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!
2,126 December 11, 2018 9:44 pm
Re: Checkered Flag Raceway to Move to Vancouver (63 replies, posted in InSlot's Checkered Flag Raceway)
2,127 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!
2,128 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.
2,129 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!
2,130 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!
2,131 December 9, 2018 3:42 pm
Re: Bill's Junk (240 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).
2,132 December 9, 2018 3:24 pm
Re: Bill's Junk (240 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.
2,133 December 9, 2018 3:01 pm
Re: Bill's Junk (240 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.
2,134 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!
2,135 December 2, 2018 12:14 pm
Re: This is the Sportsman page. (139 replies, posted in Rapid Raceway)
2,136 December 2, 2018 10:29 am
Re: NASTRUCK. (41 replies, posted in Rapid Raceway)
Good truck race, it was close!
2,137 December 2, 2018 9:26 am
Re: This is the Sportsman page. (139 replies, posted in Rapid Raceway)
Great racing last night!
Thanks Howie!
2,138 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.
2,139 December 1, 2018 11:44 am
Re: NASTE Odd Thursday Night Racing Rules & Current Thread (2,166 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
2,140 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.
2,141 November 20, 2018 1:21 pm
Re: NASTE Odd Thursday Night Racing Rules & Current Thread (2,166 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
2,142 November 18, 2018 10:04 am
Re: This is the Sportsman page. (139 replies, posted in Rapid Raceway)
Video of a Sportsman heat race, courtesy of Howie.
2,143 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!
2,144 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.
2,145 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!
2,146 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.
2,148 November 4, 2018 9:17 am
Re: This is the Sportsman page. (139 replies, posted in Rapid Raceway)
Video from the November 3rd race
2,149 November 4, 2018 7:50 am
Re: This is the Porsche 962 page. (12 replies, posted in Rapid Raceway)
I LIKE IT!
2,150 November 4, 2018 7:48 am
Re: NASTRUCK. (41 replies, posted in Rapid Raceway)
Beau's NASTRUCK
Gearloose's NASTRUCK
Bob's NASTRUCK on the start line between heat races.