08-05-09 COBRA Skittle Evening - Kidney Research Presentation

Following the successful L8 COBRA Trophy Meeting it was decided to hold a social evening which would include the cheque presentation to Roz & John who had agreed to accept the cheque on behalf of Kidney Research.

A small but very enthusiastic group attended, all glad to let their hair down and join in a game of team skittles followed by killer and also a bite to eat.

04-05-09 COBRA Outdoor Meeting 3rd May 2009

Well we were blessed with a great turnout and fantastic weather for the first outdoor event of the Summer season. Total entry of some 35 cars running, well at least started the day as I do now some drivers found that outdoor racing can be "fun", with barrier fence, trees and walls all playing their part in an interesting and fun day.

 Results have been posted on the "Results" page of the website, and please accept my apologies for the printer running out of ink for the finals.

25-04-09 L8 COBRA Trophy Challenge Meeting 

Just a note of thanks to everyone who supported the event; competitors, visitors and sponsors.

With your help and generosity we have raised £650 towards Kidney Research.

A very big THANK YOU

Report and pictures will be issued in the near future. Results are posted on the results page.

18-04-09 L8 COBRA Trophy Challenge Meeting

Good entry for Saloon, Buggy and Micro; 6 heats planned so please arrive early as we are schedulled to start at 10:00am.

 Season trophies are also being presented during this event. 

06-04-09 COBRA Micro / Buggy Championship Finals

Great turn out for the final round of the Micro / Buggy Indoor Championship, many faces returning to race after a little while. Results will be posted in the next day or so, please keep an eye on the results page to see who came out top of the Class Tables.

We are nowlooking forward to the last indoors race scheduled for this season, the L8 Challenge Trophy Meeting. Don't forget all proceeds from this meeting will be donated to the charity "Kidney Research" . attendees can expect a drivers raffle which will include more than an Easter egg or a tub of "Flubs". 

16-03-08 COBRA Indoor Saloon Championship Table

Championship table has been updated and posted on the website.

 Final positions; 1st - Tom Graham, 2nd - Steve Curtis Rich, 3rd - Spencer Farley. 

 Whilst I have checked all results (more than once) can I ask all competitors to check you results (best 7 scores) and get in touch if you think there is an error.

Great days racing ! I would like to thank all competitors for supporting the club through the Indoor Championship Season. L8 Trophy Meeting on the 19th April is our last planned indoor event, I would ask all competitors who have raced at COBRA to help support this Charity Event.

See you all soon

Roy

15-03-09 COBRA Indoor Saloon Champinship Finals 

Great turn out today for the final round of the Indoor Championship. Nice to see all the leading championship contenders running today.

Some really close racing with one or two exceptional performances. Most of the racing was clean, with minimal conflict in the heats. All drivers should be praised for the awareness during the races.

Finals proved to be cometitive, if a little frustrating for some. Results will be posted in the next day or so.

All the best and see you all in TWO weeks (29-03-09) if we get enough support for an additional club day. 

09-03-09 COBRA Indoor Saloon Championship Finals

The COBRA Indoor Saloon Chamionship Finals will take place on the 15th March 2009. Please add your name to the  post if you intend running in the finals.

 We will also confirm on the 15th if we are running a club day on the 29th March.

08-03-09 COBRA Micro / Buggy Round 4

Results will be posted in the next day or so, please kep an eye on the results page for Round 4 and Championship Table. 

27-02-09 COBRA Race Calendar

 We will be working on the new track area and hope to have this fully functional through the year. Meetings are scheduled with the Parks Department to progress the new track. Work days have been identified in the early part of the season to carry out necessary track maintenance. If you don't attend to help the CLUB will have the track the membership warrants.

17-02-09 L8 COBRA Trophy Challenge Meeting

Entry form for the L8 Charity meeting has now been posted on the COBRA website "Club Info". Date has been fixed for the 19th April 2009 and posted on the COBRA race calender.

16-02-09 FTX Welsh Micro Grand Prix 2009

Report now available on the website "Race Reports"

09-02-09 WRCA Championship Results

The overall WRCA Championship Table has been updated following yesterdays FTX Welsh Micro GP.

FTX Results will be posted later today.

Thanks to all drivers for supporting the WRCA Interclb Series. Even bigger thanks to those club members and visitors who helped lay and remove the track. Without your hard work events like these would not take place. THANK YOU

04-02-09 FTX Welsh Micro GP on CML Distribution website

 Check out the news item on the CML website great logo and even better write up. Well done to Hywel Mills for getting it sorted.

http://www.cmldistribution.co.uk/news_headlines.php

01-02-09 FTX Welsh Micro GP 2009

Track now added to the front page. Entry now standing at 43 with one week to go.

