Anywhere close to Wigan for practice

[ElJefe]

Is there anywhere near Wigan where I can take my son to practice I want to get him used to driving on a proper track then eventually start racing. He has a Tamiya plasma edge that he got for Christmas last year and uses it around the garden and school field I know this wont be much good for racing with but if he gets into it I will buy him some proper kit. He is only 4 (5 in august) so probably a bit young to go racing but He is now asking me to build him a track.

[Lee1972]

Is there anywhere near Wigan where I can take my son to practice I want to get him used to driving on a proper track then eventually start racing. He has a Tamiya plasma edge that he got for Christmas last year and uses it around the garden and school field I know this wont be much good for racing with but if he gets into it I will buy him some proper kit. He is only 4 (5 in august) so probably a bit young to go racing but He is now asking me to build him a track.

Both Ribble Valley at Leyland and Bury cater for young children, Ribble always run indoors on a Friday night and Bury are currently outdoors on a Sunday.
Lee

[cutting42]

Is there anywhere near Wigan where I can take my son to practice I want to get him used to driving on a proper track then eventually start racing. He has a Tamiya plasma edge that he got for Christmas last year and uses it around the garden and school field I know this wont be much good for racing with but if he gets into it I will buy him some proper kit. He is only 4 (5 in august) so probably a bit young to go racing but He is now asking me to build him a track.

Hiya

My son had the Plasma Edge as his first car and it can be upgraded to a race-able level with hop ups. My sons car ended up with a 11t brushless system, lipo batteries and 2.4Ghz radio. We fitted bearings all round, upgraded the steering system/servo and put decent shocks on it. Then fitted proper race tyres and it was a great learner car. He raced for a year at an outdoor astro track and it was very robust, surviving many crashes.

He now has an SX2 bought second hand from here and is getting competitive.

[singin pete]

Hello ElJefe

Have a look at this recent article from the LEP about our club.
http://www.rvrccc.co.uk/index.php?p=1_17_Picture-Album

Your son will be very welcome to come down any Friday.

Peter
RVRCCC
Racing for Fun

[Si Coe]

Bury is probably your closest for practicing not at a race meeting. Our track is outdoors in a public park so you can always turn up and have a go. You'll have to climb over a small fence to access the track but lots of people do.

We race on Sundays, under 13's race for free. We have a specific heat for youngsters (Fun class) so as long as he has even basic car control you can turn up and race. We normally have 5 or more racers in that class, as young as 5. I'll be taking my eldest son along just as soon as I can get a suitable transmitter for him - He'll be 3 in August and just can't hold adult sized radios yet.

The only thing is that at 4 I'd suggest it would be best if you marshal for him as some of the cars are pretty fast.

[ElJefe]

Thanks for the info. I think I will take him along to bury. I called in JE models today and he was saying let him have a go at bury has we can set up a small track to get him used to driving around a circuit without the pressure and chaos of racing. also I don't want him getting in the way and ruining anybody else race until I think he is ready.

Lee

[Rcnoob]

Bury's a great practice track, i race up at southport but i practice at bury, its a great open track to learn how to take jumps and stuff, so certainly a good choice for your son to practice.:)

[Si Coe]

Bury's a great practice track, i race up at southport but i practice at bury, its a great open track to learn how to take jumps and stuff, so certainly a good choice for your son to practice.:)

Thats the one problem. People who practice but never race on our track contribute to wear and tear without pay any money for its upkeep.

I have no problem with inexperienced racers wanting to learn on our track before coming to our meetings, but the number of experienced racers who use it as a free testing ground without ever coming to a single club event is getting a bit annoying!

[ElJefe]

Thats the one problem. People who practice but never race on our track contribute to wear and tear without pay any money for its upkeep.

I have no problem with inexperienced racers wanting to learn on our track before coming to our meetings, but the number of experienced racers who use it as a free testing ground without ever coming to a single club event is getting a bit annoying!

Ive no problem paying or contributing to the club for him to practice has there is nowhere for him to go.

[Si Coe]

Sorry - wasn't a dig at you!

[ElJefe]

Just called to have a look has I was passing it looks ideal for him to start on.