Stotfold National - 25th/26th August

[emzy]

Last one 'eh... hasn't time flown!

Does anyone know how many people are on the reserve list? I'm at the bottom, but haven't been told what number...!

Also - has anyone got a postcode? As I didn't enter originally I didn't get the info or directions...

[_sleigh_]

Not sure on the postcode, but if you use "Hinxworth" it will get you within about 2 mnintues from the track.

[KevLee]

I can answer the second question.....

its SG7 5HU

also see this map

http://www.stotfoldmcc.co.uk/www/Map.htm

[_sleigh_]

Kev you have a PM

[KevLee]

I'm going to be a the track on saturday from 10am, if you are free can you please come and help, theres too much for me to do by myself :( .

Work includes:

strimming
reprofiling the wall
removing worn astro
painting hoses
general tidying......

........and i'm sure theres plenty more !

See you there !!

[bigred5765]

painting hoes, i prefer to party with em my self,lol cant wait to see the new features

[JCJC]

Last one 'eh... hasn't time flown!

Does anyone know how many people are on the reserve list? I'm at the bottom, but haven't been told what number...!

Also - has anyone got a postcode? As I didn't enter originally I didn't get the info or directions...


On our email (8th) you were 17th (Both), we were 15th (Both) and have pulled out, sooooos you are at least 16th...........

[emzy]

Oh yeah, I had that email too! But thanks :)

Now to sabotage another 16 people... hmm...

[KevLee]

Sorry Jimmy to post this message in a second place but i want to make sure its read by all who it concerns (its also in the General Section)

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This is a reminder to all Stotfold racers that there will be no race meetings on Sunday 19th or Wednesday 22nd. This is due to the national being held on the 25th/26th August.

However, there is plenty still to do in preparation so can you please come and help on those days instead. I'll also be there on Saturday if anyone is around?

Thanks

[spenner]

Last national of the year and everything is to play for.
Darren Bloomfield and Neil Cragg will go head to head for the championship!!!!
Not sure who needs what but it is close.

Im gonna go for:
2wd:
1.Bloomfield
2.Cragg
3.Kev Lee

4wd:
1.Bloomfield
2.Martin
3.Stafford

Ellis will be very quick in 2wd too, i also expect Grant Williams to make the A in 2wd!!!

Any other predictions???

There will be bit of gambling in the finals so if anyone hears any random chearing!!!!!

[Swiss]

Last national of the year and everything is to play for.
Darren Bloomfield and Neil Cragg will go head to head for the championship!!!!
Not sure who needs what but it is close.

Im gonna go for:
2wd:
1.Bloomfield
2.Cragg
3.Kev Lee

4wd:
1.Bloomfield
2.Martin
3.Stafford

Ellis will be very quick in 2wd too, i also expect Grant Williams to make the A in 2wd!!!

Any other predictions???

There will be bit of gambling in the finals so if anyone hears any random chearing!!!!!

Be happy to take your money of you again John :)

[spenner]

Timbers,

Im still up by £2 so im happy, we will have some good bets on the go for stotfold national!!!!!

We just need to choose a victim!!;)

[Spencer Mulcahy]

Neil looked well pissed off when he broke it in the last leg at southport so I think that he will be on fire and get TQ and win all three finals. Danny Mcgee was fast at southport and bloomers.

[KevLee]

This is just a reminder to all that there is no club meeting this sunday (19th) and next wednesday (2nd). If you are able please come and help prepare for the national instead.

[KevLee]

Timbers,

Im still up by £2 so im happy, we will have some good bets on the go for stotfold national!!!!!

We just need to choose a victim!!;)

I might have to get involved in this! please don't bet on how many times i need marshalling again!! :D

[niggs98]

kev you know that there will be even more people betting on that now ;)

[super__dan]

I already have 24 times!!!!

[KevLee]

Thanks..... :D

Just got back from more prep at the track, thanks to those that turned up to help:) . However, considering how many club members there are, it was a disappointing turn out. Its always the same 4 or 5 people that contribute (and 2 or 3 of them aren't even taking part in the national).

We have got a lot of things done now but it would have been a lot quicker if more turned up. On wednesday night we are having a work party evening and really need as many club members to turn up and help with the final details (cough Si cough mon cough Reeves..;) ..........)

Moan over............

Hope you are all looking forward to next weekend, the weather is looking really good at the moment. Lets hope it stays that way !

http://www.metcheck.com/V40/UK/FREE/dayforecast.asp?zipcode=Baldock&day=6

[emzy]

We had "the phone call" for 2wd tonight... WHOO.

Now do a few more people fancy dropping out of 4wd please?

[Wraggy]

We had "the phone call" for 2wd tonight... WHOO.

Now do a few more people fancy dropping out of 4wd please?

ive already dropped out for you emz:( , cant really afford to do this one when i have F2's the weekend after and then 2 weeks after the 345's so have decided to pull out of stotlfold due to lack of funds.....

[losixxx]

stumpy john cancelled last nights as well due to work so you may well have a 4wd place emz ....:( :D

[trekkerkk]

i got a phone last night and got a 2wd and 4wd place,
woooooohooooooooo


trekkker

[emzy]

Well Jacquie said she wouldn't be phoning again, even if I did have a 4wd place... but I've just had a reserve list update from Paul Worsley and I'm not on it... so I assume... I'M IN.

Bet you're all SO glad :D

[ashleyb4]

I just got an e-mail off paul offering me a 2wd place which was nice of him but i had to turn it down to far for me especially with the juniors next weekend.

A

[losixxx]

update for everyone who ordered stagger ribs from CDS for the national, i will have them with me trackide friday afternoon
i have got a few spare sets £6.40 a pair pm me if you want some kept by

chris

[_sleigh_]

Nice one Mr. Dyke.... :)

[Doomanic]

DCRacing also has Stagger Ribs in stock.

[CDS MODELS]

chris will also have some of the new grp cone spikes with him. pm him if yo want any reserved

mark

[Northy]

So what is there in and around Stotfold? For example, where can I get some decent cheap grub from to fill my belly? :confused:

G

[_sleigh_]

There's a good little pub just up the road in the village. Had some grub in there when the F2 were held there.

Only down side, it's small and you'll probably need to book.

[JCJC]

Believe there are "services" at Baldock on the main road, and a good Sainsburys not far away (good selection of cheese?). Usually burgers, teas & cold drinks on site, chance of an ice cream van in the afternoon - arrives just as you go up to race & is away just as you finish marshalling, everybody else has a large cone and a big smile:):D :) :wtf: :)

[Bathy]

update for everyone who ordered stagger ribs from CDS for the national, i will have them with me trackide friday afternoon
i have got a few spare sets £6.40 a pair pm me if you want some kept by

chris

I'll have some please... these going to be free like the last ones? ;)

[Mrs oOple]

I heard there is a pizza hut at the nearby services, is this likely to be a pizza hut express, or does anyone know if they do the buffet? I have been challenged :D

[jimmy]

Vicky '18 pizza slices' oople can out-pizza anyone.. there, the challenge is laid down.

[losixxx]

I'll have some please... these going to be free like the last ones? ;)

your already collecting some this weekend that your BITCH ordered..he said your posting them FOC to him:D :D

[Antony]

So what is there in and around Stotfold? For example, where can I get some decent cheap grub from to fill my belly? :confused:

G

Nothing nowhere - BBQ-ing!

[PaulRotheram]

Vicky '18 pizza slices' oople can out-pizza anyone.. there, the challenge is laid down.

I'm the challeng'E' i'll throw the smacket down on those slices.

[emzy]

Any chance of a Chinese? Or a curry? They don't have curry in Chile... :(

[Martin-Barbour]

The Pizza Hut is an express I'm afraid, there's also a Maccie D's, KFC, the normal services type buffet (roast chicken and crap curries) and a Mini-Mart, wouldn't be the same without a Mini-Mart...

I don't live in the services, just nearby.... :rolleyes:

Baldock and Biggleswade are both only 10ish mins away, plenty of pubs and supermarkets to keep you all busy...

Have fun...

[_sleigh_]

Message from your Chairman..

I think particular attention should be paid to paragraph about the trophy presentations.


Dear All,

CONTROLLED TYRES -- FOR STOTFOLD NATIONAL Aug. 25/26

You will recall that the control tyres for this event were not published in the original Entry Pack.
This was due to the Stotfold Club not knowing what the final surface would be.

The decision was made in June and announced at the Bury National.
I thought had been posted on the BRCA website, but for some reason that did not happen.

To confirm :-
The control tyres for the rear wheels at Stotfold are:-
Schumacher MiniSpike
Ballistic Buggy Spike.

In addition :-
This will be the last event in the 2007 National Series.
There are lots of trophies to give at the end of each day.
Trophies down to 25th place in the Series and trophies for top five F2/F3/F4/F5 and Juniors etc.
The presentation will follow quickly after the end of the last 'A' Final.
We request that you all stay at the end of each day whilst the trophies are presented.

This mail is being sent to all that are entered for Stotfold.

Best regards,

Paul Worsley. (Chairman).

[Chris Doughty]

Hello All,

I am camping with my family this weekend.

who else is camping? we were planning on coming sat morn but we might come late tonight instead.

is there anyone else camping tonight that can save a 'nice' space for us?

drop me a PM and I will give you my mobile number.

Cheers

[super__dan]

My usual lot will be camping together as normal, you could be Nominal North East for the weekend???

I'm leaving now so maybe see you later!

[Chris Doughty]

cheers Dan, will see you there later today, I sent you a message with my number.

[_sleigh_]

Current Top 10 after 3 rounds of Qualifying

1. Danny McGee - 4 Points
2. Tom Yardy - 4 Points
3. Neil Cragg - 5 Points
4. Ellis Stafford - 6 Points
5. Darren Bloomfield - 7 Points
6. Simon Reeves - 7 Points
7. Richard Barton - 12 Points
8. Grant Williams - 12 Points
9. Nathan Ralls - 15 Points
10. Phil Sleigh - 17 Points

Round 1 TQ - Neil Cragg
Round 2 TQ - Danny McGee
Round 3 TQ - Darren Bloomfield

[ashleyb4]

Go danny and tom.

A

[_sleigh_]

A Final grid positions

1. Darren Bloomfield
2. Danny McGee
3. Tom Yardy
4. Neil Cragg
5. Ellis Stafford
6. Simon Reeves
7. Grant Williams
8. Richard Barton
9. Kevin Lee
10. Nathan Ralls

[GRIFF55]

Where's your name at Phil?? Well done to Nathan making the A
Keep up this, and jimmy will be out of a job:D Keep us updated on 4wd as well could ya?

[ashleyb4]

I wish there was still a BQ hat it would be ace to see sleigh wearing it.

I want tom to win.

A:D

[_sleigh_]

A Leg 1 results:

1. Darren Bloomfield - XXX-CR
2. Ellis Stafford - X-6
3. Tom Yardy - B4
4. Danny McGee - XXX-CR
5. Kevin Lee - XXX-CR
6. Nathan Ralls - X-6
7. Neil Cragg - B4
8. Grant Williams - B4
9. Simon Reeves - B4
10. Richard Barton - B4

Andy Griff: I got 11th unfortunately finished on the same points as Nathan. Well done to him though, very good driving all day.

[_sleigh_]

A Final Leg 2 Results

1. Darren Bloomfield
2. Neil Cragg
3. Ellis Stafford
4. Danny McGee
5. Simon Reeves
6. Grant Williams
7. Tom Yardy
8. Nathan Ralls
9. Kevin Lee
10. Richard Barton

Subject to confirmation, that makes Darren 2WD champion for 2007.

Well Done Darren.....

[ashleyb4]

Oh well done darren nice to see teo diffrent people win the national championship.

Where's tricky???

A

[JCJC]

Well done Sleigh, and well done Darren

AArgh.....is it only Ash and me sad enough to be on line on a nice afternoon ?:)

[ashleyb4]

i wish i was there :(:( I even got offered a place for 2wd but i couldnt go as ive silverstone next weekend.

A

[Lew]

Glad it was at my local track, Get the comfort of my own bed!! haha.

Lucky I was let in though!

Also, Bloomy won it. Not sure on previous positions, I cant remember :(

There's 2 bad things I have to complain about though,
1 Was referreeing (dunno how you spell it)

I didn't think the Ref's, Well, The BRCA person that stood on the rostrum did anything, I took out a few people during the day, And I admit I did, but the ref never said nothing, nor did the ref say anything for letting people past (as in the leader), What happened to last years ref's, They where way better :( (no offence new ones.)

2 Marshalled practise,

whatever happened to that? I thought that was a really good idea, But today it wasn't used, And so I hear from previous nationals.

These are the 2 bad things from today, But otherwise it was alrite.

But yeah, Congratz to everyone else from where they was, And good luck for tomorrow!

Update from second day.

Ref's where better today! But not as much needed more when I was lapping.

Congratz to every1's result and to Kev Lee!

I did my best ive ever done, since I started racing so im chuffed.

Maybe we get national again next year? :)

[Slimboyfat]

Well done to Darren for the 2wd title.

Any 4wd results?

[ashleyb4]

Kev lee won it. thats all i know.

[David Church]

Congrats to Kev Lee!!! Was very happy to see him win!!! Bloomers was the class of the field, but didnt get it done in 4wd... 2wd he is champion so congrats there Darren!!!
Also a big well done to Nathan Ralls, for making the "A" final both days!!!
Oh and Paul R, it's 1 all going into next year!!! hahaha

[PaulRotheram]

Bring it :cool:

[David Church]

Its def on, if u let an old man beat you again?? mwhaaaaaaaaaa

[PaulRotheram]

Just like how you let a youngsta beat you!! bring on 2008 bud!

[Stu]

Great event, the jumps on ther track are sopt on - not difficult to get over without a spillage, but difficult to get just right for the best lap times.

I hope the camping/parking space issue is not a problem for future events as the track is ace.

Bright sunshine in the drivers eyes was a problem, but it's exactly the same for everyone.
http://www.northernracer.com/stot1.jpg

Darren was fast, maybe too fast as it was not ultimate speed that won the day.
http://www.northernracer.com/stot2.jpg

Numbers ran out on Sunday so Jimmy kindly went round recycling Saturdays numbers as some sort of crazy-human-number-dispenser. It was very nice.
http://www.northernracer.com/stot3.jpg

[bigred5765]

great weekend guys thank to all concerned,
track, AWESOME
weather, AWESOME
are 2 new cars , AWESOME
BEST TRACK THIS YEAR DEFFO

[JCJC]

Sweet to see Kev Lee take the 4WD national, the vast amount of work he and other local racers have put into remodelling the track and extending the use of the field over the past year has improved a good track into a great place to race.

Anybody have the other finalists, A & B ?

:) :)

[KevLee]

Thanks guys! I'll be honest and say that I did sink a few beers last night!

Well done to Lee and Darren on the series wins and to Grant and Nathan on their first national A finals.

From what I gather everyone enjoyed the track, which I am really pleased about. Sorry if the parking situation caused problems but I think everyone coped, and could be improved if we were to have another national. Sadly, I think it is unlikely as we just don't seem to have enough people to help with the organising.:(

I'd like to say a big thankyou to Keith Wardle, Matthew Cass and Gary Spicer for all the work they put in, we wouldn't have a club, let alone a national event if it wasn't for people like this giving up their time.

Looking forward to the Photos Jimmy and Stu;)

[woOdy]

Thanks guys! I'll be honest and say that I did sink a few beers last night!

Well done to Lee and Darren on the series wins and to Grant and Nathan on their first national A finals.

From what I gather everyone enjoyed the track, which I am really pleased about. Sorry if the parking situation caused problems but I think everyone coped, and could be improved if we were to have another national. Sadly, I think it is unlikely as we just don't seem to have enough people to help with the organising.:(

I'd like to say a big thankyou to Keith Wardle, Matthew Cass and Gary Spicer for all the work they put in, we wouldn't have a club, let alone a national event if it wasn't for people like this giving up their time.

Looking forward to the Photos Jimmy and Stu;)


I would just like to say' WELL DONE Kev' It couldnt of happened to a nicer guy;) . Welcome to the club.

[matdodd]

Congrats to Pidge & Bloomers on there championships & to Kev on his first national win!

[bigred5765]

must have another next year thats for sure, twas ace

[Mrs oOple]

The event was really well run, the track is awesome.
Congratulations to the national champs Lee and Darren, Kev for winning yesterday, and also to Nathan Ralls for his first national A final.

[niggs98]

thanks all was a awsome weekend for me and couldnt of hoped for more. well done to all at the stotfold club for all the hard work put in i really enjoyed the whole event and hope that the organisers will find the energy/enthusiasm to do it all again next year as it was worth all the effort they put in. well done to darren and lee on the championship and to kev on the win ( you managed to join an even more elite club than i did ;) )

[CharlieF]

Well done to the Host Club Officials. There weren't many of them and they sure pulled off a great event.
Kev (well done on the 4wd win by the way), it would be sad if such a venue were not to feature again as a National event due to lack of personnel support. The younger element at the club enjoyed the event so I am sure some of them would give up some time for track preparation in future. One thing is for sure, you can not expect one guy to do it all.
Regards.

[Chris Doughty]

I can't believe how good the weather was to end the season and we have had 2 meetings cut short this year because of bad weather! :rolleyes:

Congrats to the 2 new A finalists, not just A finalists but double A finalists.
Congrats to Kev Lee for letting me know which ball joint kept popping off my car.... oh, and winning :D good drive indeed!
Congrats to Darren and Lee for their Titles
Congrats to the club for putting on a good national.

I enjoyed the weekend, I didn't have what it takes to drive around the track, I thought I did after round 2 in 4WD but that seemed to be just a blip :o

[Lee Martin]

Big well done to Kev and Stotfold members...

Well Done Dazzer!!!!!!!!!

Cheers Cockills for Sat night! i want harley!!!!!!!!!

[mw02veg]

Wow wot a weekend i just cant believe it!! was well chuffed with the track it looked fantastic and drove even better!! made the A in 2wd qualifying in 7th the best bit was staying in the A all day with a 5,7,7 and a 4. the finals didnt quiet go to plan but ended up 8th just glad i didnt come last:)
|But 4wd was sommick else afta 2 rounds i was dead last!! but pulled it together wth a 5 in round 3 and a 3rd in round 4. putting me 7th again on the grid. had some great racing in the finals with the car feeling fast i had a 4 in leg 1 and a 2 in leg 3 afta a brilliant race with tony truman. i finished 3rd overall i couldnt dream that up!!!

well dont to darren and pidge on the titles well deserved i must say well done nathan on his pair of A finals was great to see
and last but not least kevin lee on all the hard work he has done on the track and winning the A!!

grant williams

[super__dan]

Same as everyone else really, it was in many ways my favourite track of the year and a shoe in for next year IMHO if you chose to reply.

Well done Kev, Nath, Grant and also Mathew Latham who was punching well above his usual weights kicking a few named asses in the 4wd D final ;)

[niggs98]

also Mathew Latham who was punching well above his usual weights kicking a few named asses in the 4wd D final ;)

made even better as it was his first time out with his new cars............ my memory escapes me as to what they were but im sure either chris or dan will remind me ;) :) :P

[Kopite]

Surely i win the 'best photo of the Stotfold weekend' competition.....?

[nick oliver]

Haha Legend!:rolleyes:

[matdodd]

:eh?:

[Body Paint]

It was my dodgy radio gear that was holding Doddy back in the final.

[bigred5765]

It was my dodgy radio gear that was holding Doddy back in the final.

hahaha nice one,
must have been are new radio that did it for us then,:eh?:
to be honest twas a really good race between matty and mat.looked quality

[tyreman]

Jimmy when will you be adding the photos to the National report??;)

[jimmy]

in about 5 mins! lol

[tyreman]

Good write up for this one,
Has Bathy given up on the videos:confused:

[bigred5765]

Jimmy when will you be adding the photos to the National report??;)

the report is up ???
but were

[matdodd]

It was my dodgy radio gear that was holding Doddy back in the final.

Thanks for the go of your S4 thought mate it was quality even with the interference at the back! :D

Just need to get my own now ;)

[jimmy]

http://www.oople.com/rc/photos/stotfoldnational2007/ (http://www.oople.com/forums/../rc/photos/stotfoldnational2007/)

[_sleigh_]

Top notch report as always :) :)


Now these look familiar somehow.... cough £15 cough ;) :D

http://www.oople.com/rc/photos/stotfoldnational2007/2wd/thumbs/tn_OOP_4516.jpg (http://www.oople.com/rc/photos/stotfoldnational2007/2wd/imagepages/OOP_4516.html)

[Bathy]

Good write up for this one,
Has Bathy given up on the videos:confused:

Bathy's just being plain lazy!

I will do 'Southport' & 'Stotfold' soonish, wanted to make sure I did one for every national this year...

[Bathy]

Ha ha well spotted Ian, sorry Darren this was Vicky's fault honest! I was going around her and grip rolled off the end of the straight... that's my excuse anyway.

picture (http://www.oople.com/rc/photos/stotfoldnational2007/2wd/imagepages/OOP_4958.html)

[millzy]

I did that in my final, stan went and got my car

[JCJC]

Great report & photos, nice touch to start 2wd photos and end 4wd photos with the Trish..........was that deliberate.

Is you at Silverstone Jimmy?

[jimmy]

Thanks mate :)

Silverstone - no, I'd like to have gone but we are leaving for Lees house on Tuesday and flying out on Wednesday so I need to make sure I have stuff like my cameras all cleaned and ready.

[JCJC]

Shame..........still look forward to see the worlds on here, realy enjoyed the euros reports.....donations for the worlds trip - is this up and running ?:) :)

[Kopite]

I did that in my final, stan went and got my car


Yeah, and got stung to holy hell trying to pluck it out of the nettles :(

[P_B]

Good stuff as always Jimmy, nice bit of rostrum gurning too! Looks like I missed the best National of the lot, weather-wise :(

My worlds 'donation' is sat around waiting too, let me know...

[ashleyb4]

Thats ace i want a van like that

http://www.oople.com/rc/photos/stotfoldnational2007/2wd/bigimages/OOP_5195.jpg

A

[millzy]

Yeah, and got stung to holy hell trying to pluck it out of the nettles :(


I did say thank you on the rostrum