Newcastle R.C. Racers @ TyneMet

[lazysurfer]

Well another quiet night last night with only 19 on the track again, 13 buggies and a very disappointing 6 TC’s.
Loads of grip again making for some close racing in both classes. The A final buggies was won by Greg Williams who also took pole.
B final pole and win went to Nigel Johnson - Nev in the B final? - so that’ll be one driver back to the TC’s next week where he’s more competitive then ;-)

[cheapskate]

Originally Posted by lazysurfer

B final pole and win went to Nigel Johnson - Nev in the B final? - so that’ll be one driver back to the TC’s next week where he’s more competitive then ;-)

Plus it'll be the tc's that get the extra heat next week
you always know who has the extra heat..... just see what Nev is driving

[Steven Forster]

anybody got a spare 30mm x 30mm ESC fan i can borrow or buy for tonight ???

cheers

[lazysurfer]

Well now that our IT police at work seem to have unblocked oople again I can post a bit easier so here goes

A decent turn out Monday night with 22 cars on track and 2 potential (touring car) members watching.
TC’s outnumbering buggies was a nice return to the way it should be with 14 - 8.
Grip seemed awful to start but I think that was just my tyres as having swapped for “remoulds” from my tyre bin by the final there was plenty.
A win for Chris Clarke in the TC’s with Neg in second. Not 100% sure on the winner of the buggies but I’ll guess at Greg Williams.

Enjoy next week - I will as I’ll be snow boarding J leaving Westy & Scowen in charge.

[lowes3]

hi guys,

I used to race at nissan sunderland about 10 years ago with a Yokomo MR4-TC. i was thinking about getting back into it. how out of date will my stuff be? would i still be able to use it or would i need a whole new setup.
i must have only raced it about 5 times before other things got in the way and i haven't been able to use it since.


Thanks,

[nobby]

Hi the yokomo should still be ok for club racing.
Best thing to is pop along with your gear and give it a go.
Somebody at the club will help you out with it and give it a once over.

Look forward to seeing you there.

[baD]

Originally Posted by lowes3

hi guys,

I used to race at nissan sunderland about 10 years ago with a Yokomo MR4-TC. i was thinking about getting back into it. how out of date will my stuff be? would i still be able to use it or would i need a whole new setup.
i must have only raced it about 5 times before other things got in the way and i haven't been able to use it since.


Thanks,

Back at Nissan, Phil H used to win regularly with his HPI Pro3 - and the HPI was old then - and it's still winning some races at Tyne Met now from what I hear

[Steven Forster]

Quick video clip from todays free practice at the Dynamix Raceway track in gateshead !!!



If any of the tyne met buggy lads wanna come along next weekend for the first race meeting then keep an eye out for the race thread and put ya names down

[N.Ha5tie]

I`ll not be racing my beloved TCX for a good while. Broke speedo...waiting for a new one. Also I'm out of the country for a month or so. Should be back racing mid May. Cheers, Nige.

[Ray Mac]

Never mind Nige, you'll be missed. It will be lighter nights when you do return, take care till then, and enjoy yourself.

The "Old Man"

[lazysurfer]

Well another quiet night last night with only 15 cars on the track, 1 less than the previous week.
Where are you all, Phil Haines, Neg, the Shears just a few of the usually reliable lot missing???
Good to see the Andersons back again at least!
Plenty of grip again last night so get yourselves back along next week

[cheapskate]

a quick message for mr hindson- can you bring some full spikes next week please im just about running on slicks

[gar]

Originally Posted by lazysurfer

Well another quiet night last night with only 15 cars on the track, 1 less than the previous week.
Where are you all, Phil Haines, Neg, the Shears just a few of the usually reliable lot missing???
Good to see the Andersons back again at least!
Plenty of grip again last night so get yourselves back along next week

Hi Mark just to let you know we will be back soon
been so busy this last couple of weeks was made redundant at work and been getting sorted out to go self employed.
see you all soon


Gary

[markyboy]

hello,what size motors do you guys use i got a cougar sv pro with a dynamite fuse brushless think its a 5800kv motor

[lowes3]

does anyone still run 27mhz radio gear? or do you have to use 2.4ghz now?
ive just got my MR4-TC out of storage and was going to come and see whats what next monday.

[TangerineDream]

Originally Posted by cheapskate

a quick message for mr hindson- can you bring some full spikes next week please im just about running on slicks

Hi Mal,
I'm back on Monday so will have the tyre bag with me! I'll also be at Dynamix on Sunday if you want some then so you can get them glued up ready

[TangerineDream]

Originally Posted by markyboy

hello,what size motors do you guys use i got a cougar sv pro with a dynamite fuse brushless think its a 5800kv motor

With a 2wd I'd probably say an 8 or 9 turn, it's quite slippy!

[TangerineDream]

Originally Posted by lowes3

does anyone still run 27mhz radio gear? or do you have to use 2.4ghz now?
ive just got my MR4-TC out of storage and was going to come and see whats what next monday.

People still use a mix, I understand 27mhz is a lot better these days due to less people using it. Your Yokomo should still be competitive, just come along and have a go!

[cheapskate]

Originally Posted by TangerineDream

Hi Mal,
I'm back on Monday so will have the tyre bag with me! I'll also be at Dynamix on Sunday if you want some then so you can get them glued up ready

Cheers paul see you monday

[lazysurfer]

Originally Posted by lowes3

does anyone still run 27mhz radio gear? or do you have to use 2.4ghz now?
ive just got my MR4-TC out of storage and was going to come and see whats what next monday.

Yes. Me! Nowt wrong with 27mhz. Only a few still use it but it certainly won't cause any probs or slow you down