URGENT: Venue & Club required to run 4WD RD 3 - 12 July 2009

[tak racing]

All

I'm sorry to say Hubbarts Bridge have withdrawn from the 2009 calendar due to unforseen circumstances.

Please could any club wishing to run this event on the 12th July contact me ASAP.

If more than 1 club would like to run this date then I will put it to the drivers vote hopefully at this weekends Regional Round.

Please call me on 07921 493579, post on this thread or email me.

Thanks.

[blitzboy]

thanks jim sincere apologies guys , hope we will be sorted for next year , if the club that takes this date requires anyt help i will be more than happy to assist

[dadtc3]

jim
message sent

[tak racing]

OK at present i have Holbeach club and track putting themselves forward.

I also have a Venue at Birmingham but it's an 1/8th astro track but it could be made smaller, would need a club to run though as there is an 1/8 meeting on at another venue that weekend.

Any more interested in running this meeting?

Thanks

[RSharpy]

The 1/8 track sounds interesting Jim, which one is it, Frankley?

Suprised Leverton aren't up for it? :confused:

[tak racing]

Yes I think it was, had a phone call today and ask him to PM me with the details but not heard anything yet.

[telboy]

Don't Blyth want to do it?

[carter_213]

I wouldnt bother with he 1/8th track,it will be super rutted and bumpy.James and the blyth lot talked alot about it at the weekend i think,im pretty sure it came out as 99% no as they carnt get anyone to run the meeting.

Holbeach sounds good,but its 4wd there again,supose its better than not having one atall.

What do you think about it Jim? You and your lad both race,do you have any prefrences were you would like to go?

[_sleigh_]

Have you tried Coventry or Hinckley? I'm not sure how the date fits in with Mid-West regionals though.

[bob33]

hi, im speaking on behalf of leverton, unfortantlly we canot run this meeting as the hall is fully booked up on the sunday, so there would be no carpark to park in. Its a shame we cant as it would have been good to have a different track in the series .Hopefully we will get the chance to run one next year and put a real show on! :)

but on the other tracks that have been put fowerd, i agree with carter dont pick the 1/8th track, it just wouldent work in my opionion.could you run the meeting at blyth graham? would be ace lol

[dbizzle5]

Hinckley is a good idea. Ive been to a few club meetings there and the track is good and meetings are well run. Id try them Jim:thumbsup:

[_sleigh_]

Just checked the MidWest dates and it actually a free weekend for us. Might mean the Hinckley crew are available. Definately worth a try.

[shark]

Gets my vote :thumbsup:

[Themaddog]

Hi Guys

im sorry the 1/8th Track isnt good enough it was just an offer to help out


ill definatley have to have a good look at the track tomorrow and look for the ruts you speak of but thanx for the advice

Glyn

[blitzboy]

mad dog there s nothing wrong with your track mate its carter still having nightmares from tallywaine , touring car drivers i don t know think when they ve been on one astro track then they ve seen them all , maddog thanks for the offer im sure jimmy will be looking at all the options :thumbsup:

[carter_213]

Its not the fact i dont like bumps our frankley,ive raced there a few times with a 8th scale i used to have.Its a great venue,just carnt see it working for 10th.Every 8th scale track is pretty cut up,its just the nature of the cars and what they do,same as 10th to.
Sorry if it came across abit harsh glyn but you understand what im saying surley?

[tak racing]

All,

Blyth have declined for this year as a venue, they still have work to complete for the National and are happy with the 1 round we have there.

I have no contact details for Hinkley but looking on the website they are pertty full with club meetings on Saturdays and it states the site does not open until 10.45am which is very late. Someone from Hinkley would have to contact me and put the club forward.

I've not heard from West Brigford or Broxtowe, both running 2 rounds this year and I know how much work goes into the meetings, they also may be happy with the 2 rounds but will find out more soon.

I don't know if Eastrax as a venue is still available I would have to find out.

Leverton still has work to do nd have declined for this year, I'm not sure the parking facilities are upto 60+ drivers with sharing the pub parking.

So at present only Holbeach have come forward as a complete club and venue.

Will keep you all posted.

[RSharpy]

I think Broxtowe are unable to help Jim due to a very busy calender with us running Touring cars.

Its very good of Glyn to offer. Thats what off road racing is all about. :thumbsup: I can't comment on the track as i've never raced there but personaly i'd sooner run on a bumpy astro track than grass, unless its super duper bumpy.

Hinckly sounds a good idea as logisticly they are in the Mid East region.

Shame about RHR, as i'm sure most would love to have an extra round there, hows about moving the date to when the 2wd is on and having a two dayer, just a thought :D

Holbeach is looking the most realistic option, I reckon Hamblin, Waters, Fox and White should pull there finger out and get that Astro laid :lol::p:p:p I'd make the trip over to help lads when possible.

[Themaddog]

Its not the fact i dont like bumps our frankley,ive raced there a few times with a 8th scale i used to have.Its a great venue,just carnt see it working for 10th.Every 8th scale track is pretty cut up,its just the nature of the cars and what they do,same as 10th to.
Sorry if it came across abit harsh glyn but you understand what im saying surley?

Actually Carter i dont:thumbdown:

The Venue Has Been offered only to assits should nothing else be available,and i must point out that its the venue and Not the Team and the Club who were unable to run would be welcome to come and run it and take the proceeds Minus the cost of the Genny Fuel and Cost of the Toilets being cleaned

Obviously some modifications would have to be made to the track to reduce its overall length and the Main Straight could be cut into 2 sections reducing the Length,there is even a Grass Section That could be Used

Failing that if you want somthing a little smoother Carter i could always chuck some hosing on the grass Car Park for you and Ask Harris Scaffolding to come and chuck a rostrum up.Obviously that cost would have to then come out

The Offer was there to help with a venue....nothing more,were at Deerdale running the 8th-09 Series.:thumbsup:

Glyn

[telboy]

Shame about RHR, as i'm sure most would love to have an extra round there, hows about moving the date to when the 2wd is on and having a two dayer, just a thought :D




Hey, cool Idea Mr Sharp.:thumbsup:
I'll put it to them.

[Schudave]

GOT TO BE SUN SWELTERING SUN BAKED HOLBEACH THEN

[tak racing]

All,

I went straight from the rain cancelled West Brigford regional to the Eastrax venue, met Paul at the track and questioned if he would like to run a regional, after a breif discussion I left it with Paul to come back to me, Within 1 hour Paul called me and gave his support.

Eastrax venue is still intact except for timing equipment but this could be rectified quickly.

Track needs a few hours work but would be ready to race without a problem, it all looked reasonable and nothing too difficult to get sorted.

As the regional was scheduled to be in this part of the region I have awarded round 3 of the 2009 4wd championship to Eastrax.

Paul did express he would like some help to get the venue ready and I'm sure we could get a small work party arranged if he gave us some dates, Obviously once the work is complete we could have some practice runs :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: You comming over smithy?

So there we have it:-

12th July 2009 - Round 3 Mid East 4wd Regional - Eastrax

Thanks to all the other clubs who offered to put another date on, it will not be forgotten!

[sime46]

Nice one. I've never been to Eastrax so that'll be good. Is there camping available on the sat evening? I'd rather camp if poss than drive up in the morning. :thumbsup:

[MattW]

Good work Jim. Be good if we can keep this track in some kind of order if it is possible, permanent venues in this area are few and far between, and my opinion was that this was always a very good one.

Let me know when you need to do some work, will make it down if i can.

[Darrane]

I must say great choice good track.

[blitzboy]

All,

I went straight from the rain cancelled West Brigford regional to the Eastrax venue, met Paul at the track and questioned if he would like to run a regional, after a breif discussion I left it with Paul to come back to me, Within 1 hour Paul called me and gave his support.

Eastrax venue is still intact except for timing equipment but this could be rectified quickly.

Track needs a few hours work but would be ready to race without a problem, it all looked reasonable and nothing too difficult to get sorted.

As the regional was scheduled to be in this part of the region I have awarded round 3 of the 2009 4wd championship to Eastrax.

Paul did express he would like some help to get the venue ready and I'm sure we could get a small work party arranged if he gave us some dates, Obviously once the work is complete we could have some practice runs :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: You comming over smithy?

So there we have it:-

12th July 2009 - Round 3 Mid East 4wd Regional - Eastrax

Thanks to all the other clubs who offered to put another date on, it will not be forgotten!

ill be happy to help mate let me know the works party dates and ill be there cheers guys ,,,, lets get eastrax back on the region good wok jim :thumbsup:

[RSharpy]

Nice one Jim, it will be good to revisit Eastrax :thumbsup:

[carter_213]

Sounds ace! Been there a few times and enjoyed it :)

Pitty were not off to Frankley mind,was looking forward to that! :)

[CharlieF]

Eastrax landlord has always been happy to take money (£5.00 per night) from campers. It's a captive audience thing I think?

[Schudave]

why should we go to a venue who decided they were not doing anymore offroad for this year .now they are more than happy to cash in ie [£5 per night camping] they didn,t asked to be considered for a regional so in imoa shouldnt have even been asked .

[ned]

why should we go to a venue who decided they were not doing anymore offroad for this year .now they are more than happy to cash in ie [£5 per night camping] they didn,t asked to be considered for a regional so in imoa shouldnt have even been asked .

Because we don't have enough purpose built venues in the country never mind our region and to not hold a meeting there would be cutting off our nose to spite our face. I also don't think they can be accused of cashing in when they were asked by us to host it at short notice and if you really do feel that strongly teach them a lesson and don't camp!

[shark]

Exactly.:thumbsup:

[quarter throttle]

Can't wait to see what Eastrax has to offer as i've never been there.
I have heard its pretty good from a few people ... can't wait till Broxtowe and Eastrax :D

[Schudave]

i have been told the state of the track is a bit worse for wear due to bmx,s and other idiots biking all over it.who is going to go and get it ready for a one off one days racing.

[Darrane]

I thought people knew that thats why i think they were asking for work partys to help get it ready, i do not know why you seem so dead against going to eastrax after all it would be nice to have another diffrent track on the calendar as a replacement rather than a track we have all ready raced at.Even if it is a bit worse for wear as you seem to think, its still a good track and everyone has to race on the same track i think under the circumstance Jim has made a good chioce and i can't wait to go.
Regards Darran(Leverton Raceway)

[ned]

Yes Jim went and checked before he decided to change the venue. The track hasn't been used for mini bikes or anything. It just has a few weeds growing through so it shouldnt take too long to get ready. Many hands make light work!

[paulsmith]

If you guys let me know when you are going over to the track to sort it out, i will try and get over and help too.

[Schudave]

I thought people knew that thats why i think they were asking for work partys to help get it ready, i do not know why you seem so dead against going to eastrax after all it would be nice to have another diffrent track on the calendar as a replacement rather than a track we have all ready raced at.Even if it is a bit worse for wear as you seem to think, its still a good track and everyone has to race on the same track i think under the circumstance Jim has made a good chioce and i can't wait to go.
Regards Darran(Leverton Raceway)
the word your,e looking for is PRINCIPLE.it was they who decided they were not doing offroad anymore so why give them an option to hold one .they could have app;ied like all the other clubs who applied at the start

[shark]

Shudave , please read Neds post again .post no 31.;)

[RSharpy]

Out a matter of PRINCIPLE lets run the meeting in Schudaves back garden, if we're really lucky lads we may get a blast on his crack pipe:lol:

[skiv]

seems that theres only one person that has a big problem with going there. so dont bloody go and grow up. your talking like a spoilt child who hasnt got his own way.

ive only been to eastrax once and thought it was a awsome venue. the way ive read it hes doing you all a favour offering the track as a last minute venue.

i would embrace the opurtunity to run at eastrax as it may not happen again if the owner reads the comments on here

[Schudave]

okay boys thats enough i can,t carry on winding people up like this.
see you all soon until then keep smiling and before i go when is the track prep day happening time is moving on and as you know time waits for no one

[RSharpy]

No doubt the guys at Eastrax had reasons as to why they decided not to host R/C at the venue this year, to be fair the reasoning behind it is none of our business.

Its a positive thing for all parties and a step in right direction for us to have the oppertunity to race there again.

Fingers crossed having our regional there may spur the Eastrax team on to start hosting regular meetings again, Paul is a top bloke and the venue and track in my opinion is one of the best in the country.

Long Live Eastrax :thumbsup:

[Darrane]

Totally agree we need to have more permanent tracks in the area for the local club drivers to increase the popularity of the hobbie, then when it comes to regionals the organisers will be spoilt for choice. We at Leverton are now looking at improving what we already have so then people in our local area will have a good starting point to go on to maybe Regionals or nationals, we need new BLOOD or else the whole hobbie will die so that means working in our local area to bring them in. We are also looking at a Winter championship maybe once a month we will see about dates when worksops dates come out so as to avoid them, with no tourers running we can quiet easily cover the tarmac to make the whole track all weather we have full indoor pitting, it would be nice to no other members views on this idea, see you at Broxtowe 28th June. Regards Darran

[blitzboy]

winter series sound good darren especially with in door pitting buddy , as for the track i can t say as i ve not been in a while but one things for sure mate , what ever you do it will be good ,,, any one else interested in the winter series , :D

[Adam Skelding]

Looking forward to this one. It's one of the places I said I'd like to go to when I spoke to Charlie F, but at that point there was no regional there.

Looks like I get to go after all.

Could someone point me in the direction I need to go please?

Is this the address?

East Anglia Super Trax
Crown Farm,
Eastlands Bank,
Walpole St. Andrew,
Wisbech,
Cambridgeshire.
PE14 7LB.

[MattW]

Adam, yeah that's it. I think some Sat Navs try to take you a route that you can't actually go! It is right next to the A17, but you can't get directly across. The problem comes that there is a service road/drive for emergency vehicles from A17 to Eastlands bank - which some Sat Navs think you can use.

There are however some of the brown "tourist" type signs from the A17, just follow those and it's job done.

[bondy]

ARRR bugger ! Spoke to Drabble this evening and mentioned it but we have a 09/09 meeting that day We were considering shortening the track at DEERDALE and letting you run! IC and Leccy at one meeting ! I would have done both ! Ran the SC10 around the full track and it was ace ! Love to see 4wd's hitting that tripple ! :cry: