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December 10, 2018 3:17 pm

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.

December 10, 2018 1:20 pm

Thanks Doc, I'll keep you posted!

December 10, 2018 12:31 pm

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!

December 9, 2018 3:42 pm

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).

December 9, 2018 3:24 pm

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.

December 9, 2018 3:01 pm

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.

December 6, 2018 4:27 pm

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

December 2, 2018 12:14 pm

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

December 2, 2018 10:29 am

Good truck race, it was close!

December 2, 2018 9:26 am

Great racing last night!

Thanks Howie!

December 1, 2018 11:59 am

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.

December 1, 2018 11:44 am

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

November 20, 2018 1:34 pm

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.

November 20, 2018 1:21 pm

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

November 18, 2018 10:04 am

Video of a Sportsman heat race, courtesy of Howie.

https://youtu.be/cMMEH9Y34-8

November 16, 2018 11:20 am

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!

November 16, 2018 10:08 am

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

November 6, 2018 12:16 pm

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

November 6, 2018 11:45 am

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.