Tuesday Night Series: Summer Shootout 2011 FINALE 9th Aug 2011

[Dudders]

Summer Shoot out!!! starting Tuesday 3rd of May 2011

RACING WILL START AT 7.00pm PROMPT following a briefing at 6.50pm

Racing will be for points on a 12 lap shootout basis that will be timed. Each driver will get three heats that will be in grid format, 'lots' will be drawn in public for the first heat. 2nd and 3rd heats will be grid order in REVERSE from the previous results. Finals will be based on round by round points accrued in the heats, with the TQ on pole position in the Grand Final.

Entry is just £8.00.

Trophies/medals will be awarded to the top 3 in each Final per night.

At the end of the 'Summer Shootout' the top 10 drivers (those who are available on the night) will go head to head in a season finale for the 'Surrey and Hants Summer Shootout Shield' with cash prizes of £100 for 1st, £60 for 2nd and £30 for 3rd. Trophies for all other finals.

Open to both 2 and 4wd.





Summer Shoot Out Dates:

Rnd 7 Tuesday 2nd August 2011
Finals Night Tuesday 9th August 2011
Further details and rules please go to www.shrccc.co.uk (http://www.shrccc.co.uk) . There is no need to pre book for these events, just turn up, bring a smile and have fun.

[Dudders]

Practice is over... now the fun starts!.

first round Tuesday 3rd of May 2011 :thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup:

[Dudders]

Trohpies have now arrived for the first Shootout Meeting next week.

Will you be in the running for the £100 1st place prize????

[Dr_UpGrade]

Knowing my driving, probably not!!

:lol:

(and for the actual final final, I'll still be in the canadian rockies!), but will still be coming along for the craic for the tuesday night meets!

:thumbsup:

[Dudders]

Hey, you could always nominate a sub driver for your car :woot:

[Dr_UpGrade]

LOL!

Isn't that the same as a 'ringer'?!!!

Will see who I could bribe?!!!

:woot:

[Dudders]

..... I'll ask if Lee Martin is free :woot:

Looking forward to this now!!

[The Chef]

Boom. In 24 hours it will all be over! I can't wait for it to start.:thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup:

[Dudders]

True, will be a good milestone to get under our belts. This is only the first night so plenty for rounds to come!

[IainC]

Hello,

I'm looking to join you for some racing tonight... :thumbsup:

I am new to 10th off-roaders but have raced 10th on-road.

I have a 2WD HPI truggy (same chassis as the HPI Blitz short course). Can you accomodate me?

Cheers,
Iain

[Jelly]

I'm looking forward to this!

[Dudders]

Hello,

I'm looking to join you for some racing tonight... :thumbsup:

I am new to 10th off-roaders but have raced 10th on-road.

I have a 2WD HPI truggy (same chassis as the HPI Blitz short course). Can you accomodate me?

Cheers,
Iain


Hi

Unless I'm mistaken that is a different class to buggies so we can't let you race with them tonight.

If you wanted to pop down for a practice before hand for a few minutes you'll be more than welcome.

FYI we are planning on run short course on Sunday's. If there is call for 1/10th truggies we can run these too.

HTH

Neil

[IainC]

Thanks for the quick response Neil.

On your website you have four classes listed as running per meeting - http://www.shrccc.co.uk/whatwerace.html

Cheers

[Dudders]

Correct for Sundays (2 and 4wd buggy + Short Course and also run what you bring) Short Course and 'RWYB' are subject to numbers and might run together until interest ups.

However tonight is our first midweek 'Shootout' championship for buggies only.

HTH

Neil

[IainC]

Thanks again. Hopefully see you soon.

[Dudders]

Look forward to it. It's only tonights Shootout series that is so regimented on Sunday/normal Tuesdays it will be more open and relaxed.

[Dudders]

GREAT start to the history of Surrey and Hants tonight :thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup:

Many thanks to all who turned out for the first ever meeting @ Surrey and Hants Radio Control Car Club.

Well done to the winners tonight who are on their way to a £100 prize!!!!. Also, some great racing all the way through the field :woot:

Good job I brought the 12v invester as the gennie seemed to be playing silly buggers :confused:, got there in the end thought :thumbsup:

Next meeting on Sunday the 8th where is there is enough racers they'll be trophies on offer for our 'Open Meeting' :D

Full results online here: http://www.shrccc.co.uk/Shootout1/heats.htm

[Dr_UpGrade]

Cheers Neil, Excellent inaugural event with a superb atmosphere!

Shame I blew the front shock out on the CR2 and then broke the servo horn as I was just lapping round to get some track time

:thumbdown:

So had to resort to the old xxx which I just couldn't find the right set up or tyres for on the night! But despite that had a great fun evening...

See ya next tues for practice and possibly a few heats too?

Cheers,

Mark

[IainC]

Thanks for allowing me to have a blast with the truggy during practice. Thoroughly appreciated! :thumbsup:

A really friendly, laid back and fun atmosphere - Especially liked the music on the rostrum. :cool:

A great start and i wish you the best of luck with this new venture. I'll be back soon and quite possibly with a new car too. ;)

[Dudders]

Cheers Mark, sorry about your woes but you got there in the end!.

Ian, many thanks, sorry I couldnt spent more time with you but I was a little bit tied up!. Glad you like the track.... when is the new toy arriving? :woot:

[IainC]

Hopefully the TLR 22 will arrive today. :)

What wind motor would you recommend.... Something like a 7.5T?

Also what tyres and inserts are people finding successful?

[Dudders]

Good choice. Other TLR drivers down at the club are The Hatton twins and Simon Fearn. There was another but forgotten who drove it, was white I think :confused:

They can help you with shocks and positions etc but the tyres are simple, Schumacher Yellow Mini Spikes on the rear and Yellow Staggered or Cut Ribs on the front.

Good luck on the build!. Might see you Sunday also?

[kinggareth]

I've also got a TLR 22 and was looking at coming down to race soon (as soon as my Lipo turns up!!). The cut/staggered ribs are a slim tyre, but the 22 uses wide front wheels like a 4wd, do you just stretch the tyres across or should I get some slim wheels?

[Dudders]

You have three options.

1: Buy a Slim Wheel (if they make them)
2: Stretch fit (not hard to do)
3: Dremel the wheel fin down

I use option 2. Seems to work fine on my B4.1. This is for the old style staggered rib and the new style. People say they handle differently but I cant tell. Note this could be down to my driving skills rather than anything technical!!!!!

[Dudders]

Trophy Presentation from Tuesday night. More photo's here: http://www.oople.com/forums/showthread.php?t=69618


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[Dudders]

Next race meeting, Shootout Round 2 Trophy Meeting 17th May 2011

[jon wilkins]

i'm in for tuesday 17th,
2wd NEW pt 5556825
all the best jon wilkins.

[MK Racing]

With Neils permission :woot:, MK Racing with be at SHRCCC this Tuesday (17th May) we will have a selection of Tyres & Inserts with us & some Lipo Bags, if you need any parts ect, please give me a call at the shop on 01189 121020 or drop me a email or PM.

Marc

[Dudders]

i'm in for tuesday 17th,
2wd NEW pt 5556825
all the best jon wilkins.

All rec'd Jon, look forward to seeing you again :thumbsup:

[robelmes]

i'll be there, defending my lead :thumbsup:

[Southwell]

I may be a late entry, works been manic :thumbdown:

[Dudders]

No problem Ian, looks like it'll be a busy one!

[Dudders]

If the whether stays onside it could be a great turnout. If we have more than 30 drivers (which might be possible :woot:) we might only get two heats in and one final. If this is the case the race fees will be lowered to suit. I would prefer to drop the cost than not allow people to race.

[Dr_UpGrade]

Neil,
Do we need to prebook in anywhere to make things a bit quicker and easier for you to get the names in? Also payment, paypal again? - Let me know either here, pm, or email.

Mark

[Dudders]

Once people are in the programme it's pretty straight forward. We'll cross the pre book thing if we need to, I'm sure we'll be fine :D

Hey it's a nice issue to have to think about!

[Dr_UpGrade]

aye,
no complaining here either!! Will also dig out my PT no' and email it to you (I've got it written down 'somewhere'!!)

Looking forward to it, and hope car no1 doesn't break this time!!!

[The Chef]

A couple of Tuesdays and a fabulous Sunday day event. Lots of people finding the groove on the ever changing grip surface of the natural grass track, not as predictable as manmade surfaces.

Look forward to it, lets pray for sunshine.:thumbsup:

[Dudders]

Chef,

Looks like the prayings working, looking dry at the moment :thumbsup::thumbsup:

Might try some Fastrax tyres ;)

[McDoogle]

Hi Neil. Please book me in for Tuesday. Same details as before
4wd
cheers
Mike Vorley

[Dudders]

All done Mike, all booked with same PT number :thumbsup:.

To all, there is no 'need' to pre book in but it does help if I dont have all your details :woot:.

[Dudders]

Been down the track today to cut the grass and let a private practice session have a blast round for 2 hours. Track is nicely worn in now so I expect to see some lap records tumbling down tomorrow night!.

