Faversham 4WD Regional - 17th May

[Hog]

Well chaps and chappesses - it's that time of year again when the pale skinned regulars of FORCC smother themselves in Factor 50 and venture out into the great outdoors - it's Regional time!! :thumbsup:

Sunday 17th May we're back outside on the fast smooth grass with the natural bowl again being used to provide a rostrum as well as some variation to the flat track.

We would once again ask that no-one arrive at the club before 8am unless you're involved with setting up. We have to consider that we're in a residential area and lots of cars going up the lane early doors will cause some unwanted aggravation. I know that those travelling from further afield can't guarantee their exact time of arrival but please try your best. Those arriving early will be expected to help set up the track of course and not just their own pit.....

There's no food van this year I'm afraid. It wasn't utilised enough last time so we've been unable to secure his services again, but of course there's a shop down the road or you can bring your own munchies.

Now we're expecting the usual good turnout for the FORCC regional - we have something like 35 - 40 of our own drivers racing as well as the travelling circus - so with this in mind we will be restricting open practice to just 30 minutes starting at 9am sharp. With the potential numbers we have coming to allow free practice to go on for longer would seriously damage the track before we even started the heats. Drivers' briefing will be at 9.45 and we'll be starting at 10am on the dot. If you find yourself running late and unable to book in please call either myself (07999 623343) or Alan (07791 334705) to let us know and we'll get you booked in.

The heats will be decided by referring to the Championship table, last years F gradings, and good old fashioned common sense!!

There will be trophies and prizes for the U13's and U16's, and of course the U13's and U16's race for free while the rest of us old farts will pay the measly fee of £7 for a day's entertainment. Bargain :D

Finally - if you have any questions please raise them on here or by contacting Alan or myself on the numbers above (sensible times only please) prior to Sunday. We'd rather clear any problems beforehand rather than suffer undue criticism after the event.

We look forward to seeing you all on Sunday for a top day's racing.

The FORCC.

[Jonesy]

Hi guys, as some of you may (or may not) know, I'm not racing in your region but always keep a keen interest in how clubs are getting on etc...

If you do have the potential of 60+ drivers attending your regional would you not need to run more than 30 mins practise? Do drivers have an allocated amount of time they can spend on the track?? With LiPo you could get some guys on the track for the best part of 10 mins and others will not get a chance at the end????

Why not run a round of practise in Heat order, if you're concerned about timing or track cutting up then limit each practise to 3 or 4 mins?

[Team No Idea]

:woot::woot::woot::woot::woot::woot::woot::woot::w oot::woot::woot::woot::woot::woot::woot::woot::woo t::woot::woot:

[Southwell]

Is the postcode: ME13 9AH?

[raaccyyyyy lllaaddyyyy]

Is the postcode: ME13 9AH?

Sure is mate. see you there!!

[Southwell]

Sure is mate. see you there!!

Cool, cheers. Nice 102 miles for me. :woot:

[abray]

Looking forward to it guys! Hoping to keep my speedo in one piece this week - novelty! Alex

[Hog]

Hi guys, as some of you may (or may not) know, I'm not racing in your region but always keep a keen interest in how clubs are getting on etc...

If you do have the potential of 60+ drivers attending your regional would you not need to run more than 30 mins practise? Do drivers have an allocated amount of time they can spend on the track?? With LiPo you could get some guys on the track for the best part of 10 mins and others will not get a chance at the end????

Why not run a round of practise in Heat order, if you're concerned about timing or track cutting up then limit each practise to 3 or 4 mins?

Thanks for your comment - and this will be raised on Wednesday night at our club night. We're lucky to have a large rostrum which can accommodate plenty of drivers at one time. Even without a round dedicated to practice with the potential number of drivers we have coming we would lose a large chunk of time which we can ill afford. 4 rounds of heats plus multi leg finals for all takes some getting through!!!

[Hog]

Looking forward to it guys! Hoping to keep my speedo in one piece this week - novelty! Alex

Just hope I can say the same about my Durga diffs!!

[Team No Idea]

Cant wait to see how the U16's and U13's battles pan out! should be fun!:thumbsup:

[Jonesy]

Thanks for your comment - and this will be raised on Wednesday night at our club night. We're lucky to have a large rostrum which can accommodate plenty of drivers at one time. Even without a round dedicated to practice with the potential number of drivers we have coming we would lose a large chunk of time which we can ill afford. 4 rounds of heats plus multi leg finals for all takes some getting through!!!


I know the feeling! In the Mid West we have had 9 heats and 3 legged 'A' finals. we run to an hour a round with Round 1 starting at 10 and the First leg of the 'A' around 2:15. We're all done for about 4:00 that way, obviously I don't know what time you guys need to be on or off.

Let me know how you get on and good luck for the Regional

[3975dave]

All will be fine on the day guys. Everyone who wants practice will get some. We are due some rain this week but as long as its not too heavy the grass normally holds out for the day. :)

[3975dave]

Cool, cheers. Nice 102 miles for me. :woot:

Come and see us dude. We can sort you a hot drink when you get there:thumbsup:

[David Church]

yes Ian, come down here and race.....unless you have a cold or hurt toe:woot::woot::D:D:D

[3975dave]

We'll make that drink a Lemsip if needed:thumbsup:

[Southwell]

yes Ian, come down here and race.....unless you have a cold or hurt toe:woot::woot::D:D:D

Ha, it's wrecked from the weekend but i dont care, ive already stripped down my XX4 and it's half rebuilt. :thumbsup:

[David Church]

Well look after that toe and get down here this Sunday!!!!!!!!!!!!!:thumbsup:

[raaccyyyyy lllaaddyyyy]

Come and see us dude. We can sort you a hot drink when you get there:thumbsup:

Guess that's me on tea duty with the world's SLOWEST kettle then!!!!!! x :thumbsup:

[Southwell]

5 hours later and im all ready. :thumbsup:

[3975dave]

Guess that's me on tea duty with the world's SLOWEST kettle then!!!!!! x :thumbsup:

Is that an offer then:D

[raaccyyyyy lllaaddyyyy]

You know me....can't resist an old kettle!! You'd better liberate the cups from the cupboard then!!!! :woot:

Martin is at this moment trying to decide whether to get his manta ray built in preparation...........please tell him noooooooooooooooooooooooooo!!!!
(i've told him it looks better in the box!!)

[greasy mark]

dam blast n buggeration i cant race at fav this weekend :thumbdown:have an 1/8th srs to do:thumbsup: but niggs will be there with a big box of tyres for you guys should you need any

[raaccyyyyy lllaaddyyyy]

Mark, can you bring some front B44 inserts on Weds please? Thanks.

[Garry Spice]

now,brett and i should be out to play! is simon moss`s epr set up good for grass...anyone????:eh?:
brett,are you bringing your camera? and should i bring the nerf rocket?:thumbsup:
(and custard creams).

[Jonesy]

now,brett and i should be out to play! is simon moss`s epr set up good for grass...anyone????:eh?:
brett,are you bringing your camera? and should i bring the nerf rocket?:thumbsup:
(and custard creams).


Gary, I'm sure Mossy won't mind me saying but look at the CAT set-ups and the recent set-up I posted for when I raced a BCL meeting on the National Grass at Oswestry a few weeks back.

It's a great starting point, shout me if you have any questions and good luck

[Garry Spice]

Gary, I'm sure Mossy won't mind me saying but look at the CAT set-ups and the recent set-up I posted for when I raced a BCL meeting on the National Grass at Oswestry a few weeks back.

It's a great starting point, shout me if you have any questions and good luck
thanx matey...will do.:thumbsup:

[tiny tom]

Is there going to be a open class so I might be able to race 2wd?

[Hog]

Indeed there will be Tiny Tom.

[Team No Idea]

Will there be a boat race incase its raining? :lol:

[tiny tom]

Thanks

[jim76]

Will there be a boat race incase its raining? :lol:

I hope not! I hate wet grass tracks! Well, I hate the cleaning to be more precise! lol

How's it looking down there at the moment? Think tomorrow is meant to be the wettest day

[Southwell]

Is there a tyre rule for the regionals? Ive got some tr32's in a box :D

[brookie]

No tyre rule for SE Regionals.

And so have we:thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup:

I like this: http://www.metcheck.com/V40/UK/FREE/dayforecast.asp?zipcode=faversham&day=4

But not this: http://www.metcheck.com/V40/UK/FREE/dayforecast.asp?zipcode=faversham&day=3

And especially not this: http://www.metcheck.com/V40/UK/FREE/dayforecast.asp?zipcode=faversham&day=2

But hey, lets not worry yet, who knows of an accurate weather forecast these days?

[trekkerkk]

if it is rained off can the meeting be switched to eden park:thumbsup:

trekkker

[Hog]

if it is rained off can the meeting be switched to eden park:thumbsup:

trekkker

If it's raining that hard perhaps we'll go indoors........

[Tractor Boy]

Trekker now lets think about what you have just asked.

Its 8.30 on sunday morning and after 3 days of heavy rain the committee of FORCC decided to call of the meeting as we have 3 feet of water on the track, i know lets all jump in our cars and speed up to EPR. Me thinks this is a dead duck of an idear but if it keeps you happy then fair play.

Do not worry as i told my 38 drivers who confirmed they where coming last night the track is like bloody concrete at the mo and a good days rain will do it the world of good, after all i am not called Tractor Boy for no reason as i work on a farm and i know about things like this.

As Hog has put no matter what the weather we will be racing trust us on this one.
Anyway hope to see many of you on sunday you are all very welcome.

Kind regards Alan.

[David Church]

No need to worry about rain, I ordered sun weeks ago for this Sunday:thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup:

15 min from my house, sssswwwweeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeetttttttttttt

bring it on!!!!!!!! :thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup:

[trekkerkk]

well i think its still a good idea :thumbsup:

trekkker

[trekkerkk]

its not going to be a prob anyway as daves orederd sunshine:thumbsup:

trekkker

[discostu]

bring on the mud:thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbs up::thumbsup::thumbsup:

[Tractor Boy]

If the BRCA PRO has ordered sunshine for the day then thats good anuff for me.

[niggs98]

what with the pro ordering sun and hog's traditional naked sun dance :wtf: we should be fine :woot:

[Garry Spice]

hmm,could the camo pants come to play??:thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup:

[trekkerkk]

noooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo:thumbsup:

trekkker

[niggs98]

hmm,could the camo pants come to play??:thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup:

as the memories come flooding back so does the shudder and twitch :wtf::wtf::wtf:

[trekkerkk]

stu,what car are you running

trekkker

[Southwell]

I hope someone has some BB's i can nick if it rains :woot:

Anyone got a tent me a Trish can clamber in to?

[trekkerkk]

just checked metcheck,
we should just be ok:thumbsup:

trekkker

[Dave]

hi tractor boy its ash

dad said i can come on Saturday
is there any particular jobs u want done

[MHeadling]

Cat I reckon eh Stu?! :D

[discostu]

stu,what car are you running

trekkker

nothing at the moment i my just run around the race track in gary's cammo pants.:D:thumbsup:

[discostu]

Cat I reckon eh Stu?! :D

or could it be a dog :D

[trekkerkk]

hmmm a dog :thumbsup:
should be fast lol

trekkker

[raaccyyyyy lllaaddyyyy]

hmm,could the camo pants come to play??:thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup:

Don't do it, we've just recovered from last time...here's a quick reminder to those who misses it...sorry it's a sideways view!!

[niggs98]

Don't do it, we've just recovered from last time..sorry it's a sideways view!! with gary in mind that sounds sooooooooooooooooo wrong :wtf:

[3975dave]

Weather is looking sorted (for now at least:thumbsup:).

And Gary, just as long as you are wearing some pants:o

[Garry Spice]

just a quicky....whos running a sx tomorrow????

[trekkerkk]

im running one:thumbsup:
grants going to be there:thumbsup:
there are probbaly going to be more,


trekkker

[mw02veg]

Yes, we will be there, first time for us, any help needed we will do our best.

Mike
:thumbsup:

[David Church]

Yes, we will be there, first time for us, any help needed we will do our best.

Mike
:thumbsup:


I NEED HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:thumbsup::thumbsup: :thumbsup:

[mw02veg]

Wot’s up now DC thought we got your car pretty much sorted

[niggs98]

Wot’s up now DC thought we got your car pretty much sorted

somehow i dont thinks its car help dc needs but he definatly needs help :woot::woot:

[mw02veg]

Now that’s where I can’t hetp:woot:

[trekkerkk]

yo dc,
i can point you in completely the wrong direction:thumbsup:
im very good at that mawhhhhh lol

trekkker

[David Church]

You all are too kind !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:D:thumbsup::D

[David Church]

Many thanks to Faversham for today!!!!!! I think it all went well considering the bit of rain we had.

Congrats to Kevin Moore who was smoking hot today with his new Cat!!!!

It's great to see all the younger drivers, I am sure they will all be beating me soon!!!! LOL

The "A" final had some new faces, well done guys!!!!

I will let you know who tell you how he did himself, eh????:lol::lol::lol:

Great job today South East as a region, nearly 60 drivers, wow!!!!