This will be the last time Can Am will be raced within the Columbia River Slot Car Racers spere of racing classes. It is not on the current rules page because scratch-built chassis are not allowed. Can Am will be part of the NWTS only. The bodies used in Can Am within PASER (.010 thickness), will be utilized into the 4" Flexi group at a later date, so keep those bodies handy. Thanks for your understanding.
1 June 27, 2025 4:46 pm
Topic: CanAm race at the Gorge Raceway October 25th, 2025 (0 replies, posted in Columbia River Slot Car Racers)
2 June 27, 2025 1:55 pm
Re: Columbia River Slot Car Racers Rules (1 replies, posted in Columbia River Slot Car Racers)
General Rules:
Bodies: All cars must be “color” painted (clear coat only is not acceptable), Include a painted/detailed vacuum formed/resin cast driver to scale, Interior cockpit tray that completely conceals the whole chassis, Numbers ½” tall located in three places, and must begin a race fully Intact/Complete, with no missing parts.
Unless otherwise specified for a specific class, bodies Must have both Stock front & rear windows installed.
Bodies may Not be stretched, have any material removed or be modified to fit a chassis, unless otherwise specified within the Body Modifications/Required section of a class.
*Note: Lane stickers to be put on windshield or at close proximity to, so Corner Marshall can see it.
Chassis: All brass chassis are Required to have beveled pan edges to protect the track surface from any damage. The chassis must Not be visible, or protrude past the body perimeter when viewed from above, or through the Drivers Compartment. Guide flags must Not extend past beyond the foremost part of any body when viewed from above.
Gears: Spur and Crown gears will have no less than (.040”) ground clearance. This rule is written to preserve and protect the track surface, as these gears can cause severe damage.
Motors: Group “Open” Only Super 16D Setups are allowed. Note: This motor group “allows” the use of both Chinese & American made Armatures. American made armatures “must” retain their original identification label. No outlaw arms of any kind are allowed. Blueprinting, Ball bearings/Bushings (both ends of motor) Armature and magnet replacement are allowed. Shunted brushes, Cobalt/Neo Magnets, Magnet Shimming, Rewinding/Dewinding of armatures are Not allowed.
Motors: Group “Standard” Super 16D motors (i.e. Super 16D Parma #502). ProSlot 2001, 2003, 2101. Note: This motor group “requires” the use of Chinese made Armatures only) Motor brushes/springs may be adjusted/replaced as needed. Armatures may be shimmed/coms trued. Shunted brushes/magnet shimming/Ball Bearings are Not allowed.
Motors: Group Hawk 7/FK (unserviceable motors) may be allowed in specific classes.
Tires: No Tire will be less than ¾” (.750”) in Diameter, excluding the 4.0 Flexi Class, or otherwise specified elsewhere.
Adding traction compound to your tires (ie gluing) is not allowed. Cleaning tires with solvents & softeners Are allowed however, they must be Completely Dry before placing the car on the track.
All four tires Must touch/roll on the track surface, and are Required to have Black sidewalls
Unless otherwise specified for a specific class, when viewed from above, all four tires must Not extend beyond the widest part of the wheel opening, when the chassis is at the center of lateral movement.
Front tires must Not be partially hidden by the front or rear of the stock/modified wheel well opening,
(this does Not include the “top” of the wheel well opening).
Track/Venue
Track gluing/preparation will only be performed by the track owner, unless otherwise requested.
Columbia River Slot Car Racers: Rules
GT Prototype
Date Last Modified: 6/25/2025
(To be used in conjunction with the General Rules)
Scale: 1/24, 1/25
Years: Any
Body Group: GT-1, Group C, Any Closed Coupe Prototype / any year (No open cockpits)
Body Height, Minimum: Must remain unaltered (Kit Stock)
Body Modifications/Required: Wheel wells May be trimmed for tire clearance. Body posts that are used to attach the body to the kit chassis May be removed.
Interior/Required: See General Rules.
Chassis: Scholer, 2Naste, Sloting Plus SP800001, Scaleauto SC-8001C or SC-8002C. 3/32”, 1/8” Axles allowed.
Chassis Modifications/Required: “Stock Kit included” Axle Housing brackets front & rear are Required. Side Pans May be bolted to the “Rattle” plate. “L” rails May be soldered to the side pans for body mounting. A custom/scratch built front pan May be added. The “Rattle” Plate May be strengthened with piano wire & JB Weld. A hole directly under the motor “on the chassis pan” May be cut for cooling. Holes May be reamed out to allow installation of American bushings & bolts/screws. Bushings May be glued/soldered in place. Wheel base May be extended with a Custom/Scratch built system. Axle bushings & Bearings may be used in the front & rear.
Configuration (Motor): Angle winder. sidewinder
Axles: 3/32”, 1/8” Axles are allowed.
Bushings/Bearings: Axle Ball Bearings, Oilite Bushings Are allowed both front & rear.
Gears: 48, 64 Pitch. Note: Gears must have a minimum of (.040”) ground clearance, See General Rules.
Ground Clearance, Minimum: Front (.055”) Rear (.055”)
Motors: “Standard” (See General Rules).
Tire/Dimension: Minimum tire diameter Front 13/16, (.8125”). Any tire / including “O” ring. Front tires may be coated for hardness. Minimum tire diameter Rear (.900”)
Tire/Wheel Maximum Track Width: Front / Rear: 3.25” Tire not to stick out of body more than .0625”
NASCAR (Late Model)
Date Last Modified: 6/25/25
(To be used in conjunction with the General Rules)
Scale: 1/24, 1/25
Year: 1980 to present.
Body Group: Replica of an American made NASCAR Sedan Note: ASA cars are Not Eligible.
Body Height, Minimum: 1/24 scale 1-17/20 (1.850”) Measured from the bottom of the chassis to (1/2”) behind the windshield. (Air dams excluded). 1/25 scale: Excluded from this rule, however, must remain at the (Factory Kit) height.
Body Modifications/Required: Bodies May be trimmed to remove part of the front spoiler and side air dams (to the stock valence height for proper track clearance).
Interior/Required: See General Rules.
Chassis: Bolt Together (i.e. 2NASTE).
Chassis Modifications/Required: Open.
Configuration (Motor): Angle winder, Sidewinder
Axles: 3/32”, 1/8”, Wire
Bushings/Bearings: Ball Bearings, Oilite Bushings Are allowed in both Front & Rear.
Gears: 48, 64 Pitch. Note: Gears must have a minimum of (.040”) ground clearance, See General Rules.
Ground Clearance, Minimum: Front (.055”) Rear (.055”)
Motors: “Standard”/ “Open”, (See General rules).
Tire/Dimension: No less than ¾” (.750) Must still meet the minimum (.055”) Ground Clearance.
Tire/Wheel Maximum Track Width: Width Will be determined by the selected body used.
Note: 1/25 cars rear tires are allowed to stick out past the outer edge of the wheel well a maximum of 3/32” (.09375) to allow .800 rear tires to be used. Fronts must remain within the wheel well outer edge. (See General Rules).
Trans Am
Date Last Modified: 6/6/24
(To be used in conjunction with the General Rules)
Scale: 1/24, 1/25
Years: 1965 to present.
Body Group: Only Cars raced and powered by V8 engines in the Trans Am Series (Convertibles are Not allowed).
Body Height, Minimum: Must remain unaltered (Kit Stock)
Body Modifications/Required: Wheel wells May be trimmed for tire clearance. Body posts that are used to attach the body to the kit chassis May be removed. Rear spoilers May be added with a maximum height of ¼” (.250”). Fender flares May be added to meet the maximum track width.
Interior/Required: See General Rules.
Chassis: Scholer, 2Naste, Sloting Plus SP800001, Scaleauto SC-8001C or SC-8002C. 3/32”, 1/8” Axles allowed.
Chassis Modifications/Required: “Stock Kit included” Axle Housing brackets front & rear are Required. Side Pans May be bolted to the “Rattle” plate. “L” rails May be soldered to the side pans for body mounting. A custom/scratch built front pan May be added. The “Rattle” Plate May be strengthened with piano wire & JB Weld. A hole directly under the motor “on the chassis pan” May be cut for cooling. Holes May be reamed out to allow installation of American bushings & bolts/screws. Bushings May be glued/soldered in place. Wheel base May be extended with a Custom/Scratch built system. Axle bushings & Bearings may be used in the front & rear.
Configuration (Motor): Angle winder.
Axles: 3/32”, 1/8” Axles are allowed.
Bushings/Bearings: Axle Ball Bearings, Oilite Bushings Are allowed both front & rear.
Gears: 48, 64 Pitch. Note: Gears must have a minimum of (.040”) ground clearance, See General Rules.
Ground Clearance, Minimum: Front (.055”) Rear (.055”)
Motors: “Standard” (See General Rules).
Tire/Dimension: Minimum tire diameter Front 15/16” (.9375”). Minimum tire width Front (.400”). Front tires may be coated for hardness. Minimum tire diameter Rear (.900”)
Tire/Wheel Maximum Track Width: Front (3.150”) With the addition of fender flares Only) Rear (3.250”) With the addition of fender flares Only). If fender flares are “Not” used, the body width, both front & rear will determine the maximum track width, See General Rules.
RTR Classes
Flexi 4.0”
Date Last Modified: 6/6/24
(To be used in conjunction with the General Rules)
Scale: 1/24
Years: Open
Body Group: Eligible Bodies include the LMP, GT1 & GTS, Group C. Note: JK-RTR (Race Ready) Bodies/Chassis are also eligible, and are available for purchase from PASER.
Body Height, Minimum: N/A
Body Modifications/Required: Painted style themes. The body Must cover the rear tires however, the tires May protrude from the body side, a maximum of (.020”.) Body Must completely cover the Guide Flag/Chassis, when viewed from top/front. Front wheel wells need Not be cut open/radiused to conceal the front wheels. Rear wheel well openings Must be cut open to reveal Both the Wheel & Tire. All clear windows Must remain intact.
Interior/Required: See General Rules.
Chassis: Any 4.0” wheel based Stamped Steel chassis. Chassis must Not exceed a 4.0” wheel base
Chassis Modifications/Required: Chassis must Not exceed a 4.0” wheel base. Chassis May be modified to accommodate a 1/8” Front axle. Chassis frame May be weighted, reinforced, bent, Motor Plate slotted. Lead Wire restraints, Pin Tubes to attach body (no longer than (1.25”) May be soldered to the chassis. Note: No other cutting Grinding, Modifications or Weighted Guide Flags, are allowed.
Configuration (Motor): “Standard” See General Rules.
Axles: Front 1/16” Rear 3/32”, 1/8” allowed.
Bushings/Bearings: Oilite Bushings Only. Note: May be glued/soldered in place.
Gears: 48,64 Pitch. Note: Gears must have a minimum of (.040”) ground clearance, See General Rules.
Ground Clearance, Minimum: Front (.047”) Rear (.055”).
Motors: “Standard” Including Hawk 7/FK (See General Rules). Note: Motor May be soldered, glued, silicone in place.
Tire/Dimension: Front 1/16” axles (O-Rings mounted on wheels) Note: Replacement oversized O-Rings May be Required to prevent a chassis (RTR included) from making contact with the track surface. Oversized O-Rings are made available from the parts department. Rear: Any tire combination May be used. Appropriate spacers may be used to achieve proper track.
Tire/Wheel Maximum Track Width: Front (3.25”) Rear (3.25”)
Flexi 4.5” NASCAR/Truck
Date Last Modified: 6/6/24
(To be used in conjunction with the General Rules)
Scale: 1/24
Years: Open
Body Group: Only Replicas of an American made NASCAR Sedan/Truck (No ASA cars).
Body Height, Minimum: (1.750”) Measured from the bottom of the chassis to the center of the roof line. Trucks (1.850”) Measured same as cars. All other body rules remain the same as cars.