Trophies just collected and speaker volumes sorted :D as well. Can we do it tonight too?!!!! :thumbsup::thumbsup:

Gates open from 6.30pm with the first heat on the line 7.00pm. It will be quick fire turn around so we get as many heats in as possible. Best to pre charge cells and top up on the night. Looking at 3 or 4 heats so we'll have a timed 2 minute turn around.

PLEASE BOOK IN AS SOON AS YOU ARRIVE BEFORE SETTING UP :thumbsup:

[The Chef]

Can't wait. Have new cells coming. Mark is charging them for me ready:thumbsup: Can't wait to get the track time in don't know about bettering the lap? Have you changed the track yet:woot:Spent hours on the car. Hope it is worth it. Oh and the table arrived today.

Yay.

[Dudders]

All sorted then Chef! :thumbsup: Happy Days!

Not really, just a couple of the Apex moved a metre or so to save some area's, which have sprouted well in a last few weeks, seems quite tough!.

So it's a tad different to the last Shootout Round. I've also built another of those evil little jumps you hate, this ones meaner!!! :woot:

[The Chef]

I've also built another of those evil little jumps you hate, this ones meaner!!! :woot:
What a Dick:D I have enough issue keeping on the grass without worrying about nose dive flips too:thumbdown:

Oh well Keep practicing.

[maseace]

it was good today you learn alot about the track having it for two hours cheers neil for that.

Looking foward to tomorrow :thumbsup:

[andij]

Hiya,
I'm going to do my damnedest to get there on time tomorrow but it's likely that I may struggle to get there for 6:30.

Could you kindly book me in with the following details so I can hit the grass running.
Drew Jones
2.4Ghz
2WD
13.5T
PT: 5905183

Muchiograssyarse
Drew

[Dudders]

Drew, I'll book you in :thumbsup:

[Jelly]

Looking forward to tomorrow, as usual.

I have a transponder now Neil.

PT 6548767

[Dudders]

All logged in, PT's are a godsend!! :)

[The Chef]

can't wait for tonight. Looks like the weather will be kind. See you Track side.:thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup:

[feasty33]

Hi can you book me in too please, new driver so you don't have my details!

Dave Feast
4wd Losi xxx4
40 meg 675 & 685
13.5 motor at the moment...
pt is 9160683

can you put me a relatively low heat if poss, i've not raced off road for about 15 years!!! :woot:

Dave

[Dudders]

Hi Dave,

I've added your details to the software, still need you to book in tonight though :thumbsup:

Neil

[dobber]

I'll be ready to run tonight and as someone has already said before put me in a small group, I've not raced for 24 years hehe.

I'm on 40.675 MHz
No transponder though, hope that's not going to be too much of an issue
Oh and I'm running a 4wd

Cheers

Duncan

[Dudders]

I'll do my best :woot:

[Dudders]

I'll be ready to run tonight and as someone has already said before put me in a small group, I've not raced for 24 years hehe.

I'm on 40.675 MHz
No transponder though, hope that's not going to be too much of an issue
Oh and I'm running a 4wd

Cheers

Duncan

Cant Enter you yet buddy as I need a surname. I'm sure its not Dobber ;)

[Dudders]

Thanks for a cracking night tonight, new club record on attendees :woot::woot::woot:

Latest Points Here: http://www.shrccc.co.uk/shootoutpoints.html

Results from tonight Here: http://www.shrccc.co.uk/Shootout2/heats.htm

Photo's to follow :thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup:

Next SHOOTOUT Round on 24th May 2011 ; NEXT WEEK

Next meeting Sunday 22nd May 2011 @ 9.00am.

[Dudders]

Photo's from Tuesday's Shootout Round 2

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[maseace]

greats nights racing :), the little bit of rain made the first few heats a bit of fun.
Was very happy to get the Rat third on the grid for the A final :thumbsup: just a shame i lost drive again in the final,another rebuild on the way:thumbdown:

but over all good fun had

[Dudders]

You did great!. Just goes to show you though what a little track time can bring.

Hitting some solid 24's in the 2nd heat tonight which was 1 second of the top qualifiers.

Your lap times were smooth and consistant which makes a heck of a different.

Good job :thumbsup:

[Jelly]

A really busy evenings racing. Very clean 4wd carnage!

Here's my onboard vid from the practice laps... (very bumpy footage)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HhRXqX978pA

[The Chef]

Thats cool as. If you don't suffer motion sickness.

[Jelly]

If only it gives a good insight into what our cars go through :lol:

[Dudders]

BRILLIANT, I need to borrow that! :thumbsup:

Loving the ending!

[McDoogle]

So my 2nd time racing buggies and really enjoyed it :thumbsup:

[Dudders]

Glad you enojoyed it!. See you back soon hopefully :thumbsup:

[Dudders]

Summer Shootout Rnd 3: Tuesday 24th of May 2011

Gates will open at 6.15pm (not before!!) and racing will be on the line at 7pm. Booking in will close at 6.50pm :thumbsup:

Hope to see another great turnout on the NEW LAYOUT :thumbsup:

[Dudders]

Some of the Shootout Rnd 3 pots...

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Just seeing how my car looks with the Shootout Finale Trophy :p

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[IainC]

Those pots look awesome, it's a shame I will be missing out on the 12 lap action tonight. :(

See you at the next meeting though. :)

[Dudders]

That's a shame Iain, although good news as you've beaten me in the last two outings!!!

[Dudders]

Sun is out with just a few white fluffy clouds in view....

New layout is looking hot with a couple of long fast sections added....

Shootout Finale trophies will be on display....

I'm going to the pub afterwards ;)

See you there!

[The Chef]

Nice to see you got your back wheels in:p

[Deano577]

What's the new layout look like

[Dudders]

Thanks to the many that came along tonight for the Summer Shootout 3rd Round :woot:

Full results linked from here:

Shootout Leader board after Rnd 3:

Photo's:

Round 3 Trophies and Final Trophies on view:

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[Dudders]

What's the new layout look like

Seemed to go down well!!!

[maseace]

I liked the new layout seem to make it faster in places and more challenging in other. Had fun last night as well even with the mad rush to get there cheers neil its good having a more local track

[Dr_UpGrade]

yeah,
another great close nights racing in all the finals! Superb atmostphere... all I can say is I was a bit confused at the number of 'Dudmans' competing in the various rounds!!

I thought you were joking before about getting a ringer to race for you... You seemed to be holding out quite a practice night for who is the real Neil Dudman!

:thumbsup:

[Deano577]

I liked the new layout seem to make it faster in places and more challenging in other. Had fun last night as well even with the mad rush to get there cheers neil its good having a more local track

O nooooooo you and craig have got a tatse for the tropheys now!!!!!
I'm looking forward to coming up to Farnham. Hot some rude bits know kur ching c you all Sunday

[Deano577]

Seemed to go down well!!!

That's cool but got any pics of new layout!!!!
Are you coming Sunday ???

[maseace]

ha ha yep a trophy winner ha ha :thumbsup: and now craig will be hot on our heals as well :thumbdown:

[Dudders]

That's cool but got any pics of new layout!!!!
Are you coming Sunday ???

After 10 weeks of hard graft at the club I'm not allowed, instead we're going away for a week :thumbsup:

I did ask to stop in on Tiverton for a race en route to Devon but that got 'the look' :woot:

[Deano577]

After 10 weeks of hard graft at the club I'm not allowed, instead we're going away for a week :thumbsup:

I did ask to stop in on Tiverton for a race en route to Devon but that got 'the look' :woot:

I will try and get down before the fast track
what new lay out is it pictures if u got any

[Dudders]

Just uplaoding a new video now that I took today when doing some maintenance :thumbsup: I'll post a link whens it loaded.

[Deano577]

Sweet c u soon

[Dudders]

http://www.facebook.com/v/10150322084429762

[Deano577]

http://www.facebook.com/v/10150322084429762

Any other format I don't do the face book

[Dudders]

Any other format I don't do the face book

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vltKEk7gO6k

[Dudders]

IT'S SHOOTOUT TIME :D

Seems like ages ago since the last shootout meeting :thumbsup:

14th June 2011. New layout, new features and we'll find some grass too!!

Oooooooh did I mention nice shiney trophies too??? ;)

[Dudders]

Bump up for Tuesday night. Weather looking good for Tuesday, track will dry nicely and boy did we need this rain on it :thumbsup::thumbsup:

Reckon we're on for 30+ cars wo we'll need to be pretty speedy on the old turn arounds :D

Trophies for top 3 in each final!

EDIT: NO SHORT COURSE OR TRUGGIES ON SHOOTOUT MEETINGS.

[Dudders]

Tracl prep'd and ready to rumble....

[Jelly]

Balls, i've only got my truggy available to run tomorrow :(

No concessions for demonstrating good, well behaved driving??:thumbsup:

[Dudders]

Balls, i've only got my truggy available to run tomorrow :(

No concessions for demonstrating good, well behaved driving??:thumbsup:

Where's your 4wd?

