F3/4/5 at Southport

[SRCC]

Some extra information for the F3/F4/F5 Finals. To be held at Southport this weekend.
All the track work has been complete and looking in tip top condition.
Due to the very poor Summer the pitting field is still on the soft side (will be a lot better if we have no more rain this week) care must be taken getting on/off the field.
If possible car sharing would help with the wear and tear of the field.
Please bring suitable footwear. (Walking boots/Wellies)
Due to the shorter days (goes dark at 8:30pm) Bring a torch if you intend to camp as there is no lighting in the field.
If you do not have an information sheet, you can download one from either the BRCA website or from SRCC website :- http://www.srcc.co.uk/index.php?ind=downloads&op=entry_view&iden=88
Make sure you don’t arrive before 2pm Friday as per information sheet.
Any more information you require please ask on here (I have no details of drivers list)
We hope you have a fun and successful weekend.

[WHITTLER555]

The Landrover will be on hand to tow people out if they get stuck BUT let's try and be sensible and take a look at the ground you are going to drive on before you start ploughing across it!

I should be onsite from around 6pm Friday so don't get stuck before then!
Ta!

Damo.

[coleman758]

So who's camping then guys!!

[Jonesy]

For those guys who were at the F2's you will have myself and Tom Yardy on the commentary all weekend so be prepared for some fun!!!

[andy reeves]

Looking forward to the weekend. Hope that the weather is kind to us

[Ralls Racing]

really looking forward to this one. anyone have a contact for Eric as need to speak to him

Nathan Ralls

[TonyM]

really looking forward to this one. anyone have a contact for Eric as need to speak to him

Nathan Ralls

Nathan I will send you a PM with Erics email address. It's then up to him if he wishes to provide you with his mobile. Alternatively I am the Chairman at SRCC and I will include my direct details as well.

[Evo_Snr]

really looking forward to this one. anyone have a contact for Eric as need to speak to him

Nathan Ralls
You have PM

[danDanEFC]

Thats 3 pm's Nathan has been sent.

:-)

[Ralls Racing]

lmao its almost like the busses 3 at once lol. thanks guys all sorted now. see you on friday ;)

[scotty_big_flip]

cant wait, its gona be a weekend of good close racing.

[coleman758]

What time are people getting there on Friday?

Also, Will there be any particular place for tents? Or will it be just a free for all?

[mikeyscott]

Ed Kerry for the win is my view.

Not doing f345s this year so have a good one

[Rob_B]

Didn't ed Kerry win the f2's last week

[SRCC]

What time are people getting there on Friday?

Also, Will there be any particular place for tents? Or will it be just a free for all?

Gates open at 2:00pm
A club member will advise the best place to pitch your tents. be careful when driving on the field.

[xtreme-rc]

hi,
ed did win the f2`s but he is an f5
xtreme

[Rob_B]

How did he get in to the f2's then if he's an f5

[xtreme-rc]

this is his last year as a f5 because he has done some regionals this year ready to get into the nationals next year
xtreme

[stuart slmcc]

Is there an entry list to double check my names down ?

[Rob_B]

He won the f3's last year. He won the f2's last week Im pretty sure he will win this weekend. I don't think it's fair that he's allowed to compete at the f2's and f345

[xtreme-rc]

hi,
this comes up every year, the only thing you can do is go to the agm and vote it out. ed is an f5 according to the rules and is able to attend
xtreme

[mikeyscott]

I'm sure there will be plenty of other fast people there.

If it had been closer I know Glenn Westwood would prob have attended etc.

An F5 is an F5

[Disco-Panda]

I'll be there :)

lending a hand to anyone who may require it and possibly helping the Daddio up on the Rostrum :)

also just general Banter :)

[discostu]

Totally agree the rules are the rules I don't know about you lot in my view there is only one guy to beat and that is ed I'm looking forward to this one

Whoop whoop roll on the weekend

Stu

[coleman758]

Me either!

Your either F2 or F3 and below??
surely you can't be both?

If your saying rules are rules and he can enter, how did he get in the F2's as an F5?

[Ralls Racing]

from my understanding. entries for the f2's is given from your regional standing. as ed was top non f1 he was top qualifier from our region. the f2 finals is not just for f2's, all other than f1 can enter but priority will be given to f2's. i dont beleive we filled our quota of places in the f2's as was, so ed would have no troubles in getting a place.

Nathan

[rc_penguin]

As Nathan says, I think myself, James Clifford and Michael Vincent were the only F2's who entered from the south-east, So this leaves spaces open to other formula grades from the SE, Hence why Ed could enter, Not much wrong with that I'd say although Ed is quite fast for an F5 lol :p

[KennyClark]

Really looking forward to this weekend.
Hopefully the weather stays dry!

[scotty_big_flip]

yerh that kinda takes the fun out of it knowing i will be racing F2 standard drivers :(

[matdodd]

from my understanding. entries for the f2's is given from your regional standing. as ed was top non f1 he was top qualifier from our region. the f2 finals is not just for f2's, all other than f1 can enter but priority will be given to f2's. i dont believe we filled our quota of places in the f2's as was, so ed would have no troubles in getting a place.

Nathan

I'm amazed Ed wasn't an F1 in the past:o
He was always quick when he did proper racing ( sorry 10th) :p

Anyway my moneys on Robin its only been 3 years since he raced a 4wd!

[xtreme-rc]

hi mat,
ed was an f1 up to about 2005 but then went to nitro,his aim is to get it back next year!!!
les
xtreme

[Rich D]

........................... although Ed is quite fast for an F5 lol :p


yeah he was a bit handy at the F2 Finals. Didnt really put a wheel wrong all day either. Congrats for the win Ed.

[discostu]

yerh that kinda takes the fun out of it knowing i will be racing F2 standard drivers :(

again if you look back 2008 i think at broxtow jamie booth won wasnt he european chapion and didnt he make many worlds a finals in the 90s

wouldnt it be funny if massaimi came and raced the eos in the uk he would be an f5 too.

i think you should all put your efforts in trying to beat ed rather than moaning about it.

see you at the weekend

stu

[jim76]

well said Stu.
we may not like racing against guys who have previously been F1's, but if they have moved back to F5 under the rules then they are just as entitled to race as the rest of us. Just means we have to up our game.

The F3's are generally won by some F3 who has developed at a fast rate anyway and secured an F1 during that season.

The only way round it would be to ban any F1 from dropping lower than an F2 no matter how long they have away from the sport, but that would be a bit harsh.

[Spencer Mulcahy]

Will there be a shop there with a stock of balistic buggy greens just in case my usual source cant get any cheers.

[Ralls Racing]

we will be there with a good stock but are taking pre orders as always

Nathan

[footey]

not that im racing this event but isnt there a rule where F1s who have a break cant go any lower than a f3 licence { ed would still be alowed to race } :)

[matdodd]

Hi Les,
I thought he must of been at some point I remember him running in C/B finals with us back then.
See you Sunday

[Jonesy]

not that im racing this event but isnt there a rule where F1s who have a break cant go any lower than a f3 licence { ed would still be alowed to race } :)


The rule is 5 years after losing your F1 you can drop to F3

[discothesnake]

I really like the fact that former F1's can run at these meetings. I learn more from these one off meetings than i do at a whole regional season.

I love watching the quick guys.

I also think there will be more fast guys at the F345's than there was at the F2's.

Remember that guys like Tony Edvoka are F1's but he gets to run in veterans.

Dave

[jkclifford]

Lmfao, this thread is great!! If you don't like competition perhaps racing is not suited to you!!

poor old forcc boys have to race Ed every week! Get on with it and make him work for it!

[robstanway]

I agree, I don't see what people are moaning about. Bring on the weekend!!!

[VincentVisser]

does anybody know what days are running what cars?

as in sat = 2wd / sun = 4wd?

[Evo_Snr]

does anybody know what days are running what cars?

as in sat = 2wd / sun = 4wd?
2wd on Saturday and 4wd on Sunday

[Racing Snake]

Ed is a F5 no matter that he was a F1 in the past. I can bet that many times in the past ex F1 drivers have returned to racing as F5's, competed at the EoS finals & won.

The top guy's at the EoS finals should see racing against an ex F1 as a challenge which it will be but a good way to improve your skills. We have guys coming down from Scotland who are F5's but next year will be F2's & some of them if they raced at the nationals may even scrape a F1.

So what actually isn't fair is having a go at someone because they're an ex F1

Ed will be up there this weekend with a good chance of winning but I'm sure he won't have it all his own way, I'm sure there will be others there this weekend also more than capable of winning

[nivek]

does anybody know what days are running what cars?

as in sat = 2wd / sun = 4wd?
you not going Vince .....

[discostu]

Lmfao, this thread is great!! If you don't like competition perhaps racing is not suited to you!!

poor old forcc boys have to race Ed every week! Get on with it and make him work for it!

damn right james and tonight was no different:p

[VincentVisser]

you not going Vince .....

O no I am.

Just a very busy weekend so I need to know if I am only driving down on the Sat afternoon or very early on Saturday Morning.

Morning it is.

See you guys Saturday.

[danDanEFC]

I am now worried that 'Ed' might feel a bit picked on.

I will now be cheering for 'Ed' every round and offering him a hug he needs/requests one.

[Jamie B4]

Whoa whats all this - what would be funny is if Ed wins the F2's but doesn't win the F3's

No pressure then - never know who might turn up yet !!

[MikePimlott]

No pressure then - never know who might turn up yet !!

Hope Tricky comes for a play at Southport :woot: Hes rapid round there.

[Spencer Mulcahy]

Bloody hell Mike that is an oil drum of worms never mind a can LOL.

[IceMike]

Can someone please confirm there will be a shop there stocking Durango wheels? Ive spaced on ordering them so need to get them track side

[gazhillAE]

The Landrover will be on hand to tow people out if they get stuck BUT let's try and be sensible and take a look at the ground you are going to drive on before you start ploughing across it!

I should be onsite from around 6pm Friday so don't get stuck before then!
Ta!

Damo.

Don't worry woodys not going! :p

[gazhillAE]

Hope Tricky comes for a play at Southport :woot: Hes rapid round there.

Hahahahahahahahahahahahaha
Now that would be funny :woot:

[gazhillAE]

For those guys who were at the F2's you will have myself and Tom Yardy on the commentary all weekend so be prepared for some fun!!!

Il Bring plenty of beer then for us all not racing :lol:

[gazhillAE]

He won the f3's last year. He won the f2's last week Im pretty sure he will win this weekend. I don't think it's fair that he's allowed to compete at the f2's and f345

Il try and get an ugly gimp mask like the one that's covering your face then il race in your place haha :p

[Rob_B]

Il try and get an ugly gimp mask like the one that's covering your face then il race in your place haha :p

If your doing then then I suggest you get a wig because I have hair

[xtreme-rc]

ice mike,
we will have durango wheels with us, see ed kerry
xtreme-rc

[IceMike]

ice mike,
we will have durango wheels with us, see ed kerry
xtreme-rc


Thank you!

[Cream]

Might be worth knowing that Marine Drive (the costal road) is closed between Marshside Road and Fairways this weekend for resurfacing.

http://www.qlocal.co.uk/southport/news_list/Marine_Drive_Closed_For_Micro_Surfacing-51658287.htm (http://www.qlocal.co.uk/southport/news_list/Marine_Drive_Closed_For_Micro_Surfacing-51658287.htm)

[MikePimlott]

If your doing then then I suggest you get a wig because I have hair

:lol:

[Spencer Mulcahy]

Might be worth knowing that Marine Drive (the costal road) is closed between Marshside Road and Fairways this weekend for resurfacing.

http://www.qlocal.co.uk/southport/news_list/Marine_Drive_Closed_For_Micro_Surfacing-51658287.htm (http://www.qlocal.co.uk/southport/news_list/Marine_Drive_Closed_For_Micro_Surfacing-51658287.htm)

Is that the roller coaster part of the road, better than funland that part.

