MK Racing Indoor GP 2011

[MK Racing]

We will be running an MKGP this year like we ran a few years ago, the provisional date is November 19th 2WD & November 20th 4WD.

We are currently in talks with 2 venues but wanted to get the dates out there for your diary :thumbsup:

The track will be 80% carpet & 20% boards, the location will be South West of the M25 on either near the M3 or M4.

More info will be released next week & hopefully the web site www.mkgp.co.uk (http://www.mkgp.co.uk) will be up by then :D

Marc

[Dudders]

Oh no!, another pass out needs granting.... this one might take diamonds :cry::cry::cry:

[GRIFF55]

Cool!! Last one was great. Hope you have funky trophies lined up again ( even tho I'm not going to touch one!):woot:

[RudeTony]

Looking forward to it

[MK Racing]

I know age gets to us all but the M3.M4 is not South of the M25 - I am sure you mean 'South West' of the M25 :)

Tony,
I have edited :p

Marc

[mikeyscott]

Awesome, doesn't clash with TORCH's winter series, so I hope to be in for this..

South of J4 of the M3 would be cool :)

[Belsten]

This will be awesome, count me in, M4 would be even better :thumbsup:

[discothesnake]

This sounds good and i dont care what junction it's at, it's still gonna be a f#####g 8 hour drive!!!!

:thumbsup:

[Belsten]

It willl be worth it :D

[mikeyscott]

For once it'll be local :thumbsup:

[Deano577]

Sounds good I didn't think I would be racing much during the winter!! But all this indoor action... sweeeet

[scorch]

Not been to one of your race weekends.... sounds like you had a ball last year!:thumbsup:

[chuckie stella]

Count me in for the 2wd. This was the second race meeting I ever did three years ago at Newbury and was amazed watching the likes of Bloomers and Martin battle it out in the finals!!!

[showtime]

not to forget Craggy, Bradders, Truman & Pikey Barton who were also ripping around :thumbsup:

[carrot]

Cannot wait for this one..:thumbsup:

[showtime]

book us in Shyter :thumbsup:

any news on venue?

[mikeyscott]

Indeed where, control tyres etc :)

[freddie]

I will do both 2wd and 4wd

[Chris Green]

I entered this back in 2007. It always sticks in my mind as one of my favourite events. :)

[Nick Goodall]

Really tempted to speak to Lee to see if i can borrow a car for this....

Haven't raced in a couple of years again now so would be good to have another play indoors!!

One request, can we have another jump like this Marc?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0EMmUI9fpAQ

[AmiSMB]

Really would be up for this looking forward to hearing more Marc!

[rob8246]

*NEWS UPDATE*

I attended the Newbury On Road clubs AGM earlier tonight to ask for thier co-operation with us to hold this meeting to which they voted on and agreed without exception. Great bunch of lads and I thank them for that. Next was the Landlord to get his approval which was not an issue so we are good to go!!

The last GP we held there was simply EPIC and attracted many if not all the UK's finest.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wF9baSiZclA

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ij0N3QjMptw

You can excpect another great track layout to challenge even the best!

The venue has now got pitting tables with power around the edges and with plenty of of other space available.

The event dates are still be announced as Marc mentioned but this should be sorted early next week.

Stay tuned for format, booking in and all other details :thumbsup:

RR.

[GRIFF55]

Huge tabletop again I hope ;-)))

[Dudders]

Loving your work Rasey, looking forward to being part on the MK GP Team :thumbsup:

[markwilliamson2001]

Would you be willing to allow a heat of micros? I am sure we could get at least a full heat together for this, as I seem to remember micros being at ghe first ever MK GP a few years back? Might have to skip the idea if you plan on a large crossover, (since we probably couldnt jump that far) but otherwise good to go :thumbsup:

[showtime]

We had 3 crossovers at Newbury once :thumbsup:

[blue_pinky]

Would you be willing to allow a heat of micros? I am sure we could get at least a full heat together for this, as I seem to remember micros being at ghe first ever MK GP a few years back? Might have to skip the idea if you plan on a large crossover, (since we probably couldnt jump that far) but otherwise good to go :thumbsup:

Cross overs for Micros...get it done!!! Micros are not much less capable than the 10th's indoors...our Caldicot tracks prove that every week!!!

Hoping to get in the GP action for sure! Just hope the date works out for me :thumbsup:

[DragonRider]

This sounds to be an awesome event when does booking in open.

[rob8246]

I'm pretty sure we will not be able to run Micro's at this meeting due to time constraints.
Marc will confirm this.

[Nick Goodall]

Lee............ question for you ;-)

[GRIFF55]

Hahaha aha! Did you sell all again goody?

[Nick Goodall]

Hahaha aha! Did you sell all again goody?

I sold everything a couple of years back no Griff - Time flies!!! :(

[MK Racing]

Sorry for the delay with the update, things have taken longer than expected...

The Venue has now been confirmed, Newbury RC club are letting us use there venue as we did in 2007/8 :thumbsup:

The date has been confirmed, 2wd will be Saturday 19th November & 4wd will be Sunday 20th November.

We will be running a control tyres, these will be Fastrax Turf Rippers (Front & Rear) a full set (front & rear) is included with your entry.

Entry fee will be £15 per class, the web site should be up early next week & you will be able to book in via this site & pay by Paypal.

Neil from SHRCCC is helping with the Admin & running of this event, also Rob Rasey & Tony Truman will be running race control & the event will be covered on TTRC Live :thumbsup:

A full time table will be on the web site, we will be running 1 round of practice, followed by 4 rounds of Quali (round by round), Finals for all & 3 leg A.

We will also be running an Under 16's Final & an Over 35's Final each day, the top 10 from each age group will qualify for these finals but any one who has made the A will be excluded.

Marc

[mikeyscott]

Cool will certainly hope to do one of the days :)

Question is 2WD or 4WD.

[Megacrash]

Sounds good to me :woot:

[Dudders]

Cool will certainly hope to do one of the days :)

Question is 2WD or 4WD.

Man up, slap the wife and tell her your getting a hotel room for the night!

[Chris Green]

Sounds great! Glad things are progressing well.

I don't know anything about these control tyres. What is their wear rate like? How many sets am I likely to need for the days racing on a 4wd?

Thanks

[RudeTony]

Man up, slap the wife and tell her your getting a hotel room for the night!

