Petit 2012 14/15 Jan

[Jamie.T]

Anybody know any more details on this event, id love to attend but not sure if its happening as it was supposed to be at Moto arena?

[James]

Apparantley if it can't be held at Moto-Arena it will be held somewhere local to that site...?

The Worksop Players is on the week after, going to be a busy fortnight!

[GRIFF55]

Be nice to know where before committing. Petit will be good tho, I'm sure

[Dudders]

I'm booked and paid :thumbsup:

Be a good craic where ever it will be :thumbsup:

Long as I dont have to travel into Walesestershire!

[Jamie.T]

How are you booked in and paid, i didnt even think entries were open yet, or at least theres nothing on the website?

It would also be the best race yet if it was in Wales. lol

[Dudders]

Invertational only until end of September, then open for general bookings from October 1st :thumbsup:

[showtime]

Be nice to know where before committing. Petit will be good tho, I'm sure

my thoughts exactly :)

[Jamie.T]

Invertational only until end of September, then open for general bookings from October 1st :thumbsup:

Ah right, cheers. I guess im just not importnat enough :(. LOL

Any idea where "plan B" will be in regards to track location?

[mikeyscott]

I'm in along with some other TORCH people. We've done it before hence the early booking. Dudders is just special ;)

Dudders you are going to have to get a 4wd??

[Dudders]

I'm in along with some other TORCH people. We've done it before hence the early booking. Dudders is just special ;)

Dudders you are going to have to get a 4wd??

Yes LMAO :woot:

[jaydits]

hi guy,s
my son wesley is racing at the petit race in januari
now whe see you have to use the dboots tyre
can someone tell us what tyre whe must buy and are there different compounds
whe dont use these tyre,s in holland so before i buy evry availeble i should ask you all first

thanks in advance
joey van helmond
netherlands

[showtime]

i think we need to have details of a confirmed venue for this race sooner rather than later. so far its at a place that simply doesn't exist anymore!

unconfirmed venue
expensive entry fee
have to buy tyres i dont want & would never normally use :thumbdown:

pretty close to binning this off now :eh?:

[Belsten]

I wont be going :(

[carlin]

Can't believe we got to run DBoots :thumbdown:

It's one tire I didn't want to go out buying tbh

[Jamie.T]

Well, i had an invation from Nicolas this morning of which i am very gratefull. But i agree with the comments above.

What puts me off is the unconfirmed venue and the control tyre. I tried Dboots last year indoors and they were simply rubbish, cant see me paying silly money for an entry to an unconfirmed venue to race with rubbish tyres.

Think there will be a few more hoping for an entry at the Players instead this year. (or technically next year)

[spenner]

For everyone's information,

As some will know the invitations have gone out this week for the Petit race.
As it stands the meeting will be held at Moto Arena, if this is not possible by the time of the meeting or at least a month before then it will move to our other venue which is 10 mins away. We have kept everything in place so people booking hotels etc will have no need to change. The meeting will be held around Silverstone/Northampton area so i advise you book hotels around these areas.

With regard to the Dboots tyres this is nothing to do with us, but i believe they are supporting the event.

The other venue is just off J15 on the M1.

Sadly there is nothing more we can do at this moment, but we will deliver an awesome Petit Race.

[Hulk]

The tyres for the event are here:

http://www.rcdisco.com/part-info.php?partNo=DB10022A

http://www.rcdisco.com/part-info.php?partNo=DB10024A

http://www.rcdisco.com/part-info.php?partNo=DB1002RA

By having a control tyre at least the racing is equal for everyone :thumbsup:

Ive used dBoots indoors many times, and found them to be really good.

[Robbiejuk]

The tyres for the event are here:

http://www.rcdisco.com/part-info.php?partNo=DB10022A

http://www.rcdisco.com/part-info.php?partNo=DB10024A

http://www.rcdisco.com/part-info.php?partNo=DB1002RA

By having a control tyre at least the racing is equal for everyone :thumbsup:

Ive used dBoots indoors many times, and found them to be really good.

+1 They start off really grippy but then keep on giving grip till you are nearly through the carcass. I prefered them over minipins last year on carpet.

[Welshy40]

I wont be going :(

Premier Inn will be happy as they are getting fed up cleaing up pavement pizzas from your room :p:p:p

Gutted though mate, still hope to see you soon down here. :thumbsup:

[Welshy40]

I'm booked and paid :thumbsup:

Be a good craic where ever it will be :thumbsup:

Long as I dont have to travel into Walesestershire!

The question is are you going to race and if you get in what 4wd are you doing. Truck is fun as well, and remember one shirt only :p:p:p

[michaelt4]

The tyres for the event are here:

http://www.rcdisco.com/part-info.php?partNo=DB10022A

http://www.rcdisco.com/part-info.php?partNo=DB10024A

http://www.rcdisco.com/part-info.php?partNo=DB1002RA

By having a control tyre at least the racing is equal for everyone :thumbsup:

Ive used dBoots indoors many times, and found them to be really good.
what inserts do i need to get for my 2wd (b4.1):confused:

[Dudders]

it will move to our other venue which is 10 mins away.

Where/who?

[learnerdriver]

Where/who?

think the clue is here The other venue is just off J15 on the M1.

I know matt was looking at units near j15

[Dudders]

Cool but I have not idea who he or what he :thumbsup: :confused:

[spenner]

Cool but I have not idea who he or what he :thumbsup: :confused:

You don't need to worry about it unless it is moved there... No point confusing people by adding another venue name at the moment.

[Dudders]

You don't need to worry about it unless it is moved there... No point confusing people by adding another venue name at the moment.


Das cool. I'm in where ever and will be great fun :thumbsup: Just thought others on the fence might like to know. Thanks for the effort :woot:

[chuckie stella]

Cool but I have not idea who he or what he :thumbsup: :confused:

It's Me!

I've also used the Dboots indoors last winter. I have to be honest and say that the Schumacher yellows are more consistent on 100% (new/high grip) carpet tracks for me, however, the Dboots were just as good on multi surface tracks which I think this event will be. In fact (as mentioned earlier) the Dboot pins get better and better in my opinion so the costs are lower for us normal folk!

Matt
SRCMCC

[Adam F]

Matt/Jon,

Any idea when normal bods will be able to try and get a place at this?

Obviously would be right up for it....

[hazeandfizz]

Hello Buddy,

Think those of us who have been invited get a month to reply then after that it's open.

I did it for the 1st time last year and loved it, will drop you a mail if I see it's open entry.

Hope to catch up soon,
James.

Matt/Jon,

Any idea when normal bods will be able to try and get a place at this?

Obviously would be right up for it....

[Rich D]

I wont be going :(

Are you and Griff coming to the Players again mate ? :thumbsup:

[njc11]

Ive booked in for the Petit and paid up and have just been sorting accomodation!

I suggest you check out travelodge site NOW!! Rooms are on there for

£12.50 per night!

:thumbsup:

http://www2.travelodge.co.uk/saver_rooms/?webSyncID=990ab582-43ee-d633-e4e3-52bb93d3426c&sessionGUID=3280e8cd-ac6e-23d7-4007-ca40165c0d4b

[Belsten]

Are you and Griff coming to the Players again mate ? :thumbsup:

I will be cant speak for daddy though :lol:
Its a different answer every day :p

[pugs]

[QUOTE=njc11;551337]Ive booked in for the Petit and paid up and have just been sorting accomodation!

I suggest you check out travelodge site NOW!! Rooms are on there for

£12.50 per night!

:thumbsup:

just done the same mate:)

[GRIFF55]

Sorry, at which lodge?

[pugs]

Sorry, at which lodge?

towcester travelodge is the nearest to silverstone andy:)

[Welshy40]

I went upmarket and booked the premier inn instead on monday for £50 a night, but like you cost of getting this place is cheap so have booked this so so I can save £70 on beer and women. Nice!!!

[Welshy40]

For everyone's information,

As some will know the invitations have gone out this week for the Petit race.
As it stands the meeting will be held at Moto Arena, if this is not possible by the time of the meeting or at least a month before then it will move to our other venue which is 10 mins away. We have kept everything in place so people booking hotels etc will have no need to change. The meeting will be held around Silverstone/Northampton area so i advise you book hotels around these areas.

With regard to the Dboots tyres this is nothing to do with us, but i believe they are supporting the event.

The other venue is just off J15 on the M1.

Sadly there is nothing more we can do at this moment, but we will deliver an awesome Petit Race.

Looking forward to it, unsure as to why Nicolas chose these tires but is possible that they are sponsering the event and makes sense to do that even though they arent the best, but do hope that the track is the same as per all the last Petit events, 85% carpet. Please confirm that this is the case as a lot of us may not pay or go if its not. :thumbsup:

[freddie]

hi can anyone enter this event ??

[pugs]

hi can anyone enter this event ??

yeah, at the beginning of october;)

[GRIFF55]

Room prices are shooting up!
Are the venues warm inside, that's all I'm worried about really. Showtime, c'mon son, won't be the same without you and the uk team manager there!!
I'm working on Belsten ;-))

[Nicolas Petit]

Looking forward to it, unsure as to why Nicolas chose these tires but is possible that they are sponsering the event and makes sense to do that even though they arent the best, but do hope that the track is the same as per all the last Petit events, 85% carpet. Please confirm that this is the case as a lot of us may not pay or go if its not. :thumbsup:

Team DUrango is the Main sponsor of the event for 2012 and consequently Dboots tires will be official tyres of the event.
I've changed nothing in my organisation, carpet will be at 90% minimum and a sliperry part as usual. (or 100% carpet, i'm not closed on that and let this part to the hosted club and drivers but all I decided will be respecte as each year since 2006.
I can understand your questions but trust me as I trust to Moto-Arena and Siverstone club.

Details are online and will be open to all drivers from 1st october (if places will be available - I'm sure some of you get them as I read some post from invited drivers who don't want honore its) - Just be patient the 1st october :thumbsup:

Have a good weekend,

[NitroArgi]

Hello all,

Will they sell the dboots tires on the venue or will I have to buy them in advance???

[Welshy40]

Team DUrango is the Main sponsor of the event for 2012 and consequently Dboots tires will be official tyres of the event.
I've changed nothing in my organisation, carpet will be at 90% minimum and a sliperry part as usual. (or 100% carpet, i'm not closed on that and let this part to the hosted club and drivers but all I decided will be respecte as each year since 2006.
I can understand your questions but trust me as I trust to Moto-Arena and Siverstone club.

Details are online and will be open to all drivers from 1st october (if places will be available - I'm sure some of you get them as I read some post from invited drivers who don't want honore its) - Just be patient the 1st october :thumbsup:

Have a good weekend,

Nicolas,

Im there anyway mate, and please make sure you bring the models over to say hello, or like last time put them by me in the final to distract me.

[Welshy40]

Hello all,

Will they sell the dboots tires on the venue or will I have to buy them in advance???

Buy them in advance.

[michaelt4]

what inserts work best in the dboots on carpet:confused:????????

[Welshy40]

Answer Blues are what I am using.

[The Chef]

I Want to go:)

Is it 2wd one day and 4wd the next?

[JCJC]

I Want to go:)

Is it 2wd one day and 4wd the next?

Last years was, Jimmy's report = http://www.oople.com/rc/photos/petit2011/index.html

[showtime]

Room prices are shooting up!
Are the venues warm inside, that's all I'm worried about really. Showtime, c'mon son, won't be the same without you and the uk team manager there!!
I'm working on Belsten ;-))

officially binned off from this end. its all about offroad wars at maritime for us now. :)

[Belsten]

officially binned off from this end. its all about offroad wars at maritime for us now. :)

see you there big fella :thumbsup::thumbsup:

[showtime]

see you there big fella :thumbsup::thumbsup:


just pm'd which hotel ;)

[panch]

Hotel booked :thumbsup:

Prenmier inn Silverstone - £48 total for both nights so not that expensive ?

[AmiSMB]

Just hope then it is still near Silverstone :)

[super__dan]

Yeah I've not booked anything as surely there is no point until the venue is announced, or have I missed something since Moto Arena closed?

[Dudders]

Yeah I've not booked anything as surely there is no point until the venue is announced, or have I missed something since Moto Arena closed?

It's my understanding that although MA is closed, it is open for special events, ie PetitRC et el.....

[GRIFF55]

How much is the entry for this meeting, I can't remember or see it anywhere?
Cheers

[arny]

42eur one class, 52eur two classes, 62 eur 3 classes

[PaulUpton]

so thats £36 if you only want to do the one class :o

[Gonky]

Yeah I've not booked anything as surely there is no point until the venue is announced, or have I missed something since Moto Arena closed?

It was said in a post on the first page by spenner that if it's not at Moto Arena then it will be at their other venue which is 10mins away from Moto Arena so any hotel for one will be suitable for the other! :thumbsup:

[super__dan]

Thanks all, my bad.

[Dudders]

General sign ups now Mr P?

[mikeyscott]

General sign ups now Mr P?

Yup the entry form is now visiable on the website

[Nicolas Petit]

General sign ups now Mr P?

Yes! Just have a look to PETITRC website.

[Adam F]

Does the £36 per class include control tyres? :eh?:

[Nicolas Petit]

Does the £36 per class include control tyres? :eh?:

No

Please have a look to the race website and read the "news/talk" part AND "rule" part. All your answers are certainly inside otherwise use the news/talk part to ask me.

thank you of your attention and have a good weekend.

[tellor]

£36 for the day for 1 class with no tyres included in the race fee. WOW!

bet you get a T-shirt that no one will wear though!

What makes this event more expeensive than all the others we raced at this year, the F345's and F2/juniors/vets were a £5 weren't they? and they were great weekends

Oople was a bit dearer but that was well worth the money

[Welshy40]

The question is how many times have you got the chance to rub shoulders with the best in europe and the world (several drivers last year where worlds A finalists and winners) on the rostrum. You dont get that at the f's event.

[Adam F]

Not sure thats worth the premium, the chances of me racing against any of the top flight are tiny.... (and if I did I would just get destroyed)

There has been worlds level bods at MA before during a normal club night and it made no difference to my night at all..

[ghostdogg]

As much as I do want to do this event and have registered! I have been struggling to justify the price!
Maybe the price is set to stop people my standard from entering!
It's over 300% more than your usual race!!!!
Decisions decisions!!!

[ghostdogg]

Ps when the deadline on knowing where it's going to be held?

[Dudders]

Yes it's higher than most but it should be a cracker.... how, IMHO ALL race fees are two low considering the time and investment related to running a club/meeting.

[James]

Yes it's higher than most but it should be a cracker.... how, IMHO ALL race fees are two low considering the time and investment related to running a club/meeting.


That is DEFINATELY true.. Putting race meetings on is so marginal and costs keep going up..

[Adam F]

Just seems odd that the Silverstone lads ran some awesome weekend meetings at MA, with mental tracks for £10, yet for Petit its £36....

Difficult to justify that....

[mattybucks]

Just seems odd that the Silverstone lads ran some awesome weekend meetings at MA, with mental tracks for £10, yet for Petit its £36....

Difficult to justify that....

Hi mate, you can run at my place for £36 including a set of tyres if you want?:thumbsup:

[JCJC]

The past UK (and possibly the French) Petit meetings have been in the same ballpark price wise so its not a surprise. I am sure it will be well attended and a great event, grab it while you can and enjoy.

[Adam F]

Ta matt, I will!

[Robocop]

Like people say it is a little high but i will never go to a worlds but it will be good and i can drive there and know it will be dry

[jonathan may]

its only once a year small price to pay for a good time cant wait for january

[Smartalec]

From a personal point of view, the £36 cost would be much less of an issue if I knew where I was going to be racing. Can't justify paying ANY amount of money to race at an undisclosed venue, I'm not interested in racing "somewhere off junction 15" so I'll not be bothering :wtf:

[chuckie stella]

There has been worlds level bods at MA before during a normal club night and it made no difference to my night at all..[/QUOTE]

Cheers, buddy!!! :woot::p:woot:

[chuckie stella]

From a personal point of view, the £36 cost would be much less of an issue if I knew where I was going to be racing. Can't justify paying ANY amount of money to race at an undisclosed venue, I'm not interested in racing "somewhere off junction 15" so I'll not be bothering :wtf:

I'm sorry you feel this way mate, but I understand. although you know the whole MA situation has been out of our hands. We have been given false promises week in week out so the SRCMCC committee will be making a decision at the end of the week whether its MA or not and then release the alternative venue!

[GRIFF55]

End of the week will be nice to have a venue:thumbsup:
Good work guys.

[Smartalec]

I'm sorry you feel this way mate, but I understand. although you know the whole MA situation has been out of our hands. We have been given false promises week in week out so the SRCMCC committee will be making a decision at the end of the week whether its MA or not and then release the alternative venue!

Look forward to finding out where its going to be so I can make up my mind whether I think it's worth entering (if there is space then of course) ;)

[hotrodchris]

Paid my entry and still waiting to here the venue?

[Smartalec]

I'm sorry you feel this way mate, but I understand. although you know the whole MA situation has been out of our hands. We have been given false promises week in week out so the SRCMCC committee will be making a decision at the end of the week whether its MA or not and then release the alternative venue!

Any news on this mystery venue yet? Would be nice to know where it's going to be, i'm sure Nicholas Petit would like to know too ;o)

[mikeyscott]

My thoughts too so I can book at hotel. I know people have said it won't be far, but I'm wanting to get the hotel booking right first time.

[njc11]

yeah it would be nice... i already booked somewhere as it was cheap!

Just hope its not going to be miles away from Moto Arena..

Any ideas guys?? Is it this new indoor venue youve found for your tuesday nights?

:thumbsup:

[carlin]

:pyeah it would be nice... i already booked somewhere as it was cheap!

Just hope its not going to be miles away from Moto Arena..

Any ideas guys?? Is it this new indoor venue youve found for your tuesday nights?

:thumbsup:

Yeah Nick booked you hotel but it's actually going to be up North closer to home lol!!!!! :p

[chuckie stella]

:p

Yeah Nick booked you hotel but it's actually going to be up North closer to home lol!!!!! :p

Obviously you know something I don't.

[mikeyscott]

Obviously you know something I don't.

