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Smartalec 04-10-2011 08:08 PM
Any reason why turf ripper tyres were chosen above minipins?

robelmes 04-10-2011 08:09 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by MK Racing (Post 562558)
Sorry for the delay with the update, things have taken longer than expected...

The Venue has now been confirmed, Newbury RC club are letting us use there venue as we did in 2007/8 :thumbsup:

The date has been confirmed, 2wd will be Saturday 19th November & 4wd will be Sunday 20th November.

We will be running a control tyres, these will be Fastrax Turf Rippers (Front & Rear) a full set (front & rear) is included with your entry.

Entry fee will be £15 per class, the web site should be up early next week & you will be able to book in via this site & pay by Paypal.

Neil from SHRCCC is helping with the Admin & running of this event, also Rob Rasey & Tony Truman will be running race control & the event will be covered on TTRC Live :thumbsup:

A full time table will be on the web site, we will be running 1 round of practice, followed by 4 rounds of Quali (round by round), Finals for all & 3 leg A.

We will also be running an Under 16's Final & an Over 35's Final each day, the top 10 from each age group will qualify for these finals but any one who has made the A will be excluded.

Marc
Turf Rippers:o this is indoors isnt it:confused:

robelmes 04-10-2011 08:11 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Smartalec (Post 562709)
Any reason why turf ripper tyres were chosen above minipins?
Marcs got too many off them he cant sell!

Dudders 04-10-2011 08:12 PM
I use mini spikes indoors last year and so did Alec, they work just as good, if not better (:confused:) than mini pins as IMHO they are more reliable and constant.

Tyre choice will be part of the sponsorship pack for the event :thumbsup:

PaulUpton 04-10-2011 08:17 PM
Schumacher yellow mini spikes are okay on high grip carpet i certainly wouldn't want to use a harder compound tyre on carpet/slippy floor.

Mini pins all the way in my eyes

Dudders 04-10-2011 08:20 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by PaulUpton (Post 562717)
Mini pins all the way in my eyes
Even at a regional on Astro :woot:

PaulUpton 04-10-2011 08:24 PM
If it means TQ'ing a round and qualifying 2nd then yes. :thumbsup: Top 2 that day were both on pins :woot:

JCJC 04-10-2011 08:25 PM
You can find direction to the Newbury club on the

The Mid-South Map

Its the old greenham common army base, now a trading estate, ample (careful where) parking and and the New Greenham Tandoori across the road.

Zoom in on the map and the pin is outside the ballroom.

robelmes 04-10-2011 08:26 PM
has anyone tried turf rippers on carpet/wood?

PaulUpton 04-10-2011 08:28 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by robelmes (Post 562725)
has anyone tried turf rippers on carpet/wood?
I tried them at moto arena which was carpet/tarmac. It was drivable but hard.

Dudders 04-10-2011 08:29 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by robelmes (Post 562725)
has anyone tried turf rippers on carpet/wood?
I have loads of Fastrax still on my B4.1 wheels from the SHRCCC Fastrax GP 2011 :thumbsup:... lets try Thursday!!!

Dudders 04-10-2011 08:30 PM
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Originally Posted by JCJC (Post 562724)
and the New Greenham Tandoori across the road.
That be where we'll be on Saturday evening before bedding down :thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup:

robelmes 04-10-2011 08:31 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Dudders (Post 562729)
I have loads of Fastrax still on my B4.1 wheels from the SHRCCC Fastrax GP 2011 :thumbsup:... lets try Thursday!!!
your on:thumbsup:i still have mine for my 22

ceejay21 04-10-2011 08:41 PM
sounds like its gonna be great! hope i can get all of my kit in time for it :thumbsup: what do the tuft rippers last like? ive never tried them

jlucas 04-10-2011 08:59 PM
where do i book in?
turf rippers thursday I think!

Smartalec 04-10-2011 09:06 PM
Whoever attends, good luck with Turf Rippers on any slippy sections :cry:

Dudders 04-10-2011 09:14 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by jlucas (Post 562749)
where do i book in?
turf rippers thursday I think!
Booking in will be open towards the end of the week via paypal and bank transfers :thumbsup:

jlucas 04-10-2011 09:25 PM
Well I'm in 2 and 4wd

Deano577 04-10-2011 09:37 PM
I'm in sounds good

jamiew 04-10-2011 09:38 PM
might be heading down from scotland for this with a few mates.

Is there a noobie class dont want to turn up and embarace myself:D

Jamie.T 04-10-2011 09:46 PM
I tried turf rippers last year on my 4wd indoors and they were awefull. Even with additive they were still like drift car tyres.lol

Jamie.T 04-10-2011 09:48 PM
Double post.

chuckie stella 04-10-2011 10:04 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by PaulUpton (Post 562722)
If it means TQ'ing a round and qualifying 2nd then yes. :thumbsup: Top 2 that day were both on pins :woot:
Did you finish 10th? :woot:

chuckie stella 04-10-2011 10:12 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Smartalec (Post 562756)
Whoever attends, good luck with Turf Rippers on any slippy sections :cry:
Oh Alec, is your back still playing up mate cause you're doing some serious moaning just lately!! :)
The reasons for choosing these tyres are obvious in my opinion. The tyre market is larger than just one company and everyone will be on the same tyre so its down to the driver anyway.
Just come along, enjoy yourself, have a moan, eat some stag chilli and have a laugh!!! Don't say you'll never use the tyres again cause it would appear that many clubs are deciding to run these tyres!:thumbsup:

Dudders 04-10-2011 10:16 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by chuckie stella (Post 562802)
Oh Alec, is your back still playing up mate cause you're doing some serious moaning just lately!! :)
The reasons for choosing these tyres are obvious in my opinion. The tyre market is larger than just one company and everyone will be on the same tyre so its down to the driver anyway.
Just come along, enjoy yourself, have a moan, eat some stag chilli and have a laugh!!! Don't say you'll never use the tyres again cause it would appear that many clubs are deciding to run these tyres!:thumbsup:
Alec is a typical grumpy fisherman!!!

Smartalec 05-10-2011 05:23 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by chuckie stella (Post 562802)
Oh Alec, is your back still playing up mate cause you're doing some serious moaning just lately!! :)
The reasons for choosing these tyres are obvious in my opinion. The tyre market is larger than just one company and everyone will be on the same tyre so its down to the driver anyway.
Just come along, enjoy yourself, have a moan, eat some stag chilli and have a laugh!!! Don't say you'll never use the tyres again cause it would appear that many clubs are deciding to run these tyres!:thumbsup:
I've no problem using different tyres, Schumacher, Ballistics, Proline OR TURF RIPPERS, .........BUT surely you use the best tyre for the surface you are racing on???? And of course you are correct, it's the same for everyone and all down to the driving. The same drivers will win whatever tyres they use, it's only the lower drivers that will struggle ........... But they are the ones who keep the clubs going week in week out, not the top drivers!!!!

I don't think I ever mentioned in any of my posts that 'I'll never use the tyres again' , the only club I know who have used them as the nominated tyre was your Silverstone club for the F2 event and most people there used Ballistics!!!

I certainly haven't been to anywhere that uses them (indoors) to good effect, but, as I say, good luck to those that want to :thumbsup:

I'm sure your new sponsor CML will supply you plenty of them as they are the distributor ;):D

Smartalec 05-10-2011 05:25 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Dudders (Post 562806)
Alec is a typical grumpy fisherman!!!
This is very true, I'm always grumpy as I catch nothing :lol:

RudeTony 05-10-2011 06:55 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Smartalec (Post 562836)
the only club I know who have used them as the nominated tyre was your Silverstone club for the F2 event and most people there used Ballistics!!!

Alec, I love you to death but always speak facts - I used turf rippers all day at the F2s and finished second only to Tony Truman and I obviously thought they were better than Ballistics.

The tyres are fine and will work and will last and we get them free in our entry and it's the same for everyone and yes it's the sponsors of the event tyre.

I personally hope they don't grip as much and would prefer it to frip rolling everywhere - this way you can also leave your buggies with a outside set up that generates grip rather than trying to loose grip.

i think it's a good choice, especially as it's free - LOL

Smartalec 05-10-2011 07:05 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by RudeTony (Post 562846)
Alec, I love you to death but always speak facts - I used turf rippers all day at the F2s and finished second only to Tony Truman and I obviously thought they were better than Ballistics.

The tyres are fine and will work and will last and we get them free in our entry and it's the same for everyone and yes it's the sponsors of the event tyre.

I personally hope they don't grip as much and would prefer it to frip rolling everywhere - this way you can also leave your buggies with a outside set up that generates grip rather than trying to loose grip.

i think it's a good choice, especially as it's free - LOL
I did say MOST people used ballistics, not all .............. What did Tony Truman use? :D

RudeTony 05-10-2011 07:09 AM
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Originally Posted by Smartalec (Post 562848)
I did say MOST people used ballistics, not all .............. What did Tony Truman use? :D
I don't know what TT used and it doesn't matter as 2nd at the event and winning the last leg says one of two things.
Either the tyre was really good or I am fantastic.
I thing it was the tyres though mate - LOL

Get your arse booked in - it's better than fishing - LOL

Chris Green 05-10-2011 07:29 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Chris Green (Post 562608)
Sounds great! Glad things are progressing well.

I don't know anything about these control tyres. What is their wear rate like? How many sets am I likely to need for the days racing on a 4wd?

Thanks
Hi all,

I think my question got lost amongst all the recent "banter". Can anyone advise?

MK Racing 05-10-2011 07:35 AM
Chris,
The tyres wear well, the set you get given should last the day :thumbsup:

So nice cheap racing!

Marc

PaulUpton 05-10-2011 07:41 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Chris Green (Post 562858)
Hi all,

I think my question got lost amongst all the recent "banter". Can anyone advise?
I think they are being tested indoors on Thursday by Neil and a few others. I used them at the F2's and there wasnt much wear at all but that was running on a high grip track.

Adam F 05-10-2011 08:16 AM
Cant wait! £15 including tyres is great!!

Just hope I get in.......

MK Racing 05-10-2011 08:31 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by x313 (Post 562873)
Cant wait! £15 including tyres is great!!

Just hope I get in.......
Should not be a problem, payment with entry will secure place:thumbsup:
Hopefully site will be live by the weekend, we will post on here as soon as it goes live.

Marc

Smartalec 05-10-2011 08:46 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by RudeTony (Post 562851)
I don't know what TT used and it doesn't matter as 2nd at the event and winning the last leg says one of two things.
Either the tyre was really good or I am fantastic.
I thing it was the tyres though mate - LOL

Get your arse booked in - it's better than fishing - LOL
Talking of fishing, how are you getting on with the pike-ys :lol:

RudeTony 05-10-2011 08:48 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Smartalec (Post 562894)
Talking of fishing, how are you getting on with the pike-ys :lol:
Nothing since mate but I have promised myself that they will go to hospital while i go to prison.....:(

jamiew 05-10-2011 09:45 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by jamiew (Post 562776)
might be heading down from scotland for this with a few mates.

Is there a noobie class dont want to turn up and embarace myself:D

my post got lost 2 lol is there much novices attending or is this a more been racing for years thing :D

MK Racing 05-10-2011 09:51 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by jamiew (Post 562906)
my post got lost 2 lol is there much novices attending or is this a more been racing for years thing :D
Jamie,
It is open to all :thumbsup: we hope to have some of the top uk drivers there but it will mainly be club racers, some will have been racing for year & some just a few months.

The main aim of this event is FUN! Plus with the hand out tyre, it will not be about who spends the most on tyres :woot:

Marc

mikeyscott 05-10-2011 09:55 AM
Sounds like I'll stand a chance of being out of the bottom final :woot:

Neil, will check with the wife tonight (time it when she's in a good mood as she's away horse riding this weekend :) )


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