Apologies for the lack of updates, work keeps on getting the way of racing!!
So first onto politics. The BRCA AGM was on sunday the 28th. Unfortunately it was the same day as the shootout so I couldn't go. Many thanks to Daz Newton for representing the whole of the GT/F1 section at the meeting forgoing his day of racing. The big news regarding GT is that a separate class has been allowed for blinky 10.5 1 Cell. Myself and Tim Ward did some testing at chesterfield with 1s blinky and it worked really well. It made the cars a lot closer to race and easier to get close racing. A couple of lads at the club who race tourers tried our cars in blinky and they loved it so much they have already got them. Got to be good for the class.
Now for the car update. Time for a new motor! Unfortunately my trinity D3 broke ANOTHER sensor board so I decided to call it quits with that motor. Managed to get a bargain on a brand new Reedy Sonic 10.5 so that is now in and installed. Unfortunately the first time using it was at the shootout.
Shootout Round 4
Went into the shootout praying for a good result as the title race was close but my chances of keeping the trophy were very slim! Car remained the same setup wise as I was concentrating on getting the motor their or there abouts without cooking it. By the end of the day the speedo settings were back at what they were but a couple extra degrees of top speed timing and the rollout was 50.5mmpr.
I qualified 4th on the grid and after a pretty lonely race finished third overall after Chris Taylor from second had interference issues. Had a really good day and learnt a lot about the motor. Congrats to Peter Craig who took the meeting and series win. Many thanks to Kev Creaser for putting on the series and Stewart Craig. Here are some pics from the day.
A Video from my final.
So whats next? Lots of club racing hopefully and Stocksbridge Club is hosting a winter series on sundays.
28th October 2012
25th November 2012
23rd December 2012
The final three rounds are dates that could be subject to change if required in extreme circumstances:
20th January 2013
17th February 2013
31st March 2013
To enter the series please visit the Winter Series tab on www.stocksbridgercc.weebly.com and download our entry form.
Each meeting is restricted to 70 drivers per round, on a first come first serve basis with a reserve list actioned for any drop outs.
New from Team Associated of a update for their GT car as well.
http://www.teamassociated.com/cars_and_trucks/RC10R5.1/Factory_Team
Very tempting but hoping for an update from Team CRC that will include the new rear pod!
Also gettings shells sorted ready for the autosport show! Will keep you all posted.
