Racing - Sunday 20th March 2011

[mikeyscott]

Hopefully a nice drier track this weekend. I'm planning on being back this week.

Got some things to test etc this week. So if I'm bottom of the results it's because I'm testing (well that's my excuse )

Planning on dusting the 2WD off for some outside action. First time with the 2WD since last September (but I am liking the Durango, even if it is a brut)

[Deano577]

It will be my first race this weekend!!! Does any one have a second hand brushless esc for sale and some dean to tamiya adaptors for sale also crystals?

[mikeyscott]

Originally Posted by Deano577

It will be my first race this weekend!!! Does any one have a second hand brushless esc for sale and some dean to tamiya adaptors for sale also crystals?

Hi,

Have you got further details please:
What sort of budget and what brushless motor do you have?
What transmitter / reciever are you using?
What LIPOs are you running re batteries etc. If you're racing my advice is to move away from the Tamiya connectors as they can't take the heat (depending what you are running)?
What class is this kit for, 2WD or 4WD?

Weather is looking good this weekend

Cheers,

Mike

[Robocop]

How long will this weekends race meeting be?

[mikeyscott]

Originally Posted by Robocop

How long will this weekends race meeting be?

from around 09:30 racing to about 13:00. People arrive at the track from 8am

Summer Series will be the first all day meeting.

[SteveB]

Originally Posted by mikeyscott

from around 09:30 racing to about 13:00. People arrive at the track from 8am

Summer Series will be the first all day meeting.

To add Mike, we get 4 - 5 qualifiers in and 1 final mostly 7 minute finals if all request.

Steve

[Deano577]

I am all new to this so I will bring what I have Sunday so will ask for your advice then thanks see you Sunday

[simoncrabb]

I'll be down, concentrating on 4wd leading up to the first regional.

Though, I must fix my broken cougars...

Also, we'll have the Losi 22 new kits available trackside. £194.95, thrust cash into our hands for them please!

[martin so16]

not sure what to break this weekend loveing the cougar at the mo but the cat is so much better

[mikeyscott]

Should be fine and I expect the grip to be good on Sunday.

I won't be "racing" Sunday as I'm going to be testing to determine which car I'm bored of now.

Sunday will be a test session

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Cougar SV for sale trackside Sunday - interested come and see me
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[M.Andrews]

Originally Posted by mikeyscott

Should be fine and I expect the grip to be good on Sunday.

I won't be "racing" Sunday as I'm going to be testing to determine which car I'm bored of now.

Sunday will be a test session

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Cougar SV for sale trackside Sunday - interested come and see me
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Are you going to be "testing" with Steve's(or is it yours Mikey)the Tamiya 511?!.

[mikeyscott]

Originally Posted by M.Andrews

Are you going to be "testing" with Steve's(or is it yours Mikey)the Tamiya 511?!.

No 511 testing. Something else, whilst I await for something else to arrive etc.

Patience

[super gripper]

Originally Posted by mikeyscott

No 511 testing. Something else, whilst I await for something else to arrive etc.

Patience

well i do hope you stick with your rango, some close racing sometimes with you Mikey great fun

lets hope it continues with your 511

[mikeyscott]

Prob abadoning planned testing and just doing test runs on the Durango for stotfold. Dunno yet, haven't decide yet. Got a few things to sort on test car, but can't be arsed. Been a crap week at work

I don't own a 511 either.

[simoncrabb]

I'll be running my Durango.

New ORCA Vritra speedo to test, and get a decent outdoor setup sorted.

But mainly, I'll be just practicing using my thumbs. That's the most important thing!

Full shop will be with us tomorrow.

[mikeyscott]

Results are now online

http://www.torchracing.org.uk/result...tg62/index.htm

Good turnout considering Clanfield boys running.

Well looking at the results my day was totally crap.

Look forward to next weekend for some further 4WD before Stotfold, if it's crap again Durango bonfire!

[Deano577]

I would like to say thanks to all you people that helped on my first days racing, even though I was captian slow!!!! Next new motor esc etc
c you all next week

[super gripper]

Thank you Mikey for getting the results up so quickly.

I had a good day today, managed a 10 lapper. top banana

stick with your rango mate, was lookin good

[mikeyscott]

Originally Posted by super gripper

Thank you Mikey for getting the results up so quickly.

I had a good day today, managed a 10 lapper. top banana

stick with your rango mate, was lookin good

It was hard work, so needs to be re-setup. Going back to previous weeks setup with the exception of the rear hubs for some more toe in. Had enough on my final quali run so was going for big air until I was told off

Will get more air next time as my slipper was too loose.

Otherwise just want to say to the guys, great effort on the track work. Well done

[simoncrabb]

Great day, the track is even better!

I still say it's too narrow, it's like threading a needle in places, only one line, so not much overtaking opportunity. 3m wide all over as a minimum needed, and a much simpler layout?