2,401 Reply by wb0s

(259 replies, posted in Rapid Raceway)

That thing really looks good Howie!

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2,402 Reply by wb0s

(5 replies, posted in Electron Raceway)

The BRM Trans Am cars would not be competitive in the OSCAR Trans Am class. Here are the rules I found online for the OSCAR Early Trans Am Class. The BRM cars would be lacking in speed due to the less powerful motor and in handling characteristics due to basic chassis design. It would be like trying to complete against the Thunderslot cars with a stock Ninco Classic Porsche 356 Coupe!

Early Trans Am

Scale 1/24th , 1/25th

Years: 1964 to 1974

Motors: Parma 501 and 502,  Proslot PS2003 and PS2002, Hawk 7

Drivers: Vacuformed or Resin cast

Bodies: Body height from bottom of chassis to top of car must be at least 1.695 “

Bodies may not be flared to add extra width unless flairs were part of the kit.Driver is responsible to authenticate  Trans Am participatin for any kit to tech officer. All OSCAR general rules apply.

Chassis:

All chassis must have beveled pans to protect track surface from gouging.

A. Must be a 90 degree inline configuration
B. Chassis may be constructed using any material.
C. Cars will have a minimum of .055” ground clearance.
D. Chassis cannot be visible or protrude past the body perimeter when viewed from above or through the drivers compartment.
    Visible chassis parts must be painted black or darkened as not to show.
E. Either oilites or ball bearings are legal  for axles unless stated otherwise.

Tires

A. All four tires must touch and roll on the track.
B. All tires will have black sidewalls
C. No tire will have less than ¾” diameter.
D. When viewed from above, tires maky not extend beyond the widest part of the wheel opening , when the chassis is at its
     center of lateral movement.
E. Front wheels must not be partially hidden by the front or rear edges of the stock  front  wheel well. (This  does not include the
    top of the well.)

Bodies:

A. Guide flags must not extend  past the foremost part of the body when viewed from above.
B. All cars will have a painted, detailed driver to scale. Interior cockpit tray must conceal the whole chassis.
C. All cars will be painted. (clear coat does not count) and numbered in at least three places. Numbers will be at least ½” tall.
D. All bodies will begin races intact and complete, with no missing parts Bodies will have front and rear windows.
E. Replacement windows other than stock are not allowed.
F. Bodies may not be stretched or modified  to fit the chassis.
G. Bodies may not have material moved unless specified in the Modification section of the class.

Sealed Motors

A. Super 16D  Parma #502, ProSlot # PS2003, PS2002, Parma 16D #501, Hawk 7 are allowed in those classes that require a
    factory seal.
B. Motor brushes and springs may be  adjusted or replaced.
C. No shunts allowed

The complete list of OSCAR Rules can be seen here: http://oscrsite.com/rules.htm

OSCAR Website: http://oscrsite.com/

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2,403 Topic by wb0s

(5 replies, posted in Electron Raceway)

Electron Raceway will host the inaugural event of OSCAR’s 2018/2019 season with a Trans-Am extravaganza. Race date is October 6, 2018. I cordially invite each and every one of you to attend. 

Here is a link to the Electron Raceway’s events page where all information about the upcoming OSCAR race can be found http://slotblog.net/forum/427-electron- … ng-events/ The events page currently includes the following.

·       Race flyer

·       Race reports (including many images) for OSCAR Trans-Am events held at Electron Raceway way back in 2007 and 2008 in an article entitled “Trans-Am Rebirth at Electron Raceway”.

·       Race Roster for the upcoming OSCAR Trans-Am Event

The events page will be updated as race date approaches so check back from time to time. I will also try to keep you informed via email as to updates.

If you have an interest in attending the event, please let me know by replying to this email. Also, if interested, send an image of your ride if you wish. I will post your name along with an image of your ride, if applicable in the Race Roster thread. Obviously, plans can change so don’t feel that a response is an ironclad commitment but simply an expression of interest.

In addition, for those who might not have been to Electron Raceway below is a link to the track specifications and pictorial tour http://slotblog.net/topic/60146-electro … rial-tour/

For those interested in the history of the 1 to 1 Trans-Am series below are links to two articles:

“Trans-Am Terrors” by Sam Posey http://slotblog.net/topic/84409-trans-a … sam-posey/

“Trans-Am - The Early Years” by J. Huffman http://slotblog.net/topic/84412-trans-a … j-huffman/

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2,404 Reply by wb0s

(127 replies, posted in NASTE)

Official Results - NASTE 2018 Point Series Championship Race No.14 @ Rippin' Ridin' Raceway

Can Am

1 Chris    77.0 Laps - 14 points
2 Al    75.7 - 13 pts.
3 Mitch    70.6 - 12 pts.
4 Rico    70.0 - 11 pts.
5 Jeff Fields   68.9 - 10 pts.
6 Greg    68.0 - 9 pts.
7 Fernando   64.0 - 8 pts. - Fastest Lap 7.189
8 Jeff Burns    64.0- 7 pts.
9 David   63.9 - 6 pts.
10 Amy  61.2 - 5 pts.
11 Chris Hammet  58.1 - 4 pts.
12 Jake  57.7 - 3 pts.
13 Monte  53.1 - 2 pts.
14 Gary  28.1 - 1 pt.

Standings After 14 Races

1st Al 100 pts.
2nd Daniel 92 Points
3rd Mitch 75 pts.
4th Chris K. 63 pts.
5th Rico 62 pts.
6th Jeff Fields 50 pts.
7th Gary 40 pts.
8th Greg 38 pts.
9th- tie Stan 32 pts.
9th - tie Fernando 32 pts.
11th Monte 24 pts.
12th Jeff Burns 17 pts.
13th Chris Hammett 14 pts.
14th Jake 12 pts.
15th Terry Redeau 11 pts.
16th Amy 7 pts.
17th David 6 pts.
18th Victoria 4 pt.
19th Bill 3 pts.
20th - tie Nicki 1 pt.
20th - tie Vinny 1 pt.
20th - tie Jimmy  1 pt.

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2,405 Reply by wb0s

(2,173 replies, posted in NASTE)

Looks like there was some very close racing at the May 17th Odd Thursday Night Race!

Results from May 17th race:

Classic Sports Car Div. II
1 Chris   74.9 Laps
2 Rico    73.2
3 Jeff    69.4
4 Al    69.2
5 Mitch   69.1
6 Gary    65.4
7 David   62.7
8 Jake   61.5
9 Greg   60.9
10 Fernando  60.2 - Fastest Lap 7.919
11 Amy   60.2
12 Monte  59.7
13 Chris Hammet  55.7

Can Am - Official NASTE 2018 Point Series Championship Race No.14
1 Chris    77.0 Laps - 14 points
2 Al    75.7 - 13 pts.
3 Mitch    70.6 - 12 pts.
4 Rico    70.0 - 11 pts.
5 Jeff Fields   68.9 - 10 pts.
6 Greg    68.0 - 9 pts.
7 Jeff Burns    64.0- 8 pts.
8 Fernando   64.0 - 7 pts. 
9 David   63.9 - 6 pts.
10 Amy  61.2 - 5 pts.
11 Chris Hammet  58.1 - 4 pts.
12 Jake  57.7 - 3 pts.
13 Monte  53.1 - 2 pts.
14 Gary  28.1 - 1 pt.

BRM Trans Am Class
1 Al   72.3 Laps
2 Gary  71.7 - Fastest Lap 7.023
3 Chris  71.7
4 Jeff Burns  64.1

Open Class
1 Al  79.4 Laps
2 Chris  78.9
3 Gary  73.3
4 Jeff Burns  67.8

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2,406 Reply by wb0s

(4 replies, posted in Race Rules)

I took a stab at clarifying Rule 6.

