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Ian Douglass
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All things slot car racing from race recaps to driving techniques to technical tips…
2023 NSR Western Championship 1/32 Slotcar Race - Hosted by Electric Dreams 4K
Welcome back Slot Car hobbyists and racers! I am really proud to share my completely unofficial and totally iPhone filmed 🤣 NSR Western Championship Slotcar Race after movie.
The race was sponsored by @nsrworldchampion1156 and was hosted by @slotcarstore in El Segundo, California. Over 40 racers signed up for the first annual event which took place December 8th-10th, 2023. The race was held on a 1 of 1 custom Gary Gerding 1/32 specific slot car track, powered by 12.5 volts.
A little background on the race itself - The event was based on a spec class, made up of NSR Mosler MT900s slotcars for all racers. The Mosler MT900 is one of NSR's most infamous cars given its long wheelbase, low body, and general proportions. The cars all had 25k RPM NSR Shark sidewinder motors, which came with a 14t pinion. The spur gear was set at either a 31t or 32t and everyone ran a spec NSR Supergrip tire, which was dyed yellow specifically for Electric Dreams. Weight on the cars was limited to Professor Motor tungsten pucks on the pod only, and the wheels and guide were also NSR specific items. Overall, the cars were very fast, a bit touchy, and a blast to drive.
On Saturday, Qualifying took place and the format was the first of it's kind I believe for this type of race. The entire field had 1 minute to set their fastest time (Q3) and the top 20 times would make it into Q2. From there, the top 6 fastest drivers would have a Pole Shootout with 3 minutes on Yellow Lane to achieve their fastest time.
QUALIFYING RESULTS:
Q3
Pole Position - Ian Douglass - 5.660s (new track record)
2nd - Michael McClenegham - 5.818s
3rd - Todd Ulery - 5.871s
4th - Rick Jocham - 5.904s
5th - Ed Shorer - 5981s
6th - Elias Mohn - 5.995s
OUT ON Q2
7th - Brandon Phillips - 5.949s
8th - Bob Ahulii - 6.092s
9th - Chris Sukimoto - 6.117s
10th - Dan Tufts - 6.136s
11th - Walter Baynes - 6.144s
12th - Ted Niida - 6.187s
13th - Phil Nyland - 6.195s
14th - Dennis Samson - 6.213s
15th - Al Castillon - 6.275s
16th - Bob Scott - 6.285s
17th - Marc Natividad - 6.300s
18th - Lyndell Richards - 6.317s
19th - Tim Fleenor - 6.329s
20th - Chuck Dietl - 6.718s
OUT ON Q1
21st - Jeff Senske - 6.446s
22nd - Dominick Santa Croce - 6.489s
23rd - Sam Rackham - 6.556s
24th - Frank Sisto - 6.558s
25th - Rick Reed - 6.644s
26th - Andres Andrieu - 6.707s
27th - Dennis Brown - 6.781s
28th - Jim Williams - 6.783s
29th - Dennis Hill - 6.817s
30th - Craig Williamson - 6.825s
31st - Hector Gonzales - 6.830s
32nd - Luis Martines - 6.961s
33rd - Keith Tanaka - 7.023s
34th - Jim Monda - 7.091s
35th - Karlo Bobiles - 7.181s
36th - David Colin - 7.344
37th - Don Campbell - 7.387s
38th - Chris Snyder - 7.454s
39th - Dewann Clark - 7.687
40th - Tim Herrera - DNS
41st - Mike Low - DNS
42nd - Heman James - DNS
You can watch the Live Qualifying Replay here: ua-cam.com/video/8_WpJIcoz1U/v-deo.html
Sunday saw the main heats, the semis, and the big final. There were 7 total heats, and the top 12 would advance into the semifinal. Both the qualifying races and the semi final were made up of all drivers racing on each lane (6) for 3 minutes each. That means they'd have 18 total minutes to set their best lap total.
