The unofficial 2008 Kiddy National Thread

[Lee]

I know its still 2 weeks away but hey, i cant wait:thumbsup:

Any questions, thoughts,predictions.

My prediction For 2wd is either Cragg or Bloomers, if its not one of them too then im reckon it will be another driver from the A final:thumbsup:



And Yardy for 4wd, thats it :woot:

[Chris Doughty]

I would love to see 10 different types of 4WD car in the A-Main, that would be awesome!

[Lee]

Its possible!!!

Cat
S4/S44
BJ4
HB
Aero
Pred
B44
Yok
Losi
Xfactory
Kyosho
Tamiya


But realistically some teams dont have the drivers.

[Chris Doughty]

there was 8 different chassis at the indoor finals. just need to push out a few of the HB crowd with some other cars and hey presto!

[millzy]

our we counting losi as x2 cars? as in xx4 and xxx4 or just as Losi

[Chris Doughty]

oh yes, it was only 7 makes, but 8 types of car at the NIF's

[Kopite]

i was running the xxx4 at the NIF, not the xx4 :thumbsup:

[jimmy]

:blush: you mad man! Are you running that outdoors as well then?

[Kopite]

hell yeah! bring on Silverstone :drool:

[millzy]

what team drivers are runnig the xx4 and whos runnig the xxx4?

tricky should get the xxx4 in the A easly right , i cant see PW bining any of the set ups and mods they did to it

Oh and stand have you have the front gear box housing rip off yet>? just pray all the jumps this year have down ramps

[telboy]

My prediction is-

Heavy rain, or Hail like last year.

You lot were ok when that happened, you want to try racing TC's on 10mm hail with a 5mm ground clearence.:thumbsup::lol:......very interesting. It was like trying to race a shopping trolley.



We'll have less about pushing th HB team out of the way too Mr D.:lol::p

[Nick Goodall]

I know its still 2 weeks away but hey, i cant wait:thumbsup:

Any questions, thoughts,predictions.

My prediction For 2wd is either Cragg or Bloomers, if its not one of them too then im reckon it will be another driver from the A final:thumbsup:



And Yardy for 4wd, thats it :woot:

I don't think Daz is doing the 1/10th Nats this year is he??

I'd say Neil for 2wd, just because in the years i used to do Nats he was always sooo fast at Kiddy (not that he isn't anywhere else) - He just always seemed to like it there! Pidge could be close if he gets in though :-(

[millzy]

neil allways has his slipper very lose and screaming at kiddy

[Chris Doughty]

My prediction is-

Heavy rain, or Hail like last year.

You lot were ok when that happened, you want to try racing TC's on 10mm hail with a 5mm ground clearence.:thumbsup::lol:......very interesting. It was like trying to race a shopping trolley.



We'll have less about pushing th HB team out of the way too Mr D.:lol::p

HB seem to be almost as big as the Losi team from 2004-2005. relative to other manufacturers

[Kopite]

For Kiddy, I'm going for Tom to win 2wd, Pidge 4wd

..and Liverpool to win the Champions League :thumbsup:

[millzy]

dont be daft

[Lee]

I have to say its Uniteds this year. Im not a fan but who is even close to them:confused:

[millzy]

Chelsea

[Lee]

The same chelsea who got beatenby a bunch of turks last night?

Chelsea have lost the flair and passion since mourhino left:thumbdown:

[Jamie B4]

United Liverpool Final

[millzy]

no way- you have to beat Arsenal first

[Jamie B4]

Woa!!! dont care about that one we need to beat Roma and Barca first

[RogerM]

And how exactly did we go from racing at Kiddy to discussing a bunch of blouses chasing a sack of wind ?????

[telboy]

How did this get onto the subject of football?:confused:

:thumbdown:

[Jamie B4]

Easy, we will have to have our own United v Scouse Rubbish game at Kiddy national on saturday night

[Chris Doughty]

I have no interest in what other football teams are doing, I enjoy playing football, but thats where it ends.

[Kopite]

i'm all over that!

who wants a north vs south footy match on the saturday?

[RLGfx]

glad i'm not coming... last time i played footy at a race meet i ended up with a smashed face...

[Kopite]

serves you right for getting in the way of a Simon Willets volley :woot:

[MattADH]

Sounds like a return of the regular matches at the euros but on a national scale.

Someone should start a thread where people can put their name down for either team...

That should keep the non-footballing oople users happy!

[Wraggy]

North v South !!! im from the Midlands so i'll Ref then :woot: ...

[MattADH]

North v South !!! im from the Midlands so i'll Ref then :woot: ...

I am sure that a suitable split across the country can be decided.

At least no-one will argue with you!!!

[Swiss]

What about a Southener, supporting a northern team?

[millzy]

Any way back to kiddy

So snow....any one think you will have to race in snow again

[MattADH]

Millzy - are you racing at Kiddy? Not being rude but thought that you had hung up your transmitter?

Are we of topic anyway?

[millzy]

No mate not racing any more had enougth after 11 years.....is this the part where you tell me to stop posting if im not even racing

I am building the track for Talywain( Athro Sleigh spell checked) so i will be there all weekend

[Mossy]

No mate not racing any more had enougth after 11 years.....is this the part where you tell me to stop posting if im not even racing

I am building the track for talywaine so i will be there all weekend

Millzy, stop postin, you dont race anymore! lol :p

[_sleigh_]

I am building the track for talywaine so i will be there all weekend

How do us English have any hope in speaking and spelling the Welsh language, when one of their own can't spell Talywain. :p

[_sleigh_]

there was 8 different chassis at the indoor finals. just need to push out a few of the HB crowd with some other cars and hey presto!