If it moves way up North I'll be expecting a refund I'm afraid.

[Dudders]

Just booked my hotel in Stockport :thumbsup:

[chuckie stella]

Right chaps,

I have been quiet thus far regarding the venue of the Petit because it is Mr Petit's event not Silverstone RCMCC's.

We have been in close contact with Nicolas over the past months on a regular basis and even more so over the past couple of weeks as I'm sure many of you are aware.

We as a club were asked to RUN the event and the VENUE was agreed with MA so it's not our fault they have let us all down. We have exhausted every avenue and invested much personal time searching everywhere for a new (suitable) venue to host the event at. The reason we decided to try and assist is because Nicolas and our club didn't get the final decision about MA until last week because we were promised by Silverstone Circuit that they would let us use the Venue regardless of MA being involved or not. They changed their plans late last week due to BUSINESS REASONS!!! As I mentioned we have another venue in line, however we're dealing with a multi national company and things move slowly in these circles. We wanted the chance regardless of MA's involvement to host such a prestigious event even if at a great financial loss to our club!!!

So again, I'm sorry if you feel like you have been ill-treated or kept waiting. I didn't want to get involved in giving possible wrong information when I feel we as a club shouldn't post anything regarding Mr Petit's event without it coming from him first.

It is only natural that he has probably asked other venue's/clubs as some of you're hinting at and that is fine. I feel we've done everything possible to make sure this event is as fantastic as the past years that I've been fortunate to attend.

Matt Owen
SRCMCC Chairman

[mikeyscott]

Fair play Matt for being open about it :thumbsup: - Fingers crossed then.

[hotrodchris]

oh well keep waiting still 3 months for something to get sorted. hopefully not too far north

[carlin]

Obviously you know something I don't.

Don't worry just winding Nick up as he is very well organised guy :thumbsup: , like to ruin his schedule thats all bless him!!!!! :wub

[tony12795]

Ha ha

U only paid £5 per night......... :woot:

yeah it would be nice... i already booked somewhere as it was cheap!

Just hope its not going to be miles away from Moto Arena..

Any ideas guys?? Is it this new indoor venue youve found for your tuesday nights?

:thumbsup:

[njc11]

Ha ha

U only paid £5 per night......... :woot:

£13.50 to be exact!!! :p youget your top decks ok mate?

I just want to know where its going to be.. as does everyone else! its 3 months away....

Is it going to be at the same venue as the Indoor Finals which were sorted yesterday?

Its not much to ask to give us an idea so we can make plans!

:thumbsup:

[tony12795]

Agreed.

[chuckie stella]

£13.50 to be exact!!! :p youget your top decks ok mate?

I just want to know where its going to be.. as does everyone else! its 3 months away....

Is it going to be at the same venue as the Indoor Finals which were sorted yesterday?

Its not much to ask to give us an idea so we can make plans!

:thumbsup:

I would like to think you know me well enough mate to tell you if that was the case. Unfortunately the Petit date isn't available at our new venue otherwise yes it would be.

The Venue we're in talks with is about 15-20 mins from MA as originally promised, however can't disclose address at request of property owners.

[njc11]

Appreciated Matt...

But consider everyone else??? People need to make arrangements etc.

Ive booked Travelodge at Silverstone which was the closest you could probably get to MA... ok it was cheap.. but im still going to have to get up earlier and travel a distance which kind of defeats the object of cheap accomodation... for a cheap weekend.. Im having to watch my finances at the moment and im sure im not alone... Its a good 2 1/2 drive for me (fuel costs), plus entry so all the extras start to add up.. :(

You cant disclose an address??? sounds a bit bizarre!

[chuckie stella]

Appreciated Matt...

But consider everyone else??? People need to make arrangements etc.

Ive booked Travelodge at Silverstone which was the closest you could probably get to MA... ok it was cheap.. but im still going to have to get up earlier and travel a distance which kind of defeats the object of cheap accomodation... for a cheap weekend.. Im having to watch my finances at the moment and im sure im not alone... Its a good 2 1/2 drive for me (fuel costs), plus entry so all the extras start to add up.. :(

You cant disclose an address??? sounds a bit bizarre!

Nic,

I'm sorry, mate. Its a simple request from the land owner. Its a secure site which we have to gain permission and be escorted to even view!

We have thought about everyone else way before ourselves as this is by no means easy for us to do if successful with the venue. We have to build a venue from an empty shell and will probably cost our club in excess of £2000 which we've worked bloody hard to save for our outdoor track. I will also have to take at least a week off of work to set this up and I'm self employed. It's been made harder by trying to keep the venue that suits our requirement as close as possible to MA for people like yourself.

I hope it works and have more information shortly.

Matt

[Robocop]

Same boat here to if nothing announced soon will want a refund sorry

[Smartalec]

All entrants will receive a brown envelope through the post with the instructions, then you will have to read them and destroy all evidence. You will have to drive to a set location where you will all be put into black vans with no windows, blindfolded and then driven to the location.

After the event you will be given a pill, you will then wake up back in your car with no memory of it ever happening :woot:

The truth is out there .............. ;)

[Gonky]

After the event you will be given a pill, you will then wake up back in your car with no memory of it ever happening :woot:

That could be handy if you had shocking results on either day! :thumbsup:

[Dudders]

I'll stay registered for now... but Fancy the Silverstone bash.... won't be allowed two pass outs in Feb for racing though :cry:. Will have to choose...

[Northern Monkey]

All entrants will receive a brown envelope through the post with the instructions, then you will have to read them and destroy all evidence. You will have to drive to a set location where you will all be put into black vans with no windows, blindfolded and then driven to the location.

After the event you will be given a pill, you will then wake up back in your car with no memory of it ever happening :woot:

The truth is out there .............. ;)


Nearly fell off my chair laughing :D:D:D:D:D

It is starting to feel like a mystery tour, hope everything works out soon.:thumbsup:

[Dudders]

Looks like ARDENT.... according to FB...

[Gonky]

Looks like ARDENT.... according to FB...

Also on the Petit RC webiste as well...

http://www.petitrc.com/_forumphp/showthread.php?t=60664

[Northern Monkey]

Only one problem with Ardent looks like they have an event on the 15th Jan.

"15th January 2012 - World GT, F1 and Pan Series Round 4 (With Supporting Classes for Mardaves and Minis)"

Do you think they would change the date of Petit? That would really annoy people that have booked hotels already.

The mystery continues...:o

[Dudders]

Hmmmmm :cry::cry::cry::cry:

[mattybucks]

Taken from the Petit website :-(

We have been in close contact with Nicolas over the past months on a regular basis and even more so over the past couple of weeks as I'm sure many of you are aware.

We as a club were asked to RUN the event and the VENUE was agreed with MA so it's not our fault they have let us all down. We have exhausted every avenue and invested much personal time searching everywhere for a new (suitable) venue to host the event at. The reason we decided to try and assist is because Nicolas and our club didn't get the final decision about MA until last week because we were promised by Silverstone Circuit that they would let us use the Venue regardless of MA being involved or not. They changed their plans late last week due to BUSINESS REASONS!!! As I mentioned we have another venue in line, however we're dealing with a multi national company and things move slowly in these circles. We wanted the chance regardless of MA's involvement to host such a prestigious event even if at a great financial loss to our club!!!

So again, I'm sorry if you feel like you have been ill-treated or kept waiting. I didn't want to get involved in giving possible wrong information when I feel we as a club shouldn't post anything regarding Mr Petit's event without it coming from him first.

It is only natural that he has probably asked other venue's/clubs as some of you're hinting at and that is fine. I feel we've done everything possible to make sure this event is as fantastic as the past years that I've been fortunate to attend.

Matt Owen
SRCMCC Chairman

Due to some problems with MA and other "secured" venue closest Silverstone, I would like to announce you today that the 6th edition of the PETITRC RACE ( ^^ name of the race) will be back to.... ARDENT RACEWAY at Kings Newton in Derbyshire.

If some of registered drivers want be refund, it will be possible. Just send me an email.

Roll on ARDENT RACEWAY! http://www.petitrc.com/_forumphp/images/smilies/yolks/whistle.png

Some places are available yet but not for a long time. Remeber you, this 5th edition was FULL and some of you stayed at home. Wake up!!

[Smartalec]

Area 51 Northampton can stand down now :woot:

[mikeyscott]

Think I'll do the other event than PetitRC. So at least I'll save some money!

[mattybucks]

All we need now is a "I'm not going to Petit race" on the same date in the Silverstone area. Who else is up for it?

[mikeyscott]

All we need now is a "I'm not going to Petit race" on the same date in the Silverstone area. Who else is up for it?

To be honest, what will that achieve other then tensions between the various parties.

[mattybucks]

Well it'll give all those that can't get refunds on the accomodation booked somewhere to race. Just an idea that's all, as I recall that several people were not happy after last years event.

[Nick]

I just had an email from petit rc saying its at ardent on the 14th and 15th of Jan!

[hotrodchris]

Have to consider my options in regards a refund against travel costs for a days racing

[chuckie stella]

Right folks,

As most of you already know the Petit venue has changed. I had the delight of finding out the same way as you via the competitor email. Thanks for that Nicolas!

