NE Outdoor Regional RD1 2WD & 4WD NERCR- Stannington 15th May 11

[Gemma]

NE Outdoor Regional RD1 2WD & 4WD NERCR- Stannington 15th May 11

Come on guys lets get some chatter going regarding the 1st round for 2wd and 4wd on the North East Calendar.

This is where all the Information is to go regarding, Tyre choice, whos going to win etc etc.

Lets spread the word about the North East, and make it a Fantastic Series for 2011.

If anyone has any questions or concerns, or is experiencing any issues with booking in, please feel free to contact myself or Kash.

More Information to follow......... :thumbsup:

[Kash]

Get yourselves booked in for this event... It will be under a roof so no getting wet :thumbsup: but the surface is brilliant to race on. A mix of Dirt,Rubber Synthetic stuff... I'm sure someone can give some better details.

[Hulk]

Sounds good! What tyres did people use last year?

Craig

[Dalton]

I should be booked in....... First Regional back...... Not sure Stannington knows what there letting themselves infor lol

Some directions would be great too ;)

[Gemma]

I should be booked in....... First Regional back...... Not sure Stannington knows what there letting themselves infor lol

Some directions would be great too ;)

Yes Lee your definatly booked in dont worry!

ha ha! Youll be fine, its all fun fun fun! :thumbsup:

[Kash]

I ran minispikes (yellows) last year I believe thats what most run... There maybe a better tyre out there worth trying.

Minispikes did wear well and gave a reasonable amount of grip in 2wd

[Kash]

Here is the link to last years thread

http://www.oople.com/forums/showthread.php?t=45521

[Dalton]

I just bought 15-16 sets of random wheels/tyres so hope to be able to pick and choose but if not ill be putting in 'Another' big order to JE this week lol

[chrispattinson]

Cant wait for this...

Craig..... like Kash says, yellow minispikes worked best from what I used. A new set, with no spikes cut off, and after 4 rounds and finals, no wear at all on the tyre :thumbsup:

[Dalton]

Soft inserts ?

[Andyp]

Are they rules on tyres for regionals eg ballistic/schu mini spike rear ? or is it open ?

As chris said a new set of yellow spikes had no wear after a days racing and seemed to work ok as i remember

maybe some soft american rubber would be good but not sure if they will be time or anyone brave to try something different , if allowed !

[Gemma]

Are they rules on tyres for regionals eg ballistic/schu mini spike rear ? or is it open ?

As chris said a new set of yellow spikes had no wear after a days racing and seemed to work ok as i remember

maybe some soft american rubber would be good but not sure if they will be time or anyone brave to try something different , if allowed !

Andy,

Tyres are Open, its not as strict as Nationals, so anything goes.

Gemma

[Dalton]

some things never change lol...... What happens at regionals stays at regionals ;)

[Dalton]

Who's turn is it for the blow up sheep ?

[baD]

The blow up kind are permissible in the privacy of your own dwelling, the real animals around the site are completely out of bounds ! ;)

[Kash]

i think Lee has a fetish that he really shouldn't be telling everyone :woot:

[Dalton]

Did warn u...... regionals will never be the same

[Mike Parker]

Hiya guys,

Has someone got the addy & postcode for Stannington? Just want to get prepped a lil for the 15th :)

Mike P.

[Chequered Flag Racing]

Hiya guys,

Has someone got the addy & postcode for Stannington? Just want to get prepped a lil for the 15th :)

Mike P.

put these in google 55.11982, -1.66390

nearest I can get is
http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=55.11982,+-1.66390&aq=&sll=55.118803,-1.662455&sspn=0.00381,0.009409&ie=UTF8&t=h&z=16

did see a map pointing to a field, grassed area for this year on o0ple but can't find it at the moment

[Mike Parker]

Cheers for the heads up Glenn, appreciated fella :thumbsup:

[Steven Forster]

Hi there, im fairly new too electric racing so please bare with me :woot: can you tell me what rules or restrictions are applied to these regional races regarding motor/speedo, weight of buggy :confused: Ive got a 2.4ghz radio and LiPos should be arriving shortly and have checked that they are BRCA legal............How many sets of tyres would be needed for this race :confused:

Im still currently waiting for my BRCA Licence (how long does this take :confused:)

Can i still race regionals as a beginner :confused:

cheers :thumbsup:

[baD]

Cheers for the heads up Glenn, appreciated fella :thumbsup:

Mike - it is the largest building (equestrian centre) as seen in satellite view, immediately to the West of the blue balloon on the BRCA map found here --> http://www.brca.org/?q=user/5090

From the R/about off from A1, it is, 1st Right, 2nd left and up the road on the West side of the building - parking all way up this driveway, and perhaps in a field across from the building, depending on numbers booked in.

Hope this helps.

[Chequered Flag Racing]

Can i still race regionals as a beginner :confused:

Yes :thumbsup:


Im still currently waiting for my BRCA Licence (how long does this take :confused:)



If you have proof of posting, payment (paypal?), email etc I think you may be able to race.
Contact membership@brca.org or (after 7:00pm) 01884 840158 for news on your application

[Chequered Flag Racing]

what rules or restrictions are applied to these regional races regarding motor/speedo, weight of buggy :confused: Ive got a 2.4ghz radio and LiPos should be arriving shortly and have checked that they are BRCA legal............How many sets of tyres would be needed for this race :confused:



Batteries and motor, as long as your are on the BRCA homologation lists your OK

ESC as long as it fit's under the bodyshell you'll be OK

2.4ghz radio :thumbsup:, no worries over crystal clashes for you or the race director

Weights
2wd 1474 grams
4wd 1588 grams

Rule 23.3 of the 2010 Off-Road Handbook states that:
The dimensions must conform to the following:-
Maximum length - 460mm inc. bumpers
Maximum width - 250mm at any point of suspension travel in a vertical plane.
Minimum weight - 1474grams for 2WD, 1588grams for 4WD complete and ready to race. The minimum weight(s) include fixed Personal Transponder but exclude Auto-powered (hand-out) Transponder.

http://www.brca.org/sites/default/files/library_files/BRCAchairman/Handbook2011%20Final%20with%20Mods.%20Publish%201% 2010off%20road.pdf

Transponder
If you don't have a personnel transponder the club will issue with a handout transponder each time you go out to race. Hand it back after each race for the next heats to use though. Handout's have to clipped into the bodyshell or wing.

