Marston 4wd Regional 18th May - INFO

[_JP_]

I have spoken to the grounds keeper today at where our track is and it seems we have a small problem with parking.

Goodridge security are being gay and are not opening the main gate from the car park for ANYONE do to breaking's and Vans being stolen???

What does this mean, well it means that we will have to park at the side of the building and utilize the car park as much as possible.

The biggest pain will be having to carry pit gear/tents to where we normally pit.

Unfortunately there is nothing MMCC can do about this, all we can do is make sure we have a great days racing on a normally well laid out track :thumbsup:

If anyone you know does not get on oOple please let them know.

Thanks.

[_sleigh_]

So this is the gate from the Car Park area onto the track that runs down past the track??

Presumably we can still park in the Main car park after unloading?

Also, if Goodrich have suffered from theft, do we need to worry at all about our RC gear on race day?


I'll make sure I send out this info to all when confirming everyone's entry (about a week before)

[bert digler]

I have spoken to the grounds keeper today at where our track is and it seems we have a small problem with parking.

Goodridge security are being gay and are not opening the main gate from the car park for ANYONE do to breaking's and Vans being stolen???

What does this mean, well it means that we will have to park at the side of the building and utilize the car park as much as possible.

The biggest pain will be having to carry pit gear/tents to where we normally pit.

Unfortunately there is nothing MMCC can do about this, all we can do is make sure we have a great days racing on a normally well laid out track :thumbsup:

If anyone you know does not get on oOple please let them know.

Thanks.

has the rostrum been fixed yet? due to vandals and whats happening with the potential new track,land you have been given by goodrich

[_JP_]

Phil I think we are going to have to park in the small car park, I will ring Graham again and ask if we can park in the main car park behind the gates but that would be a pain I think.

As for the theft I don't know when it happened Graham just said there not even opening the gates for the footballers and they have a cup match which will cause them even bigger problems.

I don't think we have anything more to worry about than a normal race meeting at any track with regards to theft.

As for the Rostrum its the first I have heard about it being damaged, I spoke to Tinners and he said all was OK.

We don't live close to the track so I guess we rely on other club members to let us know.

As for the land nothing has happened, we we not really given any land, but it was mentioned that we might be able to use it. With the amount of Racing we all do it would be hard I guess to maintain it, I mean for the regional last year there were only about 5 of us there on the saturday to lay a track, this year I am hoping for more :D

[bert digler]

:thumbsup:Phil I think we are going to have to park in the small car park, I will ring Graham again and ask if we can park in the main car park behind the gates but that would be a pain I think.

As for the theft I don't know when it happened Graham just said there not even opening the gates for the footballers and they have a cup match which will cause them even bigger problems.

I don't think we have anything more to worry about than a normal race meeting at any track with regards to theft.

As for the Rostrum its the first I have heard about it being damaged, I spoke to Tinners and he said all was OK.

We don't live close to the track so I guess we rely on other club members to let us know.

As for the land nothing has happened, we we not really given any land, but it was mentioned that we might be able to use it. With the amount of Racing we all do it would be hard I guess to maintain it, I mean for the regional last year there were only about 5 of us there on the saturday to lay a track, this year I am hoping for more :D

the rostrum and race control needs checking as reports from within goodrich
have said there is damage i will get someone to check it again

[_JP_]

Thanks if you could that would be great and if thats the case we will need to get it sorted.

I don't think the Race control will hold out much longer!

[ashleyb4]

I love marston always a good track and its always nice and warm. I always seem to do well at marston. and its my favriot surface GRASS!!!:thumbsup::thumbsup:

A

[tyreman]

Any updates on parking???

[_sleigh_]

Speaking to JP at the weekend, the parking situation is as per his first post.

Basically we can park/pit on the small car park (old tennis courts area) We will be able to errect tents on the grass as normal, we'll just have to carry gear to and from the car park area.

Those not needing the 1:1 cars during the day may be able to park them in the larger car park on the opposite side of the footbal field. This will free up space for pitting.

