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So Doc, should I amend the GT3 rules to allow the replacement of the stock spur gear with a Slot.it brand spur gear with the same number of teeth? How many teeth are on the stock spur gear?

That's 3 in favor of Chris' proposal to drop the race 6 results from the point series, and Thunderslots will not be eligible for any of the remaining point races.

We will go with the majority of the top 10 drivers in points as of race 5.

Still waiting to hear from Al, Mitch, Rico, Jeff, Fernando, and Greg.

I think I'm up.......

In regards to rule changes mid season of the point series. I am still against this. Changes to a track, such as Howie's power issue or Al's lane color changes, affect ALL the racers equally. I don't see that as something comparable to a rule change which adversely affects only certain racers who have spent the money on a particular car, or spent a great deal of time tuning their car.

In regards to the Slot.it GT40 cars being legal for Classic Sports Car Div.II. The Slot.it GT40 was one of the reasons I created Div.II in that class. the class is defined by classic sports cars, which the Ford GT40 IS! The Classic Sports Car Class was already going wild with some nicely built scratchbuilt cars that are competitive with the Slot.it GT40s. The Div.II segment was one way of separating the high tech cars from the Ninco type cars which the class intention was originally. One nice thing is the Slot.it GT40s give the less skilled builders and racers something to compete against those scratchbuilt cars.

So here's an idea for the remainder of the point series season. Make a change to the racing calendar which removes the GT Class and Can Am Class races from the point series for the remainder of the point series season. Change those races to non-point races and address rules changes for next season. Continue running those classes as non-point races and maybe someone will figure out how to make Slot.it or NSR cars run with the Thunderslots? At least this way there will be no more penalty for not owning a Thunderslot.

I understand Doc, but the conversation really should have taken place well before the point race. There is nothing I hate worse than last minute changes to rules just before a race starts. That is totally unfair and ridiculous for competitors that have prepared for the race. That's why we have a rule against last minute rule changes, and why it is important for racers to voice their objections or issues with any particular rule as soon as the issue presents itself. We also need to work quicker to decide on remedies or changes to rules to correct issues. We are pretty good about "talking" about issues and rule changes, but we definitely could improve our ability to make decisions in regard to initiating and implementing the changes.

Also for further clarification in regards to where we are currently standing with the legality of the NSR cars, this is listed under the  Class 2 - GT rules:
"Any enclosed cockpit (car must be of roofed - coupe or sedan design), and full fendered car is legal for this class. Motors are limited to those developing no more than 21,500 RPM (this is based on the Slot.It orange endbell motors being the upper limit of performance - refer to the NASTE Motor List for Oregon Rally Championship) Motor List

*NSR & Racer brand exclusions removed 7/3/17"
Class Sponsor - Bill Bostic

This is stated in the Class 7 - Can Am Rules:
"Cars to replicate an actual race car (body) in the classes listed below. May use body from 60's (eldon, revell, strombecker etc) to
present. Color of car and number used is optional.
  No "Vanquish" or "NSR" brand RTR slot cars allowed."

And this:"Chassis rules: Allowed; Plastic (RTR), resin, brass, chassis for resin scratch built and RTR modified/scratch built slot cars, Set screw     wheels, gears, axle blanks, motor pods etc.
     No "NSR" "chassis plates" allowed.
     Allowed; to add ballast to slot cars."

Class Sponsors - Gary Goose Gossett & Greg Greenman Petrolati

These are the only places in the rules where there are any NSR restrictions listed. Most of us get rusty on what the rules actually state because we don't read through them often enough. I propose before the start of each race we read through the rules aloud that apply to the class being raced to keep us all current on the actual regulations and restrictions for each class. It shouldn't take more than just a couple minutes to do and can be done while the race director is setting the grid for the next race. It will give us a chance to discuss any vagueness or possibility for a rule change or interpretation. I think this would also help the new racers get a better idea of what we are racing and what they can and need to do to their cars to make them competitive. I will print off copies of the rules for each class we have and give them to Al at the next race. This way we will have a written copy on site at Al's track for reference.

