Broxtowe wednesday nights off road
 

Broxtowe Model Car Club held there first mid week off road meeting today on a multisurface track using the permanent tarmac track with astro laid down, jumps, and incorporating some grass. Despite having shite weather all day there was a very good turn out and the rain held off long enough to run practice and nearly 3 rounds of racing. Track was really good despite not being able to use all the available grass due to the wetness. Meetings will be on every wednesday from now so if your looking for some mid week racing then it is definatly worth the visit.:thumbsup:

any pics?

what time do they start on a wed?

Blimey, I'm surprised the rain held off. Over our office in Mansfield its been pretty torential most of the time since lunch, so I didn't bother schlepping down for a look-see at the track. Soz.

No pics unfortunatly. Gates open at 6pm Tel with racing under way by about 7ish.

No pics, will take a video next week.:thumbsup:

Gates open at 6, think racing got under way for about 7 or just before, can't remember the adsact time was to busy eating my supper.:lol:

Old Bizzle beat me to it again...:woot::woot::woot:

Started about ten to seven as thats when I went home :)

The track looked good and is well worth going for some mid week racing. I will be there next week :thumbsup:

So what was the tyre wear like then guys?

Rob, tyre wear was heavy tbh but they didn't use the large grass area in the centre of the track due to it being to wet. When we are able to use that part on sunny summer evenings (fingers crossed) it should cut down on having to use as much tarmac.

Its never going to be ideal from a tyre wear point of view but it is ideal for a bit of mid week practice.

PS nice one for the shell, looks all good mate :thumbsup:

Need to get some Me-or stiuckers done for it :)

Sounds a plan our kid :thumbsup:

now you ve done it ya gonna make me give up the dave racing and come to broxtowe every week are nt you ///// can i have some stickers /////:eh?:see ya sunday dudes

Weathers looking real good for tommorrow folks so remember to get down to Broxtowe for some mid week racing!:thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup:

b there 2nite lads so get your bumpers ready :thumbsup:

Simon Fine Weather Racer Smith!!! :p:p:p Cant make it tonight :thumbdown: Will try and get down for a hour late on :thumbsup:

I'll be there. Only bringing the B4 though, can't find time to rebuild the Durga's rear diff (after Mr Brooks did some "stress-testing" at the last indoor round).

Might have 5 minutes ragging the Mini round too :thumbsup:

Great turnout tonight! About 35 for a midweek meeting!:thumbsup:

Well I raced tonight and really enjoyed it. No tyre wear at all :)

thats a good turn out sound s like you guys had a great meetin wish i was there are you planning on any weekend meeting s guys :Dhint hint

8th of June sounds good, are you planning on having a full summer series?

Another great turnout tonight and 4 full rounds of racing plus parctice! Just wish I could get round without binning it!:mad: Your goin down next week Sharpy! :p

Yep another great nights racing.:thumbsup:

Next week goin down Mr Bizzle? hmm, will that be the same evening i'll see a pink pig fly over yonder? :p:p:p

now now lads, play nicely :lol:

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lol:lol:

So there's my flying pigs, so what is it i'll see flying through the air on Wednesday night then? Hmm.... thats it!! Your B4 when you bin it again. :lol::lol::p:p:p

has anyone got some pics yet?

Hi mate, sorry forgot to take the old camcorder. Will take it this week and get some vids posted. :thumbsup:

look forward to seeing pics and or video :)

sweet, hopefully I will get down (well up) to some meetings this year, once ive passed my driving test :thumbsup:

Another good night! Thought the track was good tonight!

For those that have been asking and those who havnt been yet Im just uploading a video now. Will post link shortly!

Here you are folks!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HDiJc11CXK8

nice video mate shame you only perfect shot of my car going round the sweeper was when i missed the jump by sneaking up the inside :woot:

I don't know John, missing the ramp, you wouldn't catch me doing a thing like that! :woot:

Have had a thought in regards of tyre wear, there is very little tarmac on the infield (if any) but it seems to be the straight thats the killer. A question for Alan, Andy, Johno or somebody from the club who racers up at Greasly and may be in the know. Is there a old role of carpet knocking about? If we could have a role on the straight it would make the track a lot more freindly on tyres. ;)

Of course we could just rip up the tarmac and astroturf it all :thumbsup:

While I think about it has anybody got any pictures from the club nights that we can put up on the site?

Felicty!! Ow Felicity!!!:wub

i have some nice shots rob, ill sort them out later mate

Have had a thought in regards of tyre wear, there is very little tarmac on the infield (if any) but it seems to be the straight thats the killer. A question for Alan, Andy, Johno or somebody from the club who racers up at Greasly and may be in the know. Is there a old role of carpet knocking about? If we could have a role on the straight it would make the track a lot more freindly on tyres. ;)[QUOTE]

if when you start your runs you dont start on the edge of the astroturf to be closer to the loop then wheelspin all the way down the start straight on the first lap is a major factor every other lap you are at half speed
if you start a bi further back it may help

John, I agree that starting further back may help a bit but think doing 20 laps just on the straight is killer enough. A role of carpet or more astro really would solve all.

And I can't help but feel if the straight was covered and if more track markings were used the track would be more than good enough to hold a regional on it. (please note this is only an opinion and not an offical word, last time I said this there were rumours going around that the regional was being held on it :lol:) Do others agree?

one of the problems is that after there last run most drivers make a sharp exit and the astro is heavy
ill be the first to say i could do more but its a long day when you have a physical job and the idea of running the track was for the ease of set up and pack away
dont get me wrong with more astro we would have more track options and less tyre wear but its down to us to put in the effort if we want it as its the members club eg members at work parties