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So I hear there's a change to the wheel rules at BSCC. BWA wheels are now legal. We can now use hubless wheels. That's going to help me out a lot! So, if we can run BWA wheels, why not open it up to any manufacturer's wheels, (excluding "O" ring fronts of course!)?  -----------------Bill

Racers, This is a great event! A REAL enduro not just a bunch of sprint heats linked together. The track is on with the cars racing continuosly for ONE HOUR at a time! That's 4 ONE HOUR heats! If you can find the time this is an excellent event to attend! And as Monte said, we carpool!!!  --------------------------Bill

Hello Todd M, Glad to see you stop in! Man I love those cars of yours! Good news for us, exchanged emails with Doug and he's going to host a NASTE race at Pelican Park this coming season! I'm really looking forward to getting down there and racing with you guys!  ----------------------Bill

Hello Rick, I think either one of our other members or I talked with you some time back. Anyway, I remember hearing about your track, I just failed to contact you. We would love to schedule a race on your track for our 2009 racing season. We usually start up sometime in September. I will plan on coming up for your race on the 20th and we can discuss it further. Would you mind emailing me your address and directions? My email address is; wb0s@hotmail.com   Thanks!  ---------------Bill

Looks like you're still in the lead Monte! Not too hard to win with no competition! How many hairpin turns are in that design? I think I see at least 6?

7. Slot car RACERS think even their fastest car could be just a little faster.

Rico we are definately on the same page when it comes to the fuel/tire management system! Like you said, for the BASCC races it makes no sense, they are sprint races. In an enduro type race it does add another dimension, and actually serves some function facilitating driver changes (as used in the PSSR Enduro in Auburn). As far as voicing my opinion at one of the events, I attended some earlier meetings/get togethers and felt my input must not have been pertinent to the objective of the rules, judging from the outcome. As far as the posts here, well you're right, this is probably just too easy.   ---------------------------Bill

I Monte, I agree with you 100%. The cars should have to have all the body parts in place at the beginning of the race (excluding mirrors would be ok with me). If a body part breaks off during the race it should be allowed to continue, but the broken part should be replaced or repaired by the start of the next race. If something breaks on the mechanical portion of the chassis (i.e. a wheel breaks off, or you lose a tire) the car should be removed from the track and the repair should be made before the car is allowed to continue racing. This would be a mechanical breakdown versus cosmetic damage. Although most slot cars run fine without one or both front wheels, it should be viewed as a mechanical breakdown in my opinion. The rules do state both front wheels must touch and roll.   ------------------Bill

I have heard the Alfas should perform on par with the Ferrari 312s. Oh boy, more RED cars!!! As far as the front tires adding to the realistic look of the cars I understand that, it just seemed to me that when the decission was made to go all out ballistic in speed and performance the "modelling" and "realism" aspect of the racing at BASCC went out the window or was at least a secondary concern. Guess I misunderstood the intent. Goes back to "unlimited" not REALLY meaning unlimited. Again, my mistake.