After the semi final, the top 6 racers made their way to the Big Final, which would be 5 minutes on each of the 6 lanes. Here are the final results from the weekends event:
RACE RESULTS:
1st - Ian Douglass - 299.63 laps (new track record)
2nd - Todd Ulery - 290.13
3rd - Brandon Phillips - 277.32
4th - Rick Jocham - 276.38
5th - Michael McCleneghan - 274.74
6th - Walter Baynes - 271.90
(Semis)
7th - Elias Mohn - 163.70
8th - Ted Niida - 163.26
9th - Phil Nyland - 161.75
10th - Dan Tufts - 160.82
11th - Bob Scott - 156.77
12th - Dennis Samson - 156.09
(Qualifiers)
13th - Chris Sukimoto - 158.63
14th - Ed Shorer - 158.57
15th - Lyndell Richards - 157.35
16th - Bob Ahulii - 15587
17th - Al Castillon - 155.59
18th - Dominick Santa Croce - 154.58 (heat winner)
19th - Frank Sisto - 154.55 (heat winner)
20th - Jeff Senske - 154.08
21st - Marc Natividad - 151.58
22nd - Rick Reed - 150.28 (heat winner)
23rd - Dennis Brown - 149.45
24th - Craig Williamson - 149.23 (heat winner)
25th - Chuck Dietl - 148.09
26th - Luis Martines - 147.58
27th - Andrés Andrieu - 147.29
28th - Hector Gonzales - 145.85
29th - Dennis Hill - 143.30
30th - Sam Rackham - 141.47
31st - Keith Tanaka - 137.51
32nd - Jim Monda - 135.57
33rd - Dewann Clark - 133.58 (heat winner)
34th - Karlo Bobiles - 132.06
35th - Chris Snyder - 129.60
36th - David Colin - 125.62
37th - Tim Fleenor - 3
38th - Jim Williams - DNF
39th - Don Campbell - DNF
40th - Tim Herrera - DNS
41st - Mike Low - DNS
The Live Race Replay: ua-cam.com/users/live7IeVixVmXl4?si=TWx2HMVb0ahBJzmS
I really hope you enjoy these videos as much as I enjoy making them and rewatching them! My goal is to capture the fun, enjoyment, and camaraderie that still exists in the slot car hobby today.
- Ian
Audio from www.EnvatoElements.com
The race was sponsored by @nsrworldchampion1156 and was hosted by @slotcarstore in El Segundo, California. Over 40 racers signed up for the first annual event which took place December 8th-10th, 2023. The race was held on a 1 of 1 custom Gary Gerding 1/32 specific slot car track, powered by 12.5 volts.
A little background on the race itself - The event was based on a spec class, made up of NSR Mosler MT900s slotcars for all racers. The Mosler MT900 is one of NSR's most infamous cars given its long wheelbase, low body, and general proportions. The cars all had 25k RPM NSR Shark sidewinder motors, which came with a 14t pinion. The spur gear was set at either a 31t or 32t and everyone ran a spec NSR Supergrip tire, which was dyed yellow specifically for Electric Dreams. Weight on the cars was limited to Professor Motor tungsten pucks on the pod only, and the wheels and guide were also NSR specific items. Overall, the cars were very fast, a bit touchy, and a blast to drive.
On Saturday, Qualifying took place and the format was the first of it's kind I believe for this type of race. The entire field had 1 minute to set their fastest time (Q3) and the top 20 times would make it into Q2. From there, the top 6 fastest drivers would have a Pole Shootout with 3 minutes on Yellow Lane to achieve their fastest time.