I'm sure JP will update us if any of the above is inaccurate.

[losixxx]

going to be very tight squeeze if there's a big turnout:thumbdown:

[Belsten]

Does anyone have the postcode please ?
Cheers

[_JP_]

One thing I still need to find out is if we can park on the main car park, we can park down the side of the building where we come in and on the small car park in front of the track.

We will be meeting next saturday 17th at 1pm and could do with as much help as possible so don't be shy and it would be good to see some new faces helping out :D

nothing was damaged when Butch and I went over last saturday but kids have made a mess.

Thanks in advance.


Speaking to JP at the weekend, the parking situation is as per his first post.

Basically we can park/pit on the small car park (old tennis courts area) We will be able to erect tents on the grass as normal, we'll just have to carry gear to and from the car park area.

Those not needing the 1:1 cars during the day may be able to park them in the larger car park on the opposite side of the football field. This will free up space for pitting.

I'm sure JP will update us if any of the above is inaccurate.

[_JP_]

Does anyone have the postcode please ?
Cheers

Goodrich
Stafford Road
Ford House
Wolverhampton
WV10 7EH

[Belsten]

thanks, what is the track surface ?

[strobe]

It's a Proper Off-Road racing surface. GRASS.

[Jonesy]

Shame it isn't 2wd after this weekend for me!!!

Looking forward to it though!

[DaveG28]

Hi Phil,

Any chance of an entry list, can't remember if I've entered before (Pm sent though!)

[woohaa19]

as jp said above we will need help doin the track on sat afternoon from 1pm onwards if any1 is close enough to come down and lend a hand it would be good

:thumbsup:

[butch]

KICKER:woot:

[_sleigh_]

Hi Phil,

Any chance of an entry list, can't remember if I've entered before (Pm sent though!)

entry list no, but yes I got your PM this evening.

[DaveG28]

entry list no, but yes I got your PM this evening.

Thanks mate!

[_JP_]

OK we CAN NOT park on the main car park, we can only park on the small one and down the side of the building.

I have just spoken to the grounds keeper and the gates will be open at 12, which does not help us, I am being told now that they can only be open when a Goodridge employee is on site, maybe Nick Dunn can sort this as he is an employee :)

Toilets will be available from 7am, no food van on site but the club is open, not sure on the time though.

[Yardeeee]

OK we CAN NOT park on the main car park, we can only park on the small one and down the side of the building.

I have just spoken to the grounds keeper and the gates will be open at 12, which does not help us, I am being told now that they can only be open when a Goodridge employee is on site, maybe Nick Dunn can sort this as he is an employee :)

Toilets will be available from 7am, no food van on site but the club is open, not sure on the time though.

When you say gates opened at 12 mate, are you talking the main gate into the place alonside the building? And if so, is this just on the saturday when we do the track? Not on race day?! :bored::eh?:

Tom

[_JP_]

just ignore the gates, we have to carry stuff lol
I will show you saturday what I mean!!

[losixxx]

this is getting confusing, jp can we park in the tarmac car-park directly next to the track? if not is were we have to park visible from the track?

any chance of doing a google earth map of what/where we will have to park?

[_JP_]

Yes Chris, and down the side of the building where we come in.

[losixxx]

cheers big fella....

[Jonesy]

Back to the gate opening time question? Will it be open for 7:30 or will we have to come in another way.

I'm way confused about this now! (Doesn't take much to be fair)

[ashleyb4]

I cant wait for marston with almost a full new xx4 only the wing mounts are out of the original kit it should be an ace weekend knowone myluck i will break it all.

A

[_JP_]

Back to the gate opening time question? Will it be open for 7:30 or will we have to come in another way.

I'm way confused about this now! (Doesn't take much to be fair)

just come in the normal way, down the side with the track in front of you, does that make sense?

[_JP_]

I cant wait for marston with almost a full new xx4 only the wing mounts are out of the original kit it should be an ace weekend knowone myluck i will break it all.

A
with Butch doing the jumps and thinking only 8th, good chance it will be in 2 when you go home :p

[losixxx]

jp can we run PT's and if so do you want number before or on the day?

