2014 RCCAOI Off road Nationals

[The Doktor]

Hi All,
Just wanted to start this thread so that as many people as possible are aware of the nationals this year.
We really want to try and get all levels of driver out for this one for some good racing and a bit of craic.

We have put together an info sheet which is available on the RCCAOI website:

http://rccaoi.com/index.php/news/59-1-10-electric-national-details


If you have anything you want to raise with us please contact us at

tenth-off-road@rccaoi.com

Thanks a lot

[Meath77]

Cool, sign us up!

[The Doktor]

Please be aware that Ballistic Buggy mini spikes will be allowed for the first three rounds. (as well as Schumachers)


http://rccaoi.com/index.php/news/61-1-10-buggy-national-update

[The Doktor]

Hi all,
Just to remind everyone that the first round will be on in Navan on April 26th.

Gates will be open at 8:30am, and track open at 9 for practice.

The track will close at 10 and the first race will be approx. 10:30.

Membership forms will be taken on the day.

Forms can be found here : http://rccaoi.com/index.php/join

Info on the round can be found here: http://rccaoi.com/downloads/forms/2014/2014%20entry.pdf

And planned timetable for the day : http://rccaoi.com/index.php/news/64-1-10-buggy-rd1-timetable


If you have any issues or questions please mail us at:
tenth-off-road@rccaoi.com

Please keep in mind that there are so many forums/RC facebooks etc that we can miss questions when posted, so mailing us is the best thing to contact us.

Thanks
Lee

[Joe Keegan]

Best of luck tomorrow lads.

Don't forget to bring suncream and rain gear ! lol All angles cover.

[Click]

What a fantastic day today was for the sport of 1/10th RC off road racing:thumbsup:

Young and not so young:woot: from all over Ireland racing together in the Irish Nationals and having a bit of craic:D:thumbsup::D

A BIG thanks to Enda and his team from the NNN and also to Colin who ran the day with great aplomb.

It was also good to catch up with some racers I don't tend to see too often.

So, roll on R2,3&4:thumbsup:

[Legacy555]

Hear hear!

Really enjoyable day. Congrats to Mark and Bradley.
Great work from Colin too

[blade]

Totally agree had a great day racing weather conditions made it interesting well done to mark and Bradley for there wins and enda , colin for running a good days racing.

[celticpanman]

Hi

I would like to thanks all those at Navan for the help in running the first round today.
Thanks to Enda for all the work done and the facilities.
Special thanks to Colin for running the day and organising the IT.

Well done to all

It was a great days close racing and i really enjoyed it ( not having done the nationals since the early 90's) it was a welcome change.
Great to catch up with some guys i have not seen for a while on the day.

Looking forward to the rest of the series

[Slim Shady]

Raging I missed a great days racing due to illness.. But I heard great reports and can't wait to get to the next one..Well done to all at Nn Nuts..:thumbsup:
Tony M.

[The Doktor]

I put up a few pictures from yesterday at the link below. Running two classes didn't let me get as many as id like!!

https://picasaweb.google.com/104224811159165052393/RCCAOINationals2014?noredirect=1#

[kartstuffer]

Yes , Well done to all the guys involved at Navan from Alan & I, a great 1st round of the nat`s which was very unpredictable due to the weather and well done to Colin who ran the event very professionaly and made even better with his commentary etc.:thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup:

[noreargrip]

Yeah Colin great commentary and thanks for reminding me everytime I threw my 4wd off the track in the finals lol.
seriously though I really enjoyed the day.wierd weather too !
well done brad .his climate change judgement was far better than mine !! must to to navan more ha ha..
really good drive dude..
thanks Colin and enda and anyone else involved for a great event.
top job..look forward to future events now.

[skybug]

just to add to everyone elses comments ,many thanks to Enda, Colin -Commentary! ,excellent by the way and all at N.N.N. for holding a great entertainibg and exciting opening round of the nationals. i really enjoyed it and the weather was kinder than expected but provided a great mix to the races, i am looking forward to going back.thanks also to celtic (hope the tourettes are cleared up!!!!):lol:, click, and the doktor for their help , support and crack throughout the day, roll on round 2!!!:thumbsup:

[The Doktor]

Delighted everyone enjoyed the day. I had a great one myself:thumbsup::thumbsup:

Well done to all the winners, Bradley Baird, Kevin White, Mark Penny and Graham Parkes.

I think the guys at NNN did a fantastic job running the day, and not forgetting all the NNN members who did work on the track to make it suitable for 1/10th. And of course Colin for the great commentary (theres a job for you when Mícheál Ó Muircheartaigh retires)

Thanks to everyone who showed up for making the first round of the Nationals a success.

[The Doktor]

With round 2 of the 1/10th offroad nationals taking place at the DMCC (the naul). There will be an open practice night for all members and non-members on May 14th. Doors open at 18:30 untill approx 22:30.
The fee will be €5, (no charge for members who pay monthly race fee).This should give anyone who would like to practice a chance to try the track without having to run heats.
There is plenty of pitting/tables/power all indoors.

www.dublinmodelracing.com (http://www.dublinmodelracing.com)

[The Doktor]

Round 2 of the RCCAOI 1/10th Electric off road is on at the DMCC on Saturday 31st May.
Doors will be open at 8:30am with the track open for practice from 9:00 till 10am.
The first heat will kick off at 10:30am.
We will also stop for a 30 minute lunch break.

There is plenty of indoor pitting and tables are provided. Power is also provided.
Race fee is €10 for the first class plus 5 for a second.
Control tyres for the day is Schumacher mini spikes or Ballistic Buggy mini spikes on all driven axles.
The timing system is Mylaps RC4 and there will be handouts available.
Please see www.dublinmodelracing.com (http://www.dublinmodelracing.com) for directions

There is a Cafe which does take away food in the Seamus Ennis Center in Naul village and a shop just opposite.(Naul village is less than 1 minute drive)

If you have any queries please contact us at tenth-off-road@rccaoi.com as we cannot guarantee a timely reply via social media/ forums.

See you there!!!

[celticpanman]

Can't wait for round 2 this weekend

Bring it on

[Click]

What an absolutely fantastic R2 of the nationals. Great turnout, great craic and most importantly great racing :thumbsup:

Roll on R3:thumbsup:

[The Doktor]

Well done to all the drivers at yesterdays 1/10th Nationals.

2WD Clubman; 1st Kevin White, 2nd Graham Parkes, 3rd Wayne McGuire

2WD Modified; 1st Mark Penny 2nd Denzell McBurney 3rd Dylan McBurney

4WD Modified; 1st Mark Penny 2nd Dylan McBurney 3rd Michael Bolger

Really was a great days racing, hope everyone enjoyed it

[The Doktor]

A few pics from r2 at the naul.....


https://picasaweb.google.com/104224811159165052393/RCCAOINationalsRound2#

[kartstuffer]

Any idea when the round 2 results will be up ?

[The Doktor]

Any idea when the round 2 results will be up ?
They will be up soon :)

[The Doktor]

Round 3 of the RCCAOI 1/10th Electric off road Nationals is on at the DMCC on Sunday 29th June.
Doors will be open at 8:30am with the track open for practice from 9:00 till 10am.
Can drivers please book in as soon as they arrive!!!

Booking in will finish at 10am with the drivers briefing shortly after.
The first heat will kick off at 10:30am.
We will also stop for a 30 minute lunch break after Qualifying.

There is plenty of indoor pitting and tables are provided. Power is also provided (bring an extension cable)
Race fee is €10 for the first class plus €5 for a second.
Control tyres for the day is Schumacher mini spikes or Ballistic Buggy mini spikes on all driven axles.
The timing system is Mylaps RC4 and there will be handouts available.

Please see www.dublinmodelracing.com (http://www.dublinmodelracing.com) for directions
There is a Cafe which does take away food in the Seamus Ennis Center in Naul village and a shop just opposite.(Naul village is less than 1 minute drive)

If you have any queries please contact us at tenth-off-road@rccaoi.com as we cannot guarantee a timely reply via social media/ forums.
See you there!!!

[The Doktor]

Any idea when the round 2 results will be up ?

The results are all up on the rccaoi site.

Hmmm.. me, you and Alan are on equal points in 4WD, could get interesting. :woot:

[The Doktor]

Was a good days racing at Round 3 of the RCCAOI 1/10th off road nationals at the Naul yesterday.

Well done to 1st Wayne McGuire, 2nd Tony Dorney and 3rd Dave Bolger in 2WD Clubman.
Also to 1st Mark Penny, 2nd Michael Bolger and 3rd Dylan McBurney in both 2wd and 4wd Modified.