[Spencer Mulcahy]

Is the road through croston still closed if anybody knows cheers.

[sly]

The road through croston is still closed until December.
The coast closure is from the old sand works until the near the pier.
At the plough roundabout it would be better to head down Preston new road toward lord street.

[Spencer Mulcahy]

Cheers mate will have to find a new way there. Paul Smith told me a way but can't remember it now. Better get the dad map out.

[DanW]

Cheers mate will have to find a new way there. Paul Smith told me a way but can't remember it now. Better get the dad map out.

Where you coming from Spencer?

As Si says if you are coming in from the north, when you get to the plough take 2nd exit off tthe roundabout signposted town centr.

[Spencer Mulcahy]

If it gets to last call time on Saturday and I am not there will someone tell them I will be there as I may be late due to having to drop her in doors off at work before I come over. Dropping her off an hour early as it is I should be there about 7.30 cheers.

[Spencer Mulcahy]

Where you coming from Spencer?

As Si says if you are coming in from the north, when you get to the plough take 2nd exit off tthe roundabout signposted town centr.

Coming over from burnley I usually go through croston (scenic route). I will go to the end of the m65 and follow the signes or my satnav will take me that way. Cheers

[DanW]

You should be able to come from end of M65 / Leyland and go through Bretherton instead of Croston. Last time I went that way o think the signposts took me down Scheslig Way, then istead of following all the way I made a right turn at the Dunkirk Hall and took me the Bretherton route.

[Spencer Mulcahy]

Cheers bud.

[scotty_big_flip]

not long now chaps, early nite for us Barrow lads, 5am get up on the sataday. P.S. My moneys on one of the "Team Washington" Drivers FTW. :)

[MarkLeeds]

Hi,
Anyone know time table for tomorow, what time for booking in/practice/first heat start etc. Had a look for it but cant seem to find much.:cry:

Thanks

[Evo_Snr]

Hi,
Anyone know time table for tomorow, what time for booking in/practice/first heat start etc. Had a look for it but cant seem to find much.:cry:

Thanks
Normal National Timetable. Booking in from 7:15am.
Usually 2 timed practices in heat form from 8.00am. followed by driver's briefing . Heat one on the line at 10.05am
Sorry a bit late but I have been down at the track all day

[MarkLeeds]

No problem thanks:D

[danDanEFC]

Well we are up and on our way to the track.

The weather looks good for today.

My money is on Ashely!

[Rich D]

I really like the fact that former F1's can run.................I also think there will be more fast guys at the F345's than there was at the F2's

Dave

Unless there are forty ex F1 drivers making a comeback this weekend I'm not sure I understand your logic there fella !?

[Rich D]

yerh that kinda takes the fun out of it knowing i will be racing F2 standard drivers :(

He's F1 standard in my opinion judging by his pace at the meeting in 4wd.

[GRIFF55]

I didn't think former f1's could run the f3,4,5's

[danDanEFC]

A final line up

Ed Kerry
Mark Smith
Reece Costello
Ashley Fensom
Tim Rawcliffe
Dan Webster
Adam Perei
Neil Round
Kevin Hodkinson
Jamie Banks

[pugboy]

Great result for the home boys. Who came out on top?

[Tom3012]

Ed Kerry
Mark Stanley
Reece Costello

I think was that was the top 3

[gazhillAE]

Ed Kerry
Mark Stanley
Reece Costello

I think was that was the top 3

Mark smith not stanley

[Tom3012]

Apologees!

[A.R.C Raceway]

Cheers all who took time to run the event for 2wd.:woot:
was well worth the trip up from deepest Essex.:D:D:D
Many thanks to committee and all involved in the running of the day.;)
Lets hope the weather holds off for 4wd today.

[nivek]

BIG BIG thank you to all at Southport for a great days racing
BIG thanks also to Race control .

SOUTHPORT YOU ARE A CREDIT TO THE SPORT

THANKS TO ALL .... :)

[scotty_big_flip]

Fantastic Days 2wd Racing.
Another top event by Southport & the BRCA

[Rich D]

Do we have a top ten for 4WD today guys ?

[bigred5765]

1 edd kerry
2 reece costello
3 stu rand

[discostu]

1 edd kerry
2 reece costello
3

3rd stu rand

[Spencer Mulcahy]

Thanks Southport club for a great return to national racing I loved it all weekend. My drive of the day must be young James Burgess in his final that overtake was well up there with some of the best who have raced there. Thanks again from me.

[jim76]

Big thanks to Southport. First time to their track and I hope it won't be my last!
Thanks to the scrutineering guy for his advice on tyres all weekend. Still reckon ballistics were safer!
Shame about the weather, but I thoroughly enjoyed the track in the wet.

Also huge thanks to Niggs for driving me up and providing pitting space. Great weekend and some good banter with a few new faces.

[James Burgess]

Thanks Southport club for a great return to national racing I loved it all weekend. My drive of the day must be young James Burgess in his final that overtake was well up there with some of the best who have raced there. Thanks again from me.

Hi spencer

Thank you

James

[SRCC]

I would just like to thank all drivers who attended the F3/4/5 this weekend (Pity about the rain today)
I hoped you all enjoyed the meeting and had a safe journey home.
Many thanks for clearing up your litter and disposing of it in the skip.
:thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup:

[danDanEFC]

Thanks to the scrutineering guy for his advice on tyres all weekend. Still reckon ballistics were safer!

And I know you are wrong :-)

[hazeandfizz]

Thank you for putting on such a great event. 2 very challenging tracks, great work by your team.

James.

I would just like to thank all drivers who attended the F3/4/5 this weekend (Pity about the rain today)
I hoped you all enjoyed the meeting and had a safe journey home.
Many thanks for clearing up your litter and disposing of it in the skip.
:thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup:

[jim76]

And I know you are wrong :-)

loving the signature!! :woot:
And a fellow toffee judging by the user name! :thumbsup:

[andy reeves]

Thanks to the Southport Club and all the officials that made the weekend happen. Couldn't get on with the track on Saturday but really enjoyed yesterday's track.

The guy in scrutineering made my day yesterday as well :thumbsup:

[pugboy]

Thanks to the Southport Club and all the officials that made the weekend happen. Couldn't get on with the track on Saturday but really enjoyed yesterday's track.

The guy in scrutineering made my day yesterday as well :thumbsup:

Most likely Aidan Burke, Southport Club legend and motormouth :D

[Dazza B]

Despite a 6 hour journey there and a 7 1/2 hour journey home for 1 day of racing ( I could only do the sunday due to work commitments )
And the fact it drizzled with rain for most of the day.
I had an absolutely great time, the competition was much higher than expected however I have been racing less than a year so didnt expect to be anywhere near the A, B or C finals.
Even propping up the bottom of the table was just as fun and still with a lot of moral support from fellow drivers.
Well done SOUTHPORT for running an excellent meeting, well organised, well scrutineered, good race commentary and excellent burgers..

[Mad-Wolfie]

Was a cracking day (only did Saturday myself) but a well organised event. Just wished i could of got into a better position but hey-ho.

Any pics or video's anywhere yet?

[thebuttyman]

excellent burgers..
thanks to all that came for food and brews ;)
glad you enjoyed the food was a good weekend apart from the weather hope to see some of you at chadderton ;)

[nitro_head]

really good event ,,,,,well done to all

[A.R.C Raceway]

Where are the results??:eh?:
Surely cant be to difficult to upload race times etc....
Alot of people supported and yet no write up or pics.
Is there not a P.R.O??
The meeting was very well run as to be expected but am sure not the only one looking.:eh?:

[A.R.C Raceway]

Oh yeah....:)
not forgetting the awesome food wagon. Amazing food from such a small kitchen.
Gordon Ramsey and that Naked Chef bloke could never of done a better spread.:lol::lol::lol:

[andy reeves]

Has anyone got any video's from the meeting?