oOple Invernational 2011 - 1/10th off road

[c0sie]

I camped this year, it were sweaty hot in the days yet bitter cold at night lol!

Loved it though, so many stories and tales to be heard for months after!

Will have to try and butter Jimmy up to reserve my fatty-boy t-shirt if I get in though lol

[c0sie]

I camped this year, it were sweaty hot in the days yet bitter cold at night lol!

Loved it though, so many stories and tales to be heard for months after!

Will have to try and butter Jimmy up to reserve my fatty-boy t-shirt if I get in though lol

[Mrs oOple]

Originally Posted by dpackster1980

I want to be in this one, applied for the last one but no one bothered their arse to email people saying they didn't get in!


Put me down for it but just out of politeness and common courtesy send either a pm or email to the people refused.

I know if you're not part of the "click" you don't get in so I know I won't be in this one. I don't believe in arse kissing. :thumb down:

I did fill in the form last year and no one emailed me back. I had to find out second hand from other people which from my point of view is disgusting.

I'm not popular with certain people who have an influence on what goes on. Like I said I refuse to kiss people's arses!

In my point of view the people that applied last year and didn't get in should get preference this year over the people that did.

Was there really any need for that? There was a feedback thread from the first event which could have been used to politely make suggestions about how things could be improved; this years invernational was the first of its kind and unfortunately there were always going to be some things that could have been better. I understand your point about receiving some form of confirmation whether the entry is successful or not and I'm sure this can be taken on board for future events.

The clique/arse kissing comments are pretty poor too. Granted there were bound to be some familiar faces - a team of dedicated dudes worked tirelessly to contribute towards the planning and (hopefully) smooth running of the event, so it would have been a bit mean not to allow them to race. However generally the aim was to accept entries from a wide range of drivers from different regions/countries, and of different racing abilities, and everyone who applied had a fair chance.

Constructive feedback is welcome, but posting slanderous comments is only going kick the morale of those who are working so hard to organise a kick-ass (not kiss-ass) event.

[Chrislong]

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[russmini]

Well said Vicky

I put an entry in this year and somehow managed to get a place. Unfortunately, i had to decline it as something else came up that i could not get out of.

I will put an entry in again this year, especially as i'm a lot more into 10th now. Hopefully i'll get an Invite, so i can see what i missed this year. Oh i don't really know many people in 10th, so definitely not a Kiss Ass here...

[c0sie]

You going to race this year Vicky? Get that B4 out on the astro?

[jimmy]

Originally Posted by dpackster1980

I did fill in the form last year and no one emailed me back. I had to find out second hand from other people which from my point of view is disgusting.

I'm not popular with certain people who have an influence on what goes on. Like I said I refuse to kiss people's arses!

In my point of view the people that applied last year and didn't get in should get preference this year over the people that did.

You submitted a form requesting an entry - you didn't enter the race - we do that for you when you're accepted.

It's a long process, it's all done by hand - why? Because we want a mix of drivers from overseas, top drivers and average drivers.
Over 250 entries and we even upped the number from I think 160 to 180 that we accepted.

I didn't race - I went (obviously) and it was an absolutely awesome event, racing or not.

I submitted details to get an entry at the neo race 2010, I didn't get a place either - and I never got anyone telling me I didn't get a place. I know I didn't get a place because.............. I didn't get one!

It's not possible to tell you you haven't got something you might well still get. If you get it too last minute and you aren't able to confirm and pay then it'll go to someone else. Sadly it takes time to work through. If we keep spaces open right until the last week for some top drivers we'd like to attend, or spaces open up because someone can't attend, then any driver that has submitted details can still get an entry.

It sounds to me like you want to tick a box that says 'If I don't get an entry immediately, strike my name off the list please' - I suggest you write that on the additional-info box next time?

[jimmy]

I should just add that kissing arses does in fact work

[DaveG28]

Originally Posted by jimmy

You submitted a form requesting an entry - you didn't enter the race - we do that for you when you're accepted.

It's a long process, it's all done by hand - why? Because we want a mix of drivers from overseas, top drivers and average drivers.
Over 250 entries and we even upped the number from I think 160 to 180 that we accepted.

I didn't race - I went (obviously) and it was an absolutely awesome event, racing or not.

I submitted details to get an entry at the neo race 2010, I didn't get a place either - and I never got anyone telling me I didn't get a place. I know I didn't get a place because.............. I didn't get one!

It's not possible to tell you you haven't got something you might well still get. If you get it too last minute and you aren't able to confirm and pay then it'll go to someone else. Sadly it takes time to work through. If we keep spaces open right until the last week for some top drivers we'd like to attend, or spaces open up because someone can't attend, then any driver that has submitted details can still get an entry.

It sounds to me like you want to tick a box that says 'If I don't get an entry immediately, strike my name off the list please' - I suggest you write that on the additional-info box next time?

Originally Posted by jimmy

I should just add that kissing arses does in fact work

In that case, good response Jimmy

[c0sie]

*smooches jimmys pale white arse cheeks*

[mark christopher]

Originally Posted by jimmy

I should just add that kissing arses does in fact work

what about bribary?

[David Church]

Originally Posted by mark christopher

what about bribary?

I am up for some of this!!!

[the man from delmonte]

Originally Posted by dpackster1980

I want to be in this one, applied for the last one but no one bothered their arse to email people saying they didn't get in!


Put me down for it but just out of politeness and common courtesy send either a pm or email to the people refused.

I know if you're not part of the "click" you don't get in so I know I won't be in this one. I don't believe in arse kissing. :thumb down:

We have found the biggest tit on the forum

[gazbaz2]

Originally Posted by footey

my name is first down for any drinking contest

Me too matey

[dpackster1980]

Originally Posted by the man from delmonte

We have found the biggest tit on the forum

What happened did you look in the mirror first thing and realise that he was staring right back at you???? Pleb

I wasn't mocking the effort people made. I'm just bitterly disappointed at the lack of communication, unfortunately I work where I need to give notice so a swift email could have sufficed that's the bottom line.

I don't care if people don't like my views, however I know for a fact places were offered to people that didn't even submit an entry and that's a fact hence my blunt posts.

I wasn't slating the effort that people, it's hard organising any event.

[c0sie]

Why dont you quit the moaning, go off and organise your own biiiiig race meeting, and then invite the people you want too?

Seriously, its ace fun

[Chrislong]

Originally Posted by dpackster1980

unfortunately I work where I need to give notice so a swift email could have sufficed that's the bottom line.

Well done for being so efficient. Work is work, and don't be suprised many others also have to be so efficient too.

This is toy car racing, do it for enjoyment and to find an escape from work. Do it cos you enjoy it, because everyone else is, if something bothers you let it go or deal with it, don't keep it in and let it turn you bitter and twisted 12months down the line and reduce your enjoyment otherwise you have no escape from stress!

[Stu]

Originally Posted by dpackster1980

I'm just bitterly disappointed at the lack of communication, unfortunately I work where I need to give notice so a swift email could have sufficed that's the bottom line.

As Jimmy pointed out we were still sending out invites to drivers who registered their interest a couple of days before the event.

When we got the sad news at the last min that some of the Euro-warriors could not get their ferry sorted we accepted some more entries during Friday practice.

The point is that we can't send out any mail saying 'you will not get a place' because until the clock for round 1 starts you may still get a run.

[DaveG28]

Originally Posted by dpackster1980

I don't care if people don't like my views, however I know for a fact places were offered to people that didn't even submit an entry and that's a fact hence my blunt posts.

Ermm, not being funny mate, but isn't that the bit that makes it an invitational?

If they didn't do that, it'd just be a race, they'd have to rename it and everything!

[dpackster1980]

Originally Posted by Chrislong

Well done for being so efficient. Work is work, and don't be suprised many others also have to be so efficient too.

This is toy car racing, do it for enjoyment and to find an escape from work. Do it cos you enjoy it, because everyone else is, if something bothers you let it go or deal with it, don't keep it in and let it turn you bitter and twisted 12months down the line and reduce your enjoyment otherwise you have no escape from stress!

Point taken, I rather spend quality time with my son than the crappy politics of toy car racing.

I used to enjoy it not so long ago.