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2,407 Reply by wb0s

(4 replies, posted in Race Rules)

Hadn't read this one in quite some time. It didn't even look familiar. As written and when written  the intent was to eliminate starting a race with one car and for whatever reason (damage or performance gain) replacing the car during a race. Racers must race the same car through his or her's entire set of heats that make up any one race. The car could be repaired if damaged but not replaced with another car. As far as a racer racing "multiple entries" they may do so but each car would be separate, individual "entries" and each car must be raced in ALL the heats that make up the "race". To do so a racer would have to be entered into the race line up more than once (i.e. 2 car entries the racer would be listed in the running order twice, with each entry noting the particular car number).

To date I can not recall anyone wishing to race more than one entry. One example that comes to mind would be if a racer was working on building and setting up two different cars for a particular class. The racer could enter both cars and get an accurate comparison of their performance.

So the short answer for Monte's "friend" is NO. Although I will say I have never been very firm on rule enforcement except in the case of a win, or when it came to Point races.

In response to Mitch's comment: "It appears to be written this way, but I believe in discussion the switching of cars between heats actually resulted in DNF but you were allowed to continue to participate with another car. "

Yes. If you switch cars in the middle of a race (during any of the heats making up any one race) you will not be credited with a "win". The switching of cars results in a "N/C" (Non-Compliant to Rules) as I would commonly list them. In the case of non-point series races, in any finishing position other than First Place, I would many times just ignore the infraction. My bad....

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2,408 Reply by wb0s

(2,173 replies, posted in NASTE)

Have a fun trip Doc!

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2,409 Reply by wb0s

(70 replies, posted in Rapid Raceway)

This is the car Howie built for me. After the first round of 4 minute heats (32 minutes of racing) I was in 6th place. This car was so good in the second round I came back to finish first in that round and 3rd overall!

Thanks again Howie for the awesome car!

http://www.naste.org/members/bill/myRRindycar2.jpg

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2,410 Reply by wb0s

(70 replies, posted in Rapid Raceway)

Howie, Thanks for an awesome day of racing! These cars are a blast to race. The cars are really equal in performance so the racing was incredibly close. There were MANY side by side battles with very few crashes all race long! Great job in organizing and implementing this class. Oh and a big THANKS for building my car for me!

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2,411 Reply by wb0s

(45 replies, posted in NASTE)

SPY Shots from the Scuderia Kouba shop!

The construction of the MKV is nearing completion. The 4 wheel entry challenge has been accepted!

http://www.naste.org/members/bill/SKMKVa.jpg

http://www.naste.org/members/bill/SKMKVb.jpg

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2,412 Reply by wb0s

(127 replies, posted in NASTE)

Official Results - NASTE 2018 Point Series Championship Race No.13 @ Rippin' Ridin' Raceway

Classic Sports Car Div.I Class

1 Daniel    65.3 Laps - 9 points
2 Mitch  65.0 - 8 pts.
3 Jeff    64.9 - 7 pts.
4 Greg    64.3 - 6 pts.
5 Monte  64.1 - 5 pts.
6 Al    62.9 - 4 pts.
7 Victoria    56.4 - 3 pts.
8 Stan    55.0 - 2 pts. 
9 Jimmy   53.8 - 1 pt.

Standings After 13 Races

1st Daniel 92 Points
2nd Al 87 pts.
3rd Mitch 63 pts.
4th Rico 51 pts.
5th Chris K. 49 pts.
6th Jeff Fields 40 pts.
7th Gary 39 pts.
8th Stan 32 pts.
9th Greg 29 pts.
10th Fernando 24 pts.
11th Monte 22 pts.
12th Terry Redeau 11 pts.
13th Chris Hammett 10 pts.
14th - tie Jeff Burns 9 pts.
14th - tie Jake 9 pts.
16th - tie Victoria 4 pt.
17th Bill 3 pts.
18th Amy 2 pts.
19th - tie Nicki 1 pt.
19th - tie Vinny 1 pt.
19th - tie Jimmy  1 pt.

