Track For Sunday 28th

[coleman758]

Hey Guys,

Ive put a plan together for the Track on the 28th. (See Below)
I've not placed any of the small jumps, We can have a look at that on the day.

I have placed the table top, And I've got a few ideas how we can use the matt's too. But again we will have to have a look on the day.

As per normal we will be using a mixture of carpet and the polished floor.

The Rostrum will be in the normal place. (Bottom of the plan), Race control will be in the bottom left hand corner.
So here it is! Thoughts?

[losichris]

Looks spot on that

[coleman758]

I will print these off and bring them with me.
Please try and get the for 9:00 and help us out

[Howler]

If you put the tabletop where you have it in that diagram you might not be able to see the apex of the two corners behind it.

[coleman758]

The table top is only small, Made from benches, The height SHOULD be ok...
It can always be moved. Our rostrum is pretty heigh.

[Howler]

Just something to keep in mind. Also, i'm assuming run up and landing will be carpet, and the sweeper at the end of the straight? Slippery bits on any other parts would be fine.

[Chris Elworthy]

Like the look of that Matt. For somebody who hasn't raced buggies on a MRI surface indoor track before, are Schuey yellow minipins gonna offer any grip at all on a polished wood floor? I'm very puzzled by tyre choice here as you say it will be around a 50/50 mix of carpet and wood.


Chris

[losichris]

Originally Posted by Chris Elworthy

Like the look of that Matt. For somebody who hasn't raced buggies on a MRI surface indoor track before, are Schuey yellow minipins gonna offer any grip at all on a polished wood floor? I'm very puzzled by tyre choice here as you say it will be around a 50/50 mix of carpet and wood.


Chris

I ran new minispikes last year. very good on the slippy floor

[Gavin Collingwood]

Told you Chris, everyone wouldn't run them if they were crap

[losichris]

All depends on the track layout.
If you've not got enough grip on the slippy stuff your gonna lose alot of time.
Minispikes gave a good balance, a little to much for the carpet but the carpet was mainly used in the tight sections so your going slow anyway. Pins on the slippy stuff are like ice skating.

[Br00kie]

Very nice Matt.

Now if you would kindly highlight the racing line in something bright for the old, infirm and partially sighted amongst us that would be fine and dandy.

I know you were in the boy scouts so it is your duty to help the old folk. There's a shiny new 5p in it for you.

[Si Coe]

Seems to depend on the car. With 4wd I found pins all round better on the slippery stuff, but it can be a bit aggressive on the carpet.
For 2wd I found slightly worn minispikes worked nicely - these grip the slippery floor quite well (better than pins) and whilst they aren't as good on the carpet it smoothed the transition between the surfaces.