TYRES
2 pair of Schumacher Yellow mini spikes for front & rear with foam inserst will be enough. One set to race on which should get you through the day at this venue. You could also rotate the tyres between runs if you want to.

[Gemma]

Enteries so far for the first round:
2WD

Andrew Ryan
Andy Pearson
Bill Allison
Bobby Scott
Chris Clarke
Chris Green
Chris Pattinson
Chris Stewart
Christopher Hirst
Craig Mawson
Danielle Bulmer
Ellis Carrick
Gary Waller
Gregg Williams
Ian Dalziel
Jeff Steele
Kash Khan
Lee Dalton
Martin Heward
Michael Hudson
Mike West
Natalie Williams
Neil Adamson
Paul Carrick
Peter Craig
Robin Calvert
Stephen Rouse
Wayne Collinson


4WD
Andrew Bulmer
Andrew Ryan
Andy Pearson
Bill Allison
Chris Clarke
Chris Green
Chris Pattinson
Chris Stewart
Christopher Hirst
Craig Mawson
Danielle Bulmer
David Pack
Ellis Carrick
Gary Waller
Gemma Towers
Gregg Williams
Ian Dalziel
Jeff Steele
Jordan Taylor
Kash Khan
Lee Dalton
Lee Willows
Martin Heward
Michael Hudson
Mike Parker
Mike West
Natalie Williams
Neil Adamson
Paul Hindson
Peter Craig
Robin Calvert
Wayne Collinson



If your name isnt down, and you think your booked in let me or Kash know kashnerep@gmail.com
We are trying our best to get through emails, and PMs so apologises for anyone who may have been missed off!

Dont forget you can book in for Trucks also

Spread the word guys, and lets make the first round a good one :thumbsup:

Gemma & Kash :p

[nobby]

did you get my p.m. gemma?
i can't log in to the book in site so could you book me in for all 2wd and 4wd regionals please?

[Gemma]

did you get my p.m. gemma?
i can't log in to the book in site so could you book me in for all 2wd and 4wd regionals please?

Yeah your Booked in Chris!

[baD]

Address
The Equestrian Centre, Nr Netherton Park, Stannington, NE61 6EF

Map – on BRCA website here at http://www.brca.org/?q=user/5090
Equestrian Centre Building is immediately to the West of the blue balloon marker on the BRCA Map, viewed in satellite mode.


Directions
From South

Leave A1 - Take the exit toward Bedlington/Hepscot & Equestrian Centre – note slip road may actually start well before Sat/Navs indicate
At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit
At the 2nd Roundabout take the 1st exit which is straight on
Next - Take the 1st Right turn
Next - Take the 2nd Left turn into the Equestrian Centre entrance road


From North
Leave A1 - Take the exit toward Bedlington/Hepscot & Equestrian Centre – note slip road may actually start well before Sat/Navs indicate
At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
Next - Take the 1st Right turn
Next - Take the 2nd Left turn into the Equestrian Centre entrance road


Parking
Available along the entrance road and additional space in adjacent small grass field if numbers require it.

Camping
There is no camping or caravan overnight – as this is only a one day event.
Caravans can be parked in the field for the day if required.

Catering
It is intended to have a “burger van” for the day but this is proving troublesome and all drivers are therefore advised to bring their own picnic!

Morpeth and Bedlington are only 10/15 car/minutes away and has various food outlets including a Subway
Nearest KFC and McDonalds – approx 20 mins – Ashington
Char Masum – Indian Take Away - 5mins by car – 3 if you have a 3.5T brushless in it!

Personal BBQ
These can be used on site BUT ONLY if on raised fireproof position so that no grass or tarmac is marked in any way.

Rubbish – must be cleared away at the end of the day


I will try to reply on oople to any other question re the site.

Cheers

[Gemma]

Thanks for this Bill :)

[Steven Forster]

[QUOTE=Chequered Flag Racing;494872]

Excellent stuff mate thanks alot thats helped me out loads :thumbsup:

batteries, when they arrive are Intellect 7.4v 5400mah 60C saddles which are on the BRCA list

motor, am i restricted to what Turn motor i can run ???

Tyres, can you buy the schumacher mini pins/spikes and inserts already pre-mounted as i dont fancy gluing the tyres to my fingers :woot:

thanks again really appreciate it :thumbsup:

EDIT, only proof of sending BRCA licence off is my local club secretary ???

[dpackster1980]

Yellow mini spikes are the best all round tires. :thumbsup:

[Steven Forster]

Yellow mini spikes are the best all round tires. :thumbsup:

Can you get these pre-mounted, if so will they fit a B4...........any links ???

cheers :thumbsup:

[Chequered Flag Racing]

motor, am i restricted to what Turn motor i can run ???



NO.

But if you've not been racing that long don't put a 4.5t motor in. Even the pro's don't use them for off-road.

2wd go for 8.5t or 9.5t
4wd go for 7.5t or 8.5t

geared correctly they'll be quick enough

What's your car, motor & esc?
Someone will post a pinion/spur combo that should be suitable



Can you get these pre-mounted, if so will they fit a B4...........any links ???

Not sure. But if you turn up on the day with unmounted foams & tyres someone will glue them up for you. Takes 15 mins tops even allowing for the superglue to set.

