APRIL 26: 'SPORT MATTERS' GRAND PRIX @ MCS

BenH

Weather - Brilliant!
Atmosphere - Brilliant!
Racing - Brilliant!
Zipper beating me - Rubbish! Laughing

Wiggles · Posted: Mon Apr 27, 2009 7:54 am Post subject:

All of the above,

What a day!

Misses Wiggles was not so happy with me spending so much time the weekend with the club but in time she will get over it!

Cant wait till next time if i am allowed?

W..
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Zipper beating me - Rubbish! Laughing

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Sorry Ben but that was the best bit of the day.
W.
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Sloppy-ball-joint · Posted: Mon Apr 27, 2009 9:14 am Post subject:

Great weekend fellas!

It was great to back out there and racing again Very Happy

I can't until the next event (that I can do) but next time I'll make sure to wheel out the raffle prize Cat for a run.

As always, many thanks to all those involved with assisting in the smooth running of the meeting. In particular, Wiggles for providing the trailer / van and his time to transport the gear - I hope the Mrs. Wiggles can see the positives to racing RC cars and that there could be far worse things her husband could be doing!

Duncs.

LBC · 2005-06 CLUB CHAMPION, 2008 2WD CHAMPION

FIRST OFF, OODLES AND UMPTEEN THANKS TO W. FOR ALL HIS TIME AND TRANSPORTATION EXPERTISE. WHAT A GUY!.....AND THANKS TO BEN H, LEE, ANDYEM & ANDY E FOR THEIR HELP IN MOVING AND LAYING THE TRACK...AND WHAT A TRACK!
ALSO MANY THANKS TO MARTYN OF 'SPORT MATTERS' FOR KINDLY SPONSORING THIS YEAR'S EVENT.

Well, from the Club's perspective....what a day! Glorious weather, tons of spectators and loads of good racing. A pat on the back to all those who took part. Congrats to Andy for another flawless display in securing the 4wd win, and to George for lifting the 2wd spoils.
For myself it was, as seems to be the trend at this event, a string of retirements and mishaps. The only decent race I had was the opener when coming home 2nd behind Zipper. From there on in it was all down hill! Crying or Very sad

, and driving like a left-handed mammary gland for the most part didn't help matters.
Anyway, enough wingeing, thanks to George for the loan and mechanical upkeep of the B44, just sorry: I didn't do the car justice, and for the breakages!

andy east · Posted: Mon Apr 27, 2009 11:49 am Post subject:

A brilliant day, and a brilliant atmosphere, a lot of banter about the place. What more could you ask for?

It kind of makes it clear in my mind that the sport (some call it a hobby... each to their own) needs to be put out there in the publics eye... I would have thought that our corner of the field was the most visited of the entire show, some peeps staying for a short visit, others I noticed stayed trackside for the whole event.

It's one of those things that anyone can have a crack at, but when it is right in front of them they can't help but watch it... and once they have watched it, they want to have a go.

If we are able to do more events like the MCS it would help not just LBC as a club, but also help to bring in new people.

The track was really nice, and I will have to hold my hands up, the fly-over didn't just play, it played very well. A good feature and a good talking point for the people watching.

3-leg finals was an unexpected bonus, more track time always makes for a happy Eastie Laughing

See you all soon peeps
Andy
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ben · Posted: Mon Apr 27, 2009 6:39 pm Post subject:

It wasn't so much losing to Hubbard & Zipper, it was having to face the fans this morning outside my house!

"Where did you come Ben?" "Fourth"

Great meeting, really enjoyed it, not sure if my heart & ars.... did though Laughing

No. 46 · Posted: Mon Apr 27, 2009 8:24 pm Post subject:

It was a cracking days racing. Its great to race in front of a crowd with all the cheers and jeers Laughing

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The cross over was great fun for me. I was pushing the limits of just how fast i could go underneath it without smashing into the frame of the jump.

The back banking section was simply awesome once it dried out. I was commiting so hard through the chicane at the back that if i would have got it wrong i think i would have landed in the housing estate out the back of the school grounds Laughing

Definately need to do more of these races at other events to raise of the profile of LBC and RC racing in general

Just had a quick search on youtube and it seems that mr Hubbard has formed a bit of a fan club

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DgbhJLkwzd0
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BenH · Posted: Mon Apr 27, 2009 8:44 pm Post subject:

I saw it earlier, but once again, the camera's out and I drive, how did Jim put it..... like a manatee gland. Laughing

So I was keeping it quiet Embarassed

PHIL · Posted: Mon Apr 27, 2009 9:00 pm Post subject:

lmao I think the best bit of that vid is at the end where the lad says there go you go BenH finshed 2nd Laughing

Had a really good day thankyou so much to everyone who paid a part in making it happen!!

See you all in a few weeks Very Happy

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BenH · Posted: Mon Apr 27, 2009 9:09 pm Post subject:

Is that an orange D4 I see trying to cross breed with te BX at the end! Laughing

Think of the child it would spawn! Shocked

Mr C got second didn't he?

6 heats, 3 finals. That's a days racing Very Happy

Anyone else look like they have been lobstered! Rolling Eyes

PHIL · Posted: Tue Apr 28, 2009 7:05 am Post subject:

That was the CAT trying to hump the BX Laughing

as for the lobster look Embarassed

the back of my neck and forearms are RARE Laughing

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Sloppy-ball-joint · Posted: Tue Apr 28, 2009 12:06 pm Post subject:

I don't about my face arms being rare but my arse was after two of those burgers...! Shocked

Only just back onto eating solids...

Duncs

Wiggles · Posted: Tue Apr 28, 2009 10:57 pm Post subject:

All burnt and red here too..

Just glad i could help out the weekend with the club , so no thanks needed but it is good to know you all care Embarassed

Jim said he has been asked to do two more shows this year so if ya all liked it that much and we can all pull together to make it happen????

Had the best 2wd races ever for me and the car just felt so right i may have to stay with it for a while yet?

Any how see ya all soon and it was a top day for me even if it did feel like i was running a kinder garden or nursery most of the day.. Laughing

Also who liked the new pit table? (just big enouth for my spares)

W ..

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