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[SlotStox#53]

Sounds good Bob Oh and car arrived according to online tracking in FL @ 2.34pm

 

Should be fun seeing the vintage V the modern cars   *come on hold it together car*

[JohnnySlotcar]

Oh well, too pretty to race anyway. IMHO

[don.siegel]

Heard from Bill yesterday and my car got there the next morning even though I used FedEx "economy" - thanks FedEx! Especially after I just had a disastrous experience with UPS shipping to France. 

 

Now I just gotta hope it runs - it ran pretty well last time we had a drag race here, which was probably about 10 years ago... 

 

Don 

[Gator Bob]

I went and met with the crew last night.

 

The shipped cars are safe. Bill and I will do some checkout passes after the track is cleaned and make adjustments before the racers come in Monday evening.

 

The cars, plaques, kit and padlocks on display for the regular Friday night program were a big hit. They caused a lot of chatter talk amongst the seasoned guys and gals and looks of intrigue to the younger racers. Everyone was all smiles.

The race program concept explanation is a hit and we should have a strong showing.  

 

In the picture below is George with his Slip-rail dragster trying to rundown Joan in her 1964 Plymouth Fury. Are thy pros? You bet, Joan frequently takes home the 'Light Money' and the overall win. George is the former pilot of the "Jazz" 1:1 Jet powered Funny Car and also raced in other T/F and AA/FC cars. He ain't scared to go fast.  

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[boxerdog]

Looks like fun...

[SlotStox#53]

Looks like fun...

X2!!! glad all the collected cars caused a stir great group shot!

The rails look impressive .

[don.siegel]

X3! Ditto! Idem! 

 

those rails look kind of scary fast. 

 

Looks like Paul and I will be running funky old coupes against each other! 

 

Don 

[SlotStox#53]

 
Looks like Paul and I will be running funky old coupes against each other! 
 
Don 

Looks like it Don !! Shaping up to be quite an interesting field of machinery!

[Gator Bob]

Looks like fun...

 

They are a fun group. It will be fun.

Not all stressed out like some other leagues.  

 

X2!!! glad all the collected cars caused a stir great group shot!

The rails look impressive .

 

Yup the vintage and the modern ones too. ... LOL 

X3! Ditto! Idem! 

 

those rails look kind of scary fast. 

 

Looks like Paul and I will be running funky old coupes against each other! 

 

Don 

 

It's going to work out real good.

The vintage cars will run first against each outer heads up, that will set the cars dial in then they will also Bracket race in with the modern cars all with no glue.

Your car may win heads-up there or get beat but... later the slower vintage cars have the advantage over the modern because they will probably be leaving first based on the dial in. The old heavyweight cars like no glue, the modern cars don't like to run without the stick stuff.

I will be amused if Don's Fiat beats George's slip joint dragster .. but I will not be surprised.

 

Example -

A 1.2 second vintage rail would get a .6 second head start up against a .6 second S16D modern rail.

My 1.8 second (just a guess) Valiant would get a 1 second head start against a .8 second Gr-20 powered 63 Impala Hardbody.

HaHa... see if you can catch me.      

That is like leaving a day and a half before ... forcing the modern drivers to get over anxious and 'red light'

 

At the end of the night the time slips will tell which vintage car had the fastest MPH and the Lowest ET. So it's like two races in one. We all get time slips for every round. Hey ... if a good 'light leaver' driver runs a vintage car it could beat all the modern cars ....     

 

This will be fun.. it won't be boring even though there will be more modern cars.

These guys and gals want to win rounds and don't care about fast new or old'n slow cars.  

They are all going to want to get the chance run the vintage cars

 

Looks like it Don !! Shaping up to be quite an interesting field of machinery!

Guaran-dam-teed !   

[SlotStox#53]

Love it  

 

Never taken part in a Proxy race before and always wondered how it could be fun, seeing as your aren't there to race your own car.... But now I realize this is a total blast Talk about nervous excitement!!!  Soooo looking forward to hearing how it all goes.

[Gator Bob]

I pointed out to the guys how highly modified your 85 is by showing them the stock in the box one I brought in.

 

"I was told it screams like a Mura."

 

They looked at me like       

 

The 2:1 'gear set' was a real topic starter ...     they run crowns almost the size of a half dollar.

 

 BTW ... the mesh feels super smooth.

 

[SlotStox#53]

Should be interesting to see if that small crown & that ratio either works or fails!

The mesh is an old speed secret
they were smooth out the classic blister, but run in with a dab of toothpaste on the supply, then oil.

So intrigued as to how it goes, really is a shot in the dark no track time/testing at all


What time is all the fun and games starting tomorrow Bob? Just so I can get extra anxious

[Gator Bob]

Tonight     

[SlotStox#53]

Yay!consider the whole family here excited Bob! 5 year old is like "when is the bug racing Daddy"!

So to relax grabbed a few bits off of epay

[don.siegel]

Yep, all very exciting ... but I'm also getting very anxious!

