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Topic: NASTE Annual Halloween Race 2024

Last night NASTE held its Annual Halloween Race at Rapid Raceway. We had nine racers in attendance, which is actually very good for the Halloween race. Attendance has generally been low for the last few years of the event. But the enthusiasm is never low for those that take part!

This year we had a potluck meal to start the night off. Pizza, sandwiches, and lots of homemade candies by Dorothy! After we ate eveybody got their entries ready for the race. We decided on two rounds of four minute heat races. The second round would be raced in the dark! Some sort of vehicle lighting is essential for the NASTE Halloween race!

Here's a look at some of the entries:

This was Al's entry, which proved to be very fast, and one of the top runners until he spit out a gear!
http://www.naste.org/members/bill/HALL2024b.jpg

Victoria's entry was also a really good runner! I believe Brian Trachsel gets the credit for this build, built many years ago!
http://www.naste.org/members/bill/HALL2024c.jpg

Hersch's build included lots of brass! He suffered a few mechanical issues.
http://www.naste.org/members/bill/HALL2024d.jpg

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Re: NASTE Annual Halloween Race 2024

A new comer to the race with his new build was Douglas. His entry was very fast!
http://www.naste.org/members/bill/HALL2024g.jpg

Howie raced an entry built by the late great Beau Frazier. I believe those might be an alien version of "French Ticklers"?
http://www.naste.org/members/bill/HALL2024e.jpg

I had a new entry this year, thanks to Dave Smith. Thanks Dave, this one was a lot of fun to run!
http://www.naste.org/members/bill/HALL2024f.jpg

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Re: NASTE Annual Halloween Race 2024

Here's the field awaiting the start.
http://www.naste.org/members/bill/HALL2024h.jpg

The first round of racing was won by Douglas.
http://www.naste.org/members/bill/HALL2024i.jpg

The second round in darkness went to Monte and his Classic ASP.
http://www.naste.org/members/bill/HALL2024j.jpg

As usual I believe everyone had a good time!
http://www.naste.org/members/bill/HALL2024k.jpg

Our Halloween races have been going on for a long time! I believe the first one was held around 1995. If that is accurate this would have been the 30th Annual NASTE Halloween race! Here's a photo from the very first one:
http://www.naste.org/members/bill/HALL2024firstNASTE.jpg

A big thanks to all that showed up! It was great to see you all!

A super big thank you to Howie for hosting the event again this year!

And a personal thanks to Dave Smith for providing me with his very cool train engine build!

Until next year.................

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Re: NASTE Annual Halloween Race 2024

Thanks, Howie for letting us come play, we had a great time.  And I was reminded that I need a second controller for these occasions.

The Classic ASP ran great with the 60-year-old parts including the original motor.

It was just nice to see ya'll and attend an event!

"Big Smooth"

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Re: NASTE Annual Halloween Race 2024

Oh yeah, ASP!......Thanks Monte!

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Re: NASTE Annual Halloween Race 2024

Another fun Halloween race. Thanks to all who turned out and brought food and candy and to Bill for bringing some pop.