National/Supported Series for trucks??

[markwilliamson2001]

Hey up,

been giving a bit of thought to a national series for trucks (as I have one and really want to race it!!). It also reminds me of the national series that was very successful around 10 years ago or so, and why they aren't so popular over here as in the US?

Was thinking of possibly a manufacturer/distributor series involving a 5 or 6 meeting series over the winter??

It could include the new SC10 trucks (on kit tyres only) with limited horsepower/motors (eg 13.5 brushless), also a handout motor (which could be purchased if required as part of the meeting entry fee, but at a slightly reduced cost from normal from a distributor)

I was also thinking that the more 'normal' trucks (t4/xxxt-cr/x60) running to limited a motor limit (e.g. 6.5t brushless), but tyres would be controlled (one set per meeting).

I was also thinking about possibly using the PDA (Pro-line Dirt Arena) as the first and last meeting of the series (if they were up for it), and having handout tyres (also included in the entry fee, again at a light discount for this track only). This is to make the racing very close (and driver skill makes up the rest!)

What does everyone think?? These are only ideas in my head at the moment, but would like to gauge some interest or someone who would want to take this idea further??

Your ideas/suggestions please...

Mark

[Darren Boyle]

We here at X-Factory UK would seriously consider supporting a series of some sort since we are all itching to run our X60 in some competative races as are many of our customers....

[markwilliamson2001]

[MHeadling]

Yes sounds good!! I loved racing my T4 with the 2wd's at DHD Racing at Deal was great fun and easy to drive.To e bay I go!!

[super__dan]

I ran my X60 on sunday for the first time and it was ACE, a few minor mods to make as jumping over fair large jumps into a head wind makes it like a parachute but other than that it was great!!!

[Richard Lowe]

I'm well up for this

Trucks are the future

[markwilliamson2001]

Thanks for all the responses so far..
Not too sure where I would start with this though? I guess getting some tracks involved who might be interested in supporting the series...then go from there?

What tracks might people want to see on the calendar (winter proposed calendar)...?

Proline Dirt Arena?
Maritime?
Stotfold (outdoor)?
York (indoor)?

[ben]

Originally Posted by markwilliamson2001

York (indoor)?

York have lost there indoor venue at the present moment in time.
But im pretty sure Robin hood raceway would be up for running trucks.

[Northy]

Originally Posted by ben

York have lost there indoor venue at the present moment in time.
But im pretty sure Robin hood raceway would be up for running trucks.

I also believe Ben that the start area at RHR was built so that 10 trucks can sit side by side to start a heat (if it ever gets that popular!) - and that is WIDE

G

[strobe]

How about CML Raceway

[markwilliamson2001]

Yeah, get Lee on here, see what he thinks!

[bigred5765]

Matty says he would love a truck class at nationals,

[Belsten]

I would deffo be interested but it would depend on location a lot for me. Could possibly be a lot more expense

[markwilliamson2001]

How about keeping the majority in the central area, with one northern one, and one southern one?

Mark

[Northy]

Depends what you are calling 'central'
Most of those places sound South to me

G

[markwilliamson2001]

Central to the country I was meaning! (obviously, we would try and get one 'ooop North' somewhere (and if one of you more northern lads could ask around at some of your clubs to see if they are interested, I will try and contact some of the other clubs to see if we can get some interest).

If we can get one in the more southern locations, it would benefit those in the south east (e.g. Maritime raceway).

I will contact Lee Martin (pidge) and see if he is interested at both CML Raceway, and the PDA as these would be good tracks for trucks I reckon!

More comments please, lets try and get this thing off the ground!

[Body Paint]

I'd be interested Mark, for sure.

Ledbury would make a good venue, I'm sure Doug would be interested

[markwilliamson2001]

Cheers Craig, please spread the word at Caldicot on Friday, see who else is interested...
I guess you would be running X60?

Ta
Mark

[DanW]

I don't know about hosting a national series, but I can say at Southport we have seen a healthy intrest in truck racing this year.

So far we have had at least 1 full heat on every club day and interest seems to be growing.

For those who are up for some Truck racing this season, then Southport will be hosting two trophy meetings this summer with Trucks as a supported class.

Sunday 7th June 09 - Southport Summer GP
Sat/Sun 01/02 Aug 09 - Woodvale International Rally (same weekend as Stofold Nat.)

[Body Paint]

What about including a Corr series class? SC10 and Slash etc.