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Topic: IROC Slot Car Race at Electron Raceway in Roseburg!

IROC Slot Car Race at Electron Raceway

Hello everyone,

As some of you know, I’m planning a special IROC-style slot car race at Electron Raceway. The event is scheduled for Saturday, June 13, 2026.

Inspired by the original International Race of Champions, this event removes equipment advantages and puts the focus where it belongs—on the driver.

All racers will compete in identically prepared, bullet-proofed H-Bracket chassis (2NASTE and Scholer), fitted with 1/24-scale Ferrari F430 plastic bodies. The result is a true test of smoothness, consistency, and racecraft.

I’ve prepared five identical cars—one for each lane plus a dedicated spare. Cars remain on their assigned lanes, and racers rotate. Racers may use their own controllers, and a few loaners will be available if needed.

The entry fee is $10 and includes lunch. Doors open at 9:00 AM, with racing beginning shortly after lunch. My goal is to complete the event by 6:00 PM at the latest.

The field will be limited and filled on a first-come, first-served basis, and several spots have already been reserved. If you’re interested, please contact me to reserve a spot or to ask any questions.

I’ve also created a new video that explains the IROC concept and includes images of the chassis, bodies, and completed cars. The video is accessible to everyone—see the link below:

IROC Video:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VeTo1Bg8I6Q

Attached is a PDF of the race flyer, along with an image of the finished cars. I have also included a text only version of the race flyer below

I hope you’ll consider joining us for a fun, competitive, and truly driver-focused event.

Best regards,
Rich Vecchio

PS - You may get a duplicate copy of this email because you are on more than one of my mailing lists.  Disregard one of the copies

Race Flier Text

IROC Slotcar Race

Electron Raceway – June 13, 2026


Where: Electron Raceway – 420 Cascara Lane, Roseburg, Oregon

When: June 13th 2026

Entrants:

·       Field will be limited

·       Accepted on a first come, first served basis

·       Fee: $10 (includes lunch)


Cars Provided:

·       Four H-Bracket Cars (2NASTE, Scholer) equally prepared; one for each lane.

·       One dedicated spare (used only if a primary car fails)


Format: IROC

·       Cars remain on an assigned lane

·       Drivers Rotate


Schedule of Events:

·       Doors open at 9:00 A.M.

·       Lunch 11:30 P.M.

·       Race Program Begins


To secure your spot or ask questions, contact Rich Vecchio

·       458- 314- 0841

·       Email: vecchio.richard@gmail.com

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Re: IROC Slot Car Race at Electron Raceway in Roseburg!

This past Saturday five portland area racers travelled to Roseburg Oregon as part of the Columbia River Cyclones Racing Team. The plan was to compete in Rich Vecchio's IROC race at Electron Raceway. The team consisted of four drivers and the team manager.

Rich built a total of five cars for this event. All five cars were fitted with 1/24 Ferrari model car bodies. The chassis were a mix of 2NASTE, Schoeler, and other bolt together style chassis. There was one car built as a backup car. We raced these cars HARD for nearly 1,000 laps without any failures. That is a huge statement in regards to Rich's preparation efforts! The cars were fast and handled the tight Electron course very well.

A race program similar to that used at Pelican Park Speedway was used, consisting of a Qualifying Race followed by Semi races, a Consi race, a Hooligan race, and finally the Main Event. Steven representing the Columbia River Cyclones scored our best finish, second in the Main Event! Bob Nak and myself finished second and first (respectively) in the Consi race. John Gill was relegated to the Hooligan race which was not an accurate reflection of his performance for the entire race. Our Team Manager Greyson Ennis did an outstanding job of keeping us on track and focussed!

In addition to some great racing on a beautiful track, we were treated to an outstanding lunch from Rich's wife Susan. Thank you Rich and Susan for putting on this fantastic event! We are all looking forward to the next one!

http://www.naste.org/members/bill/Electron_IROC_21.jpg

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Re: IROC Slot Car Race at Electron Raceway in Roseburg!

This was a great race with excellent food and company. Very fun track to race at and Rich did a great job at preparing the cars for this event. Thank you to everyone.

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Re: IROC Slot Car Race at Electron Raceway in Roseburg!

Here's a few more photos I was able to take:

Our team manager Greyson checking the track for avaiable traction.
http://www.naste.org/members/bill/Electron_IROC_2.jpg

I believe this was the Pelican Park Team's strategy session.
http://www.naste.org/members/bill/Electron_IROC_3.jpg

John and Bob kept an eye on the competition.
http://www.naste.org/members/bill/Electron_IROC_4.jpg

This right hand turn leading to the uphill provided plenty of crashes, especially on the inside lanes!
http://www.naste.org/members/bill/Electron_IROC_5.jpg

This end of the track is very challenging!
http://www.naste.org/members/bill/Electron_IROC_6.jpg

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Re: IROC Slot Car Race at Electron Raceway in Roseburg!

This section of the track is very fast! Exiting the bank, down the back straight, and then a quick transition into the left hander. It was amazing to see how quickly some of the drivers could get through this section!
http://www.naste.org/members/bill/Electron_IROC_7.jpg

A short straight gets you to the "Lead-On" left hander. Challenging to not throttle up too soon!
http://www.naste.org/members/bill/Electron_IROC_8.jpg

This is the uphill section into the "Lead-On". The key is to not push too hard!
http://www.naste.org/members/bill/Electron_IROC_9.jpg

This is the right hander at the end of the main straight. The outside lanes are really fast through this curve!
http://www.naste.org/members/bill/Electron_IROC_.10jpg

Underpass....Don't crash under there!
http://www.naste.org/members/bill/Electron_IROC_11.jpg

Rich did a great job of preparing all of the IROC Ferraris!
http://www.naste.org/members/bill/Electron_IROC_12.jpg

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Re: IROC Slot Car Race at Electron Raceway in Roseburg!

Race designer, creater, and host; Rich Vecchio.
http://www.naste.org/members/bill/Electron_IROC_13.jpg

Rich had a custom high volume motor cooler strategically located near the track!
http://www.naste.org/members/bill/Electron_IROC_14.jpg

Rich explained the race format in the driver's meeting.
http://www.naste.org/members/bill/Electron_IROC_15.jpg

The Pelicans Team showed up at the race prepared for battle!
http://www.naste.org/members/bill/Electron_IROC_16.jpg

The flip side of the Pelicans. Left to right: Kevin, Paul, Gary K., Gary T.
http://www.naste.org/members/bill/Electron_IROC_17.jpg

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Re: IROC Slot Car Race at Electron Raceway in Roseburg!

The Roseburg Team only had two members. James on the left and Rich on the right.
http://www.naste.org/members/bill/Electron_IROC_18.jpg

The "Hooligan" race was exciting! There were no slow racers anywhere in the entire field for this IROC race! Left to right: Paul, Kevin, James, John.
http://www.naste.org/members/bill/Electron_IROC_19.jpg

These are the racers that made it into the "Main Event" (sorry for the poor photo). Left to right: Rich, Steven, Gary K., Gary T.
http://www.naste.org/members/bill/Electron_IROC_20.jpg

The IROC cars prepared by Rich were all model car bodied Ferraris mounted on an assortment of 2NASTE, Schoeler, and other types of bolt together 1/24 chassis. Other than a couple of gear mesh issues there were no car failures!
http://www.naste.org/members/bill/Electron_IROC_21.jpg

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