Racing meetings on 24th Feb and 3rd March.
 

Obviously the news of Rogers sad passing has been a shock to all of us.

Roger was extremely dedicated to Bury Metro, and he'd already said to me ages back that part of the reason for expanding the committee was to ensure the club would continue without him.

Therefore I feel that it is vitally important that Bury Metro lives on to continue Roger's legacy.

However Roger was the very heart of the club, and is not someone we can simply replace. The club is going to need to decide how it is gong to move forwards whilst preserving Rogers memory. But that is the sort of thing that needs to be decided after Rogers funeral. Now is the time for mourning not discussions.

For that reason Darren and I have decided we are cancelling this weekends meeting at Goshen. Whilst I would have been operating race control all the equipment is at Rogers house and now is not an appropriate time to be collecting it.

Likewise we feel that it is unlikely that the Counthill meeting on the 3rd will go ahead either.

What will be needed soon is an EGM to decide how the club will continue to operate without the man who basically ran every aspect of the club singlehandedly. Roger can never truly be replaced, and its likely to take 2-3 other people to do all the things he did by himself such was his dedication to the club.

We owe it to Roger to keep Bury Metro going, and growing, but for now we need to pause to mourn the loss of someone who personified the club. To many Roger was Bury Metro.

I hope everyone understands our decision.

Yep, Thats the right decision.

racing at goshen
 

Hi to all. I agree with Si. Now is not the time to be running the next couple of meetings, and I would just like to say Si "WELL SAID". We deffo need an egm, just let me know when and were. I hope some of the clubs members are aible to attend and put some of thier veiws forward on how we can move forward in Rogers memory.
Speek soon
Big Mark.

I'll be there at the EGM

I also think at some point a memorial race would be a good idea and I think it would attract A LOT of drivers including many big names as roger has influenced many of those now top drivers down the years. Obviuosly after his funeral but I think a memorial event in the spring/summer could be very successful and maybe proceeds could go to a charity of the families choice. Just an idea

Already being considered Gavin.

Keep us posted on that idea guys - I can think of a few at YORCC who'd like to come over and pay our respects.

Well said Si
Totally agree I will be at the Agm , Rog has shown us how to do it for years now we must continue
All I can add is I think we need more than a memorial race
How about a nice bench sat next to the track with a shines brass plaque
A permanent reminder of the man who's dedication to to the club and its members will not be forgotten

Or both?

definately agree there gavin
both
im gonna miss rog and im not the only one for sure
but a race a bench a big photo anything really that helps keep his memory going gets a big thumbs up from me

Don't see how a bench would work as you wouldn't be able to see the track while st on it. Probably a plaque or something would be better

Or maybe a part of the track after him, like the first turn at the end of the straight? Or the doubles or table top?

I did think of a section of the track.

Better still, but longer term we had been considering a new race control building/rostrum which really should be named after him if its built.

think a meeting is needed,last thing roger would have wanted was the club to spiral out of control. im there every week like most others to help
best leave the racing a few weeks out of respect, then get organised

Just a thought but what about altering the name of the club, in memory of Roger??

Yes si, name the new rostrum after him or even the current one with a roof

Spot on Si. Could the EGM take place at a weekend and not a week night so we all have a chance of attending?

We were thinking Sunday 10th March, at the track but its not been organised yet.

This all makes sense. However i'd be happy enough to open up for a practice session this Sunday if people want some track time? We have all the new jumps to try out.

Also Si, you're not on your own with race control, Roger showed me how to do it and i still have the old laptop to practice on. I'm sure there would be hiccups. but i'm happy enough that i can run a meeting on my own if it comes to it.

Im also upto speed on race control.

I think all racing of any sort need to be put on hold as per Si's first post.

Running races isn't the issue though. Its what happens when things don't work its a problem. A group of part timers can't match the knowledge of a dedicated race controller

Agreed, there's a lot to discuss at an EGM, Oople really isnt the best place for much of this.

Nice kind words Si and very thoughtful,
Count me in on the EGM meeting.
The idea of a race meeting in respect of Rodger is a great idea.
Would be nice to see a packed out day raising money for charity and would be nice if Oople would do a photo shoot covering the meeting.
Dave

I wouldnt mind popping down on sunday, weather seems ok at the moment

I'll be down on Sunday and pretty sure Chris E will be too. Shows what it comes to when I'd rather practice at bury outdoor than race at srcc indoor

I'm in for that.

Ok, i'll be down at Goshen at 9:30 to open up.

Ill be there too.

Ill pop down aswell see you all then

Hi guys...

Managed to see Stu and Jen this evening.... And have a good chat about a few things.

Stu has pointed out that in the last 13+ years that Roger has been Race Controller... He only missed 1 meeting due to ill health ....

Stu has asked if this Sundays meeting could go on as normal as this would be what Roger would want to happen.

So can i ask for everyone to gather the troops spread the word and show their gratitude for everything that Roger did for the club by turning up on Sunday

Wez Davis

Of course we will be there

Fine with me. I said I'd run it before, and if Stu wants to then I'm in.

The main reason I didn't want to run a meeting this weekend is that the timing equipment and cabin keys are all at Rogers house and I felt it would be inappropriate to be disturbing the family at this time. However that appears not to be the case so if Stu wants to bring the gear I'm more than happy enough to run race control.

As Stu says Rog would want us to race.

just a thought
what about doing a memorial meeting once a year in his name all proceeds to something of his family choice,trophies prizes etc all about fun,

Lets race then!

Il see if I can get down, not 100% as we are moving into our new house Saturday!

If I can make it il help SI with race control.

I was thinking the same Carl, I'd imagine all these topics will be covered at the EGM for sure.

Is the information available to send an email to our members regarding the terrible news and upcoming meeting for those who aren't on oople?

I shall be there on Sunday for sure, let me know if there is anything you need my help with.


Chris

Fingers crossed for good weather then

This is an example of the levels that Rogers involvement went to. Yes we have email addresses for all the members that aren't on Oople, but it was Roger that held all that information.
All I can suggest is for now that we rely on spreading the news to those people we know who aren't on here.

forcast dry/cold

Dry is all I care about. Can use the tranny muff to fight the cold :-)