Round 2 - Robin Hood Raceway / York - 07/08 May 2011

[jimmy]

Feel free to post chat about the RHR / York Club National 2011 in here!

Homepage
http://www.robinhoodraceway.com/
http://yorcc.org.uk (http://yorcc.org.uk/)

Postcode
S81 8EU

SatNav Coordinates are: N53.36861, W1.03162

Reference photo of the track from a previous year:
http://www.oople.com/rc/photos/ooplerace2010/pre/DSC_1662-Panorama.jpg

[_sleigh_]

If anyone's looking for a cheap hotel for RHR National and doesn't fancy the standard sh!tty Travelodges, then I've just booked the Ramada at Doncaster Airport (11 miles away) for £43/night using hotels.com

I know it's at the airport, but all the reviews say it's peaceful and quiet during the night. :) There's also a restaurant on-site too.

[GRIFF55]

sounds good, i'm room hunting now.
Is there going to be the big marquee for pitting?

[tyreman]

The restover lodge in Rotheram is £30 a night

[James]

If anyone's looking for a cheap hotel for RHR National and doesn't fancy the standard sh!tty Travelodges, then I've just booked the Ramada at Doncaster Airport (11 miles away) for £43/night using hotels.com

I know it's at the airport, but all the reviews say it's peaceful and quiet during the night. :) There's also a restaurant on-site too.

There are very few flights at night, just the odd freight one so it should be quiet. There a few local hotels on the rhr website www.robinhoodraceway.com

sounds good, i'm room hunting now.
Is there going to be the big marquee for pitting?

Of course! Only the best for our racers!

[Belsten]

Its mighty quiet on here

Im going to dominate next weekend :woot:

[MikePimlott]

Im going to dominate next weekend :woot:

Leave the leather outfit at home Dave :woot:

[David Church]

Its mighty quiet on here

Im going to dominate next weekend :woot:


You are the bollocks Dave!!!:thumbsup:

[GRIFF55]

Oh YEh, you ARE THE MAN.......lover!!:lol:

[DaveG28]

As long as you don't dominate the hotel room too Bav!

Right, off to buy a lottery ticket...:woot:

[Belsten]

Leave the leather outfit at home Dave :woot:

I ALWAYS wear it, under my normal clothes most of the time :wub

Oh YEh, you ARE THE MAN.......lover!!:lol:

Well at least I will finish more than one run stants :p

As long as you don't dominate the hotel room too Bav!

Right, off to buy a lottery ticket...:woot:

It wasnt me waking you up at 4am last time bungle :p

[David Church]

Iv'e heard there is a lot of sand on the astro, is the sand going to be cleaned off for the National???

[Smartalec]

There is AN AWFUL LOT of sand on the track and after talking to James at the track when we went up for a practice and race last wednesday, he says that it won't be there on the National weekend. I do hope so as to be honest I found it terrible to drive on with zero traction on a large percentage of the track.

Just to be safe i'd bring along your bucket, spade and windbreak.

I also hear that James is hoping to make a killing on RH Raceway rock and the donkey rides that will be going up and down the "beach" on Saturday evening ;)

[emzy]

Weather looks good :)

http://uk.weather.com/weather/10day-Retford-UKXX0557

[Hulk]

Not according to the BBC:

http://news.bbc.co.uk/weather/forecast/2890?area=S81 :confused:

[emzy]

I never liked BBC!

http://www.metcheck.com/V40/UK/FREE/7days.asp?zipcode=retford

Metcheck says it'll be hot and sunny, but with showers on Saturday morning and rain on Sunday night.

[Hulk]

To be fair i dont like any of them!!

The forecast changes every day. Best off not looking until Thursday or Friday.

[mikeyscott]

So who's the favourites for this weekend... Cockerill and ?

[James]

There is AN AWFUL LOT of sand on the track and after talking to James at the track when we went up for a practice and race last wednesday, he says that it won't be there on the National weekend. I do hope so as to be honest I found it terrible to drive on with zero traction on a large percentage of the track.

Just to be safe i'd bring along your bucket, spade and windbreak.

I also hear that James is hoping to make a killing on RH Raceway rock and the donkey rides that will be going up and down the "beach" on Saturday evening ;)


Yes, of course the piles of sand will be left there, the place won't have had any preparation and be looking a total dump for when everyone gets there, just like the last 2 nationals and the oOple race.

[panch]

Anyone from the south west or south wales planning to drive up on the saturday?

[ben]

So who's the favourites for this weekend... Cockerill and ?

2wd
Cockerill
Cragg
Bradby
Pidge


4wd
Bradby
Pidge
Cragg
Cockerill

:thumbsup:

[David Church]

I ask a normal question and get blanked:(, Springer makes a joke and gets jumped on:p, so come on guys, is all the sand going to be cleared off for this weekend? I've heard different things, it will be cleared, another is it won't be cleared. So how's about a normal answer???:D



On the flip side, if the sand stays on the track I hear Punch & Judy will be making an appearance!!!:p:p:p:thumbsup:



Disclamer: The comment about Punch & Judy was a "JOKE" Please do not take seriously.

[footey]

dave i belive the sand will be cleared ;)

[HarlowS]

Gutted, does this mean that the donkey rides wont be happening now ?? Or will Belsten be offering leather clad piggybacks round the field :thumbsup:

[GRIFF55]

no donkey rides from belsten, he has his own wookie(amish) who will be doing rides around the place. Wookie rides, bargain price for this weekend only, £20!

[HarlowS]

Fantastic news, this weekend is shaping up to be a corker !

[Hulk]

Oh dear!

get your wet weather tyres on the ready

http://uk.weather.com/weather/10day-Worksop-S81

[Smartalec]

Oh dear!

get your wet weather tyres on the ready

http://uk.weather.com/weather/10day-Worksop-S81
Wet sand, can't wait :bored:

[DaveG28]

no donkey rides from belsten, he has his own wookie(amish) who will be doing rides around the place. Wookie rides, bargain price for this weekend only, £20!

That's £40 to you Stant's!:lol:

[HarlowS]

Wet sand, can't wait :bored:

Makes the castles stand up better though :lol:

[Big G]

oh bloody hell. I've just cleaned it!

[ben]

I was at the track on monday, did loads of sweeping and hoovering.
It's looking spot on for the weekend. :thumbsup:

[David Church]

I was at the track on monday, did loads of sweeping and hoovering.
It's looking spot on for the weekend. :thumbsup:


There using the sand they clean off to make a sandbox to play in:D

[blue_pinky]

Anyone from the south west or south wales planning to drive up on the saturday?

I'm heading up Friday evening...guessing that most others I know from the area are doing the same thing...long drive to do first thing Saturday morning! Would be a 4am start from Weston :woot:

[Danny McGee]

I'm heading up Friday evening...guessing that most others I know from the area are doing the same thing...long drive to do first thing Saturday morning! Would be a 4am start from Weston :woot:

I seem to rememebr that last year it was BB's in the wet. Is that still the same case this year as the astro's been changed a little (i think) also, are there any more recent pics with the track mods? WOuld be nice to see how the track looks.

About the sand, i've no doubt it wont be much of an issue the guys and girls from York etc to a LOT of time into the track. We should all be thanking them :)

Anyway, see you all friday/saturday in the dry hopefully :(

[David Church]

http://www.google.co.uk/imgres?imgurl=http://www.calwesternsahara.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/sahara_morroco.jpg&imgrefurl=http://www.calwesternsahara.org/unveil-the-secrets-of-magnificent-sahara-desert.html&h=333&w=500&sz=31&tbnid=fST_BhPyY_TzJM:&tbnh=87&tbnw=130&prev=/search%3Fq%3Dsahara%2Bdesert%2Bpictures%26tbm%3Dis ch%26tbo%3Du&zoom=1&q=sahara+desert+pictures&hl=en&usg=__yDNBmJd1tAeBI8hInrGCS4ZAqB8=&sa=X&ei=t1nBTZqfLM2BhQeJw7XHBQ&sqi=2&ved=0CEIQ9QEwBQ

Here is a pic of a recent regional event, this is the A final:thumbsup:

[HarlowS]

LMAO the one at the back looks like he has the hump as he cant get past :lol:


Here is a pic of a recent regional event, this is the A final:thumbsup:[/QUOTE]

[ben]

http://www.google.co.uk/imgres?imgurl=http://www.calwesternsahara.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/sahara_morroco.jpg&imgrefurl=http://www.calwesternsahara.org/unveil-the-secrets-of-magnificent-sahara-desert.html&h=333&w=500&sz=31&tbnid=fST_BhPyY_TzJM:&tbnh=87&tbnw=130&prev=/search%3Fq%3Dsahara%2Bdesert%2Bpictures%26tbm%3Dis ch%26tbo%3Du&zoom=1&q=sahara+desert+pictures&hl=en&usg=__yDNBmJd1tAeBI8hInrGCS4ZAqB8=&sa=X&ei=t1nBTZqfLM2BhQeJw7XHBQ&sqi=2&ved=0CEIQ9QEwBQ

Here is a pic of a recent regional event, this is the A final:thumbsup:

lol... i hope this isnt jealousy cos a certain track didnt get a national?! :p

[MikePimlott]

http://www.google.co.uk/imgres?imgurl=http://www.calwesternsahara.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/sahara_morroco.jpg&imgrefurl=http://www.calwesternsahara.org/unveil-the-secrets-of-magnificent-sahara-desert.html&h=333&w=500&sz=31&tbnid=fST_BhPyY_TzJM:&tbnh=87&tbnw=130&prev=/search%3Fq%3Dsahara%2Bdesert%2Bpictures%26tbm%3Dis ch%26tbo%3Du&zoom=1&q=sahara+desert+pictures&hl=en&usg=__yDNBmJd1tAeBI8hInrGCS4ZAqB8=&sa=X&ei=t1nBTZqfLM2BhQeJw7XHBQ&sqi=2&ved=0CEIQ9QEwBQ

Here is a pic of a recent regional event, this is the A final:thumbsup:

Are they cab forward :confused:

RHR is ace! the team will no doubt have a cracking track set for this weekend.
Cant wait :thumbsup:

[David Church]

A cab forward hump haha Nice touch.

For all of you out there reading this thinking why are we having a go at RHR, well here's the truth, it's called a "JOKE" you know ha ha haaaaaa funny funny!!!

So "Aw come on man" have a laugh:thumbsup:

And it's not jealousy Ben, but we were effin robbed for not getting a National!!!:p:p:p

[panch]

I'm heading up Friday evening...guessing that most others I know from the area are doing the same thing...long drive to do first thing Saturday morning! Would be a 4am start from Weston :woot:

Cheers for the reply, I meant Sat afternoon if they were not in for 2wd, im res 3 after Pauls update and the chance of getting in on the day is pretty much non existent so not gonna go up friday.

Was hoping someone else in the same boat would wanna car share :wub

[mw02veg]

Double A final this year ben?

[ben]

Double A final this year ben?

haha.. what then back it up with an E final at Eden Park. Probably not this year mate..

Im sure you will all have a fun time at rhr! The tracks looking as good as ever and im sure it will make for some awesome racing!
Bring on the weekend :drool:

[Wraggy]

And it's not jealousy Ben, but we were effin robbed for not getting a National!!!:p:p:p
didnt have you down as a man who drank pints of Bitter Dave ;)

[matdodd]

:lol:

He'd want Vodka with his Bitter ;)

[David Church]

didnt have you down as a man who drank pints of Bitter Dave ;)

:lol:

He'd want Vodka with his Bitter ;)


Haha nice, you know me too well!!!:D

[Belsten]

If anyone needs any glue, activator, acetone or any greases, please can you drop me a pm and I will make sure I bring enough

[Big G]

sorry to ask, but is there 'indoor' pitting?

[blue_pinky]

Yep...HUUUUGE tent for everyone to pit in like before :thumbsup:

Check out previous race reports/pics and you'll see the sort of thing.

[Shaun 'TheSheep' Atkinson]

Track and Venue is looking good as always, Roll on tomorrow!! :thumbsup:

Visibility is forecast to be Good! :p

http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/uk/em/worksop_forecast_weather.html

[stegger]

Anybody know any results today ?

[HarlowS]

No news yet....

[rob8246]

Bradders TQ and win I have been informed ;)

[rob8246]

Update:

1st Bradders
2nd Craggy
3rd Cockers
4th Yardy
5th Pidge

[tony6187]

WHAT CAR WAS BRADDERS RUNNING? C4.1 OR B4.1?

[Shaun 'TheSheep' Atkinson]

C4.1 That he only built last night!! :thumbsup:

He drove fantastic!

[Mars]

3 CML C4.1 on the top 5?

[gazhillAE]

3 CML C4.1 on the top 5?

Yeah baby!

[mikeyscott]

Was it wet or dry? Looking like a cracking 2WD championship ahead

[Shaun 'TheSheep' Atkinson]

In the first leg, the track has just dried out from a previous wash, But in the second leg it started spitting again so was possibly a little greasy if anything, Unsure of leg 3 conditions :blush: We only live a few minute from the track so we were on the way home to be fed and get a good night sleep ready for tomorrow :thumbsup: lol

[mikeyscott]

What was Lee using, 201? What was the rest of the A?

If he's got the only rear motor into the A again, superb effort

[ben]

Cracking result for bradders, he drove awesome!
Richard lowe was driving the B4, so there was 2 rear motored cars in the A

Rest of the contenders in the A were
Simon moss
Richard lowe
Kevin Lee
James helliwell :thumbsup:
Danny Magoo

[mikeyscott]

Cracking result for bradders, he drove awesome!
Richard lowe was driving the B4, so there was 2 rear motored cars in the A

Rest of the contenders in the A were
Simon moss
Richard lowe
Kevin Lee
James helliwell :thumbsup:
Danny Magoo

So:
SV
B4.1
Vega Elite
X6
SV

No Bloomers and 22?

[tony6187]

well done to bradders,great result for a top bloke:thumbsup:

[ben]

So:
SV
B4.1
Vega Elite
X6
SV

No Bloomers and 22?

He turned up again but was sadly too far down the reserve list so didnt race :thumbdown:

[mikeyscott]

He turned up again but was sadly too far down the reserve list so didnt race :thumbdown:

Hope he makes it in to at least one!

[MiCk B.]

Bradders TQ and win I have been informed ;)


Congrats to Bradders..........


MiCk B. :-)

[mikeyscott]

Any 4WD info?

Assume Cougar SV was the most popular car yesterday?

[brooksy]

Lee martin tq I think,that's about all I can tell you at the more.

[ben]

Lee martin - Tamiya
Bradders - Associated
Cockerill - Schumacher
Not sure the rest of the order, but the others in the A were,
Simon moss, craig collinson, nathan waters, kev lee, Tom yardy, Ben Jemison, ellis stafford.

Ben

[Big G]

And I scooped top F4 which made my weekend :D

[AndrewCaunt]

Ashley scooped top F3 Both days very proud moment for me good job.:thumbsup:All the hard work seems to be paying off.

[Big G]

Ash was running real well. I marshalled his heat :)

[mikeyscott]

So how did the SX3s look?

Anything new and up and coming on the other teams?

[ben]

So how did the SX3s look?

Anything new and up and coming on the other teams?

sx3's looked good, tom was flying! Lee seemed to up the tempo another level in the finals though!
I saw an ally chassis floating about the schumacher area...

[R666REW]

dont tell him that ben, mikey will have a meltdown on which chassis better :woot:

[mikeyscott]

dont tell him that ben, mikey will have a meltdown on which chassis better :woot:

Lol. Err no, much happier with money in the bank. Vega gone and 4wd too. Got ONE car.

[ian h]

Lol. Err no, much happier with money in the bank. Vega gone and 4wd too. Got ONE car.

Has somebody checked your temperature lately? Lol

[mikeyscott]

Has somebody checked your temperature lately? Lol

Err no, just happier with the basics again and cash in the bank!

[cwp]

Here are a couple of pictures from the weekend.

http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh74/cwpjoinery1/20110507-DSC_3427.jpg

http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh74/cwpjoinery1/20110506-DSC_2942.jpg

http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh74/cwpjoinery1/20110506-DSC_2746.jpg

http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh74/cwpjoinery1/20110506-DSC_2677.jpg

http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh74/cwpjoinery1/20110506-DSC_2637.jpg

http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh74/cwpjoinery1/20110506-DSC_2569.jpg
:thumbsup:

[stegger]

Great pic's there fella :thumbsup:

[chrispattinson]

Just starting to upload some of the videos from the weekend.

My 4WD lowly "I" final...... hold any criticism on my driving, I was too busy laughing at SLeighs commentary to concentrate properly....

http://youtu.be/U4Qe7uJy4nk

[telboy]

Haha, your driving was a lot better than mine Chris! :D After getting into the lead on the first lap I used every piece of concrete on the track to try and demolish my car!

A few pics here...
http://s668.photobucket.com/albums/vv43/telboy322/RHR%20national%202011/

Didn't really have much time to take many pics so most are just from a 3/4 heats at somepoint.

[jimmy]

Sorry these are a bit late :blush:

2WD Gallery (http://www.oople.com/rc/photos/2011national-rhr/2wd/gallery/index.html)


4WD Gallery (http://www.oople.com/rc/photos/2011national-rhr/4wd/gallery/index.html)




http://www.oople.com/rc/photos/2011national-rhr/2wd/gallery/bigimages/DSC_8734.jpg

[R666REW]

JIMMY UR THE BEST!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Mike West]

A few photo's i took from the sunday.

http://mmwracing.co.uk/Off-Road/Off-Road.html