Pitting

[The Chef]

Hi there,

I'm about to get in to Nitro and was wondering what one would do about having someone in the pit? The wife wont want to come so if one is lacking a friend/buddy what happens? Do people help each other out?

[jamiekerr14]

99% of the time you can find someone to pit for you if you do it in return.. or for a drink. Its nice to have a few mates to come race with you to help pit and so on. But everyone is very friendly, and you should not struggle to find someone who is willing to lend a hand mate.

[The Chef]

Thats good to know. I think there may be a few guys that I know from 1/10th electric. I'm quite looking forward to starting. What is the first race at clanfield or Slough.

[jamiekerr14]

Clanfield-No idea.. will have to keep looking out..
Slough.. Check there website for dates and so on

[eyeayen]

Clanfield is getting back going, track work starts over Christmas.

I've almost got everything to get racing now due to a very kind person ( cheers Mark ) giving me a sort of permanent lend of some of his old kit. So I'll be there as a newbie as well. Hopefully I can get up to Slough too. Nasir mentioned a race on the 8th Jan, keep in touch, even if I'm not running by then I'll be there to watch / photograph it so I'll pit for you, not that I really know what I'm doing, car comes up ramp, grab car, put fuel in, put car back down facing correct way. :thumbsup:

It's when the engine cuts I get confused and panic a bit as it's all new to me.

You got your Kyosho then ?

[The Chef]

Not got one yet but I've just sold a real car so I'm going to treat myself to a complete nitro set up from Tommy Chung.

He seems very knowledgeable and a very friendly helpful gent. I look forward to meeting you Ian and thank you for your kind offer. We can get it wrong together. I think that we also have to keep an eye on the stop watch for fuel.

[eyeayen]

We can get it wrong together

That was my thinking behind it too fella :thumbsup:

Tommy Chung is an absolute wealth of knowledge for all things Rally Cross.

I pitted at Clanfield last time I was there so almost know what I'm doing, lets hope I've got the Agama all together and running by then, can't see why not.

[The Chef]

What are you missing for the complete set?

[eyeayen]

Little things, glow starter, plug spanner, engine nut, it's all things that cost very little, I guess in total I need less than £50 worth, as you know even that sort of money isn't easy to come by for me at the moment, my girlfriend said I've been good all year so will have to wait and see what Santa brings :D

So I'm confident I'll be there. I could do with getting some practice in driving though, I've not driven anything RC for 3 years so trying to get an 8th nitro car around Slough when I've only done tenth electric on road before is a touch daunting :woot:

If I can get to Clanfield for a few races just to get my eye back in I reckon I'll be okay. Irrespective of that I want to come up to Slough so keep in touch and I'll pit for you !

[The Chef]

If you get stuck for those little bits I may have some of those spare:)

[showtime]

Slough's an easy enough track to get round so you should be fine.
Yes it's a bit harder to get around as Quicky as the top boys but that's the same everywhere ;)

Tbh after tenth, 8th always feels a tiny bit slow!
It's still the best class though :)

You gotta be keen to race right through the winter
A lot of us just pack up & come back in Feb or march
Freezing my bollocks off all day & wearing my car out in the mud isn't my idea of fun. Plus half the week cleaning it & replacing bearings!
Not for me thanks :)

See you in the spring :)

[eyeayen]

Ah right, it's like the fair weather bikers who only get their motorbikes out in the dry then :lol: - yeah that'll be me nowadays as I'm getting older and apparently wiser... :blush:

I can understand that, a set of bearings isn't cheap, still I've gotta learn to drive sometime so if it's a bit quieter now maybe it's a good time to practice !

Cheers Chef dude, I'm sure I'll be sorted by then though.

[showtime]

i got no problems with being called a fair weather racer :D

is supposed to be fun, the reasons above outweigh the fun as far as i'm concerned so i'm happy to return once the suns dried the track for me :thumbsup:

one thing to consider though is how sticky Slough gets after a frost
the first run where its still hard is fast as you like but for some reason as soon as it starts to thaw out the mud becomes really, really sticky & i've seen cars get so heavy they literally just stop on the track!

even if you're so keen you just have to race i'm sure a post frost sludge fest will take the shine off for you :o

[Dudders]

Nothing a jet wash can't sort out I'm sure!!!

Chef we loosing you to those dodgem racers?

[showtime]

jetwash is a mugs game!


the dishwasher is the choice of champions :thumbsup:

[The Chef]

Nothing a jet wash can't sort out I'm sure!!!

Chef we loosing you to those dodgem racers?

Not a chance I just want to do some outdoor dirt racing in the warmer months.:drool:

[Nas]

Clanfield is getting back going, track work starts over Christmas.

I've almost got everything to get racing now due to a very kind person ( cheers Mark ) giving me a sort of permanent lend of some of his old kit. So I'll be there as a newbie as well. Hopefully I can get up to Slough too. Nasir mentioned a race on the 8th Jan, keep in touch, even if I'm not running by then I'll be there to watch / photograph it so I'll pit for you, not that I really know what I'm doing, car comes up ramp, grab car, put fuel in, put car back down facing correct way. :thumbsup:

It's when the engine cuts I get confused and panic a bit as it's all new to me.

You got your Kyosho then ?

RWMCC (Slough) Dates

2012 Winter Series Dates announced
08/01/12 - Winter Series Round 5
29/01/12 - Winter Series Round 6
19/02/12 - Winter Series Round 7
11/03/12 - Winter Series Round 8

Thanks :)

[eyeayen]

RWMCC (Slough) Dates

2012 Winter Series Dates announced
08/01/12 - Winter Series Round 5
29/01/12 - Winter Series Round 6
19/02/12 - Winter Series Round 7
11/03/12 - Winter Series Round 8

Thanks :)

Cheers for posting those up Nasir, are those the only times Slough is open or do they race in between those dates too ?

[Nas]

Cheers for posting those up Nasir, are those the only times Slough is open or do they race in between those dates too ?

Slough is open ALL the time 24/7 365 days year.Anyone can come in and practise at the track during the week.

Those dates are for the Winter series. The summer dates will be announced after the new year :). But yes those are the only Winter series races.

Thanks.

[eyeayen]

I didn't think it was open except on race days ?

[showtime]

its in a public park which means its open
the track is a fair trek from either of the carparks/entrances though so be prepared to lug your gear over to the track area!

[eyeayen]

Don't you have to be a member to be there though ? I don't mind joining but currently not a member, would be good to pop down and get some practice though just so I know what to expect although the sludgefest you've described isn't too appealing...

[Nas]

Don't you have to be a member to be there though ? I don't mind joining but currently not a member, would be good to pop down and get some practice though just so I know what to expect although the sludgefest you've described isn't too appealing...

New rules say you MUST have a BRCA membership even if your Pitting for someone.

from RWMCC

Please note that BRCA membership is required for ALL drivers and mechanics participating at any of our race meetings. We will be asking for proof of membership over the next few meetings, but please be aware that we do have direct access to the BRCA database and can check on anyones membership status.

[eyeayen]

I think you missed my point Nasir, I will renew my BRCA membership for next year so that won't be an issue. What i was worried about is you saying the track is open 24/7/365. Showtime posted its in a public park which means its open my point was don't you need to be a member of the remote world club to use their track at other times, not just race days ?

[jamiekerr14]

No...

Its on Public land-They don't advertise it as they don't want people to run on it... But yes anyone can use it they don't have much control over it in that sense. But as Adam says, the fact you cannot park anywhere near it is what puts 90% of people off from going there-Specially in the winter months.

[The Chef]

How often do most nitro racers run?

[showtime]

think of us as solar powered

we don't run until there's been around 2 weeks of solid sunshine :D

[jamiekerr14]

lol

How long is a piece of string!
It varies some race once a month.. some race most if not every weekend... Alot in the winter run 1/10th or run 1/10th if the weather has or is iffy.. it depends tbh..

[Biscuit]

I thought I would only be racing every other weekend, but have been out every week since I got my car - it is addictive. If anyone fancies popping over to Slough, give me a shout. Always better if there is someone else there. I've only done 6 or so races, but love it - even in the snow at Herts last week. If there was a race on Sunday, I would be there :D Might not be there the following week, as the wife would have killed me though. I am looking forward to the warmer, less muddy weather though!

[The Chef]

Can't wait to get my MP9. I'll be out in the not too distant future:thumbsup:

[Berky]

Welcome to Nitro racing Chef!

I am at Slough most race days (i dont always race because i am too lazy to clean the car when the track is muddy) so can pit for you if needed and if we dont end up in the same heat/finals but there are plenty of folk up there that will give you a hand.

[Nas]

Welcome to Nitro racing Chef!

I am at Slough most race days (i dont always race because i am too lazy to clean the car when the track is muddy) so can pit for you if needed and if we dont end up in the same heat/finals but there are plenty of folk up there that will give you a hand.

