Side boards/fences - done.
Wiring - done.
Tomorrow I start the the final painting.
1,876 March 12, 2019 7:03 pm
Re: Inslot's Checkered Flag Raceway - Set Up After the Move (83 replies, posted in InSlot's Checkered Flag Raceway)
1,877 March 11, 2019 6:34 pm
Re: Inslot's Checkered Flag Raceway - Set Up After the Move (83 replies, posted in InSlot's Checkered Flag Raceway)
I replaced the side board around the top of the banked curve. I re-installed more of the original side boards at the bottom of the bank and down the bottom straight. I replaced a portion of the side board around the bottom of the bank with clear plexiglass to help improve the driver's sight line of the track.
1,878 March 11, 2019 6:30 pm
Re: Inslot's Checkered Flag Raceway - Set Up After the Move (83 replies, posted in InSlot's Checkered Flag Raceway)
I worked on the track's side boards and right side infield. New side board on the right side end curve, and finish off the build on the new infield. Getting close to more painting.
1,879 March 11, 2019 7:53 am
Topic: Art Baethke (0 replies, posted in BSCC)
Every once in awhile someone will mention or ask about Art. Art Baethke was a a character that added to the experience of racing at BSCC. He was always interesting to talk to and fun to be around. I just heard from his son that Art passed away in 2016. RIP.
1,880 March 10, 2019 5:20 pm
Re: What's up? (97 replies, posted in Rapid Raceway)
Boy, things definitely got ugly last night! Oops, my mistake. Actually I broke the axle mount, not the axle itself. Thankfully I have a lot less work ahead than Howie in the way of repairs!
1,881 March 10, 2019 5:16 pm
Re: Inslot's Checkered Flag Raceway - Set Up After the Move (83 replies, posted in InSlot's Checkered Flag Raceway)
Since there is now access all the way around the track for corner marshalling, I decided to eliminate the "hole" at the right end of the track. The turn can be easily marshalled from both sides now.
1,882 March 10, 2019 5:12 pm
Re: Inslot's Checkered Flag Raceway - Set Up After the Move (83 replies, posted in InSlot's Checkered Flag Raceway)
Today I finished up the wall for the back straight. Just needs paint.
I also replaced the 1/8" side board opposite the back straight on the right end of the track. I think this will also be a high traffic area where damage to the thinner side board material could occur.
I only installed the 1/2" board on the straights where cars should not be impacting the side boards head on.
1,883 March 10, 2019 1:56 pm
Topic: Open House & Open Track - Saturday April 27th (16 replies, posted in InSlot's Checkered Flag Raceway)
Hey Y'all,
I'd like to invite you to an Open House to celebrate the re-opening of Bob McFarland's Checkered Flag Raceway in its new location here in Vancouver Washington on Saturday April 27th.
The track will now be known as; Inslot's Checkered Flag Raceway and will be open all day long on the 27th. This is an open invitation for PASER, OSCAR, Rapid Raceway, NASTE, and any other interested racers to come see the reassembled track and test run "whatever they brung". I know I don't have everyone's contact info, so if you know of someone that used to race at Bob's, or would be interested in seeing the track in its new home, please pass this message along.
Food and snacks will be provided, so come visit, run some cars around the track, and just plan on having a good ol' time!
Doors will open at 9:00 A.M. and we'll shut down after the last visitor leaves!
The new address is: 8417 N.E. 65th Cir. Vancouver, Washington 98662.
For more info feel free to call me. Phone: 503-803-6850
======Bill Bostic
1,884 March 10, 2019 9:33 am
Re: What's up? (97 replies, posted in Rapid Raceway)
I broke the front axle on my chassis last night Mitch, so you're not alone!
1,885 March 10, 2019 7:57 am
Re: Early Modified race results. (51 replies, posted in Rapid Raceway)
Short videos of the Early Modifieds races on March 9th 2019:
1,886 March 10, 2019 7:56 am
Re: This is the NASCAR page. (33 replies, posted in Rapid Raceway)
Here's some short videos from the NASCAR race on March 9th 2019:
1,887 March 10, 2019 7:47 am
Re: Early Modified race results. (51 replies, posted in Rapid Raceway)
Early Modifieds on the grid for the March 9th 2019 race.
All the drivers had this look on their face by the end of the night!
1,888 March 10, 2019 7:44 am
Re: Early Modified race results. (51 replies, posted in Rapid Raceway)
The Early Modifieds were back on the track at Rapid Raceway. These cars are a total blast to race! Very fast and open wheels makes for some fantastic and exciting racing! The night was filled with crashes and damage ending runs for some drivers.
Through the pits:
Marty's Early Modified.
DC's entry.
Mitch's entry.
Bryan's entry.
1,889 March 10, 2019 7:36 am
Re: This is the NASCAR page. (33 replies, posted in Rapid Raceway)
Here's just a few of the great looking NASCARs built for this season.
Bryan's.
Beau's.
Gearloose's.
The only view of Bryan's car I saw.
1,890 March 10, 2019 7:35 am
Re: This is the NASCAR page. (33 replies, posted in Rapid Raceway)
NASCAR is back up and running at Rapid Raceway for 2019! Not only the bodies are new, new chassis designs have brought the speeds up in the class. The race on March 9th featured some very close and very fast racing, with lots of action evidenced by more than one off track excursion! So who were the fast guys of the night? Ted of course, DC, Gearloose, Marty, Howie, Bryan, Beau.......well, most everyone but me!