QUALIFYING RESULTS:
Q3
Pole Position - Ian Douglass - 5.660s (new track record)
2nd - Michael McClenegham - 5.818s
3rd - Todd Ulery - 5.871s
4th - Rick Jocham - 5.904s
5th - Ed Shorer - 5981s
6th - Elias Mohn - 5.995s
OUT ON Q2
7th - Brandon Phillips - 5.949s
8th - Bob Ahulii - 6.092s
9th - Chris Sukimoto - 6.117s
10th - Dan Tufts - 6.136s
11th - Walter Baynes - 6.144s
12th - Ted Niida - 6.187s
13th - Phil Nyland - 6.195s
14th - Dennis Samson - 6.213s
15th - Al Castillon - 6.275s
16th - Bob Scott - 6.285s
17th - Marc Natividad - 6.300s
18th - Lyndell Richards - 6.317s
19th - Tim Fleenor - 6.329s
20th - Chuck Dietl - 6.718s
OUT ON Q1
21st - Jeff Senske - 6.446s
22nd - Dominick Santa Croce - 6.489s
23rd - Sam Rackham - 6.556s
24th - Frank Sisto - 6.558s
25th - Rick Reed - 6.644s
26th - Andres Andrieu - 6.707s
27th - Dennis Brown - 6.781s
28th - Jim Williams - 6.783s
29th - Dennis Hill - 6.817s
30th - Craig Williamson - 6.825s
31st - Hector Gonzales - 6.830s
32nd - Luis Martines - 6.961s
33rd - Keith Tanaka - 7.023s
34th - Jim Monda - 7.091s
35th - Karlo Bobiles - 7.181s
36th - David Colin - 7.344
37th - Don Campbell - 7.387s
38th - Chris Snyder - 7.454s
39th - Dewann Clark - 7.687
40th - Tim Herrera - DNS
41st - Mike Low - DNS
42nd - Heman James - DNS
You can watch the Live Qualifying Replay here: ua-cam.com/video/8_WpJIcoz1U/v-deo.html
Sunday saw the main heats, the semis, and the big final. There were 7 total heats, and the top 12 would advance into the semifinal. Both the qualifying races and the semi final were made up of all drivers racing on each lane (6) for 3 minutes each. That means they'd have 18 total minutes to set their best lap total.
After the semi final, the top 6 racers made their way to the Big Final, which would be 5 minutes on each of the 6 lanes. Here are the final results from the weekends event:
RACE RESULTS:
1st - Ian Douglass - 299.63 laps (new track record)
2nd - Todd Ulery - 290.13
3rd - Brandon Phillips - 277.32
4th - Rick Jocham - 276.38
5th - Michael McCleneghan - 274.74
6th - Walter Baynes - 271.90
(Semis)
7th - Elias Mohn - 163.70
8th - Ted Niida - 163.26
9th - Phil Nyland - 161.75
10th - Dan Tufts - 160.82
11th - Bob Scott - 156.77
12th - Dennis Samson - 156.09
(Qualifiers)
13th - Chris Sukimoto - 158.63
14th - Ed Shorer - 158.57
15th - Lyndell Richards - 157.35
16th - Bob Ahulii - 15587
17th - Al Castillon - 155.59
18th - Dominick Santa Croce - 154.58 (heat winner)
19th - Frank Sisto - 154.55 (heat winner)
20th - Jeff Senske - 154.08
21st - Marc Natividad - 151.58
22nd - Rick Reed - 150.28 (heat winner)
23rd - Dennis Brown - 149.45
24th - Craig Williamson - 149.23 (heat winner)
25th - Chuck Dietl - 148.09
26th - Luis Martines - 147.58
27th - Andrés Andrieu - 147.29
28th - Hector Gonzales - 145.85
29th - Dennis Hill - 143.30
30th - Sam Rackham - 141.47
31st - Keith Tanaka - 137.51
32nd - Jim Monda - 135.57
33rd - Dewann Clark - 133.58 (heat winner)
34th - Karlo Bobiles - 132.06
35th - Chris Snyder - 129.60
36th - David Colin - 125.62
37th - Tim Fleenor - 3
38th - Jim Williams - DNF
39th - Don Campbell - DNF
40th - Tim Herrera - DNS
41st - Mike Low - DNS
The Live Race Replay: ua-cam.com/users/live7IeVixVmXl4?si=TWx2HMVb0ahBJzmS
I really hope you enjoy these videos as much as I enjoy making them and rewatching them! My goal is to capture the fun, enjoyment, and camaraderie that still exists in the slot car hobby today.
- Ian
Audio from www.EnvatoElements.com
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was this NSR Moler only or nobody entered another NSR car ?
Mosler spec race. The gear ratio, motors, wheels, tires, guide and bodies were all uniform.
Fascinating video. Bravo Ian! Race On!
Glad you enjoyed it!
10 after 2, our track in Ark. And the track owner makes his own rules. Which is stock is stock, NSR Cars the rear tires can be changed and that's it.
What controller do you use and network if Difalco type?
I used a difalco early on but found I was faster with the third eye. I have used both third eye and TruSpeed apex. 🙏🏻
Thanks!
What voltage do these types of races run at?
12.5v 👌
Great meeting you! Great song choice, love Oille Wride, he’s awesome live!!!
You too! See you soon!
Great video, very helpful, and lots of practical insights. I am just getting back into slot cars. I have watched Part 1 and Part 2, was there ever a Part 3?
