JANUARY 2012

We would like to wish all the members participate of this new letter a very Prosperous New Year.
There are many interesting things going to happen at TRAP this year.

Please note that this is a new mail service via our new web page.
It was not possible to transfer all the “opt-out” mail addresses ~ so if you don’t wish to receive this newsletter anymore you are required to cancel it via the web.
Sorry for that.

There is now a Facebook page for TRAP on-road and off-road RC Racing
please join so as we can let you have info quicker.  This is not a substitute for the web page just an assistant

GP Off-Road

Our next Off-Road event is scheduled the 29 January 2012.
During the course of the year we will make changes to the track to include a large full speed  “Berm”
Racing starts at 9 am so please don’t be late ~ entries from  8h30 on the day.

GP On-Road

Club race again on the 21stJanuary 2012~ this is a Saturday event and there are a few new drivers to be expected.
once again come along and enjoy.

EP-Off Road

Lots of practicing took place over the holiday period so I hope we can get this discipline going at TRAP during 2012 as a regular club event.

EP-On Road

Also here I noticed a fear amount of new facing during the holidays for this discipline and in turn hope to include it as a regular event.

Thanks and my contact details are Rodney@trap.co.za or 082 560 2262

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NOVEMBER 2011

Greetings once again for the month of November.

GP Off Road
Our next Off Road event is that of the 30nd October 2011.
As usual there is a lot of support from the various drivers and a large group from Rustenburg make the journey across
THIS IS A RE-RUN DUE TO THE RAIN OF LAST EVENT DUE TO THE RAIN BEING WASKED OUT.

SARDA final national event takes place @ AVION on the 5 and 6 November.

GP On Road
Final Club race again this time on the 29th October 2011 from 9am
Also the last for the year!  This is a Saturday event one of its kind we have not had in a long time
(all On Road discipline shall be run with the understanding that there are at least 3 car per race class)

So come along and once again enjoy. there will be a bring and braai at the end of the day.

A special 3 hour Enduro event has been arranged by AMR  and  will be hosted at
TRAP
on the 13th November.
3 driver 3 cars (1 x 1/8th and 2 x 200mm) in a team.
See the TRAP wed page for all details.    Everybody welcome. 
No club membership required.  -Just pure fun.

EP Off Road
The SARDA national have now being completed and the championship details are on the SARDA web site shortly.
AS THIS MIGHT BE THE LAST TIME I MAKE CONTACT WITH YOU THIS YEAR I WOULD URGE YOU ALL TO HAVE A FABULOUS HOLIDAY BREAK AT YEAR END

IF YOU ARE TRAVELLING PLEASE DO SO WITH CARE !
TRUST WE SEE YOU AGAIN NEXT YEAR.
MERRY CHRISTAMS AND A PROPEROUS NEW YEAR TO YOU ALL…

Thanks for your support throughout the year and hope to make it better next year for all.

My contact details:  Rodney@trap.co.za or 082 560 2262

OCTOBER 2011

Greetings once again for the month of October.

GP Off-Road 

Our next Off-Road event is that of the 2nd October 2011

as usual there is a lot of support from the various drivers and a large group from Rustenburg make the journey across

Just last month there was a FUN DAY of which 22 cars had a most enjoyable day  “ The Older Generation” showing the youngsters up
Please join us for this last club event for the year. R
acing starts at 9 am so please don’t be late ~ entries from 8h30 on the day

 

GP On-Road 

Club race again as well on this time on the 1st October from 9am

also the last for the year ~ this is a Saturday event one of its kind we have not had in a long time (all On Road discipline shall be run with the understanding that there are at least 3 car per race class) …so come along and once again enjoy…

 

There is now a Facebook page for TRAP On-Road RC Racing (please join so as we can let you have info quicker. This is not a substitute for the web page just an assistant)


EP Off – Road 

The SARDA national takes place the weekend of the 22nd & 23rd October at the Bushveld track…this is their final for the year. I believe there are some points still to be clinched the 2011 championship.

 

 

Thanks and my contact details are Rodney@trap.co.za or 0825602262

AUGUST 2011

Greetings once again for the month of August.

Please note there is a public holiday on the 9th so think about a little practice if you wish, or to just have plain fun.

 

GP Off Road

Our next Off Road event is the 7th August.  I understand there is going to be a lot of support,  so come on and join.  Racing starts at 9 am so please don’t be late for entry at 8 am ~ 8h30 on the day.

For those who have been at TRAP lately don’t get scared of the work that’s taking  place…it’s not yet finish but is going to be something extra for us all to enjoy!

Still no news on the confirmation of the African Cup…but it’s not of the radar screen. I promise I am working hard at it.

We have started an Off-Road Facebook page. Go and have a look!                    http://www.facebook.com/#!/groups/247831301902615/?ap=1

 

GP On Road

Club race  as well on the 7th August and in turn there should be a lot of new faces plus a new brand on the track is also expected. We say no more till then but racing starts at 9 am so please don’t be late for entry at    8 am ~ 8h30 on the day.

We have also started an On-Road Facebook page. Go and have a look!                http://www.facebook.com/#!/groups/135462269873161/?ap=1

 

EP Off Road

The SARDA National takes place the weekend of the 13 and 14th which should bring a lot of excitement to the challenge as it’s the second last event of the year. Please note that the track will be closed from the 7th till the 11th till 12h00. The usual refreshments will be available Thursday and meals from Friday through to Sunday.

In turn we congratulate the 2 South Africans in partaking in the IFMAR Worlds event in Finland.  I am sure they can tell us lots.

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