BRCA Mid South 4wd Regional - round 4 - Herts Nitro Model Car Club - Sunday july 31st

DaSloth · #1 24-07-2011

BRCA Mid South 4wd Regional - round 4
HNMC - Ware - Sunday 31st July

Venue

The venue for this round is the Herts nitro (electric) model car club, located here:
Westmill Farm, A602,Ware, Hertfordshire, SG12 0ES

google map here: http://www.hertsnitromodelclub.co.uk/index.php?ID=5

I cant say just how easy this place is to find, the westmill farm entrance is really big and obvious (its a pretty big complex). the entrance is probably no more than 500 - 600 meters away from the round about once you leave the A10. once you turn in, you will immediately look to the right and see both tracks. you can turn right into the field and park anywhere around the track.

Times
The Track is open 24x7 (light permitting

) but the gates are always open so you can turn up as early you like. Timed practise will start from approx 7.45 - 8.00 and will continue till just before 10am, so loads of time for practise.

We also have one more club night before the event on Tuesday 26th, which you can arrive any time from 4pm onwards and racing will start 7.30ish.

Cost and Booking In
The cost to race for those who are pre-booked is £10, limited booking in on the day may be available at the cost of £15. The open classes (4wd buggies, Trucks/SC's - if enough interest) are all £5 to race pre-booked - £10 on the day. All booking in is on the DMS Results website here - www.dmsresults.co.uk

Facilities and Track
The track is 99% astro with a couple of bits of wood and carpet for jumps

Minipins and mini spikes are usable around the track.

Theres LOADS of pitting space (literally a whole field

) but there is a small section under cover about 10 meters away from the track between the electric and nitro tracks. Tables are there, but no chairs.

I would suggest bringing tables and chairs just in case.

You will need to bring a generator or 12 volt suply for power. Please place generators with consideration for others

The burger van behind race control will be open on the sunday. Snacks can also be purchased in the complex on site and there is a McDonalds less than 5 minutes away at the hertford turn off on the A10 (and BP station)

Camping: all camping, whether it is a tent, motor home or caravan will cost £10 and you can arrive anytime after 10am on the saturday. there is a shower block (brand new!) there and lots of facilities etc

the herts nitro model shop will be open on the day from 8am till 2pm with a selection of tyres and spares. If you need anything i would suggest calling on 01920 466995

Mini spikes and mini pins have been found to work around the track. It seems schuey greens are the best to use in the wet.

As per BRCA rules, all LIPO batteries being charged MUST be inside a recognised LIPO sack (or similiar), anyone found not using one will be asked to leave (you have been warned)...

PT's must be used (we only have a small handful of transponders which we'd rather not use)

Trophies will be awarded for overall TQ, 1st 2nd and 3rd for the A final and first place in all 2wd finals (BRCA regional class) - there are no trophies for the open classes

Limited spaces still available to pre-book for those who not yet entered.........

Booking In - www.dmsresults.co.uk
Club Website - http://www.hertsnitromodelclub.co.uk

Any questions can be posted here, or feel free to PM if you need to

Hope to see lots of you there!

DaSloth · #2 25-07-2011

Here is pic of the track after some of our work at the weekend. the ramp you can see on the right has now been replaced with the big jump which was on the right hand side previously. at a 45' angle its nicely visible now

mikeyscott · #3 26-07-2011

Steve and myself from TORCH will be heading up.

Couldn't do the Oople race weekend due to other commitments, so regional racing at Herts.

Hope for a good turnout etc

mikeyscott · #4 30-07-2011

All v quiet

DaSloth · #5 30-07-2011

everyone is ready to do their talking on the track

mikeyscott · #6 30-07-2011

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Originally Posted by DaSloth

everyone is ready to do their talking on the track

That'll be me at the back then - lol!

How much sand is in the astro?

DaSloth · #7 30-07-2011

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Originally Posted by mikeyscott

That'll be me at the back then - lol!

How much sand is in the astro?

Theres alot of sand in the astro, but it doesnt seem to have much of an affect on the cars because its so fine.

It doesnt cause any issues grip wise either.

budgio · #8 31-07-2011

Really enjoyed the meet today,hats off to the Herts crew for the smoothly ran event.Great track !
Can someone please remind me of the race dates in Sept

mikeyscott · #9 31-07-2011

Many thanks,

Would be great if someone could email me the BBK results please

freddie · #10 31-07-2011

really good meeting today and well run !!

mattybucks · #11 31-07-2011

Yeah great day even though the car thermal'd in the final. Only problem was to much sun. It hurts to smile.

mikeyscott · #12 31-07-2011

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Originally Posted by mattybucks

Yeah great day even though the car thermal'd in the final. Only problem was to much sun. It hurts to smile.

Bit like mine, binding issue as I had no or max throttle

rebound and reset radio / esc and it's fine now

budgio · #13 31-07-2011

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Originally Posted by mattybucks

Yeah great day even though the car thermal'd in the final. Only problem was to much sun. It hurts to smile.

Lol Matt
My head is lobster pink ... Ouch

jondell · #14 31-07-2011

Sounds like a good day. Shame I couldn't make it... Spent the day finishing 8th prep for euros. Who did what??

mikeyscott · #15 31-07-2011

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Originally Posted by jondell

Sounds like a good day. Shame I couldn't make it... Spent the day finishing 8th prep for euros. Who did what??

lol after seeing the news on neobuggy SteveB and I did think you'd been called away.

Simon Reeves won

DaSloth · #16 31-07-2011

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Originally Posted by budgio

Really enjoyed the meet today,hats off to the Herts crew for the smoothly ran event.Great track !
Can someone please remind me of the race dates in Sept

We'll be running every first and third saturday of the month from sept onwards.

We're also running a one a off meeting on the 10th of sept.

mikeyscott · #17 03-08-2011

Has anyone got the full results from BBK, happy to host them myself etc.

Also any update on champ tables etc. - even though I'm crap

Darren Boyle · #18 03-08-2011

The series results ar out and will be hosted on the usual sites in the next few days (DMS, Stotfold etc), Keith has aksed we leave it a day or two in case any errors are spotted by anyone before they get published.

As for BBK results, those will come from the club direct

mikeyscott · #19 03-08-2011

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Originally Posted by DMS Racing

The series results ar out and will be hosted on the usual sites in the next few days (DMS, Stotfold etc), Keith has aksed we leave it a day or two in case any errors are spotted by anyone before they get published.

As for BBK results, those will come from the club direct

Ok thanks, I'll drop the club and email re the BBK results.

Fingers crossed for F345 entries now

mattybucks · #20 03-08-2011

Yeah I'm looking to hopefully go to the f345's. The f2's a way out of my league.