Round 1 Winter Series 30th Oct 2011 All day meeting [Archive]

mikeyscott

23-10-2011, 05:38 PM

Looking forward to it and details can be found here - http://www.oople.com/forums/showthread.php?t=80171

If you haven't been to us before please email [email protected]

I'm thinking 2WD for me at this stage if I can finish it... and a shell arrives. :thumbsup:

There is no control tyre.

Also remember clocks change.

DragonRider

23-10-2011, 05:43 PM

Wesley and myself will be there with the B44 & B44.1

Same details as last week please.

See you at round 1.

Cheers

Mark

MrMagoo

23-10-2011, 07:47 PM

Will be there with the X2C, needs a bit of work to get it spot on, but it's good enough to race now. Let's hope for good weather!

mikeyscott

23-10-2011, 07:53 PM

Will be there with the X2C, needs a bit of work to get it spot on, but it's good enough to race now. Let's hope for good weather!

I expect a good thrashing then!

gwesty

24-10-2011, 02:32 PM

yep im in (if not pi--ing down )
2wd , looking forward to the new features and track layout !!!!!!!

freddie

24-10-2011, 02:49 PM

hi i will be coming down for this looking forward to it :thumbsup:

jaywestwood

24-10-2011, 02:56 PM

Be good to see new track lay out :thumbsup:

Disco-Panda

24-10-2011, 03:06 PM

Mikey you have a pm

mikeyscott

24-10-2011, 03:46 PM

Hi,

Regarding the winter series, it will be the same format re timing as Summer Series I expect. So essentially people arriving trackside from circa 7am onwards. We generally get the club timing stuf setup between 07:30 - 08:00 and once Martin has checked the track it's open for practice. Booking in aims to close at circa 09:00 with racing starting at 09:30. Between 09:00 and 09:30 we sort any issues and have drivers briefing.

Any question, please ask on here on email [email protected]

Martin will probably be requesting people to park away from the track and then pit under you gazebo/tents etc. trackside.

I'll let Martin 100% confirm this.

Mike

DragonRider

24-10-2011, 06:00 PM

Any pics of the the new features and track layout, please:drool:

M.Andrews

24-10-2011, 06:09 PM

Is it a new track layout or an altered track????.

martin so16

24-10-2011, 06:10 PM

M.Andrews

24-10-2011, 06:15 PM

parking will be the same as the summer series unload and park up down the bottom or aong the fence side please dont park in the flyers area which is to the left when you come down the main track.

all going to plan the new track will be done on satarday :thumbsup:

Are you planning on putting in extra jumps:thumbsup::thumbsup: which are at the moment next to the race control?.

DragonRider

24-10-2011, 06:19 PM

Not too many jumps please as some of us are just starting to learn how to drive again after a large time away.

All up for this as really enjoyed my first outing at torch 2 weeks ago.

Time can not move fast enough.

jamiekerr14

24-10-2011, 06:22 PM

Jumps and new features will bring more people down. And not be you *Average* track. It will become-can you remember ... ect.

The track is always great, and after speaking to a few on sunday. It sounds like there are some good ideas that could be done for sunday. Which will be great! and I can see TORCH becoming even more of a top caliber track IMHO.

martin so16

24-10-2011, 06:30 PM

o yes more jumps was what every one wants at torch so this is what we will do we have three new jumps to go in and thats why we have to do a new track lay out plus i havent changed it for months :thumbsup:

mikeyscott

24-10-2011, 06:49 PM

We always try to strike the balance so that all can enjoy it. I have been to a few tracks were only the pros can drive it....

MrMagoo

24-10-2011, 07:17 PM

almo1985

24-10-2011, 07:24 PM

Will be there in 2wd, been a few weeks since I got down to torch and have been missing it. Am looking forward to a new layout to get my teeth into.

Roll on Sunday!

DragonRider

24-10-2011, 07:46 PM

Martin and the TORCH crew do a great job, the track now is so much better than it was and just keeps improving. The jumps are all do-able, if you aren't sure just slow down and roll them, there's nothing 'do-or-die' on the track, no tricky doubles etc. Hats of to the guys, I'm stunned by what's happened at the club since I first turned up 12 months back.

Belive me when I say I have no dis-respect for the TORCH Crew. My son and myself were made very welcome 2 weeks ago when we went to try out off-road buggies. For me a proper attempt at Off-Roading since the mid '90s.

At the end of the day I and my son will race the track what ever obsticle is in the way.

Even though TORCH is nearly an hour and a half away I'm hoping to join and TORCH to be our local club. (If they will have us of course).

Sorry if it sounded like I was whining (I am not a touring car driver...LOL)

See you all on Sunday.

Mark

SteveB

24-10-2011, 08:55 PM

The plan to change the design totally and advance some features, our Torch main member base is the average racer and would not benefit with a too challenging track in relation to its features. We have a major change installed that will make the track quite different, all will be revealed on Sunday.

The main aim is always to keep the balance between all levels of abilities. Remember if we dont get it right, its easy to change for next time. :thumbsup:

The Torch AGM is on the 11th November at the Chase Pub in Waltham Chase. All members are welcome to come and join in with adding any opportunities for 2012.

Details of AGM will be sent shortly to by email.

Thanks Steve

TARTMAN

24-10-2011, 11:42 PM

Having only raced once at torch, after a 22 year away from the track, i have to say it was great, jumps a little iffy at 1st, but after a few heats i was jumping them easily. Maybe a little to enthusiastically at times thou, oooops......
So keep it up, I am sure it will be great no matter what changes are done.

See you all sunday, now just need to decide if its a 2wd cougar, or Martins old cat sx3 that gets a blast..... hmmmmm????:thumbsup:

Stuweatherman

25-10-2011, 08:20 AM

Have there been any thoughts on having an online booking in section on the torch site to help aid booking in?? If linked with say paypal or something people could book in for the series and pay upfront thus speeding up the start of the day.

Also could mean provisional lists could be produced before the event.

Getpip

25-10-2011, 08:28 AM

The plan to change the design totally and advance some features, our Torch main member base is the average racer and would not benefit with a too challenging track in relation to its features. We have a major change installed that will make the track quite different, all will be revealed on Sunday.

The main aim is always to keep the balance between all levels of abilities. Remember if we dont get it right, its easy to change for next time. :thumbsup:

Thanks Steve

A good plan.
All hail the triple! .. :woot:

jamiekerr14

25-10-2011, 09:28 AM

Yeah the online booking in could be a good idea, or even a Email to send.

:Name
:Class
:Date

If not raced there before.
:PT
:Car

And that then could give you guys more of a idea on how many will be showing up, and could aid in speeding up booking in. I know some people do it already, but may be worth pushing people to do that more? It could be a slightly cheaper route than, getting people to pay online and so on.

Either way, big pat on the back to the TORCH Committee you guys have done a sterling job. And it has changed drastically since I 1st came last year I think it was. And can only get better!:thumbsup:

TARTMAN

25-10-2011, 01:51 PM

mikeyscott

25-10-2011, 03:07 PM

No 2WD for me as my shell won't be back, oh well.

Re book in comments, things are planned.

I will add though I do already ask people to supply information to me via [email protected] !!

Stuweatherman

25-10-2011, 03:41 PM

I will add though I do already ask people to supply information to me via [email protected] !!

Better get an email sent then!! lol Unless booking me in for 2wd can be done on here ;) (Stuart Parnell)

M.Andrews

25-10-2011, 06:21 PM

No 2WD for me as my shell won't be back, oh well.

Re book in comments, things are planned.

I will add though I do already ask people to supply information to me via [email protected] !!

Are you racing the 410 v3 this weekend Mikey?. How are the new cars going?.

mikeyscott

25-10-2011, 06:23 PM

Haven't got one and haven't finished my 210.

511 this weekend then 2wd I think . Failing that xxcr this weekend

Cancelled it

Chris-S

25-10-2011, 07:29 PM

If the weather is playing ball, I'll be there with the 210.

ASKay

25-10-2011, 07:33 PM

I was thinking about using my 210, but it will depend upon spares and wheels being available, so unlikley at present.....

so 4WD for me I am guessing....

TARTMAN

25-10-2011, 07:34 PM

If its raining, is it cancelled? and is it heavy rain or a little shower etc>?
whats the policy, dont want to drive all the way if its cancelled?:thumbsup:

ASKay

25-10-2011, 07:41 PM

If its raining, is it cancelled? and is it heavy rain or a little shower etc>?
whats the policy, dont want to drive all the way if its cancelled?:thumbsup:

30 October
British Summer Time Ends
Forecast
http://i.uk.imwx.com/global/images/52x52/39.png
Scattered Showers High 17°C
Low 12°C
Chance of Precip.
30 %

2 days ago it was 60% chance of rain so the outlook is improving, and moving towards a good day....

Crazy L

25-10-2011, 07:42 PM

TARTMAN

25-10-2011, 08:20 PM

Its a sort of see what its like the day before and go from there then.......:confused:

jamiekerr14

25-10-2011, 08:22 PM

Yes, best bet is to keep checking on here on friday/saturday and see what the decision is. Unless its raining on sunday.. TORCH is very good for drainage. And can be pritty dry within 30 mins of so.. but everyone will have to play it by ear..

mikeyscott

25-10-2011, 08:49 PM

Anyone got a spare 210 shell lol

andyroooo

25-10-2011, 09:27 PM

I'd like to come down but as some of you will be turning up trackside, Myself and Lei will be turning in after a long nights clubbing in london at the Torture Garden Halloween Ball:thumbsup::thumbsup:

That is one VERY strange club!!!! I went once years ago with my mate when he was DJing :wtf:

Crazy L

26-10-2011, 06:13 PM

That is one VERY strange club!!!! I went once years ago with my mate when he was DJing :wtf:

Hey, it keeps the chavs out:thumbsup:

mikeyscott

26-10-2011, 06:18 PM

Stuweatherman

26-10-2011, 06:24 PM

Well not according to this http://www.myweather2.com/City-Town/United-Kingdom/Hampshire/Titchfield.aspx?sday=4 altho im hoping they are getting it wrong

hotrodchris

26-10-2011, 06:25 PM

Martin hopefully be down on Saturday at about 1ish to give a hand for a couple of hours:thumbsup:

martin so16

26-10-2011, 06:34 PM

Martin hopefully be down on Saturday at about 1ish to give a hand for a couple of hours:thumbsup:

ok cheers chris nice 1 :thumbsup: sending you a pm

mikeyscott

26-10-2011, 06:35 PM

Well that is totally diff to what I have seen

robelmes

26-10-2011, 08:10 PM

Anyone got a spare 210 shell lol

i'll be running 4wd so your welcome to use my 210 shell

wylie

26-10-2011, 09:03 PM

could you book me in please
4wd PT2354325

Dudders

27-10-2011, 05:45 PM

Looks lime team Dudder x 3 are in the house on Sunday :thumbsup:

Is the food van coming along?:thumbsup:

RudeTony

27-10-2011, 06:05 PM

If no food wagon and no muffins - I'm not coming!

martin so16

27-10-2011, 06:05 PM

Looks lime team Dudder x 3 are in the house on Sunday :thumbsup:

Is the food van coming along?:thumbsup:

think the food van is comeing i will ask rob

stumpiey

27-10-2011, 06:34 PM

i will be there sunday in 2wd and steve brunsden in 4wd, but no kev and his blisteringly fast 210:lol:

TARTMAN

27-10-2011, 06:42 PM

i will have a word with the wife, she a bake a holic and might make some cakes for us.
will let you know...... or just surprise you all.....:thumbsup:

RobW

27-10-2011, 07:15 PM

Our friends with the food van have promised that they will attend all rounds of the winter series.

I have just sent an e-mail reminder to remind them of Sunday. I'll post when I get a reply just to confirm.

Cheers

Rob

M.Andrews

27-10-2011, 07:27 PM

Gutted that I can't make it this weekend as I have family commitments!:thumbdown:. Hope the rain stays away for the weekend and the event goes well!:thumbsup:.

Crazy L

27-10-2011, 07:28 PM

If no food wagon and no muffins - I'm not coming!

I get the hint uncle tone, Muffins are abound:thumbsup:

mikeyscott

27-10-2011, 07:31 PM

Mark bring the family commitment to the track lol.

Seriously though enjoy :)

M.Andrews

27-10-2011, 07:46 PM

Mark bring the family commitment to the track lol.

Seriously though enjoy :)

Unless I can bring a my sisters house from Ascot to TORCH and paint the whole interior whilst racing then probably not!. I have the weekend clear out the furniture and to decorate the inside before new lodgers move in on Tuesday!.
I might turn up late in the afternoon and check out the new 210's and 410 v3's are going.
Hope you managed to get a bodyshell for your 210 Mikey!.

RobW

27-10-2011, 09:15 PM

Burger van will be there:thumbsup:

Crazy L

27-10-2011, 09:47 PM

I get the hint uncle tone, Muffins are abound:thumbsup:

sorry, I thought this was the thread about the MK:confused::lol:

mikeyscott

28-10-2011, 07:29 AM

http://news.bbc.co.uk/weather/forecast/11?area=SO31

Stuweatherman

28-10-2011, 09:00 AM

If finished by 3pm we might just escape it according to this site:

http://www.myweather2.com/City-Town/United-Kingdom/Hampshire/Titchfield.aspx?sday=2

This site shows a bit of rain at 8am then again at 10am then nothing till 5pm

http://www.accuweather.com/ukie/forecast-hourly.asp?partner=accuweather&traveler=0&postalcode=SO14%200DB&metric=1&hbhday=3&hbhhour=7

So just have to keep fingers crossed for dry spells.

simoncrabb

28-10-2011, 02:01 PM

We Lazy boys *should* be there on Sunday.

