Any interest in Portland OR area

I looked at your video on youtube and you've got me puzzled. What is a Expertracer timing/start sytem powered by an electric scooter system? Are you really running the cars at 36 volts and 5 amps? I didn't think the arms would hold up much over 27 volts.
Regarding the Portland area HO drags it sounds like your it till you build up some other groups by letting people know what you have. Daniel of Trakmate does most of the current timing systems that I've heard of. He's located at 14624 -102 Ave - Surrey BC - V3R 7E5 - Canada and his website is www.trackmateracing.com. Take a look at HODragRaceRegistry.com as you might wish to list your track there. You never know what will shake out when you make it known your there.

OK, if you go to www.expertracer.com you can see what I mean by a start/ timing system, with a little modification this system can be used for slot cars. Yes there are many more features with a Trakmate system but for the money or cost going without RT is no big deal for us. As to the track power we use the electrical system from electric scooters like you can find at TNC scooters. Each lane has a choice of 24v or 36v electronic speed controller and both lanes or controllers are powered off 3-10 amp 12v rechargeable batteries. The only real modification needed is making the thumb throttle fit in ones hand but this is done easily with 1/2" pvc. What I really like is you can make an entire drag strip for under $200.00:) As to the cars handling the 36v.... I don't run or even have any pancake style cars so i don't know but the in-line style cars seem to do ok, you just have to make the call of rebuilding or not after each round, and yes there are major burn downs on occasion for not rebuilding. For the most part we use 24v for stock cars and 36v for neo's. Hope this answers some of your questions.