Awesome! No - I never completed a third - but I was planning on recording one this week or next!
DO YOU MAKE AXEL FLATS?
No - I don't grind the axle in any way.
Generally speaking what is the distance you like for your front tire to be off the track?
We run the front tires on the track. So the car is (for the most part) contacting the track at 5 points - the guide/braid, the front tires, and the rear tires. We also true our front tires to be perfectly round. We tend to like a level chassis front to back to be neutral handling.
@@idwurks how low do you allow the chassis to the track?
@@nflpicks4920 I like the car to be as low as the rules allow.
@@idwurks ok I will apply all that I can and let you know how thing turn out! Really appreciate your help!
Very interesting stuff. I'm just a year or so into the hobby. You seem to have a large inventory of spacers, screws, nuts, washers, etc. Is that something you have just accumulated over time, or can you actually purchase assortments of these things? Thanks and looking forward to more videos.
Hey Randy - I tend to go a bit ham when those things are in the counter in front of me. I just started racing 1/32 in 2021/22 so I have been collecting parts. If I need a part, I'll usually buy a few just in case - especially bags of spacers and screws. I always give that stuff away at the track so it ends up emptying fast! I would recommend checking out SlotingPlus as they carry a HUGE amount of spacers, screws, nuts - All incredibly high quality. Good luck with your racing and thanks for the comment!
Ian, your video seres is on point & on time. I am doing the Jim Rose, Slim Can Conversion for MRSLOTCAR McLaren build so this is icing on the cake for me! Thank You, thank you, thank you! And for my first question; why did you pick the 7052 front wheels and not something lighter and or smaller like the; MRSLOTCAR MR7021 Ergal Aluminum Wheels 'ARIA' Air Ride System - 15.8 X 8.2mm - 3/32" Axle? Thank you for your time and help. Ian, 1/32 plastic cars are new to me. I started slot cars back in the mid 60's and stoped when Slot Car Junction went out of existence, so 1/32 could be my come back! PS I watched a new Y/T video to day about NSR brushless motors and the guy in the video said that Paul G. has been in Arizona working on his brushless Slot Cars! I haven't seen Paul, since 2018 or so and his name comes up in a Slot Car video today Lol...
Great video thank you for showing everyone how fun slot car competitions are.
Absolutely! My pleasure - Thank you for the kind words!
I love Electric Dreams and their dedication to slot car racing. Makes me wish I still lived in west Los Angeles. I was hoping to see Jim Rose, a NorCal racing buddy, make the field of entrants. HO rather than 1/32 scale is big up here in Oregon, with a good group of enthusiastic racers in Eugene and the Portland area.
When you do these builds could we get a full parts list you use to do the builds. that would help someone like my self find the right stuff
For sure - would it be helpful if I added that to this video?
Cats and slotcars, I love both.
Often the two intertwine
Nice video bit different to how i tend to do things but all valid opinions. An option for you regarding motor security. Why do you choose to glue the motor and not use screws to secure it. If youre potentially concerned by it pivoting on the screw end and moving at the comm end of the motor. You can use fibre reinforced tape to secure the motor .
Thank you. Using the b7000 glue for the motor is due to a few reasons - 1) tape of any kind is not allowed on the pod or chassis at Electric dreams. 2) the b7000 provides some dampening as it’s not totally rigid, and 3) it can be cut easily and cleans up nicely :)
@@idwurks Thanks for the reply, will give it a go and see how it compares.
what tyre type are you using?
Ian seus vídeos, são muito legais, parabens e obrigado. Você poderia fazer um video mostrando sua oficina, suas ferramentas e quais as ferramentas necessárias, para as escalas 1/24 e 1/32?
Antonio - thank you so very much! 🙏🏻 I would be happy to make one!
Muito legal seu canal Ian. Sou do Brasil e estou me interessando novamente pelo slot car. Me diga uma coisa, o que é este rolo que passam nos pneus (13:37)? Obrigado!
Holy smokes! I'm on there...