@ dexter24, just for you
http://www.oople.com/forums/showthread.php?t=69167

[Steven Forster]

RC, is a B4

ESC, in B4 is a Mamba Max (sensorless) spare ESC is an LRP AI reverse Pro (sensored)

Motor, Losi Exceliron 6.5T and LRP Eraser 9.5T brushless and a few brushed motors

Pinions, think ive got 19, 20, 21 and 23

Spur, dont know

Will order some mini spikes in yellow compound ? which inserts ?

Thanks for your help :thumbsup:

[Chequered Flag Racing]

RC, is a B4

ESC, in B4 is a Mamba Max (sensorless) spare ESC is an LRP AI reverse Pro (sensored)

Motor, Losi Exceliron 6.5T and LRP Eraser 9.5T brushless and a few brushed motors



Mamba Max :thumbdown: because it's unsensored and prone to cogging the motor (motor stutter's when you want to drive slowly)

LRP AI reverse Pro (sensored) better but only just as it has a 8.5t motor limit. Wire it up with the LRP Eraser 9.5T brushless

Spur if it's kit will be 81. Would need something like a 26/27t pinion on it with smaller spur, say 72/74/76 to get somewere near the gearing for the motor. I did run a 10.5T on close to that but it was a while back now. Need a smaller spur as I don't think the 26/27 & 81 can be meshed as the motor won't go far enough back. Can check but it'll be Friday before I can.

[Andyp]

I'm pretty sure the Pre mounts for the cougar will fit . Seem to remember Chris Stewart running atleast the fronts @ Worksop maybe speak to pbm ( phil booth models) might be able to advise/ supply you them.



Can you get these pre-mounted, if so will they fit a B4...........any links ???

cheers :thumbsup:

[chrispattinson]

The pre mounts will fit front and rear. But I've seen the pre mounted ones come off ..... best to glue them yourself.

[chris68nufc]

Your kidding Chris....I'm sure you had problems keeping your tyres on at a national?? Sorry....had to!

[chrispattinson]

Still kicking myself about that . And the run the tyre came off counted .

[Dalton]

Whats the pitting area like ? outside/inside ?

[chris68nufc]

Inside but I strongly advise to bring something warm to wear, really good surface to race on, not lots of grip but it's the same for everybody! Can't wait....hoPe I get an entry!!!!

[Steven Forster]

Well got my saddle Lipos yesterday so what to do now ???

Do's and Dont's for charging

Ive got 4 x 3.7v / 2 x 7.4v 5400mah 60c Intellect battery packs and a new Core-RC UAC40 Lipo charger..........

I take it that each separate 3.7v pack is classed as a 1S pack but 2 packs in series gives you 7.4v and then classed as a 2S pack :confused:

I know my 1C charge rate is 5.4amps and will take 1hr to charge or can charge at less amps and will take longer to charge...........

Should i balance charge the saddles in series as a 2S pack for the first charge and /or everytime :confused:

What is the safe minimum voltage to stop over discharging for safety, is that a ESC setting :confused:

What is the safe maximum voltage setting for charging as a 2S pack :confused:

I havnt got a lipo sack yet but was going to use an old metal biscuit tin :confused:

Anything else i need to know :confused:

Sorry if these questions sound dumb, ive just heard and seen loads of stories regarding lipo fires mainly due to wrong voltage/charging settings :wtf:

cheers all you very nice OOPLE users :woot: :thumbsup:

[chris68nufc]

Don't worry yourself too much about lipos, I havent seen much go wrong with them however you should still respect the danger possible!
You might be able to get a lipo sack ordered to arrive before next weekend, I'm not sure if it's compulsory at regionals, I would hope so as it is at the national series!
Your cells may take an hour from zero however you don't want to let your cells get that low so in effect you just need to top your cells up after each run.

[baD]

LiPo packs (2cell) should be at 6v when purchased - I think - and should never be discharged below 6v - so time for a full charge is well under an hour.

I would like to see LiPo sacks used by everyone at this Regional - it's not too much to ask for a bit of increased safety and recommended by the BRCA for every club meeting.

[Dalton]

240v or good old battery ?

[DianneH]

I would like to see LiPo sacks used by everyone at this Regional - it's not too much to ask for a bit of increased safety and recommended by the BRCA for every club meeting.[/QUOTE]


My understanding is that at Nationals - anyone not charging in a lipo bag will be disqualified from racing. All clubs have been asked to ensure that everyone uses a lipo bag - how strictly will this be policed at regional meetings?

[Chequered Flag Racing]

@ Dexter24


I take it that each separate 3.7v pack is classed as a 1S pack but 2 packs in series gives you 7.4v and then classed as a 2S pack

I know my 1C charge rate is 5.4amps and will take 1hr to charge or can charge at less amps and will take longer to charge...........

Correct on all the above :thumbsup:



Should i balance charge the saddles in series as a 2S pack for the first charge and /or everytime

Common practice is to balanace charge each time because LiPo chargers can do that. Have mine hooked up each time but I do stop the charge when I see the charge amps start to drop away if the volatages are very close. I don't think the xtra time finishing the balance off gives any real advange unless the cells were miles apart in



What is the safe minimum voltage to stop over discharging for safety,

3v is safe but higher is safer. :thumbsup:



is that a ESC setting

Your A.I. Brushless Pro has the following for voltage cut-off

AutoCell System: Ready for the next battery technology – LiPo batteries!
LRP’s exclusive and smart AutoCell System ensures that LiPo batteries can be used safely without accidentially deep-discharging of the cells. The motor function will be shut-off and the LED will flash if the system recognises very low battery voltage.


If you feel the car slowing just stop and go pick it up.



What is the safe maximum voltage setting for charging as a 2S pack


8.4v is the MAX voltage cut off for LiPo. At 12th Scale UK nationals I know they do a volatage check and anyone over the max charge voltage isn't allowed to race. They have to drop the voltage by discharging the battery a little before it can be used.

[baD]

My understanding is that at Nationals - anyone not charging in a lipo bag will be disqualified from racing. All clubs have been asked to ensure that everyone uses a lipo bag - how strictly will this be policed at regional meetings?

At the first Regional - Netherton Park Stannington - the rule WILL be enforced.

It should be self policing as all drivers will be asked to inform the Race Director of any person not complying.
That person will be asked to leave the competition or take their equipment 100yds down the private entrance road and charge there, alone, at the same time being advised they will be held personally responsible for any damage to tarmac road or surrounding natural vegetation.

POWER Supply
At this venue, although indoors, there is very limited 240v mains supply, essentially only for Race Control.
Leisure Batteries should be transported & kept with suitable containers.
Generators will be placed outside the main entrance door and therefore users are advised to bring the longest extension cable they have - others should bring extensions so that they can share generators with friends if possible.

[Steven Forster]

At the first Regional - Netherton Park Stannington - the rule WILL be enforced.

It should be self policing as all drivers will be asked to inform the Race Director of any person not complying.
That person will be asked to leave the competition or take their equipment 100yds down the private entrance road and charge there, alone, at the same time being advised they will be held personally responsible for any damage to tarmac road or surrounding natural vegetation.

POWER Supply
At this venue, although indoors, there is very limited 240v mains supply, essentially only for Race Control.
Leisure Batteries should be transported & kept with suitable containers.
Generators will be placed outside the main entrance door and therefore users are advised to bring the longest extension cable they have - others should bring extensions so that they can share generators with friends if possible.


Hmmm, might have a problem with using a Lipo sack as when i put my saddles on charge for the first time i noticed that my balance plug/wire is really short and dont think it will get anywhere near never mind inside a Lipo sack :(, Also regarding power supply i havnt got a leisure battery only car 12v battery "under the bonnet" :lol: so hopefully i will be able to hook an extension up to a generator or 240v supply :thumbsup:

Anybody know where i can get any balance plugs/wires from as it might be easier for me to make my own battery balance wires :confused:

cheers :thumbsup:

[Chequered Flag Racing]

2wd Front & Rear Tyres
which ones to use for this event?

[Dalton]

I been told 2 options :-

Yellow mini spikes all round or

Yellow mini spikes rear and the ribbed kit tyres from a B4 (Proline i think)

[chrispattinson]

Agreed , lipo sacks should be enforced. And keep an eye on those ventilation holes in your shell .... I think its 10mm max in any direction now .

[Steven Forster]

Agreed , lipo sacks should be enforced. And keep an eye on those ventilation holes in your shell .... I think its 10mm max in any direction now .

Will any Lipo sack be ok or do they also have to be BRCA approved ???

Also regarding holes, if your holes in shell are bigger than 10mm can you cover them up ???


cheers :thumbsup:

[Chequered Flag Racing]

Will any Lipo sack be ok or do they also have to be BRCA approved ???

Also regarding holes, if your holes in shell are bigger than 10mm can you cover them up ???


cheers :thumbsup:

LiPo Sack
as long as it's fit for purpose it's OK. No BRCA list for these

Holes
tape them up (duct tape)

[Steven Forster]

Mamba Max :thumbdown: because it's unsensored and prone to cogging the motor (motor stutter's when you want to drive slowly)

LRP AI reverse Pro (sensored) better but only just as it has a 8.5t motor limit. Wire it up with the LRP Eraser 9.5T brushless

Spur if it's kit will be 81. Would need something like a 26/27t pinion on it with smaller spur, say 72/74/76 to get somewere near the gearing for the motor. I did run a 10.5T on close to that but it was a while back now. Need a smaller spur as I don't think the 26/27 & 81 can be meshed as the motor won't go far enough back. Can check but it'll be Friday before I can.

Will it be ok for me to use the LRP esc with it having reverse :confused: I dont think reverse can be disabled on it :(

Will get myself some spur and pinion gears so ive got a selection to hopefully get the gearing right ;)

cheers :thumbsup:

[Chequered Flag Racing]

Will it be ok for me to use the LRP esc with it having reverse :confused: I dont think reverse can be disabled on it :(



doesn't say anything about it here
http://www.brca.org/sites/default/files/library_files/BRCAchairman/Handbook2011%20Final%20with%20Mods.%20Publish%201% 2010off%20road.pdf

but you may get a penalty if your seen to reverse into someone whilst rejoining the track

[baD]

The following rules will be applied at all NE Regioanls

Re holes in shell - section rule 23.14 applies - you can tape over them.
23.14. Body shell holes/vents: The front and rear ends of the shell must retain some of the
original profile of the two ends of the shell. Front and rear facing areas within the body shell
surface which are 'marked' with the intention of removal to form ”air scoops/ vents“ are allowed
to be removed, within a maximum dimension of 10mm in any direction regardless of the manufacturers marking. If no ”marked“ air scoops/vents are designed in the original mould to assist airflow to the motor or ESC, then material may be removed to a maximum of 10 mm. in any direction within a maximum square area of developed size 30 mm x 30 mm, in two places
only. Windows are not allowed to be removed or include holes, other than for the purpose of the antenna.

Lipo's - must be charged in sac - Sac is any advertised and sold for this purpose and obtained from a known UK source or EU distributor as they then take on the 'product liability'.

Charging cells - power supply
Just the same for all other outdoor regionals this year, competitors will be able to charge cells from their own 1:1 car battery in situ - again if a Lipo sac is not used then the charging will need to take place quite some distance away (down the driveway) so that no other people are around. Please inform the Race Director if this is the case.