Do you race at Slough with your rc8.2?

I'll be racing you against my RC8.2E

:lol:

[The Chef]

MP9 in hand. Will commence building tomorrow. Thank you to all that said they would help. I will be taking some of you up on it. :D Kit looks good very good.

Thank you to Tommy Chung also for super fast delivery and his time on giving me the building tips.

[Nas]

MP9 in hand. Will commence building tomorrow. Thank you to all that said they would help. I will be taking some of you up on it. :D Kit looks good very good.

Thank you to Tommy Chung also for super fast delivery and his time on giving me the building tips.

Is that the TKI2?

[The Chef]

Yes it is:thumbsup::thumbsup:

[eyeayen]

Sounds like you're going to be having a good Christmas Mr Chef sir !

When I was younger if the parents bought me an RC car they wouldn't see me for a few days as I was in my bedroom building and painting and stickering it... come to think of it maybe that's why they bought them for me. Probably to shut me up and keep me out of their way after the previous 3 months manic child leading up to Christmas syndrome :lol:

Have fun with it Chef, next year is gonna be cool.

[Nas]

Yes it is:thumbsup::thumbsup:

Very nice, Amazing car :thumbsup::thumbsup:

[Nas]

Sounds like you're going to be having a good Christmas Mr Chef sir !

When I was younger if the parents bought me an RC car they wouldn't see me for a few days as I was in my bedroom building and painting and stickering it... come to think of it maybe that's why they bought them for me. Probably to shut me up and keep me out of their way after the previous 3 months manic child leading up to Christmas syndrome :lol:

Have fun with it Chef, next year is gonna be cool.

Hahahaa i think i have the same problem lol!!

[The Chef]

Well the diffs and rear end are built a couple of screws missing from bag 1 but luckily i had some spare so no big but I hope it's not a sign of things to come.

Bag 2 tomorrow:thumbsup:

Got the 1/10 hudy set up for the electric cars today:thumbsup::thumbsup: Cool toy, how did I ever manage before:woot:

[hotrodchris]

Berky your always building your car at a race meeting so miss most of the quallies that's why you end up in lower finals?
How are you anyway Paul long time no see since you moved
Kristian the Hudy is a loverly bit of kit but as Tommy said to me one day with a buggy the slop that you get it is a tad overkill better off with a decent set of digital verniers, a brand new kit will feel tight until after it's first race meeting!:thumbsup:

[The Chef]

Berky your always building your car at a race meeting so miss most of the quallies that's why you end up in lower finals?
How are you anyway Paul long time no see since you moved
Kristian the Hudy is a loverly bit of kit but as Tommy said to me one day with a buggy the slop that you get it is a tad overkill better off with a decent set of digital verniers, a brand new kit will feel tight until after it's first race meeting!:thumbsup:

I do know what you mean Chris but I have terrible trouble getting even close with camber and steering so as long as it puts me some where near that will be great.

[Berky]

Berky your always building your car at a race meeting so miss most of the quallies that's why you end up in lower finals?
How are you anyway Paul long time no see since you moved


hoping for change in 2012 chris :lol: going to take it a little more serious! :thumbsup:
got my engines rebuilt by Alan Dell and waiting on a few more bits.
Otherwise all good just not had a chance to get down to Torch for 10th leccy but have been down at Slough.

How things your end?

[Berky]

Kristian - you going to have the buggy ready for next race at Slough on 8 January? If so seee you there!:thumbsup:

[hotrodchris]

Not too bad cheers Paul how you keeping?
Spending all my time 1/10th at the minute and thoroughly enjoying it but do intend to take the mp9 back to Slough soon but with 4wd at Area51 in Jan and both classes at off road wars in Feb Nitro will have to wait!

[The Chef]

Kristian - you going to have the buggy ready for next race at Slough on 8 January? If so seee you there!:thumbsup:

I'll have to see how funds are, still need stuff for the buggy and I've got petit in jan if I can get there I will, even if I just come for a look.

K

[Checa]

That was my thinking behind it too fella :thumbsup:

Tommy Chung is an absolute wealth of knowledge for all things Rally Cross.

I pitted at Clanfield last time I was there so almost know what I'm doing, lets hope I've got the Agama all together and running by then, can't see why not.

Tommy Chung must be about 70:woot: he's been doing rallycross forever and is still really quick and a great guy:thumbsup:

[hotrodchris]

If Tommy is 70 how old is David his dad then?:woot: