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Old 16-04-2013
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Exclamation Blackpool Club - Now With Added Buggies
Racers of the Fylde Coast, Blackpool RC club is changing.

The current permanent indoor carpet track is being transformed into a buggy track, with soon to be added jumps and bumps.

Everything is still under construction but should be ready in the next 2 weeks.

For more info email Niall at niall_24@live.com
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Old 25-04-2013
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UPDATE

We've been very busy building jumps, painting and even vacuuming (!!!!!)
I'll be uploading some pictures early next week to show you all what we've been up to.
(Once I work out how to do it)

Opening Night will be on Saturday 11th May

However, for those who can't wait that long (like me ) we are going to have a preview evening on Saturday 4th May. (To make sure everything works)

If you'd like to come to the preview please either email Niall (niall_24@live.com) or post a reply on here.

More news coming soon
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Old 27-04-2013
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Sounds like you've been doing a lot of work - I can't wait to see the pictures!

I would be interested in attending the preview as well.
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Old 28-04-2013
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Great, glad you want to come down and have a look.
I'll have more details tomorrow and some pictures as all the ramps should be finished.

We have been busy, but it's going to be completely worth it.
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Old 29-04-2013
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A few shots of the progress so far.

Including the beginnings of the table top and an experimental rumble strip.
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File Type: jpg twin jumps.JPG (463.6 KB, 39 views)
File Type: jpg ramp.JPG (479.2 KB, 27 views)
File Type: jpg track.JPG (117.2 KB, 46 views)
File Type: jpg Table top.JPG (493.7 KB, 26 views)
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Old 01-05-2013
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Its certainly taking shape, are you still looking to have a preview on Saturday?
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Old 02-05-2013
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Hi

It is indeed taking shape but not as quickly as we'd hoped.
So unfortunately we are not going to be able to do the preview day this Saturday.

The plan is to get everything done properly (rather than rushing) ready for the grand opening on Saturday 11th.

I've attached a few more photos of how things look at the moment.

The table top and ramped turn are looking amazing. Can't wait for them to be finished.
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Old 05-05-2013
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We're nearly there.

A few finishing touches, a bit of a tidy up and we will be ready for opening night.
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File Type: jpg track 09.JPG (418.4 KB, 34 views)
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Old 05-05-2013
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OPENING NIGHT - more details

Saturday 11th May


The track will open at 3pm for practice.
Racing starts at 6pm.

We will run 3, 5 minute heats, followed by finals.

There are pitting tables set up for 36 people and space for more.

Food and drink is available from the on-site cafe.

Plenty of parking.

Prices will be £5 for racing and £3 for practice.



Really looking forward to seeing new faces and lots of fun racing.
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Old 05-05-2013
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The address is:

Cropper Rd
Marton
Blackpool
FY4 5LB

Keep an eye out for the sign for Ramp City. We are in the same building.
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Looks very impressive mate...looks like a lot of hard work has gone in to the building of the track.
Is it a permanent venue
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Old 05-05-2013
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Also...how big is the venue.
It looks big...should be able to open the car up fully in there im guessing
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Looking foward to this cant make the 11th but is it on every sat? As am looking to get booked in for the week after how do I put my name down for booking?
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Looks good Lawrence
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The track is roughly the same size as Ardent was so nice and large to open up your modified motors :-D

If you guys are interested in racing please drop me a email at niall_24@live.com and I will compile a entry list. Just add in the email your name, ability 1-10 (1 being beginer 10 being pro driver) and either 2wd or 4wd.

2wd & 4wd welcome :-)

Hope to see you guys soon :-)

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Old 05-05-2013
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Thanks guys, our little team have worked hard. Now for the fun part

Stax - It is a permanent venue.
The track will be laid out all week, so once we have things established there may be opportunities for other things.

The straight is apparantly 100ft long (is that about 30 metres?). I am particularly pleased to have the banked turn at the end to help with braking

Corsa - We will be doing this every Saturday, so don't worry about missing the 11th. You will have plenty of chances to come down.

To be honest we haven't finalised the booking system yet, but I'll make sure your name is on the list
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Marshmallow?
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Cheers Lee

Will you be joining us?
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Once the championship at Ribble is finished then we'll look at getting over.
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Are you planning on running 2wd and 4wd in separate heats?
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