Rotary Power Northwest RX-7 club (RPNW.ORG) is holding a tech session at Pineapple Racing on Saturday, March 10th. This is perennially a very popular event, since our first one ten years ago. Engine builder and all-around rotary guru Rob Golden shares technical information in a Q&A format. Cost is free to members and a $5 recommended donation for non-members (which can be applied to membership within the following 30 days). It is suggested that you bring a folding chair or there is a very good possibility that you will find yourself standing for 3+ hours, if past events are any indication.

Pineapple Racing is located at 12838 NE Airport Way, Portland, OR 97230, a few miles east of the Portland Airport on Airport Way.

Directions -- I-205 South:
To get there from I-205 South, take the Airport Way exit (Exit 24) and turn left at the bottom of the ramp, away from the airport. Pineapple Racing will be on your right on the South side of the street, about half way between 122nd and 138th. Look for the Jack in the Box on the corner of 122nd, follow the road around the bend and turn into the driveway with the USPS Mail boxes on the sidewalk. There is no big sign for Pineapple Racing, but you can look for Gasket Specialties next door in the same building. Pineapple Racing is directly opposite Horsepower Freaks and Torque Freaks, on the other side of Airport Way.

Directions -- I-205 North:
To get there from I-205 North, take the Airport Way East exit (Exit 24B), one exit beyond the Airport Exit (24A). Merge onto Airport Way. Pineapple Racing will be on your right on the South side of the street, about half way between 122nd and 138th. Look for the Jack in the Box on the corner of 122nd, follow the road around the bend and turn into the driveway with the USPS Mail boxes on the sidewalk. There is no big sign for Pineapple Racing, but you can look for Gasket Specialties next door in the same building. Pineapple Racing is directly opposite Horsepower Freaks and Torque Freaks, on the other side of Airport Way.

Maps can be found on PineappleRacing.com in the Contact section.

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Blake Qualley
Rotary Power Northwest
RPNW.ORG

 

If anyone of you guys have never had the chance to listen to Rob, then this would be a great time. Prepare for info overload. CJ

 

I totally agree! Even if you are brand new to rotaries or just have a limited knowledge with engine internals these guys will do their best to answer even the most embarrassing questions...as I found out-LOL!

...Well hopefully Buick-Bubba won't be around trying to take up all friggin day embarrassing everyone with his GM-3 Rotor Frankenstein dreams-hahaha!!!

 

What time is it going to start? I need to orginized a drive!

 

Let's say noon. People can come earlier, but it won't get "formal" until then.

 

can we drift out behind the shop after? ^^

 

No, but you can ask Justin from TorqueFreaks if you can drift around their building, like he does sometimes at night.

 

Do you guys have any suggestions for topics or do you just want to play Q&A?

 

Blake, what is the membership fee for RPNW?

Regards,
Justin Wade

 

Membership is $25 a year. We are working on a package of discounts and gift certificates for paid members to at least make it a wash, but the discounts for participating in even a few regular events will pay you back pretty quick.

You do NOT need to be a member to participate in any event, including the tech day. Some events have a slightly higher cost for non-members than members. The Tech Day is free, but we will ask for a donation of a couple bucks from non-members to benefit the club. No guilt trip if you don't feel like donating. If you ask for a receipt, whatever you donated will be credited towards your membership if you join within 60 days.

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Blake Qualley
Rotary Power Northwest (RPNW.ORG)

 

By the way, if the weather cooperates (and maybe even if it doesn't), we'll set up the barbeque and roast some hotdogs or whatever.

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Blake

 

i'll be there....my FD's still back east though.

 

Reminder: This event is tomorrow!

 

OK Rain Gods!!!
Non on Sat.
see ya all tommorow.
Steve From Eugene

 

Bring your folding chairs unless you feel like standing on concrete for hours. We will have one couch and a few office chairs, but it never seems to be enough.

 

I was planning on coming down for this but the weather looks awful... especially coming down from Seattle.

 

Rain or no Rain this is something you dont want to miss.

 

Thanks, everyone, for coming out. I think we had about twenty people total, which is a decent turnout. Hope you learned something. See you at the next event!

 

By the way, one dude drove from Idaho, so no excuses about a long drive for why you didn't show up!

 

Besides the fact its indoors anyway.
Oh and my brain still hurts.

 

When is the next tech day?

 

The next one in general or specifically at Pineapple Racing? The next tech day in general is supposed to be at Ground Zero in May, but Ralph wasn't sounding too confident about it last time we spoke. If it falls through, we will do something else completely. The next Pineapple Racing tech day has not been scheduled. Unless we need to fill a date later this season, it won't be until next year.

 

I am open to something at my shop in Beaverton if you want....I'll even respond this time!! Everyone can see AFGmotos' FD and my FC V-mount that we fabbed up. Hmmmmm. BBQ? Band? Hmmmmmmm.

 

im down.
i just realized that i missed the pinapple tech session and am now kicking myself for doing so

 

I'll get with Rob and Blake and see what's up. We have parking for about ohhh 25+ so I am sure that we would be good. Actually, I'd like to set up several spring and summer get togethers/drives for charity or Mazda meets. I'll start a thread soon related to this. Don't mean to rob Rob's thread!!! John