MARCH 15th: LBC HANDICAP TROPHY

BenH · Last edited by BenH on Sun Mar 15, 2009 11:25 pm; edited 1 time in total

WE'RE BACK!!! Very Happy

The weather was superb, the turnout was good and I for one had a very enjoyable meeting.

The Yok, I felt was a great car today. Fingers let it down a couple of times. I have a couple of things I would like to change slighty, but the best car I have driven down there and looking forward to the club champs.

My stand outs of the day were Colesie. Didn't see a single race of his, but a 2nd place!!! It must have been an amazing drive!!! And Kam - 3rd place. Well done.

The B4. Anyone thinking of buying an indestructable car - Get a B4 Shocked

A selection of pics http://s333.photobucket.com/album...n/Handicap%20March%2015th%202009/

And here: - http://lawfordbuggyclub.myfastforum.org/about2651.html

funky · Posted: Sun Mar 15, 2009 10:52 pm Post subject:

great to be back racing ,lovely day 4 it ,shame about my radio gear ,big thanks to paul for the loan for his handset ,cheers mate ,see you lot next week Very Happy

Wiggles · Posted: Mon Mar 16, 2009 7:10 am Post subject:

Hi All, good day ?????????

Spot on ramps , just need a little more work and better positioning around the track me thinks and thanks to no 46 for his help with construction and testing of said ramps.

Also for his help in keeping the truck going after dans distruction attempts on it!

Good to be back racing again with the good weather to boot and catching up with all the old faces.

Thanks to Jim and see you all in a couple of weeks.

Wiggles..
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Zipper · 2007 LBC TRUCK CHAMPION

Wiggles · Posted: Mon Mar 16, 2009 8:08 am Post subject:

Yeh agree with you there Zipper..but,

Just wish there was more input into the construction and design of them rather than moaning about them.( most people were quite put off by them yesterday)
All the club members are more than welcome to help out with the modifications or scrap the ones with have and start again?

The table tops are ment to be twice the width but time was short and the track was laid so we wre limited on what to do.

Me thinks best thing is approved design submitted , agreed by all and then i will carry out adaptions, extensions, ect..

Also is felt or floor paint going to be used on the surfaces for grip?

Just keep me in the loop and i will sort out asap..

W.. Shocked

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PHIL · Posted: Mon Mar 16, 2009 8:08 am Post subject:

Cheers wiggles excellent ramps, thanks for putting the time and effort into supplying and making them Wink

they make a very good addition in my opinion (maybe they could be a little closer so we could see them Shocked

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Had a great day watched some really good racing today, glad to see everyone and some new faces.

see you all in a couple of weeks Phil Very Happy

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Zipper · 2007 LBC TRUCK CHAMPION

Wiggles · Posted: Mon Mar 16, 2009 8:30 am Post subject:

Hi , There was some astro on opple a couple of weeks back for free, just needed to pick up from the peterborough area.

I have the vans just not the time?

Longer ramps also in mind with a bit of a curve to them as well..

I think the plan with what we have as a basis is to make a 90 degree table top and a long up and over crossover like at newburry??
Some small humps (2 or 3) , banked corner and a wall of death??

Any ideas or plans most welcome.

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

I'd just like to give a HUGE thanks to W. for providing all the materials, and to W. and George for their time constructing them.
As W. said, we can adapt the ramps as we go.
It was my fault the ramps were placed where they were. The reason was one of convenience. I suggested putting them there to save uprooting half the track, which had already been laid.
They will be placed nearer the rostrum next week!
Regarding felt/paint, Colesie (bless him) is going to get some non-slip paint to cover them.
Anyway, again a HUGE thanks to W. Very Happy

As for the meeting itself, my 'drivers of the day' were Kamryon and Dan.
But for a couple of retirements each, either one could have won - well done to you both! And well done to both Neil (Nobby) and Mike for some impressive driving after a 25 year break!
All in all a grand start to the season, and thanks to all who attended.

It's down to the nitty-gritty stuff next week.....can't wait! Very Happy

Zipper · 2007 LBC TRUCK CHAMPION

ben · Posted: Mon Mar 16, 2009 12:43 pm Post subject:

What a great turn out - if we can get those numbers for the club champs, we'll be in for a great season Very Happy

The table tops looked great, it was just the positioning that made them difficult, I'm sure they'll be in a more visible spot by the time we get to the serious stuff.

Both my cars felt good, just a combination of beer, talent & eyesight holding me back.

Just fed up that I can't make 10 club champs now. I'll be praying for rain on a few sundays throughout the year!

Zipper · 2007 LBC TRUCK CHAMPION

Atomic Dan · Posted: Mon Mar 16, 2009 6:06 pm Post subject:

i think think the ramps were ace but maybee move one of the them and not both Cool

good day though although nearly being knocked out by some crazy cars Confused

hoping to get some races as good as sunday in future races Very Happy

twitch
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ben · Posted: Mon Mar 16, 2009 6:16 pm Post subject:

Everything I've got planned for this year seems to clash with a club champs round - sod's law has stitched me up big time Evil or Very Mad

Wedding & honeymoon take out 4 rounds alone...

My only hope is a lot of rain or a free bar at my wedding reception (there's a cc round the morning after), which sadly I could never afford (especially if Jim comes!) Laughing

'Some people believe RC car racing is a matter of life and death. I'm very disappointed with that attitude. I can assure you it is much, much more important than that.'

Try telling the missus that Wink

James Coles · Posted: Mon Mar 16, 2009 6:22 pm Post subject:

Was thinking.. Can get anti slip paint no worries.... but.. reckon it will scratch the bottom of peep's cars a bit.
Especially hitting the ramps at the pace that some seem to like.. Mr Hubbard Laughing

I dont really like the idea of that ..

Grippy and soft is good???