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Update from one year ago:

Of the eleven people in anchor positions for the reorganization of the PASER Club, roughly half are still involved. It makes me wonder where PASER fits in. Most every racer in our area races at Rapid Raceway (me included) in the Northwest True Scale classes. There are new classes that have been developed for the 2NASTE style chassis, as well as entry level RTR classes such as Womps and Flexi type cars. Aside from the Hanna style "rattle" chassis used in the Sportsman class, and the Modified style chassis, scratchbuilt inline motor configuration chassis are being abandoned.

PASER's primary focus has always been the development and racing of scratchbuilt inline motored chassis. In the early days there were two main classes; RTR (which were the Womps), and NASCAR (which were scratchbuilt inline motor hardbody cars). Other classes came and went during racing seasons but the RTR (for new racers) and the NASCAR classes were the main ones.

OSCAR is the statewide evolution of PASER. OSCAR was formed to provide rules for inter-club races throughout Oregon. Portland, Bend, Eugene, Cottage Grove, and Roseburg were all involved in the process and racing. Currently only Portland and Bend are still actively involved in OSCAR. However Bob Hanna in Roseburg is planning to bring back his OSCAR race this September 2025. Personally, I am really looking forward to Hanna's race, and I hope we can get a bunch of Portland area racers convoying down to Roseburg!

So, am I wasting my time trying to promote and keep PASER alive? Should I just let it fade away?

This brings me to my other quandary; this NASTE website. My feeling is almost nobody looks at or reads anything here. I think the Calendar probably has some value, but that could probably be replaced by email. Although Monte has been awesome about providing the website for FREE, I do pay a fee for the NASTE.org domain. It is not a substantial amount, but it is a little bit of a pain to keep up on. I don't mind as long as people are using and enjoying this site. If they are not I'd just as soon let it die.

=======Bill

Doug Haynes was a great race promoter and organizer!

Pelican Park Speedway. Where else would you see Dale Earnhart Jr., John Wayne, Danny Sullivan, and Marilyn Monroe all in one place?

Doug Haynes was also a master modeller. There are many of builds on display at the track.

Glenn Heath (left) with one of his winning cars.

Two of the most famous Northwest racers, Bob McFarland and Jerry "Geraloose" Palfenier.

There is no doubt that Doug Haynes was the founder and driving force behind the creation of Pelican Park.

I'm not even sure, but I believe this is an old photo with Tom Street..........

The inside walls of the Pelican Park facility are covered with posters and old photos of not only past Pelican Park events, but many photos of old tracks and events from throughout the Northwest. The Northwest has a long history of racing hardbody scratchbuilt cars, and the Pelican Park track is the oldest surviving track still holding events!

Everytime I visit I see photos I had never noticed before! This red track that was originally built and used in a commercial raceway in Lake Oswego, was later purchased by Tim Barnes and set up in his basement in Fairview. NASTE races were held on this track for a couple of years. The track was eventually sold and moved to somewhere in California. It's current location or status is unknown.

This blue track was built by Larry Cockerham in Carlton. The track hosted OSCAR, PASER, and NASTE events for a few years. The track was then sold to Jeff Courtney who set the track up in the upstairs part of his shop. Jeff held NASTE races on the track and hosted the annual NASTE Halloween races. Thetrack was eventually sold to Rob and moved to Vancouver where he currently holds PASER events.

This is an early photo of Pelican Park Speedway probably taken not too long after it was moved to Eugene and set up in its current location. In this photo the track still has the original copper tubing controller hookups designed by Hugh Ellsworth. Hugh came up with thsi type of controller connections when the track was originally restored in Portland around 1988.

No problem Doc, I'm probably a little over-sensitive when it comes to my beloved Womps!

I wouldn't mind racing modified Womps. I started the Womp class as an entry level class for new racers, so I kept the rules simple and low cost. If enough guys want to race them modified, I would be onboard.

I will be at the race tomorrow and I am bringing some stuff to sell. I'll have with me the new releases of Team Bluegroove bodies, new Pro Track Indy Car kits, a custom trackside car cooler, and a used Difalco controller (plug-in network style).

NASTE 2025 Point Series Championship Race No.14 @ Rippin' Ridin' Raceway May 29, 2025

Race Results - GT 3 Class:

1. Al - 5 pts.
2. Doc - 4 pts.
3. Rico - 3 pts.
4. David - 2 pts.
5. Doug - 1 pt.

Final Standings for the 2025 NASTE Point Series Championship After 14 Races:

1 Daniel - 79 pts.
2 Al - 77 points.
3 Rico - 68 pts.
4 Greg - 35 pts.
5 David - 31 pts.
6 Douglas - 27 pts.
7 Mitch - 23 pts.
8 Zack - 10 pts.
9 Elliot - 5 pts.
10 -tie- Fernando - 4 pts.
10 -tie- Hersche - 4 pts.
12 Stan - 3 pts.
13 Monte - 2 pts.
14 Neil - 1 pt.

NASTE 2025 Point Series Championship Race No.13 @ Rippin' Ridin' Raceway May 15, 2025

Race Results - Slot.it Group C Class:

1. Doc - 7 pts.
2. Rico - 6 pts.
3. Greg - 5 pts.
4. Al - 4 pts.
5. David - 3 pts.
6. Elliot - 2 pts.
7. Doug - 1 pt.

Current Standings for the 2025 NASTE Point Series Championship After 13 Races:

1 Daniel - 75 pts.
2 Al - 72 points.
3 Rico - 65 pts.
4 Greg - 35 pts.
5 David - 29 pts.
6 Douglas - 26 pts.
7 Mitch - 23 pts.
8 Zack - 10 pts.
9 Elliot - 5 pts.
10 -tie- Fernando - 4 pts.
10 -tie- Hersche - 4 pts.
12 Stan - 3 pts.
13 Monte - 2 pts.
14 Neil - 1 pt.