 

I really should have resoldered all my connections, tightened the spur gear one more time, etc., etc. 

 

Don

[Gator Bob]

I'll give the cars a good look over, tighten or solder if needed, clean tires, oil bushings/bearings.

 

I don't have a smart phone to tweet any updates.

I'll take lots of pictures to post for the 'Best' award online voting.

 

I'll advise about when the youtube will be posted.

[Gator Bob]

Refurbed with care while keeping some patina.

 

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[SlotStox#53]

Car should be OK , maybe just a teeny drop of oil on the motor & axle bearings if needed, but felt silky smooth as I packed it.

Never cleaned the tires though, although dirty tires & less grip may help

[boxerdog]

Outstanding!! The suspense is killing me. Good luck to all, hope the drivers have a good time. 

[Gator Bob]

Last word for now. Heading of to the races. I'll post some stuff when I get back.....  

 

Todays Email from Bill Pinch

 

FRIDAY WAS LADIES NIGHT!
TheRaceway.biz CLOSED MEMORIAL DAY
VINTAGE DRAGS SET FOR TONIGHT!
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MELBOURNE, FL - (16 MAY 2014) -  Car count remains steady for our Friday night drag racing program and the girls stepped up this week to make almost all the headlines!  Sherrie Hawes shared the "light money" with Marc Ronhock as the duo recorded .007 R/T's during the first round.  Joe Savicki prevented an all-female semi round.  Denise Fiorelli had two cars in the round along with Joan Ronhock and Joe.  Joe went red in the first semi allowing Denise and her Willys to advance.  Denise was asleep at the tree in the second semi allowing Joan and her Mustang to advance.  In the final, Joan beat Denise off the line and ran right on her dial to get the win.

 

 

PROGRAM NOTES:

 

TONIGHT! (MONDAY MAY 19TH):  VINTAGE PROXY DRAGS!  Cars have been sent from as far away as France to be judged for best appearing, best engineered and, of course, raced to see which which will produce low ET and top MPH.  The field has been expanded to 24 cars - and there is still space!  If you were planning to come and help with the proxy cars, feel free to bring something you would like to race.  Several racers have dug honest '60's vintage iron out of storage and will race them along with the Proxy "PadLock" powered cars.  Although only the Padlock-motored cars will be eligible for the Winner's Trophy, every car entered will be eligible for BEST APPEARING and BEST ENGINEERED awards.  Also, every participating driver, will also receive a very attractive box-plaque; all supplied by Bob Israelite.  Though you don't have to enter a true '60's vintage slot car, remember this will be a NO-GLUE event!

 

[SlotStox#53]

Last minute Good luck to all Padlock contenders

 

Typing this & going out of my mind wondering all the "what ifs" just picturing how the event is going plus trying to channel enough luck & will from the Slot Gods into the car

[Gator Bob]

It all turned out great.  No one broke, no one wrecked.
We ultimately have a full field of 24 cars for the "Main Event" Wait until you see who won the "Main" 
 
Officially Entered Rods and Rails results.
The  Winner of low ET of all the legal spec "Rods and Rails cars" !!!  David C. gets the trophy. WTG Boxerdog ! 
The timeslips are in the box with the car so I have to get the Time from Bill Pinch's race report.
This car also was voted as the Best engineered buy the whole field of drivers in attendance.
 


 
Top speed of the Padlocks was set by Bob I. with the wheelstanding Plymouth Valiant powered by a stock Kemtron at 33.96 MPH 
This car was also voted as "Best Appearing" buy the field of proxy only drivers in attendance. Drivers drew their assigned  car from a hat. 
At first it was a tie between the Valiant and the very C00L Bug entered by Paul E. That forced a run-off between the two cars by the drivers.
 
                              The "If it don't go Chrome It" 413 Ramcharger Valiant. 


 
 
                              The "Inch Pincher" VW Bug. 


 
 

[Gator Bob]

Don's Fiat was a handful as you can see in the video.

This was the run-off of the R&R legal cars. ... Thanks to Chris for the quick posting to YouTube. He will post more 'footage' also. 

Ace weekly driver Wayne added more and more weight and got it be controllable.

All the notes are provided on the time slips being shipped out to you Don.  

Wayne was able to drive into the quarter finals of the Main bracket event.

[SlotStox#53]

Way to go David! !

Thank you Bob for this my nerves needed it I almost had you !!

Can't wait to see the rest of the video footage. WOW I'm really amazed and excited to see the VeeDub go so well! Looks like it had a good turn of speed & stayed in the slot.

Great to hear you guys got Don's Fiat under control, certainly looks a handful.

A HUGE THANKS to You , Bill, the drivers and everyone involved

[Gator Bob]

 

So far it's:

 

Best engineered.....Racer vote.

Best appearing.......Fans vote.

David wins the 'R&R' Best Engineered legal entry award.

 

Paul ... you're still in it for the Best Appearing. We will do that as an online Voting Poll.