Thanks Al!
1,951 December 13, 2018 3:03 pm
Re: Checkered Flag Raceway to Move to Vancouver (63 replies, posted in InSlot's Checkered Flag Raceway)
1,952 December 13, 2018 7:37 am
Re: Checkered Flag Raceway to Move to Vancouver (63 replies, posted in InSlot's Checkered Flag Raceway)
I have plenty of time to plan a date for the actual move. I will be trying to get the track disassembled and ready to load in the next couple of weeks. I am thinking of waiting until the holidays are over to do the move. Probably just after the first of the year, weather permitting. I'll throw out some dates soon and see who can be available to help. I think I will need at least 8 guys to load the pieces, 10 would be better as each piece is BIG!
1,953 December 12, 2018 5:35 pm
Re: Checkered Flag Raceway to Move to Vancouver (63 replies, posted in InSlot's Checkered Flag Raceway)
These pictures are representative of the pieces the track will break down to for moving. This first example would be the larger of the two sections, which includes the bank. This piece measures 12' x 8'. The 180 degree turn at the end of the downhill from the bank detaches as a separate small piece. The spool of braid is sitting on this curve in the photo.
This second piece will be this section, including both straights and the hairpin curve at the end. This piece is approximately 16' x 6'. We have verified this section will fit into Howie's covered car trailer.
I believe the 12' x 8' section will be the heaviest. I tested the weight of the 16' x 6' section and it did not seem extremely heavy. I am hoping to get a bunch of guys on hand to help with loading and unloading. The more bodies the easier and simpler it will be!
1,954 December 12, 2018 5:29 pm
Re: Checkered Flag Raceway to Move to Vancouver (63 replies, posted in InSlot's Checkered Flag Raceway)
Made a recon trip to Aurora today to formulate a plan to move the track. The track is solidly constructed with the MDF track surface mounted on a 2" x 4" framework, 4" x 4" legs, and a plywood subsurface. The track will come apart in two large pieces and one small piece. The plan is to move the track with the legs attached, using Howie's enclosed car trailer and possibly a U-Haul type truck. The wiring is all clearly color coded with nice connectors at attachment points. It should be possible to move the track without the need to cut any of the wiring. The plan for the next visit is to start the actual disassembly. Today I was lacking some tools needed to start disassembling the track.
1,955 December 11, 2018 9:44 pm
Re: Checkered Flag Raceway to Move to Vancouver (63 replies, posted in InSlot's Checkered Flag Raceway)
Thanks Terry!...and YES, a bigger shop would have been better!.........but that was NOT an option. Given our lot size, I could not have gone even one foot bigger in any direction........well except, UP!.....maybe.......that of course would have been up to city approval.............another separate obstacle!
1,956 December 11, 2018 1:04 pm
Re: Checkered Flag Raceway to Move to Vancouver (63 replies, posted in InSlot's Checkered Flag Raceway)
Thanks guys for all the offers of help! I'm sure I'll be hittin' y'all up when it comes to move time!
New name?.....Well I have a couple ideas there.........although Checkered Past is kinda cool! What I have in mind has kind of a long story to it. It would pay tribute to the track's past as well as to the original builder. It also looks as though there may be two tracks here, the Checkered Flag track as well as my old HO routed track. I have been considering a new racing format for the old HO track. The idea is something totally different than what I raced on the track previously.
More to come!
1,957 December 10, 2018 3:17 pm
Re: Checkered Flag Raceway to Move to Vancouver (63 replies, posted in InSlot's Checkered Flag Raceway)
Thanks Stan. Wednesday I'm going down to take another look, get some measurements, and start on the preliminary disassembly in preparation for the move. I should know more after that.
1,958 December 10, 2018 1:20 pm
Re: Checkered Flag Raceway to Move to Vancouver (63 replies, posted in InSlot's Checkered Flag Raceway)
Thanks Doc, I'll keep you posted!
1,959 December 10, 2018 12:31 pm
Topic: Checkered Flag Raceway to Move to Vancouver (63 replies, posted in InSlot's Checkered Flag Raceway)
Since the completion of my shop I have been working on plans for a new slot car track. I have been looking at the possibility of acquiring an existing track and moving it, as well as building a new track. A few weeks ago I began talking with Bob McFarland about the possibility of buying his Checkered Flag 1/24 track. Today I received a call from Bob, telling me the track is mine!
Checkered Flag is a 1/24 four lane routed track originally built by Kirk Smith. OSCAR and PASER have been holding races on this track since it was built, at its previous location in Milwaukie as well as its current location in Aurora. I am excited about getting this track and setting it up in my shop in Vancouver. I look forward to the opportunity to host races for OSCAR, PASER, Northwest True Scale Racers, NASTE, and any other club interested in racing on it. This track is perfectly suited for racing all types of cars and it will be fun for me to host a large variety of car classes. I am not particular as to what types of slot cars I race because I like them all. I admit there are some I like better than others but I have just always enjoyed racing whatever the type of car.
In the next few days I am planning to go to Aurora and start the work necessary to get the track ready to move. I will be asking for volunteers to help with the actual move in the near future. Standby for updates!
1,960 December 9, 2018 3:42 pm
Re: Bill's Junk (220 replies, posted in Slot Talk)
Electricity is only required to run the optional fan, which is wired to a wall plug line cord (plug it in if you want the fan).
1,961 December 9, 2018 3:24 pm
Re: Bill's Junk (220 replies, posted in Slot Talk)
That's one of the benefits of these smaller units. This one is only 22 inches wide, 24 1/2 inches tall, and 16 inches deep. I'm testing now to see if this one is actually big enough to heat the shop. I've had it running almost an hour and it has brought the temperature up about 10 degrees, 45 to about 52. If this one turns out to be too small I will probably buy my friends model 555. The 555 looks exactly the same but just slightly bigger, with an input of 55,000 BTU.
1,962 December 9, 2018 3:01 pm
Re: Bill's Junk (220 replies, posted in Slot Talk)
HEAT!.............I test fired the space heater for the shop today. I purchased this one used and although it is as old as I am, it works perfectly. These old Siegler space heaters are awesome! Think your gas fireplace is cool? You got nothin' on this ol' heater! I paid $200 for this beauty, mostly because it is the smallest unit they made and very hard to find. These space heaters have a cast iron heat exchanger and are pretty much indestructible! This unit is all original with the original fan motor and gas controls. The input is 33,000 BTU and this one works flawlessly. I will be totally dialed in once I give it a good cleaning! Siegler made three different models of these space heaters, the 555, the 777, and the 333 which is the one pictured here. They have fan motors but will work without electrical power as the fan is optional. The thermostat is hydraulically controlled so they can supply heat in the event of a power outage. The 555s and 777s can usually be picked up for around $100 or less depending on condition, and defective controls can be retrofitted with newer parts. I know where there is a 555 at a good price if anyone is interested.
1,963 December 6, 2018 4:27 pm
Topic: Goodbye Evil Jimmy (4 replies, posted in NASTE)
I'm really gonna miss my buddy Jimmy. No matter what he was always Jimmy!
1,964 December 2, 2018 12:14 pm
Re: This is the Sportsman page. (137 replies, posted in Rapid Raceway)
1,965 December 2, 2018 10:29 am
Re: NASTRUCK. (41 replies, posted in Rapid Raceway)
Good truck race, it was close!
1,966 December 2, 2018 9:26 am
Re: This is the Sportsman page. (137 replies, posted in Rapid Raceway)
Great racing last night!
Thanks Howie!
1,967 December 1, 2018 11:59 am
Re: NASTE 2019 Point Series Championship - Results & Standings (51 replies, posted in NASTE)
NASTE 2019 Point Series Championship Race No.4 @ Rippin' Ridin' Raceway November 29, 2018
Race Results - Le Mans Class:
1 Monte 69.4 Laps - 8 points
2 Al 69.3 - 7 pts.
3 Rico 68.8 - 6 pts.
4 Daniel 68.7 - 5 pts.
5 Fernando 66.2 - 4 pts.
6 Greg 63.9 - 3 pts.
7 Stan 58.7 - 2 pts.
8 Jeff 47.3 - 1 pt.
Current Standings for the 2019 NASTE Point Series Championship After 4 Races:
1st Al - 32 points
2nd Monte - 31 pts.
3rd Rico - 25 pts.
4th Daniel - 22 pts.
5th - tie Mitch - 10 pts.
5th - tie Greg - 10 pts.
7th - tie Bill - 9 pts.
7th - tie Gary - 9 pts.
7th - tie Fernando - 9 pts.
10th - tie Jeff - 7 pts.
10th - tie Stan - 7 pts.
12th Terry Redeau - 1pt.
1,968 December 1, 2018 11:44 am
Re: NASTE Odd Thursday Night Racing Rules & Current Thread (2,118 replies, posted in NASTE)
Race results from the November 29th Odd Thursday Night Race:
F1:
1 Daniel 69.2 Laps
2 Jeff 66.6
3 Fernando 65.8
4 Rico 65.4
5 Monte 65.1
6 Al 64.5
7 Greg 61.6
8 Stan 60.6
8 Victoria 56.2
Le Mans Class - NASTE 2019 Point Series Championship Race No.4 @ Rippin' Ridin' Raceway:
1 Monte 69.4 Laps
2 Al 69.3
3 Rico 68.8
4 Daniel 68.7
5 Fernando 66.2
6 Greg 63.9
7 Stan 58.7
8 Jeff 47.3
1,969 November 20, 2018 1:34 pm
Re: NASTE 2019 Point Series Championship - Results & Standings (51 replies, posted in NASTE)
NASTE 2019 Point Series Championship Race No.3 @ Rippin' Ridin' Raceway November 15, 2018
Race Results - Can Am Class:
1 Monte 77.4 Laps - 8 points
2 Rico 72.8 - 7 pts.
3 Al 72.0 - 6 pts.
4 Fernando 69.7 - 5 pts.
5 Greg 65.0 - 4 pts.
6 Mitch 63.7 - 3 pts.
7 Stan 60.0 - 2 pts.
8 Daniel 57.9 - 1 pt.
Current Standings for the 2019 NASTE Point Series Championship After 3 Races:
1st Al - 25 points
2nd Monte - 23 pts.
3rd Rico - 19 pts.
4th Daniel - 17 pts.
5th Mitch - 10 pts.
6th - tie Bill - 9 pts.
6th - tie Gary - 9 pts.
8th Greg - 7 pts.
9th Jeff - 6 pts.
10th - tie Stan - 5 pts.
10th - tie Fernando - 5 pts.
12th Terry Redeau - 1pt.
1,970 November 20, 2018 1:21 pm
Re: NASTE Odd Thursday Night Racing Rules & Current Thread (2,118 replies, posted in NASTE)
Race results from the November 15th Odd Thursday Night Race:
Trans Am:
1 Rico 69.0 Laps
2 Daniel 65.1
3 Greg 64.3
4 Fernando 63.9
5 Mitch 62.7
6 Stan 61.2
7 Victoria 57.4
8 Monte 52.7
Can Am Class - NASTE 2019 Point Series Championship Race No.3 @ Rippin' Ridin' Raceway:
1 Monte 77.4 Laps
2 Rico 72.8
3 Al 72.0
4 Fernando 69.7
5 Greg 65.0
6 Mitch 63.7
7 Stan 60.0
8 Daniel 57.9
1,971 November 18, 2018 10:04 am
Re: This is the Sportsman page. (137 replies, posted in Rapid Raceway)
Video of a Sportsman heat race, courtesy of Howie.
1,972 November 16, 2018 11:20 am
Re: Welcome to Al Christensen's Rippin' Ridin' Raceway (6 replies, posted in Al's Rippin' Ridin' Raceway)
Too much going on this week Doc, no time for slot cars. Sorry I missed it, sounds like I might have been able to pick up some spare parts!
1,973 November 16, 2018 10:08 am
Re: Welcome to Al Christensen's Rippin' Ridin' Raceway (6 replies, posted in Al's Rippin' Ridin' Raceway)
and...............sometimes you're you're just Doc.
1,974 November 6, 2018 12:16 pm
Re: NASTE 2019 IROC Season Announced (8 replies, posted in NASTE)
Hey Doc, I just realized Tuesday slot car evenings are out for me. Sorry!
1,975 November 6, 2018 11:45 am
Re: NASTE Odd Thursday Night Racing (91 replies, posted in Race Rules)
I just discovered the rules listed under the "Rules" tab on the NASTE Home Page and the rules as listed here in the Forum did not match up. I just completed the update of the rules on the Home Page tab so all rules listed in both areas match.