I'm planning to start racing again. I found my controller (well one of them anyway) yesterday. It was in a box with my BRM cars. Now if I can just find cars for the classes being raced I'll be in good shape.
2,302 October 8, 2018 2:37 pm
Re: RAPID 500 Seasoner Opener (33 replies, posted in Rapid Raceway)
Evidently it can happen with factory arms too! Howie said he thought he had a tire rub.
2,303 October 8, 2018 10:10 am
Re: RAPID 500 Seasoner Opener (33 replies, posted in Rapid Raceway)
After just a few laps Howie's car laid down a very impressive smoke screen. The motor totally fried and Howie had to switch to a back up car. Hence the disqualification.
2,304 October 7, 2018 7:54 pm
Re: RAPID 500 Seasoner Opener (33 replies, posted in Rapid Raceway)
Here's some video I took at the race:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jBVN6QKChEU&t=0s
2,305 October 7, 2018 5:25 pm
Re: RAPID 500 Seasoner Opener (33 replies, posted in Rapid Raceway)
Howie in the pits
Ted in the pits
Marty and Mitch hooking up their controllers
2,306 October 7, 2018 5:22 pm
Re: RAPID 500 Seasoner Opener (33 replies, posted in Rapid Raceway)
Bob servicing his car between heats
Beau in full pre-race focus
A turn marshal's view through the catch fence of the number 2 car
2,307 October 7, 2018 5:20 pm
Re: RAPID 500 Seasoner Opener (33 replies, posted in Rapid Raceway)
In the pits
Gearloose and Marty
Stuart checking heat results
2,308 October 7, 2018 5:18 pm
Re: RAPID 500 Seasoner Opener (33 replies, posted in Rapid Raceway)
John Gill
Action during lane changes between heat races
Howie and Blake talking race strategy
2,309 October 7, 2018 5:15 pm
Re: RAPID 500 Seasoner Opener (33 replies, posted in Rapid Raceway)
Blake finished second
Bob and Stuart ready for the next heat to start
Two NASCAR entries on the track, both number 99s, and both built by Bob Nakamura
2,310 October 7, 2018 5:13 pm
Re: RAPID 500 Seasoner Opener (33 replies, posted in Rapid Raceway)
The eventual race winner, Marty
Bob hooking up his controller
Beau
2,311 October 7, 2018 4:53 pm
Re: RAPID 500 Seasoner Opener (33 replies, posted in Rapid Raceway)
Bob loaned Stuart his number 99 NASCAR to race. Most of us regretted Bob's decision!
Good shot of Howie, although this was much funnier while it was happening....
Stuart and Ted hooking up their controllers for their next heat race
2,312 October 7, 2018 4:50 pm
Re: RAPID 500 Seasoner Opener (33 replies, posted in Rapid Raceway)
Bob Nak and Stuart aka Stew Meat
Mitch, Howie, Blake, and Dennis
Ted's super fast number 12 NASCAR entry
2,313 October 7, 2018 4:47 pm
Re: RAPID 500 Seasoner Opener (33 replies, posted in Rapid Raceway)
Mitch Brooks with his Early Modified car
Down from the Seattle area for the 500, Dennis aka DC Dynamo's pit area
Blake and Dennis DC Dynamo
2,314 October 7, 2018 4:43 pm
Re: RAPID 500 Seasoner Opener (33 replies, posted in Rapid Raceway)
Bob Nakamura and his 1/24 NASCAR entry
Cars in the pit area
Beau Frazier - car builder extraordinaire!
2,315 October 7, 2018 4:39 pm
Topic: RAPID 500 Seasoner Opener (33 replies, posted in Rapid Raceway)
Howie hosted another awesome Rapid 500 race to start off the 2019 racing season! The 500 is a great test of racing equipment as well as driver skill and endurance. In addition to the competition and camaraderie some excellent pizza was shared. Thank you Howie!
The facility fondly referred to as Rapid Raceway
Marty, John Gill, Gearloose, and Ted at the control stations
Racer activity
2,316 October 7, 2018 4:25 pm
Re: Bill's Junk (240 replies, posted in Slot Talk)
I have finally reached the point in the "moving process" where I feel I can devote a little time to some of my hobbies. I can actually see some portions of the shop floor now, although I still have things to find a "home" for in the shop, as well as the need to "find" some specific tools and equipment which I use for those hobbies. But I have made progress. Just last week during one of the last nice days we had, I went out shooting with one of my new neighbors. The next day I readied one of my slot cars for the annual Rapid 500 race at my friend Howie's by painting up a new body. I couldn't find my supplies for painting slot car bodies so I improvised using some Rustoleum paint and masking tape I had on hand. It didn't turn out great but, it served the purpose. I had a great time at the race and look forward to getting back into the slot car racing scene. It has been a long 15 months!
2,317 October 5, 2018 2:57 pm
Re: 24 Hours of Tacoma? (3 replies, posted in Events)
I'm out. No longer interested in the 12 or 24 hour enduro races.
2,318 October 4, 2018 9:58 pm
Re: OSCAR Trans Am Race at Electron Raceway in October '18 (5 replies, posted in Electron Raceway)
Richard Vecchio <vecchio.richard@gmail.com>
Thu 10/4/2018, 10:54 PM
Late this evening I received a couple of phone calls regarding the OSCAR race which was to be held at Electron Raceway on Saturday, October sixth. The bottom line is that after several cancellations, at most, only 6 people might attend. Sorry folks, not enough for a race. I regret that the Trans-Am race will be cancelled. I have no plans to reschedule.
2,319 September 30, 2018 2:57 pm
Re: NASTE Odd Thursday Night Racing Rules & Current Thread (2,172 replies, posted in NASTE)
Race results Sept.27, 2018
GT3 Class
1 Daniel 69.6 laps
2 Jeff 67.4
3 Jake 65.4
4 Al 64.6
5 Monte 64.5
6 Gary 64.4
7 Victoria 54.6
Classic Sports Car 1
1 Daniel 63.2
2 Al 61.3
3 Gary 60.5
4 Victoria 54.1
5 Monte 53.1
2,320 September 26, 2018 6:33 am
Re: 2018-2019 Championship Season (42 replies, posted in NASTE)
You'll need to show that "release" at the next race Mitch!...........
Seriously though, really glad you're doing so well on your recovery!
2,321 September 21, 2018 9:53 am
Topic: Large Carrera 4 Lane Slot Car Track & Cars For Sale! (0 replies, posted in For Sale or Trade)
Dennis Hart needs to find a new home for the Hawksbill Station in part or whole. 40 foot double banked 4 lane Carrera Track. Power supply. Those lovely station terminals. 2 Monitors. Good computer - ready and programmed. One analog controller. About 12 or more working cars. Nifty little box to carry six cars. Tool box full of slot car parts. Movable wiring for the entire system. Many 1/32 scale spectators. Grandstand. Etc.
He's looking for someone to come and get it all. He will help disassemble to move. $300 for EVERYTHING. Well over $300 invested in this set up!
This is a great opportunity for someone to pick up a complete track along with quite a few cars. The Carrera track could also be converted to digital.
Photos of the track here:
http://naste.org/forum/viewtopic.php?id=497
2,322 September 14, 2018 3:05 pm
Re: NASTE Odd Thursday Night Racing Rules & Current Thread (2,172 replies, posted in NASTE)
Results from Odd Thursday Racing at Rippin' Ridin' Raceway on September 13th Race:
Open Class:
1 Al 80.2 Laps
2 Chris 79.2
3 Daniel 76.5
4 Greg 75.9
5 Rico 74.3
6 Stan 71.1
7 Terry Redeau 66.3
8 Tyler Brown 66.1
Trans Am:
1 Daniel 69.1 Laps
2 Rico 67.1
3 Greg 65.6
4 Chris 65.0
5 Al 64.0
6 Stan 63.7
7 Terry Redeau 59.3
8 Tyler Brown 54.2
GT Class:
1 Chris 77.5 Laps
2 Al 75.7
3 Daniel 75.2
4 Rico 72.4
5 Greg 69.2
6 Stan 63.3
7 Terry Redeau 59.3
8 Tyler Brown 56.6
BRM Class:
1 Daniel 71.2 Laps
2 Chris 70.5
3 Stan 69.4
4 Al 67.9
5 Tyler Brown 54.7
2,323 September 13, 2018 4:09 pm
Re: Projects: Done/Not So Done (259 replies, posted in Rapid Raceway)
Richard Petty is back!!
2,324 September 12, 2018 7:04 pm
Re: Who will be supporting the Scuderia at the derby this year? (26 replies, posted in NASTE)
I don't think I would have walked away Doc!