Permenant indoor off-road carpet track [West Midlands]

[Midlands Raceway]

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permanent indoor off-road carpet track, based in Cradley Heath in the West Midlands.

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>>> Click here to visit our Facebook group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/MidlandsRaceway) <<<
All updates and pictures of our build will be posted on Facebook

If you have any questions I will be happy to answer them in the thread

Hello all,

Again, we will be racing this Wednesday and Friday, (25th & 27th feb)

If you would like to book in please contact me with your Name and class you wish to race and when. If you haven't raced with us before i will need your BRCA number and PT number.

You can contact me via facebook message, on text 07547102478 or email info@midlandsraceway.co.uk

We now have tables and some chairs, if you have chairs bring them :)

ALSO, please do not block the car park or any of the doors! Just past the gates on the left is extra parking, thanks!

First Sunday meeting coming up soon!
If you wish to book in send the following to me through pm, or text 07547102478 or email info@midlandsraceway.co.uk

"Name:
Class:
BRCA Number:
Personal transponder:
Ability:"


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DIRECTIONS
Post code is B64 5AP, as you come onto the round follow it round and its the first gates on the left, there is a Midlands Raceway sticker on the door to the unit.
(Parking overflow just past the gates on the left, on the trading estate.)

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Information
Currently the track is still being built, we will keep you updated on how it's coming along. Once open we will post all details here and on Facebook.

Updates
06/02/2015 - invite only tester meeting ran, all went well, official opening club meeting the following friday to come.
Pictures from 30/01/2015 - 01/02/2015 added to thread, jumps are all ready to be painted and carpeted. Cleaning up the track/layout left to do then the track is ready. Just some work needed to the rest of the venue before opening!
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Under construction pictures

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[Jonnyherbert45]

Can you check the link as I have tried to search it on facebook but nothing comes up.

[richm]

no problem here. try
https://www.facebook.com/groups/MidlandsRaceway

[Adam F]

Looks pretty good! Might have to nip over when it's open!

[Midlands Raceway]

~Updated thread with pictures

[Danny Harrison]

Im gonna plan a road trip with my lad!

[Cliveyp]

This looks like somewhere that I might be spending some time on the dark evenings.....

[RogerM]

Still a trek for me but looks like it'll be worth every mile!

[Gary29]

Any way of seeing the pics for those not on facebook? Says I have to login?

[RogerM]

Gary, pics from facebook now in post #1 above

[Gary29]

Gary, pics from facebook now in post #1 above

Thanks, and nice work, looks great! Will have to pop down for a day out once it's up and running.

[RogerM]

I've nothing to do with it and can take no credit.

Going to be great to have a venue like this closer than Kent though :)

[Midlands Raceway]

Pictures from this weekends work updated to thread, getting there.

[def12007]

Just got back from a test night at MR , there were heats of 2wd,4wd and micro it was a great night the track is awesome
the jumps are so well made and profiled the lads have done a great job and worked really hard to get it to this standard , its great to have a permanent indoor venue in midlands:thumbsup::thumbsup:

[Midlands Raceway]

We are officially opening the track to the public.

11/12/13 February - Open practice - £7 from 12 o'clock onwards.

13th Febuary - Will be our first club night meeting, racing starts at 7pm, - £7. (if you want to practice and race we will discount you £2)

Currently our booking in system is under construction so if you would like to book-in please message me with the following:

Name
Class (2wd/4wd/micro)
PT Number
BRCA Number
Frequency
Ability (1-10)

If you are unable to PM mt, please feel free to send me the information via email on: info@midlandsraceway.co.uk or by text on: 07547102478.

You will need to bring a table and chair, also no handout transponders as of yet.

We will have limited spots to make sure we can accommodate the number of people so it will be first come first serve.

DIRECTIONS
Post code is B64 5AP, as you come onto the round follow it round and its the first gates on the left, there is a Midlands Raceway sticker on the door to the unit.
(Parking overflow just past the gates on the left, on the trading estate.)

[Stickygeko]

Is there a rough start time?

[Midlands Raceway]

Is there a rough start time?

Around 7pm racing start, open all day from 12

[Stickygeko]

Around 7pm racing start, open all day from 12

cheers guys, i might have to wait and see if i can get hold of a transponder 1st

[AntH]

Hi, this looks great. Suggest you post something in the mid-west section of oople too? More chance of local racers seeing it. I barely look at this part of the forum. Hope to come along at some point.

[/tobys]

what tyres are most people using here? mini pins? or slicks? or foams? if the latter 2, any additive?

[Midlands Raceway]

Any tyre, usually minipits but anything is allowed, and you can use additive if you wish

[RogerM]

Any tyre, usually minipits but anything is allowed, and you can use additive if you wish

Really saucing tires .... here comes the slick invasion :o

[Team mad rat!]

How did the first meeting go guys? Track looks awesome.

[Dave Dodd]

looks brilliant but at 80 miles each way, it may be a while before i visit :cry:

[Midlands Raceway]

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First meeting went well, shortly planning for an opening sunday meeting, will post info as soon as it's sorted

[Cosworth]

Went down to Midlands Raceway last night.

By far the best indoor off road circuit I've ever been to.

Something the Midlands has definitely been needing for quite some time!.

Cheers guys :thumbsup:

[Allan1875]

Really saucing tires .... here comes the slick invasion :o

Agreed, please don't go down the sauce route !

[AntH]

Are foams being used? (hopefully not....)

[RogerM]

I hope not too. I'd always advise a new club to be as accommodating as possible to all potential racers but I think, personally speaking, that foams and slicks are to be discouraged.

[polocoupe79]

id say keep it to minipins on the drive wheels and if 2wd anything that willwork on front
4wd minipins front rear
2wd minipins rear and anything on front

cant go wrong

[Midlands Raceway]

Hello all,

Again, we will be racing this Wednesday and Friday, (25th & 27th feb)

If you would like to book in please contact me with your Name and class you wish to race and when. If you haven't raced with us before i will need your BRCA number and PT number.

You can contact me via facebook message, on text 07547102478 or email info@midlandsraceway.co.uk

We now have tables and some chairs, if you have chairs bring them

ALSO, please do not block the car park or any of the doors! Just past the gates on the left is extra parking, thanks!

[keyesgood]

Hi

All
I'm pretty new to u.k racing , at this track , is it best to run a full 4wd front tire or a cut down 4wd front tire , or is it personal preferred choice ,

Or a cut down 4wd. Front wheel and tire ,

Mike

[1066 Racing]

On what car Mike? I take it you mean on the front?

Indoor carpet 2WD a lot of people run Schumacher cut stagger low profile. It's narrower than a 'normal' front wheel, so most cut a section of the rim off, (or buy Schumacher narrow rims) sounds daft and hard to explain, head to the club with some wheels/tyres and I'm sure someone will help you out. Foam insert in rear only 2WD, low profile cut staggers don't need them.

If 4WD then standard 4WD front rim and mini pins normally works, but you'll likely need to snip a few spikes off, either inside and outside row, or 2 inside and outside rows to limit the grip roll. (traction roll) Foam inserts front and rear for 4WD.

There is another option for front of 4WD; Schumacher have just started making a full width Cut Stagger for 4WD front on carpet/astro, but don't know anyone who's tried them yet.

On the rear of either, mini pins or mini pins 2 with inserts. All in Yellow compound.

Hope this helps!


1066 Racing
www.facebook.com/1066racing

[RogerM]

4wd fronts with inner and outer rows removed from the front will work perfectly well, no need for cut staggers at this track!

I'd also go for Ballistic Buggy whites over schumacher yellows, back-back tested both at the club and the whites are easier and faster, win-win.

[Midlands Raceway]

First Sunday meeting coming up soon!
If you wish to book in send the following to me through pm, or text 07547102478 or email info@midlandsraceway.co.uk

"Name:
Class:
BRCA Number:
Personal transponder:
Ability:"


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[bigt]

Bump up finals would be cool
And I'll be using the 4wd staggers again much to rogers delight :p

[keyesgood]

Thanks guy for the tire tips ,

[AntH]

4wd fronts with inner and outer rows removed from the front will work perfectly well, no need for cut staggers at this track!

I'd also go for Ballistic Buggy whites over schumacher yellows, back-back tested both at the club and the whites are easier and faster, win-win.

Hi Roger, ..BB minipins I assume? Both front and rear for 2wd? Don't think I've ever seen a set of BB minipins in my life.

[RogerM]

BB mini pins yes.

I'd stick with staggers in yellow for the front of a 2wd around there.

Shame I can't make this event, would love to be there, have a blast guys.

[Midlands Raceway]

we have a race meeting easter sunday if anybody is interested you can book in here http://www.midlandsraceway.co.uk/booking/

[Scruffy]

Went along for a full Saturday last week and i must say we were very impressed this is a great place with superb track and facilities and as far as we know its the only place like it in the UK well worth the long drive there and back and highly recommended.

[CHEVY]

Teeside club has permanent buggy track they have had it for two years :thumbsup::thumbsup::D

[Scruffy]

Teeside club has permanent buggy track they have had it for two years :thumbsup::thumbsup::D

I can't find it on the old Google Chevy. Is it open all week like Midlands Raceway?

[Scruffy]

Teeside club has permanent buggy track they have had it for two years :thumbsup::thumbsup::D

Found the site Chevy it looks great I just wish it was open all week so I could have a go when I'm working up there. http://www.trcc.org.uk

[Cosworth]

Thanks for the kind words.

I'm sure Jamie, Kirk and all the other lads who've put in a lot of effort into building and maintaining the track will appreciate them. Now roll on tomorrow when it's race night for me :D

Hope to see you again soon :thumbsup:

[dazp83]

Was a good day and will definitely be back soon :thumbsup:

[Lee1972]

Is the track open every Saturday?

[dazp83]

I believe so yes, they have updates etc on their Facebook page.

[Lee1972]

Cheers

[Scruffy]

Is the track open every Saturday?

It's open almost all the time for practice it could do with being replicated in every city lol.