27-01-09 WRCA Inter Club Results

The WRCA Micro / Buggy INter Club results have now been re issued corrected by removing the FTD extra point which was added to the results.

Sorry for any confusion caused. 

26-01-09 COBRA Indoor Saloon Championship Round 5 25-01-09

Great day yesterday, good turnout of saloons and off-road, good racing (by some) and good food. Results are now available on the "Results Page" of the website. 

19-01-09 WRCA Inter Club 2008/09

Championship Table has now been updated to include "Best Five" standings with the FTX Welsh Micro Grand Prix results still available to improve your final championship standings.

 See you all At the FTX Welsh Micro GP on the 8th February 2009 at Cardiff.

18-01-09 WRCA Inter Club 2008/09

Results from Swansea (Round 4) of the Inter Club are now available on the "Results" page of the website.

Championship Table will be available in the next day or so.

The last round of the Inter Club is the FTX WelshMicro Grand Prix on the 8th February at Cardiff. The final round will be slightly different being 4 rounds of qualification and 1 final. Trophies for the Inter Club and FTX will be presented on the day.

See you ll there.  

13-01-09 COBRA Micro / Buggy Championship 2009

Results for round 3 are now available from the Results page on the website.

10-01-09 COBRA Outdoor Race Dates 2009

ALL CHANGE

Just received the BRCA dates from Hywel for 2009, You guessed ot all our club dates clashed, I've amended the COBRA Calender to take into account the National Buggy dates. The new COBRA Calendar is on the CLub Website under "Race Date".

09-01-09 COBRA Outdoor Championship 2008

Results for the 2008 COBRA outdoor Championship have now beed adjusted to 4 best results from 6 rounds and are available on the "Results Page" of the website.

08-01-09 COBRA Oudoor Dates 2009

Provisional dates added to the "Race Dates" for 2009. Regional dates have yet to be finalised so any date clashwill be addressed.

New venue has yet to be confirmed but an area has been identified in Heath Park. Pre season tests will be conducted to confirm suitability. 

31-12-08 FTX Welsh Micro Grand Prix

The entry forms for the 2009 FTX Welsh Micro Grand Prixare released. Entry is restricted to 90 so do wait until the last minute, get your entries in.

13-12-08 COBRA Championship Rnd 4

Unfortunately the fourth round of the Club Championship has had to be cancelled due to insufficient numbers registering your intention to race on the Club Forum. We only cancelled on the Friday morning, which was the latest we could inform the school.

This happened even though many people said, after the day was cancelled that they would have been going. Whilst many of you are registered on the forum you still do not inform the club of your intention to race.

 Please do not let your fellow members (and yourself) down by not adding your name to the entry list and cause another day to be cancelled. If you get difficulty on the website or forum then please let me know.

06-12-08 COBRA Membership

BRCA & Club Membership is now due, for those who have not yet provided a completed application form and the fees can you make sure they are with Vanessa by the 14th December as we will be posting the BRCA & Club Affiliation on the 15th December. BRCA licence is required from January 2009, the BRCA have confirmed that there is NO "grace" or "overlap" into January from this years Licence.

04-12-08 COBRA Heath Park Venue

Progress continues on our new venue at Heath Park. We should be in a position by the new season to have the use of another area at Heath Park. Updates will continue as progress and information becomes available.

27-11-08 COBRA Indoor Saloon Championship Results

Great turnout for Round 3, Results have been posted on "results page" and Championship Table also been updated to include round 3 results. Next round scheduled for 14th December 2008. Micro's & Buggy's welcome at all rounds.

18-11-08 WRCA Micro Inter Club Championship

A great turnout at Hereford at the weekend saw 43 drivers compete in the WRCA Inter Club. Results for the weekend and the championship table have been updated and posted on the results page of the website.

Next round is the 30th November at Caldicot.

10-11-08 COBRA Micro/Buggy Championship Results

Results and table have been updated and loaded on the website; go to the "Results" page from the menu.

10-11-08 COBRA Micro / Buggy Championship

Great turn out of 32 drivers entering 38 cars for the COBRA Micro / Buggy Championship yesterday.

COBRA are please to welcome many new faces to the club from Carmarthen to Worcester and appreciate the distances you travel to support the club.

The club has made a conscious decision to support all classes at each club round which may compromise track designs on occasions and we hope this did not detract from your view of the track. It certainly did not lessen the competitive nature you all attacked the jumps.

We are considering running a “teach in” for one or two nameless people (oh what the heck, it was “Ned”) to stop you nose diving the double; “TWICE” (it costs too much repairing the holes you put in them). I’m pleased to report some really close racing in all finals with both of the top heats proving very competitive.