Practice session.
Nascar grid 1.
Drivers ready for the start of the NASCAR race.
1,891 March 8, 2019 5:16 pm
Re: Inslot's Checkered Flag Raceway - Set Up After the Move (83 replies, posted in InSlot's Checkered Flag Raceway)
Seeing as how slot car racing is such a strenuous hobby,....... and towards the end of the racing we all start looking for a place to lean and get a little rest,..... there is now 360 degree access to the track side,......I decided to reinforce the fencing along the back straight. I am replacing the old 1/8 inch fencing with 1/2 inch board. The scallops I cut out of the board are to allow full access to the space between the track surface and the tabletop (extra storage you know). We all know one of the best reasons to have a big slot car track is for the storage it gives you! Kind of like a room addition you can play on!
1,892 March 8, 2019 5:02 pm
Re: Flattening chassis (2 replies, posted in Modifications)
Thanks Zack!
1,893 March 8, 2019 8:55 am
Re: NASTE Odd Thursday Night Racing Rules & Current Thread (2,165 replies, posted in NASTE)
Welcome to new guy Mark.
Good to see Fernando back!
Race host Al with Mark.
1,894 March 8, 2019 8:53 am
Re: NASTE Odd Thursday Night Racing Rules & Current Thread (2,165 replies, posted in NASTE)
Jeff "Bernie" Burns
Zack Morgan, new resident fast guy!
Starting grid for the Trans Am race.
1,895 March 8, 2019 8:51 am
Re: NASTE Odd Thursday Night Racing Rules & Current Thread (2,165 replies, posted in NASTE)
Rico, Fernando, and Mark (L-R) getting in some practice before the race.
1,896 March 8, 2019 8:49 am
Re: NASTE Odd Thursday Night Racing Rules & Current Thread (2,165 replies, posted in NASTE)
Greg "Greenman" Petrolati and his beautifully built pair of Cunninghams:
1,897 March 8, 2019 8:12 am
Re: NASTE 2019 Point Series Championship - Results & Standings (51 replies, posted in NASTE)
NASTE 2019 Point Series Championship Race No.12 @ Rippin' Ridin' Raceway March 7, 2019
Classic Sports Car Div.II Class:
1 Al 78.2 Laps - 8 points
2 Zack 76.0 - 7 pts.
3 Daniel 75.0 - 6 pts.
4 Rico 70.7 - 5 pts.
5 Mitch 70.4 - 4 pts.
6 Greg 66.0 - 3 pts.
7 Fernando 58.8 - 2 pts.
8 Jeff Burns 54.5 - 1 pt.
Current Standings for the 2019 NASTE Point Series Championship After 12 Races:
1st Al - 98 pts.
2nd Monte - 83 points.
3rd Rico - 71 pts.
4th Daniel -70 pts.
5th Mitch - 43 pts.
6th Zack - 36 pts.
7th Bill - 34 pts.
8th Jeff - 32 pts.
9th Chris - 23 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.
1,898 March 8, 2019 7:54 am
Re: NASTE Odd Thursday Night Racing Rules & Current Thread (2,165 replies, posted in NASTE)
The big news at Al's Rippin' Ridin' Raceway on Thursday nights is; where did this guy come from? Zack Morgan is comin' guys! He may be new to the group but he has figured out how to make his cars handle, and his driving skills are rapidly improving! Although Zack had an impressive victory in the Trans Am Class race, Al showed he can still deliver the goods in the Classic Sports Car II race for the points. It was a fun night of racing. Fernando and Jeff (Bernie) Burns were back and it was good to see them back on the track. We also welcomed in a new comer, Mark to the group. Hope to see you at more races Mark!
Race results from March 7th, 2019
Trans Am:
1 Zack 69.1 Laps
2 Mitch 67.2
3 Greg 66.3
4 Daniel 66.1
5 Fernando 65.6
6 Rico 63.5
7 Al 62.0
8 Mark 58.4
9 Jeff Burns 56.1
Classic Sports Car Div.II Class - NASTE 2019 Point Series Championship Race No.12:
1 Al 78.2 Laps
2 Zack 76.0
3 Daniel 75.0
4 Rico 70.7
5 Mitch 70.4
6 Greg 66.0
7 Fernando 58.8
8 Jeff Burns 54.5
GT Class:
1 Zack 75.8 Laps
2 Al 74.6
3 Daniel 72.6
4 Greg 69.7
5 Fernando 69.5
6 Jeff Burns 62.1
1/24 BRM Group C Class Results:
1 Al 72.7 Laps
2 Zack 68.7
3 Jeff Burns 63.6
1,899 March 7, 2019 3:34 pm
Re: Inslot's Checkered Flag Raceway - Set Up After the Move (83 replies, posted in InSlot's Checkered Flag Raceway)
I finished up the lane color striping touch ups. This morning I started working on the electrical wiring. I got all the track wiring re-connected and started on re-connecting the computer cable to the relay board. That was one heck of a lot of little wires to solder back together! It took me a few minutes to get the old style computer hooked up, and quite a few minutes more to figure out how to make the program work......or do ANYTHING for that matter! This old computer and program doesn't use a mouse.....what the heck is up with that?
But she's up and running now!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=35nvD3q … e=youtu.be
1,900 March 6, 2019 11:54 am
Re: My Friend Gary "Goose" Gossett (17 replies, posted in NASTE)
He has a sister on the west side. I found this info online: