Bill, Bob and I are getting together tomorrow ( 6-9-'21 ) to hammer out a True Scale schedule on our 3 tracks. So the schedule will be posted here soon after.
177 June 5, 2021 6:57 am
Re: 2021 Patriot 500 (12 replies, posted in Springwater Raceway)
Looking forward to the new season that hopefully will not be interrupted by some kind of pandemic! I am almost done with my Classic NASCAR. Bill and I are currently trying to get my email back which went away for some reason last weekend. So if anybody has emailed me lately and no answer back, that is the reason.
178 May 27, 2021 8:02 am
Re: Projects: Done/Not So Done (256 replies, posted in Rapid Raceway)
Thanks Matt. Here is the latest: I got an old can of spray paint out, I have had it around for years, it kind of matched the blue color on the box. I heated up the can as usual before painting, everything came out ok except the hood. It had a rough coating for some reason, so I sanded it and re sprayed, not any better! So I am going to sand the whole car and buy a new can of spray paint. I know this is a slot car and doesn't have to be show quality, but I have my limits as to what is acceptable for my eyes.................................even slot cars that will get beat up!!! LOL.
179 May 26, 2021 7:52 am
Re: Slot Car Racing History in Portland Area (24 replies, posted in The NASTE Library)
Very interesting history. I didn't move to Portland 'till late in '68. Moved from Rapid City, SD. Even as small as Rapid City was compared to Portland, they still had two huge commercial tracks. I never raced at either one, but I remember them. I do remember Petite Karts though. By the time a buddy of mine was interested in getting back into slot cars ( in the '70's ) there were no tracks left. We went to a bicycle shop to buy some slot car parts, I believe it was in N. Portland and asked if there was any slot racing around and he mentioned Dundas. We drove to the Dundas track in Willsonville, watched the race ( I remember Gearloose ) but we thought it was too far away to race. Years later while at Slot Car Central, ( who was closing down ) Greg Vergis come over to where I was playing with a slot car and I was invited by him to a track in Willsonville, I was shocked that it was the same track in the barn that I visited years before. That is how I got involved with PACER/OSCAR.
180 May 25, 2021 7:53 am
Re: Projects: Done/Not So Done (256 replies, posted in Rapid Raceway)
Wynn's/Kmart continues. First picture is cutting the plastic around the tire using a Dremel drum sander. Second picture is adding JB Weld for body putty. Bill turned me onto the JB Weld as a body filler. I was skeptical as I have used JB Weld on a lot of stuff but never on plastic model kits. It worked out fine, sands easy etc. Third picture is after sanding. Fourth picture is after using Bondo glazing putty and sanding. Fifth picture is in primer.............To be continued.
181 May 22, 2021 6:03 am
Re: Projects: Done/Not So Done (256 replies, posted in Rapid Raceway)
Beings Bob's new class called Classic NASCAR was voted in as the points class for the first half of the 2022 season I decided it was time for me to build a car. The first picture ( after Bill kindly adds the pictures ) is one of my pet peeves: oversize wheel wells or too small front tires or both! The second picture is .040" plastic that I used to fill in the wheel well. Third picture is the inside of the wheel well. I used Super glue. The model kit that I will use is the Monogram Olds that the project is pictured on.....................to be continued.
182 May 21, 2021 1:46 pm
Re: MONDAY OT (Open Track) (140 replies, posted in InSlot's Checkered Flag Raceway)
Sounds good Bill, it gives me a chance to find my way around the track!
183 May 19, 2021 9:04 pm
Re: The amazing craftsmanship of Niemas. (9 replies, posted in Cars)
Wow, there is the real definition of True Scale! Really fine craftsmanship!
184 May 17, 2021 8:44 am
Re: This is the Indy car page. (59 replies, posted in Rapid Raceway)
Results of the Rapid Grand Prix held on May 15, 2021:
Laps Fast time was only recorded during the first half of the race.
1...Zack..........746.7 .....4.635
2...Beau..........725.8......5.006
3...Marty.........725.6......5.032
4...Bob............715.1......4.899
5...Matt..........703.3.......5.949
6...Bart...........690.8.......4.824
7...Al..............666.6.......5.176
8...Rico...........662.0.......4.852
9...Howie.........661.5......4.844
10.Oggie..........497.9......5.295
11.Scott..........388.5......?
12. Mitch.........312.0......?
185 May 16, 2021 9:58 am
Re: "Big" Glenn Heath (5 replies, posted in NASTE)
I didn't know him as well as most slot racers did, but he seemed like a nice guy. I remember Glen and Bill and I going to eat lunch at Spud Monkies on Halsey awhile back, good memory of him.
186 May 11, 2021 8:09 pm
Re: Track Records and Yearly Points (14 replies, posted in Rapid Raceway)
I almost emailed you on the subject as I only took a picture of your time and not the car. I think you are right, I got rather confused ( not the first time! ) on the subject. First mistake I ever made in my life!! LOL. I will fix it. Sorry 'bout that Zack.
187 May 10, 2021 9:31 am
Re: Track Records and Yearly Points (14 replies, posted in Rapid Raceway)
Track record updated, Zack for Early Modified set on Apr. 24, 2021.
188 May 7, 2021 10:32 am
Re: Tifosi Racing (18 replies, posted in Cars)
I gave mine away. I had more words to say, but I better stop now. LOL.
189 May 3, 2021 7:18 am
Re: Rapid Raceway points for the season. (31 replies, posted in Northwest True Scale Racers)
The 2021 season was a good one other than the Covid that shut down a few races. A big plus for this year was good turnouts and new racers joining the fun. The competition was good and so is the atmosphere. I am REALLY enjoying this hobby with new and old friends. In my opinion it isn't about wining ( although I would like to do it once in awhile ) it is about friends having a good time. We have one more scheduled race ( the Grand Prix on May 15. ) and then it is on to planning the next season and I am really looking forward to it.
190 May 3, 2021 7:00 am
Re: April 24th Race at Rapid Raceway (7 replies, posted in Rapid Raceway)
That is great news Chris, thanks for the effort you put in for Ted.
191 May 2, 2021 7:03 am
Re: This is the Porsche 962 page. (10 replies, posted in Rapid Raceway)
Results of the 24 hrs. of Rapid on May 1, 2021 using the Porsche 962.
This race gave each racer 80 minutes of track time.
1.....Bob...............................974.7 laps.
2.....Marty............................952.6
3.....Matt.............................942.0
4.....Rico..............................910.1
5.....Howie............................900.0
6.....Beau.............................879.3
7.....Al.................................861.7
8.....Bill................................786.4
9.....Gearloose.......................747.9
10...Scott.............................537.8
11...John...............DQ.
192 April 27, 2021 9:25 am
Re: Rapid Raceway points for the season. (31 replies, posted in Northwest True Scale Racers)
Bill; you ran fast and better yet: consistent. Didn't notice you in the pits this season like I saw you last season. Take credit where credit is due! Good job! Looking forward to next season already!
193 April 26, 2021 1:45 pm
Re: Rapid Raceway points for the season. (31 replies, posted in Northwest True Scale Racers)
The over all points standing for the 2021 season.
1.....Ted.........................167 points.
2.....Bill..........................162
3.....Howie......................155
4.....Bart........................132
5.....Bob/Gearloose...........118
6.....Beau........................110
7.....Rico.........................109
8.....Fly Racing/Dc Dynamo.102
9.....Matt..........................93
10...Zack..........................85
11...Scott.........................62
12...Jeff............................23
13...Tommy.......................21
14...Stuart........................19
15...John............................2
16...Oggie...........................1
194 April 26, 2021 8:25 am
Re: Early Modified race results. (51 replies, posted in Rapid Raceway)
Race results of the Early Modified race of 4-24-'21:
1.....Zack........................244 laps....................4.665 fast time.
2.....Fly Racing.................239..........................4.548
3.....Howie.......................225..........................4.684
4.....Gearloose..................223..........................4.895
5.....Ted..........................222..........................4.712
6.....Bob..........................219..........................?
7.....DC Dynamo................215...........................4.721
8.....Rico..........................210...........................4.953
9.....Bart..........................204...........................5.296
10...Bill.............................201..........................5.012
11...Matt..........................198..........................5.053
12...Mitch.........................178..........................5.421
13...Beau..........................160..........................5.054
14...John...........................98...........................?
195 April 26, 2021 8:09 am
Re: This is the TA2 page. (42 replies, posted in Rapid Raceway)
Results of the TA2 race on 4-24-'21:
1.....Zack...................390 laps.........4.511
2.....Bob.....................365...............4.762
3.....DC Dynamo...........362...............4.447
4.....Bill.......................359...............5.013
5.....Howie...................357...............5.000
6.....Ted......................356...............4.837
7.....Matt.....................334..............4.900
8.....Beau.....................317..............4.954
9.....Bart......................309..............5.393
10...Mitch.....................273..............5.486
11...Rico.......................265..............5.017
12...Fly Racing...............213..............4.707
13...Gearloose................44...............4.970
14...John.................DQ.
196 April 25, 2021 8:39 am
Re: Rob's Car Builds (31 replies, posted in Cars)
Sounds good Bill on Rob's participation with us in the NWTSR races. We are having some good turnouts and good racing. Have him stop by next Sat. for the 962 race if he can make it.
197 April 23, 2021 7:31 pm
Re: Rob's Car Builds (31 replies, posted in Cars)
Does Rob race these beauties to give them "honored war stripes"?
198 April 8, 2021 7:21 am
Re: .030" Lexan Bodies by Team Bluegroove (3 replies, posted in Cars)
Team Bluegroove bodies are great. My .030" 962 has taken some serious hits ( especially at Springwater Raceway ) and not a crack in the body. If any of our hard bodies become unavailable or get too expensive, I would suggest going to the Bluegroove bodies.
199 April 6, 2021 4:13 pm
Re: Rapid Raceway points for the season. (31 replies, posted in Northwest True Scale Racers)
Final TA2 points for the 2021 season after 4 races.
1...Ted................................110 points.
2...Bill.................................109
3...Howie.............................103
4...Matt................................93
5...Bart.................................91
6...Gearloose..........................90
7...Bob..................................89
8...DC Dynamo........................82
9...Fly Racing..........................75
10..Beau................................67
11..Rico.................................62
12..Zack...............................30
13..Stuart.............................19
14..Scott...............................18
15..John.................................2
16..Oggie...............................1
200 April 6, 2021 7:39 am
Topic: Rapid Raceway points for the season. (31 replies, posted in Northwest True Scale Racers)
Due to the Covid, the Early Sportsman races were cut to two. Final points for the 2021 season.
1.....Ted...................57 Points.
2.....Zack.................55
3.....Bill....................53
4.....Howie................52
5.....Terry.................48
6.....Rico..................47
7.....Scott................44
8.....Beau.................43
9.....Bart..................41
10...Bob...................29
11...Gearloose...........28
12...Fly Racing..........27
13...Jeff...................23
14...Tommy..............21
15...DC Dynamo........20