NORA today, 12/06/2011

[msxmre]

I just wanted to say a massive thanks to all the guys who put their time and effort into making this track possible. Had a great days racing today. Thought the track and it's unpredictability was an excellent challenge. Both me and Dale had a great time and I can't wait untill the next round. This track's only going to get better and better in the future and I look forward to seeing the evolution of it. Once again Kudos to you guys and see you at the next round.
Scotty and Dale....

[dhann42]

Thanks got a good days racing enjoyed my 2wd final tusel with young Dale. Look forward to the next round

[raymondkerr]

yip, was a great day guys. Weather couldn't have been better, I've posted up some pics on fb. Roll on the next round.

[pbiggy]

Was there with my wee girl and she was thoroughly entertained by the carnage at the landing off the triple.

Track and whole setup is A+ for effort looks great guys well done, has definitely encouraged me to come back for a try, mind you has been about 20 years since I was last on a track

[D20MCK]

I'll be back when we have a track to race on, the surface was terrible, I know it's off road but that has to be the worst surface I have ever raced on.

I still had a good days racing and I liked the track layout.

[discothesnake]

Originally Posted by D20MCK

I'll be back when we have a track to race on, the surface was terrible, I know it's off road but that has to be the worst surface I have ever raced on.

I still had a good days racing and I liked the track layout.

Thanks for the positive input Dave. That whole set up was done by about 7 people. Shame you feel like that. The track will only get better as the season goes on. At the end of the day, it is the best (and only track) we have in the country. Sorry you did'nt like it but it's early days and will be better next time.

Dave

[Mr Eccleston]

Originally Posted by D20MCK

I'll be back when we have a track to race on, the surface was terrible, I know it's off road but that has to be the worst surface I have ever raced on.

I still had a good days racing and I liked the track layout.

David

What surface did you not like, the grass, astro turf or earth.

We are continually improving the venue, if you think you can help to improve the surface be glad of your help.

I think the track is challenging, those that had made changes to setup did improve, you couldn't just use the setup from Stonehaven, tried it and it didn't work.

Anyway, all going well there should be some major changes to the track for the next round (Dundee Round 5) as we are trying to get more astroturf.

Derek

[Donutt]

BTW - great event and thanks to Dunfermline DRCC for hosting Round 4. Round 5 won't come quick enough...

I think you hit the nail on the head there Derek.
It's not a track that is like anything else we race on. It's a challenge, and you need to get your setup head on to work out how to deal with it.

A lot of tracks we are used to, are either mostly speed, or mostly bumpy.
If a track is 90%+ one or the other, then you set the car up to deal with the majority.

NORA is 50-50 - top qualifiers will be quick down the straight, quick across the features, quick through the tight chicanes and cope with the bumps. Of course, it's a very narrow setup window to get a car to do all that.

Plus it makes drivers think about throttle and steering control as well. They should be thinking about that as well as setup. You can't go at it 10 tenths for the whole lap - the track will bite back. I think you've got to drive with the head first here.

I know it might not be everyone's cup of tea, but it's a proper track with proper challenges. Best thing for everyone to do, is to come along to the next Dunfermline club round this coming Sunday, and spend some time on different setups - see what works for you AND your car(s).

After all, some of the cars were VERY quick there and that proves it can be done.

PS - I'm not slagging any other tracks here - they're all great and serve different aspects of "off-road" but IMHO, NORA is the equal of the rest - it's got different challenges, and it's great. Besides, believe it or not, we are all driving the same track, with the same challenges.

If anyone is struggling with the track, they should be there this Sunday and spend the day playing with setups. It'll pay dividends for Rounds 5, 6 & 7 which will all be at NORA this year.

I think it'll broaden all drivers race and setup experience. What you learn at NORA combined with Falkirk and Stonehaven, will help cope better when we go down to England-shire for the EOS finals. It's all experience...

[D20MCK]

Originally Posted by Mr Eccleston

David

What surface did you not like, the grass, astro turf or earth.

The holes in the ground between the grass and astro!!! Did you not see them!!!

I'm not going to bother saying anything else about the track because if you ever have anything negative to say about this type of thing in Scotland everyone gets so defensive. I'll come to the last round and hope the track is in better condition.