CML WINTER SERIES ROUND 1 ~ 28TH OCTOBER

[Lee Martin]

hey all,

after the first winter warm up meeting were now about to start the winter series.

Many Prizes will be on Offer at the end of the series and the first round will be Reedy Race style looking at completing 8 rounds of pure adrenaline racing! with many new and top drivers coming out to play.

See what new cars people will be running for the new season....

driver on the day will be your 2wd and 4wd national champions. and many other top drivers from around the country!

The tyres that will be mainly used are both BB spikes, both pink and green and proline step pins.

its looknig to be a sunny and very entertaining day! so put on your driving gloves and come to play.

This track will be putting and could potentually house a national or end of season final next year!

please book in by emailing;
leemartin_uk@hotmail.com
or
anythingcarsuk@gmail.com

food and refreshments as ever will be sold and up to our ever growing reputation of standards!

ALSO!

hopefully by the time the meeting takes place our new WWW CCTV camera will be in place! a Dome camera used for the upmost security but for us, the best RC live webcam available! be a part a CML Raceway history and be the first on the camera!

ALSO; New floodlights to be erected on CML track! perfect for night time racing. TBA!

Lee

CML Raceway.

[Wraggy]

Sounds Pimpin !!!!!
i'll be there ..:)

[GRIFF55]

What's the postcode? So i can see how far it is for me to travel, do fancy it mind!!

[Lee Martin]

RG19 8LR

[GRIFF55]

Thanks for that, 3hrs 25 mins for me. When's the latest i can book in just in case the missus has something planned? (i know there's a wedding around that date:mad:)

[Lee Martin]

you can book in on the day, but its not advised. lol

but possible

[JCJC]

That must be a record, longest post by pidge !!!!! have a rest lad;)

[Nick Goodall]

Hahah good point Mick!

Should be good, hope to see a few more people there this time - Reedy Racing, it's the future!

[Lee Martin]

lol!!!

breaking records lal the time!

[losixxx]

isnt that the AGM date? thought the rule book stated no meetings to be held on the AGM date?

[Lee Martin]

never seen that rule?

[losixxx]

page 12 section 14 of 2007 handbook m8, only noticed the other day myself when having a read through it

[Lee Martin]

WTF?

i have raced on this day every year of my racing career?

im seriously considering not running meetings as it seems that what ever i do it just gets pissed about.

what about coventry and worksop? are they on this date also?

[losixxx]

WTF?

i have raced on this day every year of my racing career?

im seriously considering not running meetings as it seems that what ever i do it just gets pissed about.

what about coventry and worksop? are they on this date also?

cov originally was but its been changed to march

[Wraggy]

Rules are made to be broken anyway !!!

Lee's a rebel ..:)

[GRIFF55]

Could you have it as an open organised practice session:confused:

[Lee Martin]

worksop still on...............

just no winning sometimes.....

[Nick Goodall]

Do only BRCA sanctioned events count??

Just seems odd that's all - i'm sure we used to race on the day of the AGM too??

Isn't it usually on late so you'd still have time to get there after racing anyway??

[Lee Martin]

i was intending on going anyway!

so seems stupid.............

[Wraggy]

Do only BRCA sanctioned events count??

Just seems odd that's all - i'm sure we used to race on the day of the AGM too??

Isn't it usually on late so you'd still have time to get there after racing anyway??
its starts at 9. am mate ..:cool:

[Lee Martin]

9am............................................... ..

jeeez

[Nick Goodall]

Daaaaaaamn maybe not late then.....

I just remember people going and saying it was on well passed Midnight!

[Lee Martin]

Email from Mr Worsley ( thanks paul )

Hi Lee,

It is only BRCA sanctioned events that cannot be held on the same day as the BRCA AGM.

In Off -Road it would only be Regionals or Nationals that would be affected.
It is OK for Club events to be on the same day.
I assume your CML Series is not a regional event as all the Regional Series have now been completed.

Best regards,

Paul.


So its back on!

[losixxx]

Ill shut up then!:D

[Lee Martin]

indeed!!! haha

[RogerM]

I seem to have forgotten how the Reedy format works ...... anybody want to remind me??

[Lee Martin]

8 rounds of pure racing!

every time u hit the track you race to win, with points being scored upon where you finished in each race.

you drop your worst 2 scores from the 8.

[Wraggy]

do you run finals in Reedy format to dude ???

[Lee Martin]

no we havent done as every race is like a final. each round the races are mixed if pos!

[Wraggy]

so do you start in grid formation for every race then ??
or 1 at a time ?? like normal qually ???

[Southwell]

Normally 2 lines as theres not much room, then a free for all, drag race to the first corner :D

[Wraggy]

Normally 2 lines as theres not much room, then a free for all, drag race to the first corner :D

there will just be carnage at the 1st corner!!!! :wtf:

[Southwell]

Nah, not if everyone is careful. I like it cuz last time we did it i was first by the jump :D

[David Church]

A 2 line start worked good at EPR last race, there were a few crashes, but it was good, I think it helps improve your racing. At Nationals you run 8 qualifiers along with practise and only 2 races, so this style has more racing action!!!:D

[RogerM]

Sounds cool but not the place to take a car on it's first ever outing .... especially if the driver has had a 3 year break from 1/10th!

Maybe next time.

[Elliott Hopkins]

I think it's the perfect place to startout.

Elliott.

[pro4nut]

I agree with that, the surface is smooth and the track stays consistant.
In fact the track has taught me how to jump my car better, its also the only track where i beat my F2 mate but thats beside the point....

[jim76]

I agree with that, the surface is smooth and the track stays consistant.
In fact the track has taught me how to jump my car better, its also the only track where i beat my F2 mate but thats beside the point....

had to get that in! :rolleyes:
revenge will be mine next time!! lol

[Nick Goodall]

Sounds cool but not the place to take a car on it's first ever outing .... especially if the driver has had a 3 year break from 1/10th!

Maybe next time.

I hadn't even held a transmitter for nearly 6 years before having my first ever go back at this track - honestly i don't think you'll find better, the jumps are 100% consistent, tyres last pretty much all day, the food's fantastic and the atmosphere is nice and laid back - perfect even for a returnee to Off Road :cool:

[showtime]

any chance of booking me & Flanders in?
pics of Lees track were the reason we even got into 1/10th :D
that & the promise of some hot milf action :o

[RogerM]

You misunderstand me ..... nothing against the track, far from it ... looks brilliant! Only 1.5 hrs from my house too ... which is fairly close as there is chuff all going on in the west country!!!

I was refering to the Reedy style format .... wouldn't want to ruin somebody eleses day by dumping them into the pipes at the first corner due to not fully understanding the way my car is handling or how hard I can jump on the brakes etc. Might pop along for a look though.

[showtime]

the first corner sorts out the men from the boys!

in truth its more about luck if everyone goes for it!
if you are at all concerned about it you should race but just hang back at the start then go for it ;)
you might even end up just driving round the carnage anyway!

[JCJC]

Might pop along for a look though.

then bring the car and have a practice !! you may find it worth your while

[David Church]

then bring the car and have a practice !! you may find it worth your while
Good idea!!! Bring your car, have a practise in the morning, and race if you feel up to it!!!
Off-Road racing can use all the support it can get!!!:D

[Lee Martin]

u dnt have to dragged to the first corner.....just hang back!

[JCJC]

Last meeting, most carnage was before the first corner, everything sorted coming out of the first corner, marshall has to be attentive tho;)

Watching the starts, first heat everybody off on the beep, second heat I have the feeling everybody hung back a second, same result, but no major damage from the starts all day (I believe), everybody loved the format, made for lots of fine racing, and as said before, instead of 4 heats and one final, we got to race all day......much better deal.:):)

[pro4nut]

I agree with what you say about the starts, everytime i got a dodgy start was from hanging back, in the last race i went for it on the beep and was in 2nd behind Lee coming into the first corner, didn't stay in second but loved every minute

[dan_kitty]

ok, email sent for booking in

Sorry i didnt make the warm-up round in the end, my speedo blew up just before:(

ta

[Lee Martin]

come on people!!!

book yourselfs in!

[dan_kitty]

whats best bb tyres to gor for (4wd), green or pink? are grp or schumacher allowed?

cheers

[Lee Martin]

allowed to use anything...but i advise bb pink spike.

[Crazy L]

I fancy a go at this, I've not raced at any 1/10th track bar Titchfield....ever.

Is it worth me having a go though? As last time out, At Clanfield, I discovered my car was sooooo sloooow. I may do the next one after this.

Some new cells and a new motor and i'll be wit' cha.

[jim76]

to be honest, the first time you race there it will better if your car is slow. It is a technically very challenging track and if your car is a fraction too fast for your ability then it could be an expensive day.

come along and try it, then if your car is too slow you can speed it up for the second round!!

[David Church]

What class is most people racing this Sunday???

[Wraggy]

What class is most people racing this Sunday???
2wd drive for me this weekend and all winter !! :rolleyes:

[KevLee]

2wd for me too!