[Steven Forster]

doesn't say anything about it here
http://www.brca.org/sites/default/files/library_files/BRCAchairman/Handbook2011%20Final%20with%20Mods.%20Publish%201% 2010off%20road.pdf

but you may get a penalty if your seen to reverse into someone whilst rejoining the track

The following rules will be applied at all NE Regioanls

Re holes in shell - section rule 23.14 applies - you can tape over them.
23.14. Body shell holes/vents: The front and rear ends of the shell must retain some of the
original profile of the two ends of the shell. Front and rear facing areas within the body shell
surface which are 'marked' with the intention of removal to form ”air scoops/ vents“ are allowed
to be removed, within a maximum dimension of 10mm in any direction regardless of the manufacturers marking. If no ”marked“ air scoops/vents are designed in the original mould to assist airflow to the motor or ESC, then material may be removed to a maximum of 10 mm. in any direction within a maximum square area of developed size 30 mm x 30 mm, in two places
only. Windows are not allowed to be removed or include holes, other than for the purpose of the antenna.

Lipo's - must be charged in sac - Sac is any advertised and sold for this purpose and obtained from a known UK source or EU distributor as they then take on the 'product liability'.

Charging cells - power supply
Just the same for all other outdoor regionals this year, competitors will be able to charge cells from their own 1:1 car battery in situ - again if a Lipo sac is not used then the charging will need to take place quite some distance away (down the driveway) so that no other people are around. Please inform the Race Director if this is the case.

:thumbsup: thanks for that, Will get the hole taped up !!!

Ive got a 20cm long 2s balance lead on order from good old FLEABAY which sholud let me put saddles in a lipo sack which ive just also put an order in for, and since i can pop the bonnet and use my 1:1 car battery then that will do me :woot:

[baD]

:thumbsup: thanks for that, Will get the hole taped up !!!

Ive got a 20cm long 2s balance lead on order from good old FLEABAY which sholud let me put saddles in a lipo sack which ive just also put an order in for, and since i can pop the bonnet and use my 1:1 car battery then that will do me :woot:

The message is clear - Be there, but be safe

There are plenty of guys around who'll help out, but best option is being prepared.

[Steven Forster]

The pre mounts will fit front and rear. But I've seen the pre mounted ones come off ..... best to glue them yourself.

Do you know the part numbers for these that will fit a B4 ???

cheers :thumbsup:

[chrispattinson]

Do you know the part numbers for these that will fit a B4 ???

cheers :thumbsup:

Here you go:

U6740 - SCHUMACHER REAR MINI SPIKE-2 YELLOW - PRE GLUED

:thumbsup:

[Steven Forster]

Here you go:

U6740 - SCHUMACHER REAR MINI SPIKE-2 YELLOW - PRE GLUED

:thumbsup:

Thanks for that, is the matching front tyres that will fit a B4, part number...........

U6739 - SCHUMACHER FRONT MINI SPIKE-2 YELLOW - PRE GLUED :confused:

cheers ;) :thumbsup:

[chris68nufc]

Is everything ready for next Sunday? I'm really looking forward to it! Let's see what the 502 is like on the dirt(ish)

[Dalton]

Is everything ready for next Sunday? I'm really looking forward to it! Let's see what the 502 is like LEFT IN the dirt(ish)


hehe

[chris68nufc]

Like your style!! Talk is cheap!!

[Shifta]

Most things are in hand.. It doesn't look like the rostrum I was hoping for is going to materialise so we'll have to use the corner stage thingy.. Not brilliant but will do the job!
Also we only have 2 Volunteers so far to help set up :thumbdown:

[chris68nufc]

Can the club afford to paying gor a scaffold company to put one up?

[chris68nufc]

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[Shifta]

It depends how you lay the track out!
I'm hoping to get something better tho..

[chris68nufc]

Common guys and gals, let's get behind the organisers for this one to lend a hand with setup etc, even if you don't know many people feel free to come up on Saturday to design your own track, jumps etc!!
The more people to help,the better the track! Simple!!

Pizzas for tea on Saturday if you come and help!!

Let's kick off the North East regionals with a bang....so then....who fancies lending a hand??

[baD]

wrong thread - so deleted

[Chequered Flag Racing]

wrong thread - so deleted

thought it was odd when I read it last night

[Dalton]

What time sunday ?

[baD]

Date:- Sunday 15 May 2001

TIMETABLE
Doors Open - 7:00am
Every effort will be made to commence booking-in at 7.30am, Practise (5 minute slots if possible timed in heats) commencing at 8.00am to 09.30am. Last call for drivers re booking-in at 9.15am, Drivers briefing 9.45am and Heat One (1) on the line by 10.00am.

Heats will be created from the NE Booking website entries - please arrive early if not already booked in and advise race control if any cancellations are known.

Address
The Equestrian Centre, Nr Netherton Park, Stannington, NE61 6EF

Map – on BRCA website here at http://www.brca.org/?q=user/5090
Equestrian Centre Building is immediately to the West of the blue balloon marker on the BRCA Map, viewed in satellite mode.


Directions
From South

Leave A1 - Take the exit toward Bedlington/Hepscot & Equestrian Centre – note slip road may actually start well before Sat/Navs indicate
At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit
At the 2nd Roundabout take the 1st exit which is straight on
Next - Take the 1st Right turn
Next - Take the 2nd Left turn into the Equestrian Centre entrance road


From North
Leave A1 - Take the exit toward Bedlington/Hepscot & Equestrian Centre – note slip road may actually start well before Sat/Navs indicate
At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
Next - Take the 1st Right turn
Next - Take the 2nd Left turn into the Equestrian Centre entrance road


Parking
Available along the entrance road and additional space in adjacent small grass field if numbers require it.

Camping
There is no camping or caravan overnight – as this is only a one day event.
Caravans can be parked in the field for the day if required.

Catering
It is intended to have a “burger van” for the day but this is proving troublesome and all drivers are therefore advised to bring their own picnic!

Morpeth and Bedlington are only 10/15 car/minutes away and has various food outlets including a Subway
Nearest KFC and McDonalds – approx 20 mins – Ashington
Char Masum – Indian Take Away - 5mins by car – 3 if you have a 3.5T brushless in it!

Personal BBQ
These can be used on site BUT ONLY if on raised fireproof position so that no grass or tarmac is marked in any way.

Rubbish – must be cleared away at the end of the day


I will try to reply on oople to any other question re the site.

[Chequered Flag Racing]

dead 12v :mad: + dead genny :mad:

genny runs but no volts :confused:

looks like I'm off to race indoors at Chesterfield then

unless there's a kind sole who can supply some volts at the meeting

oh and I'll have to book in as well

[Hulk]

Hi mate,

your more than welcome to use our 12v. Its off a lorry and absolutely huge!!

Best get myself booked in too :woot:

Craig

[Chequered Flag Racing]

Hi mate,

your more than welcome to use our 12v. Its off a lorry and absolutely huge!!

Best get myself booked in too :woot:

Craig

Thanks Craig

I hope to be there then. Plan to run Losi & Durango if there's enough volts to go around

[gazbaz2]

dead 12v :mad: + dead genny :mad:

genny runs but no volts :confused:

looks like I'm off to race indoors at Chesterfield then

unless there's a kind sole who can supply some volts at the meeting

oh and I'll have to book in as well

Ooh now there's a thought, best check my 12v, bet mines dead too:(

[Steven Forster]

How or where do i book in for this race tried under BRCA Northeast but wasnt loading up for me...............:confused:

cheers :D

[AfroP]

How or where do i book in for this race tried under BRCA Northeast but wasnt loading up for me...............:confused:

cheers :D

if you have a look on the BRCA northeast site http://www.brca-northeast.net/
on the front page there is a name and email address of a guy that can sort the registration out for you.

[baD]

If the booking site does not work for you - contact Kash or Gemma with your details - class, formula, xl's, ptnumber etc, via the first post in this thread.

The booking site only has an issue if your browser blocks cookies - see the advice on the site which says :-
PLEASE NOTE
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If you have problems logging in then it is possibly because your browser settings are blocking these files.
Click here for information on how to configure your browser

[Shifta]

We now have a rostrum sorted thanks to Mr. Stewart:thumbsup:

I will be collecting the trailer and heading over to Seaham for 11.00 on Saturday morning to load all the track markings and hope to be up to Stannington for 12.30ish so anyone who can lend a hand at either end that's the times we should be there. Thanks to everyone who's volunteered so far.. The more the merrier :)

Really looking forward to the weekend now the rostrum is sorted and have some good ideas for the track, no need to worry about the weather thanks to the roof:thumbsup:

See you at the weekend

[cmgreen]

Jeff may struggle to get to seaham but will deffo be up at stannington 12.30 - 1ish

[Mike Parker]

Yep looking forward to it, 1st regional n'all that :thumbsup: see ya guys there :)

[dmsykes]

Hi, As this will be the first time for the NE region when both 2WD & 4WD will take place on the same day (I think). What will be the format for the racing, will both classes be run at the same time or one after another. Will their be a different track for both classes.

I do not think anyone as mentioned the above but if I missed it sorry.

[cmgreen]

Pretty sure it will run one class then the next class, e.g. 2wd then 4wd, on same track.

[baD]

Hi, As this will be the first time for the NE region when both 2WD & 4WD will take place on the same day (I think). What will be the format for the racing, will both classes be run at the same time or one after another. Will their be a different track for both classes.

I do not think anyone as mentioned the above but if I missed it sorry.

You are correct - I believe this will be the first time the answer has been in print.

Both classes will run on the same track concurrently - i.e all Rnd1 2wd qualifiers followed by Rnd1 4wd etc etc with the finals run the same at the end of the day, all on the same track.

This is perhaps one of the downsides, or upside depending how you look at it, but single day events for both classes was a popular request in 2010.

[chris68nufc]

Well I appreciate the organisation that you and Jeff have had to do so if we have to race both classes the same day then so be it, could be worse, we might not have had any regionals this year. Can't bloody wait, and I can't stress how important it is to do the regional series, a few know my position regarding national entries!! Doh!

[chrispattinson]

I think its going to be tougher event than many expect it to be this weekend........ unfamiliar surface might throw up a few suprises. I cant do worse than last year with my 2WD though... B4 comeback for Stanington :thumbsup:

[Steven Forster]

I think its going to be tougher event than many expect it to be this weekend........ unfamiliar surface might throw up a few suprises. I cant do worse than last year with my 2WD though... B4 comeback for Stanington :thumbsup:

:( doesnt sound good to me, being a beginner running a B4 really struggling for grip as i just keep spinning as soon as i throttle it, ran at seaham on sunday and newcastle tyne met last night with mini spike 2's front and rear.............need some help setting buggy up properly as ive only ever used 4wd cars before when bashing :(

[N7ELA]

I think its going to be tougher event than many expect it to be this weekend........ unfamiliar surface might throw up a few suprises. I cant do worse than last year with my 2WD though... B4 comeback for Stanington :thumbsup:

Can I borrow that brass piece of s**t off your X6 then Chris? 

[Chequered Flag Racing]

Hi mate,

your more than welcome to use our 12v. Its off a lorry and absolutely huge!!

Best get myself booked in too :woot:

Craig

Booked in tonight. :thumbsup:

Had to use firefox as IE9 wouldn't play:confused:

Just need to hook up to your battery on the day Craig ;)

[chrispattinson]

Can I borrow that brass piece of s**t off your X6 then Chris? 


Yeah.... well, Im going to try the X-6 in practice, if I dont run it, butcher it. :thumbsup:

[chrispattinson]

:( doesnt sound good to me, being a beginner running a B4 really struggling for grip as i just keep spinning as soon as i throttle it, ran at seaham on sunday and newcastle tyne met last night with mini spike 2's front and rear.............need some help setting buggy up properly as ive only ever used 4wd cars before when bashing :(

Youll be fine.... it's the slippiest regional, but more grip than any of the club meetings you just described.

Give me a shout, and Ill have a look at your B4, there'll be loads of advice available on the day from the friendly folk... and some of it might be right :woot:

[Shifta]

Give me a shout, and Ill have a look at your B4

Just don't let him glue your tyres on :woot:

[AfroP]

Was my first race day in 15+ years at seaham on sunday dex(i think i may have rubbed you a few times) but am still well up for sunday. Mini spikes is what you'll need and you'll have loads more grip
:( doesnt sound good to me, being a beginner running a B4 really struggling for grip as i just keep spinning as soon as i throttle it, ran at seaham on sunday and newcastle tyne met last night with mini spike 2's front and rear.............need some help setting buggy up properly as ive only ever used 4wd cars before when bashing :(

[Chequered Flag Racing]

For those that haven't been before here's a taster of the indoor venue. This one's 4wd, couldn't find 2wd.

HX4x7GKRbEk

[chrispattinson]

Just don't let him glue your tyres on :woot:

Im never going to live this down am I :cry:

[Chequered Flag Racing]

Live Streaming Video from the event will hopefully be up and running on Sunday.
Looking at the mobile broadband coverage map (http://www.three.co.uk/_standalone/Coverage_checker_mobile?maptypeForm=mbb#)it should be OK.
But if it goes down it'll have to wait, racing the cars comes first :thumbsup:

Link in my signature line ;).

[baD]

Im never going to live this down am I :cry:

Drivers briefing will now officially include "Tyre glue tips"

(please note this is just a little dig at someone and not an official announcement! :woot: )

[Chequered Flag Racing]

Drivers briefing will now officially include "Tyre glue tips"

Health & Saftey gone MAD then :woot:

Always were saftey specs when gluing tyres:thumbsup:

I did hear a story not long back were someone put SG some tyres to rims. Once glue was on but dry they tried to adjust the bead to rim and then it popped into place on the rim squirting SG into the drivers eyes.:o

[chrispattinson]

... yeah, always use Safety glasses when gluing... Niel, can you get me some better SGs, saying as your always taking the p*#@ out of mine.....

[Steven Forster]

Was my first race day in 15+ years at seaham on sunday dex (i think i may have rubbed you a few times) but am still well up for sunday. Mini spikes is what you'll need and you'll have loads more grip

all fun :woot: were you driving the blue losi 22 ??? :D

[MarcF]

Will part worn full spikes be OK on this surface on a B4? I thought i had minipins but just realised i've only got full spikes. Anyone know if there will be a shop attending

[cragstar]

am sure Pete from York will be attending with his shop :thumbsup:

[AfroP]

all fun :woot: were you driving the blue losi 22 ??? :D

yup thats me :thumbsup:

[N7ELA]

Weather forecast is rain for Sunday. What tyres are best when it rains???

[Andyp]

Yokomo TR32's ?:D

[chris68nufc]

I've got some jconcepts tyres to use that are awesome, got some spares if anybody else wants to be in the A final??

[N7ELA]

For extra grip am racing me hover craft...

[wacattack]

Isnt it indoors??

[chris68nufc]

We are just messing Wayne...it's inside and everybody will be mostly running yellow mini spikes

[wacattack]

We are just messing Wayne...it's inside and everybody will be mostly running yellow mini spikes

Was getting a bit confused for a moment!! :woot:

[chris68nufc]

We are just messing Wayne...it's inside and everybody will be mostly running yellow mini spikes

[wacattack]

We are just messing Wayne...it's inside and everybody will be mostly running yellow mini spikes

Thanks for confirming twice :thumbsup:

[Dalton]

Thanks for confirming twice :thumbsup:


its his stutter :D

[Shifta]

Will part worn full spikes be OK on this surface on a B4? I thought i had minipins but just realised i've only got full spikes. Anyone know if there will be a shop attending

I've tried full spikes in the past on 4wd and they were ok when the surface was still loose but once the racing line was cleared they were not much use.. Yellow mini spikes seemed the best all rounders..

Peter from Castle Models told me he would be there on Sunday.

[Chequered Flag Racing]

remind me how much per class to enter please?

and how to pay,

paypal?
credit card?
cheque?
postal order?
or
cash at booking in?

[Gemma]

remind me how much per class to enter please?

and how to pay,

paypal?
credit card?
cheque?
postal order?
or
cash at booking in?

Im sure Cash will be fine on the day

Thanks

Also we are not taking anymore booking in via the website, as I believe the database is being put together, so if you still havent booked in you can do on the day :) Thanks

[Chequered Flag Racing]

Im sure Cash will be fine on the day



How much per class though?

[ben]

How much per class though?

I would imagine £7-8?

[Andyp]

All in here http://www.oople.com/forums/showthread.php?t=64891.

[Shifta]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oNK5ehco4Kc&feature=youtube_gdata_player

A sneak peek at the track for tomorrows regional..

[Gemma]

2WD Regionals:- Best 3 sets of points to count – Entry Fee: £8.00 (per event)


4WD Regionals:- Best 3 sets of points to count – Entry Fee £8.00 (per event)

[ben]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oNK5ehco4Kc&feature=youtube_gdata_player

A sneak peek at the track for tomorrows regional..

Looking really good :thumbsup:

[chrispattinson]

Yeah, can't wait, do you its possible to double it?

[chris68nufc]

Quite possible, i would rather finish 5 minutes though than break it on the last lap ramping it!!

Cant wait now!:thumbsup:

[Shifta]

Don't think so.. Maybe if you go really wide on the corner before?? Only Chris had his car and he blew his speedo after a couple of minutes..
The surface is really loose but will get better after a few cars have been around. It probably have been a good idea to get hold of a garden roller! (mental note for next time..)

[chrispattinson]

Looking forward to tomorrow, good effort everyone, sorry I couldnt be there. Cheers for the video Jeff. See you in the morning.

[nobby]

so that car and driver arn't scoring points as they have practiced on a regional track before the event.

[Shifta]

The track needs to be tested!

[Chequered Flag Racing]

Won't make it today, sorry guys

Have a good day

[Gemma]

A BIG thank you to everyone today who organised and ran the meet. Bill you were a saint.

Just wanted to thank everyone for attending the first North East Regional 2011. Personally thought it was a great success, and it ran like clock work.

Bring on RHR :)

Gemma & Kash

[Shifta]

Yep.. Really enjoyed today and hope everyone else did too!
Can't say I heard anyone complaining about anything so we must've done something right :)
Massive thanks to everyone who helped during the weekend.. We couldn't have done it without you all :thumbsup:

[hazzelarator]

Yeah I'l 3rd/4th the above. Thanx to everyone who helped out and made it possible, theres a load of behind the scenes work that goes into these events that I had very little involvement in this year, so thanx to Bill Jeff, Chris etc etc etc & The Seaham club as an entity + all its members for lending lots of the kit and mainly for all the guys for putting in the leg work throughout. :thumbsup:
I hope everyone enjoyed the racing, I know I did despite personally driving like someone who cant drive a greasy spoon up a dogs behind. Hopefully see you all at some future events and a big thanx for keeping everything tidy! Loads better than last year. :)

[baD]

Out put from today's (sorry yesterday's) event - still to be ratified by the NE rep etc -

www.pureinsite.co.uk/nercr/results/2011-NE-Regionals (www.pureinsite.co.uk/nercr/results/2011-NE-Regionals)

On behalf of NERCR and myself, I hope everyone had a brilliant time, I certainly did. No matter that perhaps racing (if you can call it that) and trying to do Race Control is not a normal way to have fun, I'd do it again just to share the banter and humour with everyone there.

It appears I have been called a 'Saint' in a post above. I've heard people say Je%$& Chr*&$ when they saw me, but never a saint - and you wouldn't have said that if you could read lips when my wheel came off in the 4wd Final :( - I reckon it was sabotage from The Hazz cause he thought I'd beat him ! ;)

Did any one else get asked "Why do you smell of horse?" when they got home? I didn't get time to go near them !

Great Drivers, great driving, great day - thanks to everyone.

[Mike Parker]

Thought I'd just drop a quick note to say thanks for a fantastic meeting, ran like clockwork & pretty happy on the B result :thumbsup:

Loved the double in front of the rostrum, but I was just way too gay to get air on the tabletop :woot:

See you guys at the next one @ RHR :thumbsup:

Mike P.

[AfroP]

i've said it in another thread but i'll say it here as well.
Thanks to everybody for organising and running the regional. it was a massive amount of fun.
It was only my 2nd ever race meeting but it was great fun. cant wait for the next one!

[wacattack]

My first time here and I loved it! Surface was great to race on and a nice change from astro/grass.

[baD]

My first time here and I loved it! Surface was great to race on and a nice change from astro/grass.

Thx for that - good to hear.

So in case we do it again, what are the tyres of choice for the surface?

[AfroP]

Thx for that - good to hear.

So in case we do it again, what are the tyres of choice for the surface?

I found the Schumacher yellow mini spikes to be perfect on a 2wd
seemed most others were using the same.

would love to race there again, the surface was fantastic (even if it did get everywhere)

[Mike Parker]

Running in 4wd I found the dboots multibytes to work extremely well for the practise & for the first 2 rounds, I swapped over to yellow minis afterwards once the line got packed down...

[wacattack]

Thx for that - good to hear.

So in case we do it again, what are the tyres of choice for the surface?

I ran yellow minis in 4wd and yellow minis/staggers in 2wd. Craig was running DBoots and TQ'd both classes so they seem to work pretty well too :thumbsup:

[ben]

Well run event, surface was cool to race on aswell!
And also well done to Craig and Greg on their wins :thumbsup:

Ben

[chris68nufc]

I'm sure Harry won't mind me saying this but he was hoping to run a few meetings in the future, probs better to be a winter series?? Now that some of the 'top guns' have been and raced then they may spread the word, I know that the venue is pretty well north however if the venues good then I'm sure people will turn up!

Any thoughts?

[dpackster1980]

I loved it, it was a good day and it was seriously close in Qualifying. I'm gutted I missed out on the A final. :cry:

The surface changes all of time which made things interesting grip was never the same from round to round.

The more racing there the better, no tyre wear at all absolutely perfect. :thumbsup:

[ben]

no tyre wear at all absolutely perfect. :thumbsup:

Most tyres worked aswell! :thumbsup:

[AfroP]

I'm sure Harry won't mind me saying this but he was hoping to run a few meetings in the future, probs better to be a winter series?? Now that some of the 'top guns' have been and raced then they may spread the word, I know that the venue is pretty well north however if the venues good then I'm sure people will turn up!

Any thoughts?

I'd happily race there every week if I could, so I'd defo be up for more of the same.
besides, somebody has to bring up the rear :D

[hazzelarator]

Cheers Chris, Yeah we have enough stuff to host smallish club events at the arena on a fairly regular basis, obviously theres nothing to stop us dragging the ropes out onto the fields or dirt out side for the odd event too. Perhaps a winter series would be best? Would be great to do a small series with 2 rounds a month over the winter?

[Mike West]

A few photos from round 1 added. Sorry it's taken so long

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

[baD]

Thx Mike

I learnt 2 things for your post/link

1 - You take great pictures :thumbsup:
2 - I need a new fashion consultant ! :thumbdown:

[Steven Forster]

Anybody tell me where i canfind the race results for this as i still havnt seen them yet.............:woot::woot::woot:

cheers :thumbsup:

[chrispattinson]

Results link is earlier in this thread.

Videos of : 4WD A final:

http://youtu.be/nFQO5qzAcG0

2WD A final:

http://youtu.be/R25lE3s8nEY

and some of the 2WD B final:

http://youtu.be/BjWSzzWpCbY