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Rnd 7 Sat 6th July

Legends Support Class

Good job it was an extended meeting as being a non-permanent track the first hour after set-up was lost to lap counting and controller wiring issues. Even so, we got under way earlier than normal, the first class being 'standard' but mag-less Pioneer Legends white kits.

All stock wheels are CA glued to the axles, all tyres trued, bearings glued and the stock guide posts shimmed to take up 'slop', the guides being held in place by a washer and nut threaded onto the standard guide pillar.

          

White kits allowed for a very colourful grid, with the cars matching the lane colours.

           

The club has been reinvigorated, with new members joining since Covid often outnumbering the core membership.

Scale Legends mimic the full sized counterparts with 'bump drafting', or is the green car doing a tactical block?

          

Thirteen drivers on the day made for a tight schedule - hampered by several lost pickup braids, a problem I thought I'd resolved. (I have now!) One car also broke a soldered lead wire at the pickup connection. Fortunately the back-up car was quickly deployed. 

          

The green body on the back-up car's chassis. All cars were well matched though, so no advantage was gained by those using it. Still awaiting inspiration for the red car's sponsorship. 

            

Nearing the end of the class and approaching the first break of the afternoon. 

   

The final countdown! Close racing, with Mark J setting the fastest lap overall and backing it up with the fastest lap in the last heat, only to be pipped to the post by Shaun, who was half a lap ahead overall. Third was David followed by a closely packed field. 

Despite the braid losses a popular class with most drivers, several of whom were keen to add a Legend to their pit box.