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jimmy
11-12-2005, 01:11 PM
better late than never, Ive set up the online booking in form for the 2006 Batley Supercup, 29th January 2006

http://www.oople.com/rc/supercup2006/supercup2006.php

Any problems and or comments giz a shout!

chrislee
12-12-2005, 08:18 AM
Jimmy, there's no section for us racers that have embraced the new 2.4GhZ technology and no longer use crystals. :cry:

Chris

jimmy
12-12-2005, 08:33 AM
im not good enough with such web form choding chris! :oops:

but if you look in the help section it tells you to enter "spectrum" in the 3 fields.. :D

i'll maybe add that to the form page you think ?

Northy
12-12-2005, 01:19 PM
How many entries are there Jimmy?

jimmy
12-12-2005, 01:30 PM
through the form im not sure probably none yet! :) there were some at batley meetings because the online thing wasnt done, only did it yesterday so hopefully should start flooding in now! :shock:

Oscar
12-12-2005, 03:15 PM
I took 25 paper copies of the entry form to the last club meeting, and they ran out within the first hour or so of being made available. Quite a few of those were returned and paid for on the day.
I expect we will either hit the cut off limit, or certainly be very close to it. You may be well advised to book early :wink:

jimmy
12-12-2005, 06:19 PM
Allllll right then, whos the joker ? :lol: :wink:







Name: Masami Hirosaka

Email: windupjimmy@o0ple.com

brca: 1234546789

formula: F1

crystal1: pink

crystal2: 495

crystal3: plectrum

classes: BOTH

Sender IP: 195.9

Oscar
13-12-2005, 09:03 AM
Just testing the system :D :D

chrislee
13-12-2005, 11:14 AM
Nice one John :lol:

Chris

barnyard
15-12-2005, 10:43 PM
Thinking of having a go again indoor been about 6 yr since last time. What tires are we now using indoor from memory it was schumacher yellow spikes or pins. Are these still the tire of choice or have we moved on?

Also from memory some venues were better with worn others with new tires.

Any help would be appreciated.

jimmy
16-12-2005, 08:23 AM
aye yellow minispikes or pins generally, pins would probably be quicker round batley. I guess newer ones do better round batley also.

Oscar
16-12-2005, 09:42 AM
Yellow pins do go off once they start to wear, but yellow mini-spikes work OK also, and don't need to be new ones.

Heyhoe
03-01-2006, 05:40 PM
Ok, just a general offroad question.

Dont shaft drive offroaders suffer with bad torque steer in mid air??? Like the car trying to barrel roll

Anonymous
04-01-2006, 07:58 AM
A bit yes, if you throttle it (to get the nose up) over a jump, the car with lean over a bit.
You can also lean the car by steering one way or the other.
its no biggie really.

PaulRotheram
04-01-2006, 12:56 PM
about tyres.. im looking to buy a new set for the event but dont want to have to buy another set before the day is over cause they have lost there 'edge'

will new spikes be any good? or should i buy some this week and wear them down abit at my local?

ussually race at formy 100% carpet with a few jumps

jimmy
21-01-2006, 12:03 AM
Just thought id say there are AT LEAST 100 drivers booked in now, with plenty of big name drivers, if youve not booked in already then hmmmm, better be bloody quick.. ! :D

hold on, ive not booked in yet!!!! :lol:

full report and photos in RACER magazine by john price and myself, what a bargain!

Oscar
21-01-2006, 09:49 AM
Don't worry Jimmy, we booked you in :D
There are I think 113 entries up to press. 4wd is full and only a few places remain in 2wd. I would ask anyone who has booked in and knows they now cannot attend, please let us know otherwise you may be preventing someone else from racing.

jimmy
21-01-2006, 09:56 AM
nice one john, i just took a look yesterday and saw like 10 more entries but i guess you had already seen em!
blimey, 113 !!!
best get there early or youll be pitting on each others laps !! haha

are we running the full width track or should we have a bit of room for pitting up that side wall like we did for the big regional we had ?

Oscar
21-01-2006, 10:00 AM
Track will be as big as we dare to allow pitting space. If everyone is sensible we should all fit fine.
Just a reminder to all, track building is 3pm on Sat, turn up and you not only get a say in how the track is, you also get a guaranteed pitting spot :)

nick oliver
21-01-2006, 11:10 AM
Hi has anyone got any maps or directions coming from Oswestry way, Or a postcode for the place that would be great thanks Nick. :lol:

Mrs oOple
21-01-2006, 05:17 PM
I believe this address is right:
Batley Sports & Tennis Centre,
Windmill Lane,
Howden Clough,
Batley,
West Yorkshire WF17 0QD

nick oliver
21-01-2006, 05:55 PM
ta

PaulRotheram
22-01-2006, 07:51 PM
Is there any chance of me swapping to do 2wd? im having a few issues with my 4wd at the moment and dont want to risk it at the supercup :(

Oscar
22-01-2006, 11:00 PM
No Problems

PaulRotheram
23-01-2006, 12:42 PM
cheers! :thumleft:

Northy
26-01-2006, 01:01 PM
Is brushless allowed?

jimmy
26-01-2006, 01:15 PM
I dont think this has been discussed, so yes they are allowed! ;)

Northy
26-01-2006, 01:17 PM
Hope so! Can you find out for sure?

Up the revolution! :)

jimmy
26-01-2006, 01:26 PM
I wouldnt know who to ask, but since im helping organize it, then yea i'll allow you to run it northy, tell them jimmy said so! that'll give it some weight for sure.. :p
seriously though, we run them at club meetings and at regionals, so theres no problem.

Northy
26-01-2006, 01:35 PM
the conversation could go like this:

"One of your sponsors said I could, so there......." :)

Cheers Jimmy

jimmy
26-01-2006, 05:24 PM
Supercup is just.. about... FULL...

I'll disable the form when i get home, but please dont register there anymore, you can email supercup2006@hotmail.co.uk and leave your details and your PHONE NUMBER so we can contact you to let you know if you have a place or not.

There will be plenty of top drivers in attendance, should be a good race meeting.

Northy
26-01-2006, 06:06 PM
Jimmy,

Do you have a list of whos booked in?

jimmy
26-01-2006, 06:45 PM
I asked john if he could release one so hopefully he can do that maybe, but it might be too big a job to edit it all into a list ??!? not sure
Im not sure if john has a list of people that booked in direct with dianne though.. so might not be all there
There are big lads like cree, ellis stafford, graham north !, bradders, dodd, etc etc.. Mat benfield is coming up from racer magazine, john price is doing the report, im doing photos.. Should be a good day..

PaulRotheram
26-01-2006, 07:26 PM
ill be there.. cant get no better!?!?

daz
26-01-2006, 07:54 PM
Cool with all them drivers there im bound to come last he he. Least the bar will be open tho and the F A cups on

nick oliver
26-01-2006, 10:40 PM
I guess there is going to be a shop there?

jimmy
26-01-2006, 11:15 PM
I think peter will be there who comes to all the neast regionals, hes got a good selection, and maybe another smaller one

Oscar
27-01-2006, 04:18 PM
I asked john if he could release one so hopefully he can do that maybe, but it might be too big a job to edit it all into a list ??!? not sure
Im not sure if john has a list of people that booked in direct with dianne though.. so might not be all there
There are big lads like cree, ellis stafford, graham north !, bradders, dodd, etc etc.. Mat benfield is coming up from racer magazine, john price is doing the report, im doing photos.. Should be a good day..

About 1/3 of the entries were done either on paper at club meetings, or by phone to Dianne so I don't have a record of them (although I do know who most are). Pretty much everyone who booked in online will have had an email off me a couple of days back requesting any non atendees to make themselves known.
If your still unsure or have any changes you can of course ask questions via supercup2006@hotmail.co.uk

Peter from Castle models will be there & I have been told Jez who runs the Touring meetings is fetching his shop also (unsure as to what off road stuff he carries other than tyres)

I am fairly sure the ladies who do the catering for the football teams, have been approached and asked to bring extra supplies ;-)

jimmy
27-01-2006, 04:21 PM
Any idea about extra pitting space john ? what about that store room with the chairs in can we go in there ? was there a room upstairs available ?
its gonna be tight in there..
I think theres gonna be a lot coming to help out with the knowlege they can stick their tables in at the same time, can we prebook a nice corner now john, being that we are somewhat organisers ? :D does that give us power ? lol

