Pictured left to right: Stan, Monte, Jeff, Zack.
Zack's ready to go, Monte's hookin' up.
The Slot.it McLarens are a popular choice for the Can Am Class.
2,151 December 14, 2018 10:47 am
Re: NASTE Odd Thursday Night Racing Rules & Current Thread (2,170 replies, posted in NASTE)
2,152 December 14, 2018 10:44 am
Re: NASTE Odd Thursday Night Racing Rules & Current Thread (2,170 replies, posted in NASTE)
Can Am starting grid for a heat race.
Pictured left to right: Jake, Mitch, Chris.
Just an indicator of how fast Monte was, even the camera couldn't catch him!
2,153 December 14, 2018 10:08 am
Re: NASTE Odd Thursday Night Racing Rules & Current Thread (2,170 replies, posted in NASTE)
So after five point races we have a tie for the lead!
2,154 December 14, 2018 10:07 am
Re: NASTE 2019 Point Series Championship - Results & Standings (51 replies, posted in NASTE)
NASTE 2019 Point Series Championship Race No.5 @ Rippin' Ridin' Raceway December 13, 2018
Race Results - Can Am Class:
1 Chris 78.9 Laps - 10 points
2 Monte 77.0 - 9 pts.
3 Al 72.7 - Fastest lap to break tie - 8 pts.
4 Mitch 72.7 - 7 pts.
5 Rico 70.1 - 6 pts.
6 Bill 68.6 - 5 pts.
7 Stan 65.3 - 4 pts.
8 Jeff 61.3 - 3 pts.
9 Zack 59.7 - 2 pts.
10 Jake 58.8 - 1 pt.
Current Standings for the 2019 NASTE Point Series Championship After 5 Races:
1st - tie Al - 40 points
1st - tie Monte - 40 pts.
3rd Rico - 31 pts.
4th Daniel - 22 pts.
5th Mitch - 17 pts.
6th Bill - 14 pts.
7th Stan - 11 pts.
8th - tie Greg - 10 pts.
8th - tie Jeff - 10 pts.
8th - tie Chris - 10 pts.
11th - tie Gary - 9 pts.
11th - tie Fernando - 9 pts.
13th Zack - 2 pts.
14th - tie Terry Redeau - 1pt.
14th - tie Jake - 1 pt.
2,155 December 14, 2018 9:52 am
Re: NASTE Odd Thursday Night Racing Rules & Current Thread (2,170 replies, posted in NASTE)
As usual, racing at Al's last night included fast close racing and some great snacks! We welcomed a new racer Zack to the field. Zack brings his RC car racing experience along and it served him well! There were many comments about how the the track was hooked up last night and it was reflected in the lap times and total laps for each heat race.
The first class on the grid was Trans Am. This is always one of the most closely fought classes every time it is raced. Last night was no different. Jeff won but by only one lap over Rico. Al was third just three tenths of a lap back, with Mitch just a mere six tenths behind Al.
Trans Am Results:
1 Jeff 67.1 Laps
2 Rico 66.1
3 Al 65.8
4 Mitch 65.2
5 Bill 64.0
6 Chris 63.1
7 Stan 60.2
8 Monte 59.2
9 Zack 58.7
10 Jake 55.5
Can Am was the class for the Point Series Race of the evening. Racers have been working to up there game and there were some awesome cars on the track, driven by awesome drivers! It was a tough race for some of us trying to keep pace! The top dog's finishes were knocking on the 80 lap door! The top five all broke the 70 lap mark, but Chris and Monte were clearly the guys to beat and led the way through the entire race!
Can Am Class - NASTE 2019 Point Series Championship Race No.5 @ Rippin' Ridin' Raceway:
1 Chris 78.9 Laps
2 Monte 77.0
3 Al 72.7 - Fastest lap to break tie
4 Mitch 72.7
5 Rico 70.1
6 Bill 68.6
7 Stan 65.3
8 Jeff 61.3
9 Zack 59.7
10 Jake 58.8
After the crowd cleared out a bit the Open Class cars were gridded up for a little grudge racing. This round Al was top dog, but just barely edged out Chris by one tenth of a lap! Both of the top cars were Slot.its!
