5th-Feb-23, 04:50 PM
Race reports - 2nd Feb - NSR Mosler ‘Club Challenge #1’
I’m trying to reduce the length of the race reports but a lot happened tonight….
First and foremost, huge thanks to everyone who was willing to support the Manx Slot Car Club for 2023 by pledging monthly standing orders and other payments and thereby eligible for this ‘Club Challenge’ kindly sponsored by Andy.
Eight of us from the 2022 ‘Club Challenge’ are continuing this year and we’ve gladly been joined by Ed who was looking forward to joining in.
This year is guaranteed to see a new challenge champion as Kev voluntarily opted out of the overall championship.
The cars all had new wheels, tyres and braids, Brian, Andy & Kev doing the work required and setting the cars up. Tyre prep was a big thing this time round, as the tyres polished last year lap times improved…more on this later
The cars were all scrutineered by Andy then 30 minutes of car checks and 10 practice laps were allowed.
Before racing started Brian announced this weeks ‘50p Trophy’ winner would be between Gav & Ed. Gav was managing quicker hot laps but Ed was more consistent…who would win?...more on this later
- Two Rounds - 5 minutes & 3 minutes -
Round 1 - 5 minute heats
Racing started with Ed vs Gav vs Mike…Mike’s car looked quick and laid down a good marker for the rest. As we saw last year the marshals were kept rather busy, at times all three cars requiring help…but for those that held back a little and kept going the results seemed to follow. Meanwhile the ‘50p Trophy’ was up for grabs, Ed & Gav finished the first race only seconds apart.
As we progressed through the heats it was good to see some cars more than competitive, Brian, Kev & Andy were the quick guys last year but were joined this time round by Chris & Mike. Kev stayed out of trouble and finished comfortably ahead at the end of Round 1 but the nice surprise was seeing Mike in 2nd and Chris in 3rd followed by Brian & Andy only inches apart.
‘50p Trophy’ round 1 went to Ed
Geoff was struggling, his Mosler seemingly popping out of the slot for fun, by the time his third race was 5 laps run he’d had enough…time for some help as Kev spent time checking the car over, making sure the rear bearings were glued in then re-setting the body & pod screws.
Round 2 - 3 minute heats
As the heats progressed it was obvious the tyres were wearing noticeably despite the extra time put into the final tyre prep, time which seems to have been wasted as they only started improving after about 4 or 5 races and required less and less cleaning as the evening went on.
Round 2 started with Gav vs Ed vs Kev…not the most comfortable heat to be in but it ended with Gav ahead of Ed for that special trophy, Kev stayed out of trouble when possible…
The closest races for heat wins came in this round, Heat #7 Chris (Red) vs Brian (Yellow) ended with Brian’s car (now flying as the tyres were properly ‘coming in’) finishing a few seconds ahead of Chris.
…and Heat #8 Brian (Red) vs Chris (Yellow) with Chris crossing the line first just over a second ahead.
Geoff was managing to race his car for the first time with appropriate controller adjustments making a difference and went best in Yellow.
Kev again finished comfortably clear at the end but Andy was the biggest improver finishing clear in 2nd with Chris not far behind…with Brian a few seconds ahead of Mike.
Geoff finishing between the tight midfield and the ‘50p Trophy’ race…Ed again finishing a couple of laps ahead of Gav to win the trophy for a week.
It’s obvious Chris & Mike have got much closer to the top three, Chris managing to get into the sub-6 second laps with Kev, Andy & Brian whilst Mike got down to 6.01
The results chart shows both rounds plus an accumulated score with notification of any heat wins.
With both Andy & Kev out of the running for ‘Club Challenge’ 2023 Champion…Chris is now in first spot followed by Brian then Mike.
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Next week is Slot Rally, Little Druidale has had the first lot of painting done and has much better grip than previously as the road surface is now sealed.
I’m trying to reduce the length of the race reports but a lot happened tonight….
First and foremost, huge thanks to everyone who was willing to support the Manx Slot Car Club for 2023 by pledging monthly standing orders and other payments and thereby eligible for this ‘Club Challenge’ kindly sponsored by Andy.
Eight of us from the 2022 ‘Club Challenge’ are continuing this year and we’ve gladly been joined by Ed who was looking forward to joining in.
This year is guaranteed to see a new challenge champion as Kev voluntarily opted out of the overall championship.
The cars all had new wheels, tyres and braids, Brian, Andy & Kev doing the work required and setting the cars up. Tyre prep was a big thing this time round, as the tyres polished last year lap times improved…more on this later
The cars were all scrutineered by Andy then 30 minutes of car checks and 10 practice laps were allowed.
Before racing started Brian announced this weeks ‘50p Trophy’ winner would be between Gav & Ed. Gav was managing quicker hot laps but Ed was more consistent…who would win?...more on this later
- Two Rounds - 5 minutes & 3 minutes -
Round 1 - 5 minute heats
Racing started with Ed vs Gav vs Mike…Mike’s car looked quick and laid down a good marker for the rest. As we saw last year the marshals were kept rather busy, at times all three cars requiring help…but for those that held back a little and kept going the results seemed to follow. Meanwhile the ‘50p Trophy’ was up for grabs, Ed & Gav finished the first race only seconds apart.
As we progressed through the heats it was good to see some cars more than competitive, Brian, Kev & Andy were the quick guys last year but were joined this time round by Chris & Mike. Kev stayed out of trouble and finished comfortably ahead at the end of Round 1 but the nice surprise was seeing Mike in 2nd and Chris in 3rd followed by Brian & Andy only inches apart.
‘50p Trophy’ round 1 went to Ed
Geoff was struggling, his Mosler seemingly popping out of the slot for fun, by the time his third race was 5 laps run he’d had enough…time for some help as Kev spent time checking the car over, making sure the rear bearings were glued in then re-setting the body & pod screws.
Round 2 - 3 minute heats
As the heats progressed it was obvious the tyres were wearing noticeably despite the extra time put into the final tyre prep, time which seems to have been wasted as they only started improving after about 4 or 5 races and required less and less cleaning as the evening went on.
Round 2 started with Gav vs Ed vs Kev…not the most comfortable heat to be in but it ended with Gav ahead of Ed for that special trophy, Kev stayed out of trouble when possible…
The closest races for heat wins came in this round, Heat #7 Chris (Red) vs Brian (Yellow) ended with Brian’s car (now flying as the tyres were properly ‘coming in’) finishing a few seconds ahead of Chris.
…and Heat #8 Brian (Red) vs Chris (Yellow) with Chris crossing the line first just over a second ahead.
Geoff was managing to race his car for the first time with appropriate controller adjustments making a difference and went best in Yellow.
Kev again finished comfortably clear at the end but Andy was the biggest improver finishing clear in 2nd with Chris not far behind…with Brian a few seconds ahead of Mike.
Geoff finishing between the tight midfield and the ‘50p Trophy’ race…Ed again finishing a couple of laps ahead of Gav to win the trophy for a week.
It’s obvious Chris & Mike have got much closer to the top three, Chris managing to get into the sub-6 second laps with Kev, Andy & Brian whilst Mike got down to 6.01
The results chart shows both rounds plus an accumulated score with notification of any heat wins.
With both Andy & Kev out of the running for ‘Club Challenge’ 2023 Champion…Chris is now in first spot followed by Brian then Mike.
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Next week is Slot Rally, Little Druidale has had the first lot of painting done and has much better grip than previously as the road surface is now sealed.
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