WBMCC - Bridgford Buggy Blitz 2013/14

[Dave Dodd]

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WBMCC are proud to present their Saturday Indoor Off Road Championships in association with our sponsors Schumacher Racing. Held in West Bridgford, Nottingham, on one of the biggest carpet tracks in the country. The Indoor off road championships are back by popular demand!

Dates: 26 October, 23 November, 7 December, 18 January, 15 February & 22 March

Venue: West Bridgford School, Loughborough Road, West Bridgford, Nottingham, NG2 7FA

The track is one of the biggest carpet tracks in the country (592 square meters) and with the addition of purpose built jumps and obstacles, and also surface changes, WBMCC offer a great challenge to all drivers of all abilities.

Classes: 2wd buggies, 4wd buggies, SCT 2wd and SCT 4wd (SCT classes will be only run If enough apply)

Pre-booking: Pre-booking for this can be found on this page. Pre-booking is essential for the championship so that we know that the meetings can go ahead. Pre-booking will close the Tuesday night prior to each event.
clicky here to pre book. (http://www.wbmcc.com/index.php?option=com_forme&Itemid=70)

Price: Adults £10.00 and Juniors £7.00 per class per day , £7.00 if you do another class on the same day. (Juniors - under 16)

Championship: Each event is split into two rounds of the championship. One round points based on qualifying position, second round based on final finishing position. Out of the total 12 rounds of the championship, 8 will count towards the end of series standings. At the end of the series trophies will be provided to the winners, we will also be holding an end of season raffle. To enter the raffle, each round of the championship you enter will get you a ticket, so the more rounds you enter the more chances you have of winning. (Please note that to gain entry to the raffle you need to have done enough rounds to qualify for the championship.)
At the end of the series trophies will be provided to the winners, we will also be holding an end of season raffle. To enter the raffle, each round of the championship you enter will get you a ticket, so the more rounds you enter the more chances you have of winning. (Please note that to gain entry to the raffle you need to have done enough rounds to qualify for the championship.)
Doors open 8am
pratice and booking in 8:15am

Race day format:
4 rounds of round by round qualifying with best two to count
Finals: - 1 Leg final for everybody.

Rules:

BRCA card and the use of a lipo sack are required .

2wd Buggies

Any 1:10 Scale off-road 2WD Buggy
Any Electric Motor
BRCA Legal 2-cell lipo
Shock Towers Must have some sort of protection to protect carpet.
Rear Axle Control Tyres Schumacher Yellow Mini Pins U6608, U6742 or Schumacher Venom whites Road tyre
Front Any Schumacher off road tyre


4wd Buggies

Any 1:10 Scale off-road 4WD Buggy
Any Electric Motor
BRCA Legal 2-cell lipo
Shock Towers Must have some sort of protection to protect carpet.
Rear Axle Control Tyres Schumacher Yellow Mini Pins U6608, U6742 or Schumacher Venom whites Road tyre
Front Any Schumacher off road tyre



Short Course Trucks 2wd + 4wd (Classes will be split)

Any 1:10 scale electric Short Course Based Truck, 2wd only
Any Electric Motor
BRCA Legal 2-cell lipo or BRCA Legal 6-cell NIMH Batteries
Schumacher SCT Minispike (U6766, U6769, U6773) SCT mini pins (U6767, U6768, U6774)

[chuckie stella]

Awesome, count me in :thumbsup:

Won't be able to do two of the dates obviously :(

[cunawarit]

I'll certainly make one or two :)

[Pedros20]

Woo Hoo! I have some of that!
Can't wait!

[Dave Dodd]

Pre booking is now officially open, all 6 dates confirmed

please pre book here (http://www.wbmcc.com/index.php?option=com_forme&Itemid=70)


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[john333]

Dave, I've just filled my form in but the last round got missed off it for some reason. Can you put me down for them all please?

[dicky14]

:thumbsup:Booked in cant wait, woo hoo

[brooksy]

I'm booked in,just hope the wife isn't working on any:(

Only managed the first one last year but I did enjoy it:)

[Dave Dodd]

Dave, I've just filled my form in but the last round got missed off it for some reason. Can you put me down for them all please?

will add you in :D

[Dave Dodd]

These are the tires allowed to be used at this event:

Schumacher Yellow Mini Pins U6608, U6742 or (Schumacher Venom Road tyre U6720 - awaiting approval)

:):)

Dont forget to pre book, more that do means we can pit in the gym and have a bigger track to race on . :) :thumbsup::thumbsup:

[Dave Dodd]

We will have some new ramps & a new table top for this year, so hopefully Matt wont be under it with his tool kit.
:thumbsup::thumbsup:

[Dave Dodd]

24 entries so far. just over 2 weeks to go. :D

[Robbiejuk]

24 entries so far. just over 2 weeks to go. :D

Not using the small hall then...

[Muzzie]

I'm booked in 2wd and 4wd :thumbsup:

[Dave Dodd]

Cheers muzzie.. and everyone else whom has booked in so far.
We are currently just shy of 30 entries now but I think you might be right Rob.
We should be able to manage in the hall.

[/tobys]

How many more do you need to have pitting in the smaller hall (leaving the bigger hall just for the track)?

[Dave Dodd]

Another 10 to secure the gym. Last year we had roughly 40 pre book and further entries turning up on the day. :D

[luniemiester]

These are the tires allowed to be used at this event:

Schumacher Yellow Mini Pins U6608, U6742 or (Schumacher Venom Road tyre U6720 - awaiting approval)

:):)

Dont forget to pre book, more that do means we can pit in the gym and have a bigger track to race on . :) :thumbsup::thumbsup:

Is there any update on tyres to be used as me and my lad might come racing but don't want to have to buy 4 sets of rears if only 1 type are allowed

[Dave Dodd]

Is there any update on tyres to be used as me and my lad might come racing but don't want to have to buy 4 sets of rears if only 1 type are allowed

for round 1, use the mini pins on the rear U6608.

the new venom tyres are currently unavailable to the public as they are still being tested by various clubs.

comments from various club drivers suggest U6720 venom silvers, as not being very good. hopefully for round 2 the new whites and yellows will be available..

[Pedros20]

Another 10 to secure the gym. Last year we had roughly 40 pre book and further entries turning up on the day. :D

I think there'll be a few turn up on the day Dave tbh, talking to people at Worksop yesterday. No good for you wanting exact numbers.
Be nice to see a few more book in. :confused:

[Dave Dodd]

I think there'll be a few turn up on the day Dave tbh, talking to people at Worksop yesterday. No good for you wanting exact numbers.
Be nice to see a few more book in. :confused:

Thanks. :D

I know what you mean, its no different to club nights, half pre book and the other half turn up on the night or pre book at the last minute..

also pre booking will close 1 week tomorrow (22.10.13), this is to give us time to cancel the gym if need be.

[Pedros20]

Fingers crossed some more in then Dave. Be nice to get the gym room as well.

[Dave Dodd]

now closer to 35 entries :thumbsup:

keep them coming :D

[Dave Dodd]

Good news, gym now available for pitting :-D
Keep your pre booking coming :-)

[Dave Dodd]

Roughly 50 drivers have now pre-booked :D, brilliant keep them coming.

Please remember to cover/protect your front shock tower, this is to stop it digging in to the carpet, which also saves the tower too.

[Dave Dodd]

Excellent turn out for round one, 55 entries in all, 47 of which were 2wd. The new modular table top worked well and can be walked on to marshal cars, fast flowing circuit with technical obstacles. Close racing in all finals.

2wd: 1st Iain Mellish, 2nd Lloyd Storey, 3rd Eugene Galley
4wd: 1st Leigh Richardson, 2nd Abi Bullivant, 3rd James Bullivant
(sorry no pics)

hope to see you all at the next round and spread the word. :thumbsup:

Round 2 is on the 23rd November

[Dave Dodd]

The new venom whites will be allowed in this championship as soon as they are made available.

:D

Shop: Autocare & Cycles, I carry a small amount of spares and tires at each round (club nights too). if there is anything you think you may need before each round, let me know (wednesday b4 each round prefered) and i can make sure i have it with me.. most common parts carried are Team C, Associated and Schumacher :)

[the dug]

Big mistake to allow yet another tyre be used, especially with additives. Supposed to be keeping costs down, and level the playing field---a bit:confused:

[Chris56]

keeping costs down is one of the reasons behind allowing them: from recent testing their grip is similar to pins but they don't wear anywhere near as quick. A couple of guys have been testing them on our club nights and they have no obvious benefits on lap times over pins and seem to run best without additive. Whilst I agree that a level playing field is a good thing, drivers will go with the better tyre at the end of the day.

[/tobys]

Seeing as it's control tyres, any chance of a discount if we buy them from the club or supporting shop? :woot:

2 sets of mini pins and a set of stagger ribs at retail price = expensive race day!

[Dave Dodd]

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[Dave Dodd]

A new Schumacher tyre is now available for the buggies part no. U6790, venom road tyre in white compound and works well with a tubby insert.
These tires are allowed to be used in the Saturday off road championship.

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[Dave Dodd]

Click here for more information. (http://www.wbmcc.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=category&layout=blog&id=44&Itemid=68)

Its an excellent off road event, definitely worth a visit, even if i do say so myself :D

Plenty of spaces available, always close racing throughout the heats. :)

Who will take the glory for rd2, Schumacher or Team C ??

[Dave Dodd]

Looks like it could be a Team C challenge this Saturday, with most of the Team C team taking part :D
will we see any of the Xray or Schumacher teams or team drivers, to really mix it up :D

will be a good one :D

[Chris-S]

Intending to come tomorrow, however there is a mention in the rules of shock tower protectors, are these available to buy from the club? FYI, I run an RB6, which the front shock tower seems fairly carpet friendly, unlike the carbon towers and forward facing shock mount screws.

[john333]

I've never known them not to be available from there, they need to get a good stock for tomorrow because there are quite a few new drivers coming

[Smartalec]

I'll need one ;0)

[brooksy]

My aim for tomorrow was to try and scrape into the B final.......that's gone out the window now:woot:
Be good to see some of the team drivers there from Team C:thumbsup:

[Dave Dodd]

Excellent round with 61 entries, fantastic close racing throughout the heats.
Awesome racing in the top heats, with team c and Schumacher drivers fighting it out.
A huge thanks to everyone that took part and to those that helped the running of it Inc track work.. :D

Round 3 is 7th December, only 2 weeks away.

[philkyosho]

Hi,

Great day guys... Thanks

Phil

[Chris-S]

Great meeting, will be back for the next one.

Are the full results available somewhere?

[Dave Dodd]

Full results can be found here (http://www.wbmcc.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=83&Itemid=71)

[Dave Dodd]

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[Dave Dodd]

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Rd3 next Saturday, plenty of spaces available :thumbsup:

[Dave Dodd]

Hi all.
I have setup a practice heat list based on drivers abilities, we have 8 (3minute) heats of practice which will start at 8:15am and all going well there will be 2 rounds.
Booking confirmation and fee collection will commence after heat 1 of practice, as thats where I will be :lol:
See you all Saturday morning. :D

[brooksy]

Dave,I've only just booked my son in to race on Saturday,just wanted to know it will be ok?. I'm sure it will:D,thought I'd ask .:)

[Dave Dodd]

Dave,I've only just booked my son in to race on Saturday,just wanted to know it will be ok?. I'm sure it will:D,thought I'd ask .:)

Yes m8, on the system now :D
will be in practice heat 1, 8:15am :)

[brooksy]

Thanks Dave,see you Saturday.
Also,good to see there's going to be controlled practice aswell,was a bit daunting for my son when he went to practice last time round. Good move:)

[Dave Dodd]

Fantastic day today about 66 drivers in all. Really quick at the top. Schumacher getting a 2wd win with Simon Moss and Xray Cars taking 4wd with James Bullivant.
Everything ran smoothly all day , I felt the timed practice worked really well (works better if everyone books in a couple of days before the event)..
Wishing everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year..
Will see you all on the 18th Jan 2014. 😃

[Dave Dodd]

the results are now up :thumbsup:
clicky here (http://www.wbmcc.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=83&Itemid=71)

[Dave Dodd]

http://www.redrc.net/2013/12/bullivant-wins-4wd-at-west-bridgeford-winter-series/#more-75065

Well 4wd did :D

[Dave Dodd]

Round 4 is a week on Saturday the 18th.
Please pre book as I would like to set up a practice list beforehand like I did for rd3.

Cheers

[Dave Dodd]

Please pre book before 10pm Thursday as I will be setting up a practice list and I will not have time after this.
There will be room for those that turn up on the day. :thumbsup:

On another note I have some shock tower wings if u need one (jolly goodz)

[Dave Dodd]

Please remember to bring your BRCA cards...

[dicky14]

Rich Stain and Curtis Stain 2wd please Dave:thumbsup:

[Dave Dodd]

A big thanks to all today.
Great day, great races


Round 5 - 15th Feb

[Dave Dodd]

Round 5 is a week on Saturday :thumbsup:

2 rounds of timed practice, 4 rounds of qualifying and a final for everyone.
So get your names down you won't be disappointed :)

[Dave Dodd]

Please book in if your planning on joining us for round 5 this Saturday, as I would like to setup a practice sheet for everyone. :thumbsup:

Similar track design on Friday evening but without all the obstacles if you fancy a practice.;)

[Dave Dodd]

Latest results now uploaded.

click here (http://www.wbmcc.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=83&Itemid=71)

:thumbsup:

[Dave Dodd]

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[Dave Dodd]

Hi all, this coming Saturday is the final round of this winters off road championship and i must say it has been a brilliant championship with close racing throughout, so hope to see you all on Saturday and we have some fantastic prizes to give away in the raffle plus Trophies.

Practice list will be posted Thursday evening.

Due to numbers entered we will have: 10 trophies to hand out in 2wd, 3 trophies in 4wd and 5 trophies for the juniors.

Dave

[brooksy]

Excellent meeting today guys,really enjoyed the series and I'm looking forward to the next buggy blitz.
Thanks to everyone who organised and run it:thumbsup:

[Pedros20]

Yeah, great meeting & great series, Well done to Dave & the Bridgford crew, been superb! have to say a massive congratulations to Iain Mellish for the 2wd series win! Well done mate.:thumbsup:

[Dave Dodd]

Thanks guys, we try our best. :thumbsup:

Thanks to everyone that entered to make this championship great. Cheers.. :thumbsup:

[Dave Dodd]

Click here for latest news http://www.wbmcc.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=category&layout=blog&id=44&Itemid=68

And here for latest results (http://www.wbmcc.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=83&Itemid=71)