Thank you to all those that believed we would deliver as we always do, we appreciate your support. We hope to be announcing another event (possibly at area 51!!) over the weekend.

Watch this space!!! :thumbsup:

Cheers,

Matt

[chuckie stella]

Area 51 Northampton can stand down now :woot:

LOL. Thanks for all your ongoing support as always, mate.

[Adam Skelding]

The controlled tyre for the Petit Race will be the new dBoots NanoByte tyre.
A tyre we have been working on specifically for the Euro indoor scene. The tyre has proved really good in testing. They've been run on numerous tracks on the Prima Felt GT carpet. Those who have seen them know how good they are.

[KevLee]

Right folks,

As most of you already know the Petit venue has changed. I had the delight of finding out the same way as you via the competitor email. Thanks for that Nicolas!

Thank you to all those that believed we would deliver as we always do, we appreciate your support. We hope to be announcing another event (possibly at area 51!!) over the weekend.

Watch this space!!! :thumbsup:

Cheers,

Matt

I'm surprised it was taken out of your hands so abruptly... especially as you were so close to confirming the new venue. I know how much work you and the Silverstone team were putting in to secure an alternative, so I just don't understand why the decision was made by Nicholas to shift it 150 miles away. I can't be the only one that had already made accommodation arrangements can I?

I've cancelled my Petit entry and will be spending a relaxing weekend in the Towcester Travelodge unless an alternative race meeting is organised (please) :)

[mattybucks]

Come on Matt "Not the Petit Race 2011" if you don't run it I will!!!!

[GRIFF55]

Grrrrrr

[Gaz_Stanton]

Come on Matt "Not the Petit Race 2011" if you don't run it I will!!!!

"Grande 2012"?... :D

[GRIFF55]

....

[mikeyscott]

I've cancelled my entry along with SteveB's just too much further up for us.

[spenner]

As the venue Silverstone was waiting confirmation for, was given today!!! We now have a very large venue, has to be paid for!! Now, we can't fill it with clay (before anyone ask's) but!!!

Astro, concrete, grass ??? Large jumps etc... indoors ???

Would people be interested..

I will setup a page for this as ideas would be good ?? need them quick.

2 day meeting or one ??

Answers on a postcard

[mikeyscott]

As the venue Silverstone was waiting for confirmation from was given today!!! We now have a very large venue, has to be paid for!! Now, we can't fill it with clay (before anyone ask's) but!!!

Astro, concrete, grass ??? Large jumps etc... indoors ???

Would people be interested..

I will setup a page for this as ideas would be good ?? need them quick.

2 day meeting or one ??

Answers on a postcard

Hang on so PetitRC have moved the venue even though Silverstone has confirmed the venue - WTF?

I'll speak to a few TORCH crew.

[jaydits]

I've cancelled my Petit entry and will be spending a relaxing weekend in the Towcester Travelodge unless an alternative race meeting is organised (please) :)

i will be spending my weekend too at the travelodge pffff stupid me by not taking the 2 pound more for insurance so cant get a refund
would be our first race in england
to bad

[mikeyscott]

i will be spending my weekend too at the travelodge pffff stupid me by not taking the 2 pound more for insurance so cant get a refund
would be our first race in england
to bad

http://www.oople.com/forums/showthread.php?t=83599

[jaydits]

http://www.oople.com/forums/showthread.php?t=83599

thanks i wil take a note on this
my son wanted to race against al the fast drivers to see where he is standing so i thought the petit was the way to go not to far drive from the ferry to bad
wel maybe just go and have a destress weekend with the kids then

thanks again
joey

just looked it up and its an hour drive from our hotel hmmm difficould

[Col]

The thing that worries me most?

This post:http://www.petitrc.com/_forumphp/showpost.php?p=451014&postcount=1 by nicolas petit confirming the venue as Ardent was made 20 days ago.

[bigred5765]

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[PaulUpton]

The thing that worries me most?

This post:http://www.petitrc.com/_forumphp/showpost.php?p=451014&postcount=1 by nicolas petit confirming the venue as Ardent was made 20 days ago.

The original post to that had moto arena on it. It has been edited with ardent banner on now

[mikeyscott]

Can people post when they get their refund please. New location makes it too expensive for me.

[PaulUpton]

Can people post when they get their refund please. New location makes it too expensive for me.

I got mine a few hours after requesting it

[njc11]

Good news on getting the venue... but what i cant quite get my head round is the fact its been so secret and know one at all has been forth coming in info, especially when you have plenty of european visitors coming who need to make plans etc..

(its been common knowledge for a hell of a long time that MA would be a no no... so why has everything been left till the last minute... this is what it seems like!)

Then as soon as Nicolas announces a change of venue all of a sudden, you have your venue confirmed?? Is it me or what??

If the venue is now confirmed then you can share the location?

I can totally understand Nicolas's decison for changing the venue, as nothing had been confirmed he had to think of others, as everyone especially the overseas visitors need to make plans because as we all know things get more expensive nearer the date and booked up..

I booked my Towcester Travelodge ages ago and got it for £13.50 a night.. bargain!

Im just glad something is now set in stone... i would love to attend your new venue but have already booked and paid for petit and as Ardent is just over an hour away for me its a no brainer for me...

I dont think starting an anti-petit race thread is going to help anyone!

Its Toy Car Racing!

[mattybucks]

It's not an anti-petit race, it's a race meeting for all those who have booked hotels locally who will lose money as the hotels will not issue refunds.

All the other people like myself live locally, and support Silverstone regulary.

Good news on getting the venue... but what i cant quite get my head round is the fact its been so secret and know one at all has been forth coming in info, especially when you have plenty of european visitors coming who need to make plans etc..

(its been common knowledge for a hell of a long time that MA would be a no no... so why has everything been left till the last minute... this is what it seems like!)

Then as soon as Nicolas announces a change of venue all of a sudden, you have your venue confirmed?? Is it me or what??

If the venue is now confirmed then you can share the location?

I can totally understand Nicolas's decison for changing the venue, as nothing had been confirmed he had to think of others, as everyone especially the overseas visitors need to make plans because as we all know things get more expensive nearer the date and booked up..

I booked my Towcester Travelodge ages ago and got it for £13.50 a night..

Im just glad something is now set in stone... i would love to attend your new venue but have already booked and paid for petit and as Ardent is just over an hour away for me its a no brainer for me...

I dont think starting an anti-petit race thread is going to help anyone!

Its Toy Car Racing!

[PaulUpton]

Not sure if this is aimed at me nick but I haven't been involved with the organisation of the new Silverstone venues due to family problems.

However I know matt on John were working hard to find venues which they have now done. Matt told everyone to be patient and I'm sure he said somewhere that a venue would be announced this week. As all the Silverstone committee found out the venue had changed along with everyone else today at the same time the venue matt was looking at was confirmed. obviously it's nicolas event and he made the final decision on the venue, wether people think its right or not it was Nicholas decision.

All I know is the venue was about 20 minutes from Silverstone. As for the other meeting being talked about (that's all it is at the minute) the club have a venue we need to use, matt has worked hard to get the venue so makes ence to use it,


Good news on getting the venue... but what i cant quite get my head round is the fact its been so secret and know one at all has been forth coming in info, especially when you have plenty of european visitors coming who need to make plans etc..

(its been common knowledge for a hell of a long time that MA would be a no no... so why has everything been left till the last minute... this is what it seems like!)

Then as soon as Nicolas announces a change of venue all of a sudden, you have your venue confirmed?? Is it me or what??

If the venue is now confirmed then you can share the location?

I can totally understand Nicolas's decison for changing the venue, as nothing had been confirmed he had to think of others, as everyone especially the overseas visitors need to make plans because as we all know things get more expensive nearer the date and booked up..

I booked my Towcester Travelodge ages ago and got it for £13.50 a night..

Im just glad something is now set in stone... i would love to attend your new venue but have already booked and paid for petit and as Ardent is just over an hour away for me its a no brainer for me...

I dont think starting an anti-petit race thread is going to help anyone!

Its Toy Car Racing!

[spenner]

Good news on getting the venue... but what i cant quite get my head round is the fact its been so secret and know one at all has been forth coming in info, especially when you have plenty of european visitors coming who need to make plans etc..

(its been common knowledge for a hell of a long time that MA would be a no no... so why has everything been left till the last minute... this is what it seems like!)

Then as soon as Nicolas announces a change of venue all of a sudden, you have your venue confirmed?? Is it me or what??

If the venue is now confirmed then you can share the location?

I can totally understand Nicolas's decison for changing the venue, as nothing had been confirmed he had to think of others, as everyone especially the overseas visitors need to make plans because as we all know things get more expensive nearer the date and booked up..

I booked my Towcester Travelodge ages ago and got it for £13.50 a night..

Im just glad something is now set in stone... i would love to attend your new venue but have already booked and paid for petit and as Ardent is just over an hour away for me its a no brainer for me...

I dont think starting an anti-petit race thread is going to help anyone!

Its Toy Car Racing!

Let's hang on a minute.....

