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I personally want to thank everyone who has been a part of this adventure named “Springwater Raceway”. From its transport from Depoe Bay to the finishing of the room to house the track, to this last race today, there have been so many people who helped make this dream a reality. This adventure would not have possible any other way. Thank you to my wife, Teri who has supported me this entire time and served up lunch today. 14 Racers gathered to race the OSCAR Trans Am class cars and it’s fitting for this last race to feature the most technical and complicated group of chassis built by some of the Northwest’s greatest chassis builders. Many of whom are no longer with us. OSCAR races start out with practice and qualifying to determine starting positions. Today’s race program consisted of 3 rounds of racing with 4-minute heats. A total of 72 minutes of driving time for each racer. The field was split into an “A” main and “B” main (A race within a race) with plaques going to the first 4 racers in each main. 6 lanes were utilized, which made the racing close, fast and provided some pretty spectacular crashes. Today had a couple of firsts. #1. Kirk Smith handled tech inspections, received entry fees and was the main race director and announcer. #2. Kirk suggested using a PA system to help keep the race flowing and give the race a little boost with lane assignments, calling marshals and keeping the racers updated. It also helped with the final race standings and handing out the plaques. This was a day to remember fondly. When one chapter closes, another is opened. Ken Palfenier has purchased the track and will relocate it to the Beaverton area. It will remain local. We all look forward to competing on it again at its new location. It’s been my pleasure to host the track for the last 7 years. I will also extend a big thank you to those who traveled from Bend and Salem to compete and be a part of this last race. Your presence and friendships mean a lot to me and all the other racers. I finished 1st in the “A” main and Tim Moss won the “B” main. Captain Chaos (Chris) won the racers’ choice award with his beautiful #77 Dodge Challenger. I also won the Top Qualifier award for the first time ever. Thank you all again.
Qualifying Results:
1. Bob N. 5.568
2. The Stig 5.674
3. Stewmeat 5.725
4. Mike G. 5.808
5. Flyin Bryan 5.826
6. Curteous Curt 5.879
7. JP 5.925
8. Bad Billy 5.972
9. Timmy 6.033
10.Captain Chaos 6.061
11. Herb McRobert 6.165
12. JR (Ken) 6.193
13. Professor Fate 6.596
14. Bill Henry 6.716

April showers bring...........a mixed bag of weather to get to Rob's Redline Raceway. The first Odd Monday saw the first race for the 4.5 inch Flexi NASCAR class. Also on tap were the 1/32 production cars first, followed by the 4.5 inch NASCARS, and the Womps rounding out the evening. Seven racers entered the 1/32 production car race with Mike Guthrie debuting the latest NSR Hypercar, and this car turned out to be competitive in it's first race. Bob N. took the win. The 4.5 NASCAR Flexi's were next and there were a few teething issues with rule compliance, but that's pretty normal for a new class. The next race should have all the cars set up according to the rules. 8 racers started the feature race and the racing was fast, close and the crashes were spectacular. Steven Innis brought home the win. The Womp race saw 2 racers unable to compete in the last race of the evening, so 6 racers started the last race, and Bob N. squeaked out the win. Thanks Rob for the great Chili dogs and hosting another successful event. Thanks to the racers for supporting our local club racing. Detailed results and pictures are on the Columbia River Slot Car Racers Facebook page.

The Greg Biffle Memorial race for the CRSCR NASCAR stock cars was a celebration of the life of Greg Biffle and his family, and 2 other close friends, who perished in an airplane crash December 18th, 2025. 10 racers came to give tribute to Biffle and to compete at the fast Springwater 130 ft. Ogilvie Grandstand track. The first round was scrambled by the computer. Then during the lunch break, Bob and mainly Bill Bostic set up the driver line up for rounds 2 and 3. The 2 race totals were added together to crown the winner. The racing was fast, close and all the racers did a great job, so the corner marshals didn't get overworked. Bob N. carried the day with the win, followed by Flyin Bryan in second with Stewmeat rounding out the podium. Plaques were award for the first five finishers. Mike Guthrie's Biffle tribute car received the racers choice award. Thank you, everyone who came to participate and honor a local hero.

