URBAN X Off-Road warehouse race meeting 2012

[styleone]

Well guys, I am over the moon to release news of what might be the most unique off-road racing experience seen in recent years.

2012 will see the launch of the U.K's first ever urban warehouse based off-road racing series, with the launch race meeting planned for late January we are super excited to share with you some spy shots of the secured venues. We are very aware of date clashes within drivers commitments so we can assure you that this event will be staged with no direct clashes to other national or regional race meetings. We have several major manufacturers interested in supporting this event so our administration and infastructure will be top class.

The meeting will be run over 1 full day with both micro 1/18th & 1/16th scale heats and the traditional 1/10th scale indoor off-road heats. The really cool part of this racing event will be the location.

Urban X will take place in a spacious urban warehouse environment in central Birmingham. Multi-surface track conditions will be seen with carpet and polished industrial flooring. We will be employing a dedicated team to design and construct the track features/jumps etc.

We will have a large well appointed pit area with live power points and pit tables supplied. Our goal with this event is to bring the culture of off-road indoor racing into a new environment whilst also giving you, the race community an opportunity to visit the second city during an exciting days race activities.

Spy shots of the secured venues:

http://i1216.photobucket.com/albums/dd378/teamblackcountry/space3.jpg

At first I would like to gauge the potential interest in this meeting and see who may like to attend?. The venue boasts amazing access from major motorway networks, full food facilities, toilets and parking facilities, and a spacious spectators area for friends and family to relax and enjoy the fun. Central hotel and transport networks are 5 minutes walking distance from this amazing venue.

http://i1216.photobucket.com/albums/dd378/teamblackcountry/space2-1.jpg

Racers will be welcome to run several classes during the day and our goal is to allow every attending driver or team ample time, space and track access to make this an amazing days racing.

http://i1216.photobucket.com/albums/dd378/teamblackcountry/boxed1-1.jpg

Stay tuned for my information in the next few weeks and if you think you may like to attend this great day in the centre of the country, let us know :thumbsup:

[john333]

looks promising, my other halfs got family in Birmingham so can drop her off!

[DragonRider]

Me and my boy are interested for some indoor 4WD action.

[The Chef]

Looks very interesting I'm in as long as it doesn't clash with petit.

[JamesRumble]

Reckon I'd make the trip, looks promising

[learnerdriver]

interested if it doesnt clash with area 51 event ?

[Getpip]

Im coming if James is driving :lol:

[styleone]

Nice to see the good vibes and interest guys. We are super aware of the busy period around the start of next year so we will not be clashing with any major dates to make it easier for you all to attend :)

Stay tuned in the next few days folks we have a few surprises for you regarding the launch of Urban X warehouse racing...its going to be a stonker :)

Catch other news at the blogspot www.offroadradiocontrol.blogspot.com (http://www.offroadradiocontrol.blogspot.com)

[andyroooo]

Rainbow warehouses??????????

[styleone]

LOL :D close but no cigar...it's actually not far from that very site...bigger, cleaner and more suited to this type of event...more will be revealed very shortly chaps :thumbsup:

[stumpiey]

im sure there will be quite a few intrested, me for one, what sort of size is it ?

[RogerM]

Sounds fantastic .... keep us all posted. If it doesn't clash with Area 51 etc. I am fairly sure I'll be there with at least Adam but probably a fair few from around the Gloucester area.

[luniemiester]

Brilliant - an indoor track thats about 10 mins from my doorstep, bring it on!

[styleone]

Brilliant - an indoor track thats about 10 mins from my doorstep, bring it on!

:thumbsup::thumbsup: Welcome to the world of Urban X folks.....just sat down at my desk after walking around venue 2 for the opening meeting!! we are so bloomin excited to bring you all such an unusual place to tear some carpet...glad the news has been welcomed by all so far :woot:

[styleone]

im sure there will be quite a few intrested, me for one, what sort of size is it ?

Venue 1 is approx 250ft x 250ft and venue 2 is 478ft x 375ft...mooosive :woot:

We are currently deciding on if we can afford to have 2 venues on the same day (directly next to each other...one for micro scale and 1 for 1/10th...we may end up all in one venue but lets see what the next few hours of meetings brings us :thumbsup:

[styleone]

Check out the logo launch for Urban X..http://offroadradiocontrol.blogspot.com/

dates TBC tomorrow guys...get ready for a hoot :thumbsup:

[styleone]

Hi folks,

How's the 28th of January sound for everybody? Being super mindful of petit, british open, players, area 51 etc? Feedback please?

[Hole Digger]

Interested if your running 1/18th 4wd & 1/10th short course 2 or 4wd:thumbsup:

[styleone]

Interested if your running 1/18th 4wd & 1/10th short course 2 or 4wd:thumbsup:


We are currently gauging interest in each class respectively, short course may figure but stay tuned here and over at the blogspot www.offroadradiocontrol.blogspot.com for further info...all details of classes running dyring the first Urban X should be confirmed by Friday this week :)

[luniemiester]

Gutted, that's the one January weekend I can't do!

Is it just a one off or will the track be there permanent?

[styleone]

Gutted, that's the one January weekend I can't do!

Is it just a one off or will the track be there permanent?


Sorry to hear that mate, due to the style of venue it is this is likely to be a one off as we have had to work a bit hard to get such a unusual spot. Let's hope you can make the next venue :)

[The Chef]

Sounds good to me. I'll see if team useless can attend.:thumbsup:

[styleone]

Sounds good to me. I'll see if team useless can attend.:thumbsup:

Good news Chef!! :thumbsup: Gather the troops mate, its going to be very cool...booking in details coming shortly folks

[RobChalmers]

If there's going to be a short course class I'll bring mine along! As well as 16th 4wd and potentially 16th 2wd

[styleone]

If there's going to be a short course class I'll bring mine along! As well as 16th 4wd and potentially 16th 2wd

Rob, we are just currently exploring if short course will be populer enough to run a stand alone heat... any feedback from others who may want to run the short course class??

Keep us informed guys as Rob has and we can accomodate you all for an amzing days racing :thumbsup:

[igbandy]

I might be up for some Short course racing Stuart :)

[styleone]

I might be up for some Short course racing Stuart :)

Ooplers, welcome the 1.9 scale truck National Champ on the last post :) Andy, good to see you on here mate, we are musing on short course at present, will have full class list by Friday, great to here from you Andy :)

[igbandy]

If SC doesn`t happen, I will still come along :)

[styleone]

If SC doesn`t happen, I will still come along :)

It would be brilliant to have you along on the day mate...give some of the racers a chance to meet and chat with a scale/crawling expert and vice versa. We must meet up very soon to get a photo shoot done of the rigs dude? I'll call you shortly :thumbsup:

[igbandy]

It would be brilliant to have you along on the day mate...give some of the racers a chance to meet and chat with a scale/crawling expert and vice versa. We must meet up very soon to get a photo shoot done of the rigs dude? I'll call you shortly :thumbsup:


I used to race in the late 80`s early 90`s in 1:10 off road (still got the buggies!) And I have been known to race in the vintage class at Hinckley once every blue moon :wub

Give me a call, and we can arrange a visit to my workshop :thumbsup:

[Speedy Steve RRCi]

This sounds very interesting. I think ill have to pop along with a few cars to run

[Tycho]

My lad and I would be up for it, both running 1/10th 2WD

[styleone]

My lad and I would be up for it, both running 1/10th 2WD

Great news :thumbsup: The booking in forms and meeting timetable will be up on here by Thursday this week guys....really looking forward to seeing you all :thumbsup:

[Oxygen]

Very interesting, looks good! Will try and drag a few up from the DMS club to this one!

[toooldskool]

Jan 28th is a Saturday- Is this right?

[styleone]

Jan 28th is a Saturday- Is this right?

Yes that is correct mate, 28th of January is a Saturday and yes that our confirmed date for the event. Booking in requests are now been taken...email us at styleft@hotmail.co.uk and request your booking in form guys...lets go:woot::woot::woot::thumbsup:

[styleone]

Ok folks....as previously posted Urab X booking in has officially started today!

Email us at styleft@hotmail.co.uk and request a booking in form. The evnt is capped at 80 drivers and we have already booked 7 from other forums....let's avvviiiiit, really looking forward to seeing you all there

:D

[GRIFF55]

What's the venue postcode please mate, so I can work out some costs.
Sounds great tho!

[styleone]

What's the venue postcode please mate, so I can work out some costs.
Sounds great tho!

Ok chaps, venue location for planning of travel is as follows: Space2 warehouse, custard factory, digbeth, birmingham, B9 4AA

Ill be posting up a hotel deal that's super local this weekend :)

[john333]

Email sent, fingers crossed I get in! sounds great!

John Jones

[styleone]

UOTE=john333;592701]Email sent, fingers crossed I get in! sounds great!

John Jones[/QUOTE]


Places are selling really quickly guys...booking in forms have been sent to all enquiries thus far. Once you receive your form, fill it out (it is a word document so super simple) email it back and make your paypal payment and you are in!

I hear a rumour that The Gadget Show may be there covering the meeting for T.V

What a day its set to be :) can't wait to meet you all

[john333]

hehe, one more post Stuart and your count will be 666! do 2 real quick ones and get it out the way! ;-)

[JezT]

We are currently gauging interest in each class respectively, short course may figure but stay tuned here and over at the blogspot www.offroadradiocontrol.blogspot.com (http://www.offroadradiocontrol.blogspot.com) for further info...all details of classes running dyring the first Urban X should be confirmed by Friday this week :)

Was there not enough interest in shortcourse? Not on the entry form.

[Hole Digger]

What tyres are allowed for a 1/18 short course

[styleone]

Was there not enough interest in shortcourse? Not on the entry form.


We would have been keen to run a 10th short course class but had very few requests. I understand that this thread had a few people mentioning a truck class but based on the 100 or so people who contacted me directly off all the forum posts we had to choose 10th buggy 2wd and 4wd, if I can collect a minimum of 10 drivers who want to book in and pay this weekend we will modify the schedule to accodate the class :) get pm'ing chaps, the offer is there if you want it?

We would ideally want to run all classes, but it has to be based on demand

Let us know :)

i

[styleone]

A quick update chaps,

For all those drivers who have completed registration and paid there fee today, you will receive a drivers care package via email Monday that will outline further details including:

Schedule, pit arrangements, hotel deals, sponsor updates and prizes

We are currently taking an encouraging amount of bookings...so get in touch for your chance to race :)

[john333]

Really looking forward to it!

[styleone]

Glad to have you attending John :thumbsup: Its set to be a corker mate..exciting times and positive vibes

[john333]

Stu, what is the polished surface like? will we get any grip in 2WD with the mini pins?

[styleone]

Stu, what is the polished surface like? will we get any grip in 2WD with the mini pins?

As some eagle eyed drivers may have noticed or heard on the grapevine...we think that we will be adding a control tyre to the list for 10th...Schuey mini spikes...we spoke with several lads after walking the venue this afternoon and the polished area is industrial smooth concrete...looks very clean and nice but spikes may well be needed...or go kamikaze and get those pins on anyway :lol:

Our aim is to create a very 'drivable' track but expect a few challenges with dramatic changes in elevation and surface :thumbsup:...it is off-road after all ey folks ;)

[john333]

:thumbsup::thumbsup::drool:

[styleone]

A quick update guys. We have been swamped with requests for booking in details and drivers paying their fees over night! :) looks like its going to be a well attended meeting with some of the scenes great characters booking in so far.....we can not wait.....:D

If you are yet to book in and get paid up then get in touch soon at styleft@hotmail.co.uk and request an emailed booking in form

;)

[Jamie.T]

Is the surface going to be all smooth concrete, or have you got carpet as well?

[styleone]

Is the surface going to be all smooth concrete, or have you got carpet as well?

The surface will be mixed with sharp elivation changes and both slippy and carpet :D

[styleone]

A good days booking in has seen a 3rd of all driver spots registered and paid. Thanks to all drivers who are ready for the meeting...and anybody who is also wanting to book their spot email us on styleft@hotmail.co.uk for your booking in form

With only 48 hours of driver registration gone....places are selling quick folks :)

[styleone]

What tyres are allowed for a 1/18 short course

are you running 12mm hex conversion on your truck?

[Hole Digger]

Control tyres that will fit a Associated SC18

[styleone]

Well done to all those drivers who booked and paid for their Urban X tickets today. It is wonderfuly to see so many enquiries and we can not wait to see you all in January.

Places carry on going chaps... Get in touch for your chance to race at this truly uniqe event :)

[styleone]

Hi folks,

Booking in is currently going very well and we are happy to report that we currently have a really healthy amount of drivers paid up and ready for January 28th. Just as a quick update, we are walking the venue today with our track construction team to attempt to preempt any strange blindspots and positioning of our rostrum etc.

The track designs are completed and we are really looking forward to starting work on this unique track layout...expect to see dramatic elevation changes, a wicked fast straight and mid corner surface changes just to make our meeting interesting.

Any body who still wants to book in plaese contact me directly on styleft@hotmail.co.uk and request a booking form....more updates to follow shortly

:thumbsup::thumbsup:

[styleone]

Well guys,

We are over the moon to announce that Schumacher will be on board to support the Urban X event in January!! :D the folks down at Schumacher HQ are supplying us with some amazing prizes for our lucky drivers!

Our thanks go out to Robin and the rest of the team for supporting this exciting project. Stay tuned for further updates.

All drivers who are holding back on booking in, tickets are selling fast, get in touch asap to secure your spaces :)

[john333]

^^ good news^^ :thumbsup::thumbsup:

[Muzzie]

E-mail sent Looks like fun:thumbsup:

[styleone]

Thanks guys...booking in forms have been sent via email just! :thumbsup: Busy day with questions and enquiries today....great to see so many drivers interested :woot: Many thanks to all who are paid and confirmed so far

[styleone]

Just wanted to say its lovely to see such a broad spectrum of drivers interested in booking in for Urban X so far :) its exactly what the meetings about folks, the whole race community getting together for a good days off-road fun, regardless of background, ability, or class....let the booking continue and thank you all for your amazing support so far :)

[styleone]

Well it all falls directly into a sharper focus today as the carpet has just arrived in a rather large van!! :thumbsup:...the surface is going to be wicked and we are super excited by the amount of people requesting booking in forms...just keep in mind guys...your places are not fully confirmed until you pay for your entrance fees. Get in touch at styleft@hotmail.co.uk for booking in forms and payment details....hold on is that a 6ft incline ramp I see going past the office window...what do the lads have planned? :drool:

[styleone]

A quick update chaps...thanks go out to the drivers who have booked in and paid for their tickets this week so far :thumbsup:...seems like a few of the 'oldschool' guys have shown an interest this week. Its great to hear from you all and we are really happy that so many of you are interested in this event.

We will be down at both the Hereford Micro National event and Area 51 if anybody wants to say Hi.....just look for the guys crouched in strange positions track side with a video camera on the end of a long pole ;)

For those who are still yet to confirm their place at Urban X on January 28th...drop me a line at styleft@hotmail.co.uk for your booking in form and details of how to pay :woot:

[DaSloth]

Fill it with dirt! :)

any list of drivers attending yet?

[john333]

Any more info yet Stuart? times, drivers attending, rules etc?

Really looking forward to this meeting!

[The Chef]

Fill it with dirt! :)

any list of drivers attending yet?

All you need to know is i'll be there:p:p:p

[styleone]

Ok guys, so we are currently looking at releasing full information on the 2nd of January, this is to allow for the 60 odd drivers who have requested booking forms but not paid yet a chance to get on the confirmed list :)

All drivers who are booked in and paid up will get a drivers briefing via email on the 2nd and for those that miss that email, it will be posted on this thread. We did plan on releasing these driver emails earlier but we have held fire until everybody gets booked in.

We can confirm that RRCi crew will be covering the day for their magazine

More info to come very shortly guys, we currently have just over half of the 80 places filled so if you have been holding back...get in touch for your booking in form and payment details on styleft@hotmail.co.uk

Its looking good for a great days racing :)

[styleone]

Hi guys,

As promised, attached below is a basic update for all drivers who are booked in to race at Urban X on the 28th of January:

Times: The following running order will be facilitated by an automatic timing system and will not stop for any reason other than an emergency.

Doors open at 8:00am - Drivers are welcome to set up their pit tables and begin settling in from this time onwards.

Drivers briefing at 9:15am - All drivers who are racing must attend this short briefing at race control. Heat lists will be released and rules will be discussed.

Controlled practice begins at 9:45am - Heat by heat controlled practice rounds of 5 minutes each will take place.

Controlled practice closes at 10:40am - All heats will have completed 2 practice round.

Timed qualiys begin at 10:50am - All heats take part in 3 x 5 minute timed rounds.

Timed qualiys close 12:15 - All drivers will have complete 3 timed rounds

Lunch break 12:15 - 12:45pm

Finals heats are announced 1:00pm

Finals begin 1:15pm - All drivers complete 1 x 5 minute final per class they have entered.

Finals close 3:15pm - All drivers will have completed their relevant finals.

Results announced and presentation of prizes 3:45pm

Event closes 4:15pm

Rules and resource details:

All drivers will have direct access to 240v mains electrical power within the pit areas. All drivers are advised to supply their own pit table for the event.

Loading into the venue can be arranged for teams with large amounts of equipment. Parking for drivers is free in a 24hour security patrolled carpark adjacent to the venue.

All drivers will be required to use a lipo charging bag during the event.

All drivers are expected to marshall the race that directly takes place after their my recent time on the rostrum. Any driver who does not marshall this position will lose their last round time.

All drivers who attend this event will consent to photographic and moving film appearences by means of signing a written consent form upon arrival. Please be aware that there will be 2 film crews present on the day. If you do not wish to appear on the captured footage please make our race control staff aware of this upon arrival.

Following this update, we will shortly release a drivers list of attending racers. Hope this information will give you all a better starting guide to how the day will unfold. :thumbsup:

Any drivers who are not booked in yet by means of either requesting a booking in form, and then paying. Or if you have already got your booking in form but are yet to pay...the earlier we conclude booking in, the faster we can move on to releasing more information. We currently have 47 drivers confirmed to race. 25 for 10th and 22 for 16th

We are really looking forward to meeting you all for a cool relaxed days racing :)

Contact me directly for any further information on styleft@hotmail.co.uk

[styleone]

A big thank you to the flurry of bookings and enquiries we have had over the weekend. We are so happy to have so many people interested in the Urban X event on the 28th of January in Birmingham.

We still have driver places open so if you are yet to book in please contact me directly on styleft@hotmail.co.uk requesting your booking in form and payment details.

It is looking like this event is going to be wonderful....the carpet and jumps are here, RRCi will be covering the event, and Schumacher will be supporting us with some wicked prizes...get in touch to not miss your chance to race :thumbsup:

Look forward to hearing from you all shortly

[john333]

Really looking forward to this!

[Ben Turner]

Any more pictures/track updates to share with us? Really looking forward to this!

Ben

[RobChalmers]

You tenth-ing it Turnip??

[arransmith27]

how many spaces are left in 1/10th?

any more pics yet? :)

[styleone]

how many spaces are left in 1/10th?

any more pics yet? :)

We currently have 50 drivers booked in for this event. 29 for 10th spread across 2wd and 4wd and 21 for 16th, we are capping the evnt at 80 so spaces are filling up nicely...get in touch if you want to pay your booking in fee and secure your space chaps :thumbsup:

[styleone]

Any more pictures/track updates to share with us? Really looking forward to this!

Ben

Thanks for posting Ben, we can confirm that we have taken delivery of some large astroturf sections and a nice corner tabletop!! Carpet is here and the rostrum is being transported over night tonight!!

We can promise you all a relaxed and fun days racing on a track that will be pretty unique...how many places can you race carpet, astro sections, and slippy concrete, all together in a massive cool inner city warehouse....tyre selection will be critical....we just wanted to make it as interesting as possible so we can all enjoy a new challenge this year! :thumbsup:

The whole day will be about community spirit and loads of fun so expect to see spectators as well guys. Young and old are all welcome as we get warmed up for what looks like an amazing years racing :woot:

[RobChalmers]

Gonna enjopy only racing one class - I might even remember to do all my heats this time out (where's the emoticon for face palm?)

[Snowey]

Hello. This is post number one for me. This event looks wicked. I Will definatly be getting involved in your next event when I have my car sorted. I am on the iternal Durango 410v3 waiting list and havnt raced since I was a kid! Anyhow this event sounds like the start of a beautiful thing. Good workguys!

[arransmith27]

I'm in :thumbsup: , really looking forward to this event.

[Ben Turner]

Yup Im racing 16th 4wd and 2wd 10th with the Centro :thumbsup:
You tenth-ing it Turnip??

Sounds like its going to be an awesome event, had no idea there was going to be so many different surfaces, cant wait!

Ben

[RobChalmers]

First time I'll have raced on astro with a 16th.... Can't wait!

is the conrete sealed or a bit dusty?

[racingben]

First time I'll have raced on astro with a 16th.... Can't wait!

two words.

Grip

Roll

I ran my carisma at TIchfield with mini pins on and it would flip like crazy. Didn't have rally blocks at that point though. The standard tyres were so grippy you could flip the car adjusting your line on the straight!

Might be an excuse to race there this sunday with the mini 8 as I'm down south at the weekend.

[_sleigh_]

I've run my 1:16 on astro a few times now and as long as the 'pile' of the astro isn't too lengthy we'll be ok. But the same applies for the 1:10 buggies, just not as bad. :thumbsup:

[RobChalmers]

I like a numb car, so I'll just test on the std pins until I've dialled it out!

[styleone]

I've run my 1:16 on astro a few times now and as long as the 'pile' of the astro isn't too lengthy we'll be ok. But the same applies for the 1:10 buggies, just not as bad. :thumbsup:

As Phil has pointed out, no need to stress as the pile is short enough to let all scales wizz through the astro sections, we decided to include the astro sections to give you all something exciting! They will only feature in small sections to make it interesting :) fun times we hope

[RobChalmers]

I'm just looking forward to the concrete! (until it blues up :( )

[styleone]

First time I'll have raced on astro with a 16th.... Can't wait!

is the conrete sealed or a bit dusty?

The concrete is sealed. Industrial style with a semi-shiny coating....again more of a featured surface change than loads of slippy, should make for some interesting corners when your line goes, carpet, slippy, astro strip, carpet!! Lol

I mean it is off-road after all ;)

[arransmith27]

Any more pics yet?

What's the entry list looking like so far?

[MatJohnson]

anyone got any ideas on tyres for 1/10th? Pins or spikes?

[freddie]

hi is there any spaces in 2wd for this event ?

[john333]

anyone got any ideas on tyres for 1/10th? Pins or spikes?

take both, wont know till the day which to use :confused::lol:

[chuckie stella]

hi is there any spaces in 2wd for this event ?

Same for me please, think I want to attend this! :thumbsup:

Drivers list anywhere for me to view?

[styleone]

Same for me please, think I want to attend this! :thumbsup:

Drivers list anywhere for me to view?

Hi folks, places are still available for all classes! Selling quickly today :)

Email me for booking forms styleft@hotmail.co.uk

Let's fill this event before Thursday, really looking forward to seeing you all :D

[chuckie stella]

Thanks for the fast response, Stuart. All booked in and looking forward to it! :)

[hazeandfizz]

See you there:thumbsup:

Jimbo.

Thanks for the fast response, Stuart. All booked in and looking forward to it! :)

[chuckie stella]

Pulled out now!! :lol:

[lsdevey]

im racin 2 :thumbsup: should be great dont know bout tyres ????

[chuckie stella]

im racin 2 :thumbsup: should be great dont know bout tyres ????

Pins on driven axle and staggers new and old on 2wd front I believe.

[Big G]

I booked in tonight :)

[styleone]

Pins on driven axle and staggers new and old on 2wd front I believe.

Correct, but just so everybody remembers...as stated on booking in form, we are also allowing mini spikes on driven axle 2wd and all round 4wd...the slippy is not like ice but may prove interesting until the grip rises a bit during the meeting.

We can not wait to begin the actual track build guys!!, as promised, photos will be uploaded as we go this week.

Many thanks to all racers who have booked and paid this weekend!! :thumbsup: It is filling up nicely now and all is set for a really nice day of relaxed but challenging racing for all attending.

Don't forget your pit tables and chairs folks, any racers with extra power extension leads we are suggesting you chuck them in as it looks like the pits are going to be busy....doors will be open with all welcome from 7:30...feel free to get in and settled from then on :thumbsup:

[racingben]

Stuart,

Have you got enough for 1/16 2wd? If not can you slot me into 1/10 2wd please

[Layloo9136]

Well, I am not going to be racing simply because I'm not good enough, but I think I'll be making the trip down from Manchester just to spectate and support. Sounds like a fun day to me.
:thumbsup:

[arransmith27]

How many are booked in so far Stuart?

Any ideas what the parking situation is gonna be like? :thumbsup:

[arransmith27]

im racin 2 :thumbsup: should be great dont know bout tyres ????

Pins or minispikes on your 4wd Lee

really lookin forward to this one :thumbsup:

[The Chef]

Can't remember what I booked in for Oscar 2WD and me? 4 I hope. Stu Can you let me know. Thank you.

Kristian Minter

[styleone]

How many are booked in so far Stuart?

Any ideas what the parking situation is gonna be like? :thumbsup:

We currently have 58 drivers booked but requests for booking in have risen dramatically over last 24hours. We anticipate a sell out over the next 48 hours folks!! :thumbsup: Parking is super convenient just adjacent to the venue and security patrolled :thumbsup:

[styleone]

Good news folks, the great team from Pitside Drop Shop will have their travelling shop on site at Urban X to help us all out with tyres etc during the event! :D

Perfect :)

[john333]

Stu, could you give us some more address details? a street name or whatever would be great ;-)

[Big G]

From the entry form...

Location: Space 2 Warehouse, Custard Factory, Gibb St, Birmingham, B9 4AA.

[john333]

Thanks, saw the post code etc on previous post but sure it didn't mention Gibb Street!

[john333]

double post sorry

[Dazzler]

Am I near Stu?

I've worn the soles of my shoes out on Street View finding this place... :woot:

http://www.oople.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=777&pictureid=4767

http://www.oople.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=777&pictureid=4768

Location: Space 2 Warehouse, Custard Factory, Gibb St, Birmingham, B9 4AA

[lsdevey]

Pins or minispikes on your 4wd Lee

really lookin forward to this one :thumbsup:
duno got both :D

[RobChalmers]

Good news folks, the great team from Pitside Drop Shop will have their travelling shop on site at Urban X to help us all out with tyres etc during the event! :D

Perfect :)

Do they have SST tyres for us Micros??

[Dan Holmes]

Been a long time since I was near Gibb street.. Oh the sweet days of the Custrad Factory and Medicine bar!! Hopefully this wont be as messy..

This event is gonna be RAD!

[_sleigh_]

Be good to catch up Dan :thumbsup:

[Dan Holmes]

Yes mate indeed.. I'll throw the kettle on i'll be in the rat van..

[wezzer]

loving that :-)
:thumbsup:

[Dazzler]

Are you booked in yet Wezzer?

[styleone]

You got it Daz, Im stood just under that Space 2 sign as I type waiting for a delivery of track markings!! aviiit

Just as a quick pointer for everybody attending this weekend. Power is live in the pit area but please bring any extra extention leads you have to make life a little easier for us all :thumbsup:

The track build has started and I will post up pictures as we move through it...damn that slippy looks really slippy :woot: should be interesting to say the least...oh! and the carpet is not exactly dull in colour either!! Can not wait folks, its going to rock

Am I near Stu?

I've worn the soles of my shoes out on Street View finding this place... :woot:

http://www.oople.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=777&pictureid=4767

http://www.oople.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=777&pictureid=4768

Location: Space 2 Warehouse, Custard Factory, Gibb St, Birmingham, B9 4AA

[_sleigh_]

Less typing and more photo taking :thumbsup:

[Pappisavage]

Is there going to be a website with a live webcam like they had at area51

[mounty]

when can we see some pics .already booked in for some good fun racing

[freddie]

hi ive sent payment and booking form can you tell me if you have recieved it ? an also have i got it many thanks

[freddie]

also have i got in ? thanks

[styleone]

Ok chaps we are at 71 drivers paid up and booked in by returning email booking forms :)

Booking in will close at 12:00 noon on Thursday to allow us time to process all drivers. There will be a reserve list as soon as we hit 80 drivers.

We are very happy and excited to see so many of you booking in to race with us. Its set to be a really fun, relaxed, and enjoyable day with a track that has that urban flavour! :D

Anybody who is yet to book in then feel free to email me at styleft@hotmail.co.uk

As previously mentioned, drivers are welcome to arrive at the venue from 7:30 and get settled in. We have brilliant amenities around us including a breakfast shop that does EVERYTHING you will need ;) we have a fully stocked newsagents, coffe shop, curry and snack cafe, great toilet facilities and secure parking about 10 yards from the venue.

You will approach from any journey down a road called Heath Mill Lane, look out for a stack of rusting crushed cars built as a wall! That's the carpark.

Any difficulties with finding us the type in Gibb Street, B9 4AA into sat navs/Google maps and look for the signs for The Custard Factory


Schumacher have supplied some really cool raffle prizes including some nice T-shirts, Lipo Charger, and some tools. Tickets for the raffle are £1.00 in the pits, so don't forget to jump in and grab a chance to win yourself some cool stuff :)

Let's make this already exciting event a real corker

[arransmith27]

Really looking forward to this event, got a feeling it's gonna be mega :thumbsup:

[hazeandfizz]

Hi,

Just looked on Google earth and it's not easy to see the exact location, any chance you can upload a edited image of Gibb St showing which build we are in and the carpark location.

Thanks,
James.

[styleone]

Hi,

Just looked on Google earth and it's not easy to see the exact location, any chance you can upload a edited image of Gibb St showing which build we are in and the carpark location.

Thanks,
James.

If you check the area on Goggle maps, study the section of Heath Mill Lane that has Gibb Street ajoined to it. Gibb Street is notoriously difficult to see on Goggle Earth as it is under a railway bridge. When you find Gibb Street, and the intersection with Heath Mill Lane...the big warehouse directly at that junction is the one.

The carpark is directly adjacent, just over the road (Heath Mill Lane) from the warehouse. I hope that helps chaps?

Booking in has gone wild over the last few hours! Looks like it is going to be a full house. I am currently wrestling with red carpet and gaffer tape...I actually look like a giant human sized rasberry ripple!! :thumbsup:

Not long to go folks....off-road is about to come inner city :)

[MatJohnson]

Am lost already,
http://www.mathome.plus.com/location.PNG

is it location 1,2,3 or 4? The car park is between 2 and 3

[Dazzler]

http://www.oople.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=777&pictureid=4774

[hazeandfizz]

Got it cheers, it's easy to see on street view on google maps with this info. You can see the crushed cars at the entrance of the carpark.

Any track photos yet?

Come on the weekend:thumbsup:

James.

If you check the area on Goggle maps, study the section of Heath Mill Lane that has Gibb Street ajoined to it. Gibb Street is notoriously difficult to see on Goggle Earth as it is under a railway bridge. When you find Gibb Street, and the intersection with Heath Mill Lane...the big warehouse directly at that junction is the one.

The carpark is directly adjacent, just over the road (Heath Mill Lane) from the warehouse. I hope that helps chaps?

Booking in has gone wild over the last few hours! Looks like it is going to be a full house. I am currently wrestling with red carpet and gaffer tape...I actually look like a giant human sized rasberry ripple!! :thumbsup:

Not long to go folks....off-road is about to come inner city :)

[Gregors]

Just sent you email after booking in form bit late but only heard about this tonight at hot trax

[styleone]

Hi folks,

Just a very quick friendly reminder chaps as I'm up to my lipo chargers in it as the moment. Please remember your tables and chairs so we can make sure the pits is comfortable for us all...thanks folks...not long now :thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup: Right...back to work

[adon30]

Found the carpark on google street maps marked by the rusty cars!! Is that a pay and display carpark?

Is it far from the car park? Is it the one on the corner for let? or the old fabrication building? Got to think how to lug all this stuff.

It's only 3 miles from my work so I could always swing by tomorrow afternoon if I can be bothered. I'm sure I'll find it in the morning anyway as I'll just follow the crowd!!

[arransmith27]

Any pics yet ? :thumbsup:

Can't wait for this :)

[mounty]

stu what did you cap entries at in the end or havent you?

[styleone]

Our original plan was to cap at 80, we have decided to allow booking in to continue until 4:00 tomorrow afternoon.

Numbers for all classes are looking great with 10th 2wd set to be a real shop stopping set of heats!

We have drivers booked from, CML, Ansmann, Kyosho, Carisma, Phat Bodies and a good helping of local legends and race stars from as far North as Mamchester and Southern representatives not letting us down.

We are so excited to see such a broad spectrum of our racing community coming along to help us tale off-road deep inner city

We wish you all a very safe journey to the event and can't wait to meet you all in person :)

[Teaboy]

Im really looking forward to this event, although i shall be representing the lower end of the skill level, or maybe even the bottom!!.

See you all Saturday.

Cheers

Rich

[styleone]

And that's the wonderful thing about the real spirit of our sport, everybody enjoying racing together, regardless of age, skill level, and walk of life. We hope that the positive vibes we are trying to give back to you guys inspires you all to enjoy the first Urban X

:D

[Gregors]

Im really looking forward to this event, although i shall be representing the lower end of the skill level, or maybe even the bottom!!.


Rich


ill be with you :thumbsup:

[Smartalec]

Any pictures of the track yet?

[RudeTony]

Any pictures of the track yet?


Who cares Alec - same for all - I figure you owe my breakfast so get your arse there - LMAO

[Smartalec]

Who cares Alec - same for all - I figure you owe my breakfast so get your arse there - LMAO

Sorry mate, I'm on a diet ...... And looking at the state of your body, so should you be :lol::lol:

Would be nice to see a driver list too :thumbsup:

[adon30]

I can't remember what was agreed. Were we running a control tyre?

[Teaboy]

Control tyres at the event will be as follows:
1/16 – Schumacher. Mini Pins / Rally Blocks
1/10 – Schumacher. Mini Pins / Stagger Ribs / Cut Stagger Ribs/ Mini Spikes


Cheers


Rich

[HarlowS]

Its says that parking is free accross the road from the venue, but i believe its a pay and display car park ?? I thought the parking is £6-£8 per day round that area ?

[luniemiester]

Just been down for a quick look as it's not far. The car park opposite is a pay and display ands it's £6 or so for 12hrs ands it open 24 hrs. I couldn't actually find the venue but I think there's a metal roller door on gibb street - is that the entrance?

[styleone]

Parking is free all around the venue, no more than 40 yards away. Every side road around the venue is free andvery close. The carpark is sucurity controlled hence the charge, few options for folks though :)

[KRob]

Stuart, can you tell you us where the door to the venue is please.
Will it be clearly signed?

There are so many different buildings I'm sure I won't be the only not sure where it is - especially if we're all trying to hunt out free parking.

[HarlowS]

"Parking for drivers is free in a 24hour security patrolled carpark adjacent to the venue."

Where is this carpark ???




Parking is free all around the venue, no more than 40 yards away. Every side road around the venue is free andvery close. The carpark is sucurity controlled hence the charge, few options for folks though :)

[Fletch248]

Would anyone be able to tell me if there is a space in 2wd

[adon30]

If the building is still the Space2 warehouse it is in the corner by the bridge on Gibb street.

Go onto google maps. Put the streetmap man on just under the bridge at the junction of gibb st. Go forward into the corner, the road curves to the left but straight ahead and slightly to the right is a large metal gate and you can see a purple sign saying space2.
Well that's were it looks like it is.

There is no parking on Gibb st. (pedestrian street) or Heath Mill lane so you have to go further into the industrial part. Lower trinity street is 1 hour parking.

[d4ve]

Would anyone be able to tell me if there is a space in 2wd

Pm sent :thumbsup:

[Smartalec]

Would anyone be able to tell me if there is a space in 2wd

There should be as I paid my entry for 2wd earlier and I've cancelled (pm'd and asked for a refund if possible)

[JezT]

Am lost already,
http://www.mathome.plus.com/location.PNG

is it location 1,2,3 or 4? The car park is between 2 and 3

Stuart,

As Toadeh asked - Is it in 1???

[Dazzler]

It is as per the earlier posting, the venue is circled and is next door to the unit marked 1 above. So it's neither 1, 2, 3 or 4.

http://www.oople.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=777&pictureid=4774

[JezT]

It is as per the earlier posting, the venue is circled and is next door to the unit marked 1 above. So it's neither 1, 2, 3 or 4.

Sorry but I cant see anything circled:confused: Is it my browser????

[adon30]

That's what I got it to be as one of the units in the corner of Gibb street by the bridge.

You'll all be able to see it in 10 hours time ;)
See you all there.

[Dazzler]

I would say your browser. But it is the smaller unit to the side of 1.

[racingben]

Last minute cancellation for me. Wife's not well and not fair to leave her to cope with a 3 year old still recovering from chicken pox.

[Gregors]

Overslept abit to much gutted

[john333]

Well done Stu! the 3 of us from Mansfield really enjoyed today :thumbsup:

Thought the track worked well, and the organisation was spot on :thumbsup:

Will definitely come again if and when you do another

Cheers, John

[Jason A]

Hi Stuart

I would just like to thank you personally for such an amazing event.

You jumped in at the deep end and put on an 80+ person event for not one but three class's

1/10 2wd and 4wd
1/16 4wd

The track layout was great and only needed minor adjustments through the day.
It was also great to have the micros and 1/10 boys side by side.

I really hope you put more events on through year as you really put you heart into everything you do with RC.

The only downside was you promised the heat sheets in 8mins
And you over run by 33sec lol :-)

Catch up with you soon

Cheers

Jason A

[The Chef]

Firstly thank you to Stuart and and his crew for today. A very very relaxed days racing.

For your first attempt at putting a race day on I take my hat off to you. For not only having the balls to get stuck in where some dare to tread but to run a chilled days that was utter fun with no agro or attitude that can surround the one day events.

Also not forgetting how much money you must have shelled out in the first place. Well done for a great day, for putting you money where your mouth was so to speak and to already be looking ahead at making the next event better. Oscar and I Drove 125 miles each way and wouldn't hesitate to do it again for the next one. Cracking day even if I did only finish 2 races all day and gone through a couple of packs of wishbones.

[freddie]

well said chef !!!! very chilled out !!!!:thumbsup::thumbsup:

[The Chef]

Also would like to note that is was really good to race on a Saturday, as I can now look forward to a lie in opposed to a long drive before work and a tired child in the morning fighting to get up for school.:thumbsup:

[hazeandfizz]

Good job today guys, nice relaxed event and a super strong field in 2WD 1/10th.

Running my Cougar in the skate park was the best thing ever.

Thanks,
James.

[styleone]

So, here we are guys after the first ever Urban X...

Firstly I would like to express my sincere thanks to every racer who trusted my concept, came to race at my first meeting, and also made the day a wonderful exhibition of the true spirit and meaning of our wonderful sport. All of you are a real credit to the scene.

The amazing thing about the experience we all shared today was that less than 2 years ago I was away from the sport. This break from racing lasted nearly 16 years, and I am so very grateful for the support and guidance I have had to help me settle back in to the community.

Creating and running your own race meeting whether at club level or larger scale is a really character building experience, I salute every single race organiser and club chairman across our scene who goes through this experience that I have had over the last 2 months.

Urban X would not exist in concept nor reality if it wasn't for the people who have made the first event such a great experience. I asked many many people for feedback, and ALL points have been humbly noted and will be acted upon immediately to further enhance my upcoming plans for what may be Urban X Part 2:

The following points of very important feedback are planned for revision....

Bigger track space that will accommodate all classes more comfortably and ultimately give fun and exciting racing for all attendees.

Greater track technicalities and challenges.

Deeper consideration for the nature of mixed ability heats and how all drivers can compete within races that suit their ability level.

I would like to offer my public and heartfelt thanks to the following people, without whom, Urban X would not have been born or taken it's first tentative steps into the off-road culture:

Miles, Steve & Tom for their event planning and management assistance

Darren Johnson, Dave Williams, Stuart Macdonald, Tony Bishop, Phil Sleigh, Andy Mountford, Andy Funge, & Steve Haines for their amazing help during today, and also making me feel that I am part of a really inspirational race club. I was over the moon to be asked to sit on your club committee guys.

Jimmy and Vicky Storey for bringing me into the oOple family of staff and trusting my judgment and journalism skills.

Robin Schumacher, Tony Evdoka, Kev Lee & Simon Osbourne for their experience, mentoring and product support.

Danny Fisher & The Custard Factory for a brilliant venue.

Andy Jones for his advice and knowledge.

My family for putting up with living in an RC dominated environment for the last few years.

Carl Arrowsmith for his support and professional skills with race control and timing gear.

Dan Holmes and Joe Cockill for bringing that Pitside retail magic to our event.

Rob Chalmers and Simon Choc for their photography and film skills during the event.

and last but not least....every single person that raced around the track that I built from scratch....it will get bigger and better very soon guys.

As I sit and type this post I realise that my passion and commitment to RC is vastly overshadowed by my passion and inspiration for people....you all made this possible, and I thank you all for helping me create Urban X.

So, deep breath, who's up for Urban X Part 2 folks?...I have a feeling that it won't be long before we all go for it once again :thumbsup:

Racing is the one thing that will always strip away the constraints we are all dogged by in this crazy modern world...and ultimately bring hundreds of like-minded people together to enjoy a bit of exciting competition, learn new skills, meet new people & see new places....long may it continue.

Peace...Stuart 'Style One' Styles

[mounty]

well done ,good meeting stu. book me in for round 2 :)

[Antagl]

First thing i would like to say Stu is well done to you and all who contributed to put this event on! :thumbsup:.

It takes massive effort and commitment to do what you have done!

You have already know from the feedback what needs to be changed, so enough said, but one thing i wud say is don't forgot the kids who are learning the hobby! They are the future of our chosen hobby and for me the track had sufficient difficulty. How many drivers of all levels did'nt make a mistake? Not many.

You had some great drivers there who will make most tracks look easy. A big plus at any meeting. They set the standard for all racers.

Once again, well done. Is just what the West Mids needs, it could grow to add to some of the great events we have round the country. :thumbsup:

[Teaboy]

A big thanks to Stu and everyone that made the day a fantastic race day.

All of us from South Wales had a great day out and will be back for the next one.

Cheers

Rich

[TommyG]

Sounds like you all had a great time! Are there any videos of the event?

[RobChalmers]

Book me in for round 2!

[PaulUpton]

any results/pictures?

[Gonky]

any results/pictures?


Would certianly be interesting to see what the ones who couldn't make it missed out on! :D

[john333]

any results/pictures?

There was lots of filming going on by Stu's mate including on-car footage, so guessing that's being edited for release.

Darren Bloomfield won 2WD, Phil Sleigh won micro with a ballistic missile of a car!, think Phil also won 4WD but not 100% as had to leave before the end

[john333]

By the way, loved the rolling starts in the heats, it was cool trying to time your start with a clear track in front of you......like starting an F1 qualifying lap!

[arransmith27]

Congrats on running a great meeting, a great achievement for you're first attempt :thumbsup:

Will there be an urban x 2? if so then count me in :)

[RobChalmers]

Really looking forward to seeing how well the on-car video footage came out I Know it was fun shooting it - just so happy Go-Pros are built tough!

[adey]

i think alot of the 1/10th drivers felt that the track was just too small (me included). However, despite this, everbody seemed to really have enjoyed the day and would go back again. I myself thought the track was great to drive on despite its size and want to thank stu for organising it all. I cant imagine putting on a race meeting is easy and i think for his first meeting he did great. Please do another Stu !.

[john333]

i think alot of the 1/10th drivers felt that the track was just too small (me included). However, despite this, everbody seemed to really have enjoyed the day and would go back again. I myself thought the track was great to drive on despite its size and want to thank stu for organising it all. I cant imagine putting on a race meeting is easy and i think for his first meeting he did great. Please do another Stu !.

Very true, I was talking to Stu and did say the track looked tiny when we walked in........but, it was actually one of the nicest indoor tracks I've driven on in years :thumbsup: looks were definitely deceptive in this case :)

count the Mansfield crew in for the next one :thumbsup:

[Jamie B4]

Think you have hit the nail on the head, think everyone thought it was tight on first impression but can not remember there being any major crashes or instances, credit to racers etc as there was a mix of abilities through out the racing. Thought the general conversation around the pits was also first class and pleasant and nice to see people who you know the name but not the face

Many thanks

[Muzzie]

Stu,thanks for a great day, I've not been racing for long and this was my second outing away fom my club. Can't believe I won the group C 4wd final and to top that 2nd prise in the raffle. I needed some more tools as my car always seems to be in bits LOL.

When are the videos out?

[lsdevey]

this was a great meeting despite walking in a seeing a small and narrow(in places) track hope theres gona be urban x2. as ade said there must be a lot of s**t to organise and so hats of to you stu well done :thumbsup::thumbsup:

[Dudders]

Would certianly be interesting to see what the ones who couldn't make it missed out on! :D

Ditto

[styleone]

A very quick image of the track used at last weekends Urban X for those who didnt make it and are interested. As Stated by John earlier in this thread the full DVD and photo report are currently being edited :thumbsup:

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-yfu5OYkyR0k/TygOT_LjsoI/AAAAAAAAA88/1ynL5Fv1dOs/s640/IMG-20120127-00854.jpg?gl=GB

[racingdwarf]

That looks good:thumbsup:. maybe quite small,but that can be more enjoyable as you can lern it a lot faster and realy enjoy your racing. as in a lot of cases with one off meetings you maybe only do 50 laps of the track all day,for me (as I'm a bit slow:blush:) that hardly gives me a chance to get the hang of it.let alone set the car up:lol:

[chuckie stella]

Hi Stu, was there ever a report released for your event?

Cheers,

Matt