Anyone heard of this legend?

[mk2kompressor]

Those are available from the cafe

the big red Kyosho stand is mine, mini-z and larger scales

[jiffy]

If i ever come, I only interested in food and beers, oh and dvd's if you sell um

[mk2kompressor]

There are no beers or non-RC dvd's there, the simulators are upstairs though

[Smartalec]

Originally Posted by mk2kompressor

Those are available from the cafe

the big red Kyosho stand is mine, mini-z and larger scales

Nothing for 1/10th offroad? ......... we need a good shop in the area

[Smartalec]

Originally Posted by jiffy

If i ever come, I only interested in food and beers, oh and dvd's if you sell um

I can only imagine what sort of DVD's you want Jiffy

[SlowOne]

Originally Posted by university_dave

Very true, but race tracks that hold trackdays - like Silverstone - have to be suitable for BOTH race meetings and trackday punters. At the moment the Moto Arena track in no way caters for racers, and I don't think it is ideal for beginners either.

Moto Arena is currently a fantastic venue with a poor track. It has so much potential and there are a lot of people out there that really want it to succeed - and want to help be a part of it and get everything sorted out. What is a disappointment is that from the racers point of view all this seems to be just ignored.

Hopefully things will be sorted out in the next few weeks - it needs to be otherwise they'll miss out on the shot at hosting big meetings next season.

Pretty much my point! It isn't Silverstone, but it is Anglesey, Castle Combe, and lots of other smaller tracks where the money is made from the track days, and to a lesser extent from the race meetings. In all cases they aren't tracks for professional racers, and they are not ideal for beginners.

You can't have both. A track designed for international events (like Silverstone) is unsuitable for beginners as it is wide and easy to drive in your road car, and only presents a challenge in a really fast racing car. Tracks like Anglesey and Castle Combe (and Goodwood for that matter) are unsuitable for really fast racing cars, and better for track days.

On the point about all the 'legends' being 12th racers, that would be right. With the probable exception of Xray, all the major manufacturers who are in TC and Off-Road today started in 12th in the 1970s! No surprise that the people who made that possible were in 12th, and that their work to 'push' electric RC was the bedrock on which modern electric RC classes are built. No one doubts the talents of Grainger and Cragg et al; some of us are able to remember where it all started.

We are in a new age, and there is still money around for those that would like to try something different. Just as well for MA that this is an obscure forum with a handful of people commenting on the situation - if it were of any influence they might be in trouble!!

[Col]

Originally Posted by SlowOne

Just as well for MA that this is an obscure forum with a handful of people commenting on the situation - if it were of any influence they might be in trouble!!

Really? 10th off road would beg to differ.

[mk2kompressor]

only Kyosho 1/10 offroad from me, we have small stand from shumacher but waiting on stock

[Adam F]

Originally Posted by SlowOne

Just as well for MA that this is an obscure forum with a handful of people commenting on the situation - if it were of any influence they might be in trouble!!

I bet you make friends easily....

[jiffy]

do they have pick n mix there???


Jiffy

[mk2kompressor]

I wish

[simond001]

Originally Posted by mk2kompressor

As I'm currently sitting right next to the md and owner of ma I think my facts are correct.

I was also in the building with the fire extinguisher guy and mostly in reception thinking "hurry up I want to see some racing!"

Well I am the guy he was speaking to so I'm pretty sure it was electric related.

I think that the problem isn't being helped here. This is a thread that has turned into a discussion on Moto Arena. The voice of Moto arena however is the chap who runs the onsite shop.

You therefore have a conflict between reality and promoting the business model.

I am a supporter of the venue. What I have seen however is an arrogant bullish attitude by some staff members that have unfortunately resulted in there demise. This isnt a positive for MA, the sport, or them.

MA need to provide a clear message. It may be that they decide that the club racing scene isnt for them at the moment, that they want to focus on corporate and experience solutions first. If this is the case then that buys them time to regroup and get things righ.

The issue is, as we have discussed before, that the public awareness is far greater than before. This compounds any issue, and when racers are aware that a business is in direct competition with local clubs then people will want to know what is really happeneing.

The MA story has changed to much. On road only, On road and a small off road track, on road IC, Off road nationals, BRCA Christmas meeting, new off road track in 1.5 acre site opposite car park etc.

When you have local established clubs that need to plan ahead, drivers that have supported the new venture and the public watching / joining forums etc there is a naturl concern.

MA. Register formally. have a spokesman that will answer questions. Decide what you want from us, the drivers, and then we will all know where we stand. Please.

btw. I was at the 1987 Worlds. 5 lads crammed into a Austin Allegro to watch coloured dots go round.

[mk2kompressor]

i dont run the onsite shop, sure i have my own section there but do not run it, this is why i have interest in making MA work (that and i want to race)
permission was given to me by the MD and owner to speak on MA's behalf, for now im doing it under my own screen name.


the fire extinguisher van was right next to the main entrance to the front desk, im not sure why you were told it was an electric issue, maybe al thought it was easier to just say "the lights dont work" or whatever, i do agree though it did come out a bit bullish like you say.

there have been issues and they are being addressed as you can see

[Matt Airbrushing]

Originally Posted by simond001

Well I am the guy he was speaking to so I'm pretty sure it was electric related.

I think that the problem isn't being helped here. This is a thread that has turned into a discussion on Moto Arena. The voice of Moto arena however is the chap who runs the onsite shop.

You therefore have a conflict between reality and promoting the business model.

I am a supporter of the venue. What I have seen however is an arrogant bullish attitude by some staff members that have unfortunately resulted in there demise. This isnt a positive for MA, the sport, or them.

MA need to provide a clear message. It may be that they decide that the club racing scene isnt for them at the moment, that they want to focus on corporate and experience solutions first. If this is the case then that buys them time to regroup and get things righ.

The issue is, as we have discussed before, that the public awareness is far greater than before. This compounds any issue, and when racers are aware that a business is in direct competition with local clubs then people will want to know what is really happeneing.

The MA story has changed to much. On road only, On road and a small off road track, on road IC, Off road nationals, BRCA Christmas meeting, new off road track in 1.5 acre site opposite car park etc.

When you have local established clubs that need to plan ahead, drivers that have supported the new venture and the public watching / joining forums etc there is a naturl concern.

MA. Register formally. have a spokesman that will answer questions. Decide what you want from us, the drivers, and then we will all know where we stand. Please.

btw. I was at the 1987 Worlds. 5 lads crammed into a Austin Allegro to watch coloured dots go round.

Precisely.

Although mk2kompressor is doing his best to inform us on developments it would be much better to hear things straight from the horses mouth.

Although this may seem like a negative thread im sure that many of the people reading (myself included) are interested in whats happening at MA and interested in racing there.
However without more information its hard to work out if we can race there or not.. the website isnt clear and I cant find you on facebook.

[Smartalec]

Originally Posted by PTRU

Hi pips
I happen to know Alan and Sylvia, they have always been very helpful and good at there jobs.

I've heard on the grapevine that both are no longer employed by the Moto Arena. Can't be sure whether the rumour is true, anyone care to shed any light on the subject?
Not nice for anyone to lose their job obviously but if you're as good as you say you are then you won't lose it

[DCM]

Well, thanks to Alan Leighton, I am now 3 weeks awaiting payment for two shells that he URGENTLY needed for a 'Launch Event' at Moto-Arena, I used two shells put aside for me kids for the winter indoor racing, and had 24 hours to get them in the post.

So, if anyone from MotoArena is reading this, you got my invoice, please be good and PAY IT!

[Smartalec]

Originally Posted by DCM

Well, thanks to Alan Leighton, I am now 3 weeks awaiting payment for two shells that he URGENTLY needed for a 'Launch Event' at Moto-Arena, I used two shells put aside for me kids for the winter indoor racing, and had 24 hours to get them in the post.

So, if anyone from MotoArena is reading this, you got my invoice, please be good and PAY IT!

Which of the 4 launches were they for?

[DCM]

This would of been the one on or around the 9th of September.

[mk2kompressor]

I've personally called you about these over a week ago and told you I would pay for them myself on payday (today!) as they are now in my possesion.
They were and are still on standby for a tv show, not for any of the open days.
I'll call you when the payment has been sent.

[mattybucks]

Any news on an indoor off road track? Astroturf would be ideal?

Wednesday nights would be good. I reckon you could get a good 30-40 people there on a regular basis.