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robbiejuk
New Member
United Kingdom
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 Posted - 16 January 2013 : 01:29:26
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Good news for all members of A1-RC is that we are starting to race indoors again.
We have finally found a venue that we can use and will be starting up racing again on Wednesday 23rd of January 2013. We will then run on every wednesday night until the summer season starts.
Our new venue is at the Great Gonerby Social Club 8 High St, Grantham NG31 8JP
This venue is indoors in their function hall and is heated, well lit, integrated pa and has good ameneties such as off street parking and a bar (licencsed) serving drinks and small snacks. There are also pitting tables availble for all although we request that you bring something to cover the table with to protect them whilst in use ( an old towel). Mains power is also availble to charge your batteries.
Doors will open at 7:00pm and we request everyone who has arrived to help get the track laid out so that racing can commence as soon as possible.
The club has purchased 120 meter squared of brand new, unused prima felt GT to make the track area. We also have some new track markings which can be used to make multiple different track layouts.
Due to the size of the venue, there are only certain classes of racing that can be run. These will be the following:
- 1:10 scale touring cars (Limited to 13.5 or higher e.g 17.5, 21.5)
- 1:12 scale pan cars (Limited to 13.5 or higher e.g 17.5, 21.5)
- GT12
- M Chassis or FF Touring cars
- Micro Buggies & Trucks
- MiniZ sized cars
Please not that we will be running championships for all classes. Prizes will be given out at the end of a series to thos championships that have been well attended over the series and to those who have done enough rounds to qualify.
Racing format will be 3 qualifying rounds + 1 final for everyone. Practice will be availble at the start of the evening assuming that the track is laid out prior to racing commencement.
Obviously this is a new venue to us and we would like to be able to keep using the facilities in the future, so if you do choose to come and race with us then we request that you follow a few simple guide lines:
- Only food and drink purchased at the venue can be consumed on site
- A towel or some sort of covering for the pit tables (No towel no table!)
- Lipo batteries must be charged in a Lipo sack or suitable container
- You have a valid BRCA Licensce (Forms are availiable on this forum)
- For power please bring an extension cable
- If using a 12volt battery to charge from please make sure it is in a suitable container to protect the venue floor.
- Cars can only be driven on the track area and not in the pits.
- Travel light ( Pitting space is limited so if you don't need to bring it with you, leave it at home )
We would like to request that if you are planning on racing at the club on a wednesday That you pre-book. That way we can get you into the system and you will just need to pay on arrival. We will have a thread in this forum for you to enter your details in for each week. Other pre-booking options will be availiable soon.
We look forward to seeing you racing at A1-RC |
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davecorah
Junior Member
United Kingdom
342 Posts |
Posted - 16 January 2013 : 10:18:53
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Looks good for the smaller stuff. 12th mardave micro OFFROAD etc. TC. Seemed to find it a bit tight in the video. Good way to keep the club going till it warms up and back outdoors with the new layout?
Can't do Wednesdays unfortunately but good luck to everyone who gets involved and hope its a success for all |
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admin
Forum Admin
United Kingdom
1189 Posts |
Posted - 16 January 2013 : 13:32:36
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| We had to take Wednesday's as a snap decision in the end, it's a shame it can't be Tuesday but it's better then nothing. It'll be nice to get racing again :) |
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reg
Junior Member
Christmas Island
427 Posts |
Posted - 16 January 2013 : 16:25:09
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wednesday is better for me so all good this end  |
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admin
Forum Admin
United Kingdom
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admin
Forum Admin
United Kingdom
1189 Posts |
Posted - 17 January 2013 : 21:25:38
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And a couple of photo's:
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miniracertim
New Member
United Kingdom
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Posted - 19 January 2013 : 08:06:42
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| How strict will you be on motor/esc rules for GT12. I have some old brushed gear I can use for now. Would it be ok? |
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admin
Forum Admin
United Kingdom
1189 Posts |
Posted - 19 January 2013 : 10:58:18
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| I can't see it being an issue Tim, it would be nice to see you back racing. :) |
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robbiejuk
New Member
United Kingdom
53 Posts |
Posted - 19 January 2013 : 17:04:07
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| Yeah. We will leave rules open for now :-) |
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grasshopper
Senior Member
1652 Posts |
Posted - 21 January 2013 : 10:42:53
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It's all going so well, everything In place for an evening of indoor racing, the venue is warm, light and comfortable.
Mother Nature might still throw a spanner in the works with all this snow discouraging people from travelling .....hope not, it could be a good laugh - the main roads should be all clear.
We'll make sure the rear fire door is open so you can access easily..... |
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TomTom
Average Member
Kyrgyzstan
596 Posts |
Posted - 22 January 2013 : 19:19:55
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| Im keeping a keen eye on this thread, I wouldnt mind coming back for some racing again. Any ideas what the popular classes might be yet or is it just a matter of waiting for a couple of weeks and see what happens, it looks like I dont have a suitable car at the moment. It would be good to see everyone again aswell! |
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robbiejuk
New Member
United Kingdom
53 Posts |
Posted - 22 January 2013 : 19:37:13
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| What cars have you got? |
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ianholt
Average Member
United Kingdom
750 Posts |
Posted - 22 January 2013 : 20:12:37
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Hey Tom. Long time no see! Hope you're well matey, it seems as though the GT12 is going to be popular but for the time being I have a basic ready to run 1/18th buggy, A1 hobbies has them for as little as £60 I think?
Come and have a look, its warm, dry, well lit, has a bar, has a bar and it has a bar! |
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reg
Junior Member
Christmas Island
427 Posts |
Posted - 22 January 2013 : 20:54:33
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does anyone know if it has a Bar?
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TomTom
Average Member
Kyrgyzstan
596 Posts |
Posted - 22 January 2013 : 21:06:57
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| Hi Ian im good thanks. The GT12 did catch my eye, I was kinda hoping it would be popular :D. Robbie, electric wise I just have a Blitz SCT. Bit too big looking at those photos! Ill keep an eye on here anyway and probably pop down next week or the week after, sounds like a plan! |
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grasshopper
Senior Member
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Posted - 22 January 2013 : 23:34:32
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Got my 1/10 SCT truck round the track.....but only just...and there would be no space for overtaking moves!
Tomorrow night I shall be campaigning a Helion Animus 18SCT...but I'm not sure if I'd do better with a Jackal buggy, tried one on the set up night and it went exceptionally well.
Be good to see you there Tom, you've been playing on two wheels too long.
Oh, by the way the club has a bar! |
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A1-RC Indoor Racing - A new beginning.
