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.
2,401 February 2, 2018 6:02 pm
Re: NASTE 2018 Point Series Championship (127 replies, posted in NASTE)
2,402 February 2, 2018 11:57 am
Re: NASTE 2018 Point Series Championship (127 replies, posted in NASTE)
I agree Al. Generally speaking we have not made rule changes mid-season of point series races.
2,403 February 2, 2018 11:45 am
Re: NASTE 2018 Point Series Championship (127 replies, posted in NASTE)
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
2,404 February 2, 2018 11:15 am
Re: NASTE 2018 Point Series Championship (127 replies, posted in NASTE)
Just for clarification, this is Rule #8 under NASTE Odd Thursday Night Racing - GENERAL RULES:
8. Rules are subject to change and/or modifications. However no rule changes will be implemented at the start of a race. All rule changes or modifications will be implemented at the end of the current race date, and updated on the NASTE website within 48 hours. Rules must be in print to be enforced (if it ain't written down in the rules, it ain't official!).
There has been discussions regarding various rule changes since the time before the demolition of TooBad Motorplex and my move to Vancouver. At this point no decisions have been finalized regarding changes. I am suggesting we have a meeting at the next Odd Thursday Night race. We can hold the meeting between the first race and the point series race if that's OK with Al. I will bring a printed copy of the conversations that have taken place here on the forum for further discussion. Please make notes of any ideas or suggestions you may have so we can get these long overdue rule changes completed!
=======Bill
2,405 February 1, 2018 11:53 pm
Re: NASTE 2018 Point Series Championship (127 replies, posted in NASTE)
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
2,406 February 1, 2018 11:15 pm
Re: NASTE Odd Thursday Night Racing Rules & Current Thread (2,168 replies, posted in NASTE)
I had a great time tonight! I got to see a bunch of my slot racing friends and get in a couple races thanks to folks lending me cars and controllers! Having not been very active racing lately I was really impressed with how the racers in the group have progressed. The racing is closer now than it has ever been, and there are many racers capable of winning races in any of the classes! This is great! Thanks Al!
Results from February 1 '18 race:
GT3 Class
1 Al 68.9 laps
2 Rico 66.5
3 Chris 66.2
4 Jeff 65.8
5 Greg 65.7
6 Daniel 65.7
7 Monte 64.0
8 Mitch 61.8
9 Terry R. 60.5
10 Bill 60.4
11 Victoria 57.4
12 Gary 46.0
Can Am - Official NASTE 2018 Point Series Championship Race No.6
1 Chris 77.2 Laps - 12 pts.
2 Al 77.2 - 11 pts.
3 Mitch 75.7 - 10 pts.
4 Greg 75.0 - 9 pts.
5 Jeff F. 72.8 - 8 pts.
6 Daniel 72.1 - 7 pts.
7 Bill 68.0 - 6 pts.
8 Terry R. 60.4 - 5 pts.
9 Victoria 60.3 - 4 pts.
10 Rico 55.3 - 3 pts.
11 Monte 47.3 - 2 pts.
12 Gary 42.9 - 1 pt.
2,407 January 27, 2018 2:06 pm
Re: NASTE 2018 Point Series Championship (127 replies, posted in NASTE)
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
2,408 January 27, 2018 1:48 pm
Re: NASTE Odd Thursday Night Racing Rules & Current Thread (2,168 replies, posted in NASTE)
Another awesome Odd Thursday Night of racing at Al's Ripin' Ridin' Raceway!
Results - January 25th '18
Trans Am
1 Chris K. 65.8 Laps
2 Daniel 65.7
3 Jeff F. 64.2
4 Rico 64.1
5 Mitch 63.8
6 Al 62.5
7 Bill 62.3
8 Fernando 62.0
9 Stan 61.5
10 Gary 60.1
11 Terry Redeau 59.6
12 Jake 53.9
13 Monte 53.5
14 Chris Hammett 53.0
15 Nicki 46.2
Classic Sports Car Div.I - Official NASTE 2018 Point Series Championship Race No.5
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.
BRM Group C
1 Chris 71.6 Laps
2 Al 71.3
3 Mitch 71.2
4 Stan 69.8
Incredibly close racing!
2,409 January 27, 2018 11:57 am
Re: 2018 Portland Adult Soapbox Derby (45 replies, posted in NASTE)
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!!!
2,410 January 26, 2018 2:39 pm
Re: Projects: Done/Not So Done (258 replies, posted in Rapid Raceway)
2,411 January 26, 2018 7:43 am
Re: NASTE Odd Thursday Night Racing Rules & Current Thread (2,168 replies, posted in NASTE)
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!
2,412 January 23, 2018 6:30 pm
Re: NASTE 2018 Point Series Championship (127 replies, posted in NASTE)
OHHHHHHHH.....HOURS..........I thought it was minutes!!!!
2,413 January 23, 2018 10:57 am
Re: NASTE 2018 Point Series Championship (127 replies, posted in NASTE)
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
2,414 January 23, 2018 8:33 am
Re: NASTE Odd Thursday Night Racing Rules & Current Thread (2,168 replies, posted in NASTE)
Race Results from January 11th Odd Thursday Night Race:
Classic Sports Car Div.II
1st Mitch 71.4 Laps
2nd Daniel 71.2
3rd Chris 68.9
4th Al 66.5
5th Jeff 64.4
6th Greg 63.5
7th Fernando 54.9
8th Chris Hammet 53.4
9th Jake 52.3
10th Terry Redeau 49.2
LeMans - Official NASTE 2018 Point Series Championship Race No.4
1st Jeff 70.5 Laps
2nd Cheis 70.4
3rd Daniel 68.5
4th Mitch 68.2
5th Al 68.0
6th Greg 66.4
7th Fernando 64.1
8th Jake 61.6
9th Chrisw Hammet 57.8
10th Terry Redeau 52.2
BRM Group C
1st Chris 75.6 Laps
2nd Al 73.7
3rd Daniel 73.0
4th Mitch 71.4
5th Terry Redeau 63.0
Over 50
1st Mitch 71.8 Laps
2nd Chris 69.2
3rd Al 67.5
4th Terry Redeau 56.9
2,415 January 23, 2018 8:07 am
Re: NASTE 2018 Point Series Championship (127 replies, posted in NASTE)
He is an ugly little goomer! At least Yoda is cute!
2,416 January 22, 2018 9:10 pm
Re: NASTE 2018 Point Series Championship (127 replies, posted in NASTE)
My wood is MASSIVE, I can't help but stare Mitch!
Oh yeah Doc, that little green guy with the funny ears! I remember now!
Monte, who the hell is Dobby?
2,417 January 22, 2018 5:15 pm
Re: NASTE 2018 Point Series Championship (127 replies, posted in NASTE)
Doc, you are harsh!
2,418 January 22, 2018 8:19 am
Re: NASTE 2018 Point Series Championship (127 replies, posted in NASTE)
I'll try to make the race this Thursday and get the results from Al.
2,419 January 21, 2018 2:02 pm
Re: NASTE 2018 Point Series Championship (127 replies, posted in NASTE)
I bet.........you won, right?
2,420 January 20, 2018 9:19 pm
Re: NASTE 2018 Point Series Championship (127 replies, posted in NASTE)
I'm missing the results from the fourth race. Al is having some computer issues. The results are saved on his computer.
2,421 January 19, 2018 9:05 am
Topic: Out Of The Past - Western States Championship Puma Track (1 replies, posted in Track)
Here's a post on Facebook I just ran across. It seems the Puma track our HO club raced on in the 1986 Western States Championship in Seattle has made its way to Illinois!
2,422 January 16, 2018 7:08 pm
Re: ODD Thursday Class Descriptions and Discussions - CLOSED 2/15/18 (25 replies, posted in NASTE)
You guys are tough!
You could always let me know what you decided if I don't make it!
2,423 January 15, 2018 3:48 pm
Re: ODD Thursday Class Descriptions and Discussions - CLOSED 2/15/18 (25 replies, posted in NASTE)
I think that's a very good idea Jeff!
2,424 January 12, 2018 8:08 am
Re: ODD Thursday Class Descriptions and Discussions - CLOSED 2/15/18 (25 replies, posted in NASTE)
I only listed the classes that were mentioned in the discussions for updating or making changes. As far as I've heard the Le Mans Class is good as it is.
2,425 January 11, 2018 11:21 am
Re: NASTE Odd Thursday Night Classes - Updates & Revisions CLOSED 1/11/18 (45 replies, posted in NASTE)
Thanks Monte!