This is it BRCA EofE 2012! [Archive]

TEMsport

30-01-2012, 10:34 AM

Rd1 18th March Coastal Model car club,
Rd2 9th April Boughton Raceway,
Rd3 22nd April Colchester Model car club,
Rd4 20th May Coastal Model car club,
Rd5 10th June Southend Model car club,
Rd6 15th July Colchester Model car club.

Its going to be a great season!
See you trackside
Tom Evans

Chesty

30-01-2012, 10:51 AM

Bring it on!

Surprised there's no Mid Essex or Norfolk (well, perhaps not NBC looking at the other thread).

Intrigued about Boughton & Southend...

:thumbsup:

bigd

30-01-2012, 01:38 PM

Southend !!!

is that going to be on the on road track with astro or new track layout ??

be like old school with the southend on road but off road if you knwo what i mean :woot:

well dates look good well done Tom,

cant wait till the first round for some short course fun :drool:

No. 46

30-01-2012, 03:39 PM

Boughton track/tracks look amazing from what i have seen

I wonder whats in store from Southend, one thing is for sure is that they always run a cracking meeting.

Well done Tom for getting it all together

wrighty

30-01-2012, 04:10 PM

Where is boughton ???

kaylon

30-01-2012, 04:13 PM

Is that Boughton, Nottinghamshire ?... In the Midlands...?

J

Dandare

30-01-2012, 04:25 PM

Northampton i say :confused:

Boughton round is the only one not on a sunday (it's monday), is that right ?

racingdwarf

30-01-2012, 04:48 PM

kaylon

30-01-2012, 04:58 PM

Na:lol:, it's up by kings lynn. not to far from us,sufflok lot will think they are going to drop off the edge off the world...if they go that far

Good bunch of lads, good tracks...but no club as sutch

Phew hehe... Kings Lynn is doable :) In fact it might actually be just up the road from my if google maps if telling me the truth...excellent.

Monday 9th April...typo ?

J

alteredoggy

30-01-2012, 05:02 PM

april 9th is easter monday bank holiday

racingdwarf

30-01-2012, 05:31 PM

Phew hehe... Kings Lynn is doable :) In fact it might actually be just up the road from my if google maps if telling me the truth...excellent.

Monday 9th April...typo ?

J

Ah thats given me an idea:D, I will give barry a ring and see if they want to do a NBC road trip:thumbsup:

Checa

30-01-2012, 06:10 PM

No Braxted or the to be built ARC :o

racingdwarf

30-01-2012, 06:20 PM

Think you answeared the question with ARC:rolleyes:.From what I understood Braxted didn't want one, think they only had one last year in place of ARC:confused: or somthing like that,but I'm sure they just stepped in last min.

Chris Larner

30-01-2012, 06:38 PM

Count me in for at least 4, not sure what dates yet till I ask the boss! I mean wife.

B4 Sloth

30-01-2012, 07:32 PM

[QUOTE=No. 46;61424

I wonder whats in store from Southend, one thing is for sure is that they always run a cracking [/QUOTE]

Plenty of space down there, only ten minutes from mine too:)

JohnM

30-01-2012, 08:32 PM

Just given myself writer's cramp writing out hoilday request forms:lol:

.From what I understood Braxted didn't want one

The way I've understood it, the MERCC electric boys would like a Regional, but it might upset the nitro boys, hence no meeting:yawn:

bigd

30-01-2012, 10:14 PM

April 9th is correct and great use of the bank holiday monday i think well done Tom very clever :thumbsup:

all the shops are shut then anyways what better use of a bank holiday then racing :drool:

rcmodelweek

31-01-2012, 08:04 AM

Kaylon, boughton is about 20mins from you! your Google map is not fibbing to you. We are about 5 miles from Downham Market on the A134 Stoke Ferry bypass.

kaylon

31-01-2012, 09:37 AM

Kaylon, boughton is about 20mins from you! your Google map is not fibbing to you. We are about 5 miles from Downham Market on the A134 Stoke Ferry bypass.

Excellent..I'll have to pop up and have a look :). Great to find a track local near me..yay!

J

SimonW

03-02-2012, 08:52 PM

Where's the boughton track then? it's only 15mins from me and i've never heard of it...or met anybody who races there.

kaylon

03-02-2012, 09:02 PM

I'm gonna go looking tomorrow :D, I'm that close too...

J

Dufty07

03-02-2012, 09:49 PM

wot time?

kaylon

03-02-2012, 11:06 PM

wot time?

Probably about 11am .. my 2wd is in bits atm, but will maybe take the Firestorm or Carnage with me just in case there is something to drive on :D... if I'm aloud :D

It's prolly just a field :thumbsup:

I'll hang around the 'pond' in the village if you wanna meet up Carl...

J

rcmodelweek

03-02-2012, 11:34 PM

Chaps, you won't find it! Plus the land owner doesn't like "strangers" kicking around if you do find it! I'm hoping to get some work done at the track tomorrow afternoon, give me a shout on 07786400841 and I'll give you directions, or meet you in downham.
Cheers, Barry.

kaylon

03-02-2012, 11:40 PM

rcmodelweek

03-02-2012, 11:47 PM

No worries, I can easily find a job for you!

Dufty07

04-02-2012, 12:04 AM

Thats gr8, Can we play?:thumbsup:
Will get some pics to post as well

rcmodelweek

04-02-2012, 09:02 AM

You can give the track a go if you wish, but it is quite rough at the moment, I am in the process of rolling it. I have some pictures which I emailed Tom and George, I will try and post them up shortly.

rcmodelweek

04-02-2012, 09:46 AM

I dont seem to be able to post the pictures of the track. Not sure if either George or Tom could post the ones I emailed to them?......

racingdwarf

04-02-2012, 10:23 AM

Let me know if you get any hard graft from eather of them......possibly some photographic evidence to use against them next time I post a track work day:lol::lol::lol:

If it's as good as your 8th track was when I had a go it will be spot on:thumbsup:.

Benh

04-02-2012, 01:14 PM

Pics -

http://i1154.photobucket.com/albums/p528/BRCA-EofE/IMG_0249.jpg

http://i1154.photobucket.com/albums/p528/BRCA-EofE/IMG_0248.jpg

http://i1154.photobucket.com/albums/p528/BRCA-EofE/IMG_0247.jpg

http://i1154.photobucket.com/albums/p528/BRCA-EofE/IMG_0245.jpg

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http://i1154.photobucket.com/albums/p528/BRCA-EofE/IMG_0242.jpg

http://i1154.photobucket.com/albums/p528/BRCA-EofE/IMG_0241.jpg

http://i1154.photobucket.com/albums/p528/BRCA-EofE/IMG_0240.jpg

http://i1154.photobucket.com/albums/p528/BRCA-EofE/IMG_0239.jpg

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http://i1154.photobucket.com/albums/p528/BRCA-EofE/IMG_0233.jpg

kaylon

04-02-2012, 01:43 PM

I'm back from my adventures :)

I found the track...my eagle eye's spotted the rostrum on my 2nd drive around the village.

Epic work you've done. I've got some pics of the astro turf track on my phone. It was too damn cold to stay that long, had a real nice chat with the fella who uses the hangers :)

I think it's gonna be a cracking regional this year!

J

Benh

04-02-2012, 01:53 PM

http://i1154.photobucket.com/albums/p528/BRCA-EofE/IMG_0311.jpg

http://i1154.photobucket.com/albums/p528/BRCA-EofE/IMG_0310.jpg

http://i1154.photobucket.com/albums/p528/BRCA-EofE/IMG_0309.jpg

Benh

04-02-2012, 01:58 PM

I am astounded at the level of work gone in to the tracks in the region already and there is still more continuing everywhere!!!:thumbsup:

I am looking forward to taking dents out of all your hard work!:lol:

Juttie

04-02-2012, 02:07 PM

Just looking at the pics I cannot belive how much astro turf we layed out my god that was hard work but as you can see the results show we are heading in the right direction.

JohnM

04-02-2012, 02:48 PM

damm that's a BIG track:thumbsup:

Dufty07

04-02-2012, 05:38 PM

Went out and had a look, and a lap. (added a vent hole in a pipe:blush:) Met Barry, we just missed you jason.
There is a bloody big 1/8th track, I mean its BIG, you need a map to follow it....FANTANSTIC:thumbsup:
The 1/10th track is all astro with no sand added, so its spur gear friendly.
Its a big track with a nice mix, some jumps n stuff are being made, and small domes added to corners.
You can tell alot of time, money and effort has gone into this track.
The rostrum is HUGE, This is a very nice venue, and I hope people will travel I think its better than Eastrax
Barry said he may run a club day before the regional, a shakedown.

almunro

04-02-2012, 05:47 PM

You can see the rostrum from the A134, on the left if heading south. Look for the hangers and its just to the left of them.

As im about a mile from the track, let me know if there is a club day or a few hours to test it out and i'll pop down. I have a Rc8e and a B4 so would love a go of both tracks. Great work that im sure will be enjoyed!

I could only stitch 2 of the photos, but gives a better idea of the track.
http://img857.imageshack.us/img857/2295/group3img0310img03112im.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/857/group3img0310img03112im.jpg/)

Alex

racingdwarf

04-02-2012, 06:01 PM

Having driven the 8th track I can conferm it's FAST:woot:.but normal size for mens cars:lol:,

Juttie

04-02-2012, 06:06 PM

Nice to hear positive things about the track is been hard work more credit due to john and barry as its there baby but its been a pleasure helping them with the tracks and cannot wait to get them finished and start racing.

rcmodelweek

04-02-2012, 06:32 PM

Don't get confused with the pictures, the first set are of the eighth track (and my missus on her mini bike!). The tenth track is astro, unless you want to run on the eighth track!:thumbsup: good to meet simon and carl today, can't wait to get a meeting run.

Juttie

04-02-2012, 06:44 PM

dont remember you taking pics when i was running the 22 round bud

bigd

05-02-2012, 11:45 AM

Pics look great, well done guys, looking forward to racing there

B4 Sloth

13-02-2012, 11:32 AM

Is there any truth in the rumour that Southend are building a permanent off rd track and will be hosting a round of the regionals?

TEMsport

13-02-2012, 12:39 PM

Is there any truth in the rumour that Southend are building a permanent off rd track and will be hosting a round of the regionals?

Yes to both questions.

Tom

B4 Sloth

13-02-2012, 01:49 PM

[QUOTE=TEMsport;620241]Yes to both questions.

Tom[/QUOT

A five minute drive. at last:thumbsup:

A.R.C Raceway

13-02-2012, 06:04 PM

so which circuit is to be used for the regional?
astro or grass. :thumbsup::thumbsup:
either way both look grand.

A.R.C Raceway

13-02-2012, 06:05 PM

so which circuit is to be used for the regional?
astro or grass. :thumbsup::thumbsup:
either way both look grand.

I am referring to Boughton venue..... 4got to mention.

TEMsport

13-02-2012, 07:05 PM

The BRCA EofE website has been updated and is ready for you all to book in.
Please use this facility as it helps so much.

Thanks
Tom Evans

rcmodelweek

13-02-2012, 10:07 PM

so which circuit is to be used for the regional?
astro or grass. :thumbsup::thumbsup:
either way both look grand.

Astro for the regional mate, the grass track is slightly too big for tenth!

kaylon

13-02-2012, 10:17 PM

Transponders... Do I need to get a personal one ?....

J

Benh

13-02-2012, 10:37 PM

Transponders... Do I need to get a personal one ?....

J

I would strongly recommend getting your own. You will need it at Colchester and Boughton at least. Also, the great thing about a PT is, you're not chasing someone else who forgot to put it back in the rack or, in the panic of maintenance and getting out on track, forgetting to put one in your car. Murphys law says its your best effort you put in that isn't counted;)

Dandare

13-02-2012, 11:37 PM

The BRCA EofE website has been updated and is ready for you all to book in.
Please use this facility as it helps so much.

Thanks
Tom Evans

Is it me or is the BRCA site a bit unclear ?

http://www.brca-eoe.co.uk/book-in/4548233620

I can't locate any registration/booking form, lol :confused:

Is this site the only way to book in for the series ?

kaylon

13-02-2012, 11:46 PM

Is it me or is the BRCA site a bit unclear ?

http://www.brca-eoe.co.uk/book-in/4548233620

I can't locate any registration/booking form, lol :confused:

Is this site the only way to book in for the series ?

That is the form Dan... can you not see the form and the 'send' buttons down the left hand side? It takes up most of the page.

J

Dandare

14-02-2012, 12:01 AM

Lol, no :confused:

Edit, i'm on the ipad & i think i need Flash ! I'll look 2moro on the pc :thumbsup:

kaylon

14-02-2012, 09:57 AM

Lol, no :confused:

Edit, i'm on the ipad & i think i need Flash ! I'll look 2moro on the pc :thumbsup:

That will be the prob :) ..

J

Juttie

16-02-2012, 07:25 AM

Im confused hoe u book in aswell as the site says pay on day?

Benh

17-02-2012, 01:31 PM

Im confused hoe u book in aswell as the site says pay on day?

For the long answer read all. For the short one, skip to the last paragraph;)

I can't speak for Tom, but I can tell you why the site is as it was from last year.

The pre-registration was put in place because of the number of drivers and how many of which who were choosing to do two classes. It starts to get quite complicated trying to match the drivers by ability and ensure there are enough marshalls for each race. Because it required a great deal of juggling and was very time consuming, having people book in early helped give the organisers (muggins) the time to do the juggling.

As an incentive, a "priority heat listing" was issued and to ensure a minimal amount failed to show on the day, a pre-pay system was put in place.

HOWEVER, it was a paypal beta system that was notoriously slow and difficult to set up because of the aweful and limited server space offered by Paypals Beta team. In addition, the monies went to my account and whilst perfectly safe as I wasn't going anywhere, it wasn't an ideal situation.

Soooooo. Moving into this year...... At the moment, register your details and help out your rep and EoE saviour Mr Evans - It's a bloomin difficult job keeping us pedantic, highly strung, bipolar, keyboard-ninja, racers happy. Then pay on the day as you would any other race meeting. Simples:thumbsup:

Chesty

18-02-2012, 10:04 PM

Was so looking forward to round 1....

It's mothers day (march 18th) - I'm doomed:(

SimonW

18-02-2012, 10:10 PM

Carl, Myself and Maybe JohnM will be at stotfold for the last round March 18th D'oh.

Benh

19-02-2012, 07:14 PM

Was so looking forward to round 1....

It's mothers day (march 18th) - I'm doomed:(

And what better gift could you possibly offer; than a whole day of quality time alone with her children without looking at a long faced husband, wishing he was racing. You racing is not a selfish act. If anything, it is pure altruism and once you convince yourself you'll be ready to sell this buffed and polished turd to the one who holds the, 'application for day release' in her left hand and the pre-manufactured stamp of 'denied' in the right.

I consider myself lucky. My BRCA rounds were cleared by 'the powers' before said 'powers' realised what day it was. Now bracing myself for a series of legal challenges on the already signed pink-pass!

TEMsport

19-02-2012, 08:03 PM

Well a bit of a cock up on my part, but I see the first round clashing with Mothers day as a good reason for you lot to put your hand in your pocket and take the old dear to a proper restaurant in the evening for nice food
(after racing) not some grimey buffet chain for a generic roast!

Sorry
Tom Evans

Dandare

23-02-2012, 10:12 PM

I've completed the 'pre-registration' form on the EofE BRCA site, it also asks which round to select, i selected round 2 (Boughton).

Two questions, is there a way viewing entrees for each round as it only appears to currently show the list of entrees for the 1st round only ?

Secondly, i now can't make this round (d'oh) but can't find a way of removing myself, assuming by selecting my desired round on the form that that means i have been booked in ??

Any clarifIcation gratefully recieved :)

Benh

01-03-2012, 11:04 PM

I'm sure it will be a last minute book in for most of the locals, but it's very quiet?

Selfishly only caring about 4wd: George is only in SC. Myally and the NBC's (sounds like a band from '64) are off to Stotfold as is SPazza. Who's coming to do 4wd!?

racingdwarf

02-03-2012, 12:05 AM

errrm our album went platinum:lol:

wrighty

02-03-2012, 08:18 AM

Awsome just realised im a f5 lol will the heats be seeded by last years results then newbies in together

JohnM

02-03-2012, 12:48 PM

Myally and the NBC's (sounds like a band from '64)

I had to dump the NBC's and go solo in '66, Carl's sea weed adiction was getting out of hand:thumbsup:

Ben, maybe I'll send my twin, and slightly even more ugly brother along for you to play with in 4wd;)

Benh

02-03-2012, 07:26 PM

Ben, maybe I'll send my twin, and slightly even more ugly brother along for you to play with in 4wd;)

As long as he's 3/4 second slower that would be perfect.:thumbsup:

I'm hearing really good things about interest and numbers for this series. Coastal's last club meeting had more drivers than any single round of last years regional!

Very exciting! Can't wait:thumbsup:

rcmodelweek

02-03-2012, 09:29 PM

Count me in Ben, someone has to deniy you and your Frankenstein car the victory!!!

racingdwarf

02-03-2012, 10:34 PM

you think that car is an ugly freek, looked at the driver yet???:lol:

Benh

02-03-2012, 10:57 PM

:lol:

So far the car has been referred to as a 'Frankenstein' and 'abortion' (courtesy of Mr Brady)

Car aside, its fugly owner has been puffed up full of swagger waiting to take max points and it turns out its not going to be that easy. Fairweathers back, Southend boys are tooled up, Myallys brother is booking in, the Boughton massive are coming and Lee 'Martin' Flynn has bought some fresh tyres!

jcb

03-03-2012, 09:15 PM

Coastal's last club meeting had more drivers than any single round of last years regional!

Lets hope that some of the many club racers (from all the clubs) that seem to supporting their local off road series over winter will travel to do some if not all of the regional series in 2012.

I've been chatting with a few of the newer NBC racers to try and convince them to give it a go and not to worry about it being called a regional, as we're all a friendly bunch of racers with a like minded hobby.

Also the 2012 battery and motor list is out so if your purchasing anything for the season make sure it's on one of the lists
http://www.brca.org/?q=content/homologation-lists-2012-updates/14218

rcmodelweek

04-03-2012, 03:02 PM

:lol:

Fairweathers back, Southend boys are tooled up, Myallys brother is booking in, the Boughton massive

Its begining to sound like inter-club gang warfare!! Southend tooled up, Boughton massive, the NBC Crew,The Don Fairweather!:lol:

Im thinking of holding a "warm up" meeting at Boughton on 25th March to try out the new track, timing equipment etc. I want to get as much feedback as possible from the drivers, if there is anything they are not happy with regarding the track or anything then we can address it before the regional. We want to host the best meeting of the year.
Would anyone be interested in this? If I can get a rough idea of how many people would attend i'll get it organised.

Benh

04-03-2012, 07:50 PM

Its begining to sound like inter-club gang warfare!! Southend tooled up, Boughton massive, the NBC Crew,The Don Fairweather!:lol:

Im thinking of holding a "warm up" meeting at Boughton on 25th March to try out the new track, timing equipment etc. I want to get as much feedback as possible from the drivers, if there is anything they are not happy with regarding the track or anything then we can address it before the regional. We want to host the best meeting of the year.
Would anyone be interested in this? If I can get a rough idea of how many people would attend i'll get it organised.

The worst I witnessed was a timing dispute settled with a sawn off spud gun.

Parallel universes aside. I'll be there on the 25th.

Juttie

04-03-2012, 07:55 PM

Count me in bud be nice to use the car instead of track work:thumbsup:

Benh

05-03-2012, 02:00 PM

I have just seen MERCC's race dates for 2012. They have deliberately scheduled their club meetings to avoid all the regional dates!:thumbsup:

Tom, do you look after the regions water supply? I don't know what supplements you add, but whatever it is, don't drop the dosage! Roll on round 1.......

kaylon

05-03-2012, 08:05 PM

I should be able to make up the numbers at Boughton on 25th March :)

J

Dufty07

08-03-2012, 07:47 PM

me n simon r up for a warm up day.....let me know if I can help in any way....except gettin in the barrel....not falling for that 1 again, took me ages to wash the taste away.....:woot:

Zipper

12-03-2012, 12:25 PM

me n simon r up for a warm up day.....let me know if I can help in any way....except gettin in the barrel....not falling for that 1 again, took me ages to wash the taste away.....:woot:

You and Simon racing in the regional on Sunday or you off to Stotfold?

jcb

12-03-2012, 03:08 PM

You and Simon racing in the regional on Sunday or you off to Stotfold?

Unfortunately I think the following NBC drivers; Carl, Simon, Jonathan, David & Dan along with fellow EofE driver John Myall are heading to Stotfold at the weekend. It's a shame the dates clash, but we committed ourselves to the meeting way back in October when the Winter Series started.

Something for our Rep to note perhaps when working out dates for 2013 as a number of us do attend the winter series meetings at Stotfold.

JohnM

12-03-2012, 04:23 PM

It is a real shame that they clash, I really can't make my mind up where to go this week, Stotfold, or Coastal:confused:

It may mean I end up not doing any of the Regionals at all.

racingdwarf

12-03-2012, 04:34 PM

have to say I'm in the same boat.

Zipper

12-03-2012, 06:31 PM

It may mean I end up not doing any of the Regionals at all.

Don't say that.... someone needs to keep Hubbard in his place!

JohnM

12-03-2012, 06:36 PM

Don't say that.... someone needs to keep Hubbard in his place!

I think George can manage that ok without me!

Thing for me is, if I miss round 1, I'm unsure about round 2 as well as I couldn't get the night off work, so if I miss 2 rounds, it's not worth doing the rest, would need 4 good scores from 4 meetings, no room for errors or problems.

Chris Larner

12-03-2012, 07:17 PM

Is it normal times at coastal on Sunday? Of gates opening at 9. Cheers.

TEMsport

12-03-2012, 07:31 PM

Is it normal times at coastal on Sunday? Of gates opening at 9. Cheers.

Yep as normal gates open at 9am.
45 entries so far, its going to be a great meeting.:thumbsup:
Chris has booked in but to anybody else if you or your mates intend to race please book in it will make sunday morning run so much smoother and mean we get racing sooner.

Benh

12-03-2012, 07:34 PM

Gonna miss Mr Myall not being there, for our last meeting was epic! :thumbsup: Unfortunately, he is right about George. Also, there are some names I don't recognise and some I do, so giving it the big spuds now would only create a bigger fall/fool (both spellings apply).

On a positive note, I hope Myally will look at the current list of drivers at Stot and do some math. Given his current position, he would need to be 8th or higher to jump a place or 5th to get 3rd overall (pending others results).

I would goad and say things like, "Myallys only going to Stotfold to get an easy race", or "he doesn't want to come and race against me as he know I am a Worlds A-Finalist in Z-Finalist disguise". But silly taunts don't work.....;)

Benh

12-03-2012, 07:42 PM

Yep as normal gates open at 9am.
45 entries so far, its going to be a great meeting.:thumbsup:
Chris has booked in but to anybody else if you or your mates intend to race please book in it will make sunday morning run so much smoother and mean we get racing sooner.

2 more are looking to come along. Just waiting for their BRCA numbers.
(Wiggles 4WD/ Kieran 2WD):thumbsup:

They'll book in before the weekend.

B4 Sloth

12-03-2012, 08:27 PM

(Wiggles 4WD/ Kieran 2WD):thumbsup:

They'll book in before the weekend.

Hubbard, how have you managed this? Have you leant him that book...."how to get one over the mrs" or are you a Jedi?:lol::lol:
.

JohnM

12-03-2012, 08:29 PM

On a positive note, I hope Myally will look at the current list of drivers at Stot and do some math. Given his current position, he would need to be 8th or higher to jump a place or 5th to get 3rd overall (pending others results).

The annoying thing for me is that I should've/could've finished 8th or higher at the last meeting, but for the car feeling slow all day, then found out after I got home that I'd forgoten to plug the sensor lead into the motor:o pluged it back in, and warp speed returned:lol:

Where ever I end up this week, it'll be a last minute thing.

JohnM

12-03-2012, 08:33 PM

Hubbard, how have you managed this? Have you leant him that book...."how to get one over the mrs" or are you a Jedi?:lol::lol:
.

I'm sure they said the same last year to, so I'll belive it when I see them;)

Saying that though, Tokes has already booked in, so stranger things can happen!

On a side issue, Tom, will LiPos be getting checked this year? don't want to spend £££s on new BRCA legal ones only to find out that peeps are using dodgy cheapo Chinese things:thumbdown:

Benh

12-03-2012, 09:03 PM

This isn't something I'd put any substantial amount of money on. Although he seemed very keen when I said 'these dates ARE the ones you're looking for'.

No. 46

12-03-2012, 09:08 PM

Benh

12-03-2012, 10:17 PM

racingdwarf

12-03-2012, 11:11 PM

Having spoken to Tom he has asked me to pass onto everyone that EoE homologation compliance checks were only being applied to drivers who have won a regional series, a club competition, or competed at Stotfold in the last 12 months and in the interest of fairness, these are the only batteries being allowed. LINK (http://www.screwfix.com/p/duracell-c-alkaline-batteries-pack-of-4/23753?cm_mmc=Google-_-Datafeed-_-Electrical%20and%20Lighting-_-Duracell%20C%20Alkaline%20Batteries%20Pack%20of%20 4&gclid=CODJvPWw4q4CFVEjfAodVUp2ZA#)

Best of luck everyone:thumbsup:

a rule like that could only come from sufolk:lol:, you missed the bit about crossing norfolk/sufolk borders with poss ilegal lipos.....you can get burnt in a wicker man for that:woot:.

jcb

13-03-2012, 08:56 AM

Can I just say that talking about running non-homologated batteries in a regional series on an open forum is asking for the regional series to become void before it even gets started!!

Everyone should be running batteries and motors from the homologation list if they are to compete in the regional series. They along with a LIPO sack will also be required should anyone wish to compete in the end of season finals.

I would also suspect that the club insurance may become void if a problem were to occur from a non-homologated cell.

No. 46

13-03-2012, 09:12 AM

Does it really matter if Joe Bloggs comes along to race at a regional race, with there madrat or the like, with a pack of batteries that aren't on the brca list. They are not likely to be worrying the top of the time sheets and disturbing the outcome of the meeting.

The racers at the top end of the time sheets know the rules and what they should and shouldn't be running. The drivers that want to race for the brca championship will have the right equipment because that will be one of the criteria when purchasing the equipment.

Just a quick point, all of the people commenting on this subject are not booked in to race in the series.

racingdwarf

13-03-2012, 09:38 AM

JCB has a point,Tom needs to read the book and check the rules.As this is a BRCA sanctioned Competition.A regional BRCA meeting does have to run with some of the basic rules to match the other regions, thus all the drivers in the country are running on an even field, as at the end Tom will send the results in for F grading,and for BRCA 345 finals etc.
Now the way I see it.some of the basic rules,batterys,motors and also time keeping and track dimensions etc should be the same nation wide,
Now I agree about premoting the region,but also this is a BRCA meeting,one rule for one and one for another will open a can of worms,and also get the smoking man on the phone:woot:.

and to the last note, no I'm not booked in,but I could and I can ask questions of my local BRCA meetings, as I am a BRCA member.

TEMsport

13-03-2012, 10:32 AM

Having spoken to Tom he has asked me to pass onto everyone that EoE homologation compliance checks were only being applied to drivers who have won a regional series, a club competition, or competed at Stotfold in the last 12 months and in the interest of fairness, these are the only batteries being allowed. LINK (http://www.screwfix.com/p/duracell-c-alkaline-batteries-pack-of-4/23753?cm_mmc=Google-_-Datafeed-_-Electrical%20and%20Lighting-_-Duracell%20C%20Alkaline%20Batteries%20Pack%20of%20 4&gclid=CODJvPWw4q4CFVEjfAodVUp2ZA#)

Best of luck everyone:thumbsup:

It's a BRCA event so will be run to the rule book, Ben has not spoke to me regarding homologation lists! The above comment is not my view.
We wil not be turning drivers away but whilst it's a sanctioned event guidlines have to be followed, please feel free to PM or Email me with any concerns.

Thanks
Tom

No. 46

13-03-2012, 10:42 AM

Yeah shut up Hubbard:p

jcb

13-03-2012, 10:49 AM

Just a quick point, all of the people commenting on this subject are not booked in to race in the series.

Just because I am not booked in for the first meeting doesn't mean I'm not turning up to the rest, so I think I should be able to comment!

Rootz

13-03-2012, 01:34 PM

In recent experience the cheap dodgy chinese things have been much better behaved than the £££ BRCA ones:thumbsup::thumbsup:

We've had a few LRP lipos go up down the swanny recently but the turnigy lipos are proving popular and are going strong, pretty sure that they identical to some on the brca other than a sticker:confused:

+1 on that. The Turnigy hardpacks are now, apparently ROAR approved. Not sure whether the NanoTech's are but they're what I use and they're the most reliable LiPos I've ever used.

Cheerz!

Rootz

markw

13-03-2012, 06:15 PM

can u remove me from the 2wd list .. thanks

wrighty

13-03-2012, 06:47 PM

So we will need lipo sacks

markw

13-03-2012, 06:54 PM

So we will need lipo sacks

not many people use them at the club anyway...

les45

13-03-2012, 07:31 PM

wot lipos do u need 4 regionals ??

TEMsport

13-03-2012, 08:04 PM

Its begining to sound like inter-club gang warfare!! Southend tooled up, Boughton massive, the NBC Crew,The Don Fairweather!:lol:

Im thinking of holding a "warm up" meeting at Boughton on 25th March to try out the new track, timing equipment etc. I want to get as much feedback as possible from the drivers, if there is anything they are not happy with regarding the track or anything then we can address it before the regional. We want to host the best meeting of the year.
Would anyone be interested in this? If I can get a rough idea of how many people would attend i'll get it organised.

I missed this when first posted, sadly I am already booked into the 1/8th National at Wombwell. Gutted Im going to miss it, hope it goes well.

jcb

14-03-2012, 08:43 AM

wot lipos do u need 4 regionals ??

The list of batteries and motors are all listed on this page

http://www.brca.org/?q=content/homologation-lists-2012-updates/14218

You can use any batteries from the 2012 list, plus all the previous years lists too and it's the same with motors.

TEMsport

14-03-2012, 12:51 PM

The list of batteries and motors are all listed on this page

http://www.brca.org/?q=content/homologation-lists-2012-updates/14218

You can use any batteries from the 2012 list, plus all the previous years lists too and it's the same with motors.

Thanks for that John, very helpfull.
Shall we drop the lipo and motor chat and try and keep the thread Event related?
Nobody will be turned away from racing within reason, all the info is available on the BRCA site or from myself by PM or Email.

48 entries so far, it's going to be great meeting!
Well as long as the F1 is on in the pits???

Dazza B

14-03-2012, 04:51 PM

TEMsport

14-03-2012, 06:34 PM

Great news 51 entries so far.:thumbsup:

Benh

14-03-2012, 07:41 PM

Firstly Tom I think we can now make that 50 as Scott and Barry Fitzgerald are both wanting to be booked in for 2wd.
Secondly, Mr Hubbard.. Are you forgetting its the debut of the DEX !!
Finally F1 is sorted, I'l have sky go playing..
See you all on sunday:thumbsup:

Freud termed it as Motivated Forgetting. It's an individual's way of blocking traumatic or uncomfortable thoughts or experiences. You have 4 driven wheels which falls into the traumatic. :lol:

50+:thumbsup:

jayropes

14-03-2012, 07:46 PM

Thats 50+ people plus the touring car and mini people all pitting together!! lets hope for some decent weather so some can pit outside!!

bagsy i'm indoors!!:lol:

Benh

14-03-2012, 08:13 PM

Coastal host meetings beyond 80 drivers. Our band of merry folk will be no problem for them. Although those SC trucks aren't the most efficient of space users. Speaking of which.... I want one. Anyone out there with more money than sense wanting to sponsor a driver. CV stands at, cleaned nothing, maintained nothing, won nothing.
However, that does mean as a sponsor you can take credit for any, if any improvement. I expect my inbox to be full after this so please allow 48 hours for a response.

JohnM

14-03-2012, 08:13 PM

Benh

14-03-2012, 08:45 PM

50+ drivers?? whatever time will the meeting finish:o

What is the planned format, still 3 qualiy heats plus 3 leg finals? as going by the mega club meet results from the end of Feb, it looked like the last rounds of finals weren't run.

Need to know if that I was to come, would I be going straight to work for 10pm:lol:

If the drivers details are entered into the system the day before and the start is set to auto, it should be fine. I'm looking forward to the crazies, racing and Marshalling 3 times in an hour.

Considering 5 minute races, 1 minute start times, 30 seconds for last laps, 1minute transition times, that's about 22 minutes of marshalling, and 22minutes of track time. Or in other words 45 minutes of legging it around every 60minutes.

Coastal

14-03-2012, 08:49 PM

As long as we have all the details before Sunday, we can get started on time - that was the problem at the meeting you refer to John, it took longer than we thought entering all the new drivers into the database.
We have plans to make sure the time between heats is kept to a minimum, and the drivers can be at their marshall points with the minimum of delay;)

Coastal

14-03-2012, 08:51 PM

Blast Mr H you are quicker than I am at replying:thumbsup:

Benh

14-03-2012, 09:01 PM

Blast Mr H you are quicker than I am :thumbsup:

Edited:lol: Just need to hear that after a race on the tarmac and i'll be happy man!

Coastal

14-03-2012, 09:55 PM

Never:p

TEMsport

14-03-2012, 10:01 PM

Entries recieved after 10pm 17/3/12 or on 18/3/12 will not be seeded by ability and therefore qualify in the bottom heat.
please pre book or arrive 9am sunday morning and make race control aware of your late entry asap.

Gates open at 9am,
The thrilling and very interesting drivers briefing 9:45,
First heat will start at 10am sharp.

see you all 9 o'clock sunday

Tom

JohnM

15-03-2012, 08:05 AM

We have plans to make sure the time between heats is kept to a minimum, and the drivers can be at their marshall points with the minimum of delay;)

I could bring two large (one very large) bad tempered dogs along to help people want to be at their marshalling posts if that would help:lol:

Chris Larner

15-03-2012, 08:32 AM

Does that mean your coming John?

Is there going to be any practice before drivers briefing.

TEMsport

15-03-2012, 10:16 AM

I could bring two large (one very large) bad tempered dogs along to help people want to be at their marshalling posts if that would help:lol:

Is that a strange way of saying,"please book me in, I would really like to come race with you guys"???? Lol

Juttie

15-03-2012, 01:39 PM

Good luck to everyone hope its a sucessfull meeting sadly im having to miss the first round but have signed up for all other rounds. My racing starts at boughton see you all then.

JohnM

15-03-2012, 03:00 PM

Is that a strange way of saying,"please book me in, I would really like to come race with you guys"???? Lol

I'm afraid so:)

Looks like rain for Stotfold, rather be indoors if that's the case:lol:

You can put me down Tom, although I did try the web site first.

oh and Hubbard, sorry dude;)

Benh

15-03-2012, 07:13 PM

oh and Hubbard, sorry dude;)

I'm bringing the scrutineering box on Sunday. Which HASN'T been deliberately and ever so slightly crushed in order to fail Durangos. It may look suspicious that so many Durangos fail and my recent modifications allow my car to just get through, but I assure you that foul play, there is none(much)

See you Sunday. :thumbsup:

Dandare

15-03-2012, 11:00 PM

have signed up for all other rounds.

How did you manage that ? I still can't make head or tail of the BRCA EofE site. It says to fill the registration form out once only but asks you to select which round you want to enter ??, & i can't see where to book in for rounds 2,3 etc :confused:

Juttie

16-03-2012, 05:26 AM

The box for what round shows all rounds i just filled the express form in more than once

B4 Sloth

16-03-2012, 06:47 AM

I'm bringing the scrutineering box on Sunday. Which HASN'T been deliberately and ever so slightly crushed in order to fail Durangos. It may look suspicious that so many Durangos fail and my recent modifications allow my car to just get through, but I assure you that foul play, there is none(much)

See you Sunday. :thumbsup:
I heard that the box from silverstone was being used, you know mr hubbard, the one that you needed to dremmel your nuts for:lol:

JohnM

16-03-2012, 07:34 AM

I heard that the box from silverstone was being used, you know mr hubbard, the one that you needed to dremmel your nuts for:lol:

I had to dremel my nuts at Coventry last year, still sore now:lol:

Did you get that lipo strap in the post Steve?

Coastal

16-03-2012, 07:41 PM

Does that mean your coming John?

Is there going to be any practice before drivers briefing.

No practice on the off road track

spindles69

16-03-2012, 09:50 PM

To keep the girls happy pitting indoors:).I will be pitting outdoors as i have a sc truck and like loads of room.Also i have put my grease gun in the van to stop Mr Hubbard from whining about the space we take up:thumbsup:.
Just wondered whether we can pit behind the rostrum,knowing we have to leave a space for the emergency services to gain access to the ski slope.

Coastal

16-03-2012, 09:55 PM

Dufty07

17-03-2012, 04:18 AM

Have a great days racin guys.
C U RD 2

cross ure fingers for sunshine......

jcb

17-03-2012, 09:26 PM

Hope tomorrow goes well and looking forward to seeing some photos and hearing about the proceedings.

Good luck to all involved.

flippychris

22-03-2012, 07:38 PM

Juttie

22-03-2012, 09:18 PM

We are over boughton on sunday mate come along and have a go.

JohnM

23-03-2012, 03:06 PM

hello people just wanted to ask where these track are as i may come along one day if thats ok as iv got a buggy to run but nothing fancy lol but would love to start racing just a few questions is their anything i would need besides a car to start joining in with you guys as one track (Boughton) is close to me and would love to start racing. thanks any help wopuld be great.

There are the obvious things you need like car, batteries, charger, 12volt supply etc, then there is the BRCA licence which covers you if you car hits someone at a meeting a hurts them, think it's about £13-15 for the year, but I think you can race 3 times before you have to have one.

There'll be some of us at Boughton this weekend, or there is the EoE Regional there on Bank Hoilday Monday, so pop along and have a chat.