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This area behind the Nissan is where the track will be set up, across the width of the shop. The benchwork will stay along the rear wall with walking space between it and the track. The cabinets will stay on the wall behind the stairway.
Thanks to Diane for helping me unload everything tonight!
Here's a very rare shot! The first vehicle to park INSIDE the shop!...........And probably the last!...at least for a long while!
But it is proof positive a vehicle or two, or maybe even three will fit in the shop!
Separating these two pieces was a total bit..........well, you know! Although we found the hidden screws it still did not want to come apart! After some searching for missed screws and some prying, a lift up on the larger portion of the table broke the joint free. Apparently the bondo sealing the track sections joint was really secure, and prevented the tables from separating. I don't think I'll ever be able to stand up straight again!
This portion of the track measures approximately 8 feet (7 ft. 10 in.) by 12 feet. I'm not sure how we will transport this piece yet. I have not found a truck or enclosed trailer with an 8 foot wide door opening.
Another shot of the pieces separated. The right section is 6 feet by 16 feet and will fit into Howie's covered car trailer.
Today Howie and I made a trip out to Bob McFarland's to work on getting the track ready to move. We spent about 4 hours on disassembly, way more time than I'm used to for WORK! And work it was as it did not come apart as easily as we were anticipating. We knew where to break it apart we were just unaware of the hidden screws in the track surface. Once we finally found out how many there were and where they were located we dug them out. Of course they were bondo'd in for a very nice and smooth finished running surface. And when the track re-assembly is completed they will again be re-bondo'd for a nice smooth finish!
We started work on the 180 degree turn exiting the banked curve. This is the smallest piece and attaches to the largest portion of the track table.
And these are the holes that used to be filled with the dreaded hidden screws!
This piece actually fit into the back of my Nissan to make the trip to its new home.
Definitely makes sense here Doc!!!.......
.........I can identify with the 6 pack excuse......only mine is the Mai Tai excuse!!!!
Definitely fits better under Bill's Junk Doc!!!!
Got to agree with Howie there.........what the hell Doc????
Thanks Smooth.....I think?
As I get nearer to my expiration date, "go fast" takes on a whole new meaning!
HAPPY NEW YEAR Y'all!
Looking forward to seeing your new builds DC!
====Bill
This track was originally named InSlot Raceway and was built by Kirk Smith in Milwaukie Oregon. Kirk Smith partnered up with Hugh Ellsworth to form InSlot Racing which produced custom slot car racing products. The track was purchased by members of the PASER slot car club and moved to Bob McFarland's residence in Aurora Oregon. Revisions were made to the layout and the track was renamed Checkered Flag Raceway. The McFarland shop in Aurora is where it currently resides pending the upcoming move to Vancouver Washington.
I've started this topic for a place to post information and photos of the Hugh Ellsworth collection of cars and parts I became caretaker of a few years back. As I unpack items in the collection that were packed up for our move I will post photos here. Any information anyone has regarding Hugh is also welcomed in this forum. =======Bill
I've started this topic for a place to post information and photos of the Jerry and Norton Gaston collection of cars and parts I became caretaker of a few years back. As I unpack items in the collection that were packed up for our move I will post photos here. Any information anyone has regarding Jerry or Norton is also welcomed in this forum. =======Bill
So far Rico I'm leaning towards Saturday the 19th........
EXACTLY!
What time of day would be best for you Rico?
I'm trying to coordinate a date for the track move. I think a Saturday or Sunday will work best because most of the guys work during the week. If you are interested in helping move the track, please send me an email with which day would work best for you. So far I am considering January 5th (Saturday), January 19th (a Saturday), or January 27th (a Sunday). So far these dates are just tentative as I have not yet verified transport vehicles.
I'd really like to get the move done before we go on vacation the first part of February, but if it doesn't work out I will have to set a date sometime after February 20th.
Thanks!
=======Bill
Think you have the results wrong for last nights race
Oops.........you are correct sir, thank you!
Corrections made!
.........copy/paste operator malfunction................
Hey Mitch, thanks for the photo from last night's race I used for the website's Home Page!
NASTE 2019 Point Series Championship Race No.6 @ Rippin' Ridin' Raceway December 27, 2018
Race Results - Le Mans Class:
1 Monte 70.7 Laps - 10 points
2 Daniel 70.5 - 9 pts.
3 Rico 69.4 - 8 pts.
4 Al 68.5 - 7 pts.
5 Bill 67.3 - 6 pts.
6 Jeff 67.0 - 5 pts.
7 Zack 61.4 - 4 pts.
8 Mitch 57.9 - 3 pts.
9 Bryan Dickerson 56.0 - 2 pts.
10 Jake 49.8 - 1 pt.
Current Standings for the 2019 NASTE Point Series Championship After 6 Races:
1st Monte - 50 points
2nd Al - 47 pts.
3rd Rico - 39 pts.
4th Daniel - 31 pts.
5th - tie Mitch - 20 pts.
5th - tie Bill - 20 pts.
7th Jeff - 15 pts.
8th Stan - 11 pts.
9th - tie Greg - 10 pts.
9th - tie Chris - 10 pts.
11th - tie Gary - 9 pts.
11th - tie Fernando - 9 pts.
13th Zack - 6 pts.
14th - tie Jake - 2 pt.
14th - tie Farmer Bryan Dickerson - 2 pts.
16th Terry Redeau - 1pt.
Race results from the sixth race of the 2019 point series held at Al's Rippin' Ridin' Raceway:
GT3:
1 Daniel 67.6 Laps
2 Rico 67.4
3 Al 66.8
4 Jake 64.8
5 Zack 62.9
6 Monte 62.7
7 Mitch 61.9
8 Bill 59.9
9 Jeff 59.3
10 Bryan Dickerson 39.6
Le Mans Class - NASTE 2019 Point Series Championship Race No.6:
1 Monte 70.7 Laps
2 Daniel 70.5
3 Rico 69.4
4 Al 68.5
5 Bill 67.3
6 Jeff 67.0
7 Zack 61.4
8 Mitch 57.9
9 Bryan Dickerson 56.0
10 Jake 49.8
Open Class Results:
1 Bill 77.8 Laps
2 Al 75.7
3 Daniel 73.2
4 Rico 69.8
5 Bran Dickerson 66.5
6 Mitch 66.4
7 Zack 63.4
TOMORROW!
Thanks Doc, we've had many conversations about making various changes through the years. Usually the outcome results in improvements to our racing. Personally I've had more ideas shit canned than implemented!
Merry Christmas!
Personally Doc, I just don't see this as an equitable system for our slot racing. If I am really putting forth the effort to be competitive in the point series, and I show up at a race with say 15 participants, and I'm having a difficult night and after my first heat it is obvious to me I will not be in the top eight, what's my incentive to stick around? I'm done, I might as well pack it up, I don't even have a chance of salvaging a couple of points. I will be scored the same as last place. Or let's say I show up at a race and there are only 6 racers. Let's say half of them are new guys. All I have to do is beat two skilled racers and three newby's to get a full 10 points, versus a race with 15 participants where I might have to beat a dozen veteran racers. With this system I see where it is just as possible to get further behind and possibly even harder to try and catch up. These types of issues led me to the scoring system we currently use. Bottom line is; if you're really good you might be able to recover missing one race. But most likely, if you miss one or two races and your competition does not, you will never catch up. You just can't make up what you never got. No matter how you try to manipulate the point assessments it won't pencil out. A system of scoring a percentage of the total races towards the championship, is the only reasonable way to allow for racer's absences from a race or races. In an effort to lessen the point penalty for racers that don't show up to a race, you are creating a point penalty for a percentage of the racers that do show up.
This obviously needs more discussion and maybe a vote? Next race at Al's on the 27th?
If the objective is to limit point losses due to absences, I would suggest only counting a portion of the total races scheduled towards the championship. This year there are 19 races scheduled, as an example the official tally could consist of a racer's best 16 races (or whatever number of races the group decides upon). We have used this method before, throwing out one or two races. Changing the point values will not fix the absence issue. Lost points are lost points no matter what the value. You can't make up what you've lost.
It's up to the group, I'm fine with whatever is decided in regards to scoring.
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