Mikey - Agree with Neil - tell her the girls have a spare space in their rooms so you are going to hook up with them on the cheap :)


http://www.rudecar.co.uk/showcase/rudegirls/IMG_0904%20(Large)%20(Custom).JPG

[Smartalec]

Tony, if any or all of them happen to be your daughters please feel free to bring them with you this Sunday :thumbsup:

[RudeTony]

Alec - they are not might daughters mate and if Mikey wasn't convinced it might be these in the other room - LMAO

http://www.rudecar.co.uk/showcase/rudegirls/hin12%20(Custom).jpg

[Smartalec]

Any reason why turf ripper tyres were chosen above minipins?

[robelmes]

Sorry for the delay with the update, things have taken longer than expected...

The Venue has now been confirmed, Newbury RC club are letting us use there venue as we did in 2007/8 :thumbsup:

The date has been confirmed, 2wd will be Saturday 19th November & 4wd will be Sunday 20th November.

We will be running a control tyres, these will be Fastrax Turf Rippers (Front & Rear) a full set (front & rear) is included with your entry.

Entry fee will be £15 per class, the web site should be up early next week & you will be able to book in via this site & pay by Paypal.

Neil from SHRCCC is helping with the Admin & running of this event, also Rob Rasey & Tony Truman will be running race control & the event will be covered on TTRC Live :thumbsup:

A full time table will be on the web site, we will be running 1 round of practice, followed by 4 rounds of Quali (round by round), Finals for all & 3 leg A.

We will also be running an Under 16's Final & an Over 35's Final each day, the top 10 from each age group will qualify for these finals but any one who has made the A will be excluded.

Marc

Turf Rippers:o this is indoors isnt it:confused:

[robelmes]

Any reason why turf ripper tyres were chosen above minipins?

Marcs got too many off them he cant sell!

[Dudders]

I use mini spikes indoors last year and so did Alec, they work just as good, if not better (:confused:) than mini pins as IMHO they are more reliable and constant.

Tyre choice will be part of the sponsorship pack for the event :thumbsup:

[PaulUpton]

Schumacher yellow mini spikes are okay on high grip carpet i certainly wouldn't want to use a harder compound tyre on carpet/slippy floor.

Mini pins all the way in my eyes

[Dudders]

Mini pins all the way in my eyes

Even at a regional on Astro :woot:

[PaulUpton]

If it means TQ'ing a round and qualifying 2nd then yes. :thumbsup: Top 2 that day were both on pins :woot:

[JCJC]

You can find direction to the Newbury club on the

The Mid-South Map (http://tinyurl.com/lkur6k)

Its the old greenham common army base, now a trading estate, ample (careful where) parking and and the New Greenham Tandoori across the road.

Zoom in on the map and the pin is outside the ballroom.

[robelmes]

has anyone tried turf rippers on carpet/wood?

[PaulUpton]

has anyone tried turf rippers on carpet/wood?

I tried them at moto arena which was carpet/tarmac. It was drivable but hard.

[Dudders]

has anyone tried turf rippers on carpet/wood?

I have loads of Fastrax still on my B4.1 wheels from the SHRCCC Fastrax GP 2011 :thumbsup:... lets try Thursday!!!

[Dudders]

and the New Greenham Tandoori across the road.

That be where we'll be on Saturday evening before bedding down :thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup:

[robelmes]

I have loads of Fastrax still on my B4.1 wheels from the SHRCCC Fastrax GP 2011 :thumbsup:... lets try Thursday!!!

your on:thumbsup:i still have mine for my 22

[ceejay21]

sounds like its gonna be great! hope i can get all of my kit in time for it :thumbsup: what do the tuft rippers last like? ive never tried them

[jlucas]

where do i book in?
turf rippers thursday I think!

[Smartalec]

Whoever attends, good luck with Turf Rippers on any slippy sections :cry:

[Dudders]

where do i book in?
turf rippers thursday I think!

Booking in will be open towards the end of the week via paypal and bank transfers :thumbsup:

[jlucas]

Well I'm in 2 and 4wd

[Deano577]

I'm in sounds good

[jamiew]

might be heading down from scotland for this with a few mates.

Is there a noobie class dont want to turn up and embarace myself:D

[Jamie.T]

I tried turf rippers last year on my 4wd indoors and they were awefull. Even with additive they were still like drift car tyres.lol

[Jamie.T]

Double post.

[chuckie stella]

If it means TQ'ing a round and qualifying 2nd then yes. :thumbsup: Top 2 that day were both on pins :woot:

Did you finish 10th? :woot:

[chuckie stella]

Whoever attends, good luck with Turf Rippers on any slippy sections :cry:

Oh Alec, is your back still playing up mate cause you're doing some serious moaning just lately!! :)
The reasons for choosing these tyres are obvious in my opinion. The tyre market is larger than just one company and everyone will be on the same tyre so its down to the driver anyway.
Just come along, enjoy yourself, have a moan, eat some stag chilli and have a laugh!!! Don't say you'll never use the tyres again cause it would appear that many clubs are deciding to run these tyres!:thumbsup:

[Dudders]

Oh Alec, is your back still playing up mate cause you're doing some serious moaning just lately!! :)
The reasons for choosing these tyres are obvious in my opinion. The tyre market is larger than just one company and everyone will be on the same tyre so its down to the driver anyway.
Just come along, enjoy yourself, have a moan, eat some stag chilli and have a laugh!!! Don't say you'll never use the tyres again cause it would appear that many clubs are deciding to run these tyres!:thumbsup:

Alec is a typical grumpy fisherman!!!

[Smartalec]

Oh Alec, is your back still playing up mate cause you're doing some serious moaning just lately!! :)
The reasons for choosing these tyres are obvious in my opinion. The tyre market is larger than just one company and everyone will be on the same tyre so its down to the driver anyway.
Just come along, enjoy yourself, have a moan, eat some stag chilli and have a laugh!!! Don't say you'll never use the tyres again cause it would appear that many clubs are deciding to run these tyres!:thumbsup:

I've no problem using different tyres, Schumacher, Ballistics, Proline OR TURF RIPPERS, .........BUT surely you use the best tyre for the surface you are racing on???? And of course you are correct, it's the same for everyone and all down to the driving. The same drivers will win whatever tyres they use, it's only the lower drivers that will struggle ........... But they are the ones who keep the clubs going week in week out, not the top drivers!!!!

I don't think I ever mentioned in any of my posts that 'I'll never use the tyres again' , the only club I know who have used them as the nominated tyre was your Silverstone club for the F2 event and most people there used Ballistics!!!

I certainly haven't been to anywhere that uses them (indoors) to good effect, but, as I say, good luck to those that want to :thumbsup:

I'm sure your new sponsor CML will supply you plenty of them as they are the distributor ;):D

[Smartalec]

Alec is a typical grumpy fisherman!!!

This is very true, I'm always grumpy as I catch nothing :lol:

[RudeTony]

the only club I know who have used them as the nominated tyre was your Silverstone club for the F2 event and most people there used Ballistics!!!


Alec, I love you to death but always speak facts - I used turf rippers all day at the F2s and finished second only to Tony Truman and I obviously thought they were better than Ballistics.

The tyres are fine and will work and will last and we get them free in our entry and it's the same for everyone and yes it's the sponsors of the event tyre.

I personally hope they don't grip as much and would prefer it to frip rolling everywhere - this way you can also leave your buggies with a outside set up that generates grip rather than trying to loose grip.

i think it's a good choice, especially as it's free - LOL

[Smartalec]

Alec, I love you to death but always speak facts - I used turf rippers all day at the F2s and finished second only to Tony Truman and I obviously thought they were better than Ballistics.

The tyres are fine and will work and will last and we get them free in our entry and it's the same for everyone and yes it's the sponsors of the event tyre.

I personally hope they don't grip as much and would prefer it to frip rolling everywhere - this way you can also leave your buggies with a outside set up that generates grip rather than trying to loose grip.

i think it's a good choice, especially as it's free - LOLI did say MOST people used ballistics, not all .............. What did Tony Truman use? :D

[RudeTony]

I did say MOST people used ballistics, not all .............. What did Tony Truman use? :D

I don't know what TT used and it doesn't matter as 2nd at the event and winning the last leg says one of two things.
Either the tyre was really good or I am fantastic.
I thing it was the tyres though mate - LOL

Get your arse booked in - it's better than fishing - LOL

[Chris Green]

Sounds great! Glad things are progressing well.

I don't know anything about these control tyres. What is their wear rate like? How many sets am I likely to need for the days racing on a 4wd?

Thanks

Hi all,

I think my question got lost amongst all the recent "banter". Can anyone advise?

[MK Racing]

Chris,
The tyres wear well, the set you get given should last the day :thumbsup:

So nice cheap racing!

Marc

[PaulUpton]

Hi all,

I think my question got lost amongst all the recent "banter". Can anyone advise?

I think they are being tested indoors on Thursday by Neil and a few others. I used them at the F2's and there wasnt much wear at all but that was running on a high grip track.

[Adam F]

Cant wait! £15 including tyres is great!!

Just hope I get in.......

[MK Racing]

Cant wait! £15 including tyres is great!!

Just hope I get in.......

Should not be a problem, payment with entry will secure place:thumbsup:
Hopefully site will be live by the weekend, we will post on here as soon as it goes live.

Marc

[Smartalec]

I don't know what TT used and it doesn't matter as 2nd at the event and winning the last leg says one of two things.
Either the tyre was really good or I am fantastic.
I thing it was the tyres though mate - LOL

Get your arse booked in - it's better than fishing - LOL

Talking of fishing, how are you getting on with the pike-ys :lol:

[RudeTony]

Talking of fishing, how are you getting on with the pike-ys :lol:

Nothing since mate but I have promised myself that they will go to hospital while i go to prison.....:(

[jamiew]

might be heading down from scotland for this with a few mates.

Is there a noobie class dont want to turn up and embarace myself:D


my post got lost 2 lol is there much novices attending or is this a more been racing for years thing :D

[MK Racing]

my post got lost 2 lol is there much novices attending or is this a more been racing for years thing :D

Jamie,
It is open to all :thumbsup: we hope to have some of the top uk drivers there but it will mainly be club racers, some will have been racing for year & some just a few months.

The main aim of this event is FUN! Plus with the hand out tyre, it will not be about who spends the most on tyres :woot:

Marc

[mikeyscott]

Sounds like I'll stand a chance of being out of the bottom final :woot:

Neil, will check with the wife tonight (time it when she's in a good mood as she's away horse riding this weekend :) )

[jamiew]

Jamie,
It is open to all :thumbsup: we hope to have some of the top uk drivers there but it will mainly be club racers, some will have been racing for year & some just a few months.

The main aim of this event is FUN! Plus with the hand out tyre, it will not be about who spends the most on tyres :woot:

Marc


Thats great dont feel so bad now see u all there hope to get booked in:thumbsup:

[alan p]

Looking forward to a meeting with my new B44 :thumbsup:

[hotrodchris]

Looks like a goodun and only 20mins up the Rd, lucky iv'e still got the set of tyres from Dudders Fast Trac event:thumbsup:

[DragonRider]

When and where do we book in

[jamiew]

theres a link on the first page i think the site will be up early next week:)

[Dudders]

www.mkgp.co.uk (http://www.mkgp.co.uk) should be up tomorrow :thumbsup: with full online booking :thumbsup:

[DragonRider]

I thank you.

Hope to see you there.

[The Chef]

www.mkgp.co.uk (http://www.mkgp.co.uk) should be up tomorrow :thumbsup: with full online booking :thumbsup:

Chop chop.

[Dudders]

Paypal being tested today..... all working offline so far!. Bear with bear with.....

[Smartalec]

I'm reliably informed that the turf ripper worked well at the test session so all should be rosey with the tyre choice so I stand corrected and wish Mark all the best on what promises to be an excellent meeting :blush::wub

[David Church]

I'm reliably informed that the turf ripper worked well at the test session so all should be rosey with the tyre choice so I stand corrected and wish Mark all the best on what promises to be an excellent meeting :blush::wub


I reckon Alec left his computer logged in and someone else put this post up:woot:

[Smartalec]

I reckon Alec left his computer logged in and someone else put this post up:woot:

Thanks mate :lol:

[KRob]

Hmm, might head back to my old stomping ground for this...

[Nick Goodall]

Hmm, might head back to my old stomping ground for this...

It's in Newbury not Swindon Keith :D

I'm hoping to come along to watch at least if I can't borrow a car so hopefully see some faces then! :thumbsup:

[KRob]

My old region though Nick :)
Be great to see you if we make it.

[MK Racing]

Booking website is now LIVE :thumbsup:

www.mkgp.co.uk (http://www.mkgp.co.uk)

Marc

[Paul Field]

Hi Marc

I have just tried to book in and pay but i keep getting this message:

This payment cannot be completed and your account has not been charged. Please contact your merchant for more information.

Is it a problem at your end or with paypal.

Thanks

Paul

[DragonRider]

Booked in and confirmed.

Can not wait.

See you all there.

Mark

[Dudders]

Hi Marc

I have just tried to book in and pay but i keep getting this message:

This payment cannot be completed and your account has not been charged. Please contact your merchant for more information.

Is it a problem at your end or with paypal.

Thanks

Paul

Try again..... nothing this end, system working..... any problems let me know.

[Adam F]

Booked in with no problems :thumbsup:

[showtime]

i got that message too but i just selected a different card within my paypal & it worked fine :thumbsup:

[Paul Field]

Just tried again and it still doesn't work.

My brother is having problems paying as well.

[Dr_UpGrade]

I'm in, site reg and paypal worked fine for me...:thumbsup:

[David Church]

I'm in and paid:o

[Paul Field]

I have tried again and again with a different card and without going through my paypal just using card then i get this:

The PayPal site is currently experiencing technical difficulties with our credit card processor. We are working to solve this problem as quickly as possible. Please return to the PayPal website later to complete your transaction. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.

I am worried now that i might not be able to get in as this could fill up quickly.

[BenStephenson]

Ive just done it Paul i had no probs.

[MK Racing]

Paul,

I have sent you a pm.

Marc

[Paul Field]

Thanks Marc

Hi Ben Mark has managed it now and we have sorted my entry.

[Adam F]

In case anyone is after a hotel....

Newbury Hilton - £48 for a twin room on Hotels.com...

[BenStephenson]

Ok mate was going to ask if you want to use my paypal, cool cant wait for this.:thumbsup:

[chuckie stella]

Hi Marc,

How do I change my grading please, mate. After seeing all the others I would like to change mine.

Cheers,

Matt Owen

[mikeyscott]

In case anyone is after a hotel....

Newbury Hilton - £48 for a twin room on Hotels.com...

Cheers :)

[Nick Goodall]

I'M IN!!!

Haven't turned a wheel in 2 years now but most interestingly i'll be driving a Tamiya car for the first time in 20 years hahaha. All thanks to mr Lee Martin though, very much appreciated!!!!!

[mikeyscott]

Mmm two nights at the hilton will save an early start, don't do mornings.

Has it got a pool? :thumbsup:

[discothesnake]

Hi Marc

I relly want to run both classes at this event but i cant log in. I have been sent password but it wont let me log in to the site.

Can you help??

Dave

[David Church]

Travelodge for sat night was £28.50 Sweet!!!:thumbsup:

[mikeyscott]

Travelodge for sat night was £28.50 Sweet!!!:thumbsup:

Mmm how far out was is that?

I'm 40 miles away, from the venue

[MK Racing]

Hi Marc,

How do I change my grading please, mate. After seeing all the others I would like to change mine.

Cheers,

Matt Owen
Matt,
What do you want me to lower it :D

Don't worry, we know who the top drivers are & the heats will be sorted accordingly.

Marc

[jamiew]

im in :thumbsup: whats the best and nearest hilton the centre 1 or the other cheers:thumbsup:

[MK Racing]

Hi Marc

I relly want to run both classes at this event but i cant log in. I have been sent password but it wont let me log in to the site.

Can you help??

Dave

Can you send me an email to the shop with your log in details and I will get it sorted in the morning for you.

Marc

[discothesnake]

will do :thumbsup:

[jonathan may]

anyone now of any nearby hotels etc

[chuckie stella]

anyone now of any nearby hotels etc

A few mentioned on the previous page!

[Adam F]

Don't know about a pool but it's got a late bar......:D

[Crazy L]

I'm in, can't to give Showtime a run for his money:thumbsup:;);)

Lets Have it.

[chuckie stella]

Matt,
What do you want me to lower it :D

Don't worry, we know who the top drivers are & the heats will be sorted accordingly.

Marc

Cheers, I think! :thumbsup:

If you saw me last Sunday you would've lowered it!! :blush:

[PaulUpton]

Cheers, I think! :thumbsup:

If you saw me last Sunday you would've lowered it!! :blush:

I'd agree with that :thumbsup:

[budgio]

The last MKGP was my first ever try at 2wd, so i hope to do better this time around.
Really looking forward to this one :thumbsup:

[showtime]

i thought the ratings started at 1 :confused: oh well....

kinda makes my 3 a bit more realistic i guess :woot:

[TARTMAN]

Thats a long read all 7 pages.
I am now worried, entering the 2wd and 4wd, that i have bitten off way more that i can chew.
22 years away and only 2 meets back...................................
oh dear,.
lets hope the next few weeks makes these damn fingers and thumbs work better than they are!
But having said that, i am gona wip some asses either way, if not on the track, i will use a whip!
hehe
Right, buying my cat this week(well 2, an sx2 and sx3), and some work on the cougar needed. damn i need to get some practice in........

Looking forward to it all. no matter where i come, as long as its not last, really dont want to be last lol..... i will have fun, all of you nutters are great people and i look forward to the weekend,
Just had "permission" from her indoors, to stay the weekend/hotel, woooohoooo, so, hotel, booking, next on the list!!!:thumbsup:

[andyroooo]

You better get those fingers warmed up a bit more this thursday then Daz!!!! :thumbsup:

[showtime]

Thats a long read all 7 pages.
I am now worried, entering the 2wd and 4wd, that i have bitten off way more that i can chew.
22 years away and only 2 meets back...................................
oh dear,.
lets hope the next few weeks makes these damn fingers and thumbs work better than they are!
But having said that, i am gona wip some asses either way, if not on the track, i will use a whip!
hehe
Right, buying my cat this week(well 2, an sx2 and sx3), and some work on the cougar needed. damn i need to get some practice in........