Firstly, we (SRCMCC) are not starting any anti Petit race thread. Also the only people who knew what was officially happening to Moto Arena were (Silverstone circuit) who own the facility. And they were the people i myself was dealing with direct, they was 95% sure there would be no issue.
Then 2 weeks ago they emailed to say it was finished (the same day it was announced on TV the Silverstone/tresham college are going to build a motorsports college) on the site which MA sits on. Perhaps that is why they didn't tell us straight away ??? RC event worth £800 or something worth millions!!!

Silverstone club took on the event that was given to MA and have worked very hard to secure a good enough venue. And it was confirmed today... again another multi million pound company who owns it, but they have agreed to support us. So we now have a venue, and rather than letting money go up in smoke, we are looking to do something for the people who have booked hotels/don't want to travel to Ardent etc.. What people decide to do is up to them.

After all it's toy car racing

[njc11]

Paul,

Its not aimed at anyone! im just voiceing what im sure lot of people are thinking...

As ive said its abit of a coincedence...

THe venue you have secured is something that could be massive and certainly somewhere i would like to visit!

Im well aware of all the hard work all you folk put into a meeting and a venue.. ive done it and still doing it, albeit just for the indoor season!

As im sure you were aware Chadderton or Worksop where ready to host the indoor finals... not this time, but maybe next! :thumbsup:

Jon your sarcastic digs always make me chuckle lol! :woot:

After all it's toy car racing

Not sure if this is aimed at me nick but I haven't been involved with the organisation of the new Silverstone venues due to family problems.

However I know matt on John were working hard to find venues which they have now done. Matt told everyone to be patient and I'm sure he said somewhere that a venue would be announced this week. As all the Silverstone committee found out the venue had changed along with everyone else today at the same time the venue matt was looking at was confirmed. obviously it's nicolas event and he made the final decision on the venue, wether people think its right or not it was Nicholas decision.

All I know is the venue was about 20 minutes from Silverstone. As for the other meeting being talked about (that's all it is at the minute) the club have a venue we need to use, matt has worked hard to get the venue so makes ence to use it,

[chuckie stella]

Good news on getting the venue... but what i cant quite get my head round is the fact its been so secret and know one at all has been forth coming in info, especially when you have plenty of european visitors coming who need to make plans etc..

(its been common knowledge for a hell of a long time that MA would be a no no... so why has everything been left till the last minute... this is what it seems like!)

Then as soon as Nicolas announces a change of venue all of a sudden, you have your venue confirmed?? Is it me or what??

If the venue is now confirmed then you can share the location?

I can totally understand Nicolas's decison for changing the venue, as nothing had been confirmed he had to think of others, as everyone especially the overseas visitors need to make plans because as we all know things get more expensive nearer the date and booked up..

I booked my Towcester Travelodge ages ago and got it for £13.50 a night.. bargain!

Im just glad something is now set in stone... i would love to attend your new venue but have already booked and paid for petit and as Ardent is just over an hour away for me its a no brainer for me...

I dont think starting an anti-petit race thread is going to help anyone!

Its Toy Car Racing!

Its Toy Car Racing![/QUOTE]

Hi Nic,

I didn't want to get in to this really, however I was awaiting your input!

This may seem coincidence to you, but please just take my word for it as final that we were asked to keep the venue a secret (people have forgotten what secret means) regarding location and we did just that. After reacting rather aggressively (and getting an earful from the wife!) regarding the news about the change of petit venue, I received a call from my contact 2 hours later saying 'all done' and we're having final walk round tomorrow. We did make this very clear to the people that needed to know and I apologise that you weren't on the list!

Think John has explained about MA, although I'm sure your information is much more accurate :confused:

Matt

[spenner]

Jon your sarcastic digs always make me chuckle lol! :woot:


:):):):)

[njc11]

Hi Nic,

I didn't want to get in to this really, however I was awaiting your input!

This may seem coincidence to you, but please just take my word for it as final that we were asked to keep the venue a secret (people have forgotten what secret means) regarding location and we did just that. After reacting rather aggressively (and getting an earful from the wife!) regarding the news about the change of petit venue, I received a call from my contact 2 hours later saying 'all done' and we're having final walk round tomorrow. We did make this very clear to the people that needed to know and I apologise that you weren't on the list!

Think John has explained about MA, although I'm sure your information is much more accurate :confused:

Matt

Matt,

As ive just said above.. im only voiceing what alot of people are thinking and talking about.

No digs at anyone... not criticising anyone.. i appreciate all the hard work you lot put in!

Just felt like Nicolas was being targetted when he was put in a very difficult situation.

Cheers
Nick
:thumbsup:

P.S. Moto Arena info has been floating about all over the web..so i think most had seen the writing on the wall ages ago.. i was hopeing they were wrong as i never raced there :( tracks looked awesome! :thumbsup:

[chuckie stella]

His choice not mine! Don't want to discuss any further on here. I wasn't even consulted after busting balls trying to assist along with other members!! What's done is done.

[chuckie stella]

P.S. Moto Arena info has been floating about all over the web..so i think most had seen the writing on the wall ages ago.. i was hopeing they were wrong as i never raced there :( tracks looked awesome! :thumbsup:

Sorry, you're right about this, however we were dealing direct with Silverstoane Circuit and you couldn't have possibly known the information we were given up until 2 weeks ago!
Matt

[njc11]

Matt,

What ever you and the others do with this venue is bound to be a success.. and it doesnt go unnoticed all that you do either.

You will be rewarded im sure with a successfull meeting which i would imagine will lead to another awesome indoor series which i would hope to attend!
:thumbsup::thumbsup:

[njc11]

Sorry, you're right about this, however we were dealing direct with Silverstoane Circuit and you couldn't have possibly known the information we were given up until 2 weeks ago!
Matt

Dangleing carrotts were they??? been there, done that, got the t-shirts mate :(

[mekios]

Coming from Greece for this event. The difference to us is some 100 miles driving a car having the steering wheel on the right on the left lane. Won't harm us much... Ardent here we come!

[Welshy40]

Im considering not going. Bit dissapointed with the way its been handled and that its back there in Ardent.

[showtime]

its a bit of a shame really as the 2 at Maritime were great:thumbsup:

i scratched this one from the calendar at the first hint of an unconfirmed venue:bored:

i guess thats why we've all booked in for the Offroad wars meeting in february instead ;)

[Welshy40]

Ive emailed Nicolas asking for a full refund. Im not too happy that the venue has changed from Silverstione to Ardent at the last minute, which lets face it was not as fantastic as the last event at maritime. Its too far for me to go to. Gutted.

[budgio]

Ive emailed Nicolas asking for a full refund. Im not too happy that the venue has changed from Silverstione to Ardent at the last minute, which lets face it was not as fantastic as the last event at maritime. Its too far for me to go to. Gutted.

Yep, same here.
I emailed about 3 days ago but havent heard anything back. :(
Has anyone actually been refunded yet?

[mikeyscott]

Yes I have, on Friday.

[RobW]

Just got refund - only asked on Friday so all good:)

Did not have a problem with it being at Ardent as I thought they did a really good job last year but I have non-refundable accommodation at Silverstone so new event there is brilliant.

Sure both events will be successes and if the entries for MK GP are any guide I would not be surprised if both events are full.

Rob

[Dudders]

Duff info

[mikeyscott]

Yup not a very well written email

Cancelled in the subject and Nicolas says, "Event Move to Ardent Racing Raceway". in the content

[hotrodchris]

Sent email to Nicholas last night after looking at all the options just too far to go for a days racing

[hazeandfizz]

Nick,

got my refund within 12 hours, sure it will be fine. You doing the Silverstone event now?

Jimbo.

Yep, same here.
I emailed about 3 days ago but havent heard anything back. :(
Has anyone actually been refunded yet?

[Nicolas Petit]

I just would like to add some words about my decision and why the PETITRC RACE is moved to Ardent:

I’m the first very disappointed with that ! I lost ALSO my 4 nights hotel (no refund!).

I trust to Silverstone members and when Jon Spencer told me Moto-Arena is not sure, he told me all the time “don’t worry we have another venue” and I said OK at the end of September.
Jon told me he visited this new venue and explain me that is great, huge, etc. I said to him "OK we will do there!"
BUT the 1st mistake was they didn’t have the idea to ask the price of this venue and when I decided to go there, Jon told me £4000 for the venue 15 days ago. He told me he will negociate with the chairman and let me then without news during 10 days. I emailed and emailed… but no replies. And on last wednesday I catched him on FB and asked him one more time what's news, what's problems and he told me, the price is now £6000 !!!!!!! Well I trust to Silverstone with their “secured venue” since september and the result: NOTHING was secured! How I must pay £6000 now?????
From this moment, I told to Jon that I will look for another venue (Ardent or others venue) because I lost many time and a big event like the PETITRC take a lot of time to prepare. (I've a family, childrens, a job, 1 website and not often at home also). Jon told me they are looking for 1 another venue who seems huge but on Wednesday evening, nothing was also secured from his side and he wait for also some news and doesn't know when he will get these news (like other venue at £6000 that it takes 15 days).
He proposes me also to move dates to 7th and 8th of January for a venue that they found. But I refused and explained that some people have booked in planes and hotels and I wanted NOT that all of people lost all of that.

Then I told him you look for from your side and I look for my side.
Last Thursday Ardent replied me in first to accept to host the event like this year. And then I contacted Jon to inform of that.

I hope now that you can understand why I decided to move and find another “secured” venue myself. I trust to Jon and his club all the time but at 1 moment, you need to take a decision because nothing was. The event was/is in 2 months 1/2.

I lost also 4 hotel-nights non-refundable and like some of you, not very happy with that of course.

The PETITRC RACE at Ardent racing Raceway will be the last in England.

Thank you for all support some of you emailed,PM'ed ect.

Sorry for the inconveniences and thank you for your understanding.
I wishes you all the best to Everybody, I love your country and all people already met.

Have a good evening.
Best regards,
Nicolas Petit

[spenner]

Just like to say from me personally,

I am not going to point fingers etc.. as i believe the people that organise meetings for us RC racers, are heroes in our sport. SRCMCC do it for nothing, sometimes a loss, so i know first hand.

I think in some emails/messages between me and Nicolas there must have been some miss interpretation.
If anyone at any point wants facts etc i can show all emails and communication between myself, organisers, venues etc...

I am sure the Petit will be a success as normal where ever it is, and long may it continue.

John Spencer

[mikeyscott]

Indeed I expect both will be well attended.

[Welshy40]

I myself hace opted out due tO Ardent being chosen, however i must point out poor Nicolas has been at the brunt end of this, when in fact it wasnt his fault to start with. Maybe if he was informed from the start he wouldnt have had to do what he did. Still its going to be a great event and Nicolas i will get a good picture at the next event if at a different venue.

[tellor]

It's all about COMMUNICATION! and it looks like there has been none by either party here

Pettit man should have given deadlines for a venue with a back up as reserve

Silverstone should have never trusted mickey mouse and donald duck at Moto Arena

Having said that I have never been to a bad meeting run by the Silverstone crew, they put on a great job every single time, no matter where it is. They are racers and think like racers and put on a metting for racers.

Lesson learnt I hope

Area 51 for me

[michaelt4]

The controlled tyre for the Petit Race will be the new dBoots NanoByte tyre.
A tyre we have been working on specifically for the Euro indoor scene. The tyre has proved really good in testing. They've been run on numerous tracks on the Prima Felt GT carpet. Those who have seen them know how good they are.

What inserts work best in them? When will they be on sale?(rc disco) and will they be two compounds A and B?:confused:

[jonathan may]

Did petitrc change the dead line for canceling entrys. it did say december at one pint now 31st of october had a email saying no refund for you even tho i sent them a email on the 31st no wonder people are going elsewere

[Robocop]

Funny thing is i sent an email and nothing sent another today same email and got a response saying about deadline?

[freddie]

He won't reply to my emails or refund me :mad:

[mikeyscott]

The original email I got, no mention of a deadline...

Dear Friends,

Due to some problems, I would like to announce you today that the 6th edition of the PETITRC RACE ( ^^ name of the race) will be back to.... ARDENT RACEWAY at Kings Newton in Derbyshire. Dates are same: 14th & 15th of January 2012.

If some of registered drivers want be refund, it will be possible. Just send me an email asap.

Some places are available yet but not for a long time. Remeber you, this 5th edition was FULL and some of you stayed at home. Wake up to confirm!!
Roll on ARDENT RACEWAY! <image001.png>

Thank you for your interest and your fidelity to PETITRC.

Nicolas PETIT
Owner of PETITRC
http://www.petitrc.com - http://www.petitrc.fr
PETITRC RACE "Europe Tour": http://race.petitrc.com

[mikeyscott]

He won't reply to my emails or refund me :mad:

Get in contact with one of the sponsors?

Mr Petit, man up and do the right thing. You've moved it, people can't afford to book another hotel / location change therefore issue a refund...

[ravens]

Really I dont understand whats the point on all this.
Are you trying smashing petit race?is it because its on Ardent Raceway and you(british) dont like them?Or because main sponsor is Durango and not Schumacher?
Really I dont understand,the ones who should be very upset were European drivers and those aparently accepted the change without many issues arranged new hotels,will drive more on the wrong side of the road to get to new location...and so on.

Sorry for the post but thats enough.You dont want to attend a great event on your country for the 4th year,just dont go.

[njc11]

Im still going to Petit and looking forward to it as are many others..

Ive got a room booked for 2 nights at Silverstone Travelodge...this is of no use to me now... even if i changed my mind and did area 51 gp this would still be of no use to me as its 44mins 25 miles away from the new venue!

Considering we were told if Moto Arena wasnt available dont worry as the new venue is only 10 mins away still book accomodation etc so this wasnt true either?? Swings and roundabouts isnt it?

How much time should Nicolas give folk anyway?? People have obviously waited to see how popular Area51 and then made there decision to cancel??

As for the other thread about whos lost money... UNBELIEVABLE springs to mind!

Some people dont seem to realise how much is involved in stageing such a meeting.. most turn up, race, then go home!

Whether its Petit or Area51 or any club infact there is alot work done behind the scenes so i wish people would appreciate it instead of going on and on..

[panch]

Ive got a room booked for 2 nights at Silverstone Travelodge...this is of no use to me now... even if i changed my mind and did area 51 gp this would still be of no use to me as its 44mins 25 miles away from the new venue!

Considering we were told if Moto Arena wasnt available dont worry as the new venue is only 10 mins away still book accomodation etc so this wasnt true either?? Swings and roundabouts isnt it?

How much time should Nicolas give folk anyway?? People have obviously waited to see how popular Area51 and then made there decision to cancel??

As for the other thread about whos lost money... UNBELIEVABLE springs to mind!

Nick

Same here on the room, useless regardless. Especially as we were told it would be in the Northants area so we took that word and booked.

How much time should he give ? Good question, I would say as the venue has moved outside of what is a reasonable travelling distance from the hotels booked on a non refundable basis then there should not be a close date.

The fact remains that we booked in good faith to attend an event in that area, some may be able to afford to disregard the hotel and additional travelling cost but I for one cannot.

The area51 event i believe has spawned by the fact that petit cannot for whatever reason hold the event as promised in the original area and therefore many such as yourself are stuck with hotels that are now 25 miles from a venue or 150 miles from a venue and have to make a choice.

It definitely is swings and roundabouts but again I will not just lose money for something that has changed by no fault of my own.

As for the other thread, agree bit early to start ranting about who has lost what and as I replied Im sure Nicolas has plenty of people queuing to get into his great events and will gladly sort us out, I'm sure it's just a matter of time.

Not directed at you, just My two pence worth anyway, hoping Petit 2013 isn't too far away :thumbsup:

[Dudders]

Not directed at you, just My two pence worth anyway, hoping Petit 2013 isn't too far away :thumbsup:

I thinks it's the last time in the UK for it for quite some time.....

[Adam F]

Did petitrc change the dead line for canceling entrys. it did say december at one pint now 31st of october had a email saying no refund for you even tho i sent them a email on the 31st no wonder people are going elsewere

Yes they have, I have just had my refund refused saying that the deadline was the 31st of October..

Not only was this not mentioned in the original email, but the date shown on the petit website for refunds was the 17th of December.. (now changed)

I have already sent an email warning them how dodgy this is, but if I don't get my refund I will be discussing it in person with the organiser personally on the morning of the race.

For the record I have no agenda with Mr Petit, but this changing dates is just plain wrong...

[njc11]

I thinks it's the last time in the UK for it for quite some time.....

We'll have to see about that one! ;)

[Col]

The PETITRC RACE at Ardent racing Raceway will be the last in England.



We'll have to see about that one! ;)

Will we?:thumbsup:

[jonathan may]

well i will be contacting payapl tommorow and sort it out with them i dont here anything.

[David Church]

Im a bit confused by this thread now. The Petit race was going to be at MA, run by the Silverstone club, then the MA dropped out, The Silverstone club then said they would find another venue close by so people could stay at the hotel they already paid for. Then Silverstone club took ages tellin Nicolas if they had a venue, then when they did find a venue said it was 6k or something like that. Nicolas took the decision to move ot to Ardent so there was at least going to be a race. The Silverstone Club decided to have this Area 51 race on thee same day as the Petit race saying it wass only so people that already paid for hotels could still use them. Now people are slagging Nicolas off wanting a refund blaming him for the event moving??? Are you lot for real? Please tell me what Nicolas has done wrong.
Now a lot of people have booked in for this area51 race and booked hotels for a track thats never been raced on, a building thats never been used?
All this seems crazy to me.

[Col]

All good points, Dave.

As someone who has no intention of racing at either event I have to agree with you. The only problem I can see is that the cancellation date for a refund seems to have been changed - which is simply wrong in my opinion.

[JCJC]

The only problem I can see is that the cancellation date for a refund seems to have been changed - which is simply wrong in my opinion.

Agree, changing the date is wrong, not a cheap race fee to give away as a gift, be nice if Nicolas could rethink this one.

[David Church]

I understand what you guys are saying but all the anger seems to be pointed at Nicolas when it wasnt him that causec this problem.

Why hasnt it been said that Petit has been treated baddly by these clubs that agreed to hold his meeting.
Why hasnt anyone said how wrong it is to hold a meeting on the same day just to spite Petit Rc as being wrrong.
Why hasnt anyone said that the venue area 51 is at is miles away from where they saaid it would be, so like Nic said it would take him 45 minuetes to get to the venue from his hotel. I also believe the amount of people that had booked a hotel was a small proportion of people.

[tony12795]

DC Are you going to Petit ??

[David Church]

DC Are you going to Petit ??

I may do, havent decided yet.

[Sabesto]

I'd like to point out Towcester travelodge is 15 miles away, Silverstone village is 13 miles away from chipping warden the venue for the area 51 meeting. Not 25 miles that has been mis quoted on this thread.

[Adam F]

Are you lot for real? Please tell me what Nicolas has done wrong.

Try changing the published date for refunds without informing anyone? will that suffice?

[jonathan may]

i have recieved my refund from petitrc

[David Church]

Try changing the published date for refunds without informing anyone? will that suffice?


Not really as this has been going on for sometime and if you wanted a refund you should have done it ages ago.

[RudeTony]

Not really as this has been going on for sometime and if you wanted a refund you should have done it ages ago.

Not sure I agree with you DC.
If the cancellation date is 'X' then you have till then to cancel.
Many would know this and may wanted to see how things pan out.
It is a big shame that there has been this misunderstanding.
I can't find an excuse for moving the cancellation date though!!!!

[David Church]

Not sure I agree with you DC.
If the cancellation date is 'X' then you have till then to cancel.
Many would know this and may wanted to see how things pan out.
It is a big shame that there has been this misunderstanding.
I can't find an excuse for moving the cancellation date though!!!!


I never even knew there was a cancellation date as I hadnt entered. It does seem that peoplee are focusing on what they believe Nicolas has done wrong and Im saying that what about the way he was trreated? Is it fair that he had to move his meeting and then area 51 meetting was born and has gone directly in compettition with the Pettit race probably directly causing most of the drivers to cancel Petit and enter the area 51 race. Thus taking money away from Petit. This doesnt seem right to me!!!

[RudeTony]

I never even knew there was a cancellation date as I hadnt entered. It does seem that peoplee are focusing on what they believe Nicolas has done wrong and Im saying that what about the way he was trreated? Is it fair that he had to move his meeting and then area 51 meetting was born and has gone directly in compettition with the Pettit race probably directly causing most of the drivers to cancel Petit and enter the area 51 race. Thus taking money away from Petit. This doesnt seem right to me!!!

Like I said I think it's a big shame but no one is to know what was said and what wasn't. The fact that all the drivers were informed of cancellation prior to Silverstone crew is a bit of a factor though DC.
I said this before that there shouldn't be a problem in other clubs putting on events when there are big meetings elsewhere as that gives people the choice where to go. If like some of us we want to compete with the best then we go there - if some feel they don't want to do that then go elsewhere - Let the drivers decide - simples! :)

[njc11]

I'd like to point out Towcester travelodge is 15 miles away, Silverstone village is 13 miles away from chipping warden the venue for the area 51 meeting. Not 25 miles that has been mis quoted on this thread.


Im going of the Postcode John posted... OX17 1LL (this was on Area 51 thread page 4)

Go on to AA route finder OX17 1LL to NN12 6TQ (Towcester/Silverstone Travelodge) = 25.8miles 39minutes.

[DaSloth]

Nick, google maps says 14.7 mails between those two.

AA must be rubbish :p

[PaulUpton]

Trouble is no one knows the ins and outs of what went on behind the scenes other than Silverstone club and petit.

But the simple explanation is.

Moto arena let SRCMCC down, we tried to find a venue near or as close to moto arena as possible (which was done) Nicholas was told that we had found a venue and were awaiting confirmation (he was told a date they should know by). Nicholas then moved the petit (which then the venue conformed 2 hours later, which was thursday and nicholas was told he would hear by the Friday). That's about the jist of it and the figures that he was asked for 6k to run the event are mad. Silverstone had the venue confirmed and makes sence to use it after weeks of sorting it out.

If you want to do the petit do the petit if you want to do area 51 do area 51 if you want to stay home and chat about it on a forum then do so.

[Gonky]

If you want to do the petit do the petit if you want to do area 51 do area 51 if you want to stay home and chat about it on a forum then do so.

Can i go to a race meeting and still chat about it on a forum? :thumbsup:

[njc11]

Nick, google maps says 14.7 mails between those two.

AA must be rubbish :p

Mails?? surely you mean miles! :p

Just checked.. still about 30 minute drive though...

:thumbsup:

[Smartalec]

Longe range weather forecasting snow for that area :D

[DaSloth]

Mails?? surely you mean miles! :p

Just checked.. still about 30 minute drive though...

:thumbsup:
No, i meant mails thank you very much! :thumbsup:

[Adam F]

Not really as this has been going on for sometime and if you wanted a refund you should have done it ages ago.

No, I should have done it before the closing date that was stated. Which I did....

[Adam F]

It was ten days between the email about the new venue and me cancelling...

Should have done it ages ago? How???? I didn't know the venue was going to change FFS!

[bodgit]

So if the fee,s are not being refunded who's pocket are they ending up in ??????

[David Church]

Like I said I think it's a big shame but no one is to know what was said and what wasn't. The fact that all the drivers were informed of cancellation prior to Silverstone crew is a bit of a factor though DC.
I said this before that there shouldn't be a problem in other clubs putting on events when there are big meetings elsewhere as that gives people the choice where to go. If like some of us we want to compete with the best then we go there - if some feel they don't want to do that then go elsewhere - Let the drivers decide - simples! :)

Your right other clubs should be able to put on other meetings. But this meeting was born to go directly against Petit almost like Silverstone were gonna show Nicolas for moving to Ardent. Seems very unfriendly to me.

Also you say no one is to know what was said, Paul has quoted that Petit moved the meeting 2 hours before the new venue was announced! Also Nicolas said he was told the venue was gonna be 6k. There has been a lot said.

I have watched this thread all the way through from "Whos going" and "cant wait for this one" and now it has ended up with a lot of people slagging Nicolas off when I cant really see what he has done wrong! And yes don't throw the he changed the refund date and this is so wrong, I even read one guy said he was going to confront Nicolas on the day! Yes I agree this is wrong for him to move the refund date, but he may have a good reason for this. Don't you think we should give him a chance to reply? After all he is the one that tried to put a meeting on and had MA drop him in it and Silverstone now going head to head with him.

[tellor]

But this meeting was born to go directly against Petit almost like Silverstone were gonna show Nicolas for moving to Ardent. Seems very unfriendly to me.

Silverstone organised the weekend designed FOR the Petit Dave, not to go against it. they couldnt go against it, there was no other planned event to go against. you dont seem to get it!

Like Paul said drivers can have the choice like we always do

[Adam F]

I even read one guy said he was going to confront Nicolas on the day!

if I don't get my refund I will be discussing it in person with the organiser personally on the morning of the race.

For the record I have no agenda with Mr Petit, but this changing dates is just plain wrong...

I believe its me that you are mis-quoting.... I feel I am quite within my rights to discuss this late change with the organiser..

Why should they hold onto my money when I played by the rules?

[tellor]

thats why i didn't enter, you can't trust the french, even if they pretend to be belgian

[David Church]

I even read one guy said he was going to confront Nicolas on the day!



I believe its me that you are mis-quoting.... I feel I am quite within my rights to discuss this late change with the organiser..

Why should they hold onto my money when I played by the rules?


So if you are going to discuss this with Nicolas on the day you might as well race as your already there!!! Therefore no refund needed, problem solved:p

[lewis]

What one are you doing Dave, i'm missing you:thumbsup:

[David Church]

What one are you doing Dave, i'm missing you:thumbsup:

Hi Lew my biggest fan, I am going to do the event that you do, as long as it's not area 51:D:p

[PaulUpton]

What one are you doing Dave, i'm missing you:thumbsup:

He's observing from the outside lew.....bit like springer :p

[Smartalec]

He's observing from the outside lew.....bit like springer :p

Don't worry mate, I'm here, watching, waiting ;)

[lewis]

Hi Lew my biggest fan, I am going to do the event that you do, as long as it's not area 51:D:p
Love it .....:p

[lewis]

Don't worry mate, I'm here, watching, waiting ;)
I don't believe it Alec's woken up.....:woot:

[David Church]

Love it .....:p

So what meeting are you booking in to? That's if you can get the time off work?

[Smartalec]

I don't believe it Alec's woken up.....:woot:

You just got home mate? :woot:

[njc11]

I think to show the support for Nicolas and the amount of hard work he puts into the " show " we should start a list either on this thread or start a completely new one entitled..

" The Petit 2013 The ultimate Euro Tour! "


What do we think? lets make this the biggest indoor offroad event ever! European and world class drivers... Scotty Ernst.. BBK Rob...

I have the venue more than capable of hosting such an event!

If we start planning now...secure the venue ( :woot: ) it would be the business!

We can then leave the bury forum (sorry chaps!) of the south alone..:woot:

:p

[Steve.T]

Where can we buy the control tyre from?

