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I was invited by Bob McFarland and Stuart Wall, to join them in a trip down to Eugene Oregon to participate in some Wednesday night racing with the Racing Rebels gang at pelican Park. How could I say no? We arrived at approximately 5:00 pm, early enough to get in some practice, and it was obvious I needed some practice! The racers at Pelican Park use a heat race elimination style of racing, very similar to what is used at the local dirt tracks. 50 lap heat races are used to set up semi finals, consolation races, and main event races, as well as a unique to Pelican Park bracket for the less than fastest racers. This lowest bracket is what the Racing Rebels call the Hooligans. An aptly named and appropriate bracket of racers! The bracket I can claim as my own with a third place finish. Ultimately what Pelican Park offers a slot racer is some outrageously fun and exciting racing, with a group of friendly competitive guys, and some good food! The apple pie in particular was delicious! I had a great time and I'd like to thank everyone for the hospitality! A special thanks to Bob and Stuart for letting me tag along!
Here's some photos of Pelican Park:
Two of the most famous original PASER members, "Bad" Bob McFarland and Jerry "Gearloose" Palfenier. The best racers and 1/24 hardbody car builders I know of to this day!
These photos were taken of Lee Dundas' tracks in Wilsonville Oregon. Both tracks were located in the second story of his barn. These first photos are of the huge 1/24 three lane track. Many Oregon slot racers started racing at Lee's and for many years it was THE place to go for the best racing anywhere! This was the birthplace of 1/24 Hardbody racing in Oregon!
This was the four lane 1/32 track also located in the barn, next to the big 1/24 track. Parma Womps were the primary cars raced on this track. The racing and the track were fantastic! Lee kept a supply of parts and new Womps on hand for racers to buy. That was the hook, and he reeled me in without a fight!
These photos were taken at Pelican Park in Eugene of original photos posted on the wall.
Here's an early photo of my Alder Street Raceway. This track was one of many tracks the HORO (HO Racers of Oregon) raced on in the early through mid 1980's. The 4 lane track featured and was most famous for its 30 foot straight!
This is a photo of the track Tim Barnes bought from "Crash" Gordon when it was in Mr. Gordon's shop in Lake Oswego Oregon. When Tim purchased the track sometime around 1996, it was in storage in Mr. Gordon's garage. Tim moved the track to his home's basement in Fairview Oregon where it served as one of three NASTE home tracks. We had a lot of great races on that track, including the first ever NASTE Halloween Race!
These photos were taken of the original photos hanging on the wall at Pelican Park in Eugene Oregon.
NASTE 2019 Point Series Championship Race No.13 @ Rippin' Ridin' Raceway March 21, 2019
GT3 Class:
1 Zack 72.5 Laps - 8 Points
2 Al 70.2 Fastest Lap = 7.351 - 7 pts.
3 Daniel 70.2 - 6 pts.
4 Rico 70.1 - 5 pts.
5 Monte 69.9 - 4 pts.
6 Chris 65.6 - 3 pts.
7 Mitch 64.7 - 2 pts.
8 Jeff 63.5 - 1 pt.
Current Standings for the 2019 NASTE Point Series Championship After 13 Races:
1st Al - 105 pts.
2nd Monte - 87 points.
3rd - tie Rico - 76 pts.
3rd - tie Daniel -76 pts.
5th Mitch - 45 pts.
6th Zack - 44 pts.
7th Bill - 34 pts.
8th Jeff - 33 pts.
9th Chris - 26 pts.
10th Greg - 22 pts.
11th Stan - 12 pts.
12th Fernando - 11 pts.
13th Gary "Goose" Gossett - 9 pts.
14th - tie Jake - 3 pt.
14th - tie Kevin Lagassa - 3 pt.
16th - tie Farmer Bryan Dickerson - 2 pts.
16th - tie Butch - 2 pts.
18th - tie Terry Redeau - 1pt.
18th - tie Steve Powell - 1 pt.
18th - tie Jeff Burns - 1 pt.
