High Wycombe Open Meeting - 2nd December 2007

[Mark Stiles]

The original thread for this meeting seems to have dropped of the bottom of the list, so heres a new and up to date one.

Wycombe Radio car Club (WRCC) will be holding an open meeting on Sunday 2nd December 2007. The meeting will cater for the following classes;

Mardave Hot-Rods (run to BRCA rules)

Mardave Super Seven’s (Run to BRCA rules except for body shell and main chassis mods). This is the feature class and will be run to Reedy Race Format.

1/18th Off Road Stock (BRCA rules)
1/18th Off Road Modified (BRCA rules)

Sportwerks Recoils

The racing will take place at our permanent venue in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, on our 8m x 14m primafelt GT carpet track area. The Mardave classes will be run on a flat circuit layout, and movable jumps will be put in place for the 18th Off Road guys.

The format will be 4 qualifying rounds and a final for each driver, with qualifying based on FTQ. The only exception will be for the Mardave Super Seven’s class, which will be run to Reedy Race Format, with each drivers best 3 results from 5 races counting towards the overall standings.

We have a 1.5m tall drivers rostrum, permanent pitting and seating for around 60 drivers (more if everyone squeezes up a bit!), and there is also mains power on every pit bench. We also have toilets, and catering services should be in attendance for anyone who requires cholesterol intake during the day.

Mardave spares will be available from the club shop(s), but unfortunately no 18th scale spares will be available (unless people want to bring stuff with them to sell, which they are welcome to do).

There will be a raffle, and proceeds will be donated to 'Happy Days Childrens Charity' (http://www.happydayscharity.org/about.html)

Trophies will be awarded to the top 3 drivers in each A final, the winner of each other final and the top junior driver (16 or under on 1/1/07).

Entries can be taken via post, and we will also have an online booking facility. Payment is required up front to confirm your place, and entries are done on a first come, first served basis. There will be 10 heats, and this again will be filled on a first come first served basis by class (so we could have an even spread across classes, or 7 heats of modified 18th and 1 of each other class!

To book in online go to www.centralbooking.co.uk

Follow the on-screen link to 'Wycombe Open Meeting'. You need to register first, but it only takes 5 minutes.

Please post any questions/comments here, pm me, or email me at tkm43@hotmail.com

Entry List

Mardave Super Sevens

Mardave Hot-Rods
Mark Stiles
Chris Kerswell
James Harrington
Bryan Lee
Christopher Dean
Andrew Dean
James Cann
Will Brown
Graham Douglass
Andy Tietjen
Russell Tietjen
Nigel Hale (unpaid)
Matt Digby (unpaid)

1/18th Off Road Mod
Cris Oxley
Carl Venter
Stuart Harlow
Duncan Greer
Colin Dean
Steve Kilby (unpaid)

1/18th off Road Stock
James Curtis
John Timberlake
Paul Perry
Craig Parkes
Adrian Bagley
Mark Stiles
Mark Dicks
James Dicks
Joe Brown (unpaid)
Andy Tietjen
Chris Kerswell
Gavin Clinch (unpaid)
Chris Hampson (unpaid)

Sportwerks Recoil
Joe Brown
Chris Hampson
Carl Venter (unpaid)
Bryan Lee (unpaid)
James Harrington (unpaid)

I will update this list as entries are recieved.

[frogger]

Wahey, can't wait! I'll try to recruit some more for the 1/18 off road mod class but I'm sure some of the boys from the nationals will be there. :cool:

[Mark Stiles]

A postal entry form is now attached to the bottom of my first post.

[Sundon Snapper]

Hmm Im considering Dusting the Blaze of and coming for a play.
As long as it doesnt clash with anything else

[Mark Stiles]

Entries Updated.:cool:

[Jamesd]

hi

How do we book in online, i cant find a website

james

[Sundon Snapper]

Do you guys fancy running a Recoil Race there as well?
It could be run after the Mardaves!
A few from our club are interested in popping along if you do.

[Mark Stiles]

Do you guys fancy running a Recoil Race there as well?
It could be run after the Mardaves!
A few from our club are interested in popping along if you do.

I'll look into it. How many drivers do you think you'd have interested?

[Sundon Snapper]

Probably enough for a heat around 6 to 10 if everyone commits

[frogger]

Probably enough for a heat around 6 to 10 if everyone commits

I can bring my Recoil too and run 2 classes. :cool:

[Mark Stiles]

hi

How do we book in online, i cant find a website

james

www.centralbooking.co.uk

Follow the on-screen link to 'Wycombe Open Meeting'. You need to register first, but it only takes 5 minutes.

[Mark Stiles]

Entries are now open for Sportwerks recoils.

Out of interest, have people been running them to any specific rules? Is it a free for all, or has it got to be 'out of the box'? Just wondering for scrutineering purposes...

[learnerdriver]

Leighton buzzard club has the highest number of recoils running - between 6 and 10


OK, regulations as follows (they are already posted by Keith somewhere in this thread) so, just to reiterate:

STOCK

Sportwerks Recoil RTR. No Hop Up or Optional parts. Kit Rubber Tyres. Kit supplied Sportwerks 1100mah Cells. Kit E370 Motor. Sportwerks Mazda 6 Body. You are permitted to substitute the kit supplied wheel transmitter with a stick transmitter of an equivalent specification, but must retain the kit Receiver/ESC.

MODIFIED

Sportwerks Recoil RTR. Any Sportwerks Hop Up or Optional part. Any Sportwerks Tyre. Sportwerks E370 or XLR8 Motor. Any Radio, ESC, Receiver, Servo is permitted.

A footnote. The use of custom or non Sportwerks manufactured components designed to aid cooling ie Fan Mounts etc, to mount Transponders and the use of shims and washers to adjust roll centres, build diffs (diffs can not be locked) etc is permitted.


hope this helps

[Mark Stiles]

Track design (remove jumps for on-road layout). dark grey area will be rippled carpet or similar;

[Mark Stiles]

Entry list updated... we still need a significant amount more though!

[Sundon Snapper]

Can I pay on the day??
Im not sure wether im doing Recoil and run the blaze or just recoil

[Mark Stiles]

Can I pay on the day??
Im not sure wether im doing Recoil and run the blaze or just recoil

Pre-payment is required to confirm your place (we need to get an idea of numbers in advance so that trophies can be ordered etc...). However, if you cancel your entry at least 1 week in advance you get a full refund.

Why dont you book in for recoil, and then book in for 18th nearer the time if you decide to run it?

[frogger]

:( My Recoil is brushless so can't run it.


Never mind, still running the Inferno and\or RC18! :D:cool:

[learnerdriver]

:( My Recoil is brushless so can't run it.


Never mind, still running the Inferno and\or RC18! :D:cool:

I am not aware that the recoil heat is serious, thought it was just to demonstrate them - as such, I do not have a problem with a brushless recoil entering, would be good to see how it fairs

Make sure you bring it with charged batteries ;)

[Mark Stiles]

I am not aware that the recoil heat is serious, thought it was just to demonstrate them - as such, I do not have a problem with a brushless recoil entering, would be good to see how it fairs

Make sure you bring it with charged batteries ;)

I agree. At this stage its a run what you like class. Entries arent going to be high, and I'd rather have a few rather than none at all! They could be a good demo, and if popular there could be an option to run them at the club on tuesday evenings...:cool:

[frogger]

Excellent! I'll get booking then!

[frogger]

I've just tried booking in and it tells me that I cannot register for the class as I already have a confirmed class for the meeting (referring to my 1/18 Off Road Mod entry).

Any ideas?

[Mark Stiles]

I've just tried booking in and it tells me that I cannot register for the class as I already have a confirmed class for the meeting (referring to my 1/18 Off Road Mod entry).

Any ideas?

I have just spoken to Chris Kerswell (he wrote the booking in program). He has said that the system was designed for BRCA national meetings where drivers only race one class. Therefore you'll have to register another account in order to book in for a second class. Sorry for the hassle; you'll be able to blame Chris at the meeting because he'll be racing. :D

[Sundon Snapper]

Im booked in for Recoils!

[learnerdriver]

I am booked in for recoils !

[learnerdriver]

couple of us are bringing recoils to race on 2nd dec
we do also have 2 x ftx blaze and 1 x mini inferno which we could bring and race in addition or instead of ?
what tyres do you run on the 18th and would someone have some available that we could borrow ?
18th is a new class for us so we are not up to speed with them yet !
thanks in anticipation

[Sundon Snapper]

Any news on tyre choices for the blaze yet???
I was reading Cosie used foams.

[c0sie]

Joe,

I use, and highly recommend Gecko foams, trued to 57mm :)

Wycombe is REALLY high grip, infact..the higest grip track I have ever known!! So start on say 40shore if you can buy afew pairs. They are cheap AND bloody ace!!

[Sundon Snapper]

26mm fronts i gather?

[learnerdriver]

Joe,

I use, and highly recommend Gecko foams, trued to 57mm :)

Wycombe is REALLY high grip, infact..the higest grip track I have ever known!! So start on say 40shore if you can buy afew pairs. They are cheap AND bloody ace!!


are the gecko foams mounted on blaze rims or 1/10th touring car ones ?

[c0sie]

10th TC foams mate

[learnerdriver]

Any news on tyre choices for the blaze yet???
I was reading Cosie used foams.

got some gecko's coming :rolleyes:

[Sundon Snapper]

10th TC foams mate

Cris
Any umm err chance of a setup maybe nudge nudge wink wink

:D

[Sundon Snapper]

Oh I got some 37 and 40 Geckos as thats all they had in stock.

[learnerdriver]

Oh I got some 37 and 40 Geckos as thats all they had in stock.


when did you order yours ?

[Sundon Snapper]

ive ordered two sets ;)
From Ted Longshaw

[c0sie]

Joe, seeing as you are registered 'somewhere else' surely you can find loads of setups for the BLaze over there? lolol!!

[c0sie]

Mark,

Got any updated entry list fella?? Wanna see if anymore micros have entered

[Sundon Snapper]

Joe, seeing as you are registered 'somewhere else' surely you can find loads of setups for the BLaze over there? lolol!!

Dude I was looking but for some reason the links are broken :(

[frogger]

I run at High Wycombe every Monday night and use 37 shore Gecko's on my Mini Inferno and 30 shore Gecko's on my RC18. Both work very well.

[c0sie]

Yo Joe,
Email me and ill send you the sheets :)

cris@ukmicrox.co.uk

[Mark Stiles]

Cris,

The list on post #1 in this thread is up to date. I have been checking entries almost on a daily basis. There will be a few more Mardave entries, and one or two 18th (me and maybe kerswell).

[Sundon Snapper]

My Blaze is now rebuilt from its previous life of jumping over a transit van!

[Mark Stiles]

Gulf colours... nice!:cool:

[Mark Stiles]

Entries updated.:cool:

[Mark Stiles]

Heres my new Xray M18T before I've had a chance to destroy it.:p

[dodgy]

Heres my new Xray M18T before I've had a chance to destroy it.:p

i could do that for you mark.

[Mark Stiles]

i could do that for you mark.

True, but only if I let you get your grubby little mitts on it. Alternatively, you could buy one of your own to trash on 2nd December.:p

[dodgy]

True, but only if I let you get your grubby little mitts on it. Alternatively, you could buy one of your own to trash on 2nd December.:p

:rolleyes::rolleyes:;);)

[c0sie]

Only 2 and abit weeks now?

If you are reading this and HAVENT got your entry form in then make an effort and enter!

Come along and beat Mark..hes sponsored..and that means hes a very good racer..so if you whoop his punk a$$ then it gives you bragging mates to every man and his dog!
:)

[Mark Stiles]

If you intend to race and haven't booked in yet then time is running out! Entries close next Wednesday 28th November, so if you're not on the list at the top of this thread yet then get a form posted to be or visit www.centralbooking.co.uk.

Dont forget there are trophies on offer, a raffle, good food and an even better day guaranteed!:cool:

[frogger]

Mark, I have tried re-registering to get my name down for the Recoil class and it won't let me use any of the same details (BRCA number etc.). Can I bring it along and enter on the day seeing as there are currently only 2 entries?

[Mark Stiles]

Mark, I have tried re-registering to get my name down for the Recoil class and it won't let me use any of the same details (BRCA number etc.). Can I bring it along and enter on the day seeing as there are currently only 2 entries?

If anybody else is having this problem send me an email with your details and I will enter you manually (once kerswell modifies the software to allow me to do it!)

Carl, You are now entered for recoils. i will take it that you are wishing to use the same crystals as with you 18th, unless I hear otherwise.

[dodgy]

i might race mine as well, just waiting for the speedo & motor!
i could do all three:eek:

[Mark Stiles]

entries updated

[Sundon Snapper]

Im doing Recoil and 1/18th um stock I think.

[Mark Stiles]

Hi everyone,

I will be at the venue from about 7:30am to get things sorted, so you can arrive any time after that really. It'll be open practice from then until about 9:45 (practice will be followed by drivers briefing), so your arrival time will depend on whether you want much practice or not. It is likely I will organise 15 minute slots for on/off road cars or something.:cool: Please use the peg board to the left of the drivers rostrum steps.

I'm aiming to be racing by 10:30 at the very latest, as it'll be about an hour per round. We will probably have 7 heats, and we have 4 qualifying rounds and a final to get through as well as the raffle etc...

Keep an eye on this thread over the coming days, as any updates regarding times etc... will be posted on here. I will email everyone if there are any major changes.

There will be a burger van on-site serving food, drinks etc..., so please try and support them if you can. They will want to setup in the car park at the bottom of the ramp, so if you arrive before they do please try and leave room for them to setup. Parking along each side is probably the best option (you'll see what I mean when you get there!)

We should have some decent raffle prizes on offer too. these have been kindly donated by Mirage Racing, Mardave, Will's spares shop and James Harrington's spares shop. There should be something for everyone (18th and mardave), so please try and support the raffle. Proceeds go to charity remember!

Not forgetting trophies either!:D

See you Sunday,

Mark.

Instructions from M40 Motorway

* Leave M40 at Junction 4 – High Wycombe
* Negotiate tricky lane changes & traffic lights around the roundabout then take the A404 North towards Wycombe (Marlow Hill)
* Go straight on at the traffic lights, past the school on your left
* At next roundabout/traffic lights, take the 2nd exit, and continue on A404 (Marlow Hill) towards High Wycombe
* At the bottom of Marlow Hill (about 0.7 mile) are a number of mini roundabouts (5 at the last count)
* At the 1st mini roundabout go left (1st exit)
* At the next (2nd) mini roundabout go straight on (2nd exit) towards the FIRE station
* At the next (3rd) mini roundabout go left (1st exit) onto the A40 towards Aylesbury (Oxford Road)
* Continue onto the flyover, and take the left exit just before the brow of the hill.
* Follow the road round the back of the large building on your right, past the lights and zebra crossing until you reach a double mini roundabout.
* Go straight over here onto Desborough Road
* Go past the Bingo & Snooker hall and follow the road round to the left
* BEFORE the road bends right, take the next left, Leigh Street, and turn immediately right (5 yds!) sign posted to Wycombe MOT Centre.
* At the top of the slope, with Wycombe MOT Centre in front of you, turn left
* WRCC is on the middle floor in front of you at the end of the car park
* Entrance is up the steps on the right, though the door signed “Estate Office”, up the stairs, 1st door on the left

[c0sie]

Mark,
Does the lift work as I wont be able to lift my hauler up the stairs (very old back problem)
?

[Mardave Mad]

Mark,
Does the lift work as I wont be able to lift my hauler up the stairs (very old back problem)
?

The lift works. Well it did on Tuesday!

[c0sie]

Ace!

[c0sie]

Also, if anyone has any pics from todays event that they would like put up on the UKMicroX website (the OFFICIAL BRCA Micro Section website) can you please email them to me!!

cris@ukmicrox.co.uk

Many thanks :)

[c0sie]

After getting horribly lost on the way to Wycombe (and being an hour early..the RAC routeplanner lied to me!) I managed to find the Wycombe WRCC club a little before Mark 'Nobby' Stiles turned up to let us all in.



The club ran free practise until the Race Brief at 10am, split between offroad for the 3 heats of offroad micros (2 x Pro-Stock and 1 x Modified), 1 heat of Sportwerks Recoils and the 2 heats of Mardave Hot-Rods.

The Wycombe club run a permanent venue, utilising a 18m x 8m track for a variety of classes of RC during the week and would see the track obstacles removed before the 'onroad' heats and finals.





Hot Bodies/Mirage team driver Mark (Stiles) dominated Pro-Stock throughout the day, finishing off after Heat 4 with 24laps with Team Corally's 19T superstar Chris Kerswell chasing his down with his Losi Mini-T.
Mark Dicks running the FTX Blaze put in a sterling drive throughout the day to place him in the A final aswell, eventually finishing 2nd in the Pro-Stock A Final behind Mark who took the Pro-Stock A Final win with his Xray M18T.



Myself and Stu Harlow spent all 4 rounds of qualifying battling for the overall Modified TQ place which fell to me by seconds in Round 2. Carl Venter and local racer Colin (cant remember Colin's surname sorry!) spent all day tripping over each others toes as Carl placed 3rd on the grid for the final with Colin and Duncan Greer taking the final 2 places.



I won the final, registering 25laps (:p @ Nobby) with Stu romping home in second. Carl and Colin spent the entire 5 minutes dicing with each other but eventually (I think??) Colin took the final podium position.



A huge thank you has to goto Mark and the rest of the Wycombe team. Not only did they make a really noticable effort in preparing a track that was challenging and fun to drive (they built a great wallride and corner tabletop) but they also made the day thoroughly enjoyable, from the runnig race commentry from Mark (no pressure eh!) to the raffle that was held after qualifying for a local childrens charity.



Ill write a more detailed report once I get more pics and the race results :)

Thanks go to Carl Venter for the pics too :)

[Mark Stiles]

Hi Everyone,

Just a quick note to say thanks very much to everyone who turned up and made it an enjoyable day. I hope everyone had a good time (I know I did). Hopefully we'll be putting something similar on at some point next year, so with any luck we'll see you all at WRCC again soon.

Big thanks to the following people;

Will Brown, Colin Dean, Andy Tietjen - Superb jumps and track features
Jim Harrington & Will Brown - Trophy funding
Cris Oxley - Promotion
Brian Seymour - Race Control
Mardave, James's Spares Shop & Will's Spares Shop - Raffle Prizes
...and anyone else who helped out during the day.:)

I will be writing a report on the meeting and sending it to the mags and a few websites etc..., so if anyone has any photos please email them to me at tkm43@hotmail.com.

See you all at Tamworth!:cool:

[Amc]

Brian Seymour - Race Control NICE TO HEAR YOUR BACK IN RC AGAIN

[Mark Stiles]

Brian Seymour - Race Control NICE TO HEAR YOUR BACK IN RC AGAIN

He no longer races Wim, but the lure of getting out and going to a meeting for the day was too much to resist!:D