[Nicolas Petit]

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[super__dan]

For information, travelodge have a 'sale' on, I booked 2 nights at Derby (Pride Park) for £12 a night earlier :)

[Richard Lowe]

Do not miss this exclusiv flash offer!
http://www.petitrc.com/_forumphp/showthread.php?t=61752

Does this mean those of us that paid full price will be getting the difference refunded?! Seems a bit unfair on those that got everything sorted out early :(

[Steve.T]

Agreed

[The Chef]

Any Idea when the driver list will be updated? I would be nice to find out who is still going:thumbsup:

[Hulk]

For information, travelodge have a 'sale' on, I booked 2 nights at Derby (Pride Park) for £12 a night earlier :)

Cheers for the heads up Dan :thumbsup:

Rooms all booked. What a bargain.

[Hulk]

Does anyone know if the track will be open for practice on Thursday and Firday as it was last year?

[andy110m]

I've just entered the Petit race, should be a great meeting.

Normally indoor on carpet I'd be running the yellow Mini Pin but I notice the controlled tyre brand is Dboots. I don't have any experience with those so could anyone offer any advice as which is the best tyre and compound to run for 2 and 4wd?

Thanks.

[Hulk]

The controlled tyre for the Petit Race will be the new dBoots NanoByte tyre.
A tyre we have been working on specifically for the Euro indoor scene. The tyre has proved really good in testing. They've been run on numerous tracks on the Prima Felt GT carpet. Those who have seen them know how good they are.

As confirmed the control tyre are the dBoots Nanobyte tyre.

[andy110m]

Ok cool, thanks. I thought I'd seen on the Petit site something about an open choice of the range, but I am mistaken.

I assume there's also a controlled compound then?

Thanks very much.

[Hulk]

Copied from the Petit website:

Tyres : ONLY Dboots tyres (front & rear) - Nanobyte tyres recommended


So yes it would appear you can use any dBoots tyre.

dBoots tyres can be bought from www.rcdisco.com (http://www.rcdisco.com) or you local model shop.

I dont think the Nanobyte tyre's are on sale yet, but would imagine something will be announced asap and they should be available on the day.

[pugs]

.......

[andy110m]

Hi All,

Really looking forward to this event. I'd just like some information about the tyres.

Is the Dboots control tyre only for the drive axle, so a free choice on 2wd front?

And the recommended tyre is the Nanobyte, when is that going to be in the shops, still no information on RC disco's website. It'd be nice to do some practice with this new tyre before the event.

Also is there a list of driver confirmed, I've noticed some drivers that are listed on the Petit site are also listed as attending Area 51?

Thanks.

[sime46]

Just entered this one. How/where do I pay?

[jordagar]

Just entered this one. How/where do I pay?

Check on the Petit website under the RULES tab, it gives you all the info On how to pay and how much.

[sime46]

Thanks buddy.

[andy110m]

Anyone got any news on the tyres yet? When are they going to be here?

[hit5005]

Anyone got any news on the tyres yet? When are they going to be here?
got mine 3 weeks ago off rc disco

[Battle_axe]

Hi All,

Really looking forward to this event. I'd just like some information about the tyres.

Is the Dboots control tyre only for the drive axle, so a free choice on 2wd front?

And the recommended tyre is the Nanobyte, when is that going to be in the shops, still no information on RC disco's website. It'd be nice to do some practice with this new tyre before the event.

Also is there a list of driver confirmed, I've noticed some drivers that are listed on the Petit site are also listed as attending Area 51?

Thanks.
http://www.dboots.com/news/ seems you only need them on the driven wheels

[PaulUpton]

Carl, from petite website

Tyres : ONLY Dboots tyres (front & rear) - Nanobyte tyres recommended

[andy110m]

I'm sorry to bang on about tyres but what dboots compound is everyone planning to get, I assume B?

I'm really suprised there isn't more discussion about this upcoming event

[Steve.T]

Whatever tyres you decide to use it cannot be nanobytes as I can't find them for sale anywhere

[chuckie stella]

Whatever tyres you decide to use it cannot be nanobytes as I can't find them for sale anywhere

PM estebandonde and ask where he got some as his son Charlie used some at Silverstone club last night.

[mekios]

I think there will be a trackside shop selling them. So i guess i'll be taking them from there.
Does anybody know if they wear on carpet? Do i need one set or more?

[chuckie stella]

I think there will be a trackside shop selling them. So i guess i'll be taking them from there.
Does anybody know if they wear on carpet? Do i need one set or more?

I know they'll be available at the venue so you'll be fine! The tyres look really good and I believe lasted really well even on our extremely harsh carpet last night. If it was me I'd want at least a couple of sets (minimum) for a major meeting and then use them elsewhere if still useable.

[mekios]

Are you trimming the outer pins?

[chuckie stella]

Are you trimming the outer pins?

I didn't run them, mate. Contact estebandonde by Pm maybe

[Hulk]

Just to let everyone know ive had it on good authority that Nanobytes will be available on the day.

Ive tested these tyres on a few tracks and they are really good, especially on carpet.

Wear rate is good and you should be able to complete a full meeting on one set, 2 sets if you wanna be on the pace all day.

There very much like Schumacher minipins so yes you can cut off some outer front spikes if you wanna calm the steering down.

[racingdwarf]

Just spent some time reading right through this thred from the start, had to smile a bit.

I raced at petit for the 1st time last year,now i've be playing with toy cars for way to long and in my 25+ years of racing I have been lucky enough to race in some very high profile meetings euros,worlds warmups etc etc.

when I read the poster/details type info about the meeting,I thought " yer will have some of that!" expecting a great meeting, well organised with great track for the money..so mutch so I drove from norfolk and back in 1 day to do 2wd.

Now the venue was great,hats off to ardent:thumbsup:

But as for the meeting:o.1st was the secret carpet...that was pants,Then there was the venue being open on the day before for practice,announced very late so most were unable to make use of it,then there was the way it was run, start line was a shambles and no one seemed to run the track.
Then there was the world class off road track...flat apart from a couple of small woodern bumps,a banked bend, and one of the worst jumps ever,put in the worst place ever.
then waited for hours to get a teshirt,this was a scrum down at the end. Oh and the raffle, some top prizes,but so badly run.

I'm sorry,I know meetings are hard to organise,but if you have rob from bbk running the meeting time keeping what else was mr petit doing ?

So this year I didn't bother,and I'm glad after reading this, most of it I can just about see why it all went tits up between clubs and venues etc, but changing the cancalation dates after the venue change is wrong,very wrong and shows no regard/respect for your meeting entrants.also edditing posts on his forum regarding venues so it looks like nothing has changed. and finaly it looks as if offering cheep entrys at the end? like was said what do those who entred at the begining,and stuck with it all the way get?? oh yer and the paypal gift thing was a bit hmmm

Not in the uk again...good job,I'm sorry Mr petit go take a look at offroad wars, and see how it can be done, or worksop, or the oople event (but I've never raced at that one:()

[Dudders]

Well said, take note from the MK GP and future Area 51 threads :thumbsup:

[Steve.T]

Just spent some time reading right through this thred from the start, had to smile a bit.

I raced at petit for the 1st time last year,now i've be playing with toy cars for way to long and in my 25+ years of racing I have been lucky enough to race in some very high profile meetings euros,worlds warmups etc etc.

when I read the poster/details type info about the meeting,I thought " yer will have some of that!" expecting a great meeting, well organised with great track for the money..so mutch so I drove from norfolk and back in 1 day to do 2wd.

Now the venue was great,hats off to ardent:thumbsup:

But as for the meeting:o.1st was the secret carpet...that was pants,Then there was the venue being open on the day before for practice,announced very late so most were unable to make use of it,then there was the way it was run, start line was a shambles and no one seemed to run the track.
Then there was the world class off road track...flat apart from a couple of small woodern bumps,a banked bend, and one of the worst jumps ever,put in the worst place ever.
then waited for hours to get a teshirt,this was a scrum down at the end. Oh and the raffle, some top prizes,but so badly run.

I'm sorry,I know meetings are hard to organise,but if you have rob from bbk running the meeting time keeping what else was mr petit doing ?

So this year I didn't bother,and I'm glad after reading this, most of it I can just about see why it all went tits up between clubs and venues etc, but changing the cancalation dates after the venue change is wrong,very wrong and shows no regard/respect for your meeting entrants.also edditing posts on his forum regarding venues so it looks like nothing has changed. and finaly it looks as if offering cheep entrys at the end? like was said what do those who entred at the begining,and stuck with it all the way get?? oh yer and the paypal gift thing was a bit hmmm

Not in the uk again...good job,I'm sorry Mr petit go take a look at offroad wars, and see how it can be done, or worksop, or the oople event (but I've never raced at that one:()

I'm another with 25 plus years racing and I agree that the track was good last year apart from the stupid jump which made position on the rostrum biast towards one end. Take heed Ardent.
However, Ardent is one of the finest facilities in the U.K
I have done 3 out of the last 4 petit's including the last one in Paris (2007) and have to say that Nicolas runs a first class event and deserves far more credit then he has been getting.
Anyone who has been to any of the Petit's preceeding last year would, I think, agree with me and thats why I'm going back again even though area 51 is far closer.
Roll on Petit 2012

[racingdwarf]

I can only comment on last year,as that was the one I attended,if the ones before were far better,I hope for those that are racing this year is back to normal then:).

[Steve.T]

No offense intended RD