Outdoor track

[N7ELA]

Well thats champion that then. 8 quid for both classes all day is great value for money...

[chris68nufc]

Half an hour isnt so bad for a meeting i suppose. I checed times out on AA routefinder site but they take it you do 70mph and they said 50 min. I do 75mph so may do it quicker.

I will be up for it if we get a few people down there.

[dayxwalker]

I reckon on a nice summers day it will be mint racing this track ! Instant barbys ! Sun and racing !

[markc]

Yeah, sounds good...and its close to me!..Bonus!

[gazc]

sounds great racing my 1/8th and 1/10th in the same day! i'll try and make one of the dig days if you guys keep them posted on here

[damo666]

Originally Posted by chris68nufc

Half an hour isnt so bad for a meeting i suppose. I checed times out on AA routefinder site but they take it you do 70mph and they said 50 min. I do 75mph so may do it quicker.

I will be up for it if we get a few people down there.

On a Sunday morning for me Chris it takes 35mins from west denton park.

[damo666]

I can see some of you guys buying 1/8th scale once you have a go of one

[chrispattinson]

Sounds good, but 7 or 8 quid sounds like a lot for racing, regionals are only £8!

[damo666]

Originally Posted by chrispattinson

Sounds good, but 7 or 8 quid sounds like a lot for racing, regionals are only £8!

not when the rent is £430 a month, I always laugh when the price of racing gets brought up but you think nothing of spending £1000+ on gear

[turbo_brick]

Originally Posted by chrispattinson

Sounds good, but 7 or 8 quid sounds like a lot for racing, regionals are only £8!

How much is worksop? Bury?
You've also got to bear in mind thats for as many classes as you run on the day. 4wd, 2wd, 8th, lot of racing for £8.

[chrispattinson]

Originally Posted by turbo_brick

How much is worksop? Bury?
You've also got to bear in mind thats for as many classes as you run on the day. 4wd, 2wd, 8th, lot of racing for £8.

Fair enough if you're racing more than one class, I just thought it was worth a punt at getting the race fees down a bit.

I also dont know anyone that spends £1000 on gear???

[turbo_brick]

Originally Posted by chrispattinson

I also dont know anyone that spends £1000 on gear???

Me

The race fees in my eyes are acceptable for what your getting, you've just been blessed with only paying £3 for too long.

Peter

[damo666]

If you wouldn't pay the money then that's fair enough but it's the only purpose built track in Tyne and wear. We don't NEED to improve the track so 10th scale can race on it but after talking to Peter thought it was a good idea. I dont think the commitee would be willing to reduce the price as that's normal for 1/8th scale all around the country and you would be getting the same track time.
As for not knowing anyone who spends £1000 on gear

[baD]

Originally Posted by chrispattinson

I just thought it was worth a punt at getting the race fees down a bit.

aaahhhhh - spare a little sympathy for him, he is an accountant

[Chequered Flag Racing]

Originally Posted by baD

aaahhhhh - spare a little sympathy for him, he is an accountant

must be a tax fiddle in there somewere

[chris68nufc]

Chris P hasnt spent £1000 in his whole racing career spanning over 15 years. Neither have i though.

[jimbo2]

in 8th scale by the time you buy the kit which is anywhere from£200-£600, engine they range from£80-£340ish, handset you get what you pay for there, strater box and so on you arnt that far off a good £1100 and electric isnt much cheaper ive just got into 10th offroad and so far its cost me £800 and i all ready had my hand set so i think £8 isnt much to grip at

[chrispattinson]

Originally Posted by jimbo2

in 8th scale by the time you buy the kit which is anywhere from£200-£600, engine they range from£80-£340ish, handset you get what you pay for there, strater box and so on you arnt that far off a good £1100 and electric isnt much cheaper ive just got into 10th offroad and so far its cost me £800 and i all ready had my hand set so i think £8 isnt much to grip at

Car - £180
Cells - £60
Radio - £140
ESC - £75
Motor - £30
Charger - £50

Total - £530

Move over when I lap ya !

[turbo_brick]

TRF501x - £335
gtb combo - £199
futaba 2.4 - £175
Lipo'sx2 - £84
Charger - £40 ish

£833 plus other bits and pieces, spares etc.

Yes it can be done on a budget, but kit like yours, mine, chris s and most of the others at the club soon adds up.

Also bear in mind you may end up paying that every week unless we can find somewhere cheap enough after the summer to race.

Peter

[Kash]

The track would be ideal for 10th if it's smothed out, it will more then likely make 1/8th racing better too.. I'm more then happy to help with track work i've just got a couple of busy weeks but after that i'll be down to help as much as i can.