[Jelly]

The shocks are knackered. Cheap plastic items!

[Dudders]

Much as I'd like to buddy I cant. If I let you in with the truck I'd leave myself open to juniors coming in and the other Short Course guys wanting to join in. Shootout is buggies only.

However, solution!. Fancy driving a 2wd for the night?. Got a couple of spare cars ready to rumble :confused:

[maseace]

Tonight I will be running my old mat rat with the rtr 12 turn motor and esc only uprades from the kit will be the servo and suspension should be interesting to see how it goes. New servo arm for the cougar didn't fit :thumbdown::thumbdown:

[Dr_UpGrade]

That Mad Rat turned out well in the end! Although I still think I could have caught you if we had more than the 4min final! My fault for spinning out within a metre of the start hooter!! But I was gaining on ya', even if you had stuff in reserve!

Great track, I really liked it and was getting my lap times down into the 22's for it... Even the new fastrax tyes were working well for me... Bring on sunday for the GP!

:thumbsup:
Mark

[Dudders]

That Mad Rat turned out well in the end! Although I still think I could have caught you if we had more than the 4min final! My fault for spinning out within a metre of the start hooter!! But I was gaining on ya', even if you had stuff in reserve!

Great track, I really liked it and was getting my lap times down into the 22's for it... Even the new fastrax tyes were working well for me... Bring on sunday for the GP!

:thumbsup:
Mark

Apologies for the slight admin error in the B final. I tried to sort the timing issue before the race started but it would'nt correct it, so apologies on your lost minute :thumbdown::thumbdown::thumbdown:.

Mad Rat is certainly worth every penny, but it also takers a smooth driver to make it work. Think you might have pipped him in that other minute. Cracking start though, pole to last in 1 foot :thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup:

[Dudders]

Cracking night tonight :thumbsup: GREAT close racing in all finals:

Tonight's Results Here: http://www.shrccc.co.uk/14.06.11/heats.htm
Shootout Details: http://www.shrccc.co.uk/shootout.html
Shootout Points: http://www.shrccc.co.uk/shootoutpoints.html

Photo's to follow :woot:

[Dudders]

Photo's now online:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/16658684@N08/sets/72157626839166715/show/

[maseace]

Apologies for the slight admin error in the B final. I tried to sort the timing issue before the race started but it would'nt correct it, so apologies on your lost minute :thumbdown::thumbdown::thumbdown:.

Mad Rat is certainly worth every penny, but it also takers a smooth driver to make it work. Think you might have pipped him in that other minute. Cracking start though, pole to last in 1 foot :thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup:


It would have been close had it been the full time, but i had at least a second a lap in hand if i had needed to push to win so :p ha ha. All i can say the kit with the motor and Esc and controller was £80 the alloy suspension was £20.00 with springs (savox servo £60.00 SSHHHHH keep that quite) lots of weight so for £100 pounds plus a semi decent servo you can have fun at any club which is not bad, love the madrat

[Dudders]

:woot::woot::woot:

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[maseace]

go to love the bright orange RAT :thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup: just a shame we are in the picture ha ha

[focusmad]

Hi Neil,hat's off to you what a great new track lay out,really good to drive on,now I can looking forward to sunday racing my x6 it was a shame about the driveshaft broking about still like it,remember if you need any help just ask me
Chris

[Dr_UpGrade]

Ha,
yeah was a bit of an 'epic fail' on the startline by myself!

One, Q with regard to the shootout points, is it 4 rounds to count or 3? I thought it was 4, but the last column on the right now says best 3? If its 3 some of the addition needs to be re-done I think...

:)

[Dudders]

I'll check the text on it later.

You need to enter 3 rounds to 'qualify' for the final shootout. Best 4 rounds to count. If scores level it will go down to the next highest scores to see who is higher. HTH?.

[Dr_UpGrade]

No worries, thats what I thought initally, I just wanted to check whether it had changed or not...

[Dudders]

It's getting a bit tight and competitive on the old score chart. Looks like your in with a shout :thumbsup:

[Dr_UpGrade]

hee... (thats why I'm keeping an eye on it!)- I could just scrape 10th unless some more fast folk turn up for the remaining rounds!

[maseace]

He he I was lokking at that a couple of good meeting with the cougar and fingers crossed the top ten I think it will be hard but what a good race to be in:thumbsup::thumbsup:

[Dudders]

Generally towards the end of a series the latter rounds are less well attended so you can pick up places as people think they are 'safe'. Although I'm not sure this will count for the Shootout this year.

[Dr_UpGrade]

And we've still got to 'deal' with a certain Neil Dudman who may well think he's got a shot at the top ten too... All he's got to do is get off the mike and get racing!

