Belgium Brit count

[chris68nufc]

Whos going to Belgium. Im going solo so hope to meet up with some people and maybe car share.

I will start it off.

1.Chris Stewart Newcastle upon Tyne Drive/Ferry/Drive

[rcracer]

1.Chris Stewart Newcastle upon Tyne Drive/Ferry/Drive
2.Neil Driffill
3.Garry Driffill
4.Paul Crawford
5. Nick Kirby...all from Hull / north sea ferrys

[Belsten]

Dave Belsten

[GRIFF55]

welsh bloke!!:p
Welsh bloke no.2 Andy Griff:D

[Lee Martin]

meeeee, flanders and showtime

[GRIFF55]

oops meant to pm!!

[Chrislong]

Well I'll carry on the list, you guys who haven't can add yourselves when you feel like.

1.Chris Stewart Newcastle upon Tyne Drive/Ferry/Drive
2.Neil Driffill
3.Garry Driffill
4.Paul Crawford
5. Nick Kirby...all from Hull / north sea ferrys
6. Chris Long


Im suprised, as I was sat at my laptop refreshing, as soon as email address available I typed as quick as I could to enter - entry 24 in 2wd, and 17 in 4wd!! :o

[Lee]

Me, 20 something reserve in both :cry:

[burgie]

and theres more....
1.Chris Stewart Newcastle upon Tyne Drive/Ferry/Drive
2.Neil Driffill
3.Garry Driffill
4.Paul Crawford
5. Nick Kirby...all from Hull / north sea ferrys
6. Chris Long

All Southport Radio Car Club...
7. Simon Larkin
8. Chris Burgess
9. Chris Evison
10. Barry Weldon
11. Jay Woodward
12. Tom Burgess
13. Kev Weldon

[Garry Driffill]

There will be more of us Brits racing than any other nationality :lol:

[showtime]

from daahhn saahff we got

Lee Martin
Rob Rasey
Grant Fribbens
Adam Lewis

well thats all so far??

[super__dan]

Dan Greenwood :D

[rcracer]

1Chris Stewart
2.Neil Driffill
3.Garry Driffill
4.Paul Crawford
5. Nick Kirby.
6. Chris Long & Claire
7. Simon Larkin
8. Chris Burgess
9. Chris Evison
10. Barry Weldon
11. Jay Woodward
12. Tom Burgess
13. Kev Weldon
14. Lee Martin
15. Rob Rasey
16.Grant Fribbens
17.Adam Lewis
18. Dave Belsten
19. Andy Griff
20.Dan Greenwood :D
21.Tom Cockerill

[Chrislong]

Whats with spacing the list out neil? Are we not all just one big group? I have enough "Us and them" at work.

Me, Claire and Tom Cockerill will be sailing on 30th June 4:00pm and returning on 6th July 11:59am (noon), with Norfolk Line, from Dover to Dunkerque (its booked).

As for hotel, either Etap or Ibis (room rate looks to be the same!), will have to see, it isn't booked yet.

[rcracer]

Whats with spacing the list out neil? Are we not all just one big group? I have enough "Us and them" at work.

Me, Claire and Tom Cockerill will be sailing on 30th June 4:00pm and returning on 6th July 11:59am (noon), with Norfolk Line, from Dover to Dunkerque (its booked).

As for hotel, either Etap or Ibis (room rate looks to be the same!), will have to see, it isn't booked yet.


Chill out Chris nothing bad intended some people was posting were they was from and how they was getting there.....edited for you dude :D

[Chrislong]

:thumbsup:
Im chilled. Just don't like clicks of groups. Fair enough keeping the suverners together though (thats a joke btw :lol:)

[rcracer]

:thumbsup:
Im chilled. Just don't like clicks of groups. Fair enough keeping the suverners together though (thats a joke btw :lol:)

Just thought i would drop this in from last year :D
http://www.oople.com/forums/showpost.php?p=132399&postcount=78 (http://www.oople.com/forums/showpost.php?p=132399&postcount=78)

[showtime]

we don't mind being listed in with the gravy drinkers :woot:

[super__dan]

1. Chris Stewart
2. Neil Driffill
3. Garry Driffill
4. Paul Crawford
5. Nick Kirby
6. Chris Long & Claire
7. Simon Larkin
8. Chris Burgess
9. Chris Evison
10. Barry Weldon
11. Jay Woodward
12. Tom Burgess
13. Kev Weldon
14. Lee Martin
15. Rob Rasey
16. Grant Fribbens
17. Adam Lewis
18. Dave Belsten
19. Andy Griff
20. Dan Greenwood
21. Tom Cockerill
22. Rich Lowe
23 Craig Harris

[Body Paint]

1. Chris Stewart
2. Neil Driffill
3. Garry Driffill
4. Paul Crawford
5. Nick Kirby
6. Chris Long & Claire
7. Simon Larkin
8. Chris Burgess
9. Chris Evison
10. Barry Weldon
11. Jay Woodward
12. Tom Burgess
13. Kev Weldon
14. Lee Martin
15. Rob Rasey
16. Grant Fribbens
17. Adam Lewis
18. Dave Belsten
19. Andy Griff
20. Dan Greenwood
21. Tom Cockerill
22. Rich Lowe
23 Craig Harris
24. Jonathan Clark
25. Simon Reeves

[burgie]

we don't mind being listed in with the gravy drinkers :woot:

lol - that's because you want to be cool. like us northerners are. :p

[Belsten]

I heard today that the GP potentially clashes with a national

[Cockerill]

I heard today that the GP potentially clashes with a national

Are the dates out anywhere? I keep hearing little snippets of information but I would have thought it would be on the brca site when released?

[Belsten]

Dont think so it was a coversation I "overheard"

[Belsten]

Sorry guys my bad, I obviously misheard, sorry to invoke panic, iit doesnt clash

[Body Paint]

I can fairly confidently say that it will not clash. I believe our fearless leader had it on the calender before the nationals are booked. He's good like that ;)

[showtime]

lol - that's because you want to be cool. like us northerners are. :p

http://regmedia.co.uk/2008/08/06/bill_gateshire.png


yeah maybe :p :lol:

[burgie]

http://regmedia.co.uk/2008/08/06/bill_gateshire.png


yeah maybe :p :lol:

That's a reet gud picture of me Dad, that.

[Lee]

we don't mind being listed in with the gravy drinkers :woot:

This is like the debate on live rc all over again Adam:lol:

[showtime]

Hey, i like gravy.


i wouldn't drink it by the pint but i will cover my mash with it :lol:

[Chrislong]

I don't like mash much, I like gravy on my steak pie and chips though.

[Kecky]

I rather like onion gravy :o

[rcracer]

Due to unforseen circumstances us Hull lads had to pull out of this years trip :cry: but ive just recently got my photos from last years meeting recoverd from my old clapped out laptop but most the 2wd and a little write up i did was lost which i arent to happy about :mad: but take a look at the photos and thanks to Jimmy for the loan of his camera ;)

http://s17.photobucket.com/albums/b65/nkdriff/belgium/?albumview=slideshow (http://s17.photobucket.com/albums/b65/nkdriff/belgium/?albumview=slideshow)
Neil...

[showtime]

sorry to hear you guys can't go now but there is a plus as Flanders has now got in for 4wd as well ;)

is there anything we need to know before we go?
i've raced 8th abroad loads but this is our first time racing 10th overseas!

[Reevsey]

some great pics there thanks for putting the link up

[showtime]

not long now :woot:

i already feel like i've forgotten something tho :eh?:

[super__dan]

Indeed I put my tyre order in this morning, got hotel and ferry sorted now, all good!

[GRIFF55]

Not sure how we're doing, i think mr harris and mr atomic are sorting most out. I'm just getting the transport ready:D (i think:lol:)

[Reevsey]

when you guys getting out there? i head out thursday am got to get my backside off the beach first though

[chb]

http://www.mbv.be/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=55&Itemid=78

What are talking about ? Are you going to BNK4 ?

[Reevsey]

thursday 2nd july is when i go out just wanted to see when everyone else goes out

[elvo]

http://www.mbv.be/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=55&Itemid=78

What are talking about ? Are you going to BNK4 ?

MBV != MVB

[Lee]

I would love to know if i have moved up the reserve list.

Does anyone know if it is published or not, i can only see the people who have an entry on the site:)

[GRIFF55]

thursday 2nd july is when i go out just wanted to see when everyone else goes out

Wed for us i think, best man to tell you would be harris or jc.
What you doing on the beach, building castles??? I was the weekend with some friends kids so i also taught them how to bury a wife:lol:

[super__dan]

i head out thursday am

Of the week before right? We know how you like a practice or 4268 ;)

We'll be at the track Thursday lunchtime (me and Rich Lowe).

[showtime]

the actual entry list was updated in the last couple of weeks as far as i can tell because Flanders wasn't on the 4wd when it was first put up as he was 4th reserve but he's now showing as having a place :)
although he did get an email telling him he had a place quite a few weeks ago.
Lee maybe you should mail them & ask ;)
you could be just 1 spot away!

we're going out on the 1st. ferry from dover around lunchtime

[Lee]

I might have a word with Elvo.

I was 20 something reserve though :lol:

[Reevsey]

yea we all know i like a bit of practice out in belgium ;~}

[OldTimer]

Wednesday afternoon me, harris and griff should be there.

[rcracer]

Wednesday afternoon me, harris and griff should be there.

Have a cold hoegaarden for me Jonathan :cry:

[OldTimer]

Not sure if i could face another Hoegaarden after last year.

[rcracer]

Not even for a towel :lol: have fun anyway guys

[showtime]

so are we going to have to drink lots of beer while we're out there then??

i suppose i would have a couple if my arm was twisted :)

[super__dan]

Initial weather forecast is scorchio up to and including wednesday!!!

http://news.bbc.co.uk/weather/forecast/37?&search=brussels&itemsPerPage=10&region=world

Lee, any idea where you are on the entry list, are you coming anyway?

[Gayo]

What are the best tyres if the weather stays that hot and sunny? I mean, I know that usually the best tyres are yellow pins, but with that much heat and dust coming through the astro, dirt tyres could work better.

Where is Elvo when you need him?:wub:lol:

[elvo]

Where is Elvo when you need him?:wub:lol:


Wot?


More heat = more dremeling of stagger ribs! :wub:wub

[Richard Lowe]

Wot?


More heat = more dremeling of stagger ribs! :wub:wub

Sounds like you just volunteered to do mine Elvo! :p

[Belsten]

good luck to all those going, wish I was still
Weather not looking great on friday, hope its good sat & sun

[janus_77]

Sounds like you just volunteered to do mine Elvo! :p

If Elvo even comes near a car it suddenly looses all it's steering

[super__dan]

Arjan, are you OK to cut my tyres again this year? :)

[Body Paint]

Just stack the staggers on the table next to the white X6.... he loves a bit of dremmel action :o:D

[OldTimer]

I love the smell of dremeled rubber in the morning :lol:

[Body Paint]

judging by the rain forcast I doubt we'll need to much dremmelating, I do have a box of BB's so I'm prepared for anything

[OldTimer]

The rain is only for the weekend lol

[niggs98]

if anyone is going via diover can they pm me pls

[Body Paint]

The rain is only for the weekend lol

rain is for thursday and friday, I think it is due to rain just after Greenwood and Go Slow get there :p

[showtime]

some sites say rain others say sunburn :confused:

we'll find out when we get there :)

spose i should think about getting ready?:eh?:

[GRIFF55]

judging by the rain forcast I doubt we'll need to much dremmelating, I do have a box of BB's so I'm prepared for anything

WE have a box, dont we:lol: I hope your dremel is well charged for all the action mr harris:D

[matdodd]

Good luck lads I wish I was going again this year

[Fabs]

Just wondering guys why you say mini pins are the best, when we wll use mini spyke on astro over here :cry:

[Richard Lowe]

judging by the rain forcast I doubt we'll need to much dremmelating, I do have a box of BB's so I'm prepared for anything
Share the wealth Haggis :p

[Lowie]

any of you guys coming over Dover?
I'm looking for someone who can take a package from Nathan Ralls (who lives near Dover) over to Kampenhout for me.
If you might, pls contact Nathan through pm.
THX

[millzy]

Arjan, are you OK to cut my tyres again this year? :)


dude you are lazy

i did a set for tally in 30 mins- was the bomb and worth the wrok

but really greenwood- westwood- tigerwood do it your self homie

[Southwell]

Just wondering guys why you say mini pins are the best, when we wll use mini spyke on astro over here :cry:

Thats because most regions and the nationals are controlled to mini spike. ;)

[ben]

Share the wealth Haggis :p

Speak to tom cockeril rich :eh?:

[Lee]

Dan, if i had of known 12 hours earlier i had a space in 2wd i would have brought my stuff out to monaco yesterday and flown to brussels for the weekend. It's a shame really because the X6 is just awesome at the minute.

I will be there next year though, can someone give me a heads up next year when booking in goes live ;)

[Fabs]

Thats because most regions and the nationals are controlled to mini spike. ;)

Ok but surely they must have been found to be the best tyre, otherwise it'd be mini pins ?

[Southwell]

Ok but surely they must have been found to be the best tyre, otherwise it'd be mini pins ?

Not necessarily, mini pins wear a lot quicker. I remember a set a run at Kiddy national many years ago.

[millzy]

it went to half a run- remebere they would go off and bald after 3 mins

[matdodd]

That would be losi reds then mate :o

[Fabs]

fair enoughm so if it's dry what are you guys gonna use ? Pins or Spykes?

[super__dan]

Actually I think the yellow mini pins last longer with good grip than the spikes. The other reason is that there are no ripple type bumps at MBV, there are jumps and undulations but smooth ones so the extra suppleness of a minispike shape/sidewall is not needed so much.

Haggis - Belsten says I've got dibs on those pink BB's too ;)

[Richard Lowe]

Elvo tells me it'll be yellow pins and gaylord staggers on the front of 2wd :bored:

[Belsten]

Actually I think the yellow mini pins last longer with good grip than the spikes. The other reason is that there are no ripple type bumps at MBV, there are jumps and undulations but smooth ones so the extra suppleness of a minispike shape/sidewall is not needed so much.

Haggis - Belsten says I've got dibs on those pink BB's too ;)

did I ? Only joking mate

[Lowie]

just trust the locals: indeed: Schum MiniPins Yellow in the rear and Staggered yellow in the front for 2WD
(And cut the first outer row on those rear tires)

4WD is a different matter. Again Schum MiniPins Yellow in the rear (First outer row cut) and on the front tires .... up to you to get a balanced car.
I used worn Minispikes or severely cut minipins.

[janus_77]

just trust the locals: indeed: Schum MiniPins Yellow in the rear and Staggered yellow in the front for 2WD
(And cut the first outer row on those rear tires)

4WD is a different matter. Again Schum MiniPins Yellow in the rear (First outer row cut) and on the front tires .... up to you to get a balanced car.
I used worn Minispikes or severely cut minipins.

Another option for 4wd is using a 4wd front mini-pin in the rear and using 2wd mini-pin in the front. Some use staggerds in the front of a 4wd to make it easier to drive.

In 2wd most use minipins in the rear and staggerds in the front, but there are some people who are daft enough to try to use 4wd front mini-pins as a 2wd rear tire :rolleyes:

[showtime]

dang. i need to start packing my shizz up

Flanders will be here in an hour or so :o

[MHeadling]

Best of luck Adam and Rob and all the other Brits going! Go kick some arse!!

[Danny McGee]

Any news on this yet? I'm bored at work and wondered how things are going?

[Garry Driffill]

Will you be on the hunt for the awsome Hoegaarden Trophy Towels again :lol:, Ive still got mine from last year!

[trf14]

To give you all a flavor
Cheers.. more to come...
Rudi
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g8DoT51S12I