I have been away from the Odd Thursday racing for awhile so I am not up to speed as far as what's currently going on. The last I saw the Policar F1 cars seemed to be the cream of the class so I guess they are one example I thought was starting to dominate. Maybe that is no longer true. I am really looking to YOU guys to tell me what changes need to be made to car classes based on YOUR observations and feelings. I thought this might be a good time for me to get what you guys have been discussing for sometime now down on paper. As soon as the construction on my shop gets underway and the weather clears up I know I am going to be booked up!
2,426 January 4, 2018 10:50 pm
Re: NASTE Odd Thursday Night Classes - Updates & Revisions CLOSED 1/11/18 (45 replies, posted in NASTE)
2,427 January 4, 2018 8:16 pm
Re: NASTE Odd Thursday Night Classes - Updates & Revisions CLOSED 1/11/18 (45 replies, posted in NASTE)
UPDATE - with 4 cents in this is what I've got:
- Separate class for NSR & Thunderslot 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.
At this point in regards to the first two groups of car types, I would suggest new classes starting from a clean sheet.
2,428 January 4, 2018 6:03 pm
Re: NASTE Odd Thursday Night Classes - Updates & Revisions CLOSED 1/11/18 (45 replies, posted in NASTE)
Al, I've never thought there could be too many classes. Just because we have a lot of classes designated and detailed out with specific rules, it doesn't mean we have to actively race them. If you look at the NASTE rules you can find classes we have not actively raced for years, such as the NASTE Modifieds and the early Flexi type classes. The nice thing is the rules are detailed for those classes so they could be raced whenever the desire is there.
So would it be a better option to just create new classes to cover the newer modifications and better cars presently being raced?
2,429 January 4, 2018 11:36 am
Topic: NASTE Odd Thursday Night Classes - Updates & Revisions CLOSED 1/11/18 (45 replies, posted in NASTE)
I apologize for my absence at the NASTE races but my current status post move and pre shop construction have my priorities located elsewhere.
With that said I have heard conversations and received emails regarding class revisions and or changes to class rules. It would appear that although there have been discussions there have been no decisions made as far as what changes should take place. I am in agreement that some changes are due in some of our current classes. Classes that I am aware of that have been involved in discussions are; GT Class, Trans Am Class, Can Am Class, Classic Sports Car Class, and F1 Class. With this post I would like to start dialog to get the class changes/revisions moving forward. Although I do not currently have an area available for "hobby work" in the way of car construction/work, I do have some time available to work on the rules when I am unable to be outside working on my shop project.
To get things rolling, please start your post with what particular class your comments and suggestions pertain to. This will help me keep everything organized (i.e. Classic Sports Car Class - ...comments/suggestions.......F1 Class - ....comments/suggestions....). Let's get this long needed work done!!!
========Bill
2,431 December 23, 2017 3:03 pm
Re: NASTE Odd Thursday Night Racing Rules & Current Thread (2,165 replies, posted in NASTE)
Looks like 2nd and 5th to me?
2,432 December 23, 2017 10:31 am
Re: NASTE 2018 Point Series Championship (127 replies, posted in NASTE)
Official Results - NASTE 2018 Point Series Championship Race No.3 @ Rippin' Ridin' Raceway
- No Championship Points Awarded for this Race
GT Class
1 Chris 77.9 Laps
2 Monte 74.8
3 Fernando 73.9
4 Rico 72.8
5 Al 72.4
6 Daniel 70.8
7 Mitch 69.5
8 Gary 68.6
9 Jeff 62.9
10 Chris Hammett 59.2
11 Victoria 58.8
12 Amy 57.3
Standings After 3 Races
1st Daniel 17 Points
2nd Al 14 pts.
3rd Rico 13 pts.
4th tie Jeff Fields 9 pts.
4th tie Gary 9 pts.
6th Mitch 8 pts.
7th tie Greg 7 pts.
7th tie Chris Kouba 7 pts.
9th Monte 5 pts.
10th Jeff Burns 4 pts.
11th Stan 3 pts.
12th tie Fernando 2 pts.
12th tie Amy 2 pts.
14th tie Chris Hammett 1 pt.
14th tie Victoria 1 pt.
2,433 December 23, 2017 10:07 am
Re: NASTE Odd Thursday Night Racing Rules & Current Thread (2,165 replies, posted in NASTE)
Race Results from December 21st Race at RRR
F1
1 Jeff 75.0 Laps
2 Rico 72.3
3 Daniel 69.1
4 Gary 69.1
5 Monte 67.8
6 Al 67.0
7 Chris 66.6
8 Mitch 66.5
9 Amy 65.4
10 Fernando 64.8
11 Elliot 57.1
12 Victoria 54.8
13 Terry Redeau 53.7
14 Chris Hammett 52.5
GT - Official NASTE 2018 Point Series Championship Race No.3
1 Chris 77.9 Laps - 12 points
2 Monte 74.8 - 11 pts.
3 Fernando 73.9 - 10 pts.
4 Rico 72.8 - 9 pts.
5 Al 72.4 - 8pts.
6 Daniel 70.8 - 7 pts.
7 Mitch 69.5 - 6 pts.
8 Gary 68.6 - 5 pts.
9 Jeff 62.9 - 4 pts.
10 Chris Hammett 59.2 - 3 pts.
11 Victoria 58.8 - 2 pts.
12 Amy 57.3 - 1 pt.
BRM Group C
1 Chris 73.5 Laps
2 Mitch 73.3
3 Al 73.0
4 George 61.9
I see Fernando scored a third place finish in the GT Class race. Nice job Fernando!
2,434 December 16, 2017 12:48 pm
Re: Rapid Raceway 11/4/17 (6 replies, posted in Rapid Raceway)
I won't be able to make it today......
2,435 December 8, 2017 8:39 pm
Re: NASTE 2018 Point Series Championship (127 replies, posted in NASTE)
Official Results - NASTE 2018 Point Series Championship Race No.2 @ Rippin' Ridin' Raceway
Scalextric GT3 Class
1 Daniel 70.3 - 11 Points
2 Al 69.1 - 10 pts.
3 Jeff 68.3 - 9 pts.
4 Rico 68 - 8 pts.
5 Chris 66.4 - 7 pts.
6 Gary 65.5 - 6 pts.
7 Monte 63 - 5 pts.
8 Burns 62.2 - 4 pts.
9 Stan 61.4 - 3 pts.
10 Amy 58.2 - 2 pts.
11 Victoria 54.4 - 1 pt.
Standings After 2 Races
1st Daniel 17 Points
2nd Al 14 pts.
3rd Rico 13 pts.
4th tie Jeff Fields 9 pts.
4th tie Gary 9 pts.
6th Mitch 8 pts.
7th tie Greg 7 pts.
7th tie Chris Kouba 7 pts.
9th Monte 5 pts.
10th Jeff Burns 4 pts.
11th Stan 3 pts.
12th tie Fernando 2 pts.
12th tie Amy 2 pts.
14th tie Chris Hammett 1 pt.
14th tie Victoria 1 pt.
Totals Corrected 2/4/'18 wb0s
2,436 December 8, 2017 8:32 pm
Re: NASTE Odd Thursday Night Racing Rules & Current Thread (2,165 replies, posted in NASTE)
Here they are!
Thanks to Jeff & Amy for loaning me a car and controller to race with!
Race Results from Odd Thursday December 7th, 2017
Can Am
1 Chris 71 Laps
2 Daniel 70.3
3 Al 68.6
4 Monte 68.4
5 Rico 66.2
6 Bill 66.1
7 Stan 65.6
8 Jeff 64.8
9 Gary 63
10 Burns 62.5
11 Amy 59.6
12 Victoria 57.1
GT3 - Official NASTE 2018 Point Series Championship Race No.2
1 Daniel 70.3 - 11 Points
2 Al 69.1 - 10 pts.
3 Jeff 68.3 - 9 pts.
4 Rico 68 - 8 pts.
5 Chris 66.4 - 7 pts.
6 Gary 65.5 - 6 pts.
7 Monte 63 - 5 pts.
8 Burns 62.2 - 4 pts.
9 Stan 61.4 - 3 pts.
10 Amy 58.2 - 2 pts.
11 Victoria 54.4 - 1 pt.
BRM Group C
1 Rico 75.3 Laps
2 Al 73.7
3 Burns 70.9
4 Chris 70.3
5 Stan 69.6
2,437 December 8, 2017 9:36 am
Re: NASTE Odd Thursday Night Racing Rules & Current Thread (2,165 replies, posted in NASTE)
Bill?????????............Ha, ha, ha, ha!!!!
Race results will be up later today....hopefully..................I got stuff to do first!!!!
2,438 December 7, 2017 9:56 pm
Re: NASTE Odd Thursday Night Racing Rules & Current Thread (2,165 replies, posted in NASTE)
Thanks for the racing tonight Al! It was great to see everybody and get a few laps in!
2,439 November 22, 2017 8:17 pm
Re: NASTE Odd Thursday Night Racing Rules & Current Thread (2,165 replies, posted in NASTE)
HAPPY THANKSGIVING Doc, and all you other NASTE types!!
2,440 November 14, 2017 3:01 pm
Re: NASTE 2018 Point Series Championship (127 replies, posted in NASTE)
This info is located under Race Rules in this Forum ;
Class 1 - Classic Sports Car
This class is open to classic and vintage sports cars, RTR and scratchbuilt are acceptable. Examples of cars that are legal for this class are: Revell King Cobra and Porsche 904, Ninco Classics (i.e. Porsche 356, Jaguar XK120, Corvette, Jaguar "D" Type), old Revell 1/32 slot cars (i.e. Ferrari GTO & '65 Corvette), Carrera "D" Jag & '67 Corvette, Monogram Ferrari 275P, MRRC King Cobra & Porsche 904. This short list is not inclusive of all the possible cars, there are other brands that would fit this class with slight narrowing of the rear tires. Motors are limited to those developing no more than 18,000 RPM - refer to the Slot Car Motor List link on this site. This class is comprised of two divisions (10/21/2015).
Division I: Elligible car's rear tire contact patch must be 7mm or less. The tire width set is that of Revell Classic cars, specifically the King Cobra and Porsche 904. Tires slightly wider than 7mm can be narrowed to meet the rule. Chassis construction must be rigid with no separate articulating pieces such as hinged side pans, motor pods, or suspension type front axle mounts.
Division II: Elligible cars' rear tire contact patch must be 8mm or less. Chassis construction may be multipiece/articulating.
Races will be run at 10 volts.
2,441 November 14, 2017 7:34 am
Re: Oregon Donors Needed Nov 9-12 (24 replies, posted in NASTE)
I had to look it up too!...........My vocabulary ends just before the five letter words begin..............
2,442 November 13, 2017 8:51 pm
Re: Oregon Donors Needed Nov 9-12 (24 replies, posted in NASTE)
Excellent job guys, you represented us well!
2,443 November 10, 2017 9:32 am
Re: NASTE 2018 Point Series Championship (127 replies, posted in NASTE)
The first race of the 2018 NASTE Point Series Championship is in the books. Congrats to Mitch Brooks on his clean sweep!
Race results:
Classic Sports Car - Div.I
1 Mitch 66.4
2 Al 64.1
3 Rico 63.9
4 Gary 63.7
5 Daniel 63.1
6 Greg 63
7 Fernando 53.6
8 Chris Hammett 49.9
Trans Am - Official NASTE 2018 Point Series Championship Race No.1
1 Mitch 67.1 laps - 8 points
2 Greg 66.3 - 7 pts.
3 Daniel 66 - 6 pts.
4 Rico 65.4 - 5 pts.
5 Al 65.2 - 4 pts.
6 Gary 62.7 - 3 pts.
7 Fernando 62.6 - 2 pts.
8 Chris Hammett 54.5 - 1 pt.
GT3
1 Mitch 69.4
2 Daniel 67.9
3 Al 67.1
4 Gary 65.3
5 Greg 64.3
6 Rico 63.5
2,444 November 9, 2017 8:39 am
Re: 2017 NASTE Point Series Championship (17 replies, posted in Race Rules)
I'm pretty sure MONTE does!
2,445 November 8, 2017 9:00 pm
Re: 2017 NASTE Point Series Championship (17 replies, posted in Race Rules)
The classes to be raced in the 2018 season are included in the race date details posted on the NASTE website calendar. For this year's championship more classes will be included in the rotation.
2018 Championship season info is also posted here: http://naste.org/forum/viewtopic.php?id=942
2,446 November 5, 2017 7:21 am
Re: Oregon Donors Needed Nov 9-12 (24 replies, posted in NASTE)
Sorry guys, I'm not going.
2,447 October 29, 2017 8:26 pm
Topic: NASTE 2018 Point Series Championship (127 replies, posted in NASTE)
Listed below are the race dates for the NASTE 2018 Point Series Championship. For 2018 the point series championship races will be held at Odd Thursday Night races with races currently scheduled at Al Christensen's Rippin' Ridin' Raceway in northeast Portland.
1. 11/9/17 Classic Sports Car division 1
TransAm*
2. 12/7/17 CanAm
GT3*
3. 12/21/17 F1
GT* - No Championship Points Awarded for this Race
4. 1/11/18 Classic Sports Car division 2
LeMans*
5. 1/25/18 TransAm
Classic Sports Car division 1*
6. 2/1/18 GT3
CanAm* - No Championship Points Awarded for this Race
7. 2/15/18 F1
Classic Sports Car division 2*
8. 3/1/18 Trans Am
GT*
9. 3/15/18 GT3
TransAm*
10. 3/29/18 Classic Sports Car division 2
GT3*
11. 4/5/18 Le Mans
Classic Sports Car division 2*
12. 4/19/18 Classic Sports Car division 1
LeMans*
13. 5/3/18 Can Am
Classic Sports Car division 1*
14. 5/17/18 Classic Sports Car division 2
CanAm*
15. 5/31/18 Le Mans
Classic Sports Car division 2*
16. 6/7/18 F1
LeMans*
* denotes Championship Points Series race - One class/race for points per night.
2/23/2018 Race class revisions include: The fourth race will change to Open meaning Thunderslots or any car that might compete with them.
Thanks Al for putting together the schedule and organizing this season's races!
2,448 October 25, 2017 9:35 pm
Re: NASTE Odd Thursday Night Racing Rules & Current Thread (2,165 replies, posted in NASTE)
11/23 is Thanksgiving Day. I don't think Al gave me that date for an Odd Thursday Night Race? I assumed it was because of Thanksgiving.........
2,449 October 23, 2017 8:22 pm
Re: 2018 NASTE IROC Series (3 replies, posted in NASTE)
From what I've learned over the years, slot car enthusiasts have varying interests in the hobby. Anything from collecting and building to racing. Their interests may be in one or more specific scales, or in a certain type of racing such as road course, oval, or drag racing. I would include IROC format racing in those types. IROC racing definitely levels the playing field but it is not for everyone. Some racers enjoy racing the cars they build from scratch while others prefer racing well tuned RTR type cars. There are also racers that enjoy a more serious type of competition as well as those that enjoy a more relaxed and casual type of racing. There are differences in racing formats and styles from one club to another as well as from one track to another. Fortunately NASTE supports and promotes ALL types of slot car racing. The main thing is it is ALL FUN!
2,450 October 23, 2017 9:52 am
Re: 2018 NASTE IROC Series (3 replies, posted in NASTE)
Great stuff Monte!