Open Class Results:
1 Al 76.8 Laps
2 Chris 76.7
3 Bill 75.4
4 Mitch 75.2
5 Stan 72.2
6 Zack 68.1
7 Rico 44.4
Thanks Al for another night of awesome racing and food! Your smoked salmon is till the best in the west! Obviously that's why we call you MEAT!
2,156 December 13, 2018 10:53 pm
Re: Checkered Flag Raceway to Move to Vancouver (63 replies, posted in InSlot's Checkered Flag Raceway)
Thanks Howie for all your help and support in this endeavor!
2,157 December 13, 2018 10:52 pm
Re: Checkered Flag Raceway to Move to Vancouver (63 replies, posted in InSlot's Checkered Flag Raceway)
Thanks Doc, moral support and supervision is key to the success of any project...........
2,158 December 13, 2018 10:49 pm
Re: NASTE Odd Thursday Night Racing Rules & Current Thread (2,170 replies, posted in NASTE)
We missed ya tonight Doc!
2,159 December 13, 2018 3:03 pm
Re: Checkered Flag Raceway to Move to Vancouver (63 replies, posted in InSlot's Checkered Flag Raceway)
Thanks Al!
2,160 December 13, 2018 7:37 am
Re: Checkered Flag Raceway to Move to Vancouver (63 replies, posted in InSlot's Checkered Flag Raceway)
I have plenty of time to plan a date for the actual move. I will be trying to get the track disassembled and ready to load in the next couple of weeks. I am thinking of waiting until the holidays are over to do the move. Probably just after the first of the year, weather permitting. I'll throw out some dates soon and see who can be available to help. I think I will need at least 8 guys to load the pieces, 10 would be better as each piece is BIG!
2,161 December 12, 2018 5:35 pm
Re: Checkered Flag Raceway to Move to Vancouver (63 replies, posted in InSlot's Checkered Flag Raceway)
These pictures are representative of the pieces the track will break down to for moving. This first example would be the larger of the two sections, which includes the bank. This piece measures 12' x 8'. The 180 degree turn at the end of the downhill from the bank detaches as a separate small piece. The spool of braid is sitting on this curve in the photo.
This second piece will be this section, including both straights and the hairpin curve at the end. This piece is approximately 16' x 6'. We have verified this section will fit into Howie's covered car trailer.
I believe the 12' x 8' section will be the heaviest. I tested the weight of the 16' x 6' section and it did not seem extremely heavy. I am hoping to get a bunch of guys on hand to help with loading and unloading. The more bodies the easier and simpler it will be!
2,162 December 12, 2018 5:29 pm
Re: Checkered Flag Raceway to Move to Vancouver (63 replies, posted in InSlot's Checkered Flag Raceway)
Made a recon trip to Aurora today to formulate a plan to move the track. The track is solidly constructed with the MDF track surface mounted on a 2" x 4" framework, 4" x 4" legs, and a plywood subsurface. The track will come apart in two large pieces and one small piece. The plan is to move the track with the legs attached, using Howie's enclosed car trailer and possibly a U-Haul type truck. The wiring is all clearly color coded with nice connectors at attachment points. It should be possible to move the track without the need to cut any of the wiring. The plan for the next visit is to start the actual disassembly. Today I was lacking some tools needed to start disassembling the track.
2,163 December 11, 2018 9:44 pm
Re: Checkered Flag Raceway to Move to Vancouver (63 replies, posted in InSlot's Checkered Flag Raceway)
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!
2,164 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!
2,165 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.
2,166 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!
2,167 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!
2,168 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).
2,169 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.
2,170 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.
2,171 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!
2,172 December 2, 2018 12:14 pm
Re: This is the Sportsman page. (139 replies, posted in Rapid Raceway)
2,173 December 2, 2018 10:29 am
Re: NASTRUCK. (42 replies, posted in Rapid Raceway)
Good truck race, it was close!
2,174 December 2, 2018 9:26 am
Re: This is the Sportsman page. (139 replies, posted in Rapid Raceway)
Great racing last night!
Thanks Howie!
2,175 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.