The final results:

1. Naknak (Bob N.)            494.8
2. Flyin Bryan                    480.9
3. Stewmeat (Stewart)       480.4
4. Steven Ennis                  460.5
5. Mike Guthrie                  447.8
6. Bad Billy (Bill Bostic)      444.6
7. Timmy (Tim Moss)         441.7
8. Bartman (Bart Ouchida) 433.5
9. Steven Howard              408.8
10. Fearless Frank Lynn      327.7
Note: Gearloose Jr ran a few heats in Frank's place to get some laps. Thanks Frank.

EARLY RACE REMINDER: The final race at Springwater Raceway will be April 17 and 18th, 2026. The OSCAR Trans Am cars will be on tap. Practice Friday, April 17th from 4-8pm. Doors open at 8:00am Saturday the 18th. Tech at 10:00, followed by qualifying at 10:30. The race will start after starting positions are picked. Cost is $15.00 and includes lunch. Pre-register if you can to help plan for food. Thank you.

Pre-registration:
1. Bob Nakamura
2. Bill Henry
3. Steven Ennis
4. Mike Guthrie
5. Bill Bostic
6. Tim Moss
7. Gearloose Jr.
8. Stewart Wall
9. JP
10. Curtious Curt
11. Professor Fate
12. Captain Chaos
13. The Stig (Michael)
14. Flyin Bryan

Bob Hanna's Sparetime Raceway is celebrating 25 years of slot car racing and hosted the OSCAR group for a special racing event. It's been a few years since OSCAR visited this venue, so when the word got out of this special event, many of the veteran racers made a point to come. This track has some unique layout elements and the famous "Hump" is only found there. The lure of this track also attracted some racers who never even seen this unique layout. 20 racers showed up to renew some war stories and have a wonderful time of fellowship while welcoming the first timers. The qualifying procedure had a new twist to it. Instead of the fastest lap during a 1 minute qualifying run, the total lap count would determine the starting positions. After qualifying, the field was broken up into 2 races, the "B" main and the "A" main. the "B" main consisted of the 11 racers with the lowest total laps and the top 2 finishers had the option to move up to the "A" main. The race program for both races had timed heats of 3 minutes with 3 complete rotations which equated to 36 minutes of drive time for each racer. Tom Street and Stewart Wall finished first and second and moved up to the "A" main. Both of them received iron man plaques. The "B" main win was awarded to Chris from Bend. The first 5 finishers in each race received a plaque. Lunch was served between the main events. The "A" main would also have 11 racers with Bob Hanna taking the win and Ron Leuenberger finishing second. Regardless of where the racers finished, everyone had a wonderful time. Cheryl cooked an absolutely wonderful lunch with her famous chili, salad and toasted bread. The deserts were a tasty treat after lunch .The concourse winner was the beautiful Marlboro Ferrari driven by Ron Leuenberger.

The Short Track Stockers made their first trip to the racetrack at The Gorge Raceway. This is a new class that was added to round out the style of cars that race under the CRSCR banner. 10 racers blew in to compete and have some fun. It was windy outside, but it was calm and peaceful inside until the green flag flew. Their are a lot of unknowns anytime a new class is run and we found out these smaller, narrower but very peppy cars raced well together. Short track racing is known for some beating and banging during a race and these cars lived up to that premise. Loose parts, hard crashes and some great side by side racing highlighted the day. Mitch stopped in and provided corner marshaling during the event and we all appreciated the extra help. Overall this first race was a success and I look forward to running these cars again. In the end, home field advantage prevailed and NakNak, (Bob N. and track owner), came through with the win. A tie for second between Flyin Bryan and Bill H. was settled by lowest overall track time. All 10 racers completed the race and that is always a good outcome. Thank you racers for your continued support of local club racing.

Final Results:
Name/Laps
1. NakNak           319
2. Flyin Bryan      294
3. Bill Henry        294
4. Steve Ennis     287
5. Bad Billy         281
6. Mike G.           268
7. Bartman         261
8. Fearless Frank 253
9. Timmy            245
10. JR (Ken)       213

2026 started off with a bang as the first Odd Monday race of the year at Rob’s Redline Raceway saw 8 hearty racers gathered for some fun, fellowship and some absolutely first-rate side by side, it’s not over till it’s over close racing. All Monday races are a one time through, 3 minute heats race program which moves along quickly and the evening is usually done by 8 pm.  The evening started off with the ever-popular Womp class. Rob took home the victory. Next up, the 4 inch Flexi cars. Bob N. picked up the win with a record total of 208 laps. The evening concluded with the quirky Midget class and Doc finessed his way to the win with his smooth and calculated driving. Thanks to Rob for hosting the race and the ever-popular hot dogs. Thanks to each racer who showed up to support our local club racing.

The CRSCR Womp class invaded the Gorge Raceway for a Saturday afternoon shootout. This is only time the Womps will compete this year at The Gorge Raceway and 7 racers came to have an afternoon of fun. Steve Ennis brought his son Grayson for his first time racing a Womp and competed in his first race. Great job driving and corner marshalling Grayson. The atmosphere was light as racers prepared for a 2 round sprint race with 4 minute heats. That proved to be a perfect heat length to give everyone plenty of racing time to hone their skills and to have some close side by side competition. Their were a few bad crashes, but all cars finished the race in one piece. The Womps are pretty durable. Thanks you to those who brought snacks to share. These short sprint races allow plenty of time to do other activities and everyone goes home while there's daylight. Thank you again racers for your continued support. The Results:

Place/Name         /  Laps   /  Fast time
1. Racerbob           291         6.080
2. Steven              280         6.149
3. Bad Billy           280          6.173
4. Mike G.             273         6.398
5. Bill Henry          272         6.434
6. Flyan Bryan       255         6.571
7. Grayson            190         8.029

Raceday at The Gorge Raceway: The GT Prototype cars took the track with 7 racers prepared for an afternoon of racing, fellowship and snacks. The "sprint" race formula is 2 rounds of racing and today the heats were 4 minutes long. Fresh off a Thursday night battle at Rapid Raceway, the racers were ready to go at it again. Each race held at The Gorge is showing more racers getting familiar with the nuances of the track and are getting faster and more consistent. It's nice to see racers helping each other with setup and driving tips and it's paying off. Thank you for all for coming out today. Here's the final results:
Place / Name / Laps / Fast time
1st:  Racerbob          336       5.125
2nd: Steven Ennis     324       5.413
3rd: Bad Billy            319       5.373
4th: Herb McRobert   300       5.692
5th: Howie                295      6.148
6th: Mike G.              293      5.530
7th: Timmy               261      5.745

It was a good looking field!

Line up for the first heat race.

Your winner!

The first Odd Monday for the month of November proved to be question of how we got there and how we would get home. The evening was blustery and wet and everyone was thankful the power stayed on so we had lights and heat. 7 racers braved the cold and rain to spend time on Rob's fast and tight layout to race, eat hot dogs and chips. With a shortage of 1/32 production cars for the third race of the evening, it was decided to race the Womps first and complete the evening with the blazing quick 4 inch Flexi cars.
Bryan Trachsel roared his way back into local club racing scene with a bang. He picked up his first Weener Winner Point on the trophy, as did newer racer Bill Henry. Gerry and Kona returned as Gerry had some health challenges that kept him away from racing.....Welcome back guys. After a fun evening of racing, only one question remained.......how do we get home without a life raft.
The final results for the evening. (Ties were broken by total lap time.)

Womps:

1.Bill Henry     157
2. Bob N.        154
3. Rob            146
4. Mike G.       146
5.Flyan Bryan  144
6. Kona           130
7. Gerry          99

4 Inch Flexi:

1. Flyan Bryan  189
2. Rob              186
3. Bob N.          186
4. Mike G.         183
5. Bill Henry      181
6. Kona             161
7. Gerry            145