Oscar
27-01-2006, 05:04 PM
Any idea about extra pitting space john ? what about that store room with the chairs in can we go in there ? was there a room upstairs available ?
its gonna be tight in there..
I think theres gonna be a lot coming to help out with the knowlege they can stick their tables in at the same time, can we prebook a nice corner now john, being that we are somewhat organisers ? :D does that give us power ? lol
The store room will be for the shop.
There will be no upstairs pitting, but we have the possibility of an overspill into the corridor if required.
The official team oOple pit area will be reserved by race control I expect :-D

jimmy
27-01-2006, 05:39 PM
peters used the corridor for the shop before, its just that pitting up there- everything rolls off!! lol

Northy
27-01-2006, 05:53 PM
Jimmy, is mains available?
My 12 volts a bit fooked! :(

Oscar
27-01-2006, 07:48 PM
there is a VERY limited supply of mains in the hall.

Northy
27-01-2006, 08:41 PM
Cheers

Hope the 12V lasts ok :(

Oscar
27-01-2006, 09:02 PM
There are about 4 sockets thats all, there are 1 or 2 in the corridor I think.

Oscar
27-01-2006, 09:06 PM
Anyone know who this is?

Name: Mark Smith
brca: 4804
classes: 2WD

He left no email or phone number, and still tried to book in despite website stating all places are taken. If anybody knows him, he is currently 2nd reserve and we need a contact for him to let him know if space becomes available (I think its quite possible)

PaulRotheram
29-01-2006, 08:33 PM
throughly enjoyed today! really good stuff. didnt do as well as i wanted but im not bothered! i was put in a top heat with a few big boys, which i actually enjoyed so i could see how far away from there standard is, my aim was to get a 12 lapper and came VERRRYY close twice!

11 in 301 - 1 second away! then 11 in 300.78! qualified 2nd in the D, finished 2nd in the D and got a trophy!!

met a few people also, nice to get along with em!

definatly going next year, although i need more practise on wooden flooring!!

RobHatcliffe
29-01-2006, 09:06 PM
I was gonna go over to watch today, but domestic politics stopped that. Hope all went well, who won each class ?

PaulRotheram
29-01-2006, 09:16 PM
cragg 2wd, and i forgot the blokes name who won 4wd, he was in my heat though. (wheres the embarresed similie when you need it)

barnyard
29-01-2006, 09:32 PM
that would ba a certain mr Lawson then

PaulRotheram
29-01-2006, 09:37 PM
thats the one, forgot his name!

jimmy
29-01-2006, 10:27 PM
Man, im tired... had a good time, qualified B 6, no idea where i finished as it was a bit of a lottery but still fun.
here are a couple of images for now till i sorted out my new computer and get the reat online..

Oscar
29-01-2006, 10:34 PM
Had an abysmal day today, in terms of performance. Led the D for over 4 mins by around 1/3 lap, got caught twice by back markers which let Paul through and also young Ben. A fitting end to a poor driving performance.
On the whole though I did enjoy the event, and I think from the feedback I had most other people did also. Considering the entry (just under 110) I think the day ran without any major problems, a good Omen for the National indoor finals I hope.
Look forward to seeing everyone again in 2007 !

Oscar
29-01-2006, 10:38 PM
Jimmy for your info:
7th 11 in 308.74 26.45 best lap

jimmy
29-01-2006, 10:41 PM
Man thats by far my worst time of the day, 2 seconds slower on the best lap too!
Still, i had fun!!!

Glad so many turned up and supported the event also, it was great..

OldTimer
29-01-2006, 10:56 PM
Look forward to seeing the photos Jimmy, i was all set to come up today but a bad take-away but paid to that so a bit gutted i could not make it.

Oscar
30-01-2006, 12:08 PM
... bit gutted i could not make it.

Apt choice of words :-)

jimmy
30-01-2006, 12:19 PM
Lot of good drivers in one place which is always good. Well done to neil and steve for their wins..

