Race results from Feb.21, 2019

Classic Sports Car 1:
1 Zack   73.0 Laps
2 Daniel   68.3
3 Jeff  67.4
4 Al  66.7
5 Monte  64.3
6 Rico  60.9
7 Mitch  59.2

GT3 Class - NASTE 2019 Point Series Championship Race No.11:
1 Al 70.7 Laps
2 Zack   70.5
3 Rico   68.1
4 Monte  67.7
5 Daniel  66.1
6 Jeff  65.2
7 Mitch  64.0

1/24 BRM Group C Class Results:
1 Rico 75.4 Laps
2 Al   73.0
3 Mitch  69.6
4 Zack  64.7

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(3 replies, posted in NASTE)

Welcome to the group Zack, it is a pleasure racing with you!

Geeeeezeee Rico, we just got back late last night and really sorry to hear about that! So glad you are OK and recovering!

Thanks Stuart!

My plan is to host racers for the OSCAR series as well as the local PASER racers. In addition I will host races for the Rapid Raceway guys and NASTE. I plan to keep the track busy!

4:13 A.M......ALOHA y'all!

ANYTHING but a damn AC Cobra is a good pick!

I made a couple edits in the rules pertaining to the GT Class, and that it has been superseded by the Sportscar Era Classes. Under Class 2 -  GT you will be directed to refer to classes 15 through 17 for the current rules. I hope this will provide some clarification.

Paul Kassen photos 2004:

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More photos from Paul Kassens:

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Thank you to Paul Kassens (Old Weird Herald) for these great photos and information:

"2004 InSlot Raceway / Checkered Flag OSCAR Club Track - Portland Oregon. A visit during 2004 USRA Div 2 Nats week at Raceway USA. Track owner Kirk Smith, "Bad Bob" McFarland, & local hotshot James Laconto, all from Portland. Paul Kassens & Craig Rieland from Seattle, with visitors Paul Sterret and the late Monty "Big O" Ohren up from SoCal... all took some hot laps with 1/24 Hard Body cars on the custom built 4 lane club track."

The track was originally built and located at Kirk Smith's house in Milwaukie Oregon.
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This is the original configuration of the curves leading onto the main straight.
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I used to feel that way about the original unpainted cars, being concerned about "collector" value. But I have finally come to realize pretty much ANY old car is available on Ebay at some point in perfect original condition! So what the hell....paint the thing!

One class Bob is going to be introducing for this track is 1980's NASCAR bodies on Econo chassis. I think this will be a fun class!

Chris only does "other" colors by special request!..........AND bribing!

New lights have been installed and preparations are being made for upcoming races!

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I received the latest update from Bob Nakamura yesterday. Test laps have been run on Springwater Raceway!

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A very good deal!

And for good reason Rico! You have a good one!..............I refuse to buy another one!!!

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(4 replies, posted in Track)

Interesting.......looks like you can use it to saw 1/32 scale lumber also!

This is Zack's Classic Sports Car Div.II winning Slot.it Ford GT40. This car is totally awesome!...Oh yeah, paint by Chris Kouba!
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Scalextric GT3 Corvette.
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Scalextric GT3 Porsche.
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Mitch and Doc going at it on the track.
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GT3 starting grid with Rico's winning car in the middle.
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Mitch and Doc still going at it.
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Zack turn marshalling in the GT3 point series race.
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Al (L) preparing for his next heat race, while Jeff (R) monitors the hairpin turn.
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Al just let the smoke out of his controller while Mitch complains about the smell!
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Left to right: Jeff, Mitch and Doc during practice.
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Scalextric GT3 cars.....I HATE 'em!
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GT3 Class on the grid.
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Photos from last night's racing:

Mitch at the bench making adjustments before the race.
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Jeff (L) and Doc (R) during practice.
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Doc tweakin'....
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NASTE 2019 Point Series Championship Race No.9 @ Rippin' Ridin' Raceway January 31, 2019

GT3 Class Results:
1 Rico   70.7 Laps - 9 points
2 Al   70.4 - 8 pts.
3 Daniel  67.5 - 7 pts.
4 Monte  67.4 - 6pts.
5 Jeff  66.7 - 5 pts.
6 Bill  65.0 - 4 pts.
7 Zack  64.4 - 3 pts.
8 Mitch 63.6 - 2 pts.
9 Stan  57.3 - 1 pt.

Current Standings for the 2019 NASTE Point Series Championship After 9 Races:

1st Monte - 75 points
2nd Al  - 74 pts.
3rd Rico  - 61 pts.
4th Daniel  -53 pts.
5th Bill  - 34 pts.
6th Mitch  - 33 pts.
7th Jeff - 30 pts.
8th Chris - 17 pts.
9th - tie Greg   - 16 pts.
9th - tie Zack - 16 pts.
11th Stan  - 12 pts.
12th - tie Gary  - 9 pts.
12th - tie Fernando  - 9 pts.
14th - tie Jake - 3 pt.
14th - tie Kevin Lagassa - 3 pt.
16th  Farmer Bryan Dickerson - 2 pts.
17th - tie Terry Redeau  - 1pt.

Another Odd Thursday Night race at Rippin' Ridin' Raceway and the first round for the GT3 Class in the point series. The night started with a Classic Sports Car Div.II race. Zack Morgan is one of NASTE's newer members but it would appear Zack already has some tuning skills down! Zack loaned me his Slot.it GT40 to race and I'll tell you, it is the best handling Div.II cars I have ever raced! Div.II is the class for the next point series race and everyone needs to watch out for Zack, he is coming!

Classic Sports Car Div.II
1 Bill 77.4 Laps
2 Daniel   76.1
3 Zack   72.0
4 Rico  71.8
5 Al  71.2
6 Mitch  69.1
7 Monta 65.3
8 Stan   64.1
9 Jeff  62.4

Next the GT3 cars were sent to the grid. *Update: I didn't forget my car...but I kinda wish I had! Did I mention I HATE these cars?...However, these cars do provide for some pretty close racing....IF you happen to buy a good one! Ok, enough from the soapbox....Rico got his second straight win in the point series with a 70.7 lap total. Al came in second just 3/10 of a lap behind. Doc captured the last podium spot completing 67.5 laps.

GT3 Class - NASTE 2019 Point Series Championship Race No.9:
1 Rico   70.7 Laps
2 Al   70.4
3 Daniel  67.5
4 Monte  67.4
5 Jeff  66.7
6 Bill  65.0
7 Zack  64.4
8 Mitch 63.6
9 Stan  57.3