Work Party

[mikeyscott]

Right as some of you members know we need to sort a few things out at the club.

1) Sorting the parking out

2) Clearing of bushes etc. at the end of the straight

There are other things that need doing, but I'm wanting a potential show of hands for a Saturday(s) in March.

Can people indicate the dates they'd rather do etc.

We are also after scalpings / hardcore, so would be open to recommendations / donations.

March 13/20/27?

The aim of this is to get better parking during the wetter months and also to get things better for an all day meeting.

[Crazy L]

Possibly count me in:thumbsup:

I can get hold of some weed killer and a couple of 20ltr drums and bring some water to mix it with. Though I dont have a watering can:bored:

Maybe we can lay those slabs I donated too, if they haven't been already.

See you all soon

[mikeyscott]

Cheers, any particular Saturday?

[Matt-h]

13th is no good to me mate (full-size off roading), but the other 2 dates are fine, providing i have enough notice

Matt

[super gripper]

Easter weekend is not good for me, & not the weekend before that as I have my kids come and stay for a week.:thumbsup:

[mikeyscott]

Based on the two replies above - March 20th?

[jkonline]

I am willing to help out. Baby due last week in march so 20th should be ok will just if she arrives early.

[Matt-h]

Based on the two replies above - March 20th?

In my calender mate

Matt

[Randall34]

March 20th ok by me, i'll come proper tooled up

[mikeyscott]

This is looking good.

I will speak with Julian and Steve too, although I expect Steve will be working. Need to agree a common action plan.

Key areas are:

1) Parking
2) Timing loop into tubing and laid
3) End of straight maintenance
4) Clear race hut

Please also sugguest other "sensible" ideas.

[Randall34]

Is this still on?
I would like to know if it is, because the wife will need to be notified in advance (whole weekend at TORCH isn't as easy to swing as sunday mornings)
Plus i'm really keen to do it.

[mikeyscott]

Is this still on?
I would like to know if it is, because the wife will need to be notified in advance (whole weekend at TORCH isn't as easy to swing as sunday mornings)
Plus i'm really keen to do it.

I hope so and I am trying to speak to Julian re the crushed rubble for parking

[Crazy L]

I'm hoping to make this too, will try to bring water and weedkiller, if someone can bring a watering can:thumbsup:

[super gripper]

Well we should have more time to spend on extending the straight and making the new section of track............

The tabletop has been built ! :thumbsup:

It took three of us about two hours to build, its not a silly height or anything

It was tested by two 4wd and two 2wd cars for about an hour afterwards and we were all happy with it.

it adds a much needed something extra/different to the track.

[mikeyscott]

What was the outcome at TORCH today for next weekend?

[simoncrabb]

Tabletop is ace, nice position, not too big, should be perfect to try and downramp ;-)

[super gripper]

What was the outcome at TORCH today for next weekend?

As in the numbers for track work?

Julian was not sure on the start time Saturday

[mikeyscott]

As in the numbers for track work?

Julian was not sure on the start time Saturday

Ok I will email him

Tabletop is ace, nice position, not too big, should be perfect to try and downramp ;-)

How big is it, where is it located and is it removable?

[super gripper]

Ok I will email him



How big is it, where is it located and is it removable?

It is where it I proposed it to be with Julian, it is after the twisty section on what could be called the short back straight.

It can be moved but to be honest it is in the best place on the track

Not too high, about two foot high, overall about three metres in length

[mikeyscott]

It is where it I proposed it to be with Julian, it is after the twisty section on what could be called the short back straight.

It can be moved but to be honest it is in the best place on the track

Not too high, about two foot high, overall about tthree metres in length

Ok cool.

Just want to retain the option of using or not etc.

[wylie]

I took a short video on me phone and will try and post it up later tonight.
It's about 18 inches high and goes across the short back straight and leads very nicely into the right hand bend.
Lets not talk about removing it :D.
The track is crying out for some features and this is the first. I firmly believe that features like this and an all day event once a month will attract new members and racers.

[mikeyscott]

I took a short video on me phone and will try and post it up later tonight.
It's about 18 inches high and goes across the short back straight and leads very nicely into the right hand bend.
Lets not talk about removing it :D.
The track is crying out for some features and this is the first. I firmly believe that features like this and an all day event once a month will attract new members and racers.

Hi

cool, look forward to it.

I am not saying I want it removed, just flexability.

Indeed we want to get an all day meeting for 2wd, 4wd and truck. Just need to fix a few things? How was the sounds today?

[super gripper]

I took a short video on me phone and will try and post it up later tonight.
It's about 18 inches high and goes across the short back straight and leads very nicely into the right hand bend.
Lets not talk about removing it :D.
The track is crying out for some features and this is the first. I firmly believe that features like this and an all day event once a month will attract new members and racers.

Well said that man !

It is just right and people will just have to learn how to jump.........most other tracks have them and it was desperately needed

[super gripper]

Hi

cool, look forward to it.

I am not saying I want it removed, just flexability.

Indeed we want to get an all day meeting for 2wd, 4wd and truck. Just need to fix a few things? How was the sounds today?

As in the computer ?

We didn't get a final as Julian couldn't figure it out or something. We had some really great racing though.....top banana

[mikeyscott]

As in the computer ?

We didn't get a final as Julian couldn't figure it out or something. We had some really great racing though.....top banana

So an education is needed... Sorry I wasn't there.

Yup a few things on the computer, printing etc needs to be tweaked.

[super gripper]

So an education is needed... Sorry I wasn't there.