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2,413 Reply by wb0s

(2,173 replies, posted in NASTE)

Odd Thursday Night Racing May 3, 2018 -

Results:

Can Am
1 Al   69.9 Laps
2 Daniel    69.2
3 Monte    68.8
4 Jeff    67.3
5 Mitch   67.2
6 Greg   65.4
7 Stan  61.5
8 Victoria  56.3
9 Jimmy   50.8

Classic Sports Car Div.I - Official NASTE 2018 Point Series Championship Race No.13
1 Daniel    65.3 Laps - 9 points
2 Mitch  65.0 - 8 pts.
3 Jeff    64.9 - 7 pts.
4 Greg    64.3 - 6 pts.
5 Monte  64.1 - 5 pts.
6 Al    62.9 - 4 pts.
7 Victoria    56.4 - 3 pts.
8 Stan    55.0 - 2 pts. 
9 Jimmy   53.8 - 1 pt.

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2,414 Reply by wb0s

(127 replies, posted in NASTE)

Official Results - NASTE 2018 Point Series Championship Race No.12 @ Rippin' Ridin' Raceway

Le Mans Class

1 Daniel    70.8 Laps - 9 points
2 Al    69.0 - 8 pts.
3 Mitch    67.9 - 7 pts.
4 Gary    66.3 - 6 pts.
5 Rico  65.6 - 5 pts.
6 Fernando    61.6 - 4 pts.
7 Chris Hammet    57.8 - 3 pts.
8 Terry Redeau    55.6 - 2 pts. 
9 Vinny   48.9 - 1 pt.

Standings After 12 Races

1st - tie Al 83 pts.
1st - tie Daniel 83 Points
3rd Mitch 55 pts.
4th Rico 51 pts.
5th Chris K. 49 pts.
6th Gary 39 pts.
7th Jeff Fields 33 pts.
8th Stan 30 pts.
9th Fernando 24 pts.
10th Greg 23 pts.
11th Monte 17 pts.
12th Terry Redeau 11 pts.
13th Chris Hammett 10 pts.
14th - tie Jeff Burns 9 pts.
14th - tie Jake 9 pts.
16th Bill 3 pts.
17th Amy 2 pts.
18th - tie Victoria 1 pt.
18th - tie Nicki 1 pt.
18th - tie Vinny 1 pt.

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2,415 Reply by wb0s

(2,173 replies, posted in NASTE)

Odd Thursday Night Racing April 19, 2018 -

Results:

Classic Sports Car Div.I
1 Gary   67.1 Laps
2 Al    64.6
3 Mitch    64.5
4 Daniel    63.9
5 Fernando   57.7
6 Chris Hammet   55.1
7 Rico  54.9 - Fastest Lap 8.192 sec.
8 Terry Redeau  54.9
9 Vinny   45.7

Le Mans - Official NASTE 2018 Point Series Championship Race No.12
1 Daniel    70.8 Laps - 9 points
2 Al    69.0 - 8 pts.
3 Mitch    67.9 - 7 pts.
4 Gary    66.3 - 6 pts.
5 Rico  65.6 - 5 pts.
6 Fernando    61.6 - 4 pts.
7 Chris Hammet    57.8 - 3 pts.
8 Terry Redeau    55.6 - 2 pts. 
9 Vinny   48.9 - 1 pt.

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2,416 Reply by wb0s

(45 replies, posted in NASTE)

OK, OK, you can have credit for the awesome quote, but I think you'll have to wrestle Jenny for that #1 plate! I'm pretty sure she wants it on "her" car!

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2,417 Reply by wb0s

(45 replies, posted in NASTE)

Just had to post this recent communication from Scuderia Kouba Driver Jenny Burns (winner of Formula 8 Division in the 2017 Derby):

"Jenny Burns
Aka: fastest chick on the hill. “We upped our game, so up yours!”

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2,418 Reply by wb0s

(45 replies, posted in NASTE)

Scuderia Kouba successfully completed registration for 3 entries this year! Watch for the return of the 2017 winning car the MKI, running number 1 this year. Last year's Formula 8 winner will return as the number 8 car, and the newest Scuderia Kouba car the MKV will display the number 36.

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2,419 Topic by wb0s

(0 replies, posted in Electron Raceway)

Rich Vecchio's Electron Raceway is located in Roseburg Oregon. For more info on their racing program check out all the info here:
http://slotblog.net/forum/424-electron-raceway/

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2,420 Reply by wb0s

(43 replies, posted in Parkside Raceway)

I think I picked mine up from Al, but I'm not sure where it went after that.................

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2,421 Reply by wb0s

(43 replies, posted in Parkside Raceway)

I have one Doc............somewhere..............

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2,422 Reply by wb0s

(70 replies, posted in Rapid Raceway)

A new entry from one of Rapid Raceway's newest racers, Colin Ivey.

http://www.naste.org/members/bill/Colin_Indy.jpg

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2,423 Reply by wb0s

(2,173 replies, posted in NASTE)

Thanks for stopping by Doc, it was good to see you!

Shop update - Yes the shop is pretty much done. Yesterday I started moving some junk out of our storage unit and into the shop. I have to make a huge mess to get all my junk sorted out and redistributed into the shed (after it is moved into its final location), and into the garage (after it is emptied out, and I finish some shelving and painting inside). I'm pretty sure I have enough junk to fully occupy the shop and attic!

Track plans are still up in the air. As most of you know I still have my routed HO track we used to race on years ago. Chris Kouba has also volunteered to let me set up his small track. I have also been thinking alot about a return to a 1/24 track. I think a 1/24 track would give me more flexibility as far as the types of cars I could run. At this point I am not sure what type of program I would run up here or how much participation I can expect. I know there were quite a few 1/24 racers up here years ago. The question would be; where have they gone?

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2,424 Reply by wb0s

(127 replies, posted in NASTE)

Official Results - NASTE 2018 Point Series Championship Race No.11 @ Rippin' Ridin' Raceway

Classic Sports Car Div.II Class -

1 Daniel    73.6 Laps - 10 points
2 Al    72.1 - 9 pts.
3 Mitch    71.7 - 8 pts.
4 Rico    67.7 - 7 pts.
5 Stan  66.3 - 6 pts.
6 Greg    62.3 - 5 pts.
7 Jeff Fields    62.0 - 4 pts.
8 Monte    60.9 - 3 pts. 
9 Terry Redeau   58.9 - 2 pts.
10 Jake  54.1 - 1 pt.

Standings After 11 Races

1st Al 75 pts.
2nd Daniel 74 Points
3rd Chris K. 49 pts.
4th Mitch 48 pts.
5th Rico 46 pts.
6th - tie Gary 33 pts.
6th - tie Jeff Fields 33 pts.
8th Stan 30 pts.
9th Greg 23 pts.
10th Fernando 20 pts.
11th Monte 17 pts.
12th - tie Jeff Burns 9 pts.
12th - tie Jake 9 pts.
12th - tie Terry Redeau 9 pts.
15th Chris Hammett 7 pts.
16th tie Bill 3 pts.
17th Amy 2 pts.
18th - tie Victoria 1 pt.
18th - tie Nicki 1 pt.

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2,425 Reply by wb0s

(2,173 replies, posted in NASTE)

Odd Thursday Night Racing April 5, 2018 -

Results:

Le Mans
1 Monte   69.6 Laps
2 Rico    69.0
3 Jeff    68.8
4 Daniel    68.2
5 Al   65.6
6 Mitch    63.9
7 Greg  62.5
8 Terry Redeau  55.1
9 Stan   54.8
10 Jake  52.6
11 Chris Hammet   52.5

Classic Sports Car Div.II - Official NASTE 2018 Point Series Championship Race No.11
1 Daniel    73.6 Laps - 10 points
2 Al    72.1 - 9 pts.
3 Mitch    71.7 - 8 pts.
4 Rico    67.7 - 7 pts.
5 Stan  66.3 - 6 pts.
6 Greg    62.3 - 5 pts.
7 Jeff Fields    62.0 - 4 pts.
8 Monte    60.9 - 3 pts. 
9 Terry Redeau   58.9 - 2 pts.
10 Jake  54.1 - 1 pt.

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