Having started at Wellfield, Ribble has managed to continue as a thriving Rc club when quite a few other clubs disappeared. I feel the main reason is they do cater for a broad range of drivers/abilities and maintain a friendly and welcoming venue for all, especially newcomers and youngsters. Quite a high percentage of juniors with mainly dads/mums funding the fun.
Always a balancing act to satisfy everyone but the "serious" racer can go to clubs/regional/national meetings that cater for their racing wants . Ribble do a good job with varying the track to suit on and off road racing and a racing series mixed with fun/practice meetings to balance. Fun/Pleasure is what the members come for week after week.
I've seen racers trash sets of mini pins at a single meeting, foams offer high grip and lower running costs for buggies given they can last a lot longer and as Andy says they are repairable if damaged.
Buggies are in the majority but GT12 has a place with regular attendance and I don't feel it should be pushed to the back so to speak when it comes to any decisions.
As Eric says numbers racing is limited to a maximum, but most nights manage to let all who have attended to race - Pre-booking will help guarantee a place. Pre Race-Practice, Three heats and a Final is the best balance IMHO
It should be said that the efforts of the committee and the volunteers on race control/refreshments (Thank you Ladies
) are what keep the wheels turning so we can all enjoy
