A photo of the start grid from a turn marshal's perspective.
L to R - Ted, Bob, and Blake hooking up their controllers before the start of the heat race.
Colin takes a position as a turn marshal.
2,351 October 22, 2018 9:11 am
Re: This is the Sportsman page. (146 replies, posted in Rapid Raceway)
2,352 October 22, 2018 9:07 am
Re: This is the Sportsman page. (146 replies, posted in Rapid Raceway)
Once practice was over it was all about final race prep!
Ted
Gearloose
Colin engaged in pre-race discussion.
2,353 October 22, 2018 9:04 am
Re: This is the Sportsman page. (146 replies, posted in Rapid Raceway)
I caught some of the racers getting in a little practice before the race.
L to R - Blake, Marty, and Bob N.
L to R - Terry and Blake
2,354 October 22, 2018 9:01 am
Re: This is the Sportsman page. (146 replies, posted in Rapid Raceway)
Strolling through the pits before the race I was able to snap a few spy photos.
Gearloose's NASCAR build hiding in his pit box.
Colin's '57 Ford Sportsman entry.
Beau's '56 Ford Sportsman entry.
2,355 October 22, 2018 8:55 am
Re: This is the Sportsman page. (146 replies, posted in Rapid Raceway)
The grid for the Sportsman race included 10 entries. Ted's '55 Chevy, Blake's '49 Merc, Howie's '56 Ford, and Bob N's '49 Ford made up starting grid for the first heat race.
2,356 October 20, 2018 8:31 am
Re: NASTE Odd Thursday Night Racing Rules & Current Thread (2,186 replies, posted in NASTE)
UGHHHHHH.........I don't do leaves anymore!
2,357 October 20, 2018 7:59 am
Re: NASTE Odd Thursday Night Racing Rules & Current Thread (2,186 replies, posted in NASTE)
I'm headin' over around 3:00pm Mitch.
Econo Cars!
Hope to see you there!
2,359 October 8, 2018 2:39 pm
Re: Bill's Junk (240 replies, posted in Slot Talk)
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.
2,360 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.
2,361 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.
2,362 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
2,363 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
2,364 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
2,365 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
2,366 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
2,367 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
2,368 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
2,369 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
2,370 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
2,371 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
2,372 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!
2,373 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
2,374 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!
2,375 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.