Moto Arena Tuesday Nights....

[Skye]

Ok, so now both cars are up and running I am looking to start getting some racing done. So far I have a light wallet, an empty bank, two shiny new cars to drool over but no miles on the clock!!

Long term I want to get into some weekend meetings but to start off I plan on getting to a few Tuesday nights down at Moto Arena to get in the swing of things.

I have been trawling through the Silverstone threads and have found some useful info, but I dont know how relevant / up to date it all is so thought I would run it by you all who are involved with the organising or those who regularly attend.


The basic rules / schedule I found on another thread are :

1). ALL drivers will need to register with the BRCA (you can do this through SRCMMC).

2). ALL drivers will only charge lipo cells in a lipo sack as previously mentioned over the last couple of weeks.

3). The race format may change (at the race directors discretion) to 4 minute races or twelve car heats. We are reluctant to reduce practice time or number of rounds due to racers getting value for money.

4). The track will be open for practice between 18.15 - 19.00
If people are available help build the track then practice will commence the minute the track is fit to race on.

5). Booking in will be available from 17.30
Please book in as soon as you arrive to avoid delaying queues.

6). Racing will commence at 19.15
Please check the heat listings at your earliest convenience because we will unable to wait for those drivers who aren't prepared for heat 1 on time.

7). There will be 3 minutes between each round and the computer on AUTOMATIC
This is enough time to remove your car from the track, place it on charge and get to your marshalling position.

Are these guidelines still current?

I also notice that there was a lot of debate between the SC trucks running with the buggy's. Is this still the case?

To be honest, whilst I would like to run against other buggy's (not wanting to pick a fight with a bigger vehicle than mine) I will be in no position to comment on peoples different styles and driving lines, as Im sure my line will be different on every single lap as I try desperately to keep it pointing in the right direction and out of peoples way as I am lapped for the 4th time..... Apologies to one and all if we have a coming together, there will never be malice involved, only incompetency on my part!

I think I am going to have to try desperately to get there by 6.15 (not easy working in Corby and finishing at 5.00) every week to get some practice in!!

My weapons of choice are currently the Rb5 Sp2 in 2wd and B44.1 in 4wd. The motors / ESC / Lipos Im running are listed below in my signature. Both cars are currently set up as per instruction manuals, and to be honest I wouldnt know how to change much at the moment. Set ups are an area I need to learn fast so any advice would be greatfully received.

As a basic set up though, can any of you who are running either of those cars there on a Tuesday night please point me in the right direction regarding tires, ride height, and anything else that an uneducated monkey could understand.

Matt (from MA, who is legend and has given me immense amounts of help, many many thanks!! ) advised on Dboots for the rear and Yellow Mini Pins on the front for the B44.1 so will give that a go. Is this what others run?

And what about for the Rb5 Sp2?

All I need to do now is pay my BRCA fees, I have registered with them but not yet paid, and then got a couple of PT's ordered and I will be good to go...

Oh, and what spares should I stock up on for each car as I currently have none!!?

Many Thanks,
Richard