Suggestions ???
 

Having just competed in my first 2wd national ( and wet ) event and having a great days racing despite the conditions i have a few ideas and questions on the formation of the heat grids for national rounds.
How are they done ?
I would like suggest, where there is more than one qualifying grid for a class. 1, a practice run and then drivers seeded accordingly. 2, an open draw, or 3, another way would be to be gridded in your heat on receipt of entry that might also have the effect of encouraging earlier entries.
I would also say thanks to all who competed on the day and the committee for doing a great job in the conditions running a successful event.:thumbsup:

Seeding for the 1st National Round should be done using the results from the previous year. As your class is new for 2011 we dont have rankings to go by. So for Round 2 what should happens is drivers are seeded/rank based on the results from round 1 and you will be seeded accordingly for the second National meeting. Heats the next day are sorted using rankings to sort you in your heat.

Hi Ivan,
Yeah, you were held up all day in the slow heat :mad: fair play to you for not loosing your rag over it. I know within the DMCC we are addressing this problem with the introduction of the seeding system last year and constant scrutiny of it so that it can be improved/developed as the club grows.

The nature of the RCCAOI is not as progressive, partially because up to this year they only ran 2 events a year (6 this year) meaning that motivation to develope the rule book is low, and partially because up to this year the events were only a formality to decide who was going to the euros/worlds - there was no clubman class previously.

If I was involved in the RCCAOI, and I won't be until my (and current committee's) plan for the rebirth of the DMCC is complete, I would introduce several rulings to advance level of competition in the championship....

1. Euros and Worlds places should be limited to F1 and F2 drivers as per the DMCC rulebook. This means that top drivers will have to put together a minimum of a 2-year plan to qualify for these meetings. And means that we can invite UK/Euro drivers to the event without the risk of it being "hijacked".

2. All drivers should be given an ability grading in their class based on results from thier club championship meetings. Winner 100pts, 2nd 99pts etc etc - this means that all RCCAOI heats can be seeded without prior participation in the championship in previous years. (And will sort your problem)

4. The RCCAOI should introduce a clubman class in each section - 1/8th, 1/10th, onroad, offroad - and then select a "Novice of the Year" with a big hoo-haa and fanfair - maybe sponsor a trip away for him.... this will show that we are proactive in Ireland and not awaiting instructions from the mothership (BRCA/EFRA) - as has been the case for the last 30 years.....

Just some thoughts

Will check out my previous post , dont mind the f1 f2 stuff, it is in the Handbook for the RCCAOI if its required.

:thumbsup: Clubman Class :thumbsup: Like :thumbsup:

Round 2 of the 4wd RCCAOI National Championship is this Sunday from 10.30am in Griffeen Valley, Lucan.

There is also 2wd club racing on the same day.
See you all there.

But don't forget we'll be there from 9am to get the track etc set-up!!

MiCk B. :-)

I'll do my best to be there as close to 9 as possible.
Was there a new track laid since the 2wd round?

Not really ,you just need a hovercraft instead of a car and you`l be ok !!!!!:thumbsup:

R.C.C.A.O.I 4wd Championship Round 2 - 26th June 2011
1st. William White - Losi XX4
2nd. Michael Bolger - Associated B44
3rd. Tony Kavanagh - Assocated B44
Michael Bolger leads the championship with 2 x 2nd places with Tony Kavanagh 2nd with 2 x 3rd places. Derek McCloskey and William have a single win each. Should be a spectacular final round on September 4th.

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ROUND 2 of the 2wd National Championship is this Sunday in Griffeen Valley, Lucan , Co. Dublin.

All available club members required for setup at 9am.
Track opens for practice at 10.30am
Booking in closes at 11am
Track closes at 11.30am

4 heats and 2 finals for all.

just like to say had a great days racing.congratulations to derek on winning the championship,its well deserved.also like to say thanks to lads who made the journey from the north,hope everyone enjoyed the day

Really enjoyed today's racing, was well worth the trip. See you all again soon. :thumbsup:

The Final 4wd national round of the year is this Sunday - 4th September.

Michael Bolger leads the championship with 2 x 2nd places
Tony Kavanagh is second with 2 x 3rd places
William White and Derek McCloskey have a win each.


The track is not open on Saturday.
Club members should arrive at 9am to help get setup in time for 10.30am open practice.
Non-club member racers should arrive by close of booking-in at 11am.
There will be non-championship 2wd racing also on the day.

See you all there :thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup:

Where do I find the results from the previous rounds?

They should be up later in the week. There is a backlog of updates due and I hope to get them all done this week. Will you be down on Sunday?

Yes, all being well, I will be down. Looking forward to it. Be the first time out with the new car.:thumbsup:

Standings going into the last round on Sunday.

Overall R1 R2 R3 Best 2 of 3
1 Michael Bolger 99 99 0 198
2 Tony Kavanagh 98 98 0 196
3 Michael O'Leary 96 97 0 193
4 Derek McCloskey 100 0 0 100
5 William White 0 100 0 100
6 Nigel Dungan 97 0 0 97
7 John Dungan 95 0 0 95

4wd Clubman. Overall
Overall R1 R2 R3 Best 2 of 3
1 Ian Hunter 99 100 0 199
2 Ivan Thompson 100 98 0 198
3 Eoin Keating 98 99 0 197
4 Lee McGuire 97 97 0 194

Both Championships are wide open!! Best of luck to all

Weather is looking very mixed on Sunday.... :bored::bored::bored::bored:

Nice way to say its going to piss!!:woot: