Newcastle R.C. Racers @ TyneMet

[Brewskie]

When I got my combo from Phils he didn't have them in stock but only took 2 days to get them mate

[zerocat01]

Thanks, i will call down there 2mro, i need some wheels/tyres as well.

[zerocat01]

Well things are not going too well with my TC (which is what i hope to race every monday), but a guy at work says his m8 is selling an FTX Enrage 4wd buggy, hardly run still boxed etc. Would that be suitable for buggy racing on mondays, from what i gather it's a bit big, might still buy it tho

As i said, tc is my preference but i can't fit the replacement motor into my losi. Hopefully i'll get it sorted on monday night.

[Steven Forster]

Originally Posted by zerocat01

Well things are not going too well with my TC (which is what i hope to race every monday), but a guy at work says his m8 is selling an FTX Enrage 4wd buggy, hardly run still boxed etc. Would that be suitable for buggy racing on mondays, from what i gather it's a bit big, might still buy it tho

As i said, tc is my preference but i can't fit the replacement motor into my losi. Hopefully i'll get it sorted on monday night.

Save yourself the hassle and dont buy an FTX, better off selling the motor what wont fit in your car and just buy another motor that will fit it !!!

[lazysurfer]

Well 13 racing last night so one heat for each class with 5 quali and a final.
Last weeks B final winner, Kieran missing last night?
Oh and better mention that Nev won the buggies!
Don’t forget no racing next week for the bank hol.

[Danny Harrison]

Think ill be there Monday for buggy racing. If any1 wants my caster s10b pro roller let MD know and ill fetch it along

[Danny Harrison]

Is anyone driving up from Bishop Auckland/Newton aycliffe way tomorrow? I might be struggling for use of the car

[lazysurfer]

Well 15 racing last night with 12 TC & 3 buggies. Daniel Harrison making his second appearance at the club to keep Hindson on his toes in the buggy class and the long awaited welcome return of Campbell with a P joining the TC’s again.
Andy DNS Dytham’s appalling luck with anything electronic continued with a brand new motor/speedo combo letting go with that expensive smell if fried component less than a lap into the first heat. Can someone please sell this guy a working speedo/motor combo!!!!
After blowing my powers supply first thing yesterday I should’ve known what to expect with a combination of diff, tyres, and toothless pinion forcing me to watch the last round and finals.
All will be well next week tho so see you back on Monday

[lazysurfer]

Well the best turn out in a while last night with 20 drivers meaning splitting into 4 heats for the first time in a few month. Buggies got the extra round so TC’s will next time we need to split into 4.
A few new faces with Anthony & Richard making their second race meet and Luke & Owen their first. Thanks to Steve Allan for doing his best to boost numbers by bringing along 2 new racers.
Not sure who won the Buggies as with running 4 heats I wasn’t paying much attention - anyone fill in the gap?
Bad prep by me resulting in no tyres or power made for less than perfect racing for me but thanks to Ray for the loan of the part worn tyres which helped me out.
A guest appearance by Tony Telford threatening to make another comeback at some point - finger out Tony J
Hope to see you all back next week

[lazysurfer]

Well another decent turn out last night with 18 racing, 12 TC & 6 buggies from memory as my run of bad luck continued, snapping a drive belt at the start of the second round - racing over when it looked promising for a good night battling in what was a very closely matched heat 2.
Nev’s luck wasn’t much better - qualified for pole in the buggies only to have his car wiped out while sitting on the grid for the start of the final by someone on a warm up lap. I know you buggy lads like to play rough but at least save it for the actual race!
Thinking I might pop along to Barley Mow on Sunday night for a bit of carpet racing assuming I can get a drive belt and fit it if anyone fancies joining me?

Also well done to Mike West for his efforts with the regional at the weekend, even managing to get some positive comments on oople from some of the usual critics!

Hope to see you all there again next week

(btw do any of you actually read this anymore - certainly not much response these days!)

[Steven Forster]

Originally Posted by lazysurfer

Well another decent turn out last night with 18 racing, 12 TC & 6 buggies from memory as my run of bad luck continued, snapping a drive belt at the start of the second round - racing over when it looked promising for a good night battling in what was a very closely matched heat 2.
Nev’s luck wasn’t much better - qualified for pole in the buggies only to have his car wiped out while sitting on the grid for the start of the final by someone on a warm up lap. I know you buggy lads like to play rough but at least save it for the actual race!
Thinking I might pop along to Barley Mow on Sunday night for a bit of carpet racing assuming I can get a drive belt and fit it if anyone fancies joining me?

Also well done to Mike West for his efforts with the regional at the weekend, even managing to get some positive comments on oople from some of the usual critics!

Hope to see you all there again next week

(btw do any of you actually read this anymore - certainly not much response these days!)

Yes

[Ray Mac]

Haway Mark, (notice I've spelt your name right) I'm such a sad old phart I can't wait to see what comments you've wrote about the last meeting.
By the way, what has happend to your Email on the subject, I saw it on the list and when I went to read it it had gone. I know it's the same thread, but it gives me something else to read.

[FastWheels]

results laps etc thanks

[lazysurfer]

Please not there will be no racing Monday 2nd July due to the gym being flooded by last weeks storm. We should be back on 7th but check here for confirmation

[Ray Mac]

Thanks for the heads up Mark. At least we're getting plenty of notice of "No racing on coming Monday" But it's still a "bugger" not racing.
Roll on the next meeting, and so say all of us.

Ray

[Ray Mac]

Hey Mark don't you mean the 9th?

Ray

[lazysurfer]

Originally Posted by dexter24

Yes

Yeah sorry. Back on the 9th hopefully, not 7th. Maths not my strong point lol

[Steven Forster]

Originally Posted by lazysurfer

Yeah sorry. Back on the 9th hopefully, not 7th. Maths not my strong point lol

God dam weather and stupid shifts means i cant race now till the 16th

See you all then

[lazysurfer]

Ok confirmation as promised that following cancellation due to the floods on 2nd July, we are back racing as usual next week on the 9th.

See you there

[lazysurfer]

Well a decent turn out again last night meaning 4 heats with the TC’s getting the extra round. Another first time driver, well for TyneMet anyway with Kieran joining the TC drivers tho unfortunately having a long wait for the start as Martin thought we started at 6pm!!
Some interesting racing last night with Nigel being very competitive in the buggies giving Mr Hindson a good run for his money for second place in the final and Jonny Clark putting in a convincing night in the TC’s taking both pole and an easy win!!! Although Gary Shears & Paul were quick to blame their tyres for Mr Johnson’s apparent good performance - excuses excuses - admit it, he had you both worried!
Guess we might see Jonny back in the TC’s again after that and Nige staying with buggies for a while.
Well I’m not there next week so down to Westy to run race control. Also where is “zerocat”??