Friday nights racing was top class once again with the new gearing proving to be a big hit with regards to the handling of the cars. They seem to be better suited to the Falcon motors and the motors semed to be running much cooler.
Racing was tight with a few hoping for good results after spending many hours on Wednesday night seting up and tuning their cars.
Craig had his Cheetah 11 running very sweetly with the new motor and new gears and ended up winning the night with 151.62 laps.
Ashwin and Erlo had a very close battle with Ashwin using his tried and tested Flexi 5 and Erlo with his brand new JK X24 chasis that he assembled and set up on the Wednesday night. Ashwin ended up ahead with 146.45 and Erlo very close behind on 146.15 which is the equivalent of a gap of 1.5 seconds after 12 minutes of racing.
Phil, Tony, Costa and Mike had their little battle going on although Mike was compromised and dropped off a bit during the middle stages of the race after picking up a pin in his gearing. Once the pin was removed, he was flying again but had too much to catch.
Ayrton and Gordon had, as usual, a cracker of a race with Ayrton showing the "old man" the way home by 1.11 laps (about 5.5 seconds). The new guy, Bruce, topped of the list of runners with a test car and finished off with a respectable 98.06 laps... not bad for a first time.
A great nights racing was had by all and I think that many people had their best racing in a long time and more importantly, the results were very close from top to bottom.
The big question now is will the motors last... and new chassis should I buy.
Final Results:
Craig - 151.62
Ashwin - 146.45
Erlo - 146.15
Phil - 139.44
Tony - 138.95
Costa - 137.87
Mike - 130.92
Ayrton - 124.29
Gordon - 123.18
Bruce - 98.06
09 March 2009
05 March 2009
Formula Libre 2009 Rules
Click on the picture on the left to enlarge it, to be able see the rules for this season. They are effective Feb 2009.
Please read through to make sure that none of these rules are contravened as random scrutaneering will be done this year.
Formula Libre - 27/02/2009 - Race Report
When last did we have 22 drivers in an event? The Formula Libre race last Friday evening was a huge success with some very exciting and close racing. We actually had 23 drivers, but unfortunately Gordon had to leave early. We would have had to extend the four groups to five if the likes of Brad, Celeste, Tony and prospective new member Marcus had been able to attend! New members Vic and Jono were in the thick of the action. Kevin and Luke were back for more and will be joining soon. Visitors who enjoyed themselves and whom we hope will be back included Bruce and son Ronan, Zsolt, Marko and Robert. It was great to see Mark Bray and son Andrew at the Club after a long absence.
After the introduction of Formula Libre last year, it soon became the most popular class and it seems that the decision to run the class twice a month this year, was a good one. The Committee will be importing upgrade kits, spares and controllers for the benefit of new members and to support the Class during the year. Scalextric cars are available on order from George of Hillcrest Hobbies - contact number 031-7658585. Phil has a price list and catalogue at the Club on Fridays.
Racing was close and exciting. There was the usual battle out in front between the GT 40s of Ashwin and Phil, and Mike with the Can Am Porsche. The GT 40s came out on top with Ashiwn taking the lead only on the final segment. Phil came close to winning and was half a lap ahead of Ashwin going into the last segment. A track fault on yellow forced the white GT 40 to slow going into the donut on every lap. Ashwin slipped by for his second win in as many races this season, while Phil had to be content with second. Mike fought hard for third place and is now tied in second place with Phil in the Championship. Costa in the evergreen Chev Camaro was fourth with Erlo and young Ayrton closing out the top six. Costa is threatening to bring his new Ferrari P4 into action soon while Erlo is still experimenting with tyre compounds. It promises to be an exciting season.
After the introduction of Formula Libre last year, it soon became the most popular class and it seems that the decision to run the class twice a month this year, was a good one. The Committee will be importing upgrade kits, spares and controllers for the benefit of new members and to support the Class during the year. Scalextric cars are available on order from George of Hillcrest Hobbies - contact number 031-7658585. Phil has a price list and catalogue at the Club on Fridays.
Racing was close and exciting. There was the usual battle out in front between the GT 40s of Ashwin and Phil, and Mike with the Can Am Porsche. The GT 40s came out on top with Ashiwn taking the lead only on the final segment. Phil came close to winning and was half a lap ahead of Ashwin going into the last segment. A track fault on yellow forced the white GT 40 to slow going into the donut on every lap. Ashwin slipped by for his second win in as many races this season, while Phil had to be content with second. Mike fought hard for third place and is now tied in second place with Phil in the Championship. Costa in the evergreen Chev Camaro was fourth with Erlo and young Ayrton closing out the top six. Costa is threatening to bring his new Ferrari P4 into action soon while Erlo is still experimenting with tyre compounds. It promises to be an exciting season.
24 February 2009
Showing Why He Won "Most Improved"
A photo of Ayrton showing why he won the most improved racer last year. Racing with the old and experienced racers is a daunting task that has reduced many to tears.
Prizegiving for 2008
We held our prizegiving slightly late this year but it was thoroughly enjoyed by all who where there.
The more prominent prizes were as folows:
Outstanding Performance - Tony Ball
Kits Knockout Champion - Tony Ball
Scalex/Fly Handicap - Tony Ball
Most Improved Driver - Ayrton Psannis
The prizes where handed out by Celest - a big thank you for assisting us.
13 October 2008
Ecurie out and about with Newcastle slot car racer Tim Murch
Hobbyists often dabble in all forms of modeling. Three of us aero modellers stayed with hard core Newcastle slot car racer Tim Murch and his wife Ann this past weekend.
In addition to knife making, slot car racing and aero modelling, Tim has a yen for off road rc racing. So much so that he has built this stunning off road track in his back yard for his 1/16 & 1/18 electric off road race cars.
In addition to knife making, slot car racing and aero modelling, Tim has a yen for off road rc racing. So much so that he has built this stunning off road track in his back yard for his 1/16 & 1/18 electric off road race cars.
The serious esses remind one of the old Newscastle slot car track and Tim and his buddies have a ball on the tight and fun track with their Associated and Anderson off road racers.
We also from time to time lead Tim astray to some mountain top slope flying at Volksrust, a midway mecca for the Highveld, Free State and Kwazulu Natal RC slope fliers:
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