Roll on round 4 at Banbridge!

[The Doktor]

Round 4 of the RCCAOI 1/10th Electric off road Nationals is on at BADMCC on Saturday 30th August.
Gates will be open at 8:30am with the track open for practice from 9:00 till 10am.
Please book in as soon as you arrive!
Booking in will finish at 10am with the drivers briefing shortly after.
The first heat will kick off at 10:30am.
We will also stop for approx. 30 minutes lunch break after Qualifying.
There is covered pitting however there is no power provided.
Race fee is €10 for the first class plus €5 for a second.
Control tyres for the day is Proline Calibre.
The timing system is Mylaps RC4.

Please see http://www.badmcc.com/ for directions.

If you have any queries please contact us at tenth-off-road@rccaoi.com as we cannot guarantee a timely reply via social media/ forums.

See you there!!!

[Cardnim]

Id love to head across to BADMCC on Saturday and compete as well if thats ok?

I love that track! :thumbsup:

[The Doktor]

Id love to head across to BADMCC on Saturday and compete as well if thats ok?

I love that track! :thumbsup:

Course its ok!!
Ill be there so can take rccaoi forms if youre not already a member.
The track really is a lot of fun!

[kartstuffer]

By any chance does anyone have a spare set of rear calibers for saturday.
I glued them on the wrong rims !!!:cry:

[Mugenextreme]

I think I have a new pair . can check in the morning for u.

[kartstuffer]

Cheers Colin
Will u give me a call as my phone was stolen and i dont have youre no.

[Click]

Hi Ivan,

I'll check also I think I might have a set. I'll know later tonight. I'll give you a ring if I have them.

Kevin

[Ken]

Hi Ivan,
Jack was originally going to BADMCC but can't. Mick may still have the set he asked for.

Ken

[MiCk B.]

Hi,

They've already gone.

MiCk B. :-)

[kartstuffer]

Thanks guys
Colin didnt have any so if anyone has one rear tyre that will do me, see you up there.:thumbsup:

[Click]

What an absolutely brilliant last round to the 2014 RCCAOI off road national series.

The BADMCC track was great fun with a mixture of clay and astro, with some cobble lock thrown in :thumbsup:


Big thanks to Barkley for running the event which ran like clockwork :thumbsup:

Also thanks to the 1/10 RCCAOI reps, Lee & Graham for organising a very successful series.

[MiCk B.]

Yep.

Apart from the weather, but that didn't stop play. It was a great way to finish a great years championships.

MiCk B. :-)

[The Doktor]

Was a deadly days racing I thought. Barkley ran a great day, BADMCC is a great setup!
have to say I quite enjoyed racing in the wet dirt, though my shiny blue alloy is gonna take a lot of cleaning! :woot:

[Click]

It was raining? I was having so much fun I didn't notice :woot:

[Meath77]

My only photo:


http://i.imgur.com/gGHp8LVh.jpg

[The Doktor]

Photos from round 4 are here.....


https://picasaweb.google.com/104224811159165052393/RCCAOINationals2014Round4#

[kartstuffer]

Yes what a great day`s racing , Alan and I loved it and :thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup: to all who organized and ran the event and & the series, well done guys.

[MiCk B.]

Yep,

Well done to Graham and Lee for organising the Nationals this year.

I know that it took a lot of work.

MiCk B. :-)

[The Doktor]

Final race report is at:
http://rccaoi.com/index.php/news/79-1-10th-electric-buggy-rd4-report


The final round and overall results will be posted soon

[The Doktor]

Recap of this years series and final results are posted on rccaoi site.
Thanks to all the clubs for hosting events and the guys who ran the racing, Colin, Barkley, Ken and Kevin.
Well done to all the winners and thanks to everyone who participated, I hope it was fun.:thumbsup:


http://rccaoi.com/index.php/news/80-2014-1-10th-electric-off-road-national-championship-report

[The Doktor]

this might be useful for anyone intending to go to the Euros next year. Also don't forget if you plan on going make sure you have your entry form and fee paid to the RCCAOI on or before the AGM. The entry form is on the RCCOAI web page.

http://www.uk2015.com/

Info and form is here:
http://rccaoi.com/index.php/news/82-details-for-agm-2014