F345 Finals - Coventry - 17/18 September 2011

[jimmy]

Feel free to post chat about the 2011 F345 finals in here!

Homepage
http://coventrymodelcarclub.club.officelive.com/default.aspx

Postcode
CV8 3AL

Reference photo of the track from a previous year:
http://www.oople.com/rc/photos/f345-2008/track2wd.jpg

[HarlowS]

There is a possiblity that Coventry may run 2 different tracks for the F345 finals this year. One day on Astro, other on the Grass. This is for a few reasons.

1, Saves the grass track from getting to rutted and worn for the following day.
2, Less advantage over peole only doing the one day.
3, There were quite a few non local drivers last year that showed a lot of interest on running on the Astro track.

So, with this in mind, what would you F345 drivers prefer to race on, 2wd on Astro and 4wd on grass or vica versa...... Over to you ......

[jim76]

i'd go 2wd astro and 4wd grass. I liked the look of the astro track the other year, and the grass on the Sunday was pretty bare.

[budgio]

My pref would be 2wd Astro, 4wd grass but would be happy either way really.
Maybe start a poll ?

[jasonrcb]

Purely from the wear on the grass track,i would have 4wd on the astro:lol:

[andy reeves]

I don't mind either way, just hope I get an entry this year :lol:

[RogerM]

I'm with Jason, 2wd on the grass, 4wd on the astro

[Shaun 'TheSheep' Atkinson]

2WD on grass
4wd on astro

Just a thought but maybe an idea to start a poll on this to get a clear vote.

[andy reeves]

Just a thought but maybe an idea to start a poll on this to get a clear vote.

And then do the oposite :lol::woot:

[MikePimlott]

Depends if you plan on using that daft triple :woot:

[panch]

2WD on grass
4wd on astro

Just a thought but maybe an idea to start a poll on this to get a clear vote.

Plus 1 :thumbsup:

[RSharpy]

2wd Astro & 4wd Grass gets my vote. Or both on grass... :)

[HarlowS]

Ok, looks like there is a mix, keep an eye out for a poll in this section :lol:

[mikeyscott]

...............

[stuartw]

Are the forms online yet for entry?

You have to qualify through your Regionals.

[HarlowS]

Just to let you all know that it has been decided that the weekend will consist of..... Saturday 2wd on ASTRO track and Sunday 4wd on GRASS track.

[telboy]

Why not just run both days on the astro track? Surely that makes more sense? And just change the layout overnight? :eh?:

[HarlowS]

Because it gives people more variety on track surface and caters for drivers that like astro and others that like grass. Also it takes any track and surface knowledge away from people who did the Saturday.

Surely that makes more sense :p

[tellor]

You have to qualify through your Regionals.

http://www.brca.org/?q=sections/subsections/pages/2011-end-season-finals-coventry-and-silverstone-entry-forms/12344

entry forms are on line on the new BRCA web site...and yes you have to qualify through your regionals but i believe most entrants get in as not all qualifiers take up their allocation

[mikeyscott]

Posted my entry.

don't really car what surface it is as long as it's dry.

[RogerM]

Posted my entry.

don't really car what surface it is as long as it's dry.


I tell you want it will be ... cold and windy ... Cov is always cold and windy even on the nicest summers day, something to do with being on a high sited airfield.

My advice is to take warm clothes and leave the shorts at home!

As for the track, even if it rains the astro doesn't throw up too much sand so the cars stay relatively clean.

Looking like I might have to miss this event which I am gutted about, especially as the 4wd is on the grass :(

[Jamie.T]

Is there any recent pictures of either track available anywhere?

[andy reeves]

Here are some that were posted on the coventry website when the astro was being relayed

http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10150211376253688.345794.621608687&l=9765ad9e7e

As for Coventry if the wind is blowing it will be cold no mater how sunny it is.

Looking forward to the meeting should be interesting:thumbsup:

[mikeyscott]

Anyone got a contact email for the club?

[HarlowS]

What do you need to know ?


Anyone got a contact email for the club?

[mikeyscott]

What do you need to know ?

Any racing before F345s?

[HarlowS]

Not on the grass as its suffering from lack of rain for the last few months, Yes to Astro, on August 14th & 28th we have club meetings.

[formally pizzaman]

does ne1 know the address to send entry form off from northwest region? i know it stu evans but cant find his addres newere on brca.
thanks

[stegger]

Ha ha i couldn't find it either :lol:

But check this http://www.oople.com/forums/showthread.php?t=78211 :thumbsup:

[gprogers]

Have the control tyres been nominated for coventry F3/4/5 finals yet??

[discostu]

its clearly writen on the entry form

[RogerM]

Good luck to everybody going to this ... still annoyed that I won't be there.

[mikeyscott]

No confirmation yet :(

[Dave Dodd]

No confirmation yet :(

might be another week before we know :(

[stuartw]

No confirmation yet :(

Well, as the closing date was 1st September (yesterday), and then your Regional Rep has to get the entries to Charlie - (who is now on his way to Silverstone for the F2/Jun/Vet meeting) have a guess why?

[mikeyscott]

Well, as the closing date was 1st September (yesterday), and then your Regional Rep has to get the entries to Charlie - (who is now on his way to Silverstone for the F2/Jun/Vet meeting) have a guess why?

Ok that's cool. I stand corrected :)

[Mark A]

the triple has gone but it is still a jump, the astro track has had a big make over and a new rostrum to both tracks.
we have been putting the final touches to the astro today.

[Mark A]

club contact chairman@cmcc-online.co.uk

Stuart H is on Holiday so i will be taking Caravan and camping bookings,
and any other enquiry

We will have the Club BBQ fired up Friday and saturday evening for everyone to use free of charge, we have also asked the Rugby club to open the bar.
Dude

[mikeyscott]

So is it going to be grass for 2WD?

[graveltrap]

From page 1

Just to let you all know that it has been decided that the weekend will consist of..... Saturday 2wd on ASTRO track and Sunday 4wd on GRASS track.

[mikeyscott]

Darn! Was hoping it would be the other way round. Oh well.

That was posted a while ago and also wondered if the weather had changed the decision

[jim76]

4wd don't wreck the grass as quick and they handle the dusty line better than 2wd at the end of the day.
i'm happy with that way round!

[mikeyscott]

Fair enough. Will be running a xxcr anyway as my SV was sold.

[dhann42]

Is there a control tyre for F345

[Dave Dodd]

Is there a control tyre for F345

yeah: Schumys & Ballistics :D

[Robocop]

Thought it was turf rippers or balistics ?????

[JohnM]

Thought it was turf rippers or balistics ?????

That was for last weekend's F2's;)

[Chesty]

Apologies if this has been mentioned before...

Will there be a shop on site selling the control tyres?

Just checking in case I need to order some now:thumbsup:

[reg]

has anyone had confirmation that they are in yet?

[mattybucks]

I will be there for both days (Telstar Racing), and I'll have some Ballistic Buggy (£7.99 per pair) and Schumacher (Fr £7.49 Rear £7.99 per pair) tyres with me.

Please PM or email sales@telstar-racing.co.uk me with any orders so I know how many to bring number wise, or in case I need to order some more before the weekend to meet demand.

[Dave Dodd]

has anyone had confirmation that they are in yet?

still waiting :(

hopefully should know by Monday. :)

[mikeyscott]

Mid South confirmed yesterday :thumbsup:

[discothesnake]

Hi, can anyone tell me if thre is any practice on the Friday or is just on Saturday morning?

Also, is there a control tyre?

Regards

Dave

[mikeyscott]

Just Saturday morning I hope to keep it as fair as poss.

Schumacher & Ballistic

[CharlieF]

Hi All.
There is a small reserve list for this event currently made up of:
Mid West F3's - 3 in 2wd and 2 in 4wd,
South East F4's - 2 in 2wd and 2 in 4wd,
Mid West F5's - 4 in 2wd,
Mid South F5's - 2in 2wd and 2 in 4wd.
The relevant Regional Reps have been in touch with these drivers so everyone who is entered but not yet "in" know they are on the reserve list.
All other driver's who have entered (that is actually entered via their regional rep
rather than merely thought they had entered) are "in" the event.
The event is currently "full" with 120 drivers in both 2wd and 4wd.
Regards
Charlie Fraser
Sec. BRCA 1/10th Off-Road Section.

[Rob_B]

Any chance of posting a list charlie of the drivers names which are in please.

[CharlieF]

Hi Rob.
This is not something the BRCA ever does as it is not always acceptable to all 120 entrants that they are publicly named on an open forum.
Regards.

[Rob_B]

So were in if we havnt had a phone call to say otherwise?

[MatJohnson]

Your in if your reginal rep says you are in. Dunno how they do it in your region but email would be the easiest.

[MikePimlott]

So were in if we havnt had a phone call to say otherwise?

Theres no reserves on that list Rob from NW so if you have given Stu Evans an entry then your in.

[CharlieF]

Theres no reserves on that list Rob from NW so if you have given Stu Evans an entry then your in.

Spot on Exact Mike!:thumbsup:

[chris68nufc]

Who's going to make the A? There's always a few f5 drivers from other genres of racing that turn up and do well!
Looking forward to it!

[Disco-Panda]

Ashley Caunt, Jack neal, Conner Cocker, Charlie Ware

[bigred5765]

Ashley Caunt, Jack neal, Conner Cocker, Charlie Ware

ashley f2 if i remember right, cant go
conner f2 cant go
not sure on the others

[mikeyscott]

I know of a few fast bandits in Mid South ;)

[RudeTony]

Ash is not F2 till next year - I am sure he will be there

[cmgreen]

Chris Stewart for the A, then the win! :thumbsup:

[RogerM]

Will be keeping an eye on here to see who is doing well, somebody please update regularly.

I'm still gutted I had to withdraw my entry, was looking forward to it :(

[big_whyman]

Ashley Caunt, Jack neal, Conner Cocker, Charlie Ware

+ many others

[discostu]

this maybe a little early to say who is gonna be the champion lets see the entry list:thumbsup:.

[stall4king]

Anyone who finishes in front of Ash will have to be damn good...there's only one F3 i can think of who is faster and thats Darren Bloomfield! Id hope he wouldnt be there though!

[Disco-Panda]

+ many others


Yeahh well i couldnt say myself LOL and im unsure of who else is going

[CharlieF]

Ibbotson and White F5's from Mid South should make the A and a couple of old school F3's from East of England, Watson and Crockart may turn out to be dark horses. In 4wd, Ed Kerry from the South East should frighten a few. Also Charlie Ware won 4wd last year and has probably improved since then.

[discostu]

Ibbotson and White F5's from Mid South should make the A and a couple of old school F3's from East of England, Watson and Crockart may turn out to be dark horses. In 4wd, Ed Kerry from the South East should frighten a few. Also Charlie Ware won 4wd last year and has probably improved since then.

thats a result ed got in did i get charlie

stu rand

[chris68nufc]

Charlie ware was very good at silverstone last year, really looking forward to it, especially the grass track on Sunday, hopefully a little bit of a level playing field rather than an astro track that has been practiced on again and again!

[Dave Dodd]

woohoo (like homa), i'm going to the finals :thumbsup:

who else from Mid East and what time you arriving?

[AndrewCaunt]

ashley f2 if i remember right, cant go
conner f2 cant go
not sure on the others

Ashley and Conner are both F3s this year F2 now:thumbsup:

[AndrewCaunt]

Ash is not F2 till next year - I am sure he will be there

Yes we will be there see ya all Friday ;-)

[quarter throttle]

ashley f2 if i remember right, cant go
conner f2 cant go
not sure on the others

me and connor are both F3 Carl ;) theres a lot of people gonna be competing in the top 10 tho! should be a good weekend! :woot:

Ash

[mikeyscott]

Steve Brown is racing again this year, will he make the A this year. Pass as looks like some v fast people attending.

Is Bloomfield attending? Rob Hollywood?

How bumpy is the astro track?

[The Pookster]

Coventry is more for 1/8th really so wide, fast, flat and with big jumps

[mikeyscott]

Coventry is more for 1/8th really so wide, fast, flat and with big jumps

Eeek and I'm running a XXR Kinwald for 2WD :cry:

[MSH]

If you've not seen or been to CMCC since the astro track has been changed, here's a video I took on my phone at one of the thursday night club meets :thumbsup:

http://youtu.be/P1vd6ibmiSU

[discostu]

is there any recent pics of the grass track or is the pic on first page the most recent better still is there any recent vids.

stu

[MSH]

I haven't got anything of the grass track, I don't think it's changed though. I had heard that the triple won't be in use if it's still there because of the new rostrum position. Saying that I've not been there for a few months now, so it could have changed.......

[neiloliver]

is it me or is the rear of the track further away than it used to be? is it in the same time zone?

N

[Andyp]

If you've not seen or been to CMCC since the astro track has been changed, here's a video I took on my phone at one of the thursday night club meets :thumbsup:

http://youtu.be/P1vd6ibmiSU


Whats the astro like grip wise? high, med or low ?

[Dave Dodd]

is the camping site close by the tracks (ie pit area) ?

[MSH]

Yes the back part of the track is slightly further away! The main straight is now where the old rostrum and pit lane used to be. The new rostrum location has been moved slightly into the grass track covering the really bumpy section and man hole.

[MSH]

Whats the astro like grip wise? high, med or low ?

Personally I think there is more grip as they have used new astro turf. It's not as high grip as silverstone in my opinion though.

[MSH]

is the camping site close by the tracks (ie:pit area) ?

Well i'm nothing to do with CMCC, so I could be wrong, but I'd guess it would be behind the dirt track (to the left of the grass track if you're stood on the rostrum).

[Benh]

I have been asked a pertinent question --

What time does booking-in open on Saturday (and Sunday)?

And the expected time for practice to kick off too.


As far as predictions - I hope Charlie is right :thumbsup: We are looking to stuff a couple of drivers up near the top. If we don't, we'll have fun trying!

[big_whyman]

I have been asked a pertinent question --

What time does booking-in open on Saturday (and Sunday)?

And the expected time for practice to kick off too.



Booking in will open at 07:15 and Practice in heat order at 08:00,

Stuart.

[Benh]

Booking in will open at 07:15 and Practice in heat order at 08:00,

Stuart.


Thanks Stuart - I'll pass it on

[tyreman]

Charlie ware was very good at silverstone last year, really looking forward to it, especially the grass track on Sunday, hopefully a little bit of a level playing field rather than an astro track that has been practiced on again and again!

Your wrong the astroturf track has not long been relayed, and had a fair few new features added, so there has been none of this practised on again and again.

[chris68nufc]

Oh that's good then, there will still be 3 or 4 locals in the A, bring it on I say, you doing it Brian?
Why are people so bloody defensive? Makes me think that they are covering up something!

[trekkerkk]

im with neil oliver the track at the back section does look a long way off

trekkker

[mikeyscott]

Binos to be packed then - lol

[Mark A]

Hi all Dude from CMCC
Just returned from racing in the shortcourse nats in the wind, Fun!
The new layout on the Astro has made more options for 1/10th circuits and Yes the back straight is further away , the planned layout does not include the back straight.
The Video clip was still work in progress but does give you an idea of the new sections.
Grip is higher than the old astro turf.
Camping is trackside on our grass pitting area between the grass and dirt track.

[wes j.]

woohoo (like homa), i'm going to the finals :thumbsup:

who else from Mid East and what time you arriving?

Me, Mark and hopefully Lee will be going mate. We'll see you early doors Saturday :thumbsup:.

[trekkerkk]

thanks for th info:thumbsup:


trekkker

[graveltrap]

Hi all Dude from CMCC
Just returned from racing in the shortcourse nats in the wind, Fun!
The new layout on the Astro has made more options for 1/10th circuits and Yes the back straight is further away , the planned layout does not include the back straight.
The Video clip was still work in progress but does give you an idea of the new sections.
Grip is higher than the old astro turf.
Camping is trackside on our grass pitting area between the grass and dirt track.

At least you kept quiet about the 40 second lap times ;)

[Dave Dodd]

Well i'm nothing to do with CMCC, so I could be wrong, but I'd guess it would be behind the dirt track (to the left of the grass track if you're stood on the rostrum).

Hi all Dude from CMCC
Just returned from racing in the shortcourse nats in the wind, Fun!
The new layout on the Astro has made more options for 1/10th circuits and Yes the back straight is further away , the planned layout does not include the back straight.
The Video clip was still work in progress but does give you an idea of the new sections.
Grip is higher than the old astro turf.
Camping is trackside on our grass pitting area between the grass and dirt track.

Thank you for the info :)

Me, Mark and hopefully Lee will be going mate. We'll see you early doors Saturday :thumbsup:.

Great will see you Sat morn :)

[Jonesy]

As your commentator for the weekend (alongside Yardy providing Sleigh or DC don't turn up) I'm looking for some 'information' about the racers. The F3,4,5 finals can be hard to commentate on due to alot of the drivers coming along to their only National of the year.

If you want any special mentions, stories or general banter (good clean fun, not over the top banter) then pop over and see me. I promise not to put drivers off, it's not what we're there for, but instead we will try to add to what will be a throughly enjoyable weekend for all at a great Mid West venue

PS: Those going to win?

[neiloliver]

my eyesight is not what it used to be - not using the back straight is welcome.. I could not see it when the rostrum was further forward :thumbsup:

Looking forward to the weekend.

N

[DRM Black7]

Arrr so hope I get in, gona be superb, just a shame I'm working Sat and driving up Sunday :(
Looking forward to seeing some superb close driving guys.
Night


Dave Rand

[discostu]

Arrr so hope I get in, gona be superb, just a shame I'm working Sat and driving up Sunday :(
Looking forward to seeing some superb close driving guys.
Night


Dave Rand

are you sure your driving up sunday:thumbsup:

[Dufty07]

Can someone let me know which shop will b there so I can order some bits please.:thumbsup:

[mattybucks]

It depends what you what but I'll be there with tyres, inserts, and a few other bits.

Thanks

Matt

[The Pookster]

Keep an eye on this for weather;

http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/uk/wm/coventry_forecast_weather.html

Any hint of wind and the track gets very blowy as it's very open, have seen people using ski goggles...

[IceMike]

Can someone let me know which shop will b there so I can order some bits please.:thumbsup:

Think Dan at pitstop is goin to be there.

[mikeyscott]

Got a change of PT number etc. who do i need to contact for this?

[TheReferee]

contact stuart whyman via the BRCA site, or tell him on the day during booking in.

[MatJohnson]

Keep an eye on this for weather;

http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/uk/wm/coventry_forecast_weather.html

Any hint of wind and the track gets very blowy as it's very open, have seen people using ski goggles...

Its looking a bit windy for the weekend :)

http://www.mathome.plus.com/Capture.PNG

[mikeyscott]

10mm of rain bothers me more!

lol I think they have their wind figures wrong...

[mattybucks]

I'll make sure I pack the ballistics then, and if those wind figures are correct and sail for the 511.

[Dan Holmes]

Hi All just to let you know my shop Pitside will be there..

Tons of ballistics and yellow minis, cut stags and staggers etc..

will have enough to see you all through

Thanks

Dan

[mikeyscott]

Had enough of the crap weather recently :cry:

[teapot30]

Hi... can I order a 48p 75t spur gear for my X6... the narrow gear please.
cheers Maggie Davis


Hi All just to let you know my shop Pitside will be there..

Tons of ballistics and yellow minis, cut stags and staggers etc..

will have enough to see you all through

Thanks

Dan

[mikeyscott]

What are the tyre recommendations for the astro and grass?

Schumacher yellows in the dry and ballistic greens for the wet?

[Dave Dodd]

What are the tyre recommendations for the astro and grass?

Schumacher yellows in the dry and ballistic greens for the wet?

i think you have answered your own question. :)

that's what i do anyway..

[mikeyscott]

i think you have answered your own question. :)

that's what i do anyway..

Ok ta

Having never really raced on grass that's the main unknown for me.

[Dave Dodd]

Ok ta

Having never really raced on grass that's the main unknown for me.

also racing on dirt or mud at the end of the day when all the grass has worn away :lol: great for the 4wd's :thumbsup:

[mikeyscott]

also racing on dirt or mud at the end of the day when all the grass has worn away :lol: great for the 4wd's :thumbsup:

Early heat advantage maybe...

[The Pookster]

Weather for the weekend looking good except for the heavy rain and gale force winds.

[mikeyscott]

Weather for the weekend looking good except for the heavy rain and gale force winds.

:cry:

[reg]

might be time to strip the vega and run the sp2 then

[Disco-Panda]

What are the tyre recommendations for the astro and grass?

Schumacher yellows in the dry and ballistic greens for the wet?


I have found also running Ballistics in dry conditions are good aswell offer alot of grip and stability in the car but the wear rate isnt as good as Schumacher yellows,

[The Pookster]

In last 24 hours the weekend forecast has gone from heavy rain, to dry, to cloudy, to showers and back to heavy rain. So anyone's guess.

[andy reeves]

But the one thing we can be sure on is that it will be cold and windy :D:D:woot:

[mikeyscott]

In last 24 hours the weekend forecast has gone from heavy rain, to dry, to cloudy, to showers and back to heavy rain. So anyone's guess.

:cry: - it's forecast to be nice at home

[Mark A]

Anyone camping friday night?
Gates will open around 2pm when I arrive at the track
Dude

ps dont forget the sun cream it helps with the wind burn

[Extreme]

Yup we are camping friday night :thumbsup:

[mikeyscott]

What time is it getting dark in Coventry as I'm leaving Southampton after work tomorrow. Staying at a hotel, but wanted to check the track out first etc.

[tyreman]

Around 2030

[mikeyscott]

Around 2030

Cheers :)

Hope to come via the track then on the way up. - Maybe put a gazebo up so we don't have to do it in the morning!

[newracer01]

yes we are coming up from welly ddown in somerset be leaving about 2

[mattybucks]

Hopefully I'll be able to get there before it gets dark to put the tent up. Don't fancy sleeping in the car!

[bert digler]

But the one thing we can be sure on is that it will be cold and windy :D:D:woot:

lol:thumbsup: you there

[jonathan may]

so will not be the only ones seting up in the dark then

[teapot30]

Does anyone know if there will be hot food available

[teapot30]

Does anyone know if there will be hot food available

[AndrewCaunt]

They had hot food in bar last year it was ok.:thumbsup:

[mattybucks]

so will not be the only ones seting up in the dark then

No, worse case I'll put the car lights on!

[andy reeves]

lol:thumbsup: you there

Yeah I am there all weekend.

[Jamie.T]

Unfortunately i wont be attending this one guys, cancelled my entry yesterday. Weather was looking to 50/50 for me to travel 4 hours to be rained off, hopefully by next year there will be an indoor off-road track.

[mattybucks]

Get in, look like it'll be ok

http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/uk/wm/coventry_forecast_weather.html

[mikeyscott]

Get in, look like it'll be ok

http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/uk/wm/coventry_forecast_weather.html

Particularly if you look at the radar :) - looking forward to it.

Just hoping to get some pit space, anyone want to save a gazebo pitch for two TORCH racers ;)

[Dufty07]

Come on guys on your knees!!!!:woot:
Dear God dude, please dont make it rain on the track sat or sunday... ta v much......:D

[RogerM]

Dufty .... you want it to rain mate, you run a Kyosho aka mega grip monster! If I was racing there I'd hop it was raining all day ;)

[Mark A]

Hot food in the club house sat sun.
I,m going to be on site from around 2pm for the whole weekend so i want be able to pick up any messages, see you there.
Dude

[ConceptRacing]

Im with you Dufty, dont want no wet stuff to spoil it!!!

[mikeyscott]

It is what it is and just hoping for some good, fun, clean racing.

[telboy]

Get in, look like it'll be ok

http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/uk/wm/coventry_forecast_weather.html

That reads rain for both days for me. :eh?:

not to bothered anyway, as long as it doesn't rain so hard that its called off.

[russmini]

Just popped to KFC at Hopwood services and saw a few RC people on there on their way to Cov. The Schumacher hoody gave it away :-)

[telboy]

If its raining heavily on sunday will there a be a chance of the 4wd being run on the astro track? (being an all weather track) :)....plus it look darn cool now!:lol:

[Mike Parker]

Just a quick couple of q's, just want to know what the format is for practise & also what time it all kicks off...

[afun1979]

I've heard (from someone running 2wd today) that the 4wd tomorrow will now run on the astro track -it would be nice if anyone could confirm this....

[JohnM]

I've heard (from someone running 2wd today) that the 4wd tomorrow will now run on the astro track -it would be nice if anyone could confirm this....

That'll suck if it's true, I won't get up at 4am for astro:bored:

[Andyp]

Hey mike , booking in from 7.15 then practice in heat order from 8 .

Astro for 4wd is what we have been told, due to unpredictable weather conditions

[Mike Parker]

Hey mike , booking in from 7.15 then practice in heat order from 8 .

Astro for 4wd is what we have been told, due to unpredictable weather conditions

Cheers for the headsup Andy :)

[stegger]

Yes it's on the astro tomorrow " H & S concerns, due to the weather "
Rained for about half an hour first thing this morning and then the odd shower but then the sun came out :thumbsup: Great track with the tricky double and the triple and slippy in places. It's the first time i've been to the F345 finals and a national to be honest, can't wait for my next one !!!
Thanks alot to all concerned :thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup:

[neiloliver]

What a great meeting - Well done to the BRCA and all those at Coventry for running a great meeting. Satisfied with my two G final positions but wished I could have been a little higher because I knew I had it in me.. never mind :)

Loved the commentary today. The Yardy/Jonsey combo was great although their comments about my driving style are now in the hands of my lawyer :thumbsup:

N

[wes j.]

+1 to the above post. What a great venue and the running was flawless, it was nice to have commentry on every heat as well. Wouldn't mind a blast on the dirt track :thumbsup:.

[James]

What were the A-Finals for both days? and Podiums?

[mikeyscott]

Many thanks to Coventry and the BRCA for two great days. Just a shame about my driving - lol

Ashley Caunt
Ed Kerry

[AndrewCaunt]

What were the A-Finals for both days? and Podiums?

A Final 2WD
Ashley Caunt 1st
Charlie Ware 2nd
Joseph Cockill 3rd
Andy Reeves 4th
Ben Broughton 5th
Steve Brown 6th
Christopher Delves 7th
Jack Neal 8th
James White 9th
Stuart Hurley 10th

[chuckie stella]

GO Benij and Jimmy White!!! :thumbsup:
Well done Ash, still showing why you were up there this year!

[Jonesy]

Ed Kerry won 4wd with Andy Pearson was 2nd (from 10th on the grid!) and Ashley Caunt was 3rd.

I have never known for 3 legs like it today. After Ed had won the first 2 legs it was feasable that any of the other 9 drivers could have finished 2nd! C-Cup was 10th after 2 legs but had a 5, it was so random!

Andy Pearson took the last leg to jump to 2nd.

Good job everyone on what was a very much improved Coventry track since I was last there, superb stuff :thumbsup:

[reg]

well done to all involved,a brill day yesterday,had probably my best race trying to push for the win in the 2wd C final,well happy with 2nd and well done to the chap that won:thumbsup:

[Jonesy]

Hope everyone enjoyed the Commentary too, there were a few 'in-jokes' which everyone may have not understood but between myself and Yardy we did try to focus on the racing when we could!

It was tough work doing all the commentary myself on Saturday and it was great to have Tom on board today. We enjoyed doing our duel commentary during the finals and I think it worked quite well.

[Rebelrc]

Congrats ashley
What car did you use?
Nice one Ed Kerry congratulations
See you Wednesday
South east region rules woop! Woop!

[ashleyb4]

Enjoyed the weekend. New track was good only thing i wasnt used to was the distance from the rostrum which made it difficult at times. Was happy with 2wd result final could of been better. Bit disapointed with my qualifying today. Had some bad luck. I got blitzed :p jk.. Then a nudge from my Club mate made the final fun!

Great weekend. Thanks for everyone at coventry and the BRCA for a great meeting.

Ash

[quarter throttle]

firstly i'd like to say cheers to the BRCA and also everyone else involved in preparing the track and making the weekend such a success! :thumbsup:
I thought the track was great and also thought the Jonesy/Yardy duel commentry was ace! :woot:

Congratualtions to Ed on winning 4WD, enjoyed lots of close racing throughout the whole weekend, with the random scores all weekend it was so close at the top of the pile!

Anyway thanks to all involved in making the weekend as good as it was! :)

Ash

[Robocop]

Well done to the club really enjoyed it happy with 2wd,but let down a little with my 4wd ahhh well next time

[HarlowS]

Glad that you all enjoyed the weekend and the work on the track was worth while. Listening to laurel and hardy on the mike was my highlight of the day :-) good work Tom and Jones :thumbsup:

If people enjoyed the weekend and are interested then we have a joint winter series with the Kidderminster website!

[N7ELA]

Was a good weekend, thanks to all those involved and thanks to Jonesy and Yardy for the commentary, was spot on!

[ray carey]

Great racing today, a big thankyou to all involved. :thumbsup: Hats off to you.
And great commentry too, made it very interesting. :woot:


THANKYOU!!

[RogerM]

Good days racing, nice to back on track after so long (although super super rusty!)

As for the gibber-jabber from across the PA I'm split really. I think both guys did an amazing job from a spectators point of view, really added some energy to the event. From a drivers point of view though I really struggle to maintain focused when I hear my name over the PA ... almost asked them not to mention me at all when I was racing. My problem, nothing to do with them .... will take ear plugs from the next event and get somebody to wave a flag or something when I need to start LOL :D

[andy reeves]

Great weekend. Big well done to CMCC and the BRCA for putting on such a good event. Tracks were great both day :thumbsup: Really enjoyed the Yardy and Jones double act.

Well done to all the winners :thumbsup: Bring on next year :D

[Disco-Panda]

TEAM MID WEST TEAM MID WEST TEAM MID WEST!!!!!!!



Awsome Weekend :D Thoroughly enjoyed every minute :D :thumbsup:

[trekkerkk]

thanks to all involved in prepping the track:thumbsup:
thanks to the brca for running the meeting:thumbsup:
thanks to my pit bitch:thumbsup:

really great meeting :thumbsup:

trekkke

[Delves]

Can only echo previous posts, track was brilliant as was the organisation. Was the first time I had been to the track and hope to return in the near future :thumbsup:

[Extreme]

Awesome weekends racing, big thanks to the Coventry crew for doing such a great job with the track:thumbsup:

[mattybucks]

Yeah it was an awesome weekend. Upto national standard, so maybe a fixture for next year?

Well done to the Coventry crew, the BRCA, and of course lads in scruitineering.

[discothesnake]

I think i can say i speak for all the Scottish lads who made the long journey down that it was a cracking weekend of racing. (even tho we all got our arses kicked!) :thumbsup:

The Best organised meeting i think i've been to and i will defo be doing some nationals next year.

Thanks so much to everyone involved.

Dave

[Kash]

Good weeked I really enjoyed so well done to everyone that helped.. Great PA work from Yardy and Jonesy it was really funny.

Hope to do a lot better next year if my body clip doesn't get stolen :woot:

[Disco-Panda]

Good weeked I really enjoyed so well done to everyone that helped.. Great PA work from Yardy and Jonesy it was really funny.

Hope to do a lot better next year if my body clip doesn't get stolen :woot:



Sorry kash about stealing your clip :) helped me tho thanks

[Dave Dodd]

As above comments.. Great Weekend.. :thumbsup:

didn't do as well as i had hoped :yawn:

unfortunately missed my final on saturday, having to rush my daughter off to A & E, thankfully she is fine :)

struggled with having to much rear grip on Sunday, finally got it sorted for the K final (actually Rob Jacques helped there :lol:) and it was a blast dicing with John Barnes (i think), until my receiver went into fail safe mode :thumbdown: (will solder wires into the receiver i think :lol:), but managed to finish 5th in the end..

loved the commentary :thumbsup:

[KennyClark]

Really enjoyed the weekend.

Thought the track was great, although that double was very tricky!

[Kash]

Sorry kash about stealing your clip :) helped me tho thanks

I'm just blaming Yardy...It all his fault for my poor peformance yesterday.. :lol:

[Disco-Panda]

I'm just blaming Yardy...It all his fault for my poor peformance yesterday.. :lol:


Yeah blame Yardys its easier that way
:lol::thumbsup::woot:

[jonathan may]

Very good weekend was had by myself enjoyed it a lot just wish i had a 4wd for the sunday instead of just stood around all day watching others race:thumbdown: just wish i did a little better any way thanks the the brca boys and the coventry crew.:thumbsup:

[Andyp]

Very good weekend , run like clockwork. i was a bit gutted about sunday not being on the grass to start with but it worked out good in the end not too much rain either first thing sat morn it looked like it was gonna be a wet weekend.

[R666REW]

just wanted to say one of the funnest tracks ive raced on, really had a good weekend

[jim76]

just wanted to say one of the funnest tracks ive raced on, really had a good weekend

Ross, you were the bollocks! Your final lap was the high light of the whole meeting

[Rob_B]

Anyone no were i could find the results from yesterday. Cheers

[chris68nufc]

Really enjoyed the tracks and the all round banter, Failed miserably in 2WD with some bad luck at the wrong times and unlucky not to make the A in 4WD, didnt start the last qualifier and a head on collision with Ed Kerry in the 3rd round stopped me in my tracks even if he was pointing the opposite way to the double:confused: so almost gave the places away to the others, thats racing i suppose:(
Well done Coventry club for a good weekend!:thumbsup:
Well done Ash for the 2wd victory and unlucky in 4WD, thought it was going to be a double but Ed Kerry was very quick......he must have raced to a decent standard in the past??

[mikeyscott]

F1 1/8th level. He's v fast and won epr winter series last year. Even so it's a different class.

[Rob_B]

Even so it's a different class.[/QUOTE]

It is a different class, But its still the same thing, They obviously knew somthing as he was in the top heat.

[Tommy Quarrell]

dont know if anyone will have one but if anyones got a video of the 2wd k final could they send it to me please :)

[MattW]

Ed is an ex Electric national driver, few years back now. He would most certainly be a known quantity to the section committee.

[mikeyscott]

Even so it's a different class.

It is a different class, But its still the same thing, They obviously knew somthing as he was in the top heat.[/QUOTE]

So are you wanting all F1s banned regardless of class?

[Rob_B]

It is a different class, But its still the same thing, They obviously knew somthing as he was in the top heat.

So are you wanting all F1s banned regardless of class?[/QUOTE]


So there was more than one then

[chris68nufc]

It is a different class, But its still the same thing, They obviously knew somthing as he was in the top heat.

So are you wanting all F1s banned regardless of class?[/QUOTE]

Errrmmm, absolutley, i dont really think its fair to have an ex F1 from however many years ago they were an F1 to be able to compete at either the 345s or the F2s.

Isnt the 345 competition supposed to be a competition of 345 standard drivers? Its a bit unfair if an ex F1 comes as they are more than likely to be top 5, im not having a dig at any ex F1 driver who has won recently or in the past, just my opinion!

[mikeyscott]

So are you wanting all F1s banned regardless of class?


So there was more than one then[/QUOTE]

Again F1s from how long ago etc?

We've got some ex F1 TC racers at our club and they've struggled. My point being is that just because they are an F1 in another class doesn't mean they can deliver in 1/10th off road.

Equally we have another F1 TC driver at TORCH who has adjusted and is fast.

My mate is also an ex TC IC star, but has long since retired so he's turned his hand to off road, so should he not be permitted???

[AndrewCaunt]

So are you wanting all F1s banned regardless of class?

Errrmmm, absolutley, i dont really think its fair to have an ex F1 from however many years ago they were an F1 to be able to compete at either the 345s or the F2s.

Isnt the 345 competition supposed to be a competition of 345 standard drivers? Its a bit unfair if an ex F1 comes as they are more than likely to be top 5, im not having a dig at any ex F1 driver who has won recently or in the past, just my opinion![/QUOTE]

Charlie Frazer said to Ashley its about time someone not ex F1 driver to get the F345 trophey . Most of the Names on the trophey were ex F1 that had had time off from racing.They are still bloody quick drivers if they were F1s at sometime in there racing career.

[mikeyscott]

And hats off to Ashley for getting it done :) and he beat the lot including any ex F1 or F2s!

[Rob_B]

We've got some ex F1 TC racers at our club and they've struggled. My point being is that just because they are an F1 in another class doesn't mean they can deliver in 1/10th off road.

Equally we have another F1 TC driver at TORCH who has adjusted and is fast.

My mate is also an ex TC IC star, but has long since retired so he's turned his hand to off road, so should he not be permitted???[/QUOTE]


TC i can understand them strugling as they race on flat ground. You stated that he was a F1 1/8th driver which i think is very simlar as they run on the same sort of tracks. Anyway im with chris have to agree mate.

[mikeyscott]

TC i can understand them strugling as they race on flat ground. You stated that he was a F1 1/8th driver which i think is very simlar as they run on the same sort of tracks. Anyway im with chris have to agree mate.

I don't really want to get drawn into this.

Essentially well done to both winners, well done to the club and well done to the BRCA :)

Great final lap by Ross too :)

I'm and F5 and always have been :) and prob will be.

[old jonesy]

Not taking sides on the F1/F2 issue but if you feel strongly about it then propose a rule change at the Section AGM.

[RudeTony]

F1 1/8th level. He's v fast and won epr winter series last year. Even so it's a different class.

In 1/8th there is no formulas like we have in 1/10th.
I am sure there is a rule that if a F1 within the past 5 years then one cannot compete. Then there is another rule demoting of peoples formulars so that makes them eligible in years to come.
I understand many thinking that if once a F1 driver then you have a certain amount of skill but i can assure you that if you have a break away from the sport, it takes in my opinion even more effort to get to the level one was therefore the rules are OK.
Like someone else has already suggested - if you don't like the rule then suggest another for the AGM that is nearly upon us.

If there is a rule that needs to be changed or added is that all competotors for these events (F3/4/5 and F2s) should at least compete at the regional events of that year to qualify. Even at only the one meeting. That rule is not currently in place!!

[reg]

would it not be better to get your F grade after the regionals,then enter the finals for that grade,rather than be given the F2 for next year,but be an F3,4,5 finals on last years F grade,if an old F1 races through the year they will be in the right final at the end of the year,

[RudeTony]

would it not be better to get your F grade after the regionals,then enter the finals for that grade,rather than be given the F2 for next year,but be an F3,4,5 finals on last years F grade,if an old F1 races through the year they will be in the right final at the end of the year,

It would make sense and would be true to the time frame too but I am sure there is a reason for the F grades to be active FROM the beginning of the following year.
I agree though - it should be from the end of the regionals and Nationals for the end of year FINALS

[HarlowS]

That still wouldnt help the fact that some people are un happy about ex F1's been in the meeting that have been demoted etc. due to not racing or changing class.

[mikeyscott]

Let's be honest you're not going to please / satisfy everyones requirements.

[Andyp]

Let's be honest you're not going to please / satisfy everyones requirements.

I know it only my option but if a returning racer decided to enter a eos final they can only drop one formula as surely they is a chance for them if they are a little rusty but should still be able to race with others with the same level of skill.

I dunno how the Brca would keep track of this tho !

[Big G]

Charlie Frazer said to Ashley its about time someone not ex F1 driver to get the F345 trophey . Most of the Names on the trophey were ex F1 that had had time off from racing.They are still bloody quick drivers if they were F1s at sometime in there racing career.

Didn't Charlie Ware win last year? i wasn't aware he was ex-F1 (if he is my apologies)

[CharlieF]

Hi All.
I am trying to pick up on a number of points here.
1. The 1/10th section year runs from January 1st to 31st Dec. to allow all regional reps time to administer their region, calculate regional results and F Grades prior to verification by the Section for publication ,usually October/November time each year for the following year. Admin takes time and there are 11 Regions to coordinate, so this would be impossible to achieve prior to the End of Season Finals each year.
2. It is a fact that the F345 event is often won by returning drivers. The current rules forbid any ex-F1 entering within the previous five years F grade time frame (effectively six years). Indeed any F1 who has achieved a top 15 1/10th Off-Road National Result (top 15 for a series) can never enter the F345's.
These are the restrictions which are currently in place but as has been said - rule changes can be made at the AGM each year.
3. How do the BRCA 1/10th Off-Road Section keep track on drivers formula's etc over time - meticulous records kept by the Section Chairman.
I hope this answers a few concerns.
Regards

[CharlieF]

Hi Big G.
You are of course right and I said the same thing to Charlie Ware last year at Silverstone.

[rcmonkey]

i have spoke to Ed kerry an he said he has not done much electric the past 6 years i no that he has only done 1 race meetin this year at EPR to get in to this meeting you guys need to stop all the biching just say well done to him as he was the best on the day now stop all this an go get a life its toy car racing!!!

[Benh]

EoE had a good day. Our intention was to spread as many drivers across as many finals as possible and to ensure that no-one from the our region deprived anyone from another region of a trophy. In that mission we succeeded brilliantly (even if it is a little post-hoc in it's mission!)

Track was a tricky bugger for some of us non-astro folk but started to get the hang of it in the end. Especially the double going away from you, blind drop and tight corner. 4 heats and 2 laps it took to get that nailed consistently, but made it all the more satisfying!

High points - getting the hang of it in the final to get from way-out-back-dog-last to threatening 1st place. One more lap!

Low points - Getting massively outqualified by my own car then watching it get demolished by the same driver at the end of the straight - albeit very funny at the same time.

Good fun, really enjoyed it. The commentary in the finals was brilliant!

Well done to the organisers, especially the young lads stuck in that tent, scrutineering ALL DAY.:thumbsup:

[Andyp]

i have spoke to Ed kerry an he said he has not done much electric the past 6 years i no that he has only done 1 race meetin this year at EPR to get in to this meeting you guys need to stop all the biching just say well done to him as he was the best on the day now stop all this an go get a life its toy car racing!!!


I don't think the comments are aimed at ed as a person he has only done what he was allowed to do , alot of ppl have said well done. I think the comments are aimed at the Brca rules , as said unless someone puts something forward nothing will get done .

Cheers for point number 3 Charlie .

[Wraggy]

i have spoke to Ed kerry an he said he has not done much electric the past 6 years i no that he has only done 1 race meetin this year at EPR to get in to this meeting you guys need to stop all the biching just say well done to him as he was the best on the day now stop all this an go get a life its toy car racing!!!
same thing happened 2 years ago when Jamie Booth did 4wd and won so not sure what all the fuss is about nobody complained then.

[CharlieF]

Hi All again.
My point 2. in post 219 isn't quite right. F1's finishing in the top 15 can not drop below F3. That is the rule, not as I said that they could not enter the F345's.
Sorry, I was working from memory which is always dangerous.
Regards.

[chris68nufc]

I'm not complaining about Ed Kerry winning at all but I don't think that an ex F1 should not be allowed to compete at all, regardless of how many years it was that they were an f1, I congratulated Ed personally on his win, it was nice to race with somebody with his capabilities all day in the same heat!
How come you are not allowed to comment anymore on oople without people thinking that you are being a moan or whinging, I'm far from that, I work in a mans world and if there's a problem we talk about it!
Anyway....I'm off to play football with the 10 year olds cos I can beat them!:lol:
Ps, when and where's the AGM?

[teapot30]

He raced the 1/10 nationals about 10 or 11 years ago

[mikeyscott]

He raced the 1/10 nationals about 10 or 11 years ago

Long enough ago in my view.


Looking foward to seeing him at EPR this winter.

[teapot30]

Any results or pictures yet

[mikeyscott]

Have any of the results been published online etc?

[AndrewCaunt]

Have any of the results been published online etc?


They are on the brca site :thumbsup: http://brca.org/sites/default/files/race_results/2011/1_10_OR/coventry/mtg2/index.htm

[mikeyscott]

Cool :)

http://www.brca.org/sites/default/files/race_results/2011/1_10_OR/coventry/mtg2/index.htm

[stegger]

Mikey, see you finished 1 place above me :( Get yeh next year :woot:

[mikeyscott]

Mikey, see you finished 1 place above me :( Get yeh next year :woot:

2WD or 4WD?

XXCR Kinwald for 2WD :thumbsup: but I could have done better :(

[stegger]

2WD or 4WD?

XXCR Kinwald for 2WD :thumbsup: but I could have done better :(

2wd ;) wasn't there on the sunday ! family stuff :blush: Defo give me the umph i needed to do the national's next year, providing i get in :thumbsup:

[Andyp]

They are on the brca site :thumbsup: http://brca.org/sites/default/files/race_results/2011/1_10_OR/coventry/mtg2/index.htm

How do you get to this on the brca site ? the only results i can find are from 2009 !! are they the 4wd results, f2 eos or the 2011 national results in the same place ?

[N7ELA]

How do you get to this on the brca site ? the only results i can find are from 2009 !! are they the 4wd results, f2 eos or the 2011 national results in the same place ?

They're on onetenthoffroad.co.uk normally but I doubt they'll be up yet! Anyway have you forgotten you finished second or does your lass not believe you...???

[AndrewCaunt]

How do you get to this on the brca site ? the only results i can find are from 2009 !! are they the 4wd results, f2 eos or the 2011 national results in the same place ?


Try this Andy http://brca.org/?q=sections/subsections/results/452

[Andyp]

They're on onetenthoffroad.co.uk normally but I doubt they'll be up yet! Anyway have you forgotten you finished second or does your lass not believe you...???

I know where i come just wanted to see how others got on! i did try onetenoffroad.co.uk but i think that is quiet out of date too.

Me 'lass' was there sunday afternoon!

Try this Andy http://brca.org/?q=sections/subsections/results/452

Thats the one , i dunno why i couldnt find it . cheers Andrew