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Nothing leave it as it is | 5 | 15.15% | |
Own heat but not exempt them from marshalling | 7 | 21.21% | |
Own heat,exempt from marshalling and Marshall their heat with volunteers | 21 | 63.64% | |
Voters: 33. You may not vote on this poll |
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#21
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I am nowhere near Bury but my boy who is turning 8 in May has been racing for 3 years so I'll ad my 2 cents. At first the 10th cars worried me a bit in terms of his safety so we switched to 1/18th scale cars and that is what we are doing now mostly. They are still bloody fast but weigh half of a 10th buggy and much safer for kids and adults.
We both have new 10th cars and he has been doing a bit of marshalling at Ardent and a couple of other places (and has had a full on hit on the ankle as well!) but he still likes doing it and is getting better at it. Better than some lazy arse adults I have seen. I feel it is important to let kids marshal. They need to learn that it's part of the game. I always make very sure he is at the safest possible marshal point and have never had an adult refuse to swap with him. It is also important for the dads to take responsibility and stand there and marshal with them as appropriate. I think a kids only heat does work in terms of racing. Whatever the kids age doesn't matter, you will soon see he is ready for the faster heats. We have had those at Wycombe indoors and it worked very well but you still have them marshalling the next heat. |
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I'm certainly thinking a Junior Trophy is a good idea. Won't be expensive and might encourage some new blood.
Also makes sense to declare the novice heat as a separate and open class, allowing 2 and 4wd cars together even when the main heats are split.
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Some sort of win the trophy and bring it back next week system would be great i think they would really like that!
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Adam is 10
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Prime example Adam is 10 raced for 3 years has track awareness he would not be in the beginner class unless you his father wanted him to be the club isn't responsible for his safety his father is
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I think having a heat for the youngsters is an absolutely sound idea
It's a good way of introducing them into racing against others of a similar age and ability, and then gradually build it up from there as they gain more experience It's something which has been introduced at my local and with the help of volunteers for marshalling it works really well. |
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I remember something on the dreary rc racechat forum about it all ages ago.
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You've got mixed up, he's only done 7 or 8 meetings
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Numbers
It's all down to numbers as Sunday proved.
If I had split them up you would not have had as many rounds of racing. The heats are always sorted by ability where possible. (Martin and Billy, your ability rating has been improved) Safe marshaling positions and supervision/instruction should always be the norm. HIGH VIS VESTS WILL BE WORN IN FUTURE The new layout at the new track means the race controller will not be able to see all that is going on so it is down to everyone to help out. Don't just run to the race controller, go to the offender, NICELY
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The Handbook 2011
This is aimed at Nationals but rules are rules. Like the man says we are BRCA.
16. MARSHALLING REQUIREMENTS 16.1 Drivers will be expected to marshal during the race event. Failure to agree to this request, will be deemed as a voluntary withdrawal of that driver‟s entry from the event. Having agreed to perform marshalling duties, drivers can incur marshalling penalties. 16.2 Penalties will be applied by the Referees for poor marshalling, late marshalling or failure to marshal, as detailed in Rules 17.10, 17.11 and 17.12. Late marshalling is clarified as being any marshal not at the correct position when the first car leaves the Start line or Final grid (unless otherwise instructed by officials). Failure to marshal is clarified as being any marshal not at the correct position within one lap of the final car circulating. (unless otherwise instructed by officials). 16.3 A substitute marshal is allowed, providing that the substitute is a BRCA member, that they fulfil the marshalling duties adequately and that a Race Control Official has given permission. At National events, only drivers competing in the event are allowed to marshal Heats and Finals. (This does not include marshals supplied by the host Club to cover unfulfilled places). The driver will be subject to any penalties incurred by their substitute marshal. 16.4 Only drivers who marshal the correct final will score points in that round of the respective Championship unless specific permission is given by the Race Director. 16.5 Marshals must have their hands free at all times. 16.6 Marshals must wear safe and sensible footwear that will not become detached when performing marshalling duties. (Open toed shoes or sandals are not acceptable). 16.7 Marshals must remain at their posts until replaced. 16.8 At National Championship events, it is not mandatory to marshal practice sessions
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The poll speaks for its self Roger Dave |
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I personally did not have a problem racing in the bottom heat on sunday it was a laugh me and billy had a bit of fun which is what its all about at the end of the day. I think it might be a bit hard to just run a kids heat there was only three there on sunday and one was old enough to marshall proper you need at least six regular kids to even think about it. The other thing is if you start imposing to many rules and regulations for kids on club days which are meant to be fun then you will just end up pushing people away if people really want take the racing serious then do nationals and regionals etc club days should be fun days out in my eyes we all have a good crack and a laugh at bury so we should keep it that way and may be just get volunteers to cover for the kids marshaling to keep them safe
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at the end of the day its all in the name of fun. BUT for those of us who take this a bit serious and spend a lot of money and time on it we wont to make sure its worth doing. so i vote in favor of their own heat and people volunteer to Marshall. i will supply the high vis vests. i can get 6 if more is needed someone else can chip in. will bring them with me on the next meeting when ever that will be
Rob
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Corrected it for you there Buds.....
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If you are correct then fair enough, but if not you could confuse a lot of fathers and mothers.
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You cannot allow kids not to marshal. Simple as that. What do you do when they turn 10 (or whatever ago is decided) and it's their turn to marshal for the first time? Fair enough, they have a bit more common sense, but still have no idea about how to quickly and effectively turn a car back onto it's wheels.
If they're old enough to race, they're old enough to marshal. Just put hem at a quiet location. Everyone's got to start somewhere!
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Turd!!!!
Last edited by woOdy; 23-03-2011 at 09:39 AM. |
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I was just happy I was overtaking people in my race Martin!! even if they were 10 and below ha ha and Martin I know your lad was trying to take me out in the race good plan buddy
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The only problem was the plan did not work he took me out more than you
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