Euros Info

[josh_smaxx]

:) Britain will always do well :)

Also i just wanted to get the 500th reply in this thread :D

[LEGEND]

A bit too late for that. As your post is number 501 not 500. As for me i wanted to go for number 502.:rolleyes:

[josh_smaxx]

Ah yes, post 501, but that includes the first post in the thread so its still REPLY 500 :rolleyes: :D :cool: :mad:

edit: i have know idea what the last smiley means but it looked cool.

[kribe]

Hello Jimmy and the guys! Had a "few" drinks last night with the drivers and the wasacross crew. Great race and great driving from Hupo and Neil, the last A-main was probably the most exciting race I've ever seen!

I took a few pics during the week: http://www.khendricksson.1g.fi/kuvat/Luoman+Supercross+2007/

Pics from day 6 still to come.

[jimmy]

We just got back - with the oople.com downtime on saturday I didn't get chance to update the race report but there is a lot to come. Thanks to the organizers who did an amazing job and created the most professionally run event I've ever seen.

[jimmy]

added the last day of the Euros report which I couldnt do on saturday since the site was down:(

[Chris Doughty]

Cree looks like he's deciding what he wants for his tea.

you don't know how close you are with that comment... :p

[Bathy]

Coverage was awesome, event looked very impressive 'pro-job', I watched all day (hung over) it was as entertaining as watching something like F1 and oOples updates all week were brilliant. Be nice if one day big RC events will get live TV coverage.

Was a shame oOple overloaded during the finals, it was handy being able to communicate with Copter! By the way ace camera work it was superb during the finals, jump comp was funny as well.

Congratulations to Mr Hupo on a fully deserved 4wd win; of course I would love to have seen a Brit win but anyone who can absorb that kinda of pressure lap after lap in the 3rd A leg completely deserved the win. I can’t imagine how you do that without cracking and making an error, was very impressive; I was watching and just waiting for the mistake… pretty amazing stuff.

I captured a little clip from Saturday as I thought Lee would get Jigsaw7 a mention, ta Lee, good work dude.

http://www.jigsaw7.com/uploads/bigkidstuff/J7.wmv (http://www.jigsaw7.com/uploads/bigkidstuff/J7.wmv)

[copter]

Got home last night and now I finally have time to write here again.

I hope you all had great time watching the event. Hopefully my posts here in the forum too helped you to follow the situation. I tried to post all relevant (and public) information here as soon as I was able to before the site went down.

Price giving ceremony was a bit hard to film and I was nearly hanging out from the timing booth window to get suitable angle and holding the camera on my hand at the same time. This was because I wasn't able to move camera much to keep the connection with PC that was encoding the stream. Hopefully anyway you saw something at least. :)

And big thanks to all drivers who came to the event.

All feedback from the live stream is welcome. I know that the audio wasn't the best possible but we really tried to make it better. It was just that both microphones we tried didn't work (mono and stereo) and in the end we had normal stereo headphones (small earplug ones) working as a microphone and hanging out from the window. They worked but weren't sensitive enough. In the end when I was filming price giving ceremony I took the headphones away and used the cameras build-in microphone so levels should have been better then (?).

Reason why we didn't use that build-in microphone during the finals etc was that camera was placed inside timing booth and we had conversations there that we didn't want to get into the live stream since it picked up pretty much everything from the room.

In case you want to use same kind of solution at your upcoming events, I can make a small guide how to setup system like this. It's possible to use pretty much any camera, so normal webcam will do as well but quality ain't going to be that good. Same goes for the audio.


--
Best regards,
Matti Korvenmaa, Chief Timekeeper / Euros 2007

[JCJC]

I captured a little clip from Saturday as I thought Lee would get Jigsaw7 a mention, ta Lee, good work dude.

http://www.jigsaw7.com/uploads/bigkidstuff/J7.wmv (http://www.jigsaw7.com/uploads/bigkidstuff/J7.wmv)


How you capture that from the stream Bathy ?

[Southwell]

With his camera :D

[Mrs oOple]

We arrived home early yesterday evening (minus our check-in luggage which missed the connecting flight in Helsinki!), completely shattered after a great week of racing and celebrating.
I'm absolutely amazed at the amount of time, organising, and dedication that has gone into the running of this Euros event, it was second to none.

The venue was fantastic as you've probably all gathered by now; track looked ace (even though I didn't have chance to drive around it myself - I broke Jimmys car last year when I tried out the Austria track). The organisers had thought of pretty much everything - and then some. I was suprised to hear that some of their plans were unable to be carried out due to time running out - I think the event was so full-on I can't imagine that it could have been any better if they'd tried.
There were a huge amount of people involved in the smooth running of this race, I think between 90-100 in all throughout the course of the week.

I have to say that having access to on-site internet connection made our lives a lot easier, it meant that Jimmy was able to update the report throughout the day, rather than having to rush it before having to drive out to find a 'hot-spot'. We were able to relax much more in the evenings because of this. Also when our laptop had problems latching on to the wireless connection the organisers were fantastic at trying to get that working for us, and when all else failed they very kindly provided us with a wired connection so oOple could be kept up to date. So thanks a million for that :)
Big thanks also to all the help from timekeeping / race office for providing photo-copies of the results, and of course to Scotty (even though Jimmy crashed every time you said he was in the lead :p) for providing us with useful statistics, and of course just for being Scotty and making the event all the more exciting.

I thought the jump contest was a great idea and was exciting to watch, it's ironic how many cars ramped off the triple in the contest without breaking, yet during races was the cause of a number of car breakages (Tricky in the second leg of the A final being one, I think?).

Having an official Euros hotel was good too, not just for the UK team, but for all teams who chose to stay there, it was nice mixing with people who are too busy being superstar racers in the daytime.

And finally a massive thanks to everyone who helped us out with spare parts, tyres, set-ups, Vodka, and great company throughout the week.
Hope everyone has had a safe journey home (preferably with their luggage),
Vicky
x

[Hog]

Is it just me or does every link I click on to the Euro 2007 write up and photo's take me to 2006 instead?

[_sleigh_]

Nope...

go to http://www.oople.com/rc/photos/euros2007/ and wait for it to load. There's only a report and a few pics for each day at the moment, but I'm sure Jimmy and Vicky will have the full galleries up for each day soon.

[Hog]

Just my work PC being slow loading the page up then......;)

[jimmy]

Someone else said that but no one told me where these links are? please tell me where you are clicking to take you to the report that is taking you to the 2006 report instead and I will fix it.

Thanks Sleigh, yes just done the first day (not uploaded) but loads of photos to look thru yet.

[_sleigh_]

Jimmy.... It's the massive "2007 Euros" banner at the top of http://www.oople.com/rc/photos/euros2007/

It links to the Vienna Euros page.

[notlawnomis]

Its the 2007 report banner on the report page that take you to the 2006 event

[jimmy]

lol thanks sleigh, even though i'm in a bar they have the WiFi so I'll change it now.. :p:D

Edit: Done! no wonder no one read it! ;)

[_sleigh_]

You in a bar, never. :D

You'll be telling us next you've got laminated numbers and you're scoring the talent.:o

[jimmy]

Glad I never took the camera out on one of those nights, what went on shouldn't be known:eh?::D

DC and Springer DVD anyone? :wtf::o:wtf::D

[Southwell]

Having those two at the forefront of the messyness doesn't suprise me at all. :p :D

[_sleigh_]

That's bound to be certified http://www.bbfc.co.uk/images/classification/c-r18.gif by the BBFC

[Hog]

lol thanks sleigh, even though i'm in a bar they have the WiFi so I'll change it now.. :p:D

Edit: Done! no wonder no one read it! ;)

Didn't know whether it was just me - didn't want to look like a tw@t. :o

[jimmy]

It's only me who looks that way :) honest.

[Hog]

Not at all Jimmy - you've done a great job and for someone like me who races at club and regional level and will never be good enough to race at this sort of level it makes for good reading. :)

[bigred5765]

Great report jimmy loved it,
kinda makes us wish we had come now,keep it up
O buy the way,
I want some megapussi crisps sound nice,not sure about the assa toffee,

O donate to the cause guys you know jimmy is good for it
thats the little donate button on the side of the pics,

fix the bottom link jimmy donate isnt working.tesh im giveing money away and jimmy doesnt want it tesh
top one is fine

[woOdy]

does any one know where next years is going to be?

[_sleigh_]

Speaking to Frank (EFRA Chairman) about this yesterday while waiting for our proxy 50 seater prop plane back from Vaasa to Helsinki.

He said nothing is in place at this time, as no applications have been received. Next question I asked was when do they need to be in and I was told November.

So hopefully we will know more around November (if not before)

I know a very good place to hold it, but it's expensive.... Anyone know of a company (doesn't need to be RC related) that would help with sponsorship??

[Wraggy]

if we are talking UK Phil , some of us may be able to talk to our own companys we work for ??? im sure some out there will help ??:confused:

might be worth sorting like a pack out with all relevant info to give to company MD's ???

[footey]

defo would be good to see it in the uk then we could watch it live in person not on pc :)

[emzy]

I'll totally sulk if its in the UK when I'm 7000 miles away!

[jimmy]

Euros in the harper adams place would be awesome. The cost of the last coupld of euros was high though. I heard 100k for last year and 140k this year being thrown around. not sure how accurate those are but this year they had it all - amazing.

[JCJC]

With his camera :D

Coat on..........leaving..........DOH!

[telboy]

How much do we donate?

do we get advertising space if we do?:D




It'd be nice to have it in the UK though.;) so we can all come and see it......or take place.

[jimmy]

Thanks very much by the way Carl and the others who were so kind :)



Euros in the UK, I think it would be great - the last one in Tiverton was before my time really as I only started racing in sept 2002

[Lee Martin]

jim wheres the rest of the pics?

[jimmy]

I might not have any clothes, cars, transmitter etc.... but I do have the photos and working on them dont worry

[notlawnomis]

Had to laugh at the 50p delivery, you cheeky buggar, only joking, great effort Jimmy, Many Thanks and keep them piccys coming!!

[jimmy]

I don't seem to have a red face smiley :rolleyes: but honestly, I didn't know that 50p thing was on there - shows how much of an amateur I am! 100% ! :D:D:D:D:D:D

Many thanks for your help mate

[_sleigh_]

Just got one of our bags back from Heathrow... unfortunately not the one with my "dink" gear in. Hope it turns up tomorrow or it could be an interesting National weekend with only a tranmitter and car (that has no wheels)

[bigred5765]

i have loads of yellow one's phill lol

[ashleyb4]

Hope you get them back before the weekend if your stuck for anything just give us a shout.

A

[rich_cree]

PHOTOS????? :)

[PaulRotheram]

Give jimmy some time.. hes only had today to get things going.

He'l have um done soon.

[Lee Martin]

PHOTOS!!!

[Bathy]

Hold the photos to ransom until oOple is donated £1,000’s of monies… :p :D :cool:

[Southwell]

Dust your wallet off then mark.

[rich_cree]

Where do we order the DVD from????

[millzy]

delete

[jimmy]

delete


:rolleyes:

[Southwell]

delete
:eh?:

[millzy]

Random

[copter]

I just donated some. I really hope that Jimmy has a picture where I'm in too.. ;)

[jimmy]

There are 4400 photos, must be one! :) I think I got to day three last night or somewhere through it - still lots to look through though :eh?:

Really appreciate all your help btw, this Euros has been the best for me - it's hard to beleive how professionally it was run and how much you guys did for everyone. Awesome.

[bigred5765]

i chucked a penny or two in, great job jimmy

[Supergreg]

I also donated some quid. Really enjoyed the pics and the writing. Hope this helps to support the awesome livestream for next year!

[jimmy]

lol, we'll see about that! :D Many thanks for your donations though everyone. It's hard work but I've nearly got the galleries done - should be up this evening.

[copter]

Heh.. Donations for the live stream should be coming this way .. ;)

I really hope that more events would start using live stream. It would give definitely the best possible way to follow the event remotely when combined with live results.

[xx4-nutter]

No chance :rolleyes: Car is a one track wonder! (X owner, BX rocks ;) )


youre car seemed fine to me bathy :D

[bigred5765]

I see

http://www.kimihiko-yano.net/Product/shopping_cart/image/EP4200UV/1.jpg

time to bust out the airbrush and mix some teracotta paint up.

so are the black ones brca legal??

[PaulRotheram]

yes.

[bigred5765]

thank god for that

[Chequered Flag Racing]

so are the black ones brca legal??

see latest post on Electric board updates (http://www.brca.org/BRCA/elecboard/news.htm)

[bigred5765]

holy smoke batman,
half way through that my arse was twitching thinking omg i cant run ma new cells, then ahhhhh at the end i can,

[jimmy]

I added photos and setups for the Euros now - check them out when you get time. :)


http://www.oople.com/rc/photos/euros2007/ (http://www.oople.com/forums/../rc/photos/euros2007/)

[ashleyb4]

HAHA this made me laugh so much doesnt it jus look like tehre looking at something :D Give my jist.

http://www.oople.com/rc/photos/euros2007/day5/imagepages/OOP_2183.html

Bradders is like wow look at them pair.

[kribe]

I added photos and setups for the Euros now - check them out when you get time. :)


http://www.oople.com/rc/photos/euros2007/ (http://www.oople.com/forums/../rc/photos/euros2007/)

Great shots Jimmy! You even captured me looking very intelligent:o (http://www.oople.com/rc/photos/euros2007/day2/bigimages/OOP_0043.jpg)

[sim]

Jimmy,
Nice report. Saw your pics at http://www.tamiya.com/english/info/070806offroad/index.htm

Thought you'd know already but just in case you didn't.

[cyberlarry]

Hi, i'm Larry from Italy. Sorry for my english!!!
On Youtube there are the video of the three 4WD A main final:
this is the link:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gE-mPxuv2gw
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qD33N6JVtUY
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1a3TBkF_Ba4
This is the JUMP CONTEST:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w_NrMca26Yo



For the next Euros, i speak with some driver and a spanish tell me that next year they want to organize it, like also France team.


by by and sorry for my bad english:(
Larry

[SHY]

Hi Larry! Your english is excellent!

Do you know if Spain applied to EFRA for the Euros? (As far as I can see from the AGM'2006 nobody applied)

[cyberlarry]

Hi Larry! Your english is excellent!

Do you know if Spain applied to EFRA for the Euros? (As far as I can see from the AGM'2006 nobody applied)
hi...i don't know...this is only rumors about next euro from spanish driver.
They hope to make next euro
by
Larry