Oscar
30-01-2006, 12:36 PM
results here: http://web.onetel.com/~jprice/mtg1/heats.htm

jimmy
30-01-2006, 02:29 PM
Look forward to seeing the photos Jimmy, i was all set to come up today but a bad take-away but paid to that so a bit gutted i could not make it.

I'll stick the photos up tonight, I was still learning the ins and outs of the canon beastie, but im happy with the results, I used the flash quite a bit towards the end (when it was just the hall lights for illumination) and It did a good job in high speed sync

OldTimer
30-01-2006, 03:04 PM
Apt choice of words :-)

Not me i was fine but my wife was not :(

Jimmy, it will take a little bit of time to get the hang of the camera and what it can do, be even better when you are outdoors. Btw what iso were you using 800 / 1600 ?

jimmy
30-01-2006, 03:26 PM
1600, I think it was definately acceptable, I probably could have got away with 800 early on.

jimmy
30-01-2006, 06:37 PM
Just uploading the photos now, http://www.oople.com/rc/photos/supercup2006
might take a while as im downloading a few things..
some decent ones, wish i'd got more of the other type of photos, peoples cars and the like but hey..

OldTimer
30-01-2006, 07:03 PM
Photos look spot on to me, i like the one of the x10 were the tyre is being forced off the rim. I do like the pit shot's sometimes see some interesting stuff. And the spy shots are class :)

And the noise in the photos is fine, i find when you print stuff its less noticeable, than on a screen.

jimmy
30-01-2006, 07:09 PM
I do have some more "pit photos" to put up, but they were exciting enough to warrent their own gallery rather than get bunged in with the rest.. just photos of ellis staffords development 2wd and his xx4 (which ill stick in the review)

Northy
30-01-2006, 07:34 PM
Good pics Jimmy!

Do you have any of my car while racing?

I bet Jim didn't know his tire was coming off! :)

G

jimmy
30-01-2006, 09:32 PM
What you on about mate, i got one here!!

http://www.oople.com/rc/photos/supercup2006/imagepages/batley33.html

hehehehe

nah ill have a look later mate, i think i did, but youre so fast it might be blurry! ;)

Northy
30-01-2006, 10:04 PM
The only bloody crash I had in the final and you got it! :)

I sort of got dragged into that one, was concentrating on passing those two and just followed them when they crashed :(

jimmy
30-01-2006, 11:35 PM
I know !!! It was ace, i watched you one, two, three... not looking where you were actually going but following the leader as it were.. hehe..

niggs98
31-01-2006, 10:43 AM
blimey havent seen jamie booth runnin a 1/10th in years, what was he running ????

jimmy
31-01-2006, 11:02 AM
He was running an ex.cragg B4, still with neils paint on. Looked to get faster and faster during the day as he got used to the car.
aparently a lad asked him if he'd done electric before... lol :p

niggs98
31-01-2006, 12:36 PM
lmao i can imagine the look on jamies face at that one :O

chrislee
31-01-2006, 02:41 PM
Jimmy, nice piccies but where are all the pictures of that good looking lad giving all the trophies out at the end? ;)

Chris

Oscar
31-01-2006, 05:16 PM
Chris, Jimmy doesn't have a wide angle lens for the new camera yet :-D

darryl
31-01-2006, 07:50 PM
Chris, Jimmy doesn't have a wide angle lens for the new camera yet :-D
ha ha!,but thats not a nice thing to say john about mr lee

jimmy
31-01-2006, 10:32 PM
Good pics Jimmy!

Do you have any of my car while racing?

I bet Jim didn't know his tire was coming off! :)

G

I do mate!

just the one i think..

and nicks car also, interesting technique! ;)

nick oliver
31-01-2006, 10:34 PM
Very intresting lol

Northy
01-02-2006, 08:12 AM
Cheers Jimmy. :)

Any more pictures of Jim's Pred?

G

nick oliver
01-02-2006, 09:49 PM
Hi to all,
Here is a video i have made from batley super cup hope you all like, sorry if i didnt get you, you must been after or before my heats.

Go on to this link for video an clcik on batley super cup thing

http://www.supashare.com/04007856/