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LeeW 
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 Posted: 30 October 2012 at 6:31pm |
How about a 24hr race? |
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Hedgehog
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Posted: 30 October 2012 at 6:41pm |
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I did ask them if it would be possible to hold a 24 hour race and they could not see why not.
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Yanto
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Posted: 30 October 2012 at 7:53pm |
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oh err, i have enough trouble doing 45 minutes going round and round, can't imagine what 24hrs would do to my semi-knackered balance system!What about Rockingham Raceway (not the oval) but the twisty inner bit that touring cars use? Maybe get it cheaper if it is a quiet weekend (no car racing allowed).
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gNick
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Posted: 30 October 2012 at 9:03pm |
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We did talk to Rockingham 11 or 12 years ago about using the site as a Worlds venue. Unfortunately being a new-build I don't think they have quiet weekends and they were scarily expensive even then.
They do, or at least did then, allow the local cycling clubs to use the site but that is weekday evenings rather than weekends. Things may have changed since then of course but I wouldn't hold your breath. How about a team 24hr at Fowlmead? |
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LeeW
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Posted: 30 October 2012 at 11:11pm |
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a team 24hr would be fun! like a 24hr pedalcar race, but without the requirement for 4 wheels?
Not sure if fowlmead would be the best location as it does not have fixed lighting IIRC. Thus all riders would need high power headlights to be able to see safely and not everyone will have sutible lights. Edited by LeeW - 30 October 2012 at 11:15pm |
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AlanGoodman
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Posted: 30 October 2012 at 11:24pm |
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Bring it on...
The pedal cars manage ok at Shenington, Curborough and Bruntingthorpe with not a lot of fixed lighting...
Racing in the dark is great fun...
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graydog
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Posted: 31 October 2012 at 8:13am |
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Excellent idea!!! 24hr.......
Chickens drink would be a great place for it, although tis a popular ish race for bhpcs and may need de Interesting format to work well. Failing that what about a 13th race event which is the 24hr? |
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graydog
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Posted: 31 October 2012 at 8:25am |
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The other though that springs to mind is the one centred on raising race numbers.
From a norfies point of view the race calander tends to be quite south east centric. Hill 1 and 2, hog, fowlmead. If one extents that to the south then it is more so with CC and reading. I understand the argument that these are the most popular etc etc, But then the north people perhaps feel its a long way to go and so why bother with the races north of the M4. I wonder if we held more Races north would we attract more rider up there and so more Members? Has it every been done where there has been a twin race calander? Offering riders two tracks on a weekend or two? (yes I here the argument, organisers....) Respects gd Ps.No disrespect intended to the excellent work of comp sex over the year for arranging races, and the location is not the general reason Ive not raced that's been the solar car work. |
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LeeW
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Posted: 31 October 2012 at 8:55am |
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If we can get a good deal on it, how about seeing if we could get a 2 day event at Coltishall, or maybe do the 24hr race there? It is in an area where there are currently no other races nearby.
Edited by LeeW - 31 October 2012 at 8:55am |
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fards
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Posted: 31 October 2012 at 10:11am |
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aldersley (wolverhampton) is going as a "trust" so hopefully at a more sensible pricing structure..
surface is still very good and one of the faster outdoor velodromes, also opens up options for double header weekend option with stourport or shrewsbury. Edited by fards - 31 October 2012 at 10:13am |
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