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jcb 18-04-2012 11:54 AM

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Originally Posted by jimbobr5turbo (Post 645479)
Thanks for that, last year the track was really nice, old school:thumbsup: What tyres were you using at the shakedown?


Tires are a tricky one, the safe bet would be

Dry: Schmacher Yellow Mini Spikes, if you want less steering you could try a stagger rib on the front also in yellow.

Wet: Ballistic Buggy Spikes in Green on the rear and Schumacher Green mini spikes on the front.


I'm also liking the Dboots Multibyte at the moment which seems to work well on most surfaces in most conditions from dry dusty grass to soaking astro. Although from memory I don't think they were as good as a ballistic green on wet grass.



Feel free to come and ask on Sunday if you're unsure.

jimbobr5turbo 18-04-2012 01:12 PM

[QUOTE=jcb;645493]Tires are a tricky one, the safe bet would be

Dry: Schmacher Yellow Mini Spikes, if you want less steering you could try a stagger rib on the front also in yellow.

Wet: Ballistic Buggy Spikes in Green on the rear and Schumacher Green mini spikes on the front.


I'm also liking the Dboots Multibyte at the moment which seems to work well on most surfaces in most conditions from dry dusty grass to soaking astro. Although from memory I don't think they were as good as a ballistic green on wet grass.



Feel free to come and ask on Sunday if you're unsure.





Thanks for the tips. That's what I was thinking pretty much. I find the multibytes don't have the side bite on grass, but when the track is torn up they perform better, possibly, than schumachers. Probably start with ballistics, then see what the weather and 50+ cars do to the track :o

The jumps astro/carpet covered I take it?

jcb 18-04-2012 02:36 PM

The jumps were all dirt when I went. I think they had plans to do something with them.

I reckon you should try a wider and higher profile foam in the Dboots if you are suffering with sidebite ;) Mr 'O' Racing make some great ones :thumbsup:


If it's wet I'd start with Ballisitics, if it's dry start with Schumacher Mini Spikes in Yellow compound. Ballistics in the dry dont give much grip as the spikes move about too much in my opinion and the flatter profile gives little sidebite.

A.R.C Raceway 18-04-2012 04:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Juttie (Post 645212)
There is a rostrum you can see it from the A12 its not very big so will be cosy:lol:

is proper tight. will need to keep up strict diet and forget that extra fry up for breakfast. will hold 8 but 10 will be proper queeze. were spoilt at broughton with their proper installation.:thumbsup:

jcb 18-04-2012 04:49 PM

sounds to me like rule 15.32 will be a good one to remember.

jimbobr5turbo 18-04-2012 04:54 PM

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Originally Posted by jcb (Post 645604)
sounds to me like rule 15.32 will be a good one to remember.


Red dwarf quote??

jcb 18-04-2012 04:55 PM

:confused:


read the BRCA rule book it's in there!!

jimbobr5turbo 18-04-2012 05:14 PM

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Originally Posted by jcb (Post 645609)
:confused:


read the BRCA rule book it's in there!!

Ok, but it'd be quicker if you share it with us:thumbsup:

Zipper 18-04-2012 05:17 PM

Drivers can choose their position on the rostrum, based on their qualifying positions.

craigwoods 18-04-2012 08:39 PM

Some additional info....

Gates will be open from 8am if anyone wants to be there really early but it will be closed track. No practice will be allowed.

We are aiming for Drivers Breifing at around 9:30am, With the first heat starting at 9:45am.

As I mentioned before, there will be plenty of room on the Rostrum. The track has not changed much since the shakedown meeting. We have made some minor changes this evening and will be working on the track on Saturday prior to the meeting on Sunday...

Photo below, Isnt great but gives you some idea of what it is like currently...

http://img833.imageshack.us/img833/3752/cmccoffrd.jpg
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racingdwarf 19-04-2012 03:35 PM

Just to depress you all,, weather looks poo:eh?:

is that no practice at all? as thats how it reads:confused:

No. 46 19-04-2012 03:54 PM

Believe so, we ran a no practice policy at coastal to minimise the deteriation of the track in the conditions before the racing commenced, and so that the meeting could start quicker, and so that there is no fighting for space on the rostrum. Same for everyone then.

racingdwarf 19-04-2012 04:38 PM

ok lay in and get there for 9.25am then:D.

So has the track had a heavy roll since the warmup meeting?

jcb 19-04-2012 05:04 PM

Shame there won't be any practice, lets hope I put that diff in the right way round!!!

I can understand wanting to get going though and then hopefully avoid the heavy showers.

jimbobr5turbo 19-04-2012 05:07 PM

Shame about the practice, but with the ammount of cars and with 6 rounds of racing, a good idea. 3 mins of heat order practice would be nice, with a quick changeover, it wouldn't take long.

Has anyone got any concerns (other than me) about the crossover T-bone possibilities? We run one at MERCC and it has a mesh bridge section, so quite safe really.

jcb 19-04-2012 05:15 PM

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Originally Posted by jimbobr5turbo (Post 646000)
Shame about the practice, but with the ammount of cars and with 6 rounds of racing, a good idea. 3 mins of heat order practice would be nice, with a quick changeover, it wouldn't take long.

Has anyone got any concerns (other than me) about the crossover T-bone possibilities? We run one at MERCC and it has a mesh bridge section, so quite safe really.

There was talk about the cross over when we visited earlier in the year and the club were going to do something about the take off ramp I think.

jimbobr5turbo 19-04-2012 05:24 PM

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Originally Posted by jcb (Post 646005)
There was talk about the cross over when we visited earlier in the year and the club were going to do something about the take off ramp I think.

Not just me, phew! Looks a fun track, bet we all want to beat the weather and get on with it asap, then home for the F1 on sky HD :thumbsup:or BBC for the peasants:lol:

B4 Sloth 19-04-2012 08:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by craigwoods (Post 645688)
Some additional info....

Gates will be open from 8am if anyone wants to be there really early but it will be closed track. No practice will be allowed.

We are aiming for Drivers Breifing at around 9:30am, With the first heat starting at 9:45am.

As I mentioned before, there will be plenty of room on the Rostrum. The track has not changed much since the shakedown meeting. We have made some minor changes this evening and will be working on the track on Saturday prior to the meeting on Sunday...

Photo below, Isnt great but gives you some idea of what it is like currently...

http://img833.imageshack.us/img833/3752/cmccoffrd.jpg
Uploaded with ImageShack.us

Track looks good.....apart from the fact that it already looks very wet:thumbdown:
Is it as wet as it looks?

racingdwarf 19-04-2012 08:50 PM

I must say having driven the track I'm not sold on the cross over for more than one reason.

also I hope the double at the back has had some love.:lol:

Looks just as when we raced on it, but more worn

Dufty07 19-04-2012 08:53 PM

mmmm
 
will my buggy run o.k if i put a condom over it.!!?(to keep it clean):woot: (not insert... I know you were thinking it you pervert.)
How about if it rains, WE run instead of the buggys, Ill bring my wellies...:D
The jump on the cross over was more like a plummit, there was no concave to give you lift last time, just a 45 deg. take off right on a corner. They may have shaped it better now but it looks the same in the photo.


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