Carpet racing in the North East

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If you are interested in getting some good quality club carpet racing up and running in the North East (Tyne and Wear area), please come and support us at the following meeting.

Venue: Jarrow School sports hall, NE32 5PR

Date and Time: Sunday October 19th 11am-4pm

Classes: 1/10th touring (suggested 19T/10.5 and rubber tyres), 1/10th Mini, 1/12th circuit

Format: 3 rounds of qualifying, 3 leg finals.

Since this is the first time we will be rolling out the carpet, entry is FREE - repay us by helping to set up and put away! This is the biggest venue in regular use in the North East, surface will be Duo carpet (we will try and fit in 4x4m rolls, if not 3x4m rolls with a long straight) and markings are ropes.

The meeting is kindly supported by the NERCR club. If it is a success a winter series will follow!

Dave A.

[Mike Hudson]

can we lower our buggys and put touring car wheels on? :woot::thumbsup:

[sosidge]

can we lower our buggys and put touring car wheels on? :woot::thumbsup:

Sure, lower it, put tc wheels on, narrow it to 190mm and put a touring shell on and I will welcome you with open arms!

[Mike Hudson]

ace i got everthing i need right here :p:woot:;)

[sosidge]

Thanks to everyone that turned up today.

Good news is that we will be getting a winter carpet series up and running, dates to be confirmed as soon as I can.

[sosidge]

Quick update...

The series is starting to come together now.

Three dates confirmed...

Sunday 2nd November
Sunday 16th November
Sunday 7th December

...and two dates pending, one before and one after Christmas.

Venue (as stated above): Jarrow School Sports Hall, Field Terrace, Jarrow, NE32 5PR.

Time: 12-4pm (note change of start time).

Race Format: 3 rounds of qualifying 2 leg finals

Classes: 1/10 Touring Car (19T/10.5/Rubber), 1/10 Mini, 1/12 Circuit

Fee: £4 Senior, £2 Junior plus £2 track deposit. PLEASE arrive on time and help set up and put away the carpet as the sooner it is done the more racing we can fit in for everyone.

More info to follow once all dates are confirmed.

[sosidge]

Let me just add that this series has attracted some generous sponsorship so is officially known as...

Much-More UK North East On Carpet - Winter 08/09

Much-More UK have supplied some unique trophies for 1/2/3 in the touring class and there will also be a prize draw at the end for those that have entered. Next meeting is on 16th November.

[sosidge]

Quick reminder to everyone - next round of the series is this coming Sunday, 16th November - 12pm-4pm at Jarrow School. See you there!

[sosidge]

The last two dates for the Winter series have been confirmed...

Sunday 18th January 2009

Sunday 1st February 2009

Looking to the future, I'm hoping to get dates confirmed for every fortnight, will post more confirmed dates for the Spring series closer to the time.

[jonesy99]

how often do you race each month?

[sosidge]

We're trying to get a booking every fortnight or so, school holidays permitting.

[jonesy99]

cool. u might see me soon, started 1/8 rally cross again but its not looking good for local track so was seeing what races most in north, buggys or touring cars

[sosidge]

Depends which area of "the north" you live in. Around Tyne and Wear we probably have quite even numbers interested in electric buggies, touring and also 1/12ths, regular clubs catering for each class at the moment.

[sosidge]

Extra date!

Some great news for racers worried about their thumbs getting rusty over Christmas!

We have managed to book an extra date for on-road racing in the Jarrow hall.

Sunday 4th January 2009

This will be a non-championship meeting - so a chance to test the new cars Santa brought you with no pressure to get a result. Remember that all on-road cars are welcome, it would me nice to see a few TT01's, Mini's or even pan cars racing (markings may be rope though).

Format the same as the MMUK NEOC championship rounds. Time as usual 12-4pm.

See you all in a couple of weeks!

[jonesy99]

what rules are there with tto1 's

[sosidge]

Don't mind really. As long as it has a Tamiya-supplied silvercan and rubber tyres I'll be happy.

[big air]

sounds good Dave :) i will be there,
is there any way of knowing who will be racing what, Booking in maybe?
I wouldn't mind running a 12th but would not be good if it was just me:o
Can run a tt01 if enough people turned up or fix the tourer:woot:

would the 12th run for 8 minutes

steve

[sosidge]

Unfortunately there is no way of knowing what people will be running apart from what they post on forums, word of mouth, and what they have in their bag when they turn up!

Online booking is not something we have running at the moment.

12th will run 8 minutes if there is enough time to fit in the 3 qualifiers and 2 leg finals, if not, they will run for 5 like everyone else, assuming there are enough of them to justify a seperate heat. Judging by recent attendances, one heat at 8 minutes should not be a problem, two might be possible, three is not.

Look forward to seeing you there!

[jonesy99]

just got me a new tto1 today so should be there :D

[sosidge]

just got me a new tto1 today so should be there :D

Good stuff, might have to bring my TT-01 too!

[big air]

Dave what tyres are you using there on the Tc's :woot:

[sosidge]

Anything rubber.

I have been using Much-More Sweep 28s and 32s. Others have used Tamiya Type A's, CS22's, even old HPI 15-40.

[jonesy99]

wheres best place to get those wheels and tyres from m8?

cheers

richie

[sosidge]

Try your local and if not there are lots of mail order shops that will have tyres in stock. If you are going to buy some tyres for Jarrow I would suggest the Sweep 32 premount (SWP-32C) as this *might* be our control tyre in the future.

[savageracer1]

hi dave, its jake remember me the one who never finished a race lol
me and garry are coming back to TC's so i'll hopefuly see you soon mate ;)

[jonesy99]

ello m8, get yourself a tto1 for some cheap fun racing
:drool:

[savageracer1]

ello m8, get yourself a tto1 for some cheap fun racing
:drool:

hi mate im going the whole hog at getting a good setup i've gave up racing rallycross (for now anyway)
Jake :D

[jonesy99]

was gona get a b44 but my local club races tourers more than buggys now and jarrow race twice a month i think so im sorted for now, if i get bored off tamiya's i might dabble and get a good tourer and a brushless set up.

[savageracer1]

was gona get a b44 but my local club races tourers more than buggys now and jarrow race twice a month i think so im sorted for now, if i get bored off tamiya's i might dabble and get a good tourer and a brushless set up.
Nice :D you still racing rallycross then??
Jake :)

[jonesy99]

yup . clubs getting sorted. i think its gona be bigger and better than before.racing on 28/12/08

[sosidge]

hi dave, its jake remember me the one who never finished a race lol
me and garry are coming back to TC's so i'll hopefuly see you soon mate ;)

It'll be nice to see you back!

[savageracer1]

It'll be nice to see you back!

thanks mate, but im still undecided what car to get :S
what car would you recommend?
thanks mate
Jake

[sosidge]

Well, I run the TOP - but there is a new one due in the new year so it would be worth waiting for that in my opinion.

If you are looking for a good all-round car, Tamiya TA05 is the one that seems to suit most drivers and most grip levels. Good value too and the R version has all the hop-ups in the box.

[savageracer1]

Well, I run the TOP - but there is a new one due in the new year so it would be worth waiting for that in my opinion.

If you are looking for a good all-round car, Tamiya TA05 is the one that seems to suit most drivers and most grip levels. Good value too and the R version has all the hop-ups in the box.

i was thinking about the TOP but if theres a new one coming out i'll wait
i like the look of the TC5R would that be any good and is it 10.5 brushless motors for jarrow?
thanks mate
Jake

[sosidge]

10.5 brushless, yes (or 19T brushed).

Don't really know anything about the TC5R, don't know anyone running one.

[jonesy99]

just checked the TA 05 r out is it right i see a price for £163. if so what a bargin

[savageracer1]

10.5 brushless, yes (or 19T brushed).

Don't really know anything about the TC5R, don't know anyone running one.

ok thanks mate

and yer jonsey dave used the TA05R and it was a mint car

[sosidge]

Yes, I used to race a TA05R, won a few meetings at Nissan with it, sold it to Mel who still runs it at Jarrow when he comes. In fact when Jarrow was on the slippy floor Mel beat me with it! Good car.

I think it is an IFS-R that they sell now, might be even better!

[jonesy99]

my TT01 is getting its first run out tonight. got the golf gti cup car but bought the painted audi a4(redbull) shell. see how things go tonight:drool:

[savageracer1]

my TT01 is getting its first run out tonight. got the golf gti cup car but bought the painted audi a4(redbull) shell. see how things go tonight:drool:
:) good luck mate, theres so much choice for 1/10th TC's now:eh?: i still dont no what to get :woot: want a one with lots of bling:drool:
Jake :D

[jonesy99]

what a laugh i had racing tt01 last night, came 2nd in the b final in the end but close is the racing with these little things, cant w8 to go back next saturday evening:lol:. now thinking of getting a TA-05 IFS R chassis kit, any thoughts on it?

richie

[savageracer1]

what a laugh i had racing tt01 last night, came 2nd in the b final in the end but close is the racing with these little things, cant w8 to go back next saturday evening:lol:. now thinking of getting a TA-05 IFS R chassis kit, any thoughts on it?

richie

great stuff :D, and the TA05 well if its as good as david's it will be mint :)
Jake

[racdeaf]

what a laugh i had racing tt01 last night, came 2nd in the b final in the end but close is the racing with these little things, cant w8 to go back next saturday evening:lol:. now thinking of getting a TA-05 IFS R chassis kit, any thoughts on it?

richie

was that at trcc ? (middlesbrough)

[jonesy99]

yup.