:lol:

[Dudders]

And we've still got to 'deal' with a certain Neil Dudman who may well think he's got a shot at the top ten too... All he's got to do is get off the mike and get racing!

:lol:

Next week you'll get a whooping!

[mikeyscott]

....

[Dudders]

Wrong thread Mikey but thank you, appreicated. Need to sort that 2 legged TORCH vs SHRCCC dates :thumbsup:

[Dudders]

Attentions turning now to the next round of the Summer Shootout. Will you be able to gain those extra's points needed to get you in the top 10 for the BIG MONEY final in August???

[Dudders]

Meet with Drew and Iain C today at the track to have a play with a petrol whacker unit. Although the ground is soft this thing didnt work so we gave up after 2 minutes!.

BUT we did find a suitable 'manual' tool to smooth any ruts out and boy, its worked a treat. Only did about 10 mins each before we left and it really did work well.

No deep ruts or divots on the hair pins, so all good. Track is growing nicely and should be hot for Tuesday :thumbsup:

[Dr_UpGrade]

Sounds brill Dude!

LOL about the petrol whacker not working...

Looking forward to tues... I've read the losi manual and made a few set up changes that 'should' help....

:lol:

[Dudders]

With the ground so soft and peaty we thought it might work.... NOOOOOOOOT! :lol:

[Dudders]

Tuesday details for Shootout Rnd 5:

Gates open at 6.30pm for booking in until 6.50pm.

6.50pm track open for 10 mins free practice.

First heat 7.05pm

Will try and squeeze in 4 rounds plus a final for all.

Open to 2wd and 4wd buggies only.

Neil

[Dudders]

Just been for a quick mow and boy the rain from last week has help, lots of lush green stuff to play on!. Going to be collecting my super techie divot tool tomorrow AM too!

[vassallo]

Dudders,

So if I understand this correctly. I only need to run in 3 rounds to qualify for the final shootout - But you add up your best 4 scores ?

So if I got say 80 points from 3, I could be against someone with 110 points from 4.

If you only compete in 3 rounds to qualify for the shootout I would assume you have no chance of making the top ten if others have done 4 or more ??

Please clarify- Muchos Gracias

[Dudders]

Hey bud,

Correct, 3 rounds to qualify to be in with a 'chance' to make the top 10. Whether this is possible is purely down to the number of racers in each round and also your finishing position.

For arguements sake, if you just did 3 rounds and won each one with 90 points, I'm pretty sure you would make the top top 10, even with some or most racers points from 4 rounds.

Does that make sense??

Neil

[vassallo]

Yeah it does make sense - but I would say the odds are against you.
I can only do 3 rounds so we will just have to wait and see !!
Looking forward to tonight - Hoping it will be dry.

[Dudders]

Agree with what you say but I needed to ensure that a 'national spec' driver couldnt turn up and win two rounds and be on pole for the final final, against people who have supported the series and club week in, week out. Could'nt think of a fairer way to do it to be honest.

More than happy to look at suggestions for 2012 if you have any bud :thumbsup:

[Dudders]

We're good to go!

No rain since 3.30pm and track a little moist but no worse than a very light dew.

See you at 6.30pm :thumbsup:

[IainC]

We're good to go!

No rain since 3.30pm and track a little moist but no worse than a very light dew.

See you at 6.30pm :thumbsup:

For sure...! :thumbsup:

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Thanks for the usual midweek racing fix Neil. Just a shame I forgot/haven't learnt how to drive...
Also, big-up to the Hatton's for helping me out with the losi ball stud. Top geezers! :)

[Dudders]

Thanks for a top night tonight guys, really enjoyed it. Could have down with out a complete printer failure :mad: but I think we muddled through, thanks for your patients on that!.

For you viewing pleasure, please see here for the results and laptimes. http://www.shrccc.co.uk/news.html

Well done to all drivers tonight, the A Final 2wd was very close in stages with some great battles all the way through the field :thumbsup:

Well done to Rob Hatton (2wd A) Alex Gardiner (2wd B) and Rob Elmes (4wd A).

Next round NEXT WEEK!!!

[The Chef]

Sorry I missed it no cells after melt down on Sunday:thumbdown:

[MrMagoo]

Cheers for an excellent evening of racing Neil, perfect remedy for a day of office induced stress:thumbsup:

[dobber]

I thoroughly enjoyed it too, right up to the part where my 502x ploughed full chat into a B44 (hope th eB44 was ok?) Smashed front wishbone and lower part of the shock (plastic eye part) snapped too. Will hopwfully be back for next tuesday though. :thumbsup:

[focusmad]

Another top meeting neil great racing all nite nice to be back on the old school tracks again
Chris and luke

[Dr_UpGrade]

Top night again Neil and Co... Don't worry about the printer cart thing, added to the whole mystery of the night!
:p

Seriously, had a good time, even the 'heckling' from race control about my marshalling and driving skills!!

Slowly getting the car to do what I want and making the set up changes in the right directions... Just hit a few 'new' bumps in the final, and on our track if yer not clean yer not first... Looking forward to next tues...

[Dudders]

Gotta have a heckle or two, all's fair in love and racing!

Went 'Tampering' today and ironed out a few divits named Mark :thumbsup: Nice and smoooooooth now :lol:

[Dr_UpGrade]

LOL to the divit names!

[Dr_UpGrade]

Neil,
Just had a look on the SHRCCC site and the finals for the shootout is now 9th Aug, not the 16th... When did that happen? (and why?). I probably am not in with a shout of making the top 10, but there's a slim chance... The only trouble is I'll be doing the transrockies mtb race that week so won't be able to attend!
:thumbdown:

When it was the 16th, it fitted in nicely as I fly back on the 15th... deal with the jetlag and then come and race... but now...:cry:

Any chance you can change it back? Or let me know why it got moved...

Thanks...

[Dr_UpGrade]

Hang on... it depends on which page you look at! Tues nite page says final on 9th aug. But shootout page says finals on 16th...:confused:

Can ya' clarify when you get a chance? Cheers Matey...

[Dudders]

Erm your right, just noticed that myself, you trying to make me look a fool! (dont say it!!!! :p)

Erm, yes right, erm.... I'll come back to you with which date it REALLY is later as mobile at the mo! :cry:

[Dudders]

:thumbdown:
Thanks...


Dont you give me a :thumbdown: young man or I'll publish that picture of you in your mankini!!! :wub

[Dr_UpGrade]

LOL...

but you can still recognise you 'too' in that photo!! :blush:

And soz, but I really want to be around for the finals... but if its the 9th then so be it... I'll just keep my fingers x until you log on later and say for def when it'll be...

[Dudders]

Round 6 this coming Tuesday night. Gates open as per normal at 6.30pm with racing from 7.00pm.

No pre practice allowed until all racers have booked in. Booking in WILL close at 6.50pm, if you'll be late, let me know and I'll add you beforehand.

Only two rounds left now so come and get those final few points to get on the grid for the big one on August 9th 2011 :thumbsup:

[Dudders]

Neil,
Just had a look on the SHRCCC site and the finals for the shootout is now 9th Aug, not the 16th... When did that happen? (and why?). I probably am not in with a shout of making the top 10, but there's a slim chance... The only trouble is I'll be doing the transrockies mtb race that week so won't be able to attend!
:thumbdown:

When it was the 16th, it fitted in nicely as I fly back on the 15th... deal with the jetlag and then come and race... but now...:cry:

Any chance you can change it back? Or let me know why it got moved...

Thanks...
.
Sorry buddy, it's the 9th August 2011 for the final. Not sure about the date mix up on the website, I'll hold my hands up and say its all my fault :cry:.

All dates should now be change :blush:

[Dr_UpGrade]

Hi Neil,
I understand, but its a real shame for me... Not sure if I 'should' come along to the next few shootout meets... As I can't make the finals, I may as well give the points available to those who 'can' make the date...

Will just have to trophy hunt for the club races instead!!:p

[Dudders]

You gotta come, even for the comedic value :p

[Dudders]

Weather reports at present looking a bit rainy for the afternoon but should clear up for race night!. Track dries really well as last weeks racers will confirm :thumbsup:

If it looks a little dodgy and some racers do not come, might be a good oppertunity to pitch up and race.... pick up some decents points for the finals night!

[Dudders]

3.20pm and Very light drizzle here trackside so nothing major and this should be gone by 5.00pm. As the racers saw last week, the track dries very quickly :thumbsup:

See you all at 6.30pm

[Dudders]

Heavy shower 30 mins ago..... white clouds and blue sky now :thumbsup:

[dobber]

But raining like a goodun again now, still on my way over though :-)

[Dudders]

OMG :lol::lol::lol:

[Dr_UpGrade]

You didn't go and win by any chance did you?

