[lazysurfer]

Well an “interesting” nights racing last night with a problem we’ve never had before….
20 racers booked in (although only 19 made it to the track) has never been an issue before as there’s never been an even split in the classes but last night we hit 10 buggies for the first time leaving a dilemma for the split.
1 - split both classes into 2 heats - everyone gets one less race AND we have to fit ANOTHER 5 min race into the time available
2 - run the usual format and split only one class running a 10 car heat in the other.
Anyway the second option was taken with the buggies in a 10 car heat and while the track should be big enough for 10 racers no problem, with the differing ability range seemed a bit chaotic.
In order to make it a bit fairer the finals were split the other way with 2 buggy finals and all the TC’s in together.
Thoughts on how we deal with this in the future appreciated - at some point it will happen again - do we all loose a race and split both classes or alternate the split between TC’s and buggies.
Although the way numbers are going I think at some point there’ll be no choice but to run 4 heats.
Anyway a good win in the buggies for Greg Williams on his first visit to the club - hope to see you back Greg although the buggy lads may not ;-)
And a well driven win for Mel in the second leg of the TC final with Peter Anderson giving me a hard time for second place.
Amy thoughts on the use of tracktight would be welcome too - is it just me or is the use of track tight making it more slippery for the rest of us?
Nice to have Jason back too after attempting to cremate himself by lighting a barbecue with nitro fuel - nice idea Jason ;-)
See you all next week
Oh BTW Chris Haves is selling up so any of you looking for stuff - Ray - here’s a link to what’s for grabs or email him direct on [email protected]

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