You made the cut! 🤣🫶
Yes!! 🙌 I made it on your video! 😊 What an amazing event! Thanks again for the tips and all the help. Also, congrats on the big win! 🏆 I’m going to have to bug you on driving tips… 😅
I’m always here homie!! I tried to get you more but I wasn’t recording when I thought i was! 😭😭😭
Very cool post .interesting to see how some guys dance with their car as it laps ,others just move their head whilst others bite their lip . 🙂 just discovered your channel today and am impressed with your film quality and interview technique. Gave you a subscription 👍Greetings from Northern Europe ...Harry
It’s always interesting to me too! People really just have a natural motion to driving. And thank you!
Felicitaciones por la victoria Ian! Saludos desde Argentina.
Thank you!!
Great video and congrats with another win.
Great job Ian and congratulations on another victory!
Thank you so much 😀
Thank you for a fantastic video, Ian! The race was a blast and your cars, race craft, and overall stunning performance were a thrill to be a part of. Thanks for all you do!
🥰🥰🥰 Thank you!
Hey Ian Great Vid, I had 1 question what kind of rubber was everyone using for rear tires? Thanks again and congrats for the win!!
@@idwurksRunning spec tires at an event like this just makes sense. The fact that they’re so unique and easily recognizable makes things super easy.
@@wjspade absolutely! It’s way less difficult to get up to a baseline of speed when everyone has the same tire.
Another fantastic video. Great commentary, and great coverage, MAN I LOVE THIS STUFF🏁
You better be in the next one! I am getting you on camera!! :D
👌👏thanks ian muy chulo
Congratulations on your win, and thank you for sharing the video experience.
Hey Ian, great event on Marios location, I meet him at the nsr 24 hours race on Italy this year. So since 24 years I drive slot cars and since 18 years on competitions like these. On which month was that nations? Maybe I can try to get to the next nations in 2024😅 Best regards from South Germany
This is advance level tuning masterclass. Thanks for sharing the knowledge. - Marty
Loving your videos mate, well filmed, informative and real skill... triple threat
@@idwurks you racing the NSR race in December
@@idwurks hmmm 😉
Superb video and extremely helpful.
Ian, for a guy that is just getting into 132 racing and slots in general, this is a tremendous help. Thank You!
That's my goal - thank you for sharing that! <3
Much appreciated brother Ian, Perfect timing 🏁
Always here to help mang!
"Marginal gains theory is the theory that improving and optimising your performance by a small amount across a number of different areas will lead to much more significant, noticeable improvements overall."
🎉
Ian using the front tires as a height point is different then what is popular. Most people say the front tired should barely touch. Can you talk about that ?
@@larrycariglio909 my guess is that spacers possibly induces play, potentially causing deslots. Another benefit is that is makes it easier to adjust front ride height. One major drawback is that it reduces the depth of the guide, mening that the guide has to move less vertically to cause a deslot. I believe this is one of the respons that we saw the front of the Mclaren seem unstable in the race, and might have been the deciding factor between a win ans a second place
nice. anymore videos of this build ?
Coming up!!! Should do another one this weekend!
great job on the video, ian.
I just watched the nationals. Congrats on the big win.
Thank you very much!
G'day mate Joe from Melbourne peace ✌️ Joe the Australian Italian peace
What is the difference in the white kit MR1041 and MR1041B ? Thanks Ian
Stephen, thanks for the question. The B version is the one we're racing - It has a Slot.it Flat6 motor, as compared to the MR1041 which has the full height long can motor. The difference will be in the motor pod and the motor itself, and how the motor applies power. The "bigger" can motors tend to have more torque where the lower profile Flat 6 motors have a lower CG. Does that answer your question?
Sweeeeeeet
Thanks Ian!
I used to race group 12 slot cars back in the early 70s at Rosecrane raceways in Compton CA in my early teens ..
That's where my guy Herman used to race growing up - Before wing cars were truly wing cars!
As a model railroader, I’m so pleased to see nerd hobbies making a comeback.
All hail the n3rds!
Really? Funny I hadn’t see any model railroad stores in years.
Wish i still had a track by me
Don't we all! The nearest one to me is an hour!
WOW this video and production quality is spectacular! Dare I say beautiful! Thank you!
Thank you so much! That's super kind of you.
1975 Missouri state WHISPER JET Slot car champion 🏆🥇. Moved to gear driven unlimited racing with scale speeds of over 750 mph. I was only 13 yrs. Young . Loved sport and hobby. Tracks to hard to find now a days ,wish we had one near !