Drop Inn racing
 

Great night racing last night, very close, really enjoyed it. Hope to head up again in a few weeks, the almost 2 hr drive home is the only downer!

Hi Ian,
Where was the racing at last night? Drop In at Craigavon?
I thought it was only on Wednesday nights. ??

Im gutted if I missed a potential race opportunity - there are so few around that I can actually get to.
Tuesdays are good for me, so if its a regular thing Im there!

(P.S. you coming up to BADMCC on 5th June? Should be a good one again!)

Sorry for the confusion it was Wednesday night. 5th June is the first 2 wd national round in Dublin. You should try and get to that if you can. AFAIK there will be a few travelling down from either fivemiletown or craigavon.

Good to see u at DIR - the Cougar was impressive against the Losi's that seem to breeding at the club! Glad that Duffys Circus next door didn't prevent us racing!

I see the 22 invasion is on all fronts! I also see a few bent alloy chassis in DIR's future - it was always a testing venue on durability. I suppose you're opening a B4 shelter for unwanted, abandoned B4s, Ed?

Hoping to get going again if some work opportunities come to fruition over the next week - I'll be in the vicinity again, and can afford the petrol....

It was my trusty old B4 that won the A final even with an old brushed motor. No timing advanced boosted new fangled technology.

Racing tonight at Craigavon Drop-In again.
Ed mentioned that there was a chance of an outdoor grass track, but looking at the weather I guess thats probably not happening tonight.
So indoor astro it is! :)

Anyone else going? Ian, Colin?

7pm start - my Cat will accept all challenges (and then smash into the wall and break as I fumble with the controls as per usual! :D )

Many have tried to shift our end wall but haven't seen it move too far yet! We'll see how the CAT gets on later - racing confirmed indoors, starting at 7pm.

Cheers Ed, looking forward to it. :)

...although the Cat, which is sitting on the table in front of me right now, seems to be regarding me with silent contempt :D

P.S. how long you reckon it takes to get from Belfast to you guys? Im thinking about 30 mins or so?

Maybe a bit more @ legal speed!

lol - fair enough.
I plead the 5th and refuse to incriminate myself further :)

Good fun, good racing, really enjoyed last night guys. Hope to see you again soon.

+1 to homesy comments.
Another great fun night racing.

Well done David for the well deserved 3rd place in an unfamiliar car!

Glad to hear you both enjoyed the racing - it's much appreciated when people travel so far to race with us. Welcome back anytime!

Should be up on Wednesday along with Derek, Go Schumacher!

Great stuff Ian - I should be there myself too.
See you guys on Wed! :)

Sounds like a Schumacher invasion! C u there. :)

Great night, really enjoyed it. The SX3 loves that track. Hope to get up again soon!

+1 to what Ian said, the Cougar SV was working well tonight too. Be back soon. :thumbsup:

2 TQ's for the Schueys, can't be bad!

Glad to hear everybody enjoyed the night despite a few "incidents"! Looks like a Schumacher take over - come back soon "No Rear Grip" - we need you!!! :lol:

Just a pity about that speed bump that kept appearing at the end of the straight! Can't believe the only damage from my collision with it was two ballcups...

I think I'll be digging out the 5.5T - 10.5T just looks so pedestrian in comparison!

My brother really enjoyed his first night's racing. He was actually worse than I thought he'd be, but the truck isn't exactly nimble...

Put the rat together for him, it will be far better than a truck with no steering!! Must say that the 5.5 was a bit too much for that track, 6 or 7.5 would have been as fast if not faster.

Is the racing on this week?

I'll be there on Wednesday night...out of retirement once again...
with me will be my trusty b4..with lengthened chassis...
havnt got my centro yet..

Fantastic all - Im going to be trying my hardest to get there too.
Looking forward to it - great racing as always.

Ed - any update on the computerised timing?

Racing is on at Drop Inn Craigavon this week, 31st August. No confirmation on Lap Timing system yet but its on it's way.

Latest update - timimg system expected to arrive 6-8 September. :thumbsup:

Great news Ed :)
Hopefully see you later tonight!

Ian will be pleased.....:woot:

So will everyone else - if only for the reason that I wont be mucking up everyones timing as my fat fingers mash the laptop in the wrong order!! :)

Another good night at Craigavon, really enjoying the racing.:thumbsup:

How did the SX3 shape up?

I didn't have it down mate, just took the Cougar. I qualified 3rd in the A final behind Mark Penney and Paul Jennings. I was having trouble all night with the drivetrain, so much so that I couldn't run in the final. Haven't a clue what went wrong till I get her stripped later on today.

Forget about that and get the car looked at....lol
I'll have to get down some Wed to see how you are going.

Yeah congrats David, you had a good run all night but it was a strange night for breakages - I think the wee gremlins were out.
Loads of breakages and things going pop - including my batts!! (twice?!?!)

But totally agree - another great nights racing.

Thanks Ed! :)

Good to see a good crowd again. Lots of car types too - Losi x 3, Associated x 7, Durango x 1, CR2 x 1, Schumacher x 2.

Still, with the B4 coming 1st & 3rd in the A and 1st in the B not too much has changed! :D

Who was running the Durango?

That would be Andy Smith - he got a new one recently.

..and that was the first time it had raced, and the first time hes ever raced on 100% astro track!
Good result all round I think :)
Well done Andy.