[Graham]

Box Tracking Device is now working and on its way to Kevin to be ready for the following Round 

It is registering at the local Post Office which is a good start.

[OXO cube]

got back a little early from Scotland 
therefore i have been able to run 2x events this afternoon 
ran the events over 10x laps at 10v power 
using Truspeed BPII controller 
Ultimate Racer timing via an IR light bridge
braids and tyres cleaned prior to each run  

sadly unable to provide footage this time but here is a quick vid of the layout 
 (48) GOLDROCK Revival - YouTube

1st was Event 4 'Modern'
   
       

2nd was the largest Event 3 'Super'
   
       

hoping to run Events 2 & 1 tomorrow sometime 

both damaged cars are repaired , forgot to take before/after pics 

Graham all 4x package labels are in the plastic folder in the box 
event 3 WVSAM Skyline n/s rear light lens cluster was found on the track , it is now also in the folder , labelled in a small sealed bag 
the tracker has not arrived yet , perhaps tomorrow , will let you know 

Kev

[Kevan]

I'm glad Ade's beemer went properly this time round

[Graham]

got back a little early from Scotland 
therefore i have been able to run 2x events this afternoon 
ran the events over 10x laps at 10v power 
using Truspeed BPII controller 
Ultimate Racer timing via an IR light bridge
braids and tyres cleaned prior to each run  

sadly unable to provide footage this time but here is a quick vid of the layout 
 (48) GOLDROCK Revival - YouTube

1st was Event 4 'Modern'



2nd was the largest Event 3 'Super'



hoping to run Events 2 & 1 tomorrow sometime 

both damaged cars are repaired , forgot to take before/after pics 

Graham all 4x package labels are in the plastic folder in the box 
event 3 WVSAM Skyline n/s rear light lens cluster was found on the track , it is now also in the folder , labelled in a small sealed bag 
the tracker has not arrived yet , perhaps tomorrow , will let you know 

Kev

The tracker is at the local Burnley Post Office Depot, so should have been delivered by now.Sent you a pm

[OXO cube]

I'm glad Ade's beemer went properly this time round

Goldrock is really a home track , and although quite large ( for a home track ) benefits cars that are tuned for this type of sectional track , rather than a club track , which are often much smoother and often have  larger radius curves 
therefore usually gives different overall results to other tracks in the series , which i see as a good thing 
there are atleast two or three cars in this proxy that are extremely fast which will suit other tracks but are at a disadvantage here 
guide depth can also be a factor , a couple of cars in the next two events have very deep guide flags which will impede them , but will suit other tracks  
this is why i like proxy racing , the cars have to be a kind of ' jack of all trades '
finding that elusive sweet spot is the ultimate aim for all of us  
something i seem to be struggling with recently :)

[Kevan]

The reason I mention Ade's Beemer was because it was one of the cars that had major problems in Round 1 and was nursed through the races and needed fixing after the racing and I didn't get the chance to test it afterwards.

[OXO cube]

The reason I mention Ade's Beemer was because it was one of the cars that had major problems in Round 1 and was nursed through the races and needed fixing after the racing and I didn't get the chance to test it afterwards.

You did a good repair job then Kevan , well done , it ran really well , a credit to your repair , my point was his gearing etc was ideal for my track , as can be seen by the lap times , nothing else meant  
Kev

[Graham]

I'm glad Ade's beemer went properly this time round

Goldrock is really a home track , and although quite large ( for a home track ) benefits cars that are tuned for this type of sectional track , rather than a club track , which are often much smoother and often have  larger radius curves 
therefore usually gives different overall results to other tracks in the series , which i see as a good thing 
there are atleast two or three cars in this proxy that are extremely fast which will suit other tracks but are at a disadvantage here 
guide depth can also be a factor , a couple of cars in the next two events have very deep guide flags which will impede them , but will suit other tracks  
this is why i like proxy racing , the cars have to be a kind of ' jack of all trades '
finding that elusive sweet spot is the ultimate aim for all of us  
something i seem to be struggling with recently :)

I was bemused to see my Honda Civic on the top spot, I would not have put any money on that coming in 1st for any of the Rounds 

I thought running the cars at 10 volts might have upset some of the cars.

[OXO cube]

ok guys the results for the last two events of round 2 

Event 2 Grand
   
       

Event 1 Tourist 
   
       

props to all the podiumites , well done 
a fantastic showing of some brilliantly prepared and diverse cars 
my personal favourite , although not the quickest or best handling , has got to be Makem movers Sunbeam Rapier , i just love the qwerkyness ( if that's a word )  love it !!
     
Brumos RSR can feel a little aggrieved ( if that's possible ) with his two podium results , i am certain his extra deep guides cost him two definite wins here at Goldrock 
thankyou all for entering , i feel privileged to have been able to 'eventually' run these cars 
my controversial decision to run 10v track power meant zero offs or damage , which imo is always a bonus 
any how , good luck to everyone in the up coming rounds 
and hopefully all our logistic hiccups are behind us now  

and finally a shout out to the sponsors 
thankyou for your continued support
       

Kev

[Kevan]

That Sunbeam Rapier is surprisingly quick!