1/10th Off Road in South Africa

[Nolan BJ4WE]

RC cars is huge in South Africa too. I used to race in the republic. Could Oople perhaps stick something in the Inernational section on racing in South Africa?

Their version of the BRCA below:

http://www.sarda.org.za/

[blitzboy]

ahh the good old days eh nolan when you were a nipper being chased by lions (never met a nice south african until you meet nolan )hahahaha:thumbsup:

[Nolan BJ4WE]

:thumbsup::thumbsup:ahh the good old days eh nolan when you were a nipper being chased by lions (never met a nice south african until you meet nolan )hahahaha:thumbsup:

Yip, the good old days hey.....still at school then, no job but always had money for racing.....NOW - job but no money....

As for the lions, only got chased if I took teir prey to eat myself - lol hahahahahaha

[jimmy]

Heya Nolan, I will if you think it might be used? I didn't know it was so popular in SA but a guy we met at the worlds last year said the guys at his club look at oople so hey, maybe so!

[Nolan BJ4WE]

Heya Nolan, I will if you think it might be used? I didn't know it was so popular in SA but a guy we met at the worlds last year said the guys at his club look at oople so hey, maybe so!


Cheers Jimmy, wasn't the 1998 World's held at Sun City in South Africa?:confused:

[jimmy]

2001/2 worlds was held in..... uhm.... somewhere in SA, and it's in south africa again next year!

[Nolan BJ4WE]

2001/2 worlds was held in..... uhm.... somewhere in SA, and it's in south africa again next year!

Do'h....do you know where in South Africa?

Might go back on holiday (well, tell the missus it's a holiday) and go and watch it!!

[Nolan BJ4WE]

:thumbsup::thumbsup:

Yip, the good old days hey.....still at school then, no job but always had money for racing.....NOW - job but no money....

As for the lions, only got chased if I took teir prey to eat myself - lol hahahahahaha


A Picture of my old track - all dirt, no grass or astroturf....lol
http://www.sarda.org.za/sarda%20old%20site/sardaoffroad/clubs/bmr/offroad1.jpg

[Nolan BJ4WE]

A Picture of my old track - all dirt, no grass or astroturf....lol
http://www.sarda.org.za/sarda%20old%20site/sardaoffroad/clubs/bmr/offroad1.jpg


And another:

http://www.sarda.org.za/sarda%20old%20site/sardaoffroad/clubs/bmr/offroad3.jpg

[niggs98]

according to ifmar its in Pretoria but i cant find any links or anything for the club. anyone else find or know anything ???

[Nolan BJ4WE]

And of course - on road....

http://www.sarda.org.za/sarda%20old%20site/clubs/bmr/onroad1.jpg

[Nolan BJ4WE]

according to ifmar its in Pretoria but i cant find any links or anything for the club. anyone else find or know anything ???

If it is in Pretoria, it might be at Zwartkops Model Raceway -
track below....
http://www.sarda.org.za/sarda%20old%20site/sardaoffroad/clubs/zwartkops/pic2.jpg

This track is next to a 'real' touring car track, and has the most space to hold a World's. Unless they have it somewhere nuteral and create a new track??

[jimmy]

ok the last worlds was in Pretoria also apparently- so possibly the same venue as last time?

[niggs98]

raywoods did a video on that one in 03 and it was inside a huge hanger with a purpose built dirt track

[Nolan BJ4WE]

raywoods did a video on that one in 03 and it was inside a huge hanger with a purpose built dirt track

Cool, perhaps he'll post the video on here? Assuming he still got it...:thumbsup::thumbsup:

[niggs98]

i only found a trailer for it so doubt it as its ment to be 20$

[Bathy]

raywoods did a video on that one in 03 and it was inside a huge hanger with a purpose built dirt track

I've got it! Tis a good DVD.

Bought it from Mr Raywoods a few years ago when I bought my XXX4 (:confused:).

[Nolan BJ4WE]

2001/2 worlds was held in..... uhm.... somewhere in SA, and it's in south africa again next year!


It was in 2001:

2WD: Matt Francis from USA
&
4WD: Jukka Steenari from Finland

[RogerM]

Looking at going to the worlds in SA ...... the track used last time is about 35 mins drive from my girlfriend's father's stables / ranch. Would make accomodation cheap!

[frogger]

Pretoria is my home town so I might go back for the worlds too :woot:

[jimmy]

Looking at going to the worlds in SA ...... the track used last time is about 35 mins drive from my girlfriend's father's stables / ranch. Would make accomodation cheap!


Almost sounds like an offer there Rog! :lol::thumbsup:
I think if we can afford it, I'd like to go - race or just report. But, it would be nice to race for a change.

[Lee]

I`d be up for that Jimmy!!:thumbsup:

[Nolan BJ4WE]

Pretoria is my home town so I might go back for the worlds too :woot:
Hi Frogger,

I was born in Petoria. My mother still lives their. Do you live in the UK now?

[andy05]

I saw a video of one of the A finals on orions site carnt find it now but im sure neil cragg won one of the legs and finish 3rd overall. The track looked great lots of jumps and rhythm sections

[Nolan BJ4WE]

Looking at going to the worlds in SA ...... the track used last time is about 35 mins drive from my girlfriend's father's stables / ranch. Would make accomodation cheap!

Pretoria used to be my home town (city) too. My mom still lives there, so accomodation would be nothing for me too.....that is if she'll let me stay there again - lol:confused::thumbsup:

[Alfonzo]

If it's being held in SA I'm going. Awesome country! (cheap beer too :))

[Elvis]

Good morning gents,
Yes, the Worlds will be held in Pretoria, the event will be held at TRAP on a purpose built track, check out www.trap.co.za (http://www.trap.co.za), the track is still under construction, but we race 1/8th off road and all the on road classes there.
The 1/5th on road worlds will also be held there a week before the Off road.

[Nolan BJ4WE]

Good morning gents,
Yes, the Worlds will be held in Pretoria, the event will be held at TRAP on a purpose built track, check out www.trap.co.za (http://www.trap.co.za), the track is still under construction, but we race 1/8th off road and all the on road classes there.
The 1/5th on road worlds will also be held there a week before the Off road.

Hello Elvis....nice to see some other South Africans on OOple....Where abouts are you from?

[Elvis]

Hi Nolan, I'm in Pretoria and Trap is our local club, we had the 2nd round of our Electric Off-road Nationals this weekend at Superbowl, I managed to finish 1st in the B-mains for 2wd Mod and 2nd in the B-mains for 4wd Mod.
Hope to see youy guys in SA for the Worlds

[jimmy]

Hey Elvis, any sort of report online from that race? Wouldn't mind seeing how you guys do it down there and what the scenerys like :)

[Elvis]

Hi Jimmy, will try and write a short report for you or you could check out www.sarda.org.za , will try and get some pics for you too.

[Nolan BJ4WE]

Hi Nolan, I'm in Pretoria and Trap is our local club, we had the 2nd round of our Electric Off-road Nationals this weekend at Superbowl, I managed to finish 1st in the B-mains for 2wd Mod and 2nd in the B-mains for 4wd Mod.
Hope to see youy guys in SA for the Worlds

Hey Elvis,

I use to race with a chap called Pieter Janse Van Vuuren from Pietersburg... I believe he still races. Do you know perhaps how he has done?

Nolan

[werner1619]

Hey Elvis, how about the last race of the B final when that 501x took 1st place,
hehehe :)

[Elvis]

Hi Nolan,
Yes Pieter still races, I saw him this weekend, not sure where he finished though, will let him know you say Hi.

[Nolan BJ4WE]

Hi Nolan,
Yes Pieter still races, I saw him this weekend, not sure where he finished though, will let him know you say Hi.


Many thanks Elvis....

[PeterJ]

Hey Guys
The worlds in SA was held in the Skilpad (Tortoise) Hall at the Pretoria Showgrounds,
The worlds next year will be hosted by TRAP Tshwane Racing and Promotions at the old Kuduspoort rec club in Pretoria, more info available from SARDA (South African Radio Drivers Assosiation) www.sarda.org.za (http://www.sarda.org.za) or e-mail our SARDA off-road Chairman Johan v/d Merwe at [email protected]

[Nolan BJ4WE]

Hey Guys
The worlds in SA was held in the Skilpad (Tortoise) Hall at the Pretoria Showgrounds,
The worlds next year will be hosted by TRAP Tshwane Racing and Promotions at the old Kuduspoort rec club in Pretoria, more info available from SARDA (South African Radio Drivers Assosiation) www.sarda.org.za (http://www.sarda.org.za) or e-mail our SARDA off-road Chairman Johan v/d Merwe at [email protected]

Hi Pieter, it's Nolan.....good to hear from you!! I will be trying to come to the RSA for the WORLDS :thumbsup::thumbsup:......Will you be racing?

Nolan