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The season opener for the CRSCR season started today with The Patriot Trans Am Challenge at The Gorge Raceway.
8 Racers, including Dennis and Craig from Seattle joined a local group of 6 racers to take on the tight and twisty Gorge Raceway.
The track voltage was set a 11 volts and with almost 800 laps of practice it was time to tech and get the race underway. Today's race race format consisted of utilizing an increasingly popular program consisting of a qualifying race, lunch break where the race lineup is reset by the race director to put similar skilled racers on the track at the same time and then the main event is run. The two race totals are added together to make the final finishing order. Plaques were awarded for 1st - 4th and a Racer's choice voted on by the racers for the best appearing car. Tacos, snacks and cookies rounded out the lunch fare. Close racing and fun are the goal for our local club racing and that was accomplished today. Thank you racers for your support. This was Greyson's first Trans Am race and also won the racer's choice award for a beautiful Purple Dodge Challenger #77. Congrats Greyson!

Final finishing order:

Place   Name            Round 1      Rounds 2 and 3.     Final lap total
1st. Racerbob               180                404                     584
2nd. Steven                  178               392                      570
3rd. Bill Bostic               174               391                     565
4th. Fly Racing (Craig)   167               380                     547
5th. Mike Guthrie           168              378                     546
6th. Howie                     167              361                     528
7th. DC Dynamo            168               348                     516
8th. Greyson                 136               296                     432

The 6th and final race of the Summer Sizzler Series was a dogfight to the end. The race was renamed the Columbia River twin 200's for this last race. 2 races, 5-minute heats and two chances to win. Dennis and Craig ventured down from Seattle to partake in this final race, and their participation was greatly appreciated. 5 local racers brought the total to seven, and we were off and running. Soft Tacos, break apart doughnuts and chips were the fare for the day. Each race had its own nuances, but the competition was close all day. Home track advantage ruled the day with Racerbob squeaking out the double win. The racing is getting tighter and tighter for the podium. Thank you all for making this first summer season series a success. This series will return next summer.
Full results on Facebook / Columbia River Slot Car Racers page.

Race #5 at the Gorge Raceway saw 6 racers come with their 4.5" Flexi NASCAR cars to do a little beating and banging around the tight and twisty layout for some Monday fun. The voltage was set for 10.5 volts for one round and 10 volts for round 2. The cars were fast, but more stable and drivable. The race program consisted of 2 rounds with 5 minute heats. Bill Bostic (Bad Billy) put on a clinic and spanked the field with a fast car and great driving. After the smoke cleared(not outside) the final results had some close battles. Soft Tacos and cookies were the fare for the day and a good time was had by all. Thank you to those who came to support out local club racing events.
Final Running Order:
         Name                     Round 1     Round 2        Total  Laps
1st. Bad Billy                     222            226              448
2nd. NakNak                     214            216              430
3rd. Flyin Bryan                 204            209              413
4th. Mike Guthrie               201            197               398
5th. Bill Henry                   193            181               374
6th. Bazowie                     159            166               325

A warm sunny morning had 5 hearty racers come and put the GT Prototype cars to the test at The Gorge Raceway. Sweet Saturday was the food theme as doughnuts and cookies were available in every type one could imagine. Practice had drivers prepping cars and parts flying of the shelf. Race time: 2, 5 minute rounds with 3 racers and 2 corner marshals at 11 volts. The racing was fast and furious with passing a premium challenge due to the size of these prototypes. A sweets break after round 1 made sure everybody was sugared up for the final round. Bob N. came home with the win, followed by flyin Bryan and Bill Bostic rounding out the podium Race #5 will be August 3rd, featuring the 4.5 inch Flexi NASCAR Cars. Looking forward to see you all at the next race.

Final Results:
Name           /                   Laps
1. NakNak                          319
2. Flyin Bryan                     304
3. Bad Billy                         298
4. Mike G.                          288
5. Bazowie                         273

Race #3 of the Summer Sizzler Series is in the books. 8 racers came to contest on the Gorge Raceway's tight and twisty track, with the Trans Am Series cars. The voltage was set at 11 volts which provided plenty of speed while making the cars easier to drive. 2 rounds with 4 minute heats provided some great side by side racing and the racing was close. 3rd through 6th were separated by only 5 laps, so every tenth of a lap mattered. Bob N. came home with the victory, followed by Flyin Bryan and Bad Billy. Thanks to those who brought Burritos, tacos and snacks. Nobody went away hungry. Thanks for your continued support of our local club racing programs.
Final corrected Results:
Name  /  Laps
1st: Bob N              336
2nd: Flyin Bryan     320
3rd: Bad Billy          302
4th: Bill Henry        299.5
5th: Mike G.           299.3
6th: Doc                 297
7th: Bazowie          277
8th: Howie             265

The Short Track Stockers were the class to race for race #2 of the Summer Sizzler Series. An untypical rainy day met 6 racers who came to once again tackle the Gorge Raceway's tight and twisty layout. Bazowie raced for the first time at the Gorge and steadily improved during the day as he got more and more laps under his belt. Bill Bostic brought an AMC Matador with a blazing fast chassis to post the days fastest lap of 5.3910 seconds. Action abounded as the program consisted of 3 racers on track for 5 minute heats. 2 rounds completed the days race program with Bob N. posting the win. I really enjoy the many different body styles that make up the class, which makes the day even more fun. Thank you for those who brought soft tacos, cookies and the Mexican dip with chips. No one went away hungry. The next race is Monday, July 6th and will feature the Trans Am class.

Final Results:

Name / Laps / Fast time.
1. Bob N.         305       5.550
2. Flyin Brian    294       5.685
3. Mike G.        285       5.720
4. Bad Billy       260       5.391
5. Bartman       239       6.505
6. Bazowie        235       6.359

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

Final Results: A Main
Name                  /                  laps
1. NakNak                             727
2. Courteous Curt                   697
3. The Stig (Michael)              687
4. JP                                     676
5. Mike G.                             673
6. Capt Chaos                        666
7. Bad Billy                            661

B Main
1. Timmy                              650
2. Herb                                 614
3. Bill Henry                          595
4. Stewmeat                         590
5. Professor Fate (Jim)           581
6. Ken P.                               547
7. Flyin Bryan                        50

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.