Re: NASTE Odd Thursday Night Racing Rules & Current Thread

Race results from Feb. 1st race:

http://www.naste.org/members/bill/RRR02082024a.jpg

http://www.naste.org/members/bill/RRR02082024b.jpg

http://www.naste.org/members/bill/RRR02082024c.jpg

Re: NASTE Odd Thursday Night Racing Rules & Current Thread

Race report for 2/15/23.
we had 6 racers make it out to do battle On Al's track. Up 1st was classic sport car and Doc showed up with scratch bult zerex special.
on a side winder brass chassis and the car was hooked up and took the win. there was very close race for 2nd Rico was able to take 2nd with a fly 250lm and just 3 tenth back from Rico was David in a Doc tuned 250lm. one little off by David allowed Rico to  take the 2nd step.
Next was slot it/Policar, Doc was able to repeat and take the win 2nd was once again a battle between Al gt40 and Rico's Ferrari 330 P4 if not for a rough red lane were nothing went right for Rico it could have been a whole different outcome in the finish order. but Al hung on and was able to take 2nd followed by Rico . That was it 4 the night Few stayed around and did some tuning on our revo slots for the next round of points races. full race results are to be posted

http://www.naste.org/members/bill/rrr02152024a.jpg

http://www.naste.org/members/bill/rrr02152024b.jpg

The secondnidator

2,028 (edited by docdoom March 1, 2024 2:54 pm)

Re: NASTE Odd Thursday Night Racing Rules & Current Thread

Well one more odd Thursday  race has come  and gone. We had 6 racers make it out to battle on Al's man cave  track. Up 1st was Trans Am. We were little easy on the rule set  if  the car had a 18k  motor We let them run.we had a mix of 3d printed, brass and messaged  stock chassis running  tonight. Doc took the win with a stock chassis Scalextric  camero  with all slot it up grades followed  by Al with another equallly Scalextric  equipped  car followed by Rico and  greg tied then mitch with 3d printed Cuda chassis. Next was Revo slots and after we we figured out why Rico car sounded like a cat in heat. It amazing what few drops of oil will do..... we were off and racing. After much thought Doc decided  to stick with is trusted Dodge Viper and not run the new Vett. His wise decision  payed of with a commanding  win followed  by a very happy Greg in 2nd and a rejected  Al in 3rd.  Al spent days getting his car ready for the race.he had a car that could of taken the win but to many forced offs and few helped offs cost him time and laps on the track..next up was open and Doc put in a blistering opening heat  and never looked back and pulled out the broom for the night. Al was 2nd followed by Ricco in 3rd. Back to back odd Thursday  up next is LA Mans and group c. See you all at the track.

Race results from February 29, 2024

http://www.naste.org/members/bill/rrr02292024a.jpg

http://www.naste.org/members/bill/rrr02292024b.jpg

http://www.naste.org/members/bill/rrr02292024c.jpg

The secondnidator

Re: NASTE Odd Thursday Night Racing Rules & Current Thread

9.5 hours before the party begins..

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Race results from the March 7th race.

http://www.naste.org/members/bill/rrr03072024a.jpg

http://www.naste.org/members/bill/rrr03072024b.jpg

http://www.naste.org/members/bill/rrr03072024c.jpg

2,031 (edited by docdoom March 8, 2024 10:25 am)

Re: NASTE Odd Thursday Night Racing Rules & Current Thread

wb0s wrote:

Race results from the March 7th race.

http://www.naste.org/members/bill/rrr03072024a.jpg

http://www.naste.org/members/bill/rrr03072024b.jpg

http://www.naste.org/members/bill/rrr03072024c.jpg

SINCE the results are posted let's put the stories to the picture. The number 4 was themn  for the night with all the winners having that number next to there win. Up 1st was Le Mans and Al proved that you don't have to spend a bunch of money to make a car go fast to take the win with pretty  much stock fly 908. Doc made it easy on him with a rough red lane but two strong runs in the other two lanes help him secure the 2nd step. Up next was group c and Doc car was dialed  to a razor edge and raced off to the sun set with Rico 2nd and Al taking the final step. Last race was open and these was the closest race of the night and when the dust had settled  Doc edge out Al for the win. That was  it for racing. Two week break before we race again

The secondnidator

Re: NASTE Odd Thursday Night Racing Rules & Current Thread

So lets talk class rules.

Some racers are asking/discussing a rule change when it comes to the GT3 rule package we are running.

Some are happy with the rule set while others want to change to more pro car builds using the current race kits from NSR, Sideways, ScaleAuto, etc.

I would like to keep the rules simple.

1. Any GT3 car is legal from any manufacture. 3d printed cars and chassis will be legal if purchased from a manufacturer. Example: Area71

2. Motor pod open - can be inline angle or sidewinder - open gearing.

3. Rubber tires only.  Any manufacturer Rubber tires are allowed.

4. Tires may be glued and trued.

5. All weight must be on inside of body/chassis.

6. Guide and braid are free to replace.

7. 20k rpm motor limit.

8. IMSA Pro GT for the new cars (non-Scaley) and GT3 Grand Am for the Scalextric cars.

The secondnidator

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Anybody  wish to comment  yes or no???

The secondnidator

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Yes, I'll commmmmmmmmment.

I adjusted Docs' text to be a little more presentable.

So, is the issue being addressed that the cars are not fast enough to make a satisfactory driving experience?  And what classes are you running that don't take a lot of car prep?  Because it sounds like the simple class is heading for the upper reaches of performance tuning.

That is to say, few will confuse a Scaley car with any of those other boutique brands.  Nor should they.

"Big Smooth"

Re: NASTE Odd Thursday Night Racing Rules & Current Thread

I have few Scalextric  cars thar are great runners. One is a Mercedes gt3.  Great runner even with all the stock  running gear.

The secondnidator

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I’m good with either, I know that’s pretty noncommittal. I have Scaly cars but would need to purchase the other brands and they are rather pricey to buy and upgrade

Race cars are neither beautiful nor ugly. They become beautiful when they win.

Re: NASTE Odd Thursday Night Racing Rules & Current Thread

No up grades needed with the sideways  cars. That BMW and  Ford gt  are bone stock. Just glue and trued tires and little weight.

The secondnidator

Re: NASTE Odd Thursday Night Racing Rules & Current Thread

docdoom wrote:

No up grades needed with the sideways  cars. That BMW and  Ford gt  are bone stock. Just glue and trued tires and little weight.

Stock rubber??

Race cars are neither beautiful nor ugly. They become beautiful when they win.

2,039 (edited by docdoom March 12, 2024 2:23 pm)

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Yes on the Ford gt not sure what's on the BMW I got that one from Jeff half built they are the tires that came with it from Jeff.

The secondnidator

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Do the tires sides on the back match those on the front?  Jeff was a tire changer.

"Big Smooth"

2,041 (edited by docdoom March 12, 2024 7:59 pm)

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kidvolt wrote:

Do the tires sides on the back match those on the front?  Jeff was a tire changer.

After taking a good look they are nsr Evo on the back.the gt does have factory rubber on all 4 corners

The secondnidator

2,042 (edited by docdoom March 22, 2024 9:40 am)

Re: NASTE Odd Thursday Night Racing Rules & Current Thread

Another  great night of racing was to had at Al's  man cave. We had 7 racers show to battle. Up 1st was sports car one and the zerex special was the class of the field and took the win. I'm retiring  the car from the class just to dominating with the current set up. AL  was 4 laps back in another scratch built car and Rico in third with a rental.  Next on the docket  was revo slot and there was a little rubbing and elbows out. There was more than one forced off by drivers trying to get that little extra in the corner. No blood was spilled so all was good in the end. Doc was able to squeeze  out the win over a hard charging Al with Greg taking 3rd.  Last race was open and  1st heat and it was clear Rico was out to to take no prisoners  with a really fast run in red.  One force off in white and a less than  steller  marshing job by no other than me cost Rico and in the end Al took the top spot with Rico just 2 tenth behind and Doc in 3rd.  One note is to make sure that all cars running are on rubber or urethane.  Had one car racing that had silicon  installed and following drivers did struggle  for grip..lesson  learned...

The secondnidator

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Race results from the March 21st race:

http://www.naste.org/members/bill/rrr03272024a.jpg

http://www.naste.org/members/bill/rrr03272024b.jpg

http://www.naste.org/members/bill/rrr03272024c.jpg

2,044 (edited by docdoom April 12, 2024 4:44 pm)

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Well, it looks like we maybe have turned the corner and racers are slowly making it back out to the track.  We had our best turn out for some time with 8 racers with one being new to the Track Brian. He been out to a few 1/24 race so, but these was 1st try at Al's. We threw him to the loin den with the not so easy to drive Policar Classic f1 cars. He struggled at 1st but slowly got the hang of the car.  It was a very close race from 2nd down with only tenths separating the finishing order Doc took the win with a big lead over 2nd. I don't recall the order will have to wait for the results.  Up next was group c and it was a wild race. There were some closely match cars, and it was anybody race to win if you stayed clean and in the slot. well, it is racing and there was lots contact with cars being put off and knocked around. Al looked like he was going to have a good point night till it all fell apart in the last 30 seconds of the race when is car came to a stop on the main straight with a lead wire coming off. The race was paused, and it was able to get back into the fight, but the damage was done, and he tumbled down the standing and ended up in 6th place with Doc taking the win it not looking too good for Al.  With only 4 more points races to go. But it is racing, and Doc could have the biggest choke in racing history so. Don't throw in the towel yet Al... see you all in two weeks.

The secondnidator

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Results from April 11th:

http://www.naste.org/members/bill/RRR04112024poly1.jpg


http://www.naste.org/members/bill/RRR04112024slot.itgroupC.jpg

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Race results from April 25, 2024:

http://www.naste.org/members/bill/RRR04252024revoslot.jpg

http://www.naste.org/members/bill/RRR04252024open.jpg

http://www.naste.org/members/bill/RRR04252024canam.jpg

2,047 (edited by docdoom April 26, 2024 2:59 pm)

Re: NASTE Odd Thursday Night Racing Rules & Current Thread

wb0s wrote:

Race results from April 25, 2024:

http://www.naste.org/members/bill/RRR04252024revoslot.jpg

http://www.naste.org/members/bill/RRR04252024open.jpg

http://www.naste.org/members/bill/RRR04252024canam.jpg

The story with the picture. Up 1st was Can Am and it was a fight to the end. Rico been the magic man lately  when it come to racing Can Am and with his win with the big brother at Howies Saturday, he was hoping to continue  with its little1/32 brother. In the 1st heat was Rico in red Stan in blue and Doc in white. The tone sounded and .Doc jump out to a early lead with Rico just a few car lengths  back pushing hard and looking 4 mistake from  Doc he didn't have to wait long for his opening when  Stan lost it and de slotted coming around to the main straight,. DOC was caught up in his wreck  and that all Rico needed  to take the heat win and   the race win. Doc made it close but came up short. Al took the final step in 3rd. Up next was Revo Slot and Doc Viper took the win followed by Al in 2nd and Mich in 3rd.  Rico had another fast car but he hit a cat in his 1st heat and ihis car slowly  came to a screaming  halt. A quick repair after the heat and he was back in the fight but to much time lost dragging  the screaming cat around the track. Up next was open and Al car was hauling the mail  and he took a easy win. Doc had his car running high 5.9 during practice. But could not repeat that pace in the race and a few forced  off  let Al take the win Followed by Doc and Rico in 3rd.  So three different  winners for the  night everybody went home happy. All in all it was a great night  Racing

The secondnidator

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Black CanAm cars all the time for me please

Race cars are neither beautiful nor ugly. They become beautiful when they win.

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Well, I had intended to come tonight, but tripped on some rocks while rejuvenating the drip watering system for our Airbnb cottage, and twisted my ankle, and avoided a face plant by alternatively accepting a "knee plant," so it hurts to stand up.

See you next time!

2,050 (edited by docdoom May 9, 2024 5:12 pm)

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stumbley wrote:

Well, I had intended to come tonight, but tripped on some rocks while rejuvenating the drip watering system for our Airbnb cottage, and twisted my ankle, and avoided a face plant by alternatively accepting a "knee plant," so it hurts to stand up.

See you next time!

Suck it up Mich and Rico said they made it out to race after having a stroke.

The secondnidator