[Jonesy]

just come in the normal way, down the side with the track in front of you, does that make sense?

Potter, even when I'm sober I love you

[ashleyb4]

with Butch doing the jumps and thinking only 8th, good chance it will be in 2 when you go home :p

Nah it will live. Im hoping to get an awseom result this weekend i need it i love marston and hopefully my xx4 will be awsome there.

A

[losixxx]

how many's booked in phil??

[_JP_]

jp can we run PT's and if so do you want number before or on the day?

Yes I believe so, need to check with Stu as he is running the computer for us.
but normally we do.
Unless its changed Chris it should be on the database.

[stuartw]

Yes I believe so, need to check with Stu as he is running the computer for us.
but normally we do.
Unless its changed Chris it should be on the database.

Nowt to do with me mate, its your decoder that will decide.

CD, unless you have changed numbers since Cov, then Jas is correct. It wil be on the database.

[_sleigh_]

Current entry list (56)

Aaron Smith
Adam Tinsley
Alex Hillman
Andrew Jones
Andrew Kilgariff
Andy Mountford
Andy Reeves
Anthony Hackett
Antony Parr
Ashley Williams
Brenden Mance
Brian Preddy
Chris Bowater
Chris Dyke
Craig Jones
Craig Sutton-Jones
Dave Belston
Dave Gibson
Ian Barnard
Ian Townsend
Jake Hemming
James Ambrose
James Evans
Jamie Banks
Jason Bennett
John Grindey
John Langley
Jon Boe
Jonny Hodgson
Ken Rieth
Malcolm McDougall
Mark Morris
Mark Stanley
Mark Taylor
Martin Booth
Mat Dodd
Mathew Thomas
Matt Simpson
Michael Elliott
Michael Waugh
Mike Temple
Nathan Ferguson
Neil Davies
Neil Oliver
Neil Tinsley
Nick Dunn
Nick Turner
Paul Wragg
Pete Belston
Phil Sleigh
Rob Harris
Robin Lucas
Roger Mills
Scott Whyman
Simon Moss
Stuart Harlow
Tom Yardy
Tony Bishop
Tony Davies

[Wraggy]

Griff will be here with another late entry soon :woot::woot:

[_sleigh_]

Nope, he's not there this week.:p

[_JP_]

Nowt to do with me mate, its your decoder that will decide.

CD, unless you have changed numbers since Cov, then Jas is correct. It wil be on the database.

Then yes PT is ok.

[losixxx]

thanks to both of you

[ashleyb4]

I havent had a good regional so far this year so lets make this one good and get in a high final.

A

[losixxx]

phil did you get andy mountfords entry?

[_sleigh_]

Not yet... I've just txt him.

[losixxx]

i e-mailed you last night, he wants to book in please

[_sleigh_]

Just collected that e-mail now Chris, all sorted Thanks

[_sleigh_]

List updated

[IceMike]

u got a heat listing yet phil???

[_sleigh_]

Nope :lol:

[GRIFF55]

Griff will be here with another late entry soon :woot::woot:
No mate, think i'll have a rest for one weekend!!:thumbsup:

[DaveG28]

What time will booking in close/practice start?

[ashleyb4]

Mr sleigh you have an e-mail.

A

[_JP_]

What time will booking in close/practice start?

At a guess practise 8.30 racing at 10

booking in close 8.30, is that the norm, I never take much notice!

[stuartw]

At a guess practise 8.30 racing at 10

booking in close 8.30, is that the norm, I never take much notice!

Near enough. :thumbsup:
Practice will be in Heat formation.

[RLGfx]

Unfortunately I won't be able to attend, I've only just finished working on my big car, and not had time to get the littlun ready yet... :( Please if any organisers are reading this, remove me from the list.









Plus i've still not got my batteries back.........:thumbdown:

[ashleyb4]

your not the only one robin :(

A

[IceMike]

Had a good day 2 day thanks everyone :P

[neiloliver]

Yes, thanks to JP, Stuart and the Marstson club members. I did not do well today but enjoyed the track, especially round 3. My only moan is not being able to see my car on the downramp of the table top. The B44 seemed dialled. My thumbs were rubbish.

Well done to Stan and Craig for their first places.

Neil

[GRIFF55]

who got the top ten please?

[barnyard]

Stanners TQ + win the others were Yardy, Sleigh, Bish, Robbo, Dodd, Bowater, Jonesy, Moss & me

Can't remember the finishing order though

[GRIFF55]

cheers E, nice one!!

[matdodd]

i think top 5 were stan, yardy, me,phil, bog

[RogerM]

I enjoyed the day too ... great to be racing on grass again!!

I was super happy with the car, less so with my inability to do more than 3 laps without doing something super dumb!

The final was interesting ..... Malc' demonstrated what is meant by using ALL of the track ... glad the ZX5-SP is bullet proof!!!!! :D

[ashleyb4]

i think top 5 were stan, yardy, me,phil, bog

Go stan! what ever he has done to that xxx4 it is obviously working.

A

[tony12795]

I would like to say thanks to Marston MCC (JP in particular) good day all round even if my final was poo.

Well done to Stan, Doddy and Martin Booth :thumbsup:

T

[Jonesy]

Thanks to the club and the helpers for yesterday and BIG thanks to Stan for letting me run his car in the last leg, it didn't make any difference after already getting 2 '10s' after dropping out of leg 1 and not racing leg 2.

Good day and good event shame about my leg though, ended up in A&E in Chester for 4 hours last night, that was fun......

[Kopite]

you're shitting me!!!!

i thought you were ok once you walked around a bit???

[GRIFF55]

what happened?:o

[Kopite]

i could tell you a brave herioc story of when Jonesy risked his life by wrestling a bear to the ground, saving us all from certain death.....:o

....but he just slipped over playing footy, twisting his ankle and/or knee :woot:

[millzy]

clown didnt you learn when you smashed your head open playing footy at Oxon

[ashleyb4]

jonesy you ledgend.

A

















or is that legend:confused::woot:

[Jonesy]

you're shitting me!!!!

i thought you were ok once you walked around a bit???


It was more for a check up to be honest, I was struggling moving when I got hone after resting it in the car so the missus insisted I went!

To be fair I didn't half twist the leg when I went down, I've got to take pain killers etc... and go back for a physio appoitment next week

Happy days!

[Jonesy]

clown didnt you learn when you smashed your head open playing footy at Oxon

That was not funny!! I remember walking round with blood just dripping from my head!!

[Mossy]

That was not funny!! I remember walking round with blood just dripping from my head!!

I remember that! I was like "Jones ure bleedin" lol

[GRIFF55]

How was the BEAR??:lol:

[tonymon]

jonesy you ledgend.

A

















or is that legend:confused::woot:

legend is how u spell it anyway...

[Jonesy]

How was the BEAR??:lol:

Hurt, he never got up! :D

[GRIFF55]

:o:cry::lol:

[_JP_]

It was more for a check up to be honest, I was struggling moving when I got hone after resting it in the car so the missus insisted I went!

To be fair I didn't half twist the leg when I went down, I've got to take pain killers etc... and go back for a physio appoitment next week

Happy days!

I wanna know how come you fall over and no one takes the piss, I fall over and Butch is like a radar pin points and sees me fall and EVERY one knows!

hope it ain't too bad mate!

[Jonesy]

I wanna know how come you fall over and no one takes the piss, I fall over and Butch is like a radar pin points and sees me fall and EVERY one knows!

hope it ain't too bad mate!


It was quite funny at the time mate and I even had a couple of kicks of a footie later on the day, the pain killers are doing a sterling job at the minute!

PS: that's what you get for hanging round with Butch!

[Kopite]

i distinctly remember all of us surrounding you, laughing at you and prodding you!!!

...then realising you were in quite a bit of pain (but still laughing a little bit).


For all of you who are interested, the Bear is going to be alright :thumbsup: