NASTE Gravity Racer Program (Page 10 of 13)

Do I hear a new nickname in there somewhere?

..........................."Bugsy" ????

UGH...........

My ride is Kouba-fied!

Finished up the striping today. It ain't perfect but it didn't cost $600 either! ....$30 did the job!

Looking forward to seeing it in white and red!

The world is going to be Kouba-fied!!

Now that Bill is devoting less time to slot cars, he just might

https://youtu.be/5XcKBmdfpWs

Only one cure that I know of...

Looks good, don't forget that just under the cockpit opening in your best lettering you need to write "Downhill Bill".

As most of you know, in my present situation in a state of semi-homelessness, I have pretty much boxed up and placed into storage everything I have in the way of hobby stuff! Which means MOST everything in the way of slot cars and parts that I have is no longer available to me. Luckily the one hobby I have left won't fit into a box, therefore it is currently in my face, but it does give me the opportunity to tinker with something! I keep thinking it is finished, but then I think of something else to try or experiment with. Right now I am working on a cockpit cover to see if we can improve on the aerodynamics. The cover will be removable so it should be easy to see any improvements in speed by testing with it off and then again with it in place.

Here is the MKII in its current state of completion with Shane Howard at the wheel:

The August 19th date of the PDX Adult Soap Box Derby is rapidly approaching. The official sign up for volunteers is now online and I need to fill our volunteer spots. With our 3 car team we need one volunteer for each car team, or a total of three volunteers to help with the race. This year there are no volunteer spots for early morning track set up. All the spots will be a full day commitment. I've copied the volunteer duties / times below. If you or anyone you know is interested in volunteering please let me know ASAP! Volunteer spots are first come first serve! I also need to add that we need TEAM volunteers in our pit area! If you'd like to be part of the activities but don't have the day to devote, I know we could use people in the pits!

You can register to volunteer online here: https://fs19.formsite.com/mttaborsoapbo … index.html

Our team cars are: #2 Scuderia Kouba / MKI,  #12 NASTE / Hawksbill Flyer,  #21 Portland Charter Schools / MKI

5:00 am - 6:00 pm "I am AWESOME" All Day Volunteer
5:00 am - 2:00 pm Morning Set Up (Straw Bales & Delineator Cones) and On Course Crowd Safety
7:00 am - 4:00 pm Course Set Up (Signs, Trash Containers & Danger Tape) and On Course Crowd Safety
9:00 am - 6:00 pm On Course Crowd Safety / Flagger and Course Breakdown
9:00 am - 6:00 pm On T-Shirt Sales and Course Breakdown
9:00 am - 4:00 pm Judge (Pre Selected Only)
8:00 am - 4:00 pm Course Marshal **Must be pre-approved** email volunteer@soapboxracer.com
8:00 am - 4 pm EMT or First Responder ** Must be pre-approved **
8:00 am - 4 pm Timer Position ** Must be pre-approved Only**
8:00 am - 4 pm Tow Back Crew **Pre Approved Only** email jen.r@soapboxracer.com
3:00 pm After Party Prep **Must be Pre-Approve & Food Handlers Card Required

So far we have ONE volunteer for the PDX Derby organizers. Thanks to Jeff Burns for stepping up to the plate. I realize that this is pretty much an all commitment and although the work takes you away from the rest of team in the pit area your participation is GREATLY appreciated! Volunteers are as much a part of our team as anyone! Please keep in mind the volunteer commitment this year is more time than last year, and it can get hot up on the mountain. The race organizers supply water but plan to be on your feet most of the day.

The perks include a free PDX Derby T-shirt (20th anniversary this year!), beer/Cider and VIP entrance to our award ceremony at Chopsticks on Sandy Blvd. and a super big Thank You! And probably the best perk of all is the opportunity to have track side view of the race in some otherwise restricted areas!

Bill the new ride looks awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I may take them off for the PDX Derby. Depends on how much they slow the car down in testing!!! They're mostly for the mountain roads!

If it don't make it faster it ain't gonna be on it!!!...........I KNOW the flames are gonna make it MUCH FASTER!!!!

OH YEAH.....The HORN!

Well I thought I was done.............