Colchester - round 3 - 22 April

[jcb]

Looking forward to this one, just hoping it's not too windy and wet!!

Don't suppose there are any up to date photo's of the off road track after our visit earlier in the year?

Also whats the plan for the day with times for gates opening and starting racing?
Cheers in advance.

[racingdwarf]

seems to be a secret:lol:

[JohnM]

seems to be a secret:lol:

Only to you Norfolk boys, need to keep the riff raff out somehow:lol:

[racingdwarf]

see, I told you they didn't want us:lol:.

[jcb]

Their only worried they'll get shown up by us lot that race 2wd!!

[B4 Sloth]

Finally I will be able to race this weekend. Can I sort out the brca license on Sunday, as I figure it would not be through in time anyway?

[No. 46]

see, I told you they didn't want us:lol:


Its about time you realised:p

[GrahamH7060]

Anyone know what time the gates open at Colchester ?
I officially allowed to go racing !! No need to lie, or lock my workshop this week
:thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup:

[jcb]

Finally I will be able to race this weekend. Can I sort out the brca license on Sunday, as I figure it would not be through in time anyway?

I think you should technically apply before you turn up to race, unless you are going to get Colchester MCC to get it for you.

Membership form is available here http://www.brca.org/?q=sections/subsections/pages/membership-process-2012/13540

[TEMsport]

Gates open at 8:30.

[racingdwarf]

Its about time you realised:p

na we got the hang of it a long time ago.....but we can hack it:):p

[Chesty]

Is there a rostrum for the off road track now?

I was considering bringing a platform of some kind if not, I crash enough when I can see a buggy, let alone when I can't see it:blush:

[jcb]

Is there a rostrum for the off road track now?

There has to be a rostrum!

[Juttie]

There is a rostrum you can see it from the A12 its not very big so will be cosy:lol:

[jcb]

There is a rostrum you can see it from the A12 its not very big so will be cosy:lol:

I would hope you'd be able to see two rostrums from the A12. One will be for the touring car track, the other for the off road track. Unless of course they have moved the off road track away from the hedge and back to where it was previously

[Juttie]

Sorry yep there ar two and the track is still near the hedge and the touring has its own rostrum.

[craigwoods]

All, Just a few pointers prior to Sunday....

For those of you who havent visited CMCC before the postcode for the SatNav is CO5 9EZ - We are located just off Easthorpe Road.

Gates will be open @ 8:30am. Please drive carefully down the lane as it is a little bumpy.

Noticed some discussion above about the rostrum. We have a rostrum which is enough space for 10 Drivers, so all should be fine!

The club no longer has handout transponders so all drivers will need PT's. For anyone who hasnt got one, We have a small number of Club PT's which will be available for Hire on a first come first served basis. These are available from Race Control. We will also have MRT PTx's For sale.

If anyone has any other questions, Please post below. Untill then.... Lets keep our fingers crossed for some April sunshine. :cool:

Craig Woods
CMCC Club Secretary

[jimbobr5turbo]

Looking forward to this one, just hoping it's not too windy and wet!!

Don't suppose there are any up to date photo's of the off road track after our visit earlier in the year?

Also whats the plan for the day with times for gates opening and starting racing?
Cheers in advance.


Is the track similar to last year?

[jcb]

Is the track similar to last year?


The track is in a different location to last year. When I went to the shakedown meeting at the start of the year I would say the track was a little smaller and bumpier, it also had a cross over, double and table top corner.
No idea if anything has changed since, although I know there were plans to smooth it out a little and do some updates.

[jimbobr5turbo]

The track is in a different location to last year. When I went to the shakedown meeting at the start of the year I would say the track was a little smaller and bumpier, it also had a cross over, double and table top corner.
No idea if anything has changed since, although I know there were plans to smooth it out a little and do some updates.


Thanks for that, last year the track was really nice, old school:thumbsup: What tyres were you using at the shakedown?

[jcb]

Thanks for that, last year the track was really nice, old school:thumbsup: What tyres were you using at the shakedown?


Tires are a tricky one, the safe bet would be

Dry: Schmacher Yellow Mini Spikes, if you want less steering you could try a stagger rib on the front also in yellow.

Wet: Ballistic Buggy Spikes in Green on the rear and Schumacher Green mini spikes on the front.


I'm also liking the Dboots Multibyte at the moment which seems to work well on most surfaces in most conditions from dry dusty grass to soaking astro. Although from memory I don't think they were as good as a ballistic green on wet grass.



Feel free to come and ask on Sunday if you're unsure.

[jimbobr5turbo]

[QUOTE=jcb;645493]Tires are a tricky one, the safe bet would be

Dry: Schmacher Yellow Mini Spikes, if you want less steering you could try a stagger rib on the front also in yellow.

Wet: Ballistic Buggy Spikes in Green on the rear and Schumacher Green mini spikes on the front.


I'm also liking the Dboots Multibyte at the moment which seems to work well on most surfaces in most conditions from dry dusty grass to soaking astro. Although from memory I don't think they were as good as a ballistic green on wet grass.



Feel free to come and ask on Sunday if you're unsure.





Thanks for the tips. That's what I was thinking pretty much. I find the multibytes don't have the side bite on grass, but when the track is torn up they perform better, possibly, than schumachers. Probably start with ballistics, then see what the weather and 50+ cars do to the track :o

The jumps astro/carpet covered I take it?

[jcb]

The jumps were all dirt when I went. I think they had plans to do something with them.

I reckon you should try a wider and higher profile foam in the Dboots if you are suffering with sidebite ;) Mr 'O' Racing make some great ones :thumbsup:


If it's wet I'd start with Ballisitics, if it's dry start with Schumacher Mini Spikes in Yellow compound. Ballistics in the dry dont give much grip as the spikes move about too much in my opinion and the flatter profile gives little sidebite.

[A.R.C Raceway]

There is a rostrum you can see it from the A12 its not very big so will be cosy:lol:

is proper tight. will need to keep up strict diet and forget that extra fry up for breakfast. will hold 8 but 10 will be proper queeze. were spoilt at broughton with their proper installation.:thumbsup:

[jcb]

sounds to me like rule 15.32 will be a good one to remember.

[jimbobr5turbo]

sounds to me like rule 15.32 will be a good one to remember.


Red dwarf quote??

[jcb]

:confused:


read the BRCA rule book it's in there!!

[jimbobr5turbo]

:confused:


read the BRCA rule book it's in there!!

Ok, but it'd be quicker if you share it with us:thumbsup:

[Zipper]

Drivers can choose their position on the rostrum, based on their qualifying positions.

[craigwoods]

Some additional info....

Gates will be open from 8am if anyone wants to be there really early but it will be closed track. No practice will be allowed.

We are aiming for Drivers Breifing at around 9:30am, With the first heat starting at 9:45am.

As I mentioned before, there will be plenty of room on the Rostrum. The track has not changed much since the shakedown meeting. We have made some minor changes this evening and will be working on the track on Saturday prior to the meeting on Sunday...

Photo below, Isnt great but gives you some idea of what it is like currently...

http://img833.imageshack.us/img833/3752/cmccoffrd.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/833/cmccoffrd.jpg/)
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[racingdwarf]

Just to depress you all,, weather looks poo:eh?:

is that no practice at all? as thats how it reads:confused:

[No. 46]

Believe so, we ran a no practice policy at coastal to minimise the deteriation of the track in the conditions before the racing commenced, and so that the meeting could start quicker, and so that there is no fighting for space on the rostrum. Same for everyone then.

[racingdwarf]

ok lay in and get there for 9.25am then:D.

So has the track had a heavy roll since the warmup meeting?

[jcb]

Shame there won't be any practice, lets hope I put that diff in the right way round!!!

I can understand wanting to get going though and then hopefully avoid the heavy showers.

[jimbobr5turbo]

Shame about the practice, but with the ammount of cars and with 6 rounds of racing, a good idea. 3 mins of heat order practice would be nice, with a quick changeover, it wouldn't take long.

Has anyone got any concerns (other than me) about the crossover T-bone possibilities? We run one at MERCC and it has a mesh bridge section, so quite safe really.

[jcb]

Shame about the practice, but with the ammount of cars and with 6 rounds of racing, a good idea. 3 mins of heat order practice would be nice, with a quick changeover, it wouldn't take long.

Has anyone got any concerns (other than me) about the crossover T-bone possibilities? We run one at MERCC and it has a mesh bridge section, so quite safe really.

There was talk about the cross over when we visited earlier in the year and the club were going to do something about the take off ramp I think.

[jimbobr5turbo]

There was talk about the cross over when we visited earlier in the year and the club were going to do something about the take off ramp I think.

Not just me, phew! Looks a fun track, bet we all want to beat the weather and get on with it asap, then home for the F1 on sky HD :thumbsup:or BBC for the peasants:lol:

[B4 Sloth]

Some additional info....

Gates will be open from 8am if anyone wants to be there really early but it will be closed track. No practice will be allowed.

We are aiming for Drivers Breifing at around 9:30am, With the first heat starting at 9:45am.

As I mentioned before, there will be plenty of room on the Rostrum. The track has not changed much since the shakedown meeting. We have made some minor changes this evening and will be working on the track on Saturday prior to the meeting on Sunday...

Photo below, Isnt great but gives you some idea of what it is like currently...

http://img833.imageshack.us/img833/3752/cmccoffrd.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/833/cmccoffrd.jpg/)
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Track looks good.....apart from the fact that it already looks very wet:thumbdown:
Is it as wet as it looks?

[racingdwarf]

I must say having driven the track I'm not sold on the cross over for more than one reason.

also I hope the double at the back has had some love.:lol:

Looks just as when we raced on it, but more worn

[Dufty07]

will my buggy run o.k if i put a condom over it.!!?(to keep it clean):woot: (not insert... I know you were thinking it you pervert.)
How about if it rains, WE run instead of the buggys, Ill bring my wellies...:D
The jump on the cross over was more like a plummit, there was no concave to give you lift last time, just a 45 deg. take off right on a corner. They may have shaped it better now but it looks the same in the photo.

[Benh]

I wouldn't put a concave lip on it. As there is no gradated down section. The 30 odd degree consistent take off, leaves the car flatter coming down. With a lip, it will send the cars north and make the impact heavier. Stationary cars waiting to find traction will lead to vertical stacking :cry:

I am surprised to see the worn marks as the last meeting was on Sunday, the day before the Boughton regional, and I don't know anyone that raced (not saying there wasn't, just I don't know of anyone that had the balls to go racing on Easter Sunday AND Monday).

Regarding the jumps at the back - I agree with Mr Evans (take a picture people, this is rare), it will need some TLC. This much rain and it will be like jumping through mashed potatoe.

East of England - Renowned for it's low rainful, currently in a state of drought and yet it is likely to p'+s it down for 3 out of 3 meetings. Unbelievable! On a positive note - it's not like the weather has crept up on us - at least it's had the good nature to advertise the fact well in advance.

Looking forward to Sunday. After my wins in all 3 classes at round 2 (FACT -it's on oOple) I have some titles to win! :thumbsup:

[racingdwarf]

read halfway through that post...and fell off my seat in shock.Got to say somthing to upset him now so we can get back to normal:lol:

[Chesty]

Bit of bendy plywood, even some old carpet - anything is better than mash potato:thumbsup:

[Dandare]

anything is better than mash potato:thumbsup:

especially when it's lumpy.

[jcb]

I always find some butter and milk help make is smooth and light!

[Dandare]

I always find some butter and milk help make is smooth and light!

Now you're just being silly :p

[SimonW]

Has anybody got some rear Grasshopper tyres i could borrow?