March 21, 2019 Race Results.
F1:
1 Rico 72.3 Laps
2 Daniel 71.6
3 Al 70.5
4 Jeff 69.8
5 Monte 67.9
6 Mitch 66.8
7 Chris 66.2
8 Zack 64.5
GT3 Class - NASTE 2019 Point Series Championship Race No.13:
1 Zack 72.5 Laps
2 Al 70.2 Fastest Lap = 7.351
3 Daniel 70.2
4 Rico 70.1
5 Monte 69.9
6 Chris 65.6
7 Mitch 64.7
8 Jeff 63.5
1/24 BRM Group C Class Results:
1 Al 73.0 Laps
2 Jeff 72.2
3 Chris 71.1
4 Mitch 70.0
5 Zack 68.6
Open Class:
1 Zack 81.8 Laps
2 Al 81.5
3 Chris 73.5
Mitch58 wrote:I bet they taste like chicken.
Maybe.........once you peel back that rubber like coating!
Now that you mentioned it, they did seem somewhat experienced!
Thanks guys!
Today I put the floor in the HO track's framework. Although not shown in the photo, the floor extends the full length of the lower part of the framework. I can store 12 crates under there.
It has been great to be working outside in the sun these last couple of days. But with the sun coming out I now have to get to the yard work. Which means since I am not finished with what I want to get done in the shop, I will have to work twice as long!.......Not sure how long I can maintain a 4 to 6 hour day!
I suppose they will be wherever the rabbits are, some sort of toy animal safe haven or refuge??
HEADTURNER wrote:No penguins were harmed.
Some may have been embarrassed...............
At this point I took a break from working on ICFR and moved my old HO track out into the sun.
She's not in too bad (pun intended) of shape considering she's hasn't been raced on in 12 years, went through a move, and a year of unconditioned storage. Today she got some work done on her frame. She is now on casters, and now lives under her mother track.
Here she is tucked nicely away.
Yesterday I finished up the paint work on Inslot's Checkered Flag. Today I finished up a few details. I was able to remove all but one of the original stickers from the old side board/ fences I replaced around the bank, opposite end curve, and down the back straight, and re-apply them to the new side boards in the same positions. I'm keeping the track as close to original as possible.
Inslot's Checkered Flag is now ready for testing!
Thanks for the info Zack!
That sounds like a good idea Mitch. I sent Alan at the Scale Auto Racing Center an email message asking for recommendations regarding tires. I have not heard back from him yet so i guess I'll just go ahead and order a couple different sets also.
Monte, Dorothy, and Jeff trackside.
Tracy puttin' on his race face!
Jeff, Dorothy, and Mitch getting ready for the start of the next heat race.
See....he's not asleep!
The famous Vlasic pickle stand...
Terry just looks like he's asleep...Mitch is keeping an eye on him between heat races.
Zack is the up and coming fast guy!
Monte and Jeff yuckin' it up!
Evidently you can distinguish Hillsboro rocks by the pretty colors.....
Penguin Point Raceway scenery.
Mitch in position to turn marshal.
It is always a fun time at Penguin Point Raceway in Hillsboro. Excellent racing, great friends, and really good pizza, along with terrific snacks! Thanks for all the racing today Monte! Tell Victoria we missed her!
Penguin Point Raceway 2019.
The pit area.
Victoria's secrete.......NASTE penguins.....EVERYWHERE!
Actually I am known for bagging lead!
You guys are giving me WAY too much credit!
Zack, I love these "how to" articles! Done a few myself, of course I'm not known for my building or tuning skills! Please keep them coming! Someday when I get done with the new track and get the shop somewhat organized I will be back to buildin' cars!
Thanks for posting Zack!
After you finishing sanding on the pod in the motor area, does the motor still fit really tight, or does it allow for the motor to drop in more easily? Just trying to get an idea of how much material to remove.
Been rough on me too! Put in a couple hours on the creeper again yesterday. Didn't bother my back 40 years ago!
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