We're doing a stock take on Saturday though, so we may not be particularly prepared for anything!

So please, if there's anything you desperately need please get in touch ASAP via http://rcLazy.com/contact and we'll attempt to remember to bring it...

(And, there may be cakes too...)

wylie

28-10-2011, 08:41 PM

Sent message on your web site. :thumbsup: Can i have a cake please :-)

mikeyscott

28-10-2011, 09:52 PM

Anyone got any spare 210 wheels?

freddie

28-10-2011, 10:41 PM

Hi mikey I've got rear v3durango wheels I can bring with me ?

ASKay

29-10-2011, 10:35 AM

Anyone got any spare 210 wheels?

May (depending upon if UPS decide to deliver today or monday) have some today, if so ill bring them tomorrow...

although looking at the tracking info, i recon they will be on Monday...

I have one set of HEX rear wheels you can have, as i have converted to Pins, as i have loads of 410 wheels already...

Dudders

29-10-2011, 10:58 AM

DragonRider

29-10-2011, 11:23 AM

Any pics of the new track layout and features please.

Stuweatherman

29-10-2011, 12:25 PM

Ok, looks like we've lost a Jnr Jnr Dudders :woot: lol.

What time is track open / booking in / race start?

Can we park track side or gayzeebo's only?

How many rounds / finals?

How late in the day do your Winter Rounds run?

Cheers :thumbsup:

If you look at the http://www.oople.com/forums/showthread.php?t=80171 it shows some details and earlier in this post it explains stuff. Think people are getting there from 7am. You won't be able to park trackside due to the expected numbers so same as the last summer series round is what was posted. Think it was gonna be 3 rounds and finals.

jpmatrix

29-10-2011, 12:46 PM

Ok, looks like we've lost a Jnr Jnr Dudders :woot: lol.

What time is track open / booking in / race start?

Can we park track side or gayzeebo's only?

How many rounds / finals?

How late in the day do your Winter Rounds run?

Cheers :thumbsup:

Just dont park your car near the fence opposite the track where the local horse resides. The horse has an appetite for windscreen wipers as i found out last weekend:o:lol: , my pax side wiper had been ripped off. Perhaps it was the colour of my 106 ( bright green that attracted the horses interest).

TARTMAN

29-10-2011, 12:52 PM

If anyone needs some cat front and rear wheels, i have a few 2nd hand to sell off.
will bring em along sunday, £2 a pair.
all good/clean.
:woot:

jpmatrix

29-10-2011, 01:04 PM

Looking at the weather report looks like there is going to to be light rain/ drizzle overnite and early morning.

New track layout plus damp conditions , this is giong to be interesting:woot:.

RobW

29-10-2011, 01:40 PM

If you look at the http://www.oople.com/forums/showthread.php?t=80171 it shows some details and earlier in this post it explains stuff. Think people are getting there from 7am. You won't be able to park trackside due to the expected numbers so same as the last summer series round is what was posted. Think it was gonna be 3 rounds and finals.

To add to above,

Track open from 8.00ish or as soon as Martin says we can use his new track!!

Booking in will close at 9.00 sharp so we can get racing underway as soon as possible.

As above no parking next to track please so we can get everyone in under gazabos as we are hoping for good numbers again.

Number of rounds will depend on driver numbers - I'd really hope to get a minimum of 4 rounds plus a final - we'll let everyone know at drivers briefing - given the clocks go back tonight I think we will want to be finished by 4.00pm.

See you all tomorrow

Rob

mikeyscott

29-10-2011, 02:33 PM

Just dont park your car near the fence opposite the track where the local horse resides. The horse has an appetite for windscreen wipers as i found out last weekend:o:lol: , my pax side wiper had been ripped off. Perhaps it was the colour of my 106 ( bright green that attracted the horses interest).

Lol yes he's a bit of a character. Appears friendly but happy to bite

mikeyscott

30-10-2011, 05:41 PM

Many thanks for today. Special thanks to those that travelled a distance.

Resuts - www.torchracing.org.uk/results/2011

2WD winner - Glenn Westwood
4WD winner - Lee Martin

freddie

30-10-2011, 06:14 PM

Great day shame about the weather !!! Well done to all torch crew !!!! Really worth the trip down !!!:thumbsup:

Deano577

30-10-2011, 06:27 PM

Thanks for a good days racing it was good to see the pros do there thing, the track layout was good roll in next week:thumbsup:

ASKay

30-10-2011, 08:03 PM

got some HD vids of some of the races, when i have figured how to get them online, ill post a link...

really enjoyed the new track, the drizzel, and the changing track conditions.... made it real interesting....

simoncrabb

30-10-2011, 08:07 PM

I really enjoyed today, really good fun wet racing.

Stunning turn out considering the weather!

Top banana bombing, or whatever the kids say these days.

mikeyscott

30-10-2011, 08:15 PM

I really enjoyed today, really good fun wet racing.

Stunning turn out considering the weather!

Top banana bombing, or whatever the kids say these days.

Yes the turnout took us by suprise too. Fingers crossed for dry November meeting.

It's bound to be cold and white soon..

stumpiey

30-10-2011, 08:20 PM

was a good days racing, cheers guys enjoyed the track loads:thumbsup:

TARTMAN

30-10-2011, 08:24 PM

So what tyres do we run in the snow?
LOL.
Great time great track great people.;)

focusmad

31-10-2011, 06:13 AM

Hats off to the guys that built the new track,made for some close racing
Thanks chris&luke

swords

31-10-2011, 06:16 PM

good days racing on a great track, really liked the new layout and just shows that a good club with good facilities will attract a large number of racers whatever the location, well done and thanks to all the torch crew

M.Andrews

31-10-2011, 07:26 PM

TARTMAN

31-10-2011, 07:35 PM

would be great to see them, youtube???:woot:

Have you sussed how to post a video yet Alex???.

MrMagoo

31-10-2011, 09:37 PM

Got A3 4wd on video, quality isn't the best but it gives an idea!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ByWBwHm4oS8

M.Andrews

31-10-2011, 09:46 PM

New layout looks great:thumbsup:,going anti-clockwise looks a bit weird!!.
Looking forwad to trying the new track soon!.

TARTMAN

31-10-2011, 09:51 PM

not to bad, any more of the lower finals would be nice. all welcome.
Great track!:woot::thumbsup:

Got A3 4wd on video, quality isn't the best but it gives an idea!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ByWBwHm4oS8

ASKay

31-10-2011, 10:22 PM

Have you sussed how to post a video yet Alex???.

Doing it now for the 4WD A final, also a couple more races recorded (but no editing)

will post link asap

ASKay

31-10-2011, 10:59 PM

not to bad, any more of the lower finals would be nice. all welcome.
Great track!:woot::thumbsup:

Interestingly I think your in the one race I have recorded, however my apologies as it was quite literally all about "Mikey Scott" ;) saw your car flash by a couple of time tho...

TARTMAN

31-10-2011, 11:06 PM

what are you saying, you did not recored me?????? HAHAHAH:confused:

I dought i am in any of them, but anything with my car or me in it is a bonus lol.........

Interestingly I think your in the one race I have recorded, however my apologies as it was quite literally all about "Mikey Scott" ;) saw your car flash by a couple of time tho...

ASKay

31-10-2011, 11:07 PM

Another view of the 4WD A final 3rd round, now i know what its like, next time, ill use the balance mass to stop camera shake and smooth the movment, + change the focal settings.... maybe it may improve it a little...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AI8b3NDbG9A

Just noticed its reduced the resolution down from 1080p, ill try again....

ASKay

31-10-2011, 11:21 PM

what are you saying, you did not recored me?????? HAHAHAH:confused:

I dought i am in any of them, but anything with my car or me in it is a bonus lol.........

yep your in it, uploading it now...

TARTMAN

31-10-2011, 11:25 PM

you sure you got the right bright orange cougar?
hope so. its all a bounus.

whats the link when uploaded, woul like to see how i look from anothers poiint of view no matter how brief.:thumbsup:

ASKay

31-10-2011, 11:35 PM

you sure you got the right bright orange cougar?
hope so. its all a bounus.

whats the link when uploaded, woul like to see how i look from anothers poiint of view no matter how brief.:thumbsup:

yep, although it is really an orange streak across the screen several times, next time ill try and be more balanced with the subject matter...:)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xf3IQI_MEeQ

Hopefully the format is ok .MTS for Utube, otherwise ill have to convert it before uploading...