HB all the way :thumbsup:

You had to still those "dirty" Losi shock back on the new S4 to keep up :p

[Kopite]

How do us English have any hope in speaking and spelling the Welsh language, when one of their own can't spell Talywain. :p

i think Millzy needs to go back to Ysgol :p

[millzy]

Check athro Stanley a Sleigh :):)

[RLGfx]

I've just translated that to this...

"reach teacher Stanley I go sly"

:confused:

[millzy]

da iawn

[PaulRotheram]

baa

:lol:

[ben]

So whos camping at kiddy then? I think i am lol. Ill take a hot water bottle. sorted hah. :woot:

Neil yardy or ellis for the win in 2wd.

Yardy
Doughty
or ellis for the win in 4wd

[ashleyb4]

my predictions:

2wd bloomers, cragg, yardy

4wd bloomers, tricky, yardy

A

[Lee]

Slightly off topic but it could be wet again:thumbdown:


I have noticed that the slightest drop of water on the sensor wire of the brushless motors and they stop.

It there a knack of waterproofing brushless motors, (i have tried bluetack) or do people just go brushed when it gets damp:confused:

[Wraggy]

I have noticed that the slightest drop of water on the sensor wire of the brushless motors and they stop.


get a Novak system mate :thumbsup::thumbsup:

[Lee]

I have had a novak stop as well in the 2wd:( with blutack on the motor sensor connection

[Lee]

Who is camping?

Are there any bars or local pubs we can sample on the friday and sat night?:confused:

[Northy]

Lee,

Your more than welcome to follow myself, Stu, Damo, (and maybe even Jim) to the pub just a short walk away. Excellent carvery too :thumbsup:

G

[jimmy]

Make sure Stu doesn't take his camera with him - he nearly got mugged last time by a gang of inbred chav nobbers. :lol:

[dan_kitty]

whats the camping facilities like? will it be secure enough to leave kit in the tents etc?

you got me worried about local chavs now, lol

ta

[jimmy]

Stu Evans bored them into submission tho and they left. Think it's generally pretty decent round there, I think people walking around the tents would soon get 'spotted' and tackled.

[ben]

Lee,

Your more than welcome to follow myself, Stu, Damo, (and maybe even Jim) to the pub just a short walk away. Excellent carvery too :thumbsup:

G

Can i come G? :cry::cry::woot:

[Lee]

If you leave your sock in your tent:woot:

[ben]

erm erm ok. We wont be too long though will we? He can get awful lonely sometimes.:woot::lol::blush:

[daz]

You better not have washed it Ben!!!! You know the rules with the sock..
And remember you have to share it with your friends, baggsy first go:woot:

[DCM]

How do us English have any hope in speaking and spelling the Welsh language, when one of their own can't spell Talywain. :p

ooooh, you will have so much fun asking for direction!!! heehee

And you should be ok, they do mostly speak English (of sorts) up there, so you won't need to rehearse 'na dag, does dim siarad Gymraeg....' lol

[rich_cree]

enough of the welsh crap...

I reckon Neil for the 2wd and Lee to be super close behind him.

In 4wd it'll be Chris to win with Lee putting up the good fight behind......

I'd also put Tony Truman in both A finals, with a top 5 in 4wd, or else I'll have to kick his sorry ass again....

[paulc]

hi,

anyone know what model shops are going to kiddy next week

[Lee]

The race place will be there:thumbsup: and im sure Dom from DC will also be there as well as others but im not sure who:confused:

[spenner]

The Raceplace will be there friday night....
If there is anything you want that isn't an everyday part then give the shop a ring and they will bring up for you.

[Spencer Mulcahy]

Well I cancelled my entry last night for Kiddy as I cant go.:thumbdown: But I have paved the way for last years national champ to get an entry in 4wd, so if you win the meeting Lee you can dedicate it to me:thumbsup:

[Southwell]

Who's ready then? I don't even know where half my gear is :lol: Spose i should start prepping tonight....

[Lee]

Hopefully my cells will turn up today:thumbsup:

I need to glue up some tyres as well and give the cars the once over.

[Northy]

I just need to:

Set-up the 2wd
Change both speedos
Change 1 motor
Solder 6 packs of cells up
Glue some tyres up
Fit 2 new shells
Waterproof both cars
Maybe some other stuff i've not thought of yet :(

G

[Southwell]

I need to:

Rebuild 2wd, with new bits prob
Rebuild 4wd with new bits
Solder up a pack of cells
Glue up tyres
Setup speedos and change 4wd motor so my 4wd doesn't wheelie anymore :lol:
Waterproof
Buy beer

[Lee]

Waterproofing seems to be popular :lol: how do you boys go about it?

Is it just blu-tak over sensor leads and holes in speedo`s etc?

[ben]

I need to GET some cells and solder them up.
I need to get tyres and glue them up
I need to clean my cars
I need a transmitter seen as i smashed mine at the weekend like a retard
Waterproof my cars. Well actually i havent put any holes in my new shells yet so it will just be a case of putting blue tac on the motors and duck taping my S4 chassis.
I need to persuade my parents to buy me some relentless. :woot::woot::woot::woot:haha

ben

[ben]

holes in speedo`s etc?

WOW ive never seen a speedo with holes in it:lol::woot:

[Chrislong]

I need a transmitter seen as i smashed mine at the weekend like a retard

:lol: Window licker! :lol:

[Lee]

Ben,

How does a retard smash a transmitter?

Is it different to someone knocking it off a table or dropping it?:lol:

[ben]

Someone must of tried to mushroom stomp me hahahahaha. :woot::lol::lol::blush:

[ben]

Ben,

How does a retard smash a transmitter?

Is it different to someone knocking it off a table or dropping it?:lol:

lol yeh it fell off my table. It was only becuase i wanted to see what a helicopter radio felt like haha.

[Garry Driffill]

Ben im sure you could borrow my trannsmitter and receiver?

[ben]

Are they 40mhz? Or are you on spektrum?

[Garry Driffill]

40mhz ben, its the ko vantage esprit 2.. Ill be there on the firday night aswell..

If you dont get anything sorted give me a shout and ill have them with me

[ben]

cheers dude.

[millzy]

I need to:

Rebuild 2wd, with new bits prob
Rebuild 4wd with new bits
Solder up a pack of cells
Glue up tyres
Setup speedos and change 4wd motor so my 4wd doesn't wheelie anymore :lol:
Waterproof
Buy beer


never change do you.
my b4s ready for kiddy and im not even racing
sort it out

[losixxx]

but millzy if you were any sort of m8, you'd lend him yours as its all ready, save him a bit of time:lol::thumbsup:

[Southwell]

Who wants to drive that heap? :)

And where are my turnbuckles you big pikey!

[millzy]

Still on the heap!! you can get them off the b4 when your in wales

[Southwell]

Anyone got any spare room for two of us to pit please???????? me and paul rotherham :) Only the saturday if someone would be so kind ;) Our gazebo guy isn't racing on the saturday so he's not going to be there till late sat.

[ashleyb4]

I just need to:

Set-up the 2wd
Change both speedos
Change 1 motor
Solder 6 packs of cells up
Glue some tyres up
Fit 2 new shells
Waterproof both cars
Maybe some other stuff i've not thought of yet :(

G

Did you get a caravan in the end G?

A

[Lee]

and a herse:lol:

[David Church]

Does anyone have a post code for Kiddy??? Or something close by??? The map reference on the sheet handed out is not recognised on my sat nav.

Cheers

[telboy]

:( Don't know if I'll be going now. The missus is back in hosp, so may have to miss it.:thumbdown:

Have to see if I can form some sort of plan.:confused::eh?:

[ben]

awww no tel. I hope everything plans out.:)

[DaveG28]

Does anyone have a post code for Kiddy??? Or something close by??? The map reference on the sheet handed out is not recognised on my sat nav.

Cheers

I think there may be a club webpage with the postcode of a very nearby industrial estate? Could try googling the club or the Midwest website? Will look myself tomorrow too!

Can't wait till Sunday, anyone remember from prior years how had parking gets, I'm planning a last minute Sunday morn arrival!?

[strobe]

Part of the post Code is DY11 7?? .Hope this helps DC.

[Wraggy]

here you go DC ;)

http://www.oople.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1444&highlight

[losixxx]

best make sure your car's are all legal for 4wd as i hear the scrutineers a bit of a barsteward :thumbsup::thumbsup::lol:

[trekkerkk]

hmmm wonder who that could be chris hmmm:thumbsup:


trekkker

[c0sie]

What class is on Saturday? Ill be up saturday to see how you pro's do it :)

[Lee]

2wd sat 4wd sun

[c0sie]

Cheers Lee :)

[bigred5765]

what time do the gates open

[Lee]

3pm according to the official sheet :thumbsup:

[ben]

Hmm vermin said he was getting their early. Im sure they will open earlier than that. :confused:

[Lee]

What can`t speak can`t lie lil ben :thumbsup:

[ben]

;) im confused. What does that mean lee?

[Lee]

:lol::lol:

The sheet cant speak, therefore it can`t lie

[ben]

oh right haha

[Lee]

i`ll explain it on friday ;)

[bigred5765]

good job you said that lee we were setting of early too

[David Church]

Thanks guys!!! I saved the location on my sat nav last year, but upgraded to a new one, lol.

Cheers :thumbsup:

DC

[David Church]

best make sure your car's are all legal for 4wd as i hear the scrutineers a bit of a barsteward :thumbsup::thumbsup::lol:


Tell us what you know???????

[Danny McGee]

Can someone either pm me or if you have my email. Send me the number i need to call to cancel my entry for the weekend please.

Cheers

[Cockerill]

Does anyone know if the NEW Schumacher Minispikes will be available at the weekend, or are we still on the old ones? :confused:

[_sleigh_]

Mr Moss mentioned to me a couple of weeks ago, that they were a good onth or two away.

No need to worry, it's going to rain :lol:

[Cockerill]

No need to worry, it's going to rain :lol:

I was trying to be positive :lol:

Ah well hopefully they will be here for next season :thumbsup:

[paulc]

what's the tyre wear rate like will you get a full meeting out of one set :confused:

or do you need a couple of sets :confused:

cheers paul

[DaveG28]

I only have Schu yellows, exactly how bad are they in the rain?

I always assumed different compunds were for pussy's, have a horrible feeling I am a couple of days away from being proven very wrong!! :blush:

[ashleyb4]

Oh yes dave yellows are like driving on ice in the wet.

A

[neiloliver]

I only have Schu yellows, exactly how bad are they in the rain?

...Like a duck on a frozen pond...

[DaveG28]

...Like a duck on a frozen pond...

:cry: please be dry Kidderminster!!

[Chrislong]

I only have Schu yellows, exactly how bad are they in the rain?

I always assumed different compunds were for pussy's, have a horrible feeling I am a couple of days away from being proven very wrong!! :blush:

Rain isn't a new thing :lol:

Why wait a couple of days, when we can ridicule you right now :p

[telboy]

Its ok dave, IF I do end up going, you can laugh at me too, I only have shumi tyres.:lol:

[Reevsey]

Think there may be some first time A main drivers this weekend with the following not going

Bloomfield - Novarrossi GP instead
Cree doing 1/8th
Barton doing 1/8th
Tricky away on stag do
Lee martin - well not sure what has come to rest there
Mcgee not going

so there are 6 A main drivers not going

I would say Neil for 2wd and Ellis for 4wd

Hope the weather is ok for you guys as i will be downing a few beers in Barcelona.....my season starts at Oswestry

[Lindsay]

Does anyone know if the NEW Schumacher Minispikes will be available at the weekend, or are we still on the old ones? :confused:

Must be worth a try on front GRP ?????????????????

[ashleyb4]

Im prediciting

2wd will be close between Tom Yardy and Neil Cragg might be very close

4wd Will be better Ellis Stafford, Tom yardy again and Phil sleigh.

And hopefully a A final for Stan the woman

A

[_sleigh_]

Must be worth a try on front GRP ?????????????????

you know that's the truth. Already mounted and glued ready. :D

[Garry Driffill]

Well I cancelled my entry last night for Kiddy as I cant go.:thumbdown: But I have paved the way for last years national champ to get an entry in 4wd, so if you win the meeting Lee you can dedicate it to me:thumbsup:


Did you make it Mr Martin ? :D

[Lee]

When i spoke to Lee i think he said he was 4th reserve, so i would say he is in now :thumbsup:

[Wraggy]

Did you make it Mr Martin ? :D
Pidge is in for both days now :thumbsup:

[Garry Driffill]

Awsome :D should be even better racing now :p

[spenner]

If anyone is in need of tyres for the weekend 'The Raceplace' will have a pretty large amount in stock tomorrow...

Will be there around 4.30...
If like last year they go pretty quick at the first National.

[David Church]

I have now finished work, yeah:thumbsup: will start to prepare for the trip up tomorrow, here is my predictions for the Kiddy National!!!

297 beers will be drunk.
12 gallons of vodka
7 pints of whiskey
and
9 bottles of wine

This is just for me and I am sure I won't be the only one drinking:thumbsup:

[Lee]

And they say the brits are bad for binge drinking :lol:

[Garry Driffill]

This will be the first national ive been too, i can see it being a rather sleepless weekend LOL :lol:.

What am i letting myself in for here :lol: :lol:

[Nick Goodall]

Think there may be some first time A main drivers this weekend with the following not going

Bloomfield - Novarrossi GP instead
Cree doing 1/8th
Barton doing 1/8th
Tricky away on stag do
Lee martin - well not sure what has come to rest there
Mcgee not going

so there are 6 A main drivers not going

I would say Neil for 2wd and Ellis for 4wd

Hope the weather is ok for you guys as i will be downing a few beers in Barcelona.....my season starts at Oswestry

Damn that's a shame - i'm sure the racing will still be close but there are some names missing that you'd probably put money on making the A!

Hope this isn't the start of things to come, just as 1/10th seemed to be on the up?

Sounds like you'll be having fun anyway Si!

Danny what's your excuse??

[millzy]

I have now finished work, yeah:thumbsup: will start to prepare for the trip up tomorrow, here is my predictions for the Kiddy National!!!

297 beers will be drunk.
12 gallons of vodka
7 pints of whiskey(B)
and
9 bottles of wine

This is just for me and I am sure I won't be the only one drinking:thumbsup:

7pints of it aint that much

[Danny McGee]

Danny what's your excuse??[/QUOTE]

My dissertation.

So who do i ring and tell im not coming?

[Wraggy]

PM Danny :thumbsup:

[Nick Goodall]

Danny what's your excuse??

My dissertation.

So who do i ring and tell im not coming?[/quote]

Fair enough mate, i guess some things are more important ;-) I'm supposed to be going to look at wedding rings so at least i'm going to have fun.............. :lol:

[andy05]

Will any off the shops that are going have any B4 sipper plates (not pads) i just went to fit new pads and the plates are not in good shape. Dont know how but one has got a gauge in it:confused: .

[Doomanic]

I can bring some with me.
PM me and we can sort it out.

I don't know what time I be arriving tomorrow as I have a Funeral to attend in the morning, but you can be sure I'll a van-load of goodies.:thumbsup:

[DaveG28]

This link shows the full lat/long needed for satnav:

http://www.multimap.com/maps/?&t=l&map=52.3547764247851,-2.26570394548116|15|4&loc=GB:52.3547764247851:-2.26570394548116:15&dp=841#t=l&map=52.3572,-2.27085|15|4&dp=841&loc=:52.35751:-2.27055:15||


ALso shows dry for sunday! :thumbsup:

[DaveG28]

**** me, thats a long link actually....

[jimmy]

Anyone know if theres any rule against using illegal cells for practice at nationals? I assume I can use whatever I want, even lipo? or is that not the case? I only have 2 packs of 'legal' cells so don't want to over use them.

[DaveG28]

This won't really help Jimmy but I'm sure sopmeone told me practice is open rules wise, just not sure if thet actually knew!!

I used LIPO in practice at the indoor finals though, and I think they're mean;t to be as strict? Plus I'm using illegals in practice Sunday, so you won;t be alone in missing practice if they're not allowed!

[jimmy]

haha, good to hear I won't be alone when I'm marched off the track!:lol:

[losixxx]

no lipo's at kiddy!

http://www.oople.com/forums/showthread.php?t=8571&page=2

but you can use old cells for practise

[markwilliamson2001]

I'm supposed to be going to look at wedding rings so at least i'm going to have fun.............. :lol:

Been there, done that, got T-Shirt! Good luck mate. I made woman buy mine as she wanted me to have one. I got a cool ass Titanium one!

[Southwell]

Well i pack up last night, cars ready and sorted only to notice my xx4 chassis has a crack in it! Being only 4 meetings old im not impressed. Lets hope it lasts the weekend. :mad:

[GRIFF55]

Been there, done that, got T-Shirt! Good luck mate. I made woman buy mine as she wanted me to have one. I got a cool ass Titanium one!

Don't take too much cash and leave the cards at home Nick, thats what i did!! Still ended up with two platinum buggers. Mine's in the box to keep it in good nik:lol:

[super__dan]

Well i pack up last night, cars ready and sorted only to notice my xx4 chassis has a crack in it! Being only 4 meetings old im not impressed. Lets hope it lasts the weekend. :mad:

cough X5 cough

[Southwell]

cough X5 cough

It's in the car.....with an epoxied chassis, which was broken....:lol:

[losixxx]

Well i pack up last night, cars ready and sorted only to notice my xx4 chassis has a crack in it! Being only 4 meetings old im not impressed. Lets hope it lasts the weekend. :mad:

shall i bring my one i have for sale m8:thumbsup:

[_sleigh_]

Top Ten after Round 1

Tom Yardy - 13/324.10
Neil Cragg - 13/326.89
Ellis Stafford - 12/301.64
Paul Bradby - 12/303.09
Phil Sleigh - 12/304.03
Mark Stanley - 12/305.49
Chris Doughty - 12/307.66
Chris Evison - 12/308.68
Simon Moss - 12/308.71
Brett Birch - 12/308.91

[ashleyb4]

Cool keep the result coming phil.

A

[telboy]

Wheres Adam at the mo?

And hows his jet lag?:lol:

[DaveG28]

Good running from Stanley! Let us know if the weather turns!

[ashleyb4]

Any more results phil??? Whats the weather like?

A

[_sleigh_]

Top Ten - Round 2

Tom Yardy - 13/322.91
Neil Cragg - 13/323.75
Phil Sleigh - 12/300.19
Paul Bradby - 12/300.52
Mark Stanley - 12/302/52
Simon Moss - 12/302.97
Chris Doughty - 12/303.54
Kevin Lee - 12/304.62
Matt Benfield - 12/307.74
Paul Robinson - 12/309.81

Top 3 after Round 2

Tom Yardy
Neil Cragg
Phil Sleigh

[stegger]

Well done on 3rd fella. Unlucky on the 13 lap.

[_sleigh_]

Only half the round finished, but positions shouldn't change.

Top ten - Round 3

Neil Cragg - 13/320.70
Ellis Stafford - 13/324.35
Phil Sleigh - 13/327.14
Tom Yardy - 12/300.30
Paul Bradby - 12/300.34
Simon Moss - 12/301.81
Lee Martin - 12/302.26
Chris Doughty - 12/303.24
Mark Stanley - 12/304.50
Matt Benfield - 12/306.36

Top 10 overall - After Round 3

Tom Yardy
Neil Cragg
Ellis Stafford
Phil Sleigh
Paul Bradby
Mark Stanley
Simon Moss
Chris Doughty
Kevin Lee
Matt Benfield

[ashleyb4]

Go tom This gotta be tom first national win.

A

[neiloliver]

:thumbsup: Go Go Mid West !! :thumbsup:

[dancoog]

We need to get something like live rc over in the UK and Europe.. Come on you tech boys make it happen and reap the rewards..

[_sleigh_]

Top Ten - Round 4 (Round not finished, so might change - but unlikely)

Neil Cragg - 13/320.39
Lee Martin - 13/323.07
Ellis Stafford - 13/323.11
Paul Bradby - 13/323.90
Chris Doughty - 12/300.36
Matt Benfield - 12/304.16
Mark Stanley - 12/306.48
Kevin Lee - 12/306.71
Phil Sleigh - 12/306.73
Paul Penney - 12/307.12

Top Ten - Overall

Neil Cragg
Tom Yardy
Ellis Stafford
Phil Sleigh
Paul Bradby
Lee Martin
Mark Stanley
Chris Doughty
Simon Moss
Matt Benfield

[ashleyb4]

Good to see stan in the A go on tom you can have neil in the final.

A

[ashleyb4]

Come on Phil results!!!:D:p

A

[_sleigh_]

Started to rain for the first time during the day, only light dizzle but enough to make things interesting in the finals.

A-Final Leg 1

Neil Cragg
Paul Bradby
Mark Stanley
Phil Sleigh
Ellis Stafford
Matt Benfield
Lee Martin
Simon Moss
Chris Doughty
Tom Yardy

[RLGfx]

what happened to tom in leg 1? :(

Well done stan though... :thumbsup:

[_sleigh_]

Tom had a coming together with someone early on and dropped back, as it was damp he couldn't really push hard to catch.

Leg 2 results in a second.

[_sleigh_]

Leg 2 results

Phil Sleigh
Paul Bradby
Neil Cragg
Ellis Stafford
Tom Yardy
Mark Stanley
Matt Benfield
Simon Moss
Chris Doughty
Lee Martin

Continued rain, mucho slippy....

[ashleyb4]

Good one Phil go on get leg 3.

A

[_sleigh_]

Leg 3

Neil Cragg
Tom Yardy
Ellis Stafford
Phil Sleigh
Mark Stanley
Paul Bradby
Chris Doughty
Simon Moss
Lee Martin
Matt Benfield


Overall

Neil Cragg
Paul Bradby
Phil Sleigh
Tom Yardy
Ellis Stafford
Mark Stanley
Matt Benfield
Lee Martin
Chris Doughty
Simon Moss

[ashleyb4]

Strong showing from the midwest.

A

[DaveG28]

Well done Mid West boys!

How we looking weather wise?

[_sleigh_]

When I left, the track had small areas of standing water.

The forecast looks OK for tomorrow, but more rain during the night.

[DaveG28]

If its got standing water tomorrow but a not too bad forecast, is there a chance it'll be canned, or will we try sweeping the water off etc?

[Danny McGee]

Just thought i'd say well done to both Stanners and Benfield.

I hear its quite cold down there so im almost glad im stuck in my room finishing off my dissertation........... Honest!!!!

The joys or aerodynamics and stupid, poxy,bloody Gambit/Fluent..... Argh!!!!

Hope all's well for tomorrow anyways.

[strobe]

Really enjoyed the Anti-clockwise track layout today.

[DaveG28]

Just thought i'd say well done to both Stanners and Benfield.

I hear its quite cold down there so im almost glad im stuck in my room finishing off my dissertation........... Honest!!!!

The joys or aerodynamics and stupid, poxy,bloody Gambit/Fluent..... Argh!!!!

Hope all's well for tomorrow anyways.

Thats why after a couple of years of engineering, I skipped to buseiness to finish my degree mate!!

[Danny McGee]

Thats why after a couple of years of engineering, I skipped to buseiness to finish my degree mate!!

Quitter ;)

Considering i'd like to be an aerodynamist i guess i'll just have to deal with it until i get into somehwere that uses up to date software instead of donor stuff we got stuck with. What is bloody Solaris anyway, stupid system :) and god dam my laptop for expiring 10 days before it all had to be handed in. Grrrrrrrrrrrrrr!!!!

[grindog]

does anyone have a postcode for kiddy please?

thanks, john

[_sleigh_]

Postcode for the nearest place is DY13 8NH, which is for a school at the "U-turn" end of the Dual Carriageway.

Coming from Kidderminster town, follow the Sat-Nav to the far end of the dual-carriage way. Then U-Turn and go almost to the other end. THe entry to the track is on the left just after the sign post warning of traffic lights.

[grindog]

thanks Phil.

See you tomorrow!

[DaveG28]

Your cells arrived then Grindog!!

[c0sie]

Track is on Minster Road/A451.
I came from Gloucester and the track was on the left hand side of the bypass. Watch out on the way though cos they had a mobile speed camera van scummy thing on one of the bypasses before hand.

[ashleyb4]

Carefull you dont miss it my dad always seems to indercate into the footbal field entrance :p Its a pain having to go round again.

A

[ashleyb4]

Any places left for sunday my xx4 is ready to go lol:p

A

[ashleyb4]

Thinking about it tommorow will be a sad day. As it will be the first time in a long time that a xx4 wont make a national A final

A

[dancoog]

I'm not too sure about that Ash... Nathan (niggs 98) is capable and still running the xx4. I wouldn't put it past him to make the show. We all know that the xx4 is more than capable and competitive.

His microns are powerful I wouldn't mess with them.

[c0sie]

Any updates from today?
Weather?

[stegger]

LEE, text me and said that it was damp, that was at 10am;)

[c0sie]

Doh lol, Cheers fella :)

[stegger]

Don't know about you cosie but it's killing me reading about a national going on and not being there:cry::cry::cry:

[neiloliver]

Wish I was there :cry:

[_sleigh_]

Round 1 - Top 10

Lee Martin - 13/315/55
Tom Yardy - 13/318.42
Chris Doughty - 13/319.87
Ellis Stafford - 13/320.13
Chris Bowater - 13/324.11
Phil Sleigh - 13/324.42
Paul Bradby - 13/324.49
Richard Lowe - 13/324.77
Matt Dodd - 13/328.48
Paul Robinson - 12/300.54

[_sleigh_]

Round 2 - Top 10

Lee Martin - 13/311.57
Paul Bradby - 13/312/70
Tom Yardy - 13/312.83
Chris Doughty - 13/315.13
Phil Sleigh - 13/317.61
Chris Bowater - 13/319.44
Tony Truman - 13/319.83
Matt Dodd - 13/321.31
Simon Moss - 13/321.75
Richard Lowe - 13/323.27

[ashleyb4]

I'm not too sure about that Ash... Nathan (niggs 98) is capable and still running the xx4. I wouldn't put it past him to make the show. We all know that the xx4 is more than capable and competitive.

His microns are powerful I wouldn't mess with them.

Forgot about niggs.

A

[_sleigh_]

Round 3 - Top 10

Lee Martin - 13/314.61
Simon Moss - 13/316.62
Phil Sleigh - 13/317.16
Ellis Stafford - 13/317.93
Paul Bradby - 13/318.36
Chris Bowater - 13/319.11
Neil Cragg - 13/322.30
Matt Dodd - 13/322.68
Paul Robinson - 13/323.37
Matt Osland-Jones - 13/323.74


Overall after Round 3

Lee Martin - 2 points
Tom Yardy - 5
Paul Bradby - 7
Chris Doughty -7
Phil Sleigh - 8
Ellis Stafford - 8
Simon Moss - 11
Chris Bowater - 11
Matt Dodd - 16
Tony Truman - 18

[ashleyb4]

Good result OJ.

A

[_sleigh_]

Round 4 - Top 10

Lee Martin - 13/314.01
Tom Yardy - 13/315.52
Simon Moss - 13/315.73
Neil Cragg - 13/317.45
Chris Doughty - 13/317.62
Paul Bradby - 13/318.12
Mark Stanley - 13/318.48
Ellis Stafford - 13/318.70
Chris Bowater - 13/320.88
Paul Robinson - 13/321.23

Overall - A Final

Name - Pointa - Chassis
Lee Martin - 2 - AE B44
Tom Yardy - 4 - HB D4 WCE
Simon Moss - 5 - Sch. Cat SX (Prototype)
Paul Bradby - 7 - AE B44
Chris Doughty - 7 - A.C. Atomised B44
Phil Sleigh - 8 - HB D4 WCE
Ellis Stafford - 8 - X Factory X-5
Neil Cragg - 11 - Yokomo BX
Chris Bowater - 11 - Losi XX4
Matt Dodd - 16 - A.C. S4

BQ - Mark Stanley

[ashleyb4]

You have a pm Phil

Good to see so many midwest drivers there.

A

[JohnM]

Good to see the new Cat make the A, also nice to see a good mix of cars to:D

[DCM]

will there be any pics or photo's of today?

[Danny McGee]

Final positions? im bored in the library :(

[c0sie]

The Lee Martin 4WD Domination Show was ace to watch. Qualifying and finals :)

And the Team o0ple driver support shouts and chants were hilarious lol :)

[jim76]

Lee Martin took all 4 rounds and the first two legs of the A.

Simon Moss looked stupid fast with the CAT, he had 2 2nd's in the first two legs, really pushed Lee Hard at the end of the second leg, great race.

[Southwell]

Lee Martin took all 4 rounds and the first two legs of the A.



He won all quallies and all 3 legs.

[super__dan]

Thinking about it tommorow will be a sad day. As it will be the first time in a long time that a xx4 wont make a national A final

A

Wrong,

Boggy made the A with a xx4 (well done him) ;)

PS Phil has your tower!

[bigred5765]

now now lee
;)you know you need to edit the threads title come on big fella:p

[ashleyb4]

Wrong,

Boggy made the A with a xx4 (well done him) ;)

PS Phil has your tower!

Yea i didnt think about chris yay lol

Yea i PM'ed him asking if he could pick it up for me thanks Dan good doing buisness with.

A

[telboy]

I've just finished going through my pics.:wtf:

Link here - http://www.telsshells.com/kidderminster_r1.htm

Obviously I only did the 4wd so don't have any from saturdays 2wd.

[GRIFF55]

Thanks to all who ran the meeting at the weekend :thumbsup:. Really enjoyed my first national. Roll on OZ!!

[Kopite]

I know this is going to cause arguments here, but, is there an unwritten rule somewhere stating that 'A' finalists don't ever recieve penalties for dirty driving?

[Nick Goodall]

I know this is going to cause arguments here, but, is there an unwritten rule somewhere stating that 'A' finalists don't ever recieve penalties for dirty driving?

Who did you take out then Stan? :lol: In all seriousness though i don't think i ever saw a penalty given when i was racing, it does almost seem to be an unwritten rule as i know exactly how you mean it - any bad passes or outright wipe-outs just seem to get ignored in the A Finals

[daz]

Top meeting really enjoyed it :thumbsup:
The only bad points where: 1 Didnt bring any clean undies
2 Me tent leaked :mad:

Good bit was i took me first cr** on a portaloo:rolleyes:

[Northy]

I know this is going to cause arguments here, but, is there an unwritten rule somewhere stating that 'A' finalists don't ever recieve penalties for dirty driving?

It seems that A finalists don't need to use the pull off area also.......

And thier pit men can wander onto the track before race over is called too.....

:(:(:(:(:(:(

G

[Chris Doughty]

there have been stop-go's and other penalties applied in A finals I have been in previously.

sometimes the driver in question will let you pass the place back without any input from the ref.

[Kopite]

Who did you take out then Stan? :lol: In all seriousness though i don't think i ever saw a penalty given when i was racing, it does almost seem to be an unwritten rule as i know exactly how you mean it - any bad passes or outright wipe-outs just seem to get ignored in the A Finals


LOL!

Actually, i wasn't referring to myself, i had no problems. However, whenever i've been in an A, or watched one, i've seen/heard/or been told of blantant 'take outs', or completely unneccessarily aggressive driving that's gone totally unpunished.

Last year, i made my first A at Southport, and understandably, i was a little overwhelmed by it all. I was being really cautious, but just got unceremoniously wiped out by others. I accepted it, cos it was my first A and i was absolutely buzzing.

The problem is, i've watched people work really hard in qualifying to get them as high on the grid as possible, only to see all their hard work undone by completely shit driving (and that is exactly what it is). The problem seems to be that the people who do this, are pretty confident that they'll get away with it.

Look, i'm not dissing the referees and officials. How can I? their tasks are selfless, and if it wasn't for them, we wouldn't be able to race in the first place. However, i would absolutely love to see certain drivers punished for consistent dirty driving. And yeah, if it was me who mullered someone, i'd accept a ten second penalty without argument.

[Kopite]

sometimes the driver in question will let you pass the place back without any input from the ref.


Is that really good enough though Chris? As during that time, others can pass you both, or gain time on you

maybe i'm a bit OTT in suggested that it 'never' happens, but it does appear that the A finalists get away with more than others. I'm only going from personal experience due to not having made many yet

[Garry Driffill]

Top meeting really enjoyed it :thumbsup:
The only bad points where: 1 Didnt bring any clean undies
2 Me tent leaked :mad:

Good bit was i took me first cr** on a portaloo:rolleyes:

HAHA ! You was sooo drunk that friday night :lol:

[Lee Martin]

Stan, in all honesty mate.........your still abit to keen at the tsrat of A finals!!!!!

i had to keep checking behind me to dodge the flying losi.....haha

[Chris Doughty]

Is that really good enough though Chris? As during that time, others can pass you both, or gain time on you

maybe i'm a bit OTT in suggested that it 'never' happens, but it does appear that the A finalists get away with more than others. I'm only going from personal experience due to not having made many yet

not really, but it does depend on where in the pack you run and how many places its costs.

but is a penalty against the offending driver EVER going to be any reward to the injured party?

but you can exactly take 5 seconds off the injured parties time because they got had off.

the way I see it, when its side-by-side gentle 'elbows' is fine, any contact to the rear of someones car is not really acceptable, some 'touching' does happen, gentle bumps to the rear bumper in the really slow sections, but a full wing-munch is not racing.

I do try and drive (especially on the first few laps) defensively in a way not to block people, but to make sure my car has enough space around it in the front and the rear to survive the first few laps. sometimes I will go a little deep into a corner if I think someone behined fancies a late brake attempt at me to save my ass.

[Kopite]

Stan, in all honesty mate.........your still abit to keen at the tsrat of A finals!!!!!

i had to keep checking behind me to dodge the flying losi.....haha

that was fun, we passed each other about 3 times in the first lap. we didn't connect though.

i had to do that at the beginning though, cos Mossy was having a go at my ass (we all know how he loves a bit of that ;))

[Kopite]

[quote=DoughtyUK.net;115925]

but is a penalty against the offending driver EVER going to be any reward to the injured party?

quote]


no, not at all. but penalties against the offending driver may make them think twice about doing it again.

[bigred5765]

HA HA
UNOFFICIAL KIDDY THREAD NICE ONE

[Chris Doughty]

[quote=DoughtyUK.net;115925]

but is a penalty against the offending driver EVER going to be any reward to the injured party?

quote]


no, not at all. but penalties against the offending driver may make them think twice about doing it again.

I see what your saying, but I was refering to your point about when you said how does the person letting you pass them back help the driver that was taken out.

[Kopite]

does anyone actually think i'm completely wrong in what i say, by the way? before i rabbit on..... :lol:

[bigred5765]

not completely wrong
:thumbsup:your just wrong Stan l:lol:ol
sorry mate couldn't resist that:p

[Jamie B4]

No not wrong at all Stan, I agree but if I ever make an 'A' final then I think I would have to change my driving style depending on who was behind or in front of me. All we all want is a law that is applicable to everyone and not let certain people get away with things.

We have all seen certain driving and thought 'that was a bit naughty' and what we need if to have a good level of driving.

BECAUSE IN QUALIFYING WE RACE AGAINST THE CLOCK (some drivers should remember this):eh?: - BUT FINALS WE RACE FOR PLACES

[Lindsay]

To all those complaining about penalties .
We as referees do to take into account alot of other issues when watching any race, Qualifing or Finals. at the moment we are not able to keep in touch with each other during a race due to Radio problems [ should be sorted for Oswestry]. The incident some of you have mentioned was seen and discussed at some length later. After Adams crap day I was witnessed a blatant back end shunt that the offending driver should have been penalised for [ We do not Ref our sons races ]. We expect as National F1 / F2 drivers you should have a reasonable driving standard others below that are given a greater error of judgement.
Yes I have given penalties to A finalist Jamie Booth was one who stands out in my mind, This weekend our first time finalist was also given a warning for his marshalling. I could go on, but is upto you as drivers to get the respect you think you deserve.

[Lee]

Ok something a little more positive, the meeting ran like clockwork from what i saw, im sure the Kiddiminster/Brca team worked hard but were totally in control and it showed :thumbsup:

It was my first national weekend and although not qualifying as high as i wanted, i still had a good time and thats what its all about.

I think the trackside scoreboard is an excellent feature, i had seen these previously when i raced on road at a couple of venues and it adds some valuable information. It gets a thumbs up from me, it would be good to see what everyone else thought about it.:D

[Kopite]

i really liked it!! thumbs up IMO

although Nick Oliver was confusing me by saying it was really good seeing what place you were in when you were racing. Dude, that was some seriously impressive multi-tasking :confused:

[jimmy]

yeah it was a good weekend - shame about the weather though, at least the comedy cheering livened things up a little. :thumbsup:

[Kopite]

yeah, what was that all about? cos i heard some utterly bizzare things being shouted to the rostrum :thumbsup:

[c0sie]

From an 'outsiders' point of view, I thought that fact that you could hear the PA system so clearly in the pits was very good. Meant that whilst sipping tea in Harris' tent I could hear what heat was on.

Really enjoyed Kiddy as a spectator. you '10th' lads put on a hell of a show for the viewers :)

[markwilliamson2001]

Such a suck up Cris... LOL:p

[c0sie]

Hell, you know me..I only ever say it how I see it :)

Could explain why I keep getting my arse kicked by various people, but honesty IS the best policy!

[markwilliamson2001]

When you going to come and do some proper outside racing? There is a 2wd regional on at Kiddy on Sunday 4th May, so get your arse down there.

See you Friday bud.

Mark

[Lee]

I was amazed how close it was, on sunday in 2wd gregg williams and myself were seperated by 4/10ths in one round, but we ended up having 3 people between us. That is impressive:thumbsup:

[Jean-Christophe]

Is it just possible to have the 4WD A-main overall result?

Thanks a lot
Jean-Christophe

[jimmy]

I shall put results up tonight, but it was Lee Martin (AE B44), Simon Moss (CAT SX) & Tom Yardy (HB D4) - top three.

[ben]

It was the same with me and ian southwell in one of the rounds on sunday. I think their was about 6/10's or something like that between us then when i looked on the overall standings there was about 6 drivers inbetween us.:lol: :thumbdown:

[telboy]

For my first national I was amazed at how close it was (over the whole field). I thought it would be close as its the best drivers in the country, but the difference of being consistent is unbelievable.
If I'd managed to keep it on its wheels for 5mins for the two runs I would have gone up onto the 12's and possibly made up 50 odd places!! just from going 10-20sec's faster over the 5mins!!
You don't get that in too many TC meetings.

Deffinately need more practice to keep it right way up.:p:lol:

[Southwell]

I've just finished going through my pics.:wtf:

Link here - http://www.telsshells.com/kidderminster_r1.htm

Obviously I only did the 4wd so don't have any from saturdays 2wd.

Nice pics Tel, and mines the first one! :thumbsup:

[Wraggy]

ha ha Cheers tel just about sums up my weekend !!!
http://www.telsshells.com/TSD_7945.jpg

[GRIFF55]

I thought you were trying to grip the track with yellow tyres mate, not PAINT:lol::lol::p

[mattym0310]

yeah, good pics tel!

[telboy]

Thanks, due being in the 'lower part' of the heats :blush: I never really got out to take many pics of the top lads, so there are a lot of the same heats etc.

Was trying my new lens too, only a cheapo thing, but seems ok.:thumbsup: Deffo worth the £69.

[ben]

coool pics tel. I especially like this one http://www.telsshells.com/TSD_8298.jpg
:thumbsup:

[bigred5765]

hey lee just got reminded
i also got my hands slapped
for not being a brca member whilst picking mattys car up
i said sorry to
didnt know i had stepped on the track oops
is that better

[c0sie]

^ ^
What??

[bigred5765]

its true i should be a member to be a mechanic rules are rules
your not allowed on the track if your not a brca member