DMCC Club Championship 2010

[Legacy555]

Ok, with six rounds down, I thought it might be nice to put some info up on the forum;

2wd top 3:
Michael O'Leary
Dave Bolger
Nigel Dungan

4wd top 3:
Lee McGuire
Michael O'Leary
Michael Bolger

Michael O'Leary is the most consitant scoring driver occupying top 3 positions in both classes. Dave Bolger has a maximum score under his belt, and is the leading clubman driver. Michael Bolger has the most maximum scores in 4wd, whilst William White has the most maximum scores in 2wd.

The amount of counting rounds to the championship may be extended, the organisers will keep you updated.

[mixer]

cracking day today, track layout was brill!! and great to see old and new faces out.. :thumbsup:

[Grundy]

not happy that i missed the weekend's racing, but there's always this weekend to look forward to... plus the bank holiday! :thumbsup:

[FuzzyWuzzyWazza]

ooppsss wrong thread

[Legacy555]

Results for 20th June are updated on the club website.

Well done to Eoin and Dan on their A Final qualifications - great performances from both "rookie" drivers. Good to have Eoin back racing also.

Michael O'Leary still holds the lead in both classes and improved his 4wd score with a maximum 100 points yesterday. The Arklow man's Losi XXX-4 seems to be very reliable and Michael is looking good for the 4wd championship.

Michael Bolger's B4 is now going alot better after a good testing session on Saturday last. Michael tested a geared differential, rather than the traditional ball type differential, over the weekend with good results - the car is visibly quicker and this bodes well for his next BRCA outing in Oswestry this weekend. The advantage of the geared diff seems to be it's behaviour when unloaded.

Other notible performances over the weekend can from Colin Whelan who qualified 2nd in 2wd, and Ivan Thomson who is getting to grips with his B44 quickly in 4wd.

www.dublinmodelracing.com (http://www.dublinmodelracing.com)

[MiCk B.]

Michael Bolger's B4 is now going alot better after a good testing session on Saturday last. .........



Shh...... that was supposed to be a secret test session!

MiCk B. :-)

[Legacy555]

Hi All,

As Sunday July 4th is a full race day - even though it's at a different venue to usual (Terenure) - it will be a counting round of the 2010 DMCC outdoor championship.

Looking at the results table at the moment, both the 2wd and 4wd overall championships are wide open and could be won by a handful of people.

In the 2wd "Clubman" Championship, it's tight between Dave Bolger and Dan Horgan with Ken Gordon still in the picture. The remaining F4/F5 drivers in the class have not scored on enough rounds yet - this may all change as the season progresses.

In the 4wd "Clubman" Championship, Lee McGuire has a commanding lead having competed on all but 1 round this season.

[Legacy555]

Results for 27th June are up on the club website. www.dublinmodelracing.com (http://www.dublinmodelracing.com)

Notable changes are Tony Kavanagh's leap up to 2nd in 2wd - he is now a contender for the championship. Michael Bolger and William White's (moi!) BRCA programme is having a very negative effect on thier club championships - both slip down the list. Regular scoring from Brian MacManus and Jerry Delgado has aided both drivers championship positions.

In 4wd, Michael O'Leary extended his commanding lead with a 100 point maximum - his 3rd overall win in a row!

[tony6187]

i thought i won the final on sunday and mick was second?wouldnt that bring me level on points?showing the other way round:confused:

[Legacy555]

i thought i won the final on sunday and mick was second?wouldnt that bring me level on points?showing the other way round:confused:

Hi Tony/All,

I may have made a mistake with last sunday's results and put up points for qualifying rather than final results. I will check with Mick as to what exactly he sent me and rectify a.s.a.p.
Apologies for error if that is the case.

Will

[Legacy555]

Hi Tony/All,

I may have made a mistake with last sunday's results and put up points for qualifying rather than final results. I will check with Mick as to what exactly he sent me and rectify a.s.a.p.
Apologies for error if that is the case.

Will


Corrected results now posted - looks like the qualifying results had been previously posted.

Michael O'Leary and Tony Kavanagh now tie at the top of the championship list on 591 points from a maximum 600. Tony has the advantage with 3 overall wins to Michael's 1 overall win.

Michael still commands 4wd by a good margin.

[Legacy555]

Results for both the Irish Vintage & Veteran Car Show and July 11th are now posted on the results page of www.dublinmodelracing.com (http://www.dublinmodelracing.com).
Results for Sunday 18th July will follow as soon as possible.

Now that more drivers have completed the 6 counting rounds, it is becoming apparent that this year's championship is going to get a tight one!


4WD: Micheal O'Leary is now starting to dominate 4wd with a near perfect score of 599 from 600. Realistically, his only rival at this stage is Michael Bolger whos score is 499 from 500 so far - also pretty impressive. Should both drivers end up on perfect scores of 600 from 600 - the count back proceedure will be introduced. There are several stages to this -
Who had the most overall wins from their counting scores? - draw; both could have 6 maximum scores.
Who was the first to score a maximum overall score? - Bolger; scores 100 in round 2 to O'Leary's 98.
This would hand the victory to Michael Bolger. However, O'Leary beat Bolger in Terenure for the first time this year and the XXX-4 looked really quick - Bolger will really have to focus on trying to compete on every remaining round and putting in a good performance if he is to stand a chance of beating O'Leary. Best of luck to both men - they both deserve it after alot of good racing!

2wd: There are more potential winners of the 2wd championship than 4wd. In the overall championship Michael O'Leary leads (593) with the chance of doing "the double". With two wins, he is being chased hard by Tony Kavanagh (592) who has 3 wins, but hasn't been as consistent as O'Leary - and with only 1 point in it, it's all to play for. The third challenger is Michael Bolger with only 1 win (586). Michael is showing better form now after a poor start to the championship and could tidy up his scoring over the coming rounds and become a title contender. William White (498) currently has the most wins (4) and just one more would leave him leading and 5 points clear of the chasing pack. With the 2wd Nationals taking place this weekend there will be alot of drivers pushing for that win; White was beaten for the first time in this championship in Terenure - hopefully not an emerging trend! The recent impressive performances from Colin Whelan, a late surge could also see him come into the picture.

In the "Clubman" (F4/F5) 2wd catagory Dave Bolger had lead from the word go, however and ever improving Dan Horgan could steal the title from the veteran racer - this would be a great achievement for Horgan who is only in his first seasons racing.

The 4wd "Clubman" (F4/F5) championship has been pretty much sealed up by Lee McGuire. The Tamiya driver has showed immense improvement over this season and is only threatened by new racer Ivan Thomson, whos regular scoring is nibbling at McGuire's lead.

[Grundy]

just wondering when this season ends? does it end when the outdoor season finishes (when is that?), or does it end in/around december? :confused:

also (cause i love asking questions), do we have any possible locations for the indoor season?

[MiCk B.]

When does the season end?

When it's too wet & cold to race outside.

Indoors, nothing has been decided yet for buggy winter racing.

At the moment I'm getting ready for the Euros at the end of the month. So after that I'll be able to start thinking about winter racing.

MiCk B. :-)

[Grundy]

When it's too wet & cold to race outside.

so the outdoor season ended weeks ago?! :lol:

[Legacy555]

Results for July 23rd and August 1st have been updated. Todays results will follow later this week

[Legacy555]

Hi All,

Really looking forward to getting back racing this weekend! Been so so busy at work - but things have calmed down a bit now - and the bits have arrived to repair my gearbox :)

I'll have the results from last weekends racing (Aug 8th) up on the club site this evening. I had a quick glance and it looks like Mick Bolger and Tony Kavanagh are now becoming a real threat to Mick O'Leary's season-long dominance at the top of the score board in 2wd. O'Leary already has a maximum score in 4wd - so to be beaten; somebody else who won a round before O'Leary won his first, will also have to score six wins - a seriously tall order.

With Michael Bolger not racing for the next couple of weeks due to the Euros, it gives Tony Kavanagh a chance to battle with O'Leary uninterupted.

Best of luck to all!

[MiCk B.]

Well......

All my race gear will be on the way to the Euros, don't think that I'll have anything to race the week-end.

Anyone want to lead me gear?

MiCk B. :-)

[Legacy555]

Well......

All my race gear will be on the way to the Euros, don't think that I'll have anything to race the week-end.

Anyone want to lead me gear?

MiCk B. :-)

Are you trying to tell me that the man who bring 6 cars away to the BRCA can't find a spare for this weekend!!???

This reminds me about the glue - can drop it over to you this evening?

[MiCk B.]

Yep.......

Radio / motor / batteries all packed away for the Euros!!

MiCk B. :-)

[tony6187]

Well......

All my race gear will be on the way to the Euros, don't think that I'll have anything to race the week-end.

Anyone want to lead me gear?

MiCk B. :-)
have a b44 no speedo though:thumbsup:

[Legacy555]

have a b44 no speedo though:thumbsup:

I've a pack of cells and a transmitter you can use....

[tony6187]

and the b4

[tony6187]

actually just looked at the championship standings,not sure the b4 will be availible:p:D now if i could just find a way of slowing mick o leary down ...hmmm:confused:

[Legacy555]

I have a XXX BK2 that could be readied for Mick to use..... only I'd be affraid he'd not want to give it back :)

[mixer]

actually just looked at the championship standings,not sure the b4 will be availible:p:D now if i could just find a way of slowing mick o leary down ...hmmm:confused:

yea there is haven't you noticed i haven't be able to see lately:thumbdown:

[Legacy555]

yea there is haven't you noticed i haven't be able to see lately:thumbdown:

RC Guide Dog required :)

[tony6187]

yea there is haven't you noticed i haven't be able to see lately:thumbdown:
well your doing alright regardless:D.dont think im going to make it sunday.looks like ill be working:thumbdown:

[Legacy555]

Hi All,

Todays results are up now - a bit quicker than usual.
Mick O'Leary maintained his position at the head of the 4wd leaderboard - with a maximum score already, there is nothing he can do to improve. William White overtook Lee McGuire to occupy 2nd position in the 4wd championship.

O'Leary lost his season long reign at the head of the 2wd leaderboard. White registered his 6th score of the season and a win (100 points) to jump into the lead, whilst Michael Bolger scored a 2nd (99) which allows him to discount a poorer score from earlier in the season. Bolger now occupies second place in the championship.

[Legacy555]

Results from yesterday are now posted.

A good A-Final result for Jerry Delgado (2wd 4th) saw him draw level on points with Dave Bolger in the Clubman Championship. This one will be close! The clubman championship has been close all year and the eventual winner will be a worthy one.

At the head of the leaderboard, William White added a TQ and win to his score to reach the maximum score in 2wd. M.Bolger, O'Leary and Kavanagh, are all still in the hunt for the championship, all needing 3 wins with at least one or two TQ's. It's going to be a tense time till the season end!

In 4wd, White is mounting a challenge to O'Leary's season long dominance with a TQ and win. Although, requiring two more TQ + win combinations just to draw level with O'Leary - chances of the championship are very slim. Michael Bolgers absence (he's at the Euros) on Sunday meant that Ivan Thompson was able to put in his 6th score of the season to claim 5th in the overall standings.

[Legacy555]

How did racing go last Sunday?
Ken has the computer so I haven't been able to get the results yet.
It may be this Sunday before I get them.

[MiCk B.]

Dave and myself dropped out on the way home from the airport.

Can't remember the exact numbers. But there was a good few there.

Might be able to get access to the laptop during the week.

MiCk B. :-)

[Legacy555]

Dave and myself dropped out on the way home from the airport.

Can't remember the exact numbers. But there was a good few there.

Might be able to get access to the laptop during the week.

MiCk B. :-)

Excellent ;)

[Grundy]

was a good days' racing. weather held out and the track layout was nice and fast (15 laps from the top racers). i think there was 10-12 in the 2wd and 4 for the 4wd. (a tired looking) ian dropped by for an hour or two to say hello. looking forward to next sunday already! :thumbsup:

[Grundy]

Was just looking over the results page and i think there could be a few errors;

Name:--------------Results Page:------Should Be:

Brian McManus--------576---------------581
Jack Cunnagham------574---------------571
Ken Gordon-----------572---------------575
John Dungan----------570---------------568

If i'm wrong with any of these figures, or I'm reading it wrong, my sincerest apologies!! :D

[MiCk B.]

Was just looking over the results page and i think there could be a few errors;

Errors quite possible. At the moment all results Will is calculating by hand. So it is possible for an error or two.
But don't worry, it will all be double checked before the final results are announced.

MiCk B. :-)

[Legacy555]

Was just looking over the results page and i think there could be a few errors;

Name:--------------Results Page:------Should Be:

Brian McManus--------576---------------581
Jack Cunnagham------574---------------571
Ken Gordon-----------572---------------575
John Dungan----------570---------------568

If i'm wrong with any of these figures, or I'm reading it wrong, my sincerest apologies!! :D

Yes it's very possible. Will look into before Sunday.
Have been meaning to varify the points for quite a while now.

[Legacy555]

results from September 12th are now up on the club website.

[Grundy]

It's a close one! :woot:


William White 600
Michael Bolger 598
Michael O'Leary 598
Tony Kavanagh 597
Dave Bolger 586
Nigel Dungan 586
Jerry Delgado 584
Dan Horgan 584
Brian MacManus 581
Ian Hunter 578
Ken Gordon 575
Oisin Carroll 574
Jack Cunnagham 572
John Dungan 568
Lee McGuire 562
Alan Thomson 549

[ian h]

When will this be split into pro and stock champs? They both look real close at the top!

[Grundy]

Here ye go iano;

2WD (PRO)
William White 600
Michael Bolger 598
Michael O'Leary 598
Tony Kavanagh 597
Nigel Dungan 586
Brian MacManus 581
Ian Hunter 578
John Dungan 568

2WD (CLUBMAN)
Dave Bolger586
Jerry Delgado584
Dan Horgan584
Ken Gordon575
Oisin Carroll574
Jack Cunnagham572
Lee McGuire562
Alan Thomson549

[Legacy555]

Here ye go iano;

2WD (PRO)
William White 600
Michael Bolger 598
Michael O'Leary 598
Tony Kavanagh 597
Nigel Dungan 586
Brian MacManus 581
Ian Hunter 578
John Dungan 568

2WD (STOCK)
Dave Bolger586
Jerry Delgado584
Dan Horgan584
Ken Gordon575
Oisin Carroll574
Jack Cunnagham572
Lee McGuire562
Alan Thomson549


Take it the credit control business is quiet today :)
Rather than "STOCK", the 10.5 class will be called "CLUBMAN".
Stock suggests that the cars are out-of-the-box standard.

One more good A final result could see Horgan taking a the championship lead!!!! Not bad for a first season!

[Grundy]

it's always quiet when you're ahead of the game like me! :p if only i was able to get in another run before the outdoor season finishes... i'll be in manchester this weekend and then the knee operation next week will see me out of action for a few weeks! :cry:

[Legacy555]

It is being proposed that the last round of the outdoor championship is held on OCTOBER 3rd.

Trophies can then be presented on October 7th at the AGM.

It means that the new track in the Naul could be built over the weekend of Octobe 16/17

Anyone agree/disagree?

[mixer]

It is being proposed that the last round of the outdoor championship is held on OCTOBER 3rd.


Not to sure but would that mean on that weekend there will be two racing meeting, Taney on the saturday and lucan on the sunday?

I am looking at this as from that date onwards there will be a possibitly of three racing meeting a week between now and christmas, would there be enough people for the club to be able to run both venue untill the date when taney ends. :confused:

[Legacy555]

Weather is looking good for this sunday :thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup:

[Legacy555]

Not to sure but would that mean on that weekend there will be two racing meeting, Taney on the saturday and lucan on the sunday?

I am looking at this as from that date onwards there will be a possibitly of three racing meeting a week between now and christmas, would there be enough people for the club to be able to run both venue untill the date when taney ends. :confused:

As I don't race touring cars or have anything to do with racing at Taney, I don't want to comment on this.

I appreciate that if the club left Taney, that it would never get back in. I also appreciate that 100 euro a week for 4 hours use of the hall by a minority of club members may not be sustainable either. Best just to see what attendence is like, and make a decision at Xmas time.

[Legacy555]

Hi all,

Results from yesterday have now been added to www.dublinmodelracing.com (http://www.dublinmodelracing.com).

In 4wd, William White and Michael Bolger had a very close day from start to finish with White being the eventual victor. Second place for Bolger means that Michael O'Leary can now not be challenged for the title - ie.
Michael O'Leary is 4wd Champion for 2010
well done Michael, the title is well deserved.

The race for the 2wd championship is going down to the wire! Michael Bolger TQ'd and won the event on Sunday drawing him up to only 1 point from the leader William White. Importantly, Bolger now has the same amount of Tq+Win combinations as White - so Bolger will require an A-Final win to draw the championship and a TQ+Win to take it....... this is going to be a close one!!!

[Legacy555]

In the clubman class;

Dave Bolger's season long domination of the championship continues with only Jerry Delgado now being able to threaten a class win considering Dan Horgan is out of action after having something gross done to his knee (hope to see you back to full strength asap!). http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i8EpT3uCVWU (Not for the feint-hearted).

2 points seperated Dave and Jerry, so it all comes down to the last round!

[mini_brian]

Is this Sunday the last round? The 3rd of Oct.

[ian h]

Think so dude.

[Legacy555]

Is this Sunday the last round? The 3rd of Oct.

Sure is!

[kartstuffer]

Just when i was getting going :cry: sort of !!!

[ian h]

Just when i was getting going :cry: sort of !!!

Worry not the indoor is only a couple of weeks away. The x6 quite likes the carpet!!!!!!

[Legacy555]

Worry not the indoor is only a couple of weeks away. The x6 quite likes the carpet!!!!!!

Yeah, indoors is awesome. Pace get a bit hotter, but you'll come out the far end a much better driver.

[kartstuffer]

suppose il have to buy it for myself now and find another one for Alan

[snige]

suppose il have to buy it for myself now and find another one for Alan

i'm thinking of selling mine if your after another:thumbsup:

[Legacy555]

The championship is now over!! :( It was the best in years - but it's upwards and onwards for next year.
I'll have the results up tonight.

Championship prizegiving is Thursday October 7th @ 7.30pm in Taney Parish Hall, Dundrum, Dublin 14

Please let Mick/Dave/Ian/myself know if you cannot make it....

[MiCk B.]

AGM location (http://maps.google.co.uk/maps/ms?ie=UTF8&hl=en&msa=0&msid=113204958434267585668.000475e9c7dc986059314&ll=53.427934,-6.342158&spn=0.273762,0.206165&iwloc=000475e9e3dd8eb19a8f1&source=embed). (Google Map)

MiCk B. :-)