13-05-2008
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Join Date: May 2008
Posts: 2
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Hi Guys,
Just to answer a few of the questions being posted. Yes there is plenty of space for parking/pitting at this site. We do have covered pits as well but space will be limited as thats where we'll have the scrutineering, but there is plenty of short grass and hard standing.
Whether we run the bank corner will depend on the number of drivers per heat and the general feeling on the day.
The track is very spread out and if you use the clay section as well as the banking so it can lead to problems when there are less than six marshals per heat. Using the cut through is more challenging because you go from full speed into a sharp hairpin over a single then into a double, but the banking is more fun and very high speed. The clay is very slippery and dusty when its dry, perfect for 4wd drifts, less good for the 2wds so it maybe worth running the bank and an all astro track for the 2wds as a variation?
The final decision will be made during the drivers briefing by vote, I won't be racing so it’s not really my call!
With regard to batteries, LiPo's are not allowed in off road BRCA events in accordance with the handbook and so won't be eligible for points on Sunday. FYI, we allow LiPos to run in our Microtech rounds but disallow the points, but as far as I'm aware this is not the case for the BRCA regionals, happy for someone to put me right.
As Mike says the track is at SN2 2QJ on Cheney Manor Industrial Estate directly opposite Manor Garden Centre. Full details, directions and a map can be found under the club info section on our website:
www.swindonmodelcarclub.co.uk
With regard to practice on Saturday, I'm afraid the track will be closed so we can prepare it for Sunday. We will have a 45mins lunch break so if you wish to try the track for size then I'm sure you can get a few laps in with your 8th, but it wouldn't be fair to allow it before qualifying.
If there are any other questions then feel free to ask, otherwise I hope to see you all at Swindon Radio Raceway on Sunday!!
Rich B
SRCMCC Chairman
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