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lotussmart
24-07-2010, 10:01 AM
Hi 10th Electric Buggy Racers,

(keep reading, the bit about RC jumping is at the bottom)

We are launching this series initially aimed at the on-road world (as we are an on road carpet track) www.ardentracing.com/winterseries (http://www.ardentracing.com/winterseries) but I would like to invite the 10th Scale Buggy racers to the party and change our 480sqm permanent track into an awesome buggy track once a month.

I would pick a weekend that didn't clash with the mighty Worksop and it would be a 2 day event starting Saturday and finishing Sunday. Saturday would be 2wd and 4wd practice with 2 rounds of qualifying. Sunday would be 3 rounds of qualifying and 2 maybe 3 finals depending on numbers.

The buggy drivers would share the £8K prize pot with the on road classes which includes passenger rides in the Kick Energy Rally Ford Focus cars, VIP access to the Kick Energy Rally show at Chatsworth House, hot air balloon rides etc..

I would do it over 7 rounds with a twist for the final round. It would actually be part of the Chatsworth Rally Show (outdoors on short grass) and it would expose the sport, its drivers and the series Sponsors to the 5000 people that attend the Rally show over the weekend (in June). take a look at http://www.ardentracing.com/winterseries/livevideo.php for more info on the Raceway and Rally Show.

The overall winner of the series would be invited to have a go at getting into the Guinness book of records for the longest ever RC jump with our 1/8th scale 22v lipo powered brushless HPI Vorsa and with a 40m carpeted runway. (we should be able to clear 30mtrs easy!! (or you could use your own car if you preferred.

Before I take the plunge I just wanted to gauge if this is of interest to anyone?

Cost per weekend would be £10 for the two days of practice/racing. If you can't make the Saturday Practice then the track will be open for practice on the evening of the Saturday, to give you some extra prep time.

Fancy it anyone? I'd also do a 15% discount if you book and pay in July.

Jamesy
24-07-2010, 11:26 AM
:thumbsup: Sounds great. Do it!

mark christopher
24-07-2010, 11:51 AM
pm sent

lotussmart
24-07-2010, 12:02 PM
Caravans and Motorhomes can be parked on hard standing and hooked up to mains for as little as £15 a night. (no minimum number of nights)

High quality 6 birth Motorhome can be hired for static use for £200 for two nights including electric hookup. £200 / 2 nights = £100 / 6 people = £16.66 per person per night. (2 nights minimum, so you could travel up Friday night then get to practice first thing Saturday.)

johnnygibbon
24-07-2010, 12:28 PM
i like this. my sort of rc action .

njc11
24-07-2010, 12:46 PM
Like the sound of this as im sure many others will!! :thumbsup:

But as Worksop... please try not to clash with Batleys very competitive indoor series at Chadderton, Manchester..100+ at each event last series :thumbsup:

You have a PM :thumbsup:

Cheers

Nick