========Bill

Official Results - NASTE 2018 Point Series Championship Race No.6 @ Rippin' Ridin' Raceway

- No Championship Points Awarded for this Race

1 Chris  77.2 Laps - 6.439 fastest lap
2 Al  77.2  - 6.611 fastest lap
3 Mitch  75.7
4 Greg  75.0
5 Jeff F.  72.8
6 Daniel  72.1
7 Bill  68.0
8 Terry R.  60.4
9 Victoria  60.3
10 Rico  55.3
11 Monte  47.3
12 Gary  42.9

Standings After 6 Races

1st Daniel 35 Points
2nd Al 29 pts.
3rd Chris K. 27 pts.
4th Mitch 22 pts.
5th Jeff Fields 21 pts.
6th Rico 18 pts.
7th Gary 15 pts.
8th Greg 12 pts.
9th Stan 11 pts.
10th Monte 9 pts.
11th tie Fernando 6 pts.
11th tie Jake 6 pts.
13th Jeff Burns 4 pts.
14th Chris Hammett 3 pts.
15th Amy 2 pts.
16th tie Victoria 1 pt.
16th tie Terry Redeau 1 pt.
16th tie Nicki 1 pt.

Totals Corrected & Verified 2/4/'18 wb0s

Official Results - NASTE 2018 Point Series Championship Race No.5 @ Rippin' Ridin' Raceway

Classic Sports Car Div.I

1 Chris K.    69.9 Laps - 11 points
2 Daniel    64.8 - 10 pts.
3 Al    63.8 - 9 pts.
4 Stan    63.3 - 8 pts.
5 Mitch    63.0 - 7pts.
6 Gary    62.8 - 6 pts.
7 Rico    61.6 - 5 pts.
8 Monte    60.0 - 4 pts.
9 Jake   59.0- 3 pts.
10 Jeff F.    58.9 - 2 pts.
11 Nicki    48.8 - 1 pt.

Standings After 5 Races

1st Daniel 35 Points
2nd Al 29 pts.
3rd Chris K. 27 pts.
4th Mitch 22 pts.
5th tie Jeff Fields 21 pts.
6th Rico 18 pts.
7th Gary 15 pts.
8th Greg 12 pts.
9th Stan 11 pts.
10th Monte 9 pts.
11th tie Fernando 6 pts.
11th tie Jake 6 pts.
13th Jeff Burns 4 pts.
14th Chris Hammett 3 pts.
15th Amy 2 pts.
16th tie Victoria 1 pt.
16th tie Terry Redeau 1 pt.
16th tie Nicki 1 pt.

Totals Corrected 2/4/'18 wb0s

We NEED volunteers! Last year it was a last minute scramble to fill the spots for PDX Derby Volunteers, which as chris mentioned we need one for each team. We will also need volunteers in the pits and pushers as well. If you are interested in helping out please let me know!

If anyone is interested in volunteering for the Tow Back Crew, the position I volunteered for last year, I would be willing to consider volunteering the Team Scuderia Transport Vehicle (my Nissan Xterra) for use as a tow vehicle. The volunteer driver needs to be able to efficiently operate a vehicle with a manual transmission (I am not budgeting for a clutch replacement in this deal!).

So there it is, let's get our volunteer list finished early this year!.......PLEASE!!!

Somebody has to be the FIRST LOSER Doc.........I mean #2!..........you do realize that is the same designation as poop, right?

Al, thanks for the racing last night! It was great to see all my friends and to meet some new racers!

Official Results - NASTE 2018 Point Series Championship Race No.4 @ Rippin' Ridin' Raceway

LeMans Class

1st Jeff  70.5 Laps - 10 pts.
2nd Chris  70.4 - 9 pts.
3rd Daniel  68.5 - 8 pts.
4th Mitch  68.2 - 7 pts.
5th Al  68.0 - 6 pts.
6th Greg  66.4 - 5 pts.
7th Fernando  64.1 - 4 pts.
8th Jake  61.6 - 3 pts.
9th Chris Hammet  57.8 - 2 pts.
10th Terry Redeau  52.2 - 1 pt.

Standings After 4 Races

1st Daniel 25 Points
2nd tie Al 20 pts.
3rd Jeff Fields 19 pts.
4th Chris 16 pts.
5th Mitch 15 pts.
6th Rico 13 pts.
7th Greg 12 pts.
8th Gary 9 pts.
9th Fernando 6 pts.
10th Monte 5 pts.
11th Jeff Burns 4 pts.
12th tie Chris Hammett 3 pts.
12th tie Jake 3 pts.
12th tie Stan 3 pts.
15th Amy 2 pts.
16th tie Victoria 1 pts.
16th tie Terry Redeau 1 pt.

Totals Corrected 2/4/'18 wb0s

He is an ugly little goomer! At least Yoda is cute!

Doc, you are harsh!