I'm one of those guys that doesn't care for digital racing. I have enough trouble with just throttle control and the lane change thing just detracts from the whole racing experience for me. When I have run in digital events I usually just stay in one lane unless I absolutely have to move into the other lane. I like to participate in 1/32, 1/24 and even HO races, so I just don't need yet another fraction in my hobby. I think digital is great for those that enjoy it, but I have so many different events I want to attend this coming year, I just don't see being able to add anymore. Thanks for the invite Doc, but I'm going to have to pass.
1,927 March 24, 2019 5:43 am
Re: NASTE Odd Thursday Night Racing Rules & Current Thread (2,176 replies, posted in NASTE)
Don't you guys dare team up! We won't stand a chance!
1,928 March 23, 2019 5:40 pm
Re: more photos of 3-20-19 (1 replies, posted in Pelican Park)
Thanks for posting Todd!
1,929 March 23, 2019 12:06 pm
Topic: Historic OSCAR Photos (0 replies, posted in OSCAR)
I believe this is an old photo taken at Tom Street's track in Bend? I saw this photo hanging on the wall at Pelican Park in Eugene.
1,930 March 23, 2019 11:52 am
Re: Racing at Pelican Park on March 20, 2019 (16 replies, posted in Pelican Park)
Here's a few short videos I took of the racing:
1,931 March 23, 2019 11:29 am
Re: Racing at Pelican Park on March 20, 2019 (16 replies, posted in Pelican Park)
Trophy shot with Doug Haynes.
Jerry Palfenier with Glenn Heath.
Glenn Heath
Starting grid at an early Pelican Park race.
1,932 March 23, 2019 11:13 am
Re: Racing at Pelican Park on March 20, 2019 (16 replies, posted in Pelican Park)
The walls of the Pelican Park facility are covered with posters and photos. Here's some pictures of photos I saw from earlier times:
I'm assuming this photo was taken not too long after the track was purchased and moved to Eugene from Portland. You can see Doug Haynes with the hat on, in the center of the crowd.
In this photo I recognize Glenn Heath on the left with Lee Dundas Sr. to his right.
Glenn and Lee
Guys I recognize in this photo: Dennis Dudley, Glenn Heath, and Bob McFarland
1,933 March 23, 2019 11:11 am
Re: Racing at Pelican Park on March 20, 2019 (16 replies, posted in Pelican Park)
Most of the crowd at halftime.
Here's more of the track diorama.
1,934 March 23, 2019 11:07 am
Re: Racing at Pelican Park on March 20, 2019 (16 replies, posted in Pelican Park)
Pelican Park diorama art:
There is humor incorporated into the tracks diorama. Can you see what is wrong with this picture?
A closer hint....
I think the guy with the hat in his hand is about to get sucker punched!
A tribute to the MESAC slot club of California. MESAC was THE slot car club in the 60's. They built and raced on a beautifully detailed, routed track that featured replaceable sections to alter the course/layout.
Every track should have carnival rides!
1,935 March 23, 2019 10:59 am
Re: Racing at Pelican Park on March 20, 2019 (16 replies, posted in Pelican Park)
Pelican Park's Racing Rebels:
Left to right: Paul, Bob, Gary.
Cully
Leo on the right.
I'm sorry but I do not remember this racer's name.
1,936 March 23, 2019 10:55 am
Re: Racing at Pelican Park on March 20, 2019 (16 replies, posted in Pelican Park)
More of the racer's cars:
This is the car Bob McFarland loaned me for the race. It was an awesome car!....my driving performance however was not.....
1,937 March 23, 2019 10:52 am
Re: Racing at Pelican Park on March 20, 2019 (16 replies, posted in Pelican Park)
Back to the racers!
This is Dave Ferguson of HO fame. I first met Dave at the Western States HO Race in Kent Washington in 1988. Dave builds some of the most beautiful, concours winning HO slot cars to have ever lapped a track! 
Tom (I sure hope that's correct).
Again I apologize, I do not recall this racer's name.
Gary raced with my son on a team at one of the Porsche 962 Enduro races at Rapid Raceway a few years ago. Great guy and an excellent racer!
1,938 March 23, 2019 10:41 am
Re: Racing at Pelican Park on March 20, 2019 (16 replies, posted in Pelican Park)
Pelican Park is a challenging, fun track with beautiful diorama. You rarely see 1/24 routed tracks with this kind of detail! It makes the racing even more fun!
X rated, and just for the record, I did not do this!
I didn't do this one either!....but nicely detailed, stream and all!
1,939 March 23, 2019 10:34 am
Re: Racing at Pelican Park on March 20, 2019 (16 replies, posted in Pelican Park)
More racer's cars in the pits:
1,940 March 23, 2019 10:32 am
Re: Racing at Pelican Park on March 20, 2019 (16 replies, posted in Pelican Park)
More of the racers:
Basil
Race winner Leo on left, Paul on the right.
A better photo of Paul.
Racers ready for the start of a heat race.
1,941 March 23, 2019 10:29 am
Re: Racing at Pelican Park on March 20, 2019 (16 replies, posted in Pelican Park)
I got these pictures making the rounds through the pits:
1,942 March 23, 2019 10:26 am
Re: Racing at Pelican Park on March 20, 2019 (16 replies, posted in Pelican Park)
Here are some pictures of the racers that attended the Wednesday night race on March 20th:
I apologize for not remembering everyone's names. Maybe someone reading this post can help me out with those names I miss? And please correct me for any names I got in error or mixed up!
On the left is Stuart, Basil is seated at the podium. 
Gary k. on the left, Gary T. in the center, and Tom on the right.
Todd Messinger in the center.
Bob McFarland left, Gary Tipton right.
I'm sorry but I don't remember this racer's name....Can somebody help me out?
1,943 March 23, 2019 10:05 am
Re: Racing at Pelican Park on March 20, 2019 (16 replies, posted in Pelican Park)
Doug Haynes' cars:
1,944 March 23, 2019 10:04 am
Re: Racing at Pelican Park on March 20, 2019 (16 replies, posted in Pelican Park)
More Doug Haynes built cars:
1,945 March 23, 2019 10:02 am
Re: Racing at Pelican Park on March 20, 2019 (16 replies, posted in Pelican Park)
Doug Haynes was one of the founders of Pelican Park. As well as an accomplished slot car builder and racer, Doug was an outstanding modeller. Some of his slot car builds are on display at Pelican Park and pictured below.
1,946 March 23, 2019 9:45 am
Topic: Racing at Pelican Park on March 20, 2019 (16 replies, posted in Pelican Park)
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:
1,947 March 23, 2019 8:54 am
Re: Historic PASER Photos (1 replies, posted in PASER)
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!
1,948 March 23, 2019 8:43 am
Topic: Historic PASER Photos (1 replies, posted in PASER)
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.
1,949 March 23, 2019 8:34 am
Re: Out Of The Past - Western States Championship Puma Track (1 replies, posted in Track)
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!
1,950 March 23, 2019 8:26 am
Topic: Historic NASTE Photos (0 replies, posted in NASTE)
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.