i_am_scarecrow 912 Posted July 27, 2014 ***BETTER LATE THAN NEVER, UPDATED INFO A BIT FURTHER DOWN!!!*** Hey chaps, I have decided the southerners need some kind of meet soon so I have contacted the Adur Touring car club about maybe hiring their track for the day. At the moment it is very much in the planning stage as I'd like to get an idea of numbers but the plan would be to run various classes like m chassis, touring cars and buggies and as the wheelie races at the northern meets seem so popular why not do that too? Maybe even a drift event aswell? I think a kids race would be great for the younger fans. There are actually two tracks at the venue, a large purpose built on road track- And a smaller oval track- x There is also a bmx track I use for bashing but it's a little overgrown since this pic was taken. As said it is very much in the early stages but the club Vice Chairman has contacted me so that's a start. There may be a small charge involved in hiring the track but that can be discussed at a later date with the club, this post is mainly to get an idea of who would be interested, what cars they would like to run and so on. Personally I'd try to run one car in each class but obviously what you run is entirely down to you! Anyway please comment if you are interested in taking part, spectators will also be most welcome. All the best, Shane 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smitchos 78 Posted July 28, 2014 Hi Shane, all looks/sounds good, to me, having 2 areas to run, plus your suggestion of kids being able to run, should make it very appealing to many members. I just hope you get enough interest and get this off the ground. I'm DEFINITELY interested, please keep us all informed if a date is set, I'd make the effort to join you. I know this is not the first time someone has suggested a more 'southern' location, so hopefully they'll be enough interest. Just a suggestion - the oval track would be great for stock cars/Mardaves!! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hammerstien 187 Posted July 29, 2014 o yes mini stocks on oval and hornet and hopper oval race 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gruntfuggly 562 Posted July 30, 2014 Definitely interested. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
i_am_scarecrow 912 Posted July 30, 2014 Great stuff guys, I'll give the club a bell and see what they can do for us. I'm sure we'll get some more interest. If I get a confirmed date I'll put the details on Iconic RC's Facebook page too, plenty of Tamiya fans on there aswell. Think I best get my mo3 built! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
essexbill 23 Posted July 31, 2014 This could be good for me. Are you thinking this year or 2015? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
i_am_scarecrow 912 Posted August 1, 2014 I guess it depends when the club can fit us in and also what kind of interest I can drum up. So far it looks good for something this year, maybe to test the water and then if it goes ok I'll look to organise something bigger for next year. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Butler 338 Posted September 2, 2014 Any update on this? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grumpy pants 4369 Posted September 2, 2014 I could well be up for this one as well. I'd be really keen to attend and have some track time as well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
i_am_scarecrow 912 Posted September 7, 2014 Hey chaps, apologies for not having jumped on this a little quicker, a new job has meant my spare time has suffered of late but I'm back on the case either with this track meet or a similar local meet, possibly off road? What would you guys prefer? What cars do you run and what would you like to bring along? All the best, Shane Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grumpy pants 4369 Posted September 9, 2014 I would bring anything that runs for a bit of track fun. Wheelies, a TT02 those sorts of things. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Butler 338 Posted September 10, 2014 Personally I'd like Tarmac track time. I would be bringing 3 others too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smitchos 78 Posted September 10, 2014 yeh agree - as its a tarmac track, would bring 'mostly' intend to use on-road, but of course always bring a few vintage off-road of course!. Its so easy to go to your local park and use a modern off-road buggy, but not so easy to use on-road F1, Le Mans style endurance, touring cars, road-rally stuff etc. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RC-Dad 15 Posted September 15, 2014 Hi, I'd be interested in this. Very, very new to everything, at the moment just running a 2010 Holiday Buggy. I'm exploring local tracks/ clubs (live in Winchester) but I'm keen to explore some more and also meet others who share the same hobby. My son William (6) is also enjoying racing the buggy so if he is able to run on the meet that'd be great, and also help me secure the vital "pass out" to come along. Timing wise - I'm assuming this would be held on a weekend? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
i_am_scarecrow 912 Posted March 5, 2017 Doesn't time fly!!! Well almost three years on from my original post and I still haven't arranged anything at all! In that time I've joined the club, raced a full season of TT-01's and am about to start my second season in a month or so. I've built countless cars and have more projects than I remember buying! Things have progressed and permission has been given for me to organise a meet at the track for a day when no other racing is on. I'm thinking nothing too serious, no transponders etc.....just a day to drive any Tamiya you wish to bring along and possibly even a show and shine for those cars you can't bring yourself to get dirty! If anybody is still up for this I'm aiming for a Saturday in May or June depending on the club calender. Give me a shout if you fancy it or have any other ideas, should be a fun day if all goes well. Shane Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Butler 338 Posted March 5, 2017 I'm interested in a practice day. We have done a few at Snetterton and WLRC on the this forum. I am sure you'll find the threads with a bit of googlings. jweston and smitchos arranged them. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Leckster 34 Posted March 7, 2017 On 3/5/2017 at 6:14 PM, i_am_scarecrow said: Doesn't time fly!!! Well almost three years on from my original post and I still haven't arranged anything at all! In that time I've joined the club, raced a full season of TT-01's and am about to start my second season in a month or so. I've built countless cars and have more projects than I remember buying! Things have progressed and permission has been given for me to organise a meet at the track for a day when no other racing is on. I'm thinking nothing too serious, no transponders etc.....just a day to drive any Tamiya you wish to bring along and possibly even a show and shine for those cars you can't bring yourself to get dirty! If anybody is still up for this I'm aiming for a Saturday in May or June depending on the club calender. Give me a shout if you fancy it or have any other ideas, should be a fun day if all goes well. Shane Yep, interested - will send PM 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
i_am_scarecrow 912 Posted May 1, 2017 I'm just getting this organised now but in addition would any body be interested in racing in an M chassis class at the club? M03 and M05 chassis only and probably the M07 when it arrives. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SNAKEBITE 40 Posted May 2, 2017 I'm interested in coming along with my son. Neo and Rising fighters respectively. Just interested in having a spot of fun, nothing competitive as the cars are what they are and I don't really want to spend time and money going through any race scrutiny etc Just have a bit of fun. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SNAKEBITE 40 Posted May 2, 2017 I'm also terrible at looking at all of the site as I go straight to "General Discussions", hence my late reply to this thread! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
i_am_scarecrow 912 Posted May 2, 2017 This little meeting will be all about fun! Any Tamiya is welcome be they standard, modified, race car or monster truck! I might even bring my Rising Fighter along too, I've not driven that one for a while! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Leckster 34 Posted May 3, 2017 Any idea of a date yet? I best get on with get on with finishing an on road build! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
i_am_scarecrow 912 Posted May 4, 2017 I'm just waiting for the club to confirm which Saturdays the track will be free for, hopefully I should know for sure over the weekend. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
i_am_scarecrow 912 Posted May 4, 2017 We're racing the TT01's this coming Sunday matey, feel free to pop over and watch the action! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites