Winter Indoor National Series

[Legacy555]

Hi all,

I can't believe that we are talking about the indoors already - but there is something rattling round in my head and I want to see who's interested.

I want to organise an indoor offroad series for the winter - maybe 4 rounds with 3 to count. Was thinking of 1 round in Fivemiletown (polished wood), 1 round in Craigavon (Astroturf) and 2 rounds in The Naul (carpet) with one of those rounds occuring during the Xmas GP.

The spirit of the competition is to encourage racers from the DMCC and the other clubs to travel and experience new racing environments and hopefully (if successful) be used as a spring-board for a multi-venue outdoor series in 2012.

We would need all of the clubs to make their venue available for the whole day on either a Saturday or Sunday. Maybe Ed Acheson and Jim Lee could give us their thoughts.

Regards,

Will

[mole2k]

Obviously I cant speak on behalf of the whole club but the feedback I got from the CVMCC members was that they really enjoyed the st.paddys day GP and would be interested in another similar event. I myself would be all for it, as it's a church hall sundays are out but most saturdays it should be possible to get the hall if it was booked well enough in advance.

[colmo]

Though my travel has been curtailed lately, and so missed the entire RCCAOI series, I'd do my best to attend such a series - I particularly enjoyed the time between heats on St. Paddy's Day, with no panic attacks from the McRae-enforced 5 second turnaround between heats!

It would be a mighty challenge, too, as the three venues couldn't be more different.

It would be an excellent experience for a young cousin of mine, just starting out - I'd definitely bring him along.

[mini_brian]

I would say you could safely count me out due to baby arriving and back to full time work.

I'll do what I can in the Naul but I would say they are going to be very few and very far between.

[jimlee]

Sounds like a good idea but as ever it would be down to a hand-full of people who would actually do any travelling. Best 3 of 4 rounds so the "border" would have be crossed at least once by each "side".....lol
I'd say CVMCC would host a round OK as the St Paddy's day race was really enjoyed by all and anyone who knows me would like to see it without any obstacles in the way of a quick track.....:p

[The Doktor]

Id be totally up for this. I havent been over the border yet, and doing a championship rather than just the odd day here or there would give me a good reason to travel

[eda]

Would be very interested in this from the Craigavon DIR Club point of view. Getting the hall for a Saturday should be no problem, and would be confident of at least a few of us who would travel to other rounds.

[Mugenextreme]

I would be interested in racing in a event like this. If the Dates suit i will travel for all of them.

[h0m3sy]

Great Idea, count me in.

[Legacy555]

Dates:
R1 - Drop-In Racing, Craigavon - Saturday 19th November
R2 - DMCC, The Naul - Friday 30th December (Xmas GP)
R3 - DMCC, The Naul - Sunday 5th February
R4 - CVMCC, Fivemiletown - Saturday 10th March (St. Patrick's GP)
You can do just one round or all four

Prizes:
Overall awards (top 3 in 2wd and 4wd)- 3 rounds with 4 to count (hopefully nice trophies)
Class awards - 4 rounds with 3 to count (hopefully nice trophies)
Best Junior (under 16) - 4 rounds with 3 to count (hopefully nice trophies)
Best Veteran (over 50) - 4 rounds with 3 to count (hopefully nice trophies)

Classes:
2wd modified
4wd modified
2wd Clubman (10.5 or greater and no esc timing)
4wd Clubman (10.5 or greater and no esc timing)
You'll be denied entry to Clubman classes if the organisers deem you to be too quick!!

Entry:
£10/10euro for 1 class - £15/15euro for two classes
Enter and pay on the day.

Control Tyres:
Controlled rear tyre only: Schumacher Mini-spike or Schumacher Full Spike (also known as 4x20 spikes)
Any compound permitted. Schumacher Minipins are not permitted at these events.

Results: http://dublinmodelracing.com/wns2011/

[Legacy555]

Hi all,

Please note that Xmas GP date has changed back to it's traditional (uhem!) date in Xmas week. It is not Friday 30th December.

Indoor Winter Series entry forms will be out later this week.

Regards,

William

[Legacy555]

Hi all,

I hope to have entry forms out asap for this series.

