Agreed.
151 September 18, 2021 4:08 pm
Re: vote to allow thunderslot cars in can am (39 replies, posted in NASTE)
152 September 18, 2021 8:45 am
Re: vote to allow thunderslot cars in can am (39 replies, posted in NASTE)
Thanks Al.
You could be right. Or augments it.
153 September 17, 2021 5:09 am
Re: vote to allow thunderslot cars in can am (39 replies, posted in NASTE)
"A few and a couple" against the standard out-of-the-box car. Imagine what that Thunderslot might be like with time invested in it like was invested in the few and a couple - which is what will be next.
I'm ok with this but for the majority it's just buy a Thunderslot and go racing.
154 September 16, 2021 6:26 pm
Re: vote to allow thunderslot cars in can am (39 replies, posted in NASTE)
And list as not useful all the rest maybe. ;-)
At least it supports the spirit of the Can Am class.
Not to argue the vote but I only saw two, not six. What did I miss?
155 September 15, 2021 3:54 pm
Re: NASTE Odd Thursday Night Racing Rules & Current Thread (2,172 replies, posted in NASTE)
I'm easy, I can wait until the crowd dies down. I'm sure I can select something out of the remains. Thank you, Bill.
156 September 14, 2021 11:19 am
Re: NASTE Odd Thursday Night Racing Rules & Current Thread (2,172 replies, posted in NASTE)
Holy hell!
157 September 14, 2021 7:41 am
Re: NASTE Odd Thursday Night Racing Rules & Current Thread (2,172 replies, posted in NASTE)
Mail order available?
158 September 8, 2021 5:53 am
Re: Race Coordinator, Trackmate, ECT. (6 replies, posted in Track)
I have the info for the Museum in Salem and sent them an email, let's see if they respond.
159 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.
160 August 31, 2021 7:06 pm
Re: NASTE Odd Thursday Night Racing Rules & Current Thread (2,172 replies, posted in NASTE)
He's raced before. The Dom-inator.
161 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.
162 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.
163 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.
164 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.
165 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. ![]()
166 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
167 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'!

168 August 14, 2021 4:52 am
Re: NASTE Odd Thursday Night Racing Rules & Current Thread (2,172 replies, posted in NASTE)
docdoom wrote:Nice try but still open cockpit
Not WHEN I'm DONE....
And there you have it. ;-)
169 August 11, 2021 7:18 am
Re: NASTE Odd Thursday Night Racing Rules & Current Thread (2,172 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.
170 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.
171 July 15, 2021 6:17 am
Re: The Impossible has happened... (11 replies, posted in Track)
Wow. Wow. Double wow.
172 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...
173 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.
174 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?
175 July 4, 2021 2:43 pm
Re: NASTE Odd Thursday Night Racing Rules & Current Thread (2,172 replies, posted in NASTE)
Happy 4th gents. Per Bill, smoke 'em if you got 'em. But stay safe and sane.