[Nick Goodall]

Think 2wd is definitely looking most popular for this weekend

[showtime]

so do we get Euros style covered pitting with power etc?
trackside hospitality cabin with hot & cold running ladyboys? (hello Trish)


basically do i need to bring my easyup?:)

[Teddy truman]

eazy up ... talk to me! me thinks it would be wise showtimeSON.....

leeroy put me down for abit of 2wdidge:cool:

[bbq]

How many races will there be?
Is it open for swedes to? :D

Lee you should have one of the round with hole shot prizes then every one will gun it :D

[Lee Martin]

lol yeh! open to the swedddsssss...

8 rounds in the day

[David Church]

I am in you lot!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 2wd for me:D

[showtime]

I fancy a go at this, I've not raced at any 1/10th track bar Titchfield....ever.

Is it worth me having a go though? As last time out, At Clanfield, I discovered my car was sooooo sloooow. I may do the next one after this.

Some new cells and a new motor and i'll be wit' cha.

Lionel i've got a selection of brushed motors you can pick from & i'm sure somebody will have some cells for you to use for the day ;)

what configuration battery pack do you need?

NickG offered me the loan of some cells a while ago! they might work for you if he's still keen to help a rookie:)

plus like a few others have said maybe a slower car would help keep you out of trouble :p

[bbq]

Will there only be one race at CML raceway this winter?

[KevLee]

Will there only be one race at CML raceway this winter?

These are the remaining dates for the CML winter series

oct 28th
nov 25th
dec 30th
Jan 27th
Feb 24th.

[showtime]

as far as i'm aware the dates for the winter series are -

Oct 28th
Nov 25th
Dec 30th
Jan 27th
Feb 24th

:)


Snap!

[Lee Martin]

cheers people!

[bbq]

How coold is it in Jan-feb?
Is ther indoor piting or do i have to drag a tent with me from sweden?

[Lee Martin]

may get u in the garage.........no probs...

were looking to hold a big one off meeting next year. international. may be better to come to that though.

[mole2k]

were looking to hold a big one off meeting next year. international.

http://www.talkphotography.co.uk/forums/images/smilies/popcorn.gif

Im waiting for that one :)

[Northy]

Pidge, will you not be at the AGM to support your rule proposals? :confused:

G

[GRIFF55]

Will there be a shop there Lee??

[Lee Martin]

shop parts will be there yes,..........

i have to run meetings.........

would love to do both agm and mine, but i need the track to run.......

otherwise my LARGE investments would be pointless............

[bbq]

were looking to hold a big one off meeting next year. international. may be better to come to that though.


That sounds nice keep us posted

[bbq]

Dubbel post! sorry

[pesky badger]

What time will booking in start?

(Don't forget clocks go back on Sunday)

Stu 8-)

[Lee Martin]

start around 8.30...practice from 8am

myself, wraggy, truman, bloomfield and maybe trish will have a slight hangover...so be gentle! xx

[Lee Martin]

booking in at around 8.30...practice from 8am

myself, wraggy, truman, bloomfield and maybe trish will have a slight hangover...so be gentle! xx

[dan_kitty]

so what time do you want us there to sign in, 7:30ish or 8?

ta

[Lee Martin]

8-8.30 as it opens at 8.30, praccie from 8

[tyreman]

What time will the first heat be going on??

[pesky badger]

Has anyone got a spare battery charger as mine just let all its smoke out :mad:

[Nick Goodall]

First heat is usually on by around 10am / 10:30 latest.

I haven't got a spare charger i'm afraid :(

[pesky badger]

Should have added to the above post "for use on Sunday at CML"

Ta

[Elliott Hopkins]

I won't be using mine much Pesky. I turn up ready to rock. I'll probably only need it once.

A battery strap for a B4 however, now there's something I need. It's on order from Apex, so hopefully it will turn up.

And I've got to clean and rebuild the car too. Yikes.

Elliott.

[Elliott Hopkins]

I like your charger. It looks smart.

I have Deans by the way Stu. But we can fix that.

Elliott.

[pesky badger]

Cheers Elliot. If you've got a spare Deans connector that will plug into your charger then I'm sure I can sort out the connection to my batteries. If not then let me know asap and I'll try to get a Deans connector.

[Elliott Hopkins]

Does anyone have a female Deans connector spare then?

:D

[MK999]

I won't be using mine much Pesky. I turn up ready to rock. I'll probably only need it once.

A battery strap for a B4 however, now there's something I need. It's on order from Apex, so hopefully it will turn up.

And I've got to clean and rebuild the car too. Yikes.

Elliott.

Unfortunately apex sell you stuff they don't have in stock without actually telling you until it turns up so I wouldn't hold your breath, done that one before :(

[modelimages]

i have a spare one you can use

[Elliott Hopkins]

Thankyou John, I'll stop by your mobile shop on Sunday.

Clanfield caused me to break the weirdest stuff.

I was taking a chance with Apex. Fool that I am. The Badger is in the area, shopping on my behalf.

Elliott.

[mobile chicane]

is there saturday practice / track prep ?

[mobile chicane]

Unfortunately apex sell you stuff they don't have in stock without actually telling you until it turns up so I wouldn't hold your breath, done that one before :(


same here try mk racing or microtech who both seem to know the diference between orderd stock and actual stock

[MK999]

same here try mk racing or microtech who both seem to know the diference between orderd stock and actual stock

I actually had a go at apex a few times over the stuff i ordered since it came in dribs and drabs and took weeks, wrong stuff was sent etc etc, it's actually not even ordered stock, they order it when you order it. Their online shop is "just a catalogue of what we can get" :wtf:

[mobile chicane]

I actually had a go at apex a few times over the stuff i ordered since it came in dribs and drabs and took weeks, wrong stuff was sent etc etc, it's actually not even ordered stock, they order it when you order it. Their online shop is "just a catalogue of what we can get" :wtf:


I gave up using them after it took them 3 weeks to get a set of b4 front wishbones, if you want fast mail order dms racing in watford are very good, the guy there should tell you if stuff is out of stock I have ordwed on a thursday morning and had it arive by friday midday before.

[mobile chicane]

will there be step pins for sale on sunday ?

[JCJC]

DMS are good, I know Wayne & Jim race at the club in the week, & Wayne sprays shells for DMS. Best way to shop I find is telephone John at ModelImages/Raceplace in the week and if he's got the parts or can get them he will bring them to CML or trackside for collection.

[JCJC]

will there be step pins for sale on sunday ?


Have a poke round in the Garage, last meeting there were a good dozen mounted on B4 rears on the floor, himselfs castoffs ??

[Elliott Hopkins]

Giles, contact Jacqui Rowcliffe at Wings and Wheels they have loads of pairs or at a pinch, visit the Green Mini on Sunday. Although you guys are going through my supplies.

I've used and liked Microtech and MK Racing and The Race Place is a godsend on a Sunday, but I thought I'd try Apex for old times sake.

Elliott.

[mobile chicane]

Have a poke round in the Garage, last meeting there were a good dozen mounted on B4 rears on the floor, himselfs castoffs ??


cool, I'll ask before pilfering them though.

I wonder if any of his tallent stays on the tyres as I could use all the help I can get

[pesky badger]

Elliot

I've got the Deans but went to MK Racing rather than Apex, so don't know about the battery strap.

[Elliott Hopkins]

Message received.

[dan_kitty]

Will the postcode take me straight to the track using sat-nav? any direction tips i need or is it straightforwards?

also if its chucking it down tomorrow does it still go ahead.

thanks in advance:)

[Elliott Hopkins]

'Ace' day. Thanks to all involved.

By ace I mean that it rained all day and I really needed to run new tyres. I have to say inspite of the rain and old tyres, the grip was pretty good.

Had some visitors come to watch me race, so there may be two noobs at the track soon.

Was it me or did it get quieter about the track as the day went on?

Elliott.

[GRIFF55]

Yeh it did get quieter, but i think the weather was the cause of that!!!
Thanks to Pidge and family and whoever else ran the meeting, Excellent day well worth the trip:D, just for the food.
If you have never raced this track, you gotta go, its bloody great:D:D. You'll be seeing me there for most of the meetings and good luck for getting a BRCA meet of some sort for next year.
Thanks again
Andy

[Wraggy]

had a good days racing to, even though had brushless and water problems :(.
still was lots of fun though and quite an interesting track ..

had some great fun on the wall of death to !!!!lol
think i may hold the record for the amount of hang time on there !!!:D

thanks lee and mrs Martin for the catering !! (top notch) ...


kez kez !! where are you ??

[mole2k]

I really hope you guys get that international meeting going next year cos Im dying to get a spin around the track!

[Nick Goodall]

Awesome meeting yet again, still liking the Reedy Race format, i really like the change from the normal qualifying and finals - Would just be even better with more people racing especially all the same class.

Top job by all again!

[RogerM]

When is round two likely to be folks??????

[showtime]

Track Winter Series:

Sept 30th
Oct 28th
Nov 25th
Dec 30th
Jan 27th
Feb 24th

quick copy & paste ;)

[jim76]

is it Reedy race each round, or back to normal now? I missed the last round as my little boy was unwell, but should be there this month.