Please be advised that the first round in Saturday 19th November in Craigavon. Anyone wishing to car-pool from Dublin, please let me know.

Craigavon is an Astroturf track that everyone will enjoy. Entry fee is 10 Euro.

Regards,

William

[Legacy555]

Post #10 has been edited with final details.

[Legacy555]

Hi all,

Can anyone from the south planning on coming to this ad your name to the list?

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.

[h0m3sy]

Is no one at all from the south going?:confused:

[Legacy555]

Is no one at all from the south going?:confused:

There are certainly drivers from the south travelling. There are several drivers who intend on doing the championship who can't make it to the first round due to the MKGP, family commitments, injury etc.

This could present a superb opportunity for the drivers who do travel to get a head start in the championship.

I have to remind everyone that the championship final scores and awards will be based on your best three rounds from four. If you miss a round, you can't afford to have a bad days racing later in the year.

[eda]

Just to emphasise, for round 1 of the Irish Indoor National Series at Drop Inn Racing, Craigavon this Saturday 19th November:

( http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=&daddr=BT64+3AA&hl=en&geocode=&mra=ls&sll=37.09024,-86.748047&sspn=50.644639,78.75&ie=UTF8&z=16 )

Doors open at 9am, first heat at 10.30am.

If you need any further info let me know and I will forward my Mobile Number. Thanks.

[Mugenextreme]

I am hoping to be there for round 1.

[dmcracing]

Sorry Cant make it saturday!

[The Doktor]

I should be there... hopefully

Lee

[Mugenextreme]

sorry guys i am out for tomorrow. Trouble i was having with my back has not recovered in time, so i will have to rule myself out for this round :(:(:( and possibly the next week or so of racing.

[eda]

Round 1 Irish Indoor Championship Results

2wd Clubman

1st Sam Scott
2nd David Home
3rd Ed Acheson

2wd Modified

1st Niall Cromie
2nd Colin Morrison

4wd Clubman

1st Richard Hyland
2nd Cameron Scott

4wd Modified

1st Aaron Vance
2nd Andy Smith
3rd Colin Morrison

[mole2k]

I hope it was a good event, I couldn't get due to work :(

[h0m3sy]

It was a good event, Ed and the boys did a real good job of making sure everything ran smoothly. Everyone enjoyed the racing and the 'Craic' was good.:thumbsup: Just a pity that no drivers from the south managed to make the trip, don't forget it's your best 3 scores from the 4 rounds to count. Will be interesting to see how well the other rounds are supported.

[Legacy555]

Great Job Ed, delighted that the series is now up and running. I apologise on behalf of all the southern racers for not attending - most wanted to go but couldnt, myself included, but unfortunately some just wouldnt make the effort or didnt want to participate.

I hope to arrange car pooling for the next northern round to aid attendence.

We are all looking forward to round 2 on December 30th

[MiCk B.]

...........but unfortunately some just wouldnt make the effort..............


Will,

This is a very unfair and unhelpful comment.

Part of my Saturday was taken up the collecting trophies for the RCCAOI membership. Another part was taken up with getting documentation ready for the RCCAOI AGM, which was on today.
(Which was very poorly attended by the 1/10 electric section.)

MiCk B. :-)

[Legacy555]

Will,

This is a very unfair and unhelpful comment.

Part of my Saturday was taken up the collecting trophies for the RCCAOI membership. Another part was taken up with getting documentation ready for the RCCAOI AGM, which was on today.
(Which was very poorly attended by the 1/10 electric section.)

MiCk B. :-)

Is paranoia setting in??
We'll be seeing u up at the next northern round so

[celticpanman]

Hi. I will attend what I can. But working nightshift rules me out more than i would like
I would have home but I was on my brothers stag (as I will be best man )

Here's hoping
:thumbsup:
:thumbsup:

[MiCk B.]

Is paranoia setting in??
We'll be seeing u up at the next northern round so

Paraonia, no, but people making promises on my behalf, that's something that I'm no happy about.

You won't be seeing me at the next Northern round.
As at any stage I never express any interest or commitment to this championship.

MiCk B. :-)

[Legacy555]

but people making promises on my behalf, that's something that I'm no happy about.


As the organiser of the championship, I can assure you that nobody promised me that you would attend - infact, apart from David Home, nobody said that they would definitely be there. I txt'd all the people that I tought would be interested several weeks ago and I specifically remember you telling me that you were not available on the 19th. Many southern drivers initially showed alot of interest, but for various coincidental reasons, they couldn't make it on the day. I know the final round in Fivemiletown will be different. So you can be happy again. :D

[h0m3sy]

I also gave a short speech at half time in the proceedings regarding the Winter Race. I felt like a dickhead because no one from the south was there to support me in my efforts and you could see by the way everyone had that" Where the hell are they?" look on there faces that no one was interested. A mistake I wont be making again.:mad:

[Legacy555]

I also gave a short speech at half time in the proceedings regarding the Winter Race. I felt like a dickhead because no one from the south was there to support me in my efforts and you could see by the way everyone had that" Where the hell are they?" look on there faces that no one was interested. A mistake I wont be making again.:mad:

Top man David, your efforts are greatly appreciated :thumbsup:. I'd say with Winter Race Ireland taking place less than 3 weeks before the Xmas GP (Indoor Series Round 2) that most non-local drivers will opt for one or the other.

Many thanks for your support

[Asdesigns]

So tell me guys what possible influence would the drivers from the north have for travelling to Dublin to race ?!

The organiser of this event couldn't make it !!! So nobody goes ????
And on top of that what club would arrange a race day on the very same day as their governing body AGM ???

Very disgruntled with the setup of this winter national series. I felt bad for Ed who put alot of effort into making this happen at DIR and not getting supported and felt even worse for David Home !

Not good guys not good. Think of how this looks to the prospective racers coming to the Winter Race !!

[Mugenextreme]

And on top of that what club would arrange a race day on the very same day as their governing body AGM ???



Maybe a bit of confussion,the rccaoi Agm was Sunday. Mick as chairman had to jump in and organise the trophy collection for me as i had been out of action for the past week with a slipped disk in my back. Cant speak for anyone else but i for one had been looking forward to racing last Saturday my injury came just at the wrong time:(:(

[Asdesigns]

Colin you know me better than that chum. I'm not jumping in to anything. The RCCAOI had their AGM on Sunday yes ? Did the Dublin model car club have a race meeting on Sunday ?

[mixer]

Colin you know me better than that chum. I'm not jumping in to anything. The RCCAOI had their AGM on Sunday yes ? Did the Dublin model car club have a race meeting on Sunday ?

Our track is open every thrusday evening and all day sunday last sunday it was open for club racing, this is where anyone can come and practice and have a race.:thumbsup:

[ian h]

Colin you know me better than that chum. I'm not jumping in to anything. The RCCAOI had their AGM on Sunday yes ? Did the Dublin model car club have a race meeting on Sunday ?

We did have a meeting on Sunday, same as we do every Sunday, just not as many racers because of the AGM. Not all of our club members are association members and would still expect to race regardless of association business. Also a large portion of our members pay a monthly race fee so we can run every week whether the individuals turn up or not. Anyway what has what DMCC do got to do with anybody but it's members. Join our club and you can have your say about how we do things.
Also:
The national series is not a DMCC event but a collaboration between like minded individuals trying to further our hobby within the island of Ireland. Unfortunately the 19th turned out to be a bad date for alot of our guys but that is not a reflection on what may happen in other rounds. I would have loved to race on Saturday myself but couldn't due to work commitments. I really enjoy racing at craigavon and think its a great club hence why I have been known to drive up from South County Dublin on Wednesday nights whenever my work schedule allows.

[colmo]

Normally their enthusiasm to travel ridiculous distances sets our Dublin colleagues apart - I'd just put Saturday down as one of those mathematically unlikely days where the unusual happened.

I'll happily take the undeserved points in the mod class - 2nd in 2wd and 3rd in 4wd despite being, to be frank, rubbish :blush:. One decent result in the Naul and a good performance in Fivemiletown (I got 3rd there in a small field on Paddy's Day thanks to Derek's speedo dieing) where not many people have driven a 2wd (it is NOT easy), and I'm in the mix! :woot:

Need to fix the 4wd and learn how to drive the new 2wd, though....

[ian h]

Normally their enthusiasm to travel ridiculous distances sets our Dublin colleagues apart - I'd just put Saturday down as one of those mathematically unlikely days where the unusual happened.

I'll happily take the undeserved points in the mod class - 2nd in 2wd and 3rd in 4wd despite being, to be frank, rubbish :blush:. One decent result in the Naul and a good performance in Fivemiletown (I got 3rd there in a small field on Paddy's Day thanks to Derek's speedo dieing) where not many people have driven a 2wd (it is NOT easy), and I'm in the mix! :woot:

Need to fix the 4wd and learn how to drive the new 2wd, though....

:thumbsup:

[celticpanman]

Hi David
Your EFFORTS WERE GREATLY APPRECIATED by us

It is just unfortunate that there was too much on that weekend

Thanks again for ALL YOUR HELP re the series and the winter event

:)
Graham
:thumbsup:

[h0m3sy]

Lets draw a line under Saturday guys, what's done is done. Let's look forward to the Winter Race and try to make it one of the best off road events Ireland has ever seen. This will not be achieved by just one or two people puting in the effort, but by ALL of us pulling together.We have around 40 drivers for each class, it's going to be the biggest meeting of drivers for many,many years. I have been looking at the success of the MK Gp in England and would so like for us to emulate that. Sometimes in life you only get one chance, so c'mon guys lets take it! :thumbsup:

[mixer]

Lets draw a line under Saturday guys, what's done is done. Let's look forward to the Winter Race and try to make it one of the best off road events Ireland has ever seen. This will not be achieved by just one or two people puting in the effort, but by ALL of us pulling together.We have around 40 drivers for each class, it's going to be the biggest meeting of drivers for many,many years. I have been looking at the success of the MK Gp in England and would so like for us to emulate that. Sometimes in life you only get one chance, so c'mon guys lets take it! :thumbsup:


Well said david:thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup:

[Legacy555]

Lets draw a line under Saturday guys, what's done is done. Let's look forward to the Winter Race and try to make it one of the best off road events Ireland has ever seen. This will not be achieved by just one or two people puting in the effort, but by ALL of us pulling together.We have around 40 drivers for each class, it's going to be the biggest meeting of drivers for many,many years. I have been looking at the success of the MK Gp in England and would so like for us to emulate that. Sometimes in life you only get one chance, so c'mon guys lets take it! :thumbsup:

Cheers David :thumbsup: If you knew how much work was being done at the moment by the 7 or so people organising the Winter Race Ireland 2011, you'd be stunned! The meeting is going to be thrilling! :thumbsup:

[jimlee]

As the great philosopher "Bart Simpson" once said..."You're damned if you do....and you're damned if you don't"......lol

Speaking on behalf, of what I believe to be the most Westerly European Model Car Club, as with most Clubs we rely on members who arrive early to build tracks, man computers, keep scores and do some PR. All as we know giving their time and effort for free.
As hosts of the final round we are apprehensive as to the numbers who may attend but feel it's too good an apportunity to help promote our Sport within these shores.
Unfortunatily there will always be those people who can't be bothered racing away from their own club or as with Round 1, have other committments on the chosen date.
10th March seems like a long way off at the moment and CVMCC as ever will have a warm welcome to all drivers. We just need to know what size of a table is needed for all the Trophies.......lol
Don't forget to get your Schumacher Yellows too..... Jim

[Mugenextreme]

So long as the table has a trophy on it for me I will be happy . Lol

[mole2k]

I'm sure there'll be a wooden spoon kicking about somewhere for you Colin ;)

[Legacy555]

Round 2 of the National Indoor Series is on Friday December 30th at the DMCC in the Naul.

No pre-entry is required, just book in and pay on the day.

The meeting format is 1 hour practice, 3 x Heats (FTQ system), and 3 leg finals for all.

Classes - 2wd Clubman, 2wd Modified, 4wd Clubman, 4wd Modified.

Entry fee is 10 euro for 1 class, 15 euro for two

[Modeltune]

Is it sunday 1st Jan or friday 30th Dec?

[Mugenextreme]

The orginal post with dates for this series says Friday 30th

[Legacy555]

Is it sunday 1st Jan or friday 30th Dec?

Friday 30th

[h0m3sy]

Another great days racing at The Naul. Was great to see so many guys from the north make the trip down. Big thanks to William White for making the day run so smooth.:thumbsup:

[kartstuffer]

Congratulations to David on his win in 2wd clubman ( the biggest class on the day with 20 drivers )and to Owen in 4wd clubman. keep looking over your shoulders guys !! The Durango's are coming.:p

[h0m3sy]

Thanks Ivan, qualifying didn't go to plan but I managed to get my act together for the finals. F2 was really close between us, less than half a second if I recall :woot:. Clubman class seems to be getting bigger and better all the time.:thumbsup:

[Eiremaxx]

Happy new year all, was a great days racing very tight in the clubman class:thumbsup:

Eoin

[h0m3sy]

Can anyone tell me where to find a full run down of last weeks results?:confused:

[Legacy555]

Championship results have now been updated on www.dublinmodelracing.com (http://www.dublinmodelracing.com)

Competitors worst results from the first three have been deleted from the series results.

[Click]

Hi Will,

Thanks for doing the update.

Would you be so kind as to update my car type for future results: Schumacher Cougar SV


Many Thanks

Kevin
(Kevin White)

[Legacy555]

Results are up!!!! :thumbsup::thumbsup:

http://www.dublinmodelracing.com/wns2011/ (http://www.dublinmodelracing.com/wns2011/)

[Legacy555]

Don't forget about round 3 of the championship in the Naul on February 5th (Sunday week) from 10am sharp.

See you there :thumbsup::thumbsup:

[Legacy555]

Round 3 is this Sunday (5th) from 10am in the Naul - see you there

[h0m3sy]

Another good days racing at The Naul yesterday Will, thanks to you and all the guys for putting on a good show. Thanks also to the girls who kept the hot food coming from the kitchen all day. Final round in Fivemiletown on the 10th of March. Looking forward to it already.:thumbsup:

[Legacy555]

Another good days racing at The Naul yesterday Will, thanks to you and all the guys for putting on a good show. Thanks also to the girls who kept the hot food coming from the kitchen all day. Final round in Fivemiletown on the 10th of March. Looking forward to it already.:thumbsup:

Hi David/All,

Thanks for your comments - it was another great event.
I had to send the computer home with Dave Bolger as I won't be at racing this Thursday. Hope to have the results up next week.

Will

[av4625]

william you couldnt make my car make Team Durango Please :)

[Legacy555]

Jim Lee is looking for an idea of numbers for round 4 of the championship on March 10th in Fivemiletown.

Can you have a look at the "Northern Ireland" section of oople and add your name if interested in going.

We can all carpool or go in convoy if people are interested.

Thanks

Will

[Click]

Hi Will/Lee,

I'm planning on going up, looks like it will take 2 1/2 hours to get up to the track. What time is kickoff?

Any advice on tires?

Looking forward to my first away race :thumbsup:

[dmcracing]

Schumacher Yellow minispikes are fine.Or Schumacher Yellow 6x20.

[Click]

Thanks for the info.

[Legacy555]

Results are updated

www.dublinmodelracing.com/wns2011 (http://www.dublinmodelracing.com/wns2011)

[Legacy555]

All,

Please note that Round 4 is on Saturday March 10th from 10am in FIVEMILETOWN, Co. Tyrone.

Last year, the event was a huge success and the atmosphere was electric. Don't miss out - see you there.

Anyone wanting to go up in convoy from Dublin, or anyone looking for a lift - please let me know.

[Legacy555]

Hi all,

Spoke to alot of people about this event - looks like plenty of people (8+)are going from the south.

The church hall is near the centre of Fivemiltown.
Go to google maps and search for 54.376499,-7.321095 to see the location.

I aim to be there at about 9.30am.
Take about 2.5 hours to get there from Dublin

Anyone wishing to travel in convoy should get in touch with me.
Leaving Colin Whelan's in Clontarf at 7am on Saturday morning

Will

[MiCk B.]

Good luck to everyone on Saturday.

I can't make it up.

Dave will be there with supplies, if anyone needs anything.

If someone is after anything particular for Saturday let me know. I'll do my best to make sure that Dave brings it along.

MiCk B. :-)

[Legacy555]

All,

The CVMCC (Fivemiletown) would prefer not to take Euros on the day. In light of this, they have reduced the race fee to £8 for 1 class, £12 for two.

If anyone doesn't have Sterling, there is an ATM in the town.

Will

[celticpanman]

Hi. I hope to be there but will not know till Thursday

Both 2wd 4wd club

Graham

[h0m3sy]

All,

The CVMCC (Fivemiletown) would prefer not to take Euros on the day. In light of this, they have reduced the race fee to £8 for 1 class, £12 for two.

If anyone doesn't have Sterling, there is an ATM in the town.

Will

I will bring the JCB, then we can all have some sterling :thumbsup:

[Legacy555]

I will bring the JCB, then we can all have some sterling :thumbsup:

LOL,

Just to clarify for those DMCC members who use google search and are easily confused/excited,

David is suggesting this type of RAM RAID
http://m.gmgrd.co.uk/sbres/500.$plit/C_67_article_2078673_body_articleblock_0_bodyimage .jpg?20%2F09%2F2010%2012%3A21%3A34%3A948

Not, this type of RAM RAID
http://images.travelpod.com/users/auntie_bev/auntie_bev.1128467760.sheepshagger.jpg

:thumbsup::thumbsup:

[h0m3sy]

Not, this type of RAM RAID
http://images.travelpod.com/users/auntie_bev/auntie_bev.1128467760.sheepshagger.jpg

:thumbsup::thumbsup:

:lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol:

[Click]

:lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol:

Hi Will,

You've a fine pair of legs:D

This must be the reason why you're so quick off the line:thumbsup:

[dmcracing]

All,Spoke with Jim lee this evening,tables will be provided for travelling drivers,along with copious amounts of Brew!:thumbsup:

[Mugenextreme]

excellent , cya all on Saturday :thumbsup::thumbsup:

[jimlee]

We hope to have enough tables for the visiting drivers but would do no harm if you have room in your car to take one just in case.

[dmcracing]

Can you check this for sure Jim at your race night on thur,and let us know,as a few of us are travelling together so if don't need tables all the better.:thumbsup:

[jimlee]

We're hoping to have the Hall all set up on Thursday night. with the possibility of 2 other rooms plus the stage for pitting.

If it's a dry day then those who race without any power to their front wheels could use the the free space in the car park.....:p :p :p

[mole2k]

Tables & Chairs for 40+ drivers all setup. Extra power sockets may be useful but we should have enough anyway!

[dmcracing]

Great thanks Stephen,c ya sat.

[Legacy555]

http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/432298_10150603994146903_517976902_9487990_6029120 60_n.jpg

Saturday morning from 10am -

I'm leaving from Colin Whelan's in Clontarf at 7am if anyone want to follow me up.

[h0m3sy]

Looking forward to having a wee practice session tonight before the main event on Saturday :thumbsup:

[jimlee]

Just to give you an idea, tonight on this layout Aaron set pole in 4wd with 33 laps in 5m03.250 and Mark had 33 laps in 5m07.938 in 2wd......
Roll on Saturday......:thumbsup:

[Click]

Just to give you an idea, tonight on this layout Aaron set pole in 4wd with 33 laps in 5m03.250 and Mark had 33 laps in 5m07.938 in 2wd......
Roll on Saturday......:thumbsup:

Hi Jim,

Maths is not my strongpoint, but is that less that 10secs a lap:eh?:

Better not sneeze during a race, I'd be two laps behind before I knew what happened:D

Looking forward to racing with you guys.


Kevin

[jimlee]

Hi Jim,

Maths is not my strongpoint, but is that less that 10secs a lap:eh?:


Kevin

Not a small track but fast drivers.....:p
Should be an interesting day tomorrow........

[Click]

Hi Jim,

Is this the turn into the hall? Just across from the red brick railway station.

[jimlee]

Modern Technology....lol
Yes that's the road up to the carpark......now get to bed as some have to get up early in the morning....:p

[Click]

Hi Lads,

A big thank you to all the lads at the CVMCC.

Really enjoyed racing on the wooden floor, I had a big grin on my face all day :D

Had to leave a bit early so sorry for not giving a hand with the clean up, I'll do double the work next time :thumbsup:

Kevin

[h0m3sy]

+1 to Kevins comment :thumbsup:

[celticpanman]

Hi all. I agree. I had a great time and enjoyed the day

Thanks to Jim for a lend of the tyres. Much appreciated

Racing was very close and enjoyable

Thanks again
Graham

[celticpanman]

Hi all. I agree. I had a great time and enjoyed the day

Thanks to Jim for a lend of the tyres. Much appreciated

Racing was very close and enjoyable

Thanks again
Graham

[jimlee]

Great turnout....

http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f327/fazer11/017.jpg

Aaron Vance lifted the 4 wheel drive Modified championship with the Durango 410 on his home track.....CVMCC

http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f327/fazer11/089.jpg

Richard Hyland won the 4 wheel drive Clubman Championship, driving his Durango 410, again a CVMCC member.....

http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f327/fazer11/097.jpg

David Home won the 2 wheel drive Clubman Championship for Schumacher......think the Scottish Leprechaun helped....lol

http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f327/fazer11/074.jpg

[bigred5765]

well done dave

[h0m3sy]

Thanks Carl, AKA. FIGJAM :thumbsup:

[Click]

Well done Dave :thumbsup:

Great racing :thumbsup:


Kevin

[growler1]

Great driving from the leprechaun on steroids!

[Legacy555]

Wow! What a final round to a thrilling championship!

This is the first championship that I have organised on my own and I'd like to thank Ed Acheson, the full DMCC Committee, Richard Vance, Jim Lee and Dave and Michael Bolger (Loan on timing equipment) for thier support and help in making this championship a huge success.

As everyone knows, the championship got off to a lack luster start, when we had a very poor attendence at the first round. I know what went wrong and I hope to make sure this can't happen again next year - but the flipside to this is that most of the drivers whom attended round 1 have featured at the sharp ends of all of the classes - well done and thanks for your commitment.

2wd Clubman: David Home secured a second victory in the series at round 4 to secure the championship ahead of Ross McCullough and Jamie McCann. David's main rival in round 2 and 3, Ivan Thomson had a mechanical problem with his van late friday and thus didn't make it to Fivemiletown.

Juniors: In addition to Jamie McCann's third overall in 2wd Clubman, he also secured the Junior title also closely followed by his borther Jordan McCann. Well done to the McCann brothers - great to see young competitors being so committed to the series.

4wd Clubman: Richard Hyland only had to finish to secure the title, but instead he dominated the class and showed that he deserved the accolade of 4wd Clubman National Indoor Champion 2011.

2wd Modified: Mark Penney again proved that his driving skills coupled with the new Centro C4.1 is a difficult combination to beat by absolutely devouring the competition at round 4. He posted laps almost 0.5 seconds quicker that any other competitor in 2wd and was only 0.3 seconds off the 4wd Modified pace - very impressive. Mark took the title with 3 wins, from Derek McCloskey in 2nd. Niall Cromie took his home built Losi XXX midmotor conversion to third in the championship - very well done!

4wd Modified: This class had to be the most contentious of the series. Going into the last round, the top three drivers (White, Vance, McCloskey)all had a win under their belt, so a win at round 4 would secure it for any of them. Local hotshot, Aaron Vance sealed the victory under extreme pressure and from McCloskey and Robert Ried rounded off the top 3 on the day. Vance and McCloskey were tied for the championship, but Vance got it on count-back. The championship finished Vance, McCloskey, White.

Overall Champion: After combining both 2wd and 4wd scores for the season, Derek McCloskey has emerged as overall champion for 2011.

Results can be viewed on;
http://www.dublinmodelracing.com/wns2011

Final championship positions;

2wd Clubman:
1. David Home
2. Ross McCullough
3. Jamie McCann

Juniors:
1. Jamie McCann
2. Jordan McCann

4wd Clubman:
1. Richard Hyland

2wd Modified:
1. Mark Penney
2. Derek McClosjkey
3. Niall Cromie

4wd Modified:
1. Aaron Vance
2. Derek McCloskey
3. William White

Overall Championship winner (2wd score + 4wd score)
1. Derek McCloskey

[h0m3sy]

I really enjoyed the series Will, so a big thanks to yourself and all the clubs involved in making it happen. It was great travelling to the different venues and meeting lots of new friends along the way. :thumbsup:

[Mugenextreme]

Will Overall results for the series didnt update.

[Legacy555]

Will Overall results for the series didnt update.

Thanks Colin - fixed now...... nightmare! :thumbsup:

[Legacy555]

Final championship positions;

2wd Clubman:
1. David Home
2. Ross McCullough
3. Jamie McCann

Juniors:
1. Jamie McCann
2. Jordan McCann

4wd Clubman:
1. Richard Hyland

2wd Modified:
1. Mark Penney
2. Derek McClosjkey
3. Niall Cromie

4wd Modified:
1. Aaron Vance
2. Derek McCloskey
3. William White

Overall Championship winner (2wd score + 4wd score)
1. Derek McCloskey

Prize giving

The prize giving for this Series is this Sunday 25th March at the National round in the Naul, between the heats and finals (approx 3.30pm). Everyone is welcome to race on the day. If you joined the RCCAOI by 16th March you can race in the championship classes otherwise you can race in the open class.

If you are only travelling down for the prizes and not to race, please bring your car with you as we will be taking photos to publish. A list of prize winners is above, and there will be token prizes for every driver who competed in 3+ rounds of the series.

Let me know if you are NOT coming to the prize giving and we can make alternative arrangements to get your prize to you.

Will

[JamieMcC]

Hi, jamie mccann here, i wont be there on sunday to pick up my prize however someone could bring it up to drop-inn, craigavon for me :

[Legacy555]

Hi, jamie mccann here, i wont be there on sunday to pick up my prize however someone could bring it up to drop-inn, craigavon for me :

Hi Jamie,

I'll see if Mark Penney will bring up your and Jordan's trophies.

Will

[Legacy555]

Hi all,

In addtion to the trophies being presented on Sunday for this series, I'm delighted to announce that every competitor who competed in the minimum 3 rounds of the series will be recieving a

10 EURO voucher for MSD Models

Many thanks to Mick Bolger for his support.

Drivers who competed in 3 rounds;
Derek McCloskey
Aaron Vance
William White
Richard Hyland
Mark Penney
Niall Cromie
Johnny Dunn
David Home
Ross McCullough
Jamie McCann
Jordan McCann
Dave Bolger

[JamieMcC]

Cool to hear about the 10euro voucher for MSD models :thumbsup:

[MiCk B.]

All,

MSD Models are delighted to be supporting this championship.

We will be trackside tomorrow at the National in the Naul.

If anyone would like to see the products we carry, please take a look at our website: http://www.msdmodels.ie/zencart/

Lots of Durango spares, including front the hex front wheels (TD510016) have been added to the site.

MiCk B. :-)

MSD Models.

[MiCk B.]

If anyone is didn't get their gift voucher, contact William.

MiCk B. :-)

[Legacy555]

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-BNoPzd-xQ0Y/T3Bv1LsGuwI/AAAAAAAAC4o/LlKzah6UloY/s800/DSC_0688.JPG
2wd Modified Winner - Mark Penney - Centro C4.1

https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-ls4x1U4ObKE/T3Bvy2AiQaI/AAAAAAAAC4c/8tDxlrAV_9s/s800/DSC_0689.JPG
4wd Modified Winner - Aaron Vance - Team Durango DEX410

https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-uMAIvL8wjeo/T3BvzmjbGwI/AAAAAAAAC4g/xgnxt3q-ajw/s800/DSC_0690.JPG
Overall Winner - Derek McCloskey - Schumacher Cougar SV / CAT SX3

https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-SCByeYIagn4/T3B72fkkKwI/AAAAAAAAC5Y/ohj2hW8CqNs/s640/550739_10150645913002689_555137688_9328008_5450662 07_n.jpg
2wd Clubman Winner - David Home - Schumacher Cougar SV

Richard Hyland won 4wd Clubman