Looking forward to it all. no matter where i come, as long as its not last, really dont want to be last lol..... i will have fun, all of you nutters are great people and i look forward to the weekend,
Just had "permission" from her indoors, to stay the weekend/hotel, woooohoooo, so, hotel, booking, next on the list!!!:thumbsup:

you'll be crashing against me for last place :thumbsup:

[MK Racing]

Entry Update, we now have 48 places left in 2wd & 61 placed left in 4wd.

I can not get over the amount of entries we have received in less than 24 hours, thanks guys :thumbsup:

Marc

[jaywestwood]

Hi i am trying to enter meeting but get to pay pal and saying wont process... any other way to secure entry?

[Paul Field]

Hi I had this trouble last night.

Don't Worry If you PM Marc Knight he will be able to help.

Good luck

[Dudders]

Hi i am trying to enter meeting but get to pay pal and saying wont process... any other way to secure entry?

Jay, I've booked you in, you can pay me tomorrow if your coming to SHRCCC?, failing that send me a message (pm/email) and I'll give you the bank details/direct paypla etc.

ALL.

I am doing the admin for the event so please direct your queries direct to me. Marc says he is very busy in the shop :lol::lol:

[MK Racing]

Hi i am trying to enter meeting but get to pay pal and saying wont process... any other way to secure entry?


Jay,

Looks like Neil beat me to it..

Marc

[Paul Field]

Hi My brother Mark and i booked in last night for 2wd and 4wd but we are still not shown on as entered on the MKGP website.

Please confirm we are in.

:thumbsup:

[Dudders]

Hi My brother Mark and i booked in last night for 2wd and 4wd but we are still not shown on as entered on the MKGP website.

Please confirm we are in.

:thumbsup:

Please check your paypal email account.....

[Dudders]

Hi My brother Mark and i booked in last night for 2wd and 4wd but we are still not shown on as entered on the MKGP website.

Please confirm we are in.

:thumbsup:

Saying that, the above answers my questions... so I'll add you now...

[Dudders]

Lee Martin has booked in! :thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup:

Off to polish up my can of whoop arse!...

[MK Racing]

Sorry to those who have had issues with the booking in, Neil is working hard to get this sorted :thumbsup:

If you have paid but your name is not shown on the entry list, please PM Neil (Dudders) with your name, email address & class you entered & he will make sure you get added to the list.

Marc

[Crazy L]

Lee Martin has booked in! :thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup:

Off to polish up my can of whoop arse!...

pmsl, you've got more chance of an arm growing out of your arse:lol:, though it's nice to dream.;)

[Dudders]

Nearly had one of those this morning L.......... :woot:

[showtime]

King Kong's finger! :o

[MK Racing]

We now only have 27 spaces left for 2WD on the Saturday & 53 spaces left for 4WD on the Sunday.

As as few racers have contacted us with issues booking in, i thought I would add a few notes to aid booking in :D

You need to Register as a user on www.mkgp.co.uk (http://www.mkgp.co.uk) before you can book in.
Registering on the site DOES NOT mean you have entered the meeting....

Click "Race Calender" then select event to book in, your entry will only be accepted with a Paypal payment.

You can only book a 2WD car in for the Saturday & a 4WD in for the Sunday.

The site will say that 4WD is full on the Saturday & 2WD is full on the Sunday as we are not running those clases on that day.

Hope this helps, if any one still has issues booking in, please contact us :thumbsup:

Marc

[Northern Monkey]

Question for Marc and Neil

trying to book in for both days but website won't allow me to book in on the Saturday 2wd, it says:

'Sorry but we have a full 60 cars booked for this race.
You are welcome to register and attend, but we cannot guarantee you will race on the day.'

Any ideas? :(

cheers

Al

[mikeyscott]

Question for Marc and Neil

trying to book in for both days but website won't allow me to book in on the Saturday 2wd, it says:

'Sorry but we have a full 60 cars booked for this race.
You are welcome to register and attend, but we cannot guarantee you will race on the day.'

Any ideas? :(

cheers

Al

Indeed same prob, I thought it was 100 entry limit?

[MK Racing]

Looks like a glitch, I am onto it now :blush:

[Northern Monkey]

Thanks Marc

Looks like a glitch, I am onto it now :blush:

[Northern Monkey]

Top job boys all sorted now... people better hurry up its filling up fast. Especially in 2WD :thumbsup:

[MK Racing]

Sorry for the issue, all sorted now :thumbsup:

Marc

[msxmre]

Awesome, booked into both classes.
Scotty....

[Dudders]

ONLY 18 PLACES LEFT IN 2WD :thumbsup:

PLENTY LEFT IN 4WD :thumbsup:

[MK Racing]

Wow, we have hit 100 in 2wd!! :woot:

I have just added 10 more placed for 2wd, so hurry up & get booked in if you want to race :thumbsup:

Can all drivers that have booked in, go to the web site & check that there Car, PT & Freq are all correct as we do not want to have to change this info during booking in.

If you need to make changes, please send me or Dudders an email or PM.

Marc

[maseace]

Just Booked me and craig in going to be a load of fun:thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbs up::thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbs up::thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup:

[Nick Goodall]

Gutted to have to cancel my entry!!!!

Hope all goes great, I hope to come along in the morning but unfortunately now have something I have to go to for the afternoon so good luck to all involved.

Thanks again to Lee - Hopefully I'll get to have a go with that Tamiya over the Winter somewhere else!! :D

[MK Racing]

Gutted to have to cancel my entry!!!!

Hope all goes great, I hope to come along in the morning but unfortunately now have something I have to go to for the afternoon so good luck to all involved.

Thanks again to Lee - Hopefully I'll get to have a go with that Tamiya over the Winter somewhere else!! :D

Nick,

Get Lee to loan you a 4wd, he has a few....& race on the Sunday :thumbsup:

Marc

[RudeTony]

my oh my there are big names booking in - I can count at least 20 that can make the main!!!!

Who do YOU fancy to win??

[mikeyscott]

my oh my there are big names booking in - I can count at least 20 that can make the main!!!!

Who do YOU fancy to win??

Looks like I'll be lowering my ranking!

[RudeTony]

I will change my post to

'who do you fancy to make the podium??

[mikeyscott]

2WD

Lee Martin
Paul Bradby

Then maybe Boots, Lee, Evdoka, Truman, Yardy, Biscuits & ??

4WD

Lee Martin
Mr Stafford

Then maybe Boots, Lee, Evdoka, Truman, Yardy, Biscuits & ??

[swords]

looking forward to this, have only raced electric about 4 times in the last 10years though so should be interesting!!

[MK Racing]

The 2WD entry has maxed out at 110!!!

We may add 10 more places, so will be running a reserve list, please email Neil (dudders) if you would like to be added to this list: racing@shrccc.co.uk

If we decide to add the extra heat or if anyone withdraws there entry, we will work on a 1st come basis.

4WD still has 24 spaces left.

Marc

[Nick Goodall]

I've asked Lee about possibly using a 4wd so may just need to transfer my entry if possible??

Will let you know ASAP Marc / Neil

[hotrodchris]

Looks like I'll be lowering my ranking!

Your ranking is low enough already Mikey!

[wylie]

Is Mikey trying to sand bag

[Northern Monkey]

Nahhh... He's just trying to lull you all into a false sense of security:p

[mikeyscott]

No I am just shit

[Dudders]

No I am just shit

:thumbsup:

[mikeyscott]

:thumbsup:

Yup crap.

[Crazy L]

Great, where does that put me? infact, if Mikey's crap, where does Chris SS rank in the end ;);):p

[hotrodchris]

Great, where does that put me? infact, if Mikey's crap, where does Chris SS rank in the end ;);):p

Cheers Lionel ill be sat eating the cakes!

Lol

[Dudders]

2wd now has 4 reserves.

[Dudders]

4wd now up to 80 places, only 20 places left :thumbsup:

[TARTMAN]

Thas filled up fast. Glad i booked early.
Also just lowered my "skill" rank, as after looking at a few of you. I was a little off with a 6
so a 5 will do. Althou, by the time i race it could lower LOL......

Gona be fun either way.

Do i book a room or drive home inbetween? Hmmm, ???:confused:

[Dudders]

5? :o

[neil_p]

Yeah that did fill up fast, booked for 4wd as I didn't want to go on reserve for 2wd. Going to unleash the pred for the first time in the south for me:thumbsup:

[mikeyscott]

Yeah that did fill up fast, booked for 4wd as I didn't want to go on reserve for 2wd. Going to unleash the pred for the first time in the south for me:thumbsup:


Torch team thread in our section. More than welcome Neil.

[jamiew]

Whats the nearest airport to the venue were comin from scotland 435 miles each way:o.so a few£££ in fuel just wondering if it might be more sense in flying down any info guys:thumbsup:

[Dudders]

Train might be better?

Airports:

Southampton
Bristol
Heathrow
Birmingham

Think train TBH...

[Chris Green]

Heathrow would be your best bet. Or Southamton, but I dont know how regular their flights are.

Looking at train costs, I just looked on the train line website, and the cheapest one-way ticket was £130 on the Sunday.

[jamiew]

No probs cheers mate think i will just drive theres 3 of us so we will be splitting fuel so not to bad :D

[neil_p]

Cheers Mike will make myself known on there.

Regarding airports, I imagine Heathrow, had to collect mother in law from there today, domestic flight from the Toon so imagine that would probably be your best bet from bonny Scotland.

[MK Racing]

Just an update on the tyre rules:

Cutting of the Spike is allowed

Cutting of the internal ribs is allowed

Tyre additive is NOT allowed

Soaking tyres in additive/chemicals before the meeting is NOT allowed

Heating tyres in an oven before the meeting is NOT allowed

I know the last one is a bit random but have heard people saying thay are thinking of trying this!!!

Any one found to be "cheating" will be excluded from the meeting!!!

At the end of the day, all we want is a fun days racing :thumbsup:

Marc

[Dudders]

Marc,

Another solution would be to 'mark' the hand out tyres for the racers to use. If they need a 2nd or 3rd set they can bring them to a steward in the sealed bag so we can open them up mark them up as well. Can be done by having a 2nd person when booking in on the day is done.

It's a sad state of affiars when cheating is being talked about in what is a competitive but fun meeting :thumbdown: .

Neil

[mikeyscott]

Already sourced and glued a rear set of tyres up. :thumbdown:

Handout ones planned to be glued and used as and when during the meeting as I can see people using two sets of rears

[RudeTony]

I do not think there is reason to be concerned or to run checks on tyres.
If someone was to cheat and was found out then his name would be ruined in our sport - I am sure no one would do that either.
We all like advantages but no one in our sport is a cheat in my opinion.
I don't want nail varnish on mine please but if you do i want a bright pink - LOL
I also echo Marcs post - The reason it's all on the same tyes is to be fun and competitive not for cheats - they simply are not welcome.

As for the Oven - Jesus there are some strange people out there!!!!! :)

[RobW]

Tony beat me to it – echo his points exactly – you might as well give up racing if you feel the need to cheat. Still, handy for Marc to just make it absolutely clear so no-one is confused.:)

However my top tip for you all is to smear your rear tyres in 40wt shock oil and stick in the freezer overnight. If you want more grip, just go up on the shock oil weight. :thumbsup:

Really looking forward to this!!

Rob

[MK Racing]

Tony beat me to it – echo his points exactly – you might as well give up racing if you feel the need to cheat. Still, handy for Marc to just make it absolutely clear so no-one is confused.:)

However my top tip for you all is to smear your rear tyres in 40wt shock oil and stick in the freezer overnight. If you want more grip, just go up on the shock oil weight. :thumbsup:

Really looking forward to this!!

Rob


LOL :woot:

[RudeTony]

However my top tip for you all is to smear your rear tyres in 40wt shock oil and stick in the freezer overnight. If you want more grip, just go up on the shock oil weight. :thumbsup:

LOL - You forgot to mention if cooked from frozen, cook for an additional 2 mins - LOL

[MK Racing]

Marc,

Another solution would be to 'mark' the hand out tyres for the racers to use. If they need a 2nd or 3rd set they can bring them to a steward in the sealed bag so we can open them up mark them up as well. Can be done by having a 2nd person when booking in on the day is done.

It's a sad state of affiars when cheating is being talked about in what is a competitive but fun meeting :thumbdown: .

Neil


Re Neils post above ^
After speaking with Rob Rasey & Neil who are helping run this event, we will not be marking tyres as this will be to much of a ball ache :bored:

BUT any one found to be cheating will be asked to leave, if that happens to be on the Saturday, they will also be banned from the Sunday & no refund for entry will be given.

Also, if I find ANY of my Team drivers cheating, they WILL loose there team drive!

Marc

[mikeyscott]

Good call :thumbsup:

Would like to add, Marc let me know about people found to be cheating as I'll ban them from TORCH too.

[Northern Monkey]

Don't forget regular basting...

[Smartalec]

Don't forget regular basting...

Is that of the tyres or the cheaters? :lol:

[mattybucks]

Are you allowed to adjust the tyre pressure?

[chuckie stella]

[QUOTE

Also, if I find ANY of my Team drivers cheating, they WILL loose there team drive!

Marc[/QUOTE]

I'd change your SIG now, Rudedog!! :woot:

[Lee Martin]

Damn! i just spent 10 hours applying additive!!!!
What a waste of shock oil!!!!

;)

[Northern Monkey]

Is that of the tyres or the cheaters? :lol:

Baste the tyres... and paste the cheaters :D

[RudeTony]

Damn! i just spent 10 hours applying additive!!!!
What a waste of shock oil!!!!

;)

ha ha ha - That's why you used mine on Sunday - you clearly used all yours up!!! LOL !!!!!!!

[stumpiey]

i never have nor ever will understand the need to cheat, at the end of the day who you really cheating, your self thets who.
I heard about snoring car drivers over charging 2s lipo's to almost 10v just mental:thumbdown:

OK, so the turf rippers may not be the tyre you would prefer to run, but in my mind thats half the fun all being in the same boat, so bang them on a set of wheels and lets have a giggle, after all thats what we do it for aint it ?:D

[hotrodchris]

Can you microwave them as my oven is broken?
The tyres that is?:cry::wub:p

[showtime]

so what is the best way to soften these tyres then ??

i tried using a mallet but i ended up damaging my worktops :eh?:

[David Church]

so what is the best way to soften these tyres then ??

i tried using a mallet but i ended up damaging my worktops :eh?:

Put them in your armpit for 2 hours!

Or would that be considered additive???:lol:

[Dudders]

Put them in your armpit for 2 hours!

Or would that be considered additive???:lol:

Or even addictive!

[RudeTony]

Or even addictive!


Oh God no!!

[GRIFF55]

stick 'em down your pants for a day showtime, it seems to work for me. left bloody skid marks tho:lol::p

[jondell]

stick 'em down your pants for a day showtime, it seems to work for me. left bloody skid marks tho:lol::p

Wow bloody skid marks!! You got some issues there bud, best you get down to the docs in the morning.

[jondell]

Damn! i just spent 10 hours applying additive!!!!
What a waste of shock oil!!!!

;)

Don't worry, not wasted... Roundy will have them

[MK Racing]

Due to the amount of names on our reserve list, we have added 10 more placed to 2WD, the 1st 10 names from the reserve list have been booked in & Neil will be in contact for payment :D

Marc

[showtime]

i might even do a bit of car prep for this over the weekend :o

[Dudders]

Ok, thanks to Marc for opening up another 10 places!

I need payment from the following people within 48 hours please. Paypal to racing@shrccc.co.uk for £15 per class. Please label payment as gift and include your racing details and full name:

Kristian Minter
Neil Tinsley
Steve Curtis Rich
Dean Skerett
Adam Dudman
Darren Bloomfield (2wd & 4wd)
Nick Spence

[Belsten]

i might even do a bit of car prep for this over the weekend :o


Is that because you havent fixed your cars from the last time you ran them ? :p

[GRIFF55]

i might even do a bit of car prep for this over the weekend :o

Flipping heck!:o. Will this be the first prep work since it was bought or from belgian gp?

[showtime]

Well........
My cars had plenty of new bits fitted at the Petit race last year :)

Definitely not touched since Belgium though. Not even looked at!

[showtime]

Is that because you havent fixed your cars from the last time you ran them ? :p


No Dave they both came home intact :)

I think I only did a B4 front tower in the whole time we were out there!

[Belsten]

No way :o

You couldnt have been trying hard enough mate

[showtime]

Going hard mush



Only flavour I come in :D

[DCM]

Ok, thanks to Marc for opening up another 10 places!

I need payment from the following people within 48 hours please. Paypal to racing@shrccc.co.uk for £15 per class. Please label payment as gift and include your racing details and full name:

Kristian Minter
Neil Tinsley
Steve Curtis Rich
Dean Skerett
Adam Dudman
Darren Bloomfield (2wd & 4wd)
Nick Spence

Paid.... woot, my only folly into a big off-road meet, mobile chicane here I come!!

[NTS]

Ok, thanks to Marc for opening up another 10 places!

I need payment from the following people within 48 hours please. Paypal to racing@shrccc.co.uk for £15 per class. Please label payment as gift and include your racing details and full name:

Kristian Minter
Neil Tinsley
Steve Curtis Rich
Dean Skerett
Adam Dudman
Darren Bloomfield (2wd & 4wd)
Nick Spence

Dudders,

I've paid mine :)

Nick Spence

[Dudders]

4wd now at 89....

2wd now at 120.... awaiting payment now from just 6 people :D

Reserve list STILL open :wub

[NTS]

Normally I clean the beads of my tyres with Meths to remove any mould release before gluing them. I presume this is still OK at this event and wouldn't be considered additive?

Nick

[MK Racing]

Normally I clean the beads of my tyres with Meths to remove any mould release before gluing them. I presume this is still OK at this event and wouldn't be considered additive?

Nick

Yes, that is fine :thumbsup:

[Ben_ Cane]

how do i go about getting on the reserve list??
ben

[s22jgs]

Whats the chance of getting in if I go on the waiting list

[Dudders]

how do i go about getting on the reserve list??
ben

Email me your details to go on the lsit :thumbsup:

[Dudders]

Whats the chance of getting in if I go on the waiting list

No idea as I don t know who you are! :yawn:

[Dudders]

Ok, just awaiting one more payment on Sunday for the very last space in the 120 2wd class. Reverse list now has 3 people on it. Please give me your details if you wish to be put on it.

Also, if there are drop outs on the day we WILL open up spaces if people wanted to turn up and try their luck :thumbsup:

[Dudders]

Just 6 places left in 4wd now as well.... no more space opening up on Sunday...

[Dudders]

I have some very important news regarding the tyre choices for the MK GP to be help next month. After some extensive testing recently at various indoor race tracks locally around MK Racing, we the organisers have decided the Fastrax Turf Ripper tyre are NOT suitable for competitive indoor racing on the surfaces we are providing. Therefore the tyre will be dropped and there will not be a control tyre. ANY widely commercially available tyre can be used.