Yup a few things on the computer, printing etc needs to be tweaked.

Not to worry Mike, we did have some excellent racing. I smashed a rear wishbone but hey thats racing...........I always carry plenty of spares

you would have enjoyed it

[mikeyscott]

Not to worry Mike, we did have some excellent racing. I smashed a rear wishbone but hey thats racing...........I always carry plenty of spares

you would have enjoyed it

Cool, but in needs sorting. I will try and do a basic how to.

Indeed, but the lady had her run today.

Weather isn't looking great for next weekend.

The F1 was shite today as well :( BORING!

[super gripper]

Cool, but in needs sorting. I will try and do a basic how to.

Indeed, but the lady had her run today.

Weather isn't looking great for next weekend.

The F1 was shite today as well :( BORING!

The weather changes through out the week so I wouldn't worry just yet.

F1.........just finished watching it as I sky plussed it, yes rubbish !

[Crazy L]

I was there, I was rubbish, but I've not driven an RC car since September/October-ish. So it was to be expected.

I saw the work commence on the jump, but never saw the completed item, I'm sure it's quality though.

You cant have an off road track without any jumps, that's sooooo early 1990s.

I'm hoping to be there next saturday to lend a hand for a few hours. If you could get a time off Jules Mikey, that would be helpful, don't wanna get out of bed too early eh;););););). lol

[mikeyscott]

The weather changes through out the week so I wouldn't worry just yet.

F1.........just finished watching it as I sky plussed it, yes rubbish !

Indeed fingers crossed.

Yup Sky + and the use of the fast forward button. The pre race build up was more exciting.

I'll be sticking with ALMS (Sebring 12 hour), BTCC, Aussie V8's and Le Mans 24 hour (which I normally attend :cry: )

[wylie]

I can vouch for Crazy L, He was rubbish. :p :D
It was good to see some new faces, as well as some old (Lionel) welcome back Crazy.

[Matt-h]

The jump is an excellent addition to the track. :thumbsup:

Very sensible height and placement, in fact it looks like its always been there!

I was even a little sceptical at first, but its spot on!

I got to use it for about an hour today, and reckon it may even help most drivers slow down and stop griprolling on the section after

[wylie]

It's a only 17 seconds but hey you get the idea :thumbsup:
http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a269/scottuk/th_Video0019.jpg (http://s13.photobucket.com/albums/a269/scottuk/?action=view&current=Video0019.flv)

[Crazy L]

Nice touch:thumbsup:

I'm liking the look of that.:D

[mikeyscott]

Chaps,

Details for Saturday:

The working party will meet at the track for 09:30.

Please bring if you can:
Spades
Forks
Rakes
Shovels
wheel barrows

Please again if you can ensure you bring suitable footware and gloves.

Can do attitude as remember guys it's your club too and we want a great summer season.

If it's heavy rain it'll be postponed till Saturday 27th.

Any questions on the day please contact Julian, his number can be found on the TORCH website.

http://www.torchracing.org.uk/Contacts.htm

[Crazy L]

9:30? :o:o:o:o:o

surely you jest?

I will be there, just not at 9:30:D

[mikeyscott]

We aim to get a lot done with track changes etc. so as many hands on deck please.

[SteveB]

Everyone ready for some hard graft tomorrow???!

As Mike said if you can bring tools too to aid us in areas where the digger can't get to etc. that would be great.

[AndySmith]

Tom will be there tomorrow and I will follow up after football training (11:30ish). Carol will drop him off, so please look out for him. By the way he is just as strong as me now . . . . or is it I'm getting weaker with age :cry:

[super gripper]

The weather has changed some what since yesterday. Heavy rain here and been so since this morning.

Who lives closest to the track ? whats the weather doing there ? Forecast is rubbish........

Do we log on in the morning to see if it is cancelled or not ?

[mikeyscott]

I believe it's light rain forecast.

Julian's number is on the TORCH website and he's agreed to be base contact

Typical that Sunday is good.

[mikeyscott]

Who thinks it's too wet?

[SteveB]

Ok, simply if its raining we cancel, If anyone who is travelling far contacts Julian and he will confirm, If your local and pop over and have a look, Thanks Steve

[AndySmith]

I don't think it will be too bad even if it is wet we can still do the small things like digging out the rostrum and laying down the slabs for marshall points!

Will we all just turn up and see whats what tomorrow morning? :D

[mikeyscott]

We will try and crack on with tomorrow, but rain is forecast from 11am I think.

Any questions please contact Julian on 02392 452941

He intends to be at the track at around 09:30

It could be worth just the locals attending. Lee I suggest you give Julian a call in the morning.

[mikeyscott]

Work Party cancelled due to the weather

We may try for next weekend. I know we may not have the numbers, but it may be a case of little and often....

[SteveB]

We will try and crack on with tomorrow, but rain is forecast from 11am I think.

Any questions please contact Julian on 02392 452941

He intends to be at the track at around 09:30

It could be worth just the locals attending. Lee I suggest you give Julian a call in the morning.


Work Party Cancelled due to bad weather conditions, will be planned for next Saturday, more details to follow, thanks for all the support of those who turned up and planned to. We will keep you up-dated.

Thanks Steve

[Crazy L]

I rang Julian earlier, he was still there, and told me not to bother:(. bloody weather.

[mikeyscott]

Yup a shame.

Just want to make it clear that we still want to do these track work activities.

Can you let me know what dates people can do again?

It may be a few weeks of small parties and then a bigger one...

[mikeyscott]

We are again hoping for a work party this weekend pending weather.