Thursday night racing @ The Naul

[Legacy555]

Hi all,

There will be thursday night racing from 6.30pm over the winter @ The Naul. This thursday (14th October) may just be open practice and testing the track.

Please phone me for the electric gate/barrier code when you arrive
086 8165440

[MiCk B.]

Should be good.

Track surface is looking good. Few more jumps and everything will be spot on for a good winter race.

I'm already liking the table top on the back straight, lots of air time.

MiCk B. :-)

[Mugenextreme]

Anyone got a picture of the current layout.

[Legacy555]

Anyone got a picture of the current layout.

The track won;t be complete until thursday afternoon. So I'll take some pics on Thursday evening if you're not heading down.

There is already a huge tabletop - about 7m long and 1m high - car get thrown about 3 metres on the air. There will be a cross over and some small jumps made by thursday evening.

[Mugenextreme]

Yeah hope to make it up thursday for a look.

[mole2k]

7m table top, I wanna get the blitz over that :D

[blade]

looking forward to the start of winter racing should be a good season

[Click]

Hi Lads,

Some low quality pics from my phone:

http://i728.photobucket.com/albums/ww287/clickdublin/RC%20Cars/Naul3.jpg

http://i728.photobucket.com/albums/ww287/clickdublin/RC%20Cars/Naul2.jpg

http://i728.photobucket.com/albums/ww287/clickdublin/RC%20Cars/Naul1.jpg

[ADW]

Track looks great. Hopefully you might organise a days racing during Christmas. I would be up for that. I could also try and and get a few Lads from Cork to go up. Well done.
Regards,
Alan

[Legacy555]

I'll be at the track in the Naul, with the key, from about 6pm tomorrow.

[Legacy555]

Racing tomorrow night (thursday) in the Naul from 6.30pm - if you need the gate code please phone me when outside 086 8165440
Will

[Legacy555]

Racing tonight from 6.30pm - the new track layout worked very well on Sunday - there should be more great racing tonight.

[Legacy555]

Racing tonight from 6.30pm @ the Naul - have spoken to a couple of people this week and there should be a good turn out

[Legacy555]

Good racing last night. It's encouraging to see cars using minipikes doing well.

We had nine drivers.

Johnny Dungan is getting the hang of the CR2!!! :thumbsup:

Time for Ian to go Kyosho I reckon :p

[ian h]

Good racing last night. It's encouraging to see cars using minipikes doing well.

We had nine drivers.

Johnny Dungan is getting the hang of the CR2!!! :thumbsup:

Time for Ian to go Kyosho I reckon :p
Maybe for 4wd anyway. Not gonna rush into anything except getting rid of the Cat!!!!!!

[Legacy555]

Maybe for 4wd anyway. Not gonna rush into anything except getting rid of the Cat!!!!!!

XX4 is known for being weak arround the front too - and its the same layout..... big ugly front bumper could be the answer.....

Did you say it was today that you may have the gearbox done? or next friday?

[MiCk B.]

Something like this:

http://www.rpmrcproducts.com/products/assoc/pics/hires/80045.jpg
Source:http://www.shopatron.com/products/productdetail/part_number=RPM80042/745.0.4.3

MiCk B. :-)

[Legacy555]

Hi all,

At the moment racing tomorrow night is looking doubtful. There is supposed to be a deep freeze tonight and the lane from the motorway to the shed could be tricky to say teh least. I have a friend in Drogheda who has reported that the secondary roads around the town are lethal.

Anyone got any opinion on this?

[MiCk B.]

I think cancelling is a serious option at this stage.

N4 & M4 this morning was down to one lane. Hate to think what unused side roads would be like.

I wouldn't see myself heading there. It's 1.5hrs of a journey for me at the best of times. Hate to think how long it would take with the roads as they are at the moment.

RWD in this weather is serious fun!

MiCk B. :-)

[blade]

hey all yea i work less than 1/2 mile from the shed and roads are cat no salt on back roads and m1 not great at hme building snowmen not all bad:)

[ian h]

I can't get out of my gates let alone up the hill. Wouldn't even attempt getting there if it were today. I think we should cancel for this week.

[dmcracing]

All back roads very bad around Drogheda,Was up in the Naul today,not passable unless you have a jeep!See what tomorrow brings but not looking good.

[tony6187]

I think cancelling is a serious option at this stage.

N4 & M4 this morning was down to one lane. Hate to think what unused side roads would be like.

I wouldn't see myself heading there. It's 1.5hrs of a journey for me at the best of times. Hate to think how long it would take with the roads as they are at the moment.

RWD in this weather is serious fun!

MiCk B. :-)
should try it in a hiace:cry:

[Legacy555]

RACING IS CANCELLED THIS THURSDAY 02/12/2010
Hoping to race on Sunday :bored:

[Legacy555]

I don't care if there is a nuclear strike on Balbriggan this week - I'm going racing on Thursday!!! Have pissed everyone in my house off (especially 2 cats) testing my repaired 7.5 motor up and down the living room.... Don't know what there problem is, laptime was good :)

[MiCk B.]

Well...... If you remember your history........

CATs are all terrain........



MiCk B. :-)

[blade]

its pissing down snowing here will have a look at the road around the shed in the morning if i get there:eh?:

[The Doktor]

3 inches of snow tonight in ashbourne.. but ill take a drive up to the naul in the morning to have a look at what the roads are like.

[blade]

was up at the shed today the road was not to bad but i went the road by the quarry which they salt themselves.The m1 is fine but the road to the shed is icey so care is needed.

[Legacy555]

was up at the shed today the road was not to bad but i went the road by the quarry which they salt themselves.The m1 is fine but the road to the shed is icey so care is needed.

Excellent, definitely heading out tomorrow night so :thumbsup:

[Legacy555]

Just to confirm;

THERE IS RACING TONIGHT :thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup:

Ian and I will be up in the shed from about 5.45pm tonight

[Legacy555]

There was only 5 racers this evening, and one spectator :) , but the good news is that the road up to the track is a little icey up the middle but generally fine.

Once on site, out landlord has the road up to the shed salted, so it's completely free of ice. Toilet however is frozen solid :)

Ian's car has been greatly improved, the XX4 ran and I've started a setup, and the CR2 managed 16.5 second lap and 17 laps in the final (2 laps faster than previous best time) - all thanks to a new front end and home-made steering rack - thanks Mick for the carbon fibre :)

[Legacy555]

There is racing tomorrow night from 6.30pm in the Naul.
No worries about ice or snow now that its a bit warmer - get your practice in for the championship round on Sunday :thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup:

[Legacy555]

Hi all,

There is racing as usual this Thursday night in the Naul from 6.30pm. I plan to get there mid afternoon if anyone else is about. There is also racing as normal on Sunday from 10.30am.

Will

[Legacy555]

Hi all,

there is no Thursday night racing this week as most of the regular racers are going to the Petit the following morning.

Anyone wishing to do some practice - I'll be in the Naul from 6.30pm ish till about 8.

Will

[Legacy555]

Hi all,

There is racing as normal this Thursday in the Naul from 6.30pm, see you there :)

Will

[Legacy555]

Good racing in the Naul last night - 8 drivers and very impressive debut for Wayne McGuire. The drivers who are participating in the Thursday night sessions seem to be the most improved overall - it's true; practice does make perfect!

[Legacy555]

Racing tonight from 6.30pm - see you there

[Legacy555]

How nice it is to be able to dig up this old thread again :)

I hope to be out in the Naul tomorrow eve from about 6pm. There will be racing if there is enough people - which there should be.

Who's coming?

You gotta love Thursday night racing :thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup:

[h0m3sy]

Thursday's are a no for me mate but I hope to get down for a few Sundays before the Winter Race.:thumbsup:

[mixer]

The first thursday night racing is over,how did it all go!!:)

[Legacy555]

The first thursday night racing is over,how did it all go!!:)

Good turn out including a new racer with a Losi Eight-e and a 22!! - but its obvious that there is still a load of work to be done to get the track up to standard. Hope to get the track screwed down before Sunday.

I think a "Wall of death" on the hairpin before the table top would help the rythm of the tabletop section. I'll consult with Ian and see what he thinks.

[mini_brian]

Yeah yeah yeah wall of death :)

[celticpanman]

What is it with you and death. Last year it was that bloody jump now you want a wall if death. :thumbsup:::o

[mixer]

What is it with you and death. Last year it was that bloody jump now you want a wall if death. :thumbsup:::o


why not there buggys there made to jump we don't want a flat track :)

[colmo]

What is it with you and death. Last year it was that bloody jump now you want a wall if death. :thumbsup:::o

I actually snapped a motor shaft on that jump (or rather, beside it)! Not sure anyone has ever done that before.

[Click]

why not there buggys there made to jump we don't want a flat track :)

I totally agree buggy's are made to jump:thumbsup: It's part of the fun:D

I think there needs to be a balance between 'death' and 'challenging':thumbsup:

If somebody, with more experience than me, can design jumps that are technically difficult BUT don't destroy our cars then I'm all for it.

I understand that having varied jumps pushes the club racers abilities but like all things in life you need a happy balance:thumbsup:

[celticpanman]

Yes that is what I meant. A good balance will be best for all

Not boring and flat
Not with crazy jumps that damage either OR RUIN THE
FLOW OF THE RACING.

OTHERWISE go for it. :thumbsup:
:thumbsup:

[Click]

Hi Lads,

Have a look at the links below. Most of the jumps seem fairly mild & some are movable so you can change the track very quickly.

The last link has a small wall of death coming onto the straight, looks interesting:thumbsup:

http://www.rceasy.com/2008/01/19/jorn-win-winterchamps-in-hohenems/

http://www.team-durango.com/blog/2011/03/01/team-durango-1-2-at-mrc-winter-challenge-moscow/

http://www.petitrc.com/_forumphp/showthread.php?t=53354

[tony6187]

Hi Lads,

Have a look at the links below. Most of the jumps seem fairly mild & some are movable so you can change the track very quickly.

The last link has a small wall of death coming onto the straight, looks interesting:thumbsup:

http://www.rceasy.com/2008/01/19/jorn-win-winterchamps-in-hohenems/

http://www.team-durango.com/blog/2011/03/01/team-durango-1-2-at-mrc-winter-challenge-moscow/

http://www.petitrc.com/_forumphp/showthread.php?t=53354
thats the wall of mild amusement from the petit race last year.honestly dont think a wall of death is worth the hassle

[Click]

"wall of mild amusement":thumbsup::thumbsup::D:D:D:thumbsup::thumbsup:

[MiCk B.]

Yep,

Have to agree with Tony about the 'wall' I've driven on a few over the years. And in all honesty they do look good, but apart from that nothing else, don't really add much to a track.

The time spent building one would be better spent build more small jumps and rhythm sections.

MiCk B. :-)

[kartstuffer]

I have to agrre with Mick on this one , keep a good flow to the track.:thumbsup:

[Legacy555]

Racing tomorrow night (Thursday) from 6pm.

I hope to burn off the last of the kerosene is the space heater sho it shouldn't be too cold :)

[Click]

Hi Lads,

Just making sure, is it business as usual this Thursday 5th and on Sunday 8th?


All the best

Kevin

[celticpanman]

hi kevin

happy new year to you

yes as far as i know it is all as usual from this thursday evening

hope to see you there

graham

[av4625]

http://www.petitrc.com/_forumphp/showthread.php?t=53354[/QUOTE]

i liked the raised section at this track wall of death seems hard to make but lik the raised corner

[av4625]

small jumps and rhythm sections.

HaHa i definatly agree hear with the 'small' lol cause i neva broke the durango until i came to dublin and the big jump, as neil cragg said 'i like jumps like everyone else but not the make or breakers'!!!! i think more jumps ie rhythm sections etc raised corners instead i one HUGE jump!!! :thumbsup:

[Click]

hi kevin

happy new year to you

yes as far as i know it is all as usual from this thursday evening

hope to see you there

graham

Hi Graham,

Right back at you :woot:

Time to get the Dex210 dirty:thumbsup:

Kevin

[noreargrip]

HaHa i definatly agree hear with the 'small' lol cause i neva broke the durango until i came to dublin and the big jump, as neil cragg said 'i like jumps like everyone else but not the make or breakers'!!!! i think more jumps ie rhythm sections etc raised corners instead i one HUGE jump!!! :thumbsup:
i agree with you and neil cragg.lol...i love jumps but not flat out ones...too much risk of breaking my car badly....no skill in it for me...just hit it as hard as you can and hope for the best..ive trashed two lrp sxx v2 speedos...thats 400 quids worth,,i put it down to all the heavy landings,nothing could take that..i also think its too dangerous for marshalling and for people watching near it...i got it wrong in practice and just missed some guy...i mean i just missed his head....i wouldve killed him i think...dont know about anyone else but i dont want to live with hurting somebody...
also one poor dude got hit in the face,blood everywhere...imagine if that was a kid...johnny dunn got hit on the side of the head....
i think its time to think of something more suitable and safer.
even move the hump up tight to the first corner...
its not the height its the speed thats the problem...

[av4625]

i agree with you and neil cragg.lol...i love jumps but not flat out ones...too much risk of breaking my car badly....no skill in it for me...just hit it as hard as you can and hope for the best..ive trashed two lrp sxx v2 speedos...thats 400 quids worth,,i put it down to all the heavy landings,nothing could take that..i also think its too dangerous for marshalling and for people watching near it...i got it wrong in practice and just missed some guy...i mean i just missed his head....i wouldve killed him i think...dont know about anyone else but i dont want to live with hurting somebody...
also one poor dude got hit in the face,blood everywhere...imagine if that was a kid...johnny dunn got hit on the side of the head....
i think its time to think of something more suitable and safer.
even move the hump up tight to the first corner...
its not the height its the speed thats the problem...

Well said mark i totally agree!!!

[growler1]

I would like to state that no cars were damaged by hitting my head!

[Legacy555]

I would like to state that no cars were damaged by hitting my head!

:thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup:

[Legacy555]

There is practice this Thursday (tomorrow) night - I'll be there from 5.45pm ish.

If there is enough people we will run some heats.

Track will be open from when I get there till about 9.30pm - so plenty of time to work on your setup/driving :thumbsup:

[Rayzerp]

i agree with you and neil cragg.lol...i love jumps but not flat out ones...too much risk of breaking my car badly....no skill in it for me...just hit it as hard as you can and hope for the best..ive trashed two lrp sxx v2 speedos...thats 400 quids worth,,i put it down to all the heavy landings,nothing could take that..i also think its too dangerous for marshalling and for people watching near it...i got it wrong in practice and just missed some guy...i mean i just missed his head....i wouldve killed him i think...dont know about anyone else but i dont want to live with hurting somebody...
also one poor dude got hit in the face,blood everywhere...imagine if that was a kid...johnny dunn got hit on the side of the head....
i think its time to think of something more suitable and safer.
even move the hump up tight to the first corner...
its not the height its the speed thats the problem...

Hi,
Speaking as the "poor dude" that got hit in the face i am ok, pair of black eyes a bad start to new year but otherwise fine. i am glad it was a 2wd clubman and not a 4wd modified that hit me though or could have been worse.......
for what its worth I have to agree about the skill level needed for the big jump, as someone who had not turned a wheel on an RC car for 15 years the jump was the bit i struggled with the least, nail it and if u lined up then bingo. by comparison i was all over the place in the technical infield sections.
overall though a fantastic track with brilliant organisation and everyone very friendly and helpful for a newcomer:thumbsup:
Ray

[mixer]

Hi,
Speaking as the "poor dude" that got hit in the face i am ok, pair of black eyes a bad start to new year but otherwise fine. i am glad it was a 2wd clubman and not a 4wd modified that hit me though or could have been worse.......
for what its worth I have to agree about the skill level needed for the big jump, as someone who had not turned a wheel on an RC car for 15 years the jump was the bit i struggled with the least, nail it and if u lined up then bingo. by comparison i was all over the place in the technical infield sections.
overall though a fantastic track with brilliant organisation and everyone very friendly and helpful for a newcomer:thumbsup:
Ray

Am i reading this right somebody got hit in the face at the track:(:(

[celticpanman]

When did this happen

Is he alright

This will have to change so it does not again.

[Legacy555]

Am i reading this right somebody got hit in the face at the track:(:(

When did this happen

Is he alright

This will have to change so it does not again.

Best leave this for to the committee to discuss on Sunday and not trail through it on the forum. Ray was looked after at the time and is ok.
The track changes approved at the last committee meeting will hopefully be started on Thursday evening.

[noreargrip]

hi rayzerp...mark penny here...I'm glad your ok mate..looked nasty enough...couple of black eyes?....hope the Xmas pics were at night time..lol...
Seriously though happy your ok man...

[Rayzerp]

Thanks Mark.....new years eve pics look good alright! Ha ha

[noreargrip]

I'm not knocking anyone involved with the club...they have provided us with the best venue ever in Ireland in my opinion...probably one of the best in the uk...I'll forever be grateful for them..its amazing what they have done..I trust them completely on their judgement because they are as crazy as me for this sport..lol...and can't wait for sunday...bring it on!!!

[kartstuffer]

Totally agree with you Mark,brilliant facility but we have to make sure that no one is injured, especially with so many kids around ( even walking in past the jump while a race is going on ).