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Hi Guys,

OK, I don't intend to constantly get involved with posts on oople, as we all know it is a free forum, you are all within your rights to post your thoughts.

However, I cannot sit back and read the vast array of constant arguments and high level of victimisation that is now occuring in our regional section.

Let me make a few points clear please:

1/ The Stoke Nitro Racing Club have been very generous in allowing the region to host an event at their facility. The Stoke 1/10th club approached them in regard to hosting their event and they accepted, to which the regional committee, and we feel our racers also, should be very grateful.

2/ Clubs do not rely on the region, the region relies on the clubs, without the tracks to host venues, we have no series. The way that some of you are posting on this thread and others recently indicates you may not be aware of this.

3/ Neil has made an error of judgement, he has been big enough to apologise for it, there is no need for the level of hostility in the thread. The club has a right to feel frustrated, not least because of some of the comments made about the track before many of us have even put a car down on it. I believe/hope they are now aware that there was no malice intended from Neil, a mistake has been made, apology given.

4/ This is the first time a 10th scale meeting has been held at this venue, knowledge of tyres and lap times is very difficult to indicate, and I apologise for not being able to provide this information. I attended a club night at the venue a couple of months back, I did not have my own car but the car I used had BB spike fitted and seemed to work quite well. The track is one that will require patience, but I strongly believe you will all find it enjoyable.

The gates open after 7am on sunday, as stated on the mid west site, there is also the intention to have a catering van on site. We currently have 55 entries and we hope to provide you with a very enjoyable event.

Thanks a lot,
Tom