[Dudders]

Well, what a night!. Gave all racers the choice to run or cancell, they chose to run. First two heats went well in the dry, then the heavens opened :mad: So we ran for cover!. Do I die was next and everyone decided to run the meeting, whatever the weather. No broken or bust things knowledge and EVERYONE had a SMILE on there face at the end :thumbsup::thumbsup:

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[Jelly]

The mud made for some fun racing :thumbsup:

[IainC]

Awesome Tuesday night racing as usual..... :) :) :)

The mud was great to drive in. Not looking forward to cleaning the swamp monster today though.

[The Chef]

Can't remember the last time I had that much fun. I'm cleaning the car now, have been for 3 hours total strip and rebuild.diffs wheels and body shell in the dishwasher, shock strip and rebuild. Great racing Rob I will catch you one day.:cry:I hope.

[Dudders]

Giving this a massive BUMP OUT for the FINAL ROUND tonight! :thumbsup:

[Dudders]

Well, that's it now, qualifying has finished :thumbsup: Now down to the big stuff!!!! Finals night!!

Full results from tonights 7th and final round of the Shootouts are here: http://www.shrccc.co.uk/02.08.11/heats.htm

Final points totals are here: http://www.shrccc.co.uk/shootoutpoints.html

As far as I know the top ten qualifiers can make the 9th August 2011, however a reserve list will be running on the night. We'll also have a full itinery of support races so its racing as normal next week :thumbsup:

[maseace]

Rat is ready to go and with a major crash and seven car breaking down in front I have a great chance ha ha

[The Chef]

You just know that team useless are going to clean up. Yeah baby those bottom slots are take. Just you watch.

[focusmad]

Hi guys just want to say good to the top ten for tonight,see you all later chris

[maseace]

I baggsy 8th ha ha

[Dudders]

People have commented that there is no 4wd heat. IF enough turn up (non shootout cars) I will run a heat or bung them in with the 2wd so they get a run out.

[Dudders]

Track good to go! :thumbsup:

[focusmad]

I would like to say a big thank to neil for running a great series roll on next years series
Chris & luke

[billyboy9002]

I would like to say a big thank to neil for running a great series roll on next years series
Chris & luke

+1..

[Dudders]

2wd Shootout Final Results:

http://www.shrccc.co.uk/shootout%20final/h2r1.htm

4wd Shootout Final Results:

http://www.shrccc.co.uk/shootout%20final/h1r2.htm

Full results:

http://www.shrccc.co.uk/shootout%20final/heats.htm

[dobber]

Great night and a great series!

[imull]

Great series and great fun!:thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup: I'm a bit low this morning knowing there's no more for a few weeks :cry:

[super gripper]

Great series and great fun!:thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup: I'm a bit low this morning knowing there's no more for a few weeks :cry:

Fancy doing torch this Sunday ?

[Deano577]

What was the final top 3

[Dudders]

Deano...

2wd Shootout Final Results:

http://www.shrccc.co.uk/shootout%20final/h2r1.htm

4wd Shootout Final Results:

http://www.shrccc.co.uk/shootout%20final/h1r2.htm

Full results:

http://www.shrccc.co.uk/shootout%20final/heats.htm

[The Chef]

Sorry double post

[The Chef]

Great series and great fun!:thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup: I'm a bit low this morning knowing there's no more for a few weeks :cry:

I'm relieved. Thoroughly hacked off with the CAT. Not because I didn't win but because my rear belt let go when I was a respectable 4th place which I would have been chuffed with. The CAT is on the naughty step. Shumacher want £12 for a little piece of plastic you can't buy without a alloy pulley, how stupid.

Not Racing till TORCH's next all day meet at which i will decide if I keep the CATS.

Well done to Rob, Pip and James.

[Dudders]

Felt for you matey as your were flying and the car looked really hooked up. You were on parr with Pipski and Gentleman James for sure, who knows, could have been higher than 4th......:(

[imull]

Fancy doing torch this Sunday ?

Love to, but the wife knows it's a S&H free weekend so I've got jobs to do :lol:

[The Chef]

Felt for you matey as your were flying and the car looked really hooked up. You were on parr with Pipski and Gentleman James for sure, who knows, could have been higher than 4th......:(

Thank you Neil, I was pushing hard until catastrophe struck like a kick in the NUTS, I would have loved to just finish. I think that I was only 7/10's per second off of Rob Elms on my faster laps.

[Getpip]

Unlucky Kris . . . Some days is like that!

Here is my write up with some pics.

http://pipskiracing.blogspot.com/2011/08/shootout-showdown-at-shrccc.html

[Streeter]

Great series Neil, definatley got the bug for RC racing again now after a 13 year absence! Something I'm sure my bank manager wont thank me for!

If I can only keep it on its wheels and stay consistent.......

Looking forward to the next series!! :thumbsup: