do it.
You can contact me directly at montedsaager@gmail.com
It's a good, solid track well worth having.
158 August 24, 2021 6:36 pm
Re: NASTE 2022 Point Series Championship Plans - Vote for Car Classes Now! (23 replies, posted in NASTE)
Can you vote more than once? Will we need to have the counts audited? Are there restrictions?
From the looks of it, Rico voted for Mitch.
159 August 24, 2021 8:11 am
Re: NASTE 2022 Point Series Championship Plans - Vote for Car Classes Now! (23 replies, posted in NASTE)
If I were there I'd pick these:
Classic Sportscar 1
Cam Am
Trans Am
Le Mans
160 August 21, 2021 10:40 am
Topic: More of Bill's Junk (NOT!) (4 replies, posted in Slot Talk)
So, I'd mentioned to Bill that I needed a slot box for larger cars. You know that scale...
And then he showed up with the most beautiful vintage box from the glory days. When I opened it, I almost cried.
That's the track where I first raced beyond my floor. I have all those items on the inside of the door flap.
And I was fortunate to have a number of items that felt right at home in such fine surroundings.
Thank you, Bill. It warms my heart every time I look at it. We need to go Racin'!
161 August 14, 2021 4:52 am
Re: NASTE Odd Thursday Night Racing Rules & Current Thread (2,147 replies, posted in NASTE)
docdoom wrote:Nice try but still open cockpit
Not WHEN I'm DONE....
And there you have it. ;-)
162 August 11, 2021 7:18 am
Re: NASTE Odd Thursday Night Racing Rules & Current Thread (2,147 replies, posted in NASTE)
Actually, the rule might want to say the cars use the stock roof they came with to prevent someone from slapping some lexan slab on a McLaren. Perhaps add GT to the details.
163 July 17, 2021 6:44 am
Re: NASTE 2021 Point Series Championship - Results & Standings (35 replies, posted in NASTE)
Congratulations, a tribute to you all.
164 July 15, 2021 6:17 am
Re: The Impossible has happened... (11 replies, posted in Track)
Wow. Wow. Double wow.
165 July 14, 2021 3:23 pm
Re: MONDAY OT (Open Track) (140 replies, posted in InSlot's Checkered Flag Raceway)
Where my Asp! And a 6.6 second motor...
166 July 12, 2021 10:37 pm
Re: NASTE Over 50 Class Racing at Inslot's Checkered Flag Raceway (3 replies, posted in NASTE)
Works for me.
167 July 12, 2021 5:28 am
Re: NASTE Over 50 Class Racing at Inslot's Checkered Flag Raceway (3 replies, posted in NASTE)
Any chance of a second class for the smaller sized motors?
168 July 4, 2021 2:43 pm
Re: NASTE Odd Thursday Night Racing Rules & Current Thread (2,147 replies, posted in NASTE)
Happy 4th gents. Per Bill, smoke 'em if you got 'em. But stay safe and sane.
169 June 29, 2021 8:09 pm
Re: MONDAY OT (Open Track) (140 replies, posted in InSlot's Checkered Flag Raceway)
We set ours with the back end over the kitchen sink and just let it drain as it will. It's kept the kitchen quite livable the past few days. After we replaced all the windows the house stays pretty reasonable until the mid-90's then it starts heating up.
170 June 15, 2021 5:57 pm
Re: MONDAY OT (Open Track) (140 replies, posted in InSlot's Checkered Flag Raceway)
Ahhh, updates. Gotta love those unplanned updates. We've been throwing money at things like crazy. It would be cheaper to go back to buying slot cars...
171 June 8, 2021 6:44 am
Re: NASTE Odd Thursday Night Racing Rules & Current Thread (2,147 replies, posted in NASTE)
Registration is closed - 100 groups selected.
172 June 6, 2021 10:35 am
Re: NASTE Odd Thursday Night Racing Rules & Current Thread (2,147 replies, posted in NASTE)
No. Leave a message and he'll get back to you. He is also a regular visitor to this site.
kidvolt wrote:Al get a new phone?
Da fck...
173 June 5, 2021 9:10 pm
Re: NASTE Odd Thursday Night Racing Rules & Current Thread (2,147 replies, posted in NASTE)
Al get a new phone?
174 May 25, 2021 2:08 pm
Re: Slot Car Racing History in Portland Area (24 replies, posted in The NASTE Library)
Cool card Al.
Might be fun to drive around to the locations of these former tracks. The addresses should still exist.
175 May 24, 2021 5:51 pm
Re: Slot Car Racing History in Portland Area (24 replies, posted in The NASTE Library)
Why thank you Rico.
That reminds me, I have something for you, we should get together one of these days.