Body Modifications/Required: Painted NASCAR style themes. Body Must completely cover the Guide Flag/Chassis, when viewed from top/front. Front wheel well openings Must be cut open/Radiused to reveal the Wheel Only as to allow for added body rigidity. Rear wheel well openings Must be cut open to reveal Both the Wheel & Tire. All clear windows must remain intact.
Interior/Required: See General Rules.
Chassis: Any 4.5” Wheel Based Stamped Steel Chassis.
Chassis Modifications/Required: Chassis must Not exceed a 4.5” wheelbase. Chassis May be modified to accommodate a 1/8” Front axle. Chassis frame May be weighted, reinforced, bent, Motor Plate slotted. Lead Wire restraints, Pin Tubes to attach body (no longer than (1.25”) May be soldered to the chassis. Note: No other cutting Grinding, Modifications or Weighted Guide Flags, are allowed.
Configuration (Motor): Angle winder.
Axles: Front (1/8” or 3/32”). Rear (1/8”) Only.
Bushings/Bearings: Oilites Only. May be Glued/Soldered in place
Gears: 48 Pitch Only. Note: Gears must have a minimum of (.040”) ground clearance, See General Rules.
Ground Clearance, Minimum: Front (.055) Rear (.055”) Note: Without the Guide Flag supporting the car.
Motors: “Standard” (See General Rules). Note: Motor May be soldered, glued, siliconed in place.
Tire/Dimension: Minimum Diameter Front (13/16” .8125”). Minimum width. (.375”). Minimum Diameter Rear (.750”). Note: Pro Track Daytona tires are the Required spec rear tire to be used in this class. CRSCR stocks & maintains an inventory of these required tires & sells them to racers at a discounted price.
Tire/Wheel Maximum Track Width: (3.25”). Appropriate spacers May be used to achieve proper track.
Womp (Stock)
Date Last Modified: 6/6/24
(To be used in conjunction with the General Rules)
Scale: 1/32”
Years: Open
Body Group: Eligible Bodies include: Group C, GTP, LMP, Sports Car, Can Am. Note: Clear Lexan Bodies Must be used. Note: Open Wheel F1, or sedan type bodies are not allowed.
Body Height, Minimum: N/A
Body Modifications/Required: N/A
Interior: See General Rules.
Chassis: Steel Womp Chassis Only.
Chassis Modifications/Required: Motor mount angle May be bent to improve the Pinion/Crown gear alignment. Motor Mount May be Ground/Modified to facilitate Motor Mount Screws orientation. Pin Tubes for Body mounting May be added/Soldered/Glued to the Chassis. Body Must mount solidly to the Chassis. Additional weight may Not be added to the Chassis in the way of Ballast, to improve the handling.
Configuration (Motor): Inline Only.
Axles: Front (1/8”) Rear (1/8”) (3/32”).
Bushings/Bearings: Oilite Bushings Only. Note: Oilite Bushings May be Glued/ Soldered in place.
Gears: 48 Pitch Only. Note: Gears must have a minimum of (.040”) ground clearance, See General Rules.
Ground Clearance, Minimum: Front (.047”) Rear (.047”) Note: The Crown Gear is included in the measurement.
Motors: Professor Motor PMTR1032 (Spec Motor) Only. Note: The PMTR1032 is a sealed/Not Serviceable end Bell Motor that replaces the Fox 10 Mabuchi FK Motor, and Must be used. PASER will stock and maintain an inventory of these motors for purchase. These legal motors Will carry the PASER identification mark. If you purchase a motor from another source, you Must have it inspected/approved & identified/marked as legal. It is suggested that you purchase your motor from PASER, to eliminate any confusion.
Tire/Dimension: (Front) Stock Parma O-Ring, or equivalent Must be used, and mounted on the original stock wheels. Note: Front wheels May roll independently of each other. (Rear) Any Rear tire May be used, as long as a minimum Ground Clearence of (.047”) is maintained.
Tire/Wheel Maximum Track Width: Front (2.50”) Rear (2.50”)
Production Open Class
This is an Open Class for production type 1/32 cars.
Must use chassis and injection molded bodies available from retail manufacturers. Scratchbuilt chassis, brass or plastic, are NOT allowed.
Potential car brands include Revoslot, NSR, Thunderslot, Slot.it, etc. The original chassis must be used.
Chassis must use the original injection molded plastic body it was original fit with. Must retain the original complete interior.
Motor is open. (Rob's Redline Raceway is a FAST track! Higher RPM motors than those supplied in the production cars may be suitable i.e 30K +?).
3 June 4, 2025 3:53 pm
Topic: Patriot Grand Prix, 2025 (0 replies, posted in PASER)
2025 Patriot Grand Prix, September 13th - Springwater Raceway.
Class: GT Prototype
Basic rules:
2 NASTE chassis or similar.
Rear tire minimum. .910
Front tire minimum - .7/8. Any axle and style tire including O-rings.
Bodies: Any body off the GT-1 list or any similar style body / any year.
"Standard" Chinese S-16 motors as per the PASER rules. (No American Arms)
Minimum racers required:12.
If minimum not met, race moves to The Gorge Raceway. Cut off date: September 1st, 2025.
GT Prototype basic body list:
1. Nissan R390 GT-1
2. Mercedes CLK GTR
3. Sauber Mercedes C9 *
4. Jaguar XJRM-8-LM
5. Jaguar XJR-9 IMSA
6. Charge Mazda 767B
7. Porsche 911 GT-1
8. Porsche GT-1 EVO
9. Nissan R 88C
10. Toyota 88C
11. Porsche 956
12. Toyota 88C LM
13. Jaguar XJR-9LM
14. Toyota GT-1 TS020 *
15. Monogram Ford Mustang GTP *
16. Tamiya Porsche 962 *
17. Tamtech Mustang Probe GTP *
18. Tamtech BMW GTP
* Represents bodies that will fit a NWTS 962 chassis with little or no modifications.
4 June 4, 2025 3:50 pm
Topic: 2025-2026 OSCAR schedule (0 replies, posted in OSCAR)
OSCAR schedule:
September 26th-27th,2025, Sportscars - Sparetime Raceway.
October 10th-11th, 2025. Superstocks - Tom's World Raceway
November 7th-8th,2025, Late Model NASCAR - Checkered Flag Raceway
April 17th-18th,2026 Trans-Am - Springwater Raceway
May 8th-9th,2026 Late Model NASCAR - Tom's World Raceway
5 May 18, 2025 1:22 pm
Topic: OSCAR NASCAR - 5/17/2025 (0 replies, posted in Tom's World)
This edition of the annual “Dale Earnhardt Memorial” at Tom’s World Raceway will be remembered by all who attended. 15 racers came to test each one’s skill on the fast and technical track layout. It was a day of excellent side by side racing, spectacular crashes, (with a lot of flying parts and one flying car, mine), gear failures (more than anyone cared to count), an injured driver, happened before the race and great food provided by Susan. There was even a little controversy which was caused by human error. This race had it all.
The race started with qualifying, followed by setting the starting positions for the Xfinity group and the Cup group, the fastest group. The Xfinity class was supposed to run 4-minute heats, 4 times through but an error had racers going 3 times through. It was spotted too late to make a change, so the race was completed with 3 rotations. The cup race went off as planned with 4 rotations. The race had 8 racers in each event. The winner of the Xfinity race moved up to the Cup race to make 8 racers in that event. Thank you, Tom and Susan, for another successful race event.
Fast qualifier: Monster Mayea – 7.2774132
Xfinity race winner: Nikki Johnson 327 laps. (Stew Meat moved up to the Cup main: 336 laps)
Cup winner: Curtious Curt – 484 laps.
Best Appearing Car: #28 black/silver Monte Carlo.
6 May 18, 2025 1:20 pm
Topic: OSCAR NASCAR - Tom's World Raceway 5/17/2025 (0 replies, posted in OSCAR)
This edition of the annual “Dale Earnhardt Memorial” at Tom’s World Raceway will be remembered by all who attended. 15 racers came to test each one’s skill on the fast and technical track layout. It was a day of excellent side by side racing, spectacular crashes, (with a lot of flying parts and one flying car, mine), gear failures (more than anyone cared to count), an injured driver, happened before the race and great food provided by Susan. There was even a little controversy which was caused by human error. This race had it all.
The race started with qualifying, followed by setting the starting positions for the Xfinity group and the Cup group, the fastest group. The Xfinity class was supposed to run 4-minute heats, 4 times through but an error had racers going 3 times through. It was spotted too late to make a change, so the race was completed with 3 rotations. The cup race went off as planned with 4 rotations. The race had 8 racers in each event. The winner of the Xfinity race moved up to the Cup race to make 8 racers in that event. Thank you, Tom and Susan, for another successful race event.
Fast qualifier: Monster Mayea – 7.2774132
Xfinity race winner: Nikki Johnson 327 laps. (Stew Meat moved up to the Cup main: 336 laps)
Cup winner: Curtious Curt – 484 laps.
Best Appearing Car: #28 black/silver Monte Carlo.
7 May 8, 2025 11:29 am
Re: Plans so far for the 2026 season. (20 replies, posted in Northwest True Scale Racers)
Scheduling can be a challenging thing to navigate with this many tracks to race at, I am planning a track owners meeting sometime in June. I am waiting until Bill Bostic gets home. I will send out an email or text as soon as I can after I talk to Bill. It will be all 4 of us track owners to prevent scheduling races at the same time. I know you don't care about the OSCAR races, but those can impact the schedule too. Bob Hanna is has scheduled a special OSCAR race on September 27th at Sparetime Raceway in Roseburg. Looking forward to getting together and getting the schedule worked out.
8 May 6, 2025 6:03 pm
Topic: PASER Monday, May 5th,2025 (0 replies, posted in PASER)
It was a warm spring night for the PASER Monday race at Rob's Redline Raceway. A total of 8 racers spread out over 3 classes of cars provided a fun night of close racing. As racers get accustomed to Rob's tight but very fast track layout, the list has started to grow of contenders for the win. The lap totals are getting tighter and tighter together. There was some great side by side racing tonight. Thanks Rob for providing the venue, developing new friendships and providing great pizza and most importantly.......a fun time. First up were the increasingly fun and competitive Womps, followed the the blazing fast 4 inch Flexi's and the night completed with the Open Production class. 3 PASER Weener Winner points were up for grabs. Bob N. won the Womp and 4 inch Flexi races and Mike Guthrie led the way in the open production race.
The final results:
Name/laps
Womps:
1. NakNak / Bob N. - 155.3
2, Rob - 155.0
3. Mike G. - 154
4. Doc - 146.5
5. Elliot B. - 146.1
6. Kona - 127
7. Gerry - 108
4 Inch Flexi:
1. NakNak - 193
2. Rob - 190
3. Steven - 186
4. Doc - 185
5. Elliot B - 183
6. Mike G. - 182
7. Gerry - 152
8. Kona - 149
Open Production:
1. Mike G. – 159
2. Doc – 157
3. NakNak – 148
4. Steven – 147
5. Rob – 145
6. Elliot B - 125
9 May 6, 2025 5:52 pm
Topic: PASER Monday, May 5th, 2025 (0 replies, posted in Rob's Redline Raceway)
It was a warm spring night for the PASER Monday race at Rob's Redline Raceway. A total of 8 racers spread out over 3 classes of cars provided a fun night of close racing. As racers get accustomed to Rob's tight but very fast track layout, the list has started to grow of contenders for the win. The lap totals are getting tighter and tighter together. There was some great side by side racing tonight. Thanks Rob for providing the venue, developing new friendships and providing great pizza and most importantly.......a fun time. First up were the increasingly fun and competitive Womps, followed the the blazing fast 4 inch Flexi's and the night completed with the Open Production class. 3 PASER Weener Winner points were up for grabs. Bob N. won the Womp and 4 inch Flexi races and Mike Guthrie led the way in the open production race.
The final results:
Name/laps
Womps:
1. NakNak / Bob N. - 155.3
2, Rob - 155.0
3. Mike G. - 154
4. Doc - 146.5
5. Elliot B. - 146.1
6. Kona - 127
7. Gerry - 108
4 Inch Flexi:
1. NakNak - 193
2. Rob - 190
3. Steven - 186
4. Doc - 185
5. Elliot B - 183
6. Mike G. - 182
7. Gerry - 152
8. Kona - 149
Open Production:
1. Mike G. – 159
2. Doc – 157
3. NakNak – 148
4. Steven – 147
5. Rob – 145
6. Elliot B - 125
10 May 6, 2025 5:47 pm
Re: Plans so far for the 2026 season. (20 replies, posted in Northwest True Scale Racers)
I get it about getting your season done by the end of May, I question scheduling 4 races with 2 Saturdays in May. That does not leave much for the rest of us to schedule anything without completely overloading the calendar. Just my 2 cents.
11 April 30, 2025 7:49 pm
Re: OSCAR Sportscars 4/26/2025 (16 replies, posted in OSCAR)
Thanks Bill for the excellent coverage of the race. I will never forget how fun this event was to put on and race in. A win is just icing on the cake.
12 April 30, 2025 7:46 pm
Topic: OSCAR Sportscars 4/26/2025 (0 replies, posted in Springwater Raceway)
The OSCAR Sportscars returned to Springwater Raceway for the first time since November 2022.
19 racers came from not only the Portland / Vancouver vicinity, bur also from Bend, OR, Roseburg, OR and Seatle WA. Bob Hanna, owner of Sparetime Raceway in Roseburg, OR made the trek to participate and renew some old friendships. Kirk Smith, a local legend, provided his tech savvy and performed the duties of tech inspector and co-race director. It takes a team of people to pull a race with off with the nuances and challenges of utilizing all 8 lanes of Springwater Raceway. This was the first attempt to race on all 8 lanes since the track opened in 2019. With 19 racers, the group is divided into the “A” main and “B” main.
Qualifying, a 1-minute session with the fastest lap recorded for each racer determined which main event the racer would participate in. The race director would split the field in half. The starting position for each racer is chosen from the fastest time to the slowest time in each group. 10 racers would compete in the “B” main, and the winner would have to opportunity to move up the “A” main. The “A” main would consist of 10 racers competing for the overall win. The race consisted of 2 rounds of racing for each racer in both the “A” and “B” mains.
Each racer would have 64 minutes of drive time, except for the “B” main winner. That racer would have 128 minutes of drive time. Bob Hanna, who won the “B” main, moved up to the “A” main. The Stig, Aka Michael Mitchell, was awarded the “B” main win. Both mains had close racing, bad crashes, cars flying off the track and broker racecars, then…….the power went out during the “B” main and everything came to a screeching halt and a dark, dead race program. What to do? Eat……. The group moved from the dark racetrack to a dining area with windows and we all ate lunch. The power came back on just as we were finishing lunch. Back to racing!!!!! Except, the prior unfinished race was lost. Every effort was made to bring it back. Nothing worked. It was decided to run 1 round to determine the “B” main winner. The “A” main went off as planned and the race was completed by 5pm. Plaques were awarded for 1st through 4th in each of the mains, fast qualifier, and racer’s choice.
The hard luck, to bad for you, bummer award was a choice of rear tires for having such misfortune and trials.
The results:
Fast qualifier: Tom Street – 5.309
“B” main winner: Bob Hanna 321.2 laps
“A” main winner: NakNak, Bob N. 659.9 laps
Racer’s Choice: Bob N. – White Enzo Ferrari
Hard Luck award: Bill Henry.
Thank you are strong enough, words, for how much I appreciate each and every person involved with this event.
The final statistics:
Qualifying results: (Seconds)
1. Terrible Tommy - 5.309
2. Stewmeat – 5.346
3. NakNak – 5.409
4. HO Mike – 5.555
5. Mike Guthrie – 5.593
6. Courteous Curt – 5.595
7. DC Dynamo – 5.605
8. The Korbinator – 5.606
9. Bill henry – 5.722
10. Captain Chaos – 5.727
11. Bartman – 5.806
12. Bad Billy – 5.812
13. Good Bob – 5.878
14. The Stig – 6.007
15. Forrest Not Gump – 6.054
16. Jimmy Falkens -6.055
17. Kevin Lewis – 6.062
18. Al (Meat) – 6.091
19. Professor Fate – 6.412
“B” Main results:
Name / Laps
Highest lap total: moved up to the “A” main; Bob Hanna – 321.2.
1. The Stig – 304.9
2. Bartman – 297.4
3. Captain Chaos – 296.5
4. Al (Meat) – 289.0
5. Jimmy Falkens – 287.9
6. Professor Fate – 273.7
7. Kevin Lewis – 267.7
8. Bad Billy – 265.3
9. Forrest Not Gump – 255.2
“A” Main:
1. NakNak – 659.9
2. Good Bob (Bob Hanna) – 616.6
3. HO Mike – 612.8
4. Mike Guthrie – 612.5
5. DC Dynamo – 608.4
6. Courteous Curt – 587.4
7. Stewmeat – 587.3
8. The Korbinator – 574.4
9. Terrible Tommy – 559.4
10. Bill Henry – 203.0
Lap Totals Report: OSCAR Sportscars 4/26/2025
A Main:
Racer L1 L1 L2 L2 L3 L3 4 L4 L5 L5 L6 L6 L7 L7 L8 L8 TOTAL
Red Red Whi Whi Grn Grn Org Org Blu Blu Yel Yel Pur Pur Blk Blk
1 NakNak 39 41 43 42 43 41 42 43 42 42 42 41 40 36 41 41 659.9
2. Good Bob 41 40 38 38 41 40 37 35 41 37 40 39 41 32 38 38 616.6
3. HO Mike 35 37 41 40 40 40 40 41 36 35 36 37 39 39 39 37 612.8
4. Mike Guthrie 38 36 39 40 39 40 39 39 39 40 36 39 40 38 34 36 612.5
5. DC Dynamo 37 39 39 39 37 41 34 38 38 40 35 38 39 9 37 38 608.4
6. Courteous Curt 39 39 41 40 40 40 39 38 38 40 36 0 38 41 40 38 587.4
7. Stewmeat 40 41 39 40 41 39 39 39 42 32 41 37 20 34 26 37 587.3
8. Korbinator 39 39 39 38 41 40 41 2 36 40 39 31 38 40 38 33 574.6
9. Terrible Tommy 39 38 42 39 31 39 0 40 35 40 29 36 6 38 30 34 559.4
10. Bill henry 31 0 22 0 0 0 39 0 0 0 39 0 35 0 37 0 203.0
13 April 27, 2025 9:49 pm
Topic: OSCAR Sportscars 4/26/2025 (16 replies, posted in OSCAR)
The OSCAR Sportscars returned to Springwater Raceway for the first time since November 2022.
