Croft timekeepers

[John Loudon - Sponsorship Liaison]

Taken from another forum............

"As you correctly state Timekeepers, who are MSA licensed officials and for this event must be National A licence holders in that category, are paid officials of the event. Organising Clubs are totally in their hands and are unable to over-ride the Timekeepers decision. The only assurance that I can give you is that the 2006 timekeepers will never be used by DDMC (or I believe Westfield Sports Car Club who had problems with them at other events) again. The problem last year was equipment failure later found to be a 12v system that packed up leaving only a 6v back up. As a Club, DDMC is actively trying to train up a Timekeeper who will then be supplied with state of the art timing equipment. Unfortunately, this process can take up to 3 years! There are very few National A Speed timekeepers and most seem to be ageing along with their equipment. I believe that Tony Parker is one of the best available."

[Scottish Bloke]

50/50 pot luck as usual then

Still look on the bright side, it's only £115.00    

keep your eyes peeled for my excel spreadsheet coming soon, all you do is input your "Croft Dreamy Time" and it spits out a real time for the results    

[Mark Stanton]

PMSL very good Mr K         although perhaps not when you just spent £115 plus fuel and expenses to have some muppets turn the event into a farce      

[Scottish Bloke]

PMSL very good Mr K         although perhaps not when you just spent £115 plus fuel and expenses to have some muppets turn the event into a farce      

all true though, at least it's only 40 miles down the road, so I can kick something of my own when I get home  

[Nick Algar - Competition Secretary]

Got very annoying last year when I took 5 secs out of the 1600cc record and because of bad timekeeping not recognised, so didn't get extra points.      Could have cost me 3rd in the British, but luckily in the end didn't

[cast iron]

you were peed off Nick, how about the guy that won who set a new record and it was dissallowed

I did suggest it was dropped from the callander, as there are two more local events on the same weekend

[greenandmean]

Mmm £115, freezing cold, still the likelihood of dodgy timing think I'll be giving next years event a miss.

Like your version better Rich and if we can play inside in the warm count me in.        

[Nick Algar - Competition Secretary]

you were peed off Nick, how about the guy that won who set a new record and it was dissallowed

I did suggest it was dropped from the callander, as there are two more local events on the same weekend

He certainly was Mark, as were quite a few other people who it affected.

As to dropping it, we couln't get an entry to Harewood that weekend, so not much point dropping it. It is a good track and as long as they sort the timing out can be a good event.

[mark.anson]

Quite a good event to marshal at. I did this year. b****y freezing, but gets it out of the way for the season, and at least they have shelters to shelter from the elements.

[cast iron]

If they are confident in Tony Parker why dont they offer cashback for timing dangler ups - £50 per spoled timed run should cover it  

[Nick Algar - Competition Secretary]

If they are confident in Tony Parker why dont they offer cashback for timing dangler ups - £50 per spoled timed run should cover it  

Sounds a great idea Mark. As your in DMC, I'll let you ask them

Stands back and waits for fireworks party over Darlington, should just about be able to see it from my house in Newcastle

[cast iron]

Im not a member of DDMC, havent even been to a club night in over 2 years.

s***e marshaling organisation, disapointing sprint organisation (there were 3 timed runs when I was on the organising team) no one listened to advice so I took my ball home.

[John Loudon - Sponsorship Liaison]

QUOTE

my ball home

Just the one?    

[cast iron]

my ball home

Just the one?    

Just need to keep the one to win blindfold round croft        

[Terry Everall]

You might be quicker with a blindfold on Mark!  

Saves you bottling out on quick corners