We realise this situation is far from ideal and its been a very difficult decision to make. However we see the meeting being a success based on this change of rules rather than people have undriveable and inconsistent cars. We’d rather take the flack and moaning now and have a really good, hard and fast competitive race meeting than have a numerous complaints on the day and unhappy racers.

We have decided to reduce the entry fee for this event based on the above information. The new entry price will be £12.00 per class. To give 200+ drivers a refund via PayPal will personally take me days to manually send through so we are proposing the following scheme. When you book in on the day you will be given £3 in cash as your refund, this will come from a pre allocated amount of money (£3 x entered drivers). Should any monies be left over from this pot the remainder will be split between two charities, HELP for HEROES and CHILDREN in NEED. I hope that maybe many of you can still the see the benefit of this meeting at £15.00 and will waive the refund to charity. Saying that, times are hard for all at present and if people want the £3 there will be no issues! (in the interests of clarity, a receipt will be posted up on o0ple stating the charitable donation in the week after the event)

I’m sure they’ll be lots of posts and I’ll do my best to give frank and honest answers but please remember that this has not been an easy decision by us but we do feel it needed to be done. I will be emailing all drivers as well, but in case of missing mails, please spread the word.

MKGP Crew

[Adam F]

YAY! I hate turf rippers!

Mr Upton... I have changed my mind! :)

[showtime]

I'm just glad I don't have to waste a few sets of wheels on crap tyres I'd never use again!
New tyre rule works for me :)

[GRIFF55]

Will foams be allowed as I remember something going on with foams at a meeting before. Just rubber , ah yeeeeeeaaaahhh:thumbsup:

[Smartalec]

Oh Alec, is your back still playing up mate cause you're doing some serious moaning just lately!! :)
The reasons for choosing these tyres are obvious in my opinion. The tyre market is larger than just one company and everyone will be on the same tyre so its down to the driver anyway.
Just come along, enjoy yourself, have a moan, eat some stag chilli and have a laugh!!! Don't say you'll never use the tyres again cause it would appear that many clubs are deciding to run these tyres!:thumbsup:

:lol::lol::lol::rolleyes::rolleyes::rolleyes:

[RobW]

Good call, guys :thumbsup: - turf rippers really did not work on carpet - going in a straight line was a handful!!!

Rob

[DragonRider]

RANT START:mad:

Just purchased 2 sets ready for this event (1 set for me and a set for the boy)

NUTS

Anybody want some NIP Turf Rippers.

RANT OVER:):):)


Looking forward to this event should be great. A lot happier that the tyre rule has been opened up.:thumbsup:

See you all next month.

[simoncrabb]

Oooh, does that mean I can run Ballistics?!

Tum te tum... move along, nothing to see here...

[Dudders]

Oooh, does that mean I can run Ballistics?!

Tum te tum... move along, nothing to see here...

Great for 2 rounds!, did you see my pink rears? :woot:

[simoncrabb]

No pain, no gain...

[DCM]

Without a free set of tyres (all being not great ones), £12 is now a little on the steep side me thinks, but I understand if you have overheads to cover....

[mikeyscott]

RANT START:mad:

Just purchased 2 sets ready for this event (1 set for me and a set for the boy)

NUTS

Anybody want some NIP Turf Rippers.

RANT OVER:):):)


Looking forward to this event should be great. A lot happier that the tyre rule has been opened up.:thumbsup:

See you all next month.

Me too :(

These new indoor dboots tyres are commercially available so outlaw them?

[DaveB]

I think this is a shit decision . With everyone on the same tyres its all down to setup and skill and give the people with not a lot of money to spend a good days fun racing. And as for the people moaning about the tyres that supposedly don't work, tell them to go somewhere else because with 120+ booked in who knew the rules from the start there are plenty of people who want to race.

[jamiew]

What are people running now then ???? Just the usual mini pins spikes etc

[Darren Boyle]

Great for 2 rounds!, did you see my pink rears? :woot:
Pinks indoors Neil??? Are you mad??? LOL

Whites (or maybe Blue) all the way indoors if chosen from the Ballistic range, but not the softest compound designed to run on dirt (pink)..

[tellor]

TURF RIPPERS are exactly that, they rip turf, not carpet or slippery bits

whoever chose these as an indoor control tyre needs some serious rethinking to do

Surely you didn't even have to test them locally to prove that.....Surely?

[showtime]

If there is anyone that doesn't want to go now I'm sure people on the reserve list will be happy to take your place. Just do the kind thing & cancel in time to let them make their arrangements :)

[stumpiey]

Glad i aint taken mine out of the packet, they will be going back:p
as for people moaning about the tyres (yes i was one) EVERYONE would have been in the same boat, i do belive it's called a level playing field:)
as for those that brought some to test, oh well, such is life, but really it aint the worst thing in the world, just about everyone who is booked in has either mini pins or D boots

[Adam F]

I think this is a xxx decision . With everyone on the same tyres its all down to setup and skill and give the people with not a lot of money to spend a good days fun racing. And as for the people moaning about the tyres that supposedly don't work, tell them to go somewhere else because with 120+ booked in who knew the rules from the start there are plenty of people who want to race.

It was the organisers that decided not to run the tyres, because they don't work indoors!!!! not because of people moaning!!!

The event was full so everyone had accepted the control tyres, but if it means a decent race by running the correct tyres its the best thing that could happen!

[DaveB]

I would hope that someone organising a major indoor off road event would know if a certain tyre works or not from the start

[showtime]

TBH most people i've spoken to booked in for this despite there being a crappy control tyre stipulation. we all knew it would be a great meeting as we've been to them before. the 2008GP was Epic :thumbsup:

yes it would have been the same for everyone (crap) but the top guys would still win! surely its better for everyone to be able to use tyres that work so you can concentrate on racing rather than just having to work hard just trying to get your car round! and yes when i saw some turd rippers being tested indoors a couple of weeks ago they did look THAT BAD!

i'm happy for a few quid to go to Help for Heroes & i hope everybody else feels the same. if it wasn't for the sacrifices these guys make then maybe none of us would even have the freedom to race toy cars! let alone worry about not getting a set of free tyres that wont even work at this meeting!