Batley Club information and such like?

[AC199]

I'm thinking about joining you guys for a race and some fun on the 8th Jan, but cant seem to find information about prices anywhere.

Could someone let me know how much it is for a non member to race for the day? Do you have a 540 class? Whats the surface I'd be racing on?

Many thanks

AC

[Tristanssid]

Hi AC,

The 8th will only be my second meeting there, however, I think the cost for a meeting was £7, you will need pin of spike tyres as its (very) slippery floor for 80% and carpet for some of the track. I run Schumacher Yellow Mini Spikes all round.

All cars are 540, although most are now running brushless, I honestly think you'd be as quick as anyone using a 27t Brushed. The only classes are 2wd and 4wd.

Transponders are available, or PT's can be used.

Hope that answers your questions. Anything else let me know.

Kind Regards,

Tristan

[Tristanssid]

pin or spike not pin of spike***

[Oscar]

Race fees for club meetings are , £7 for visitors and £5 for members. There is also a further discount for youngsters under 13

Club membership is available for £8 annually, plus the usual BRCA licence fee if you do not hold one already.

The sports hall floor at Whitcliffe is the usual polished wood found in most sports centres. Area's of the track are carpeted, whilst some is left as is to provide a change of surface. Traction on the floor can be low for the first round or so, but improves once the cars have essentially cleared the dust off the racing line.
Some people do use Schumacher mini-pins in yellow compund, but personally I prefer to run Schumacher mini spikes (yellow). The majority of drivers seem to prefer the mini spikes, especially early on when the grip is a little lower.

As for race classes 2 and 4wd plus juniors is the split.

Motor wise you will be fine with pretty much anything you have, top speed is not all that important in the confines of a sports hall

[AC199]

Many thanks for the information guys, i'll see what i can do about joining the mayhem!

[Stringerhot]

Hi can any one answer a few questions about lipo cells and race meeting times ?

[wacattack]

Originally Posted by Stringerhot

Hi can any one answer a few questions about lipo cells and race meeting times ?

What questions do you have?

[Oscar]

Originally Posted by Stringerhot

Hi can any one answer a few questions about lipo cells and race meeting times ?

Race meeting details are here http://www.oople.com/forums/showthread.php?t=67252

Lipo's are allowed at the club, but please abide by the policy that all should be charged in a suitable Li-po charge sack.

[Stringerhot]

How many packs of lipo do you need ?for a meeting

[paulc]

Two will be enough one on charge one in the car

[Stringerhot]

Really only 2packs ?how many races do they have at batley?

[AC199]

Originally Posted by Stringerhot

Really only 2packs ?how many races do they have at batley?

Two will be enough one on charge one in the car

I believe the part in bold is the important bit.

[Oscar]

Quantity of races is dependant upon numbers and also the number of active volunteers to build the track
Usually we aim to give 4 rounds and a final.

Most cars these days can do 2 runs on one charge, depending on the capacity of the battery and the motor used. I would advise 3 packs if you do not wish to recharge at the meeting, but if you have a charger and power supply, I see no reason why 2 packs would not be enough (1 charging whilst the other is being used)

[Stringerhot]

Do you still have the problems with esc over heating and shutting down?

[Oscar]

Most modern electrics are fortunately pretty reliable, and I don't believe overheating is a generic problem these days.

[jimarea51]

Hey...

What time do people start arriving for track building etc??

Thanks

JIm

[Oscar]

Doors open 13:00 as there is usually netball in before us

[Chequered Flag Racing]

Originally Posted by Stringerhot

Do you still have the problems with esc over heating and shutting down?

Originally Posted by Oscar

Most modern electrics are fortunately pretty reliable, and I don't believe overheating is a generic problem these days.

As Oscar says

but

You still need to gear the motor correctly so that the esc & motor don't over heat. Check what others are running and gear accordingly in your car.