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!

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!

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.

Thanks Doc, I'll keep you posted!

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!

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(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).

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(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.

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(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.

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(4 replies, posted in NASTE)

I'm really gonna miss my buddy Jimmy. No matter what he was always Jimmy!

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(139 replies, posted in Rapid Raceway)

Videos from last night's Sportsman race:

https://youtu.be/tflBIMfHoqA

https://youtu.be/JqqHKTqBzWw

https://youtu.be/W4ksXcxVLZI

https://youtu.be/4_ayZCsp8H0

https://youtu.be/iv2fvTetzyM

https://youtu.be/oA2_FTLzd8o

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(41 replies, posted in Rapid Raceway)

Good truck race, it was close!

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(139 replies, posted in Rapid Raceway)

Great racing last night!

Thanks Howie!

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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.

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

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.

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

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(139 replies, posted in Rapid Raceway)

Video of a Sportsman heat race, courtesy of Howie.

https://youtu.be/cMMEH9Y34-8

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!

and...............sometimes you're you're just Doc.

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(8 replies, posted in NASTE)

Hey Doc, I just realized Tuesday slot car evenings are out for me. Sorry!

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(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.

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(41 replies, posted in Rapid Raceway)

Videos from the November 3rd race.

https://youtu.be/DPyGK-QrlPE

https://youtu.be/Kpbf0_ivAvs

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(139 replies, posted in Rapid Raceway)

Video from the November 3rd race

https://youtu.be/9p7Li3uby0A

https://youtu.be/0CMkAt2D7UY

https://youtu.be/GmOLR1p8UaE

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(12 replies, posted in Rapid Raceway)

I LIKE IT!

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(41 replies, posted in Rapid Raceway)

Beau's NASTRUCK
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Gearloose's NASTRUCK
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Bob's NASTRUCK on the start line between heat races.
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