[racdeaf]

yeah i wasn't there as i was at indoor special at morpeth last nite with gary waller as he and i racing at trcc tt01 every sat

Get yourself in A final that where we are normally in

[rcluke]

dont forget the TRCC races a F1 class too, any F1 car as long as it has a silver can motor :woot:

[Barry Williams]

what a laugh i had racing tt01 last night, came 2nd in the b final in the end but close is the racing with these little things, cant w8 to go back next saturday evening:lol:. now thinking of getting a TA-05 IFS R chassis kit, any thoughts on it?

richie

Hi Richie

Just a thought, I think that if you get a TA-05 you will have to run it in modified class as I believe the main class is for TT-01s only with silver can motors, Tamiya speedos etc (& minis if theres not enough for a separate heat). Not wanting to put you off buying a new car, but might be best to check with Jason , Jane or Gary first so you dont get something you dont want.

[rcluke]

or he could get an f1 Barry :p:p

[jonesy99]

the tao5 ifs r kit would be for jarrow club on sundays as i think more people run 19t or 10.5's.

[big air]

Is there any tables/chairs at Jarrow for pitting?

steve:D

[sosidge]

I think there are a couple around but you are better off bringing your own.

[jonesy99]

is it still on for sunday? if so what time do doors open? nearly all sorted now , gona run 415 on saturday night at trcc to see how it goes

happy new

richie

[sosidge]

Yes, it's on, doors at midday.

[savageracer1]

i think im going to come along for a buchers so i'll hopefuly see you's there :thumbsup:
Jake

[jonesy99]

you not sorted yet m8?

[savageracer1]

you not sorted yet m8?

thanks to apex models NO!! still waiting for my car to be delivered ::mad::mad::thumbdown: :confused:
got everything alse aprt from that tho
see you sunday mate
Jake

[sosidge]

Nice to see so many people today (racing and just watching), hope you enjoyed yourselves, just to remind you that the next meeting is Sunday 18th January, round four of the Much-More UK North East on Carpet championship.

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The NERCR club AGM will be held at the Jarrow School Dining Hall before racing on Sunday 1st February 2009. Doors open 10am with meeting to start at 10.30am promptly.

Everyone with an interest in TC racing (and in NERCR itself) in the North East is invited to attend. The NERCR constitution states that non-members may speak, but may not vote on any proposals, however opinions from the floor will be seriously considered.

Why is this important?

Basically - without NERCR, there would be no North East on Carpet series. We need people to attend and show a willingness to get involved with NERCR club responsibilities for 2009 otherwise there will be no racing.

More dates

Subject to the outcome of the AGM, we also have another series of 5 dates confirmed for the Spring.

15th February 09
8th March 09
22nd March 09
5th April 09
19th April 09

I hope there will be a good turnout at the AGM and at the race meeting to follow - it is the last one in the Winter series, the championship is still to be decided and as an added bonus there is a prize draw too!

Thanks,

Dave

[big air]

Is Jarrow still on this Sunday :drool:

steve

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15th February 09
8th March 09
22nd March 09
5th April 09
19th April 09


Yes, the first four of these dates are fixed, 19th April may or may not move a week either side, but there will definitely be the five rounds this Spring.

[baD]

Yes, the first four of these dates are fixed, 19th April may or may not move a week either side, but there will definitely be the five rounds this Spring. :D

The first round of the Much-More NEOC 5 round series is tomorrow 15th February - don't miss it - same as the last series with raffle tickets issued to each driver each round.
The other dates as above are confirmed - last one still a bit iffy

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[baD]

So..........
Who wants the next round to be run this Sunday - the 26th April?

Who will turn up?

[baD]

It's on - it's on - it's on - this Sunday 26th April, the next round of
M-M NEOC series.

Please turn up early - 12 noon would be good at the latest - to ensure the organisers don't go home through lack of numbers.

And, the final round will be a week later - 3rd May - with raffles and prizes and fun and games - don't miss it.

NERCR Sec