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

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

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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?

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Doc, you are harsh!

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I'll try to make the race this Thursday and get the results from Al.

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I bet.........you won, right?

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I'm missing the results from the fourth race. Al is having some computer issues. The results are saved on his computer.

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!

https://www.facebook.com/groups/6704158 … 670367265/

You guys are tough!

You could always let me know what you decided if I don't make it!

I think that's a very good idea Jeff!

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.

Thanks Monte!

Does that work Monte?

Link to the conversations by class:

https://docs.google.com/document/u/0/

Monte, I think I have them on Google Docs now. Is there a way I can post a link to them here? Or do I have to list everybodies email address to share?

Tell me how to do that Chris and I'll try to get it done tomorrow. Might be easier than having this thread to sort through?

To simplify things and keep everything organized for myself, I have transferred all the comments on the various classes to word documents. I have one word document for each of the classes containing all the comments and suggestions for that particular class. If you'd like a copy of the info regarding any one of the classes (or all) let me know and I'll send it to you in an email.

Mitch58 wrote:

I assume that we will be finishing out this years series with the rules that we started it with.

I think that would be the best idea Mitch, unless everyone agrees to integrate any changes to a class well before they are raced as a point race.

So from what Mitch stated it looks like Ninco cars that originally came with NC-5 or similar motor can be set up for a Classic Sports car class with a 14k motor limit by using a Ninco NC-2 motor, or an adapter to install the H&R Jackrabbit FC-130 motor into the Fk-180 motor mount.

I know the Jag XK120 had a motor pod, but I guess I was thinking for a solution to the NC-5 mounting in the AC Cobras and '56/'57 Corvette...

A good point was brought to my attention regarding my proposal for the Classic Sports Car Div I Class. Many of the Ninco classics  were powered by the NC-5 Speeder motors. Can anybody tell me what lower RPM motor choices there might be for replacement of the NC-5s in Ninco cars? I do not want to exclude any of the Ninco classic cars in the class rules. Since I don't have access to any of my slot cars or parts right now I am unable to do any parts swapping or testing for fit.

The majority of the comments seem to be in regards to the Policar F1s, NSRs, and Thunderslots being superior cars. I think it is  great idea to have some basically "stock" lower performance classes to pick from in our list of classes. As is currently the practice the classes will probably be raced on a rotating schedule, so not all of the classes have to be raced. The less popular classes can be skipped but they will still be listed in case there is a resurgence in popularity. With that said I think the Scalextric GT3 Class and the Carrera DTM Class fill that niche pretty well. Both brands can be purchased at reasonable cost.

Other comments are in reference to the Classic Sports Car Class, both Divisions I & II. I've felt these classes needed some restructuring for quite sometime now. From input I've received I would propose these changes to redefine the two divisions; Division one - sports cars manufactured through 1963 with 14K limit which would include the H&R Jackrabbit motor. NC1 and the BWA motors would also fall into this category. Division II - sports cars manufactured from 1964 through 1975 with a motor limit of 18k. All other rules pertaining to each class would remain the same.

I propose an F1 class based on the years or era that the current Policar F1 cars are modelled after. I'm not familiar enough on the years those cars were raced, so some help is needed here. With the class spec'd for cars of that era the Policars would probably be the logical choice but, if another brand of car fit the era it could also be raced even though it might not be the best choice (driver's choice as well as builders and tuners challenge).

That brings us to Thunderslots and NSRs. I propose to exempt these brands from all the other classes and form either one or two new classes for them. I don't know how well they compete against each other but if divided maybe another era designation could be used to separate them? From my experience on my old track the NSRs would pretty well keep up or beat anything, even the scratchbuilt cars so maybe these two classes could be somewhat of an unlimited class with nothing more than a max motor spec?

Even Thursday nights at Howie's????????????????

In regards to the Slot.it GT and Policar F1 classes, do you or anyone have an idea for era or years raced?

What about a spec motor instead of the NC-1 or equivalent for the "classics"? I was thinking any brand name, plastic, one piece solid flat chassis (no articulating or floating components) would be similar in performance as long as the motor and rear tire width were spec'd out?

Looks like we have one new class at this point! Thanks Monte! I will update the NASTE Class list with the Carrera DTM Class.

So we have another proposal to establish separate classes for the Policars, NSRs, and Thunderslots.

UPDATE - with 6 cents in this is what I've got:

- Separate class for NSR, Thunderslot cars, and Policar F1 cars.

- In the GT & F1 classes the cars should be grouped and raced by body type/car configuration era. (I like this idea, but how do you address the differences in manufacturers chassis & motor performance?)

- Trans Am Class left as is.

- Classic Sports Car Division I & II left as is.

- NEW Class: Carrera DTM

Stock with the following allowances:

1.  Rear Tires - BOSA (!) - glued/trued ok
2.  Traction magnets removed
3.  Braid can be changed/restrung
4.  Digital models can remove the light boards and digital chip *
5.  Weight can be added but you may not need to

Class Sponsor: Monte Saager


At this point in regards to the first two groups of car types, I would suggest new classes starting from a clean sheet.