GT 10 and F1 New Year Meeting

[jeff clifton]

Tamworth will be hosting a GT10 and F1 meeting over the New Year holiday
To be held on the 2nd Jan 2010 in the hall at Wilnecote High School.
Further details will be released shortly.
It is expected to start late morning/ midday till early evening
32 mtr x 12mtr track,withvplenty of pitting and electrics.:)

[jas1]

Been looking at coming down to your club for a run but dates have clashed or other stuff on but 2nd jan I can do so count me in for gt10

[Glenn Atterton]

2nd Jan 2010

that date looks promising :D

[oopster]

I'll hopefully be there. Let the Dudley lot know too, they've been running f1's recently.

[highspeed]

Tamworth will be hosting a GT10 and F1 meeting over the New Year holiday
To be held on the 2nd Jan 2010 in the hall at Wilnecote High School.
Further details will be released shortly.
It is expected to start late morning/ midday till early evening
32 mtr x 12mtr track,withvplenty of pitting and electrics.:)

i'll try and make it if i can, but i have the carpet masters the next day, but could do with a little warm up before the event:)

[Wade]

you will have a cracking day of f1 racing ask the guys from Bedworth who have been attending from the start the track the location are stuning even better is the tea coffee and home made cakes good company good racing weather wont stop play what more could you wish for bring it on!!!!!!

[Peter_Lax]

Meeting has now been confirmed as a definate and entry forms can be found on the clubs web site www.trrac.co.uk.

4 qualifiyers and a final - chocalates for prizes.

[jason]

Peter,
Shouldn't GT10 be 4 cell or 1s lipo? It says 4 cell or 2s lipo on the website.

Jason

[Peter_Lax]

At many of our recent club meetings when we have had 6/7 GT10s running,the battery/motor combinations of the cars have differed greatly.Everything from mine 4 cell 10.5 to 1s 10.5 1s 6.5 2s 13.5 2s 10.5.The quickest car at the last October club meeting was 1s 10.5 by a regular 1/12 d finalist.

In order to allow as many people as possible to compete on the day ,we have specifically set the entry as stated.

[Glenn Atterton]

entry forms can be found on the clubs web site www.trrac.co.uk.



link not working for me to entry form via website

[jeff clifton]

Hi Glen will be fixed later tonight, i tried it earlier and had same problem its being worked on as we speak

[jeff clifton]

Link fixed and now working ok
www.trrac.co.uk

[Glenn Atterton]

What time do you anticipate 1st heat on the line and approx finishing time?

[Glenn Atterton]

10th Touring Cars

any other rules apart from 10.5BL motor limit?

weights, foams, rubbers, shell rules etc?

may get two others to travel with TC if they know rules in adavance

[Glenn Atterton]

to many questions :D

Entry Fee
payable to ???
which method, cheque, paypal;), postal orders etc

[jeff clifton]

depending on numbers , a more accurate time plan will be given close to the date when we have a better idea. starting at approx 1345/1400 to finish around 1900

10th tc 1350 wieght limit 10.5 motor limit, any rubber tyres

No shell limits

Cheques (prefered) or p/orders made to TRRAC

We are hoping to run the event as relaxed as possible and as such try not to get to bogged down with regs.
Come and enjoy the event
F1 is an open event
GT10 4cll nimh 1s lipo or 2s lipo (so far on club nights 1s lipo has been by far the quickest option) 10.5 motor limit
We are hoping to get a good selection of F1s and GT 10s to promote both classes.Iam also hoping to get full shop back up from AMC models at the event so any spares issues can be sorted without any hassle.

[Dez82]

Hi Jeff, looking forward to the 2nd Jan already, but any chance you could squeeze another roll, or even half a roll, into the hall and give each lane just a little more room, then push all pits out to a side room please?

The track on Saturday at just 12m wide was just a little too tight and even trying to pass cars that I was two or three secs a lap faster than was near impossible unless they gave straight away as I closed in, leading to tangles instead of great racing. An extra 2 metres shared across the four lanes would give an extra half metere each which would make all the difference.