[Juttie]

Is anyone from colchester going to do a track inspection sat as dont want to travel 2 hrs to be told track is a bog and no racing will go ahead.

[SimonW]

Is anyone from colchester going to do a track inspection sat as dont want to travel 2 hrs to be told track is a bog and no racing will go ahead.

+1 on that

[bomber]

Couldn't you put the jumps onto the onroad track worse ways ??

[rcmodelweek]

Is anyone from colchester going to do a track inspection sat as dont want to travel 2 hrs to be told track is a bog and no racing will go ahead.

Good point, I just drove back from Dartford and it was hammering it down from thurrock round to stansted, I'm guessing colchester would have had the same. Just hope the field has good drainage.

[Mr.B]

Oky doky,we were up the track on Wednesday evening in the rain and whilst other parts of the field were boggy,the corner where the new track is located seems to drain quite well with no puddles.
A couple of our guys will be up there tomorrow and will report on here tomorrow evening IF we have consistant heavy rain between now and then,but i dont foresee any real problems.
It was our intention to run both the jump and the whoop-de-doos as dirt because this has caused us no problems up until now.But today we have taken the decision to carpet both of these areas before sunday so that they dont chew up too much.
We also totally boarded out the rostrum and built some pukka steps on Wednesday and there is plenty of room and its very safe and sturdy.I'm sure George will confirm this.
The weather forecast is different on various websites for Colchester on sunday so its fingers crossed and see you bright and early,I'll be there from 8am.:thumbsup:

Paul.

[Zipper]

+1 on that

Simon, have u booked in as u r not on the list?

[racingdwarf]

if ur not on the list....your not comin in:lol:.

[jcb]

Oky doky,we were up the track on Wednesday evening in the rain and whilst other parts of the field were boggy,the corner where the new track is located seems to drain quite well with no puddles.
A couple of our guys will be up there tomorrow and will report on here tomorrow evening IF we have consistant heavy rain between now and then,but i dont foresee any real problems.
It was our intention to run both the jump and the whoop-de-doos as dirt because this has caused us no problems up until now.But today we have taken the decision to carpet both of these areas before sunday so that they dont chew up too much.
We also totally boarded out the rostrum and built some pukka steps on Wednesday and there is plenty of room and its very safe and sturdy.I'm sure George will confirm this.
The weather forecast is different on various websites for Colchester on sunday so its fingers crossed and see you bright and early,I'll be there from 8am.:thumbsup:

Paul.


Sounds good to me :thumbsup:

[No. 46]

Fatty Fairweather stress testing inc. can officially confirm that the rostrum is top notch:thumbsup:

Nice and solid as gives a really good perspective of the track as can be seen in the panoramic photo that craig posted up

[Benh]

Great news on the track adjustments.

Weather is showing clear and sunny in the morning and early afternoon. 17 degrees too! Bring out the steel drums!!!! Carl's going to need a beat for his smokey barbeque, reggae reggae sauce!

[SimonW]

Simon, have u booked in as u r not on the list?
Done it now, whoops! i have been flat out this week trying to start a business and my clutch went in my big car...........£718 later and 2 days in the garage sorted that but my wallet is sore, lol

[Dufty07]

Team Green will be there:D :thumbsup:
just got to watch out for the purple haze in the morning:drool:

[TEMsport]

Team Green will be there:D :thumbsup:
just got to watch out for the purple haze in the morning:drool:

What does this mean exactly? Pm me to confirm please!

[racingdwarf]

What does this mean exactly? Pm me to confirm please!

PMSL:lol:

Anyway sadly myself and thomas are unable to attend tmro:thumbdown:, my wife is away and plans to make racing possible have gone to s#*t so ho hum.
now I know you will all miss us....but not as mutch as I think the NBC crew may miss my party tent:lol:.

[wrighty]

Any news on the track ??

[racingdwarf]

Any news on the track ??

Damp, with a dusting of bumps

[Mr.B]

Any news on the track ??

Track all good:thumbsup:
No rain in Colchester all day.Lets hope it stays the same overnight into tomorrow:):)

[Dufty07]

:thumbdown:

[Dazza B]

Just to let you all know it's absolutely pissing it down in colchester right now. Bring your wellies tomorow.

[Dandare]

I think the NBC crew may miss my party tent:lol:.

In support of the remainder of the NBC crew, i thought you may have at least come over to deliver/help put up said party tent before returning home :lol:

[Dufty07]

wot time u pickin me up?

[Mr.B]

Clear skies again now.:thumbsup:

[No. 46]

Well done to the colchester crew for putting on a great meeting today. immaculately run as has come to be expected from colchester model car club.

I loved the track, really kept you on your toes and rewarded consistant neat and tidy driving but still allowed for great racing as was shown in the short courses, 3 wide over the doubles was awesome :thumbsup:

Can't wait to see some photos and video

[jayropes]

Ditto!! good track, well organised by a good bunch!!!

Cheers Boys:thumbsup:

[Dazza B]

A big thank you to Craig, Tom and Big Dave for yet another well organised event.
A great days racing had by all, especially unlucky George not being unlucky today by taking the 4wd and SC wins.
Bring on round 4 :thumbsup:

[racingdwarf]

Sounds like it went well and rostrum was all good as was the track! any idea of the 2wd result?;)

[spindles69]

Big hand clap to all at colchester for a great days racing:thumbsup:.
Best moment for me today was watching Mr Hubbard limping round for the last lap of q3 and Mark Lambert catching him on the last corner, for Ben to gun it and beat him over the line by miliseconds superb:thumbsup:.

[craigwoods]

Well done to everyone who took part today, It seems the weather was on our side and the showers we did have passed over fairly quickly.... Must have been that river people kept on about! There was some excellent racing across all of the classes with some good results for all... In Summary:

2wd
B-Final
1st - Adrian Dew
2nd - Daren Brady
3rd - Barry Fitzgerald

A-Final
1st - Simon Watson
2nd - Jonathan Brown
3rd - James Crockart

4wd
B-Final
1st - Barry Abbott
2nd - Colin Parsfield
3rd - Justin Wellbelove

A-Final
1st - George Fairweather
2nd - Mark Lambert
3rd - Ben Hubbard

SC
A-Final
1st - George Fairweather
2nd - Lee Harris
3rd - Lee Hedges

Ive just uploaded a number of the photos which I took today. They can be found here: http://s1231.photobucket.com/albums/ee506/craigwoods09/EoE%20Regional%20-%20Colchester/

Full results will be available on the East of England website in due course...

A couple of photos below:....

http://i1231.photobucket.com/albums/ee506/craigwoods09/EoE%20Regional%20-%20Colchester/DSC00104.jpg
http://i1231.photobucket.com/albums/ee506/craigwoods09/EoE%20Regional%20-%20Colchester/DSC00349.jpg
http://i1231.photobucket.com/albums/ee506/craigwoods09/EoE%20Regional%20-%20Colchester/DSC00161.jpg
http://i1231.photobucket.com/albums/ee506/craigwoods09/EoE%20Regional%20-%20Colchester/DSC00121.jpg

Craig Woods

[Chris Larner]

Great meeting, shame my car had strange electrical gremlins all day.
Top class photos, I'll post one of my own after I've found a big enough hammer to smash my Frysky receiver with!

[colin76]

Just a quick not to say well done to the colchester crew for producing a good track despite all the bad weather the past few weeks. the track held up well and was challenging and fun to drive. my only slight gripe was the rostrum, sturdy and high enough but i think it just needs to be that bit longer, 8 drivers was a squeeze but 10 for the finals and the need to use pallets for people to stand on shows it does need to be just that bit bigger. that aside a great day and looking forward to the round later in the year.

[Juttie]

I agree with colin i liked the track and enjoyed it more once i got used to the bumps one thing i think needs some tlc are the double jumps or could just be my driving lol.But well done a great day bring on round 4.

[nitro_head]

gd days racing fella,s:thumbsup:

[Benh]

Big hand clap to all at colchester for a great days racing:thumbsup:.
Best moment for me today was watching Mr Hubbard limping round for the last lap of q3 and Mark Lambert catching him on the last corner, for Ben to gun it and beat him over the line by miliseconds superb:thumbsup:.

It was close enough for me to squeal like a girl:lol:

Ben Hubbard 10 / 326.45
Mark Lambert 10 / 326.70

Well done to all:thumbsup:

A hideously tough day for me. Of 6 attempts at taking the car out: I snapped a drive shaft in second round. Broke another drive shaft in Leg 1 of the Finals. Snapped a shock in the 2nd leg of the finals (see above) and the battery link wire came out and left me parked up for a lap in leg 3. BUT - it was a good day and really enjoyed the racing. Thanks to all involved:thumbsup:

Marshalling the SC trucks was eventful to say the least and have some vids I'll post up when I get a few mins to push the button.

[Benh]

RESULTS!

Are now up..... CLICK HERE (http://www.brca-eoe.co.uk/#/results/4540543515)


Or if you have problems seeing it (Iphoners etc) CLICK HERE (http://swangallery.myff.org/gallery/1301459/Champ%20Table.png) (2WD, 4WD, SC)

[Benh]

I have been asked to Chair a new group called "The BRCA EoE Drivers Consortium"

The purpose of this organisation is to raise awareness and concerns about the series and “apparently” lobby for the suspension of the series if it deemed fit by the members of the aforementioned group.

The "group" has asked me to request the immediate suspension of the series and to award drivers on their current positions. As promised, I have now put this forward and the consortiums largest contributor and donor (and only current member) has issued the following statement:


"My reasons for this is purely for the benefit of the series in 2013 and my current position in the 2WD championship bears no influence over my determination to see the series suspended before the start of Round 4.

Yours sincerely,

Lee "2WD Champion" Flynn.

[jcb]

RESULTS!

Are now up..... CLICK HERE (http://www.brca-eoe.co.uk/#/results/4540543515)


Or if you have problems seeing it (Iphoners etc) CLICK HERE (http://swangallery.myff.org/gallery/1301402/Champ%20Table.png) (2WD, 4WD, SC)


Nice to see the overall positions.
Thanks to everyone at Colchester for a well organised meeting as always.

[Benh]

Sorry Mr B - all corrected. :thumbsup: oops

Simon, your refund is in the post. ;)

Link updated too;)

[wrighty]

I have been asked to Chair a new group called "The BRCA EoE Drivers Consortium"

The purpose of this organisation is to raise awareness and concerns about the series and “apparently” lobby for the suspension of the series if it deemed fit by the members of the aforementioned group.

The "group" has asked me to request the immediate suspension of the series and to award drivers on their current positions. As promised, I have now put this forward and the consortiums largest contributor and donor (and only current member) has issued the following statement:


"My reasons for this is purely for the benefit of the series in 2013 and my current position in the 2WD championship bears no influence over my determination to see the series suspended before the start of Round 4.

Yours sincerely,

Lee "2WD Champion" Flynn.





is this serious ??

[JohnM]

is this serious ??

You don't know Ben very well yet do you James:lol:

Good meeting yesterday, although my day went wrong more or less as soon as the heats were sorted, never really got going all day:(

[racingdwarf]

now, no one could have those looks and be serious,:p

[jayropes]

Marshalling the SC trucks was eventful to say the least and have some vids I'll post up when I get a few mins to push the button.


want want want..

[Benh]

A post that is 100% true (for once)

SC - leg 3.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C_sFd5lcYyE&feature=youtube_gdata_player

A - 2WD leg 1
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dkDTx-O_Jzk&feature=youtube_gdata_player


Apologies for sound. Hand over the mic - doh.

[jimbobr5turbo]

Great days racing, track was a challenge and good atmosphere too. As others have said, the rostrum could do with another section though!

Nice pics too