19 racers came from not only the Portland / Vancouver vicinity, bur also from Bend, OR, Roseburg, OR and Seatle WA. Bob Hanna, owner of Sparetime Raceway in Roseburg, OR made the trek to participate and renew some old friendships. Kirk Smith, a local legend, provided his tech savvy and performed the duties of tech inspector and co-race director. It takes a team of people to pull a race with off with the nuances and challenges of utilizing all 8 lanes of Springwater Raceway. This was the first attempt to race on all 8 lanes since the track opened in 2019. With 19 racers, the group is divided into the “A” main and “B” main.
Qualifying, a 1-minute session with the fastest lap recorded for each racer determined which main event the racer would participate in. The race director would split the field in half. The starting position for each racer is chosen from the fastest time to the slowest time in each group. 10 racers would compete in the “B” main, and the winner would have to opportunity to move up the “A” main. The “A” main would consist of 10 racers competing for the overall win. The race consisted of 2 rounds of racing for each racer in both the “A” and “B” mains.
Each racer would have 64 minutes of drive time, except for the “B” main winner. That racer would have 128 minutes of drive time. Bob Hanna, who won the “B” main, moved up to the “A” main. The Stig, Aka Michael Mitchell, was awarded the “B” main win. Both mains had close racing, bad crashes, cars flying off the track and broker racecars, then…….the power went out during the “B” main and everything came to a screeching halt and a dark, dead race program. What to do? Eat……. The group moved from the dark racetrack to a dining area with windows and we all ate lunch. The power came back on just as we were finishing lunch. Back to racing!!!!! Except, the prior unfinished race was lost. Every effort was made to bring it back. Nothing worked. It was decided to run 1 round to determine the “B” main winner. The “A” main went off as planned and the race was completed by 5pm. Plaques were awarded for 1st through 4th in each of the mains, fast qualifier, and racer’s choice.
The hard luck, to bad for you, bummer award was a choice of rear tires for having such misfortune and trials.
The results:
Fast qualifier: Tom Street – 5.309
“B” main winner: Bob Hanna 321.2 laps
“A” main winner: NakNak, Bob N. 659.9 laps
Racer’s Choice: Bob N. – White Enzo Ferrari
Hard Luck award: Bill Henry.
Thank you are strong enough, words, for how much I appreciate each and every person involved with this event.
The final statistics:
Qualifying results: (Seconds)
1. Terrible Tommy - 5.309
2. Stewmeat – 5.346
3. NakNak – 5.409
4. HO Mike – 5.555
5. Mike Guthrie – 5.593
6. Courteous Curt – 5.595
7. DC Dynamo – 5.605
8. The Korbinator – 5.606
9. Bill henry – 5.722
10. Captain Chaos – 5.727
11. Bartman – 5.806
12. Bad Billy – 5.812
13. Good Bob – 5.878
14. The Stig – 6.007
15. Forrest Not Gump – 6.054
16. Jimmy Falkens -6.055
17. Kevin Lewis – 6.062
18. Al (Meat) – 6.091
19. Professor Fate – 6.412
“B” Main results:
Name / Laps
Highest lap total: moved up to the “A” main; Bob Hanna – 321.2.
1. The Stig – 304.9
2. Bartman – 297.4
3. Captain Chaos – 296.5
4. Al (Meat) – 289.0
5. Jimmy Falkens – 287.9
6. Professor Fate – 273.7
7. Kevin Lewis – 267.7
8. Bad Billy – 265.3
9. Forrest Not Gump – 255.2
“A” Main:
1. NakNak – 659.9
2. Good Bob (Bob Hanna) – 616.6
3. HO Mike – 612.8
4. Mike Guthrie – 612.5
5. DC Dynamo – 608.4
6. Courteous Curt – 587.4
7. Stewmeat – 587.3
8. The Korbinator – 574.4
9. Terrible Tommy – 559.4
10. Bill Henry – 203.0
Lap Totals Report: OSCAR Sportscars 4/26/2025
A Main:
Racer L1 L1 L2 L2 L3 L3 4 L4 L5 L5 L6 L6 L7 L7 L8 L8 TOTAL
Red Red Whi Whi Grn Grn Org Org Blu Blu Yel Yel Pur Pur Blk Blk
1 NakNak 39 41 43 42 43 41 42 43 42 42 42 41 40 36 41 41 659.9
2. Good Bob 41 40 38 38 41 40 37 35 41 37 40 39 41 32 38 38 616.6
3. HO Mike 35 37 41 40 40 40 40 41 36 35 36 37 39 39 39 37 612.8
4. Mike Guthrie 38 36 39 40 39 40 39 39 39 40 36 39 40 38 34 36 612.5
5. DC Dynamo 37 39 39 39 37 41 34 38 38 40 35 38 39 9 37 38 608.4
6. Courteous Curt 39 39 41 40 40 40 39 38 38 40 36 0 38 41 40 38 587.4
7. Stewmeat 40 41 39 40 41 39 39 39 42 32 41 37 20 34 26 37 587.3
8. Korbinator 39 39 39 38 41 40 41 2 36 40 39 31 38 40 38 33 574.6
9. Terrible Tommy 39 38 42 39 31 39 0 40 35 40 29 36 6 38 30 34 559.4
10. Bill henry 31 0 22 0 0 0 39 0 0 0 39 0 35 0 37 0 203.0
14 April 15, 2025 3:23 pm
Re: GT-1 / Group C race: 4/12/2025 (3 replies, posted in Gorge Raceway)
Thanks for posting the pictures. It really adds to the impact of the race.
15 April 13, 2025 5:35 am
Topic: GT-1 / Group C race: 4/12/2025 (3 replies, posted in Gorge Raceway)
The first running of the PASER, GT-1 / Group C class, at the Gorge Raceway was a success. Nine racers and Doug, who came to observe and help corner marshal, came to have an afternoon of fun, snacks and a little racing to see if this is a possible class to be added in the future. The close racing and a variety of different cars made the event even more enjoyable. Thank you all for coming. The final results had places 3 through 8 separated by only 8 laps. Now that's some close racing! Now......The final results:
Name / laps
1. Racerbob 337.2
2. Bad Billy 306.3
3. Al (Meat) 297.6
4. Mike G. 295.3
5. Bill Henry 291.5
6. Howie 290.7
7. Steve 289.1
8. Bartman 264.2
9. Ken 212.9
16 April 13, 2025 5:34 am
Topic: GT-1 / Group C race at The Gorge Raceway 4/12/2025 (0 replies, posted in PASER)
The first running of the PASER, GT-1 / Group C class, at the Gorge Raceway was a success. Nine racers and Doug, who came to observe and help corner marshal, came to have an afternoon of fun, snacks and a little racing to see if this is a possible class to be added in the future. The close racing and a variety of different cars made the event even more enjoyable. Thank you all for coming. The final results had places 3 through 8 separated by only 8 laps. Now that's some close racing! Now......The final results:
Name / laps
1. Racerbob 337.2
2. Bad Billy 306.3
3. Al (Meat) 297.6
4. Mike G. 295.3
5. Bill Henry 291.5
6. Howie 290.7
7. Steve 289.1
8. Bartman 264.2
9. Ken 212.9
17 April 1, 2025 3:06 pm
Topic: Odd Monday at Rob's Redline Raceway March 31st,2025 (0 replies, posted in PASER)
The PASER Monday at Rob's Redline Raceway saw a hearty group of 6 racers come to hone their skills and have an evening of pizza, fun and some great racing. I had trouble with Race Coordinator to set up a 3 racer rotation and reverted to Trackmate and got the show on the road. First up: Womps. This class is helping racers hone their craft because the cars can be very unforgiving. Driver control and patience rule.......? The Flexi class saw a well prepared track surface and these cars were FAST! The results are showing the competition is getting closer and closer each race. Thanks Rob for hosting and the Pizza! Bob N. came away with wins in both classes and added 2 hash marks to the Weener Winner Cup.
WOMP class:
Bob N. (NakNak) 155.9
Rob 155.4
Mike G. 151
Bill Henry 146
Gerry 119
Kona 118
4 inch Flexi:
Bob N. (NakNak) 199
Bill henry 183
Mike G. 181
Gerry 154
Kona 152
Rob 20
18 February 22, 2025 4:27 pm
Topic: 4 Inch Flexi's 2/22/2025 (4 replies, posted in Gorge Raceway)
What a day for racing 4 Inch Flexi cars at The Gorge Raceway. Thank you for coming out and supporting our local club tracks. Without you, we would not and could not have 1/24 scale racing here in the Portland / Vancouver area. 9 racers came to test their skills and have snacks, pizza, refreshments and most important, a fun time. Gerry had to leave early and Jim, who came to observe, stepped up and ran the 3rd round with his own Flexi car and did a great job.. Thanks Jim. Looking forward to having you race with the group again. As always, The Gorge Raceway presents it's own set of challenges. Many of these racers are getting faster and faster, so the competition gets closer and closer. The race program consisted of 3 rounds of racing with 3.5 minute heats. Each racer had 42 minutes of driving time. Plaques were awarded for places 1-3.
The final Results show who's climbing up the finishing order, you know who you are, and either made the podium, or right on the brink.
The final results:
Name / Laps
Racerbob 490.4
Bad Billy 471.8
Rico (Chet) 451.7
Mike Guthrie 437.8
Al (Meat) 415.1
Bartman 402.2
Bill Henry 396.0
Jordan B. 358.8
Gerry / Jim 343.3
19 February 22, 2025 4:23 pm
Topic: 4 Inch Flexi's at The Gorge Raceway 2/22/2025 (0 replies, posted in PASER)
What a day for racing 4 Inch Flexi cars at The Gorge Raceway. Thank you for coming out and supporting our local club tracks. Without you, we would not and could not have 1/24 scale racing here in the Portland / Vancouver area. 9 racers came to test their skills and have snacks, pizza, refreshments and most important, a fun time. Gerry had to leave early and Jim, who came to observe, stepped up and ran the 3rd round with his own Flexi car and did a great job.. Thanks Jim. Looking forward to having you race with the group again. As always, The Gorge Raceway presents it's own set of challenges. Many of these racers are getting faster and faster, so the competition gets closer and closer. The race program consisted of 3 rounds of racing with 3.5 minute heats. Each racer had 42 minutes of driving time. Plaques were awarded for places 1-3.
The final Results show who's climbing up the finishing order, you know who you are, and either made the podium, or right on the brink.
The final results:
Name / Laps
Racerbob 490.4
Bad Billy 471.8
Rico (Chet) 451.7
Mike Guthrie 437.8
Al (Meat) 415.1
Bartman 402.2
Bill Henry 396.0
Jordan B. 358.8
Gerry / Jim 343.3
20 December 21, 2024 10:18 pm
Topic: Race addition: OSCAR Sports Cars (7 replies, posted in OSCAR)
Get your OSCAR Sports Cars dusted off..............On April 26th, 2025, Springwater Raceway will host an OSCAR Sports Car race. Practice will be on Friday, April 25th, 2025 from 4-8 pm. Doors open Saturday at 8am, Tech at 9:30 followed by qualifying. Race to start immediately after starting assignments. Cost is $15.00 and includes lunch. Pre-registration has been fulfilled. Thank you.
1. Bob N. (NakNak)
2. Bill Bostic
3. Mike Guthrie
4. Bart Ouchida (Bartman)
5. Tom Street
6. Professor Fate
7. The Stig
8. Chris
9. Stewart Wall
10. Zack Morgan
11. Al Christensen
12. Forrest Not Gump
13. Mike Leech
14. Bill Henry
15. Courteous Curt
16. Bob Hanna
17 Jimmy Folkens
21 December 3, 2024 7:44 am
Topic: 2NASTE NASCAR (0 replies, posted in PASER)
Potential 2NASTE NASCAR rules:
Basic PASER rules apply.
Body: Any 1/25 - 1/24 body raced in NASCAR from 1960-2012. Body to be kit stock, no cutting of body. Maximum body width - 3.10 inches. No slab-sides / Gen 6 / Next Gen bodies. Class to be divided as follows. Early: 1960-1968 full-size. Mid: 1969-1979 full or mid-size. Late: 1980-2012 any.
Wheel wells may be enlarged for tire clearance. Tire may not stick out past wheel opening.
Chassis 2NASTE or similar. No scratch-builts.
Axles. 1/8, 3/32, wire. Bearings allowed front and rear.
Tires: Rears: min. - 900
Fronts: min. - 7/8
Gears: 64 pitch
Motor: :Standard Super 16. Chinese arms only.
Modified 5/10/25
This NOT an official class for PASER.
22 October 14, 2024 7:58 am
Topic: PASER Saturday 10/12/2024 (1 replies, posted in Gorge Raceway)
PASER's Outlaw Sportsman class is a place for racers to be creative and innovative within a limited set of parameters, to achieve a goal of seeing ideas become reality. That is the foundation of the PASER club's commitment to scratch built chassis. Saturday, October 12th saw 10 racers come to put their ideas to the test. One racer had his chassis break during practice, but stayed to help corner marshal and spend time with the group. The sharing of ideas and helping each other tune their cars and offer driving tips is showing up with racers getting better and better tackling The Gorge Raceway. Thank you to everyone who came to race and support local club racing.
The final results:
Race 1
Name Laps
1st. Racerbob 132.1
2nd. Bad Billy 127.6
3rd. Herb 121.3
4th. Rico (Chet) 121.2
5th. Bartman 113.1
6th. Mike 109.1
7th, Fearless Frank 106.1
8th. TimBa 104.6
9th. Ken 93.6
Race 2
1st. Racerbob 135.1
2nd. Herb 125.3
3rd. Fearless Frank 109.6
4th. Bartman 109.0
5th. Mike 107.1
6th. TimBa 98.1
23 September 24, 2024 2:34 pm
Topic: First PASER Monday (2 replies, posted in Gorge Raceway)
The first PASER Monday event took place 9/23/2024. The day was divided into 2 sessions. The first session had 5 racers competing in 2 races. Womps and 4" Flexi's. The format had 2 racers go head to head with 3 corner marshals. The tight and twisty Gorge Raceway always tests one's skillset while getting back into a groove after a summer off. The evening session did not have enough racers to put a race on, but valuable practice time was taken advantage of. The final results:
Womps.
Name Laps
1st. Racerbob 76.1
2nd. Bad Billy 67.7
3rd. Mike Guthrie 64.5
4th. Jerry W. 57.1
5th. Tiny Tim 54.3
4 Inch Flexi:
1st. Racerbob 91.0
2nd. Bad Billy 83.1
3rd. Mike Guthrie 74.8
4th. Jerry W. 67.1
5th. Tiny Tim 64.1
This was Mike Guthrie's first race at The Gorge. Congrats Mike. Thank you to those who came out.
24 July 25, 2024 8:49 pm
Re: Race Announcement: 2024 Patriot 500 (3 replies, posted in PASER)
Thanks Bill,
25 July 15, 2024 8:54 pm
Topic: Race Announcement: 2024 Patriot 500 (3 replies, posted in PASER)
Important Update: The 2024 edition of the Patriot 500 will be held, September 14th, 2024 at Springwater Raceway. This race will have a new configuration this year. The class will be PASER Late Model NASCAR. The race will be divided into 2 categories. Angle winder and inline. All cars will race together and will be scored on separate tally sheets. Plaques will be awarded for 1st, 2nd and 3rd for each category. The overall winner will receive a separate award. The inline group will include cars from OSCAR, PASER and Classic NASCAR. Angle winders will include PASER and NWTS legal NASCARs. The motor rule for all cars will be any Super-16D. This includes American Arms and Chinese Arms. Exclusions for Super-16 motors are in the PASER motor rules. Heat lengths and number of rotations will depend on number of entries. I will track the pre-entries on this forum page.
Thank you for your cooperation. Doors open at 9am, Tech at 10am, race starts at 10:30. Cost is $15.00 / includes lunch.
NOTE: Springwater Raceway will be open for practice on Friday, September 13th, from 4-8 pm.
Pre-Registration:
1. Bob Nakamura
2. Kirk Smith
3. Bill Bostic
4. Herb McRobert
5. Rico Locati
6. Dennis Cook
8. Fly Racing
9. Jerry Weddle
9. Bart Ouchida
10. Beau Carter
11. Patrick Hurley
12. Bomber
13. Professor Fate (Jim)
14. The Stig (Michael)
15. Chris
16. Gary Klein
17. Gary Tipton