[stevebass]

Wazzup Dez, even I can drive round a 12 metre wide track without touching the sides! :p

[Mark Christopher]

Wazzup Dez, even I can drive round a 12 metre wide track without touching the sides! :p

u aint ever had dez behind you then, he needs all the room he can to try to pass lol

[stevebass]

I know, I think he has spent too long going for gaps that those 2 wheeled things can get through? ;)

[Wade]

Nice one dez i think this will be a cracking meeting its great to see the F1's runing at Tamworth a dream come true in my eyes the guys who run the club are so very good at what they do lets have a big thumbs up for this meet i cannot wait and i dont even run a F1 or GT10 this will be a bit for your cracking mag Dez so get penning your story now buddy.
Oh and dont forget your coca cola stand wicked just wicked bit of 6 pac kit

[jeff clifton]

As reqested. We have decided to fill the hall with carpet and use the adjacent theatre for pitting (as we do for our 12th national) should give us approx32mtrs x14/15mtrs. Entrys have started to come in ,(we need a good enrty so as to cover the extera cost of the theatre) This will be a cracking event and possibly the only event over the holiday period

ENTRY FORM ON trrac.co.uk

[Dez82]

Well my entry is in, as are 20 other F1's already. The more the merrier!
I know a few people have F1's all wrapped up for christmas "To Daddy from the kids!" yeah right, I wonder who invented that one :rolleyes:

Top Tip, sneak the bodyshell out of the box before you wrap it up, and paint it so all you have to do is build the car and wire it up so you can join in on January 2nd !!

[jason]

Jeff,
I'll let you have my GT entry at the weekend

Jason

[hashiriya]

I'm very tempted to come and join the F1 class for this event but coulddn't find any regulations or rules etc.

1. Are there any rules
2. If not, I have both 19t and 27t brushed options, is th ehall big enough for 19t or would 27t be ok?

[Dez82]

The only rules for F1 so far is to encourage proper F1 cars, not pan cars that look like F1 cars.

As for motors, anything goes, but I am running a 17.5T brushless motor geared as low as it will go, likewise Simon is running a Mardave G2 brushed silvercan geared right down to 24/98 if that gives you an idea, while the guys running hotter motors are literally frying them.

[luniemiester]

I ran a 19t double on Saturday with 23/98 gearing - motor was about 50 degrees at the end.

If anything i'm going to try a 21t pinion next as it was just starting to pick up at the end of the straight and i needed a little more acceleration.

[hashiriya]

Thanks for the info guys. I'll probably leave the 27t in and go from there.

I've just got to decide if it's worth the 2hr each way trip.

[jas1]

Will get my entry for gt10 off this weekend too

[jeff clifton]

Update on event
Trophys for the winners in F! and GT10 are bieng sponsored by RCCIRCUITCARS.COM
and full shop support will be provided by AMC models,
Tea/coffee/hot chocolate and cakes availiable
Entrys are starting to look good so keep them coming

[Glenn Atterton]

I've just got to decide if it's worth the 2hr each way trip.

Only 2 hours :eek:.

I'll be doing 2h 45m to get there ;), providing I book in and my entries accepted :cool:. Just waiting a week or so to tie things up at home and there not xmas present :D

Haven't raced F1 so may borrow one for the weekend to run along side GT10 car

[hashiriya]

Only 2 hours :eek:.

I'll be doing 2h 45m to get there ;)

OK you've convinced me. I'll put my form in over the weekend as long as it's not too late.

[Dez82]

Advance bookings give a good indication of numbers and help race control get a head start, but I'm sure they will take entries on the day also, so don't worry!

[Speedy steve]

Yes if its not to late ill send mine of this weekend

[jas1]

Is anyone planning on running 1s 10.5 in gt10 for this meeting, I know the local drivers run alsorts of different combinations, but I would like to stick with 1s but be nice if I'm not the only one:(::)

[jason]

I'm planning on 4 cell 10.5

Jason

[jeff clifton]

Hi jason i know quiet a few drivers will be running 1s (in fact i think the majority)
And ill stick my head on the block by saying i think a 1s gt 10 car will win the A final

[jeff clifton]

Or 4 cell nimh !!!!!!!

[Dez82]

Hedging your bets Jeff? :D (Did you get my PM?)

[Glenn Atterton]

Is anyone planning on running 1s 10.5 in gt10 for this meeting, I know the local drivers run alsorts of different combinations, but I would like to stick with 1s but be nice if I'm not the only one:(::)

2s 17.5bl if all works out or it'll be 4 cell 10.5bl

[jeff clifton]

RRCI will be doing an article on the meeting on 2nd jan and have also put in some goodies to be won,

Forgot about 4cell nimh ........DOH

[Glenn Atterton]

Anyone know of any 12th / GT10 carpet racing near Tamworth on Sunday 3rd Jan? Might stay over and go there on the Sunday if it's not to far from Tamworth.

[dave allen]

can we book in on the day not quite sure whats happening yet thanks

[Peter_Lax]

Booking can be done on the day,however in an effort to help the organisation side of thing pre booking is preferred.

My recomendation to you would be - if your travelling any distance is to pre book.

[Dez82]

Is there somewhere to build cars and paint bodyshells on the day? I know a few people getting F1 cars for Christmas that would love to come and join in but might not get chance to build their cars in time :D

[Dave Treacy]

entry form printed off for 1/12th and WGT.... :)

[jeff clifton]

Hi Dez they can build their cars in the pits as for painting body shells, same as the 12th meeting outside only im afraid.

[Dez82]

OK That's cool, I'll bring my hot air gun for faster paint drying, and a tyre truer, which I guess will also have to be outside.

Is there a trophy for the fastest driver to turn up with a brand new kit still in the box? ;)

What time do the doors open Jeff please, might need some serious bench time :D

[Jon Murphy]

What does everyone think of doing something like this, pace car etc for the Tamworth meeting as I think it really makes it special, its all in the details/www.youtube.com/watch?v=MpI9rjnY4HU

[telboy]

Looks cool.

Probably run it round a bit slower though, that one looked carnage at some points. lol

[jeff clifton]

Hi Dez tyre truing will have a dedicated area in the pits, and only that area can be used,(it helps us when we come to clean up afterwards.)
Iwill be putting a notice up on race chat about mid week with final details/instuctions for the event
At the moment i think after speaking with peter and ben doors will open at about 10/30 with racing to comence at 12/30 as we are expecting a few entrys on the day. Keep an eye on the forum from Tuesday evening.

[Peter_Lax]

Due to poplar demand and time constraints on the day we will be closing entries on Christmas eve.Entries could be made on the day but only if places are available.

So if you want to enter ,i suggest you get the entries in now.

Be aware that the doors open and meeting start time are likely to be brought forward and will be confirmed later this week.

[yinkymoka]

Will these be available on the day, also what about food.?????? Are the ladies performing again.

[jeff clifton]

Due to a shortage of staff for Saturday, due to work commitments Sandra will be manning the food stall on her own, so cold food,cobs of the cheese and ham variety plus tea/coffee/chocolate and the now famous cakes will be availiable throughout the day.
Trying to sort out tables/chairs will let you now soon as poss. The school is officialy closed till new year so we have to work on it with the liesure centre staff.

[andoiwebb]

pace car sounds a great idea, do you have a suitable vehicle mr murphy? lights of flashing lights i hope

[Dez82]

I know Mark Burges has a pace car, he used it at the NEC Autosports show a few times, great if there isa huge crowd of spectators, but a bit of a time waster if it's just us the drivers there. Looks cool on a video though, gotta admit, but you have to insist all drivers behave themselves on the formation lap, so no one gets broken or a tyre chunked before the race even starts.

[Glenn Atterton]

Due to poplar demand and time constraints on the day we will be closing entries on Christmas eve. Entries could be made on the day but only if places are available.

So if you want to enter ,i suggest you get the entries in now.



entry going in post today :D

[oopster]

Anyone know of any 12th / GT10 carpet racing near Tamworth on Sunday 3rd Jan? Might stay over and go there on the Sunday if it's not to far from Tamworth.

The micros' is the next day at Tamoworth, and the Carpet Masters in Stafford not too far up the road from Tamworth, and we race lots of different things depending on the numbers.

[Peter_Lax]

Don't forget 2010 means new BRCA licence is required !

[Dez82]

Indeed Pete, good point, my new Chocolate Latte Brown 2010 BRCA License is already in my wallet, I hope everyone isn't going to rush poor Jacquie with too many last minute rush jobs!

Get 'em in the post this week people! No excuses, you can download the BRCA form here.....
http://www.brca.org/BRCA/join/2010%20Full%20member%20form.doc
and post it off with a cheque so Jacquie will be able to process them before Christmas!

[jeff clifton]

update on entries.
MAX 13 places left in F!
Max 10 places left in GT10

[Dez82]

Well I can see several people who want to do the F1 class that aren't on the entry list yet, are there some being procesed that haven't been updated yet?

I know Steve Allen, John Murphy and Andy Bignell plus a few others from Stafford and Bedworth F1 regulars are definitly up for the day, maybe Mad Pete too if he can get his car built in time! Just wish they'd get their entries in if they haven't already! Oh and sort their BRCA 2010 membrship renewels out too!

[jeff clifton]

Nothing from any of the above yet Dez

[jeff clifton]

Instructions for 2nd jan

Format 4 Qualifiers
1 Final

Doors open 10.30.......We will need as much help as possible to get set up as we are running the same set up as the 12th national but without Friday night set up so any help will be appreciated.

We have some tables but as the school is closed cannot acess enough so if you can bring a table/chair to be sure.
Pitting is in the theatre be hind the gym a table will be provided for tyre truing with power supply. Please only use this area.

Food will be availiable on the day cold cobs cakes tea/coffee/ hot chocolate catered for by the ladies of the club.

RC Circuitcars.com are sponsoring 1st place Trophys for F1 and GT10
RRCI are sponsoring Most sporting driver of the day in F!/GT10 and
best drive of the day in F1/GT10

TRRAC chocolates for concors in F!and GT10
TRRAC chocolates for 1st 2nd 3rd in all classes

Full shop support from Wim Goss of AMC

Hpefully of to bed by 18.30

NOTE.... If you are using sat nav beware the post code may take you round the back of the school where there is no entrance look out for TINKERS GREEN ROAD the entrance is of there.

[telboy]

Don't forget 2010 means new BRCA licence is required !

What if we get them sent off, but don't receive them by the 3rd?

[jeff clifton]

make sure you have proof of payment with you

[telboy]

in what form?

[hashiriya]

2 questions.

I sent my form late last week. Have you received it yet? My full name is Masaya Yumeda

I've just sent my application for BRCA2010 and sen a cheque with it so don't have proof of payment. Do I just have to hope my stuff comes back in time to race?

[Jon Murphy]

I sent my entry in at weekend, so you should have it tomorrow, and Andy bignulls was emailed to you Monday night. So could you confirm when you receive then thanks.

[andoiwebb]

Nothing from any of the above yet Dez

i emailed a complete entry form for andy bignell to the same address as i sent mine to, hope somebody has it? andy's been snowed in all week and no post working by him.

[Speedy steve]

I sent mine last weekend so it should have got to you buy know. If it doesnt turn up ill pay on the day and cancel the cheque

[Peter_Lax]

At some point after tomorrow we will confirm entries so just keep watching this space.

[Glenn Atterton]

GT10 / have I missed it in the thread somewere

5 or 6 minute heats/finals?

[jeff clifton]

5 minute heats and finals

[MarkB]

Thanks Jeff and Peter,

Sounds like a good strong entry.

And yes my shiny new BRCA membership card is packed and ready to go!

Have a great Christmas and see you on the 2nd ;-)

Cheers
Mark

[Dez82]

Looking forward to the new updated entry list, hopefully we'll have so many GT10 and F1 cars there won't be time to run supporting classes but we shall see.

Just a thought Jeff, is there any scrutineering at this event, i.e. is there a minimum weighty limit for F1, and perhaps a minimum ground clearance rule to protect the carpet?
say 1.1kg and 3mm. just a thought.

[Speedy steve]

i cant wait just painted a new shell then threw it in the bin it was so bad:'( will have to stick with the one i have for know. Will have to go shopping and try and pick up a table that will fit in my audi dont want to be sitting on the floor:D:D

[jeff clifton]

Hi Dez hadnt planned to do scrutineering as we had left the rules open to encourage entrys and to keep with the spirit of the meeting

But i will leave it up to you F1 lads to decide what you want in this respect and will support your decisions.

[NiMo]

Just had it confirmed today of my work dates over the break, 24th 26th 28th 29th 30th 31st 2nd 4th (back to normal) so no chance of making it even if I booked in late.

[Dez82]

Hi Dez hadnt planned to do scrutineering as we had left the rules open to encourage entrys and to keep with the spirit of the meeting

But i will leave it up to you F1 lads to decide what you want in this respect and will support your decisions.

OK no worries Jeff, that's cool, Open is the way to go, you only have to look at other series trying to nail down rules to see how it creates adversity and conflict.

Lets get through this one and see how it goes with no rules at all.Do you have a race referee, one thing I have found with open wheelers is that people need a little direction so they don't fight with cars a lap ahead or behind and the meeting stays a lot cleaner and friendly.

[jeff clifton]

No probs Ben is doing race control so i,m sure he will reff.

[Dez82]

Good stuff, thanks Jeff.
Any budding commentators in the club too?

[teamsnoopyracing]

Dont suppose Kris Kennedy would available for some top notch commentry, havent heard him at a race meeting for a long time, certainly not since the Ashby days.

[PDW]

Don't mind trying the Jonathan Legard bit if you lot are prepared to put up with it... ;)

[hashiriya]

I was just about to say that my experiences holding a microphone normally involes full size cars but should the situation arise, I'd be happy to help too

[telboy]

It would be nice if Mr Kennedy could pop over to do commentary.
;):)

[Dave Treacy]

Maybe we can mr "RC Racing" to do a spot...?

[Dez82]

I already asked Kris Kennedy but sadly he's already booked up with a disco job up north, shame, but yeah Maz, if you fancy grabbing the mike I'm sure that would be appreciated, I know you judge and comment on the drifting side of RC, would like to hear you talk through an F1 race, though I suspect you'll be in the A Final, so we'll be looking for someone ele on the mike for that job.

[jeff clifton]

COULD THE FOLLOWING DRIVERS ENTERED ON 2ND JAN PLEASE E-MAIL
benclifton1@btinternet
THIER DETAILS P/T CRYSTALS, BRCA No we have some of your details but not all it will enable ben to get the computer sorted

Mark Lapper,Sarah Davis, Terry Cresswell, Dave Allen,

thanks jeff

[Speedy steve]

Started getting ready today just so i dont forget anything. Got a table from B&Q yesterday so its all systems go:D

[telboy]

Got an email from jacquie saying that my menbership is on its way. :D

Is there going to be a shop on hand?
I need a voltage booster.

[NiMo]

Got an email from jacquie saying that my menbership is on its way. :D

Is there going to be a shop on hand?
I need a voltage booster.

You'd be better off with an RX pack (demon does small LiFe 6.6v one)
I snapped a chassis using a booster (the way it cuts off sucks)

[jeff clifton]

Full support from Wim at AMC for 12th ,GT10,F1 and micros on sunday

[leigh burton]

hi jeff.
If im still the only tc, could you please swap me to f1 with the same pt etc?
Thanks
Leigh

[Dez82]

Entry list has now been updated, looking like 10 heats, with over 80 entries already!
Good job the doors are now opening earlier at 10:30 with racing starting at 12-ish, I don't think we'll be out of there by 6:30 though guys!

3 heats of F1, 26 cars so far, bet that will rise to over 30 with a few booking in on the day,
2 heats of GT10 Cars, 13 so far again might rise to 20 on the day perhaps.

Fortunatly we have a support heat of Tourers, and another of Mardaves,
Plus 3 heats of 1/12th circuit cars in who obviously enjoyed their National here a couple of weeks ago!!

see here....

http://trrac.co.uk/Results/GT_FT1_Entry.htm

[jeff clifton]

Hi leigh do you still want to swap or stay in TC drop me a pm

[jeff clifton]

Just got off the phone to AMC and Wim has volenteered to put up two trophys for the concourse for F1 and GT10 on saturday.
Thanks Wim

[Dez82]

Good man, thanks Wim, I look forward to seeing his traveling AMC spares shop too, some 12th bits carry across to GT and F1 nicely!

[telboy]

Just got off the phone to AMC and Wim has volenteered to put up two trophys for the concourse for F1 and GT10 on saturday.
Thanks Wim

Damn!!!
I've just painted mine in a 'simple' colour scheme!!

:rolleyes:

[Elad43]

are there power points available ? also do i need to bring a table ?

[Dez82]

Yes we are indoors so there are power points, so bring an extension cable, and yes, bring a table, and a chair, could be a long day with 10 heats per round!

[jeff clifton]

Pitting for this event is in the school theatre.
There is ample power for everyone (83 drivers pitted in there during the 12th national with no problems)
Please use the sockets and extensions provided as this will avoid triping the cut outs.This is a tried and tested system that works. (do not take power from anywhere else)
Before anyone can set thier pits up we need to cover the floor to protect it, so if this is in progress when you arrive then please help, as you will then get to set up quicker
A limited number of tables will be availiable (unfortunately with the school shut for the holidays we only have acess to a small number, so bring a small table and chair to be safe.
A table will be provided for tyre tuing with power to it so you can set up your power supply and truer. This is the only area allowed for truing (and you are expected to clean up your own mess when finished)
Please set up tables in rows across the theatre so people will have an acess isle down both sides.
We are hoping to have an electronic heat board situated in the pitting area as we did at the 12th national and a tanoy system to keep you informed during the day as there is only1.5 minutes between each heat and once the computer starts running for the first heat it will not stop (except in emergency) so make shure you now which heat you are in and are prepared. Ithink it is 70 minutes a round so plenty of time for charging and adjustments.
There is a provisional time table on TRRAC.co.uk that we are aiming to work to (mat need to be altered depending on start time (but will be availiable on the day) so you will be able to time your charging to perfection.
Food is being provided by the ladies of the club and is situated between pits and track so no need to go outside and get wet or cold (unless you smoke and then there is one area that has been alocated by the school between two portacabins and provided with a bucket full of sand to put the embers in)
Think that pretty much covers things for now ,see you on the 2nd Jan

[Dez82]

Good stuff thanks Jeff, sounds like you have it all covered.

1.5 minutes between heats, man I need to get my head around that!
Is that from "Race Over" tone when the marshals can disapear to the beeps to kick off the next grid?

I'm guessing there are no warm up laps then...

Is there going to be an allocated trackside table where people can drop their cars and transmitters so they don't disapear off into the hall next door to unplug etc, and we get the situation where marshals are re-appearing and running across the track after the next heat has already started, please?

[jayst]

is there any practice ?

[Peter_Lax]

No practice ,insufficient time but you will have 4 rds of qualifiying and a final.

[jeff clifton]

Dez
yes
correct
yes
all of this will be explained at drivers driefing before the event
concours competition will be during drivers briefing.

worksop have run in the past with 30 seconds between heats !!!!!!!!!!!!!

[MarkB]

1.5 minutes between heats, man I need to get my head around that!
Is that from "Race Over" tone when the marshals can disapear to the beeps to kick off the next grid?

LOL Dez - I'm sure the Racecar team will make sure you've got a top quality mechanic to reduce your panic levels ;)

We've had similar turn arounds for larger outdoor tracks so don't see a major problem. Agree it won't be relaxing, but I'll take an early finish for the drive home over a long turn around between heats :D

Cheers
Mark

PS - I can ref at least one F1 heat if that would help...

[yinkymoka]

I dont mind a stint , got a bad back so not mobile at the moment.

[Dez82]

Good stuff, more volunteers to keep us all entertained, I might even have a go to get my own back if you make me laugh and crash like Kris Kennedy always used to !! :D

[PDW]

Good stuff, more volunteers to keep us all entertained, I might even have a go to get my own back if you make me laugh and crash like Kris Kennedy always used to !! :DCan I ref Dez's heat, please - I'd hate him not to feel at home!! :D

Happy to help with the refereeing if needed. Looking forward to seeing you all on Saturday.

[stevebass]

Can I ref Dez's heat, please - I'd hate him not to feel at home!! :D

pmsl :D

[Dez82]

Good to have so many experts on the case, should be some good clean racing, looking forward to it already!

Hoping the 1/12th lads will not only scrub the track up so we get more grip than we've ever had before, but also show us how gentlemen drive properly, avoiding contact at all costs and waiting politely if their mistakes costs another driver time or a position.

[PDW]

Hoping the 1/12th lads will not only scrub the track up so we get more grip than we've ever had before, but also show us how gentlemen drive properly, avoiding contact at all costs and waiting politely if their mistakes costs another driver time or a position.We'll do our best, and I believe that Porcine Airways are hoping for a take-off slot this weekend, too!! :D :D

[Dez82]

Please taxi to runway two and await clearance from the tower. :cool:

[telboy]

Do we get a reserved RRCi pit area Dez? ;)

[Dez82]

If I get there early enough, sure why not! :cool:

Remember to bring a table!

[jeff clifton]

PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU HAVE A 2010 BIEGE COLOUR BRCA MEMBERSHIP CARD FOR SATURDAY.
if you have paid via your club a have not yet recived it you will need proof of payment.
if you have paid direct ....as above
It is then at our club chairmans discretion as to if you can race.

[Peter_Lax]

Membership forms will be available at booking in !

[Dez82]

Biege? Is that a real colour? :D
I have my cappuccino coloured 2010 licence in my wallet already. See you there, can't wait!

[PDW]

Cappuccino? :eek: That's the darkest brown one could imagine!! There a bit of beige on the top, but that's the froth, not the drink... Oh, hang on, just got it... all froth... no substance... Dez's post... ;) :D :D

And a Happy New Year to you, too!!

[Dez82]

wot eva.

Wish there was somewhere to practice today, my thumbs are rusty!

Remember, no practice on Saturday guys, get booked in and be ready to rumble!

[Glenn Atterton]

Weather Report For Those Travelling

Teesside
Currently snowing and laying in gardens but road appears OK for the time being.
Mway's and other major roads should be OK for me to travel if it stays as it is.

my route is http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=Tamworth,+Staffordshire+B775LF,+UK&daddr=Billingham,+Cleveland+TS23+3SR,+UK&hl=en&geocode=&mra=ls&sll=54.622624,-1.276383&sspn=0.00841,0.019205&g=Billingham,+Cleveland+TS23+3SR,+UK&ie=UTF8&z=8

any known probs let me know please

What's the picture like from were you have to travel?

[Dez82]

Finer and dry in the midlands, just frosty.

[telboy]

Covering of snow here, but it won't stop me coming down to race!:D

I have my BRCA card, Jacquie is a miracle worker. Very much appreciate the work at silly times of the year.:)

[Speedy steve]

All ready to go cant wait!:D

[stok217]

Just a light sprinkle has just passed over so its looking fine on the M6 M42 A5 ect so see you there.

[Dez82]

Well done to the Tamworth Crew for Yesterday, good to be out of the cold!

Cheers to Jeff, Pete, Paul, Ben and everyone associated with the club, thanks to Wim for the AMC shop, and everyone that made it a special event.

Nice to see so many F1 cars come together with so many different ideas, and the high grip level certainly caught most of us out! Ouch!

Man the GT10 were looking good, and at least with a shell on they didn't get tangled up so much as the open wheeled F1 cars on what is a 1/12th circuit, just a little too narrow in places for the F1's to make it a clean race.

[andoiwebb]

any results up yet?

[Dez82]

I'm sure they will be up on the TRRAC web site very soon.

[telboy]

Yep, thanks to all the guys at Tamworth. Shame about the little delay, but hey, things happen. :)

it was great to see the F1's back again.
I had a reasonable day, Q6 and running 2nd in the A final for a while before I got punted into the barrier lapping another car, which ended up stripping the splines on the servo saver. Then the car wouldn't centre up properly or turn left...and at those speeds, it wasn't good to go down the straight with a car that didn't go straight. So I pulled it off before I ruined someone elses race or hurt someone.
But MAN!!! The grip roll was a killer!!! lol

At least I won concours! :)
Sorry to the guy with the Williams replica, that was mint! But I've had that happen to me MANY times in the past, producing an absolutely beautiful shell, only to beat by someone that did a one colour job and put some stickers on it....at least mine was 3 colours with stickers. :p
You have to remember with concours, its wht the judge likes, not necesarily how good the paint job is.

[andoiwebb]

Still no results, are they coming soon? I want to see my fastest crash.

[Glenn Atterton]

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But MAN!!! The grip roll was a killer!!! lol


I was expecting to suffer in GT10 running large foams, 60mm f / 61mm r, 4mm ride height but never found any :confused:

I ran no addy on the front with the tyre wall superglued and full addy on the rears. Took 1 to 2 laps for the front's to come in but it wasn't serious understeer.

Did see plenty of GT10 tip over though :D

[Dez82]

Running CA around the outside wall of the front tyres seems like a crazy solution but I've seen lots doing just that, and it works.
I'd rather run slightly harder tyres and limit steering lock, so that if I need more steering I can dial it back in.
On my F109 I ran some Gecko foams to test them, 30 shore Mardave doughnuts front, 27 shore 1/12th dougnuts rear and it was stable all weekend with no additives at all.

[MarkB]

Thanks to Ben, Pete, Jeff and the Tamworth crew for getting the meeting together. The wide range of classes worked surprisingly well together, and were a great way to get back into racing after the festive layoff.

As Dez mentioned the GT10s were great to drive around what was the Tamworth 12th National circuit. Passing took careful planning, and the grip levels were the highest I've seen racing GT10s.

I'll post my 10R5 set up when I'm next back home. It was an interesting mix of US high grip setups from Vegas and the US team drivers, plus some lessons we've learned racing the 12R5 in the UK. Given the gear ratio and set up was an educated guess, it all worked very well from round 1 and the only change needed was additive timings.

I didn't have to resort to CA glue on the outside of the front tyres. The Jaco Lilac tyres gave great grip and have very little wear, so I could afford to run them pretty small. Still not as small as we did in Vegas though :rolleyes:

We worked out after Round 3 that rather than grip roll, my car was sliding over raised tape then biting when the tyres got back onto grip and carpet. Only happened on one corner and like a bike racing high side. Impressive :cool:

All in all I felt I didn't get the best out of the car in qualifying, but was pleased with 2nd in the final.

Having watched the F1 heats I saw more cars suffer from increase grip levels and rolling over. What we'd found in other classes is with lots of additive in the carpet tyres will pick up grip as you run around. So even a foam without additive at the start will get more grip and additive. CA glue is one of a number set up changes to cope, or adopt a very careful driving style.

Cheers,
Mark

[Glenn Atterton]

I'd rather run slightly harder tyres and limit steering lock, so that if I need more steering I can dial it back in.




I didn't have to resort to CA glue on the outside of the front tyres. The Jaco Lilac tyres gave great grip and have very little wear,


I only used the BRS spec tyre for the event, 2 fronts / rears, changed for each run. Also have Jaco spec but they didn't leave the pit box.