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!
2,101 March 10, 2019 7:47 am
Re: Early Modified race results. (51 replies, posted in Rapid Raceway)
2,102 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.
2,103 March 10, 2019 7:36 am
Re: This is the NASCAR page. (35 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.
2,104 March 10, 2019 7:35 am
Re: This is the NASCAR page. (35 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.
2,105 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!
2,106 March 8, 2019 5:02 pm
Re: Flattening chassis (2 replies, posted in Modifications)
Thanks Zack!
2,107 March 8, 2019 8:55 am
Re: NASTE Odd Thursday Night Racing Rules & Current Thread (2,203 replies, posted in NASTE)
Welcome to new guy Mark.
Good to see Fernando back!
Race host Al with Mark.
2,108 March 8, 2019 8:53 am
Re: NASTE Odd Thursday Night Racing Rules & Current Thread (2,203 replies, posted in NASTE)
Jeff "Bernie" Burns
Zack Morgan, new resident fast guy!
Starting grid for the Trans Am race.
2,109 March 8, 2019 8:51 am
Re: NASTE Odd Thursday Night Racing Rules & Current Thread (2,203 replies, posted in NASTE)
Rico, Fernando, and Mark (L-R) getting in some practice before the race.
2,110 March 8, 2019 8:49 am
Re: NASTE Odd Thursday Night Racing Rules & Current Thread (2,203 replies, posted in NASTE)
Greg "Greenman" Petrolati and his beautifully built pair of Cunninghams:
2,111 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.
2,112 March 8, 2019 7:54 am
Re: NASTE Odd Thursday Night Racing Rules & Current Thread (2,203 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
2,113 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
2,114 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:
2,115 March 6, 2019 11:18 am
Re: Practice Session at Springwater Raceway (4 replies, posted in Springwater Raceway)
Here's some video taken during the test session:
2,116 March 6, 2019 11:16 am
Re: Practice Session at Springwater Raceway (4 replies, posted in Springwater Raceway)
More photos from the test session at Springwater Raceway:
This is a track built for serious speed!
2,117 March 6, 2019 11:13 am
Topic: Practice Session at Springwater Raceway (4 replies, posted in Springwater Raceway)
On Tuesday March 5th a group of racers got together at Bob Nakamura's Springwater Raceway for some track testing. Bob ran an unofficial practice race to test out the track's computer and race program. Two minute heats were run through all eight lanes with seven racers participating. The race program properly controlled the race and the track was a lot of fun to run on. This track is BIG! Racer's cars generate a lot of speed, and because of some fast corners, those speeds are maintained throughout most of the laps run. For me it will take quite a bit of practice and run time to become accustomed to this new track, but it will be extremely fun getting up to speed!
2,118 March 5, 2019 10:09 pm
Re: My Friend Gary "Goose" Gossett (17 replies, posted in NASTE)
Friend, competitor, mentor, I miss you Buddy!
2,120 March 5, 2019 8:36 pm
Topic: Springwater Raceway Up and Runnin'! (0 replies, posted in Springwater Raceway)
Today we had a great day at Springwater Raceway. I have way more to say about today and some photos, but please give me a little time to get it posted.
2,121 March 5, 2019 5:00 pm
Re: Inslot's Checkered Flag Raceway - Set Up After the Move (83 replies, posted in InSlot's Checkered Flag Raceway)
Here's a couple photos of the cool striping tool I used.
2,122 March 5, 2019 7:08 am
Re: First Sunday : March - 2019 (10 replies, posted in Penguin Point Raceway)
I will have to check it out. I plan to make changes to Inslot's Checkered Flag so I have an option of running a more modern program. I want to find a program that has the capability to control each lane individually, since there are relays for each lane already installed on the track.
2,123 March 4, 2019 9:19 pm
Re: Inslot's Checkered Flag Raceway - Set Up After the Move (83 replies, posted in InSlot's Checkered Flag Raceway)
After I completed working on the braid I went up to the local Hobby Town to get the paint to touch up the lane color stripes. I had the old bottles of paint so I could match up the colors with what is already on the track. While searching through the Testor's Model Master paint display I was only able to match up the Guard's Red color. This was not going well. They were out of the white, and there was not a match for the blue. I was totally without luck on the yellow as it was a Boyd's color. The lady behind the counter was very helpful. She checked and matched the yellow color with one of the Testor's colors, but the blue I had was no longer made. She said Rustoleum had bought out Testor's and dropped some colors. She matched it up with another blue and although it did not match exactly, it was close enough for me. She also ordered a bottle of white from another store and said she would have it there later in the afternoon. Pretty dang good service I'd say!
So back to the shop I went with paint in hand. Along with the track I got the cool little striping tool that either Kirk or Bob had modified for track lane striping. They had built a base that the striping tool attaches to, and on the base is a guide flag. It works pretty slick. Had I practiced some before I actually laid the stripes down, I'm sure I could have done a better job. But I only had some short sections to do, so I just got 'er done. Not perfect, but it's functional, and done!....Except for the white lane.....
2,124 March 4, 2019 9:08 pm
Re: Inslot's Checkered Flag Raceway - Set Up After the Move (83 replies, posted in InSlot's Checkered Flag Raceway)
After the braid was installed in the underpass area, I cemented the remainder of the red lane's braid, working each end away from the middle. It actually went much better and easier than I thought it would.
Here's the track with all the braid now re-installed or replaced.
2,125 March 4, 2019 9:04 pm
Re: Inslot's Checkered Flag Raceway - Set Up After the Move (83 replies, posted in InSlot's Checkered Flag Raceway)
I started working on the track early this morning. I came up with a method for laying down the braid through the underpass. After I cut the section of braid to be replaced to the proper length, I suspended the middle portion over the track surface between a small anvil and a board. 
I used blue painters tape to mark out a portion of the braid recess in the underpass to apply glue to. I also marked that section out with blue tape on the new braid, so the corresponding portion of the new braid could also have glue applied. For those unaware the proper procedure for applying contact cement is to apply the cement on both surfaces, let them dry, and then bond the two surfaces together. After the braid was secured with blue tape to the anvil and then board, I slid the anvil, braid, and board out from the underpass. With the braid in the open I could easily apply the contact cement to the top surface of the braid. 
While the braid was still outside the underpass I also applied contact cement to the braid recess in the underpass area. Once both surfaces had cement applied I slid the anvil, braid, and board back into the underpass, being careful not to let the braid contact the track surface or braid recess.
This is the cut down brush I used to apply the contact cement in the limited access of the underpass area.