We hope you enjoyed the day and that we see you all visit the club again in the not to distant future. Keep an eye on the race dates and front page of the website for future events.

31-10-08 CPO - Safegaurding Young People

As outlined in our constitution, which was accepted at the 2008 AGM, the position of Child Protection Officer (CPO) was to be appointed by the Chairman.

I am pleased to confirm that John Hollyman has agreed to join the committee and prepare, with the Chairman, the Clubs Child Protection Policy and to be the Clubs CPO for all matters involving young people at the club.

27-10-08 COBRA Indoor Saloon Championship

Result for Round 2 are now on the "results page". What we are missing are photographs. Did anyone take any photographs during the day, please pm me on the forum. 

21-10-08 WRCA Micro Inter Club

Results from Round 1 of the WRCA Micro Inter Club are now available on the "Results Page" from the main menu. 

16-10-08 COBRA AGM minutes

The main points from the AGM held on the 12th October 2008 are :

1, Richard Witcombe voted to the committee to replace Chris Ali
2, Steve Piper stood down as Secretary
3, CPO Position added to the Committee
4, Club and Race fees remain as 2007
5, Constitution issued in April was accepted.
6, The use of Lipo cells were clarified and that "Blast Bags" were required to charge at the Venue.

Full minutes will be issued in the very near future, along with Chairmans, Secretary and Treasurer Reports.

The Committee and all members would like to thank Steve for the many years involvment with COBRA committees and his contribution to the running of the club over the years.

 Roy Davies
COBRA Chairman

14-10-08 COBRA Micro/Buggy Championship

Results now updated on the results page. Championship table now posted. 

09-10-08 WRCA Interclub 19th October

Entries started Tony Bishop being the first Non COBRA member entered. Thred started on the club forum it you want to add your name and details. Please email me and put the cheque in the post. if you enter after Tuesday 14th then bring the Cheque with you on Race Day. More details next week. 

07-10-08 COBRA AGM 12-10-08

The forum has been updated with the timing for the AGM. We will be running the Buggy event starting at 12 noon prompt.  

04-10-08 WRCA Inter Club Championship

The WRCA have announced that they will be co-hosting a winter indoor championship, read more..... 

04-10-08 COBRA announce Winter Indoor Buggy Championship

Read more.......

 Round 1 results and initial Championship Table has now been uploaded onto the "Results Page".

28-09-08 COBRA Indoor Championship Rnd 1

Round 1 of the Chapionship started with 27 Saloon runners, along with several 1/10th buggy's and 1/18th Micro's. Results will be posted in the next couple of days so keep an eye on the "Results" page.   

22-09-08 COBRA Indoor Championship 2008

The Indoor Championship starts this Sunday (28th September) for Saloons. This year we are running Gecko Foam tyres as a control tyre which changes many years on "slick rubber". We are also opening the meeting to encourage Buggy and Micro cars to attend. So if you have a saloon and intend running in the championship bring your Buggy/Micro along and give it a go. If you have a Buggy or Micro come along and perhaps you might find saloon racing is not as boring as some of you might think.

 If you would like to run in either clas please register on the forum. See you all there on the 28th September. 

12-09-08 BRCA Micro National Rnd 1 - Results

Results are now available on the results page from the main menu of the website. Thanks to Ben Clifton for providing results for the event. Event reports and pictures are being prepared by one or two competitors who have said they will let me know when they are available. I will post a link as soon as it is available.

08-09-09 BRCA Micro National Rnd 1

The first round of the BRCA Micro National appears to have been a great success with most if not all comments being positive. Comments about improving the event are welcome and those todate have been noted for future reference. We will be talking to the school authorities about the venue in the near future, this hopefully will provide a slightly better venue for next year.

The only true test of a successfull meeting is returning drivers and increasing numbers, lets hope we get both for the Welsh Micro Grand Prix in Februay 2009.

08-09-09 COBRA WSM Trophy Meeting

Results for the weekend are now available on the "Results" page from the main menu. Finals have been posted and the heats will be added in due course (there are a lot of them). 

02-09-08 BRCA Micro National 7th September 2008

Entries are now closed on the central booking. A total of 47 4wd Micro's will be battling it out for maximum points from Rnd 1.

A little disappointing is the lack of 2wd participants, following the interest last year and the close competitive racing we were expecting a few runners.

See you all bright and early on Sunday morning. Late entries will be accepted on the day.

02-09-08 COBRA WSM Trophy Meeting

For those that were able to attend the meeting the club would like to thank you for a great weekend. Your comments through the weekend were much appreciated by the whole team.

Your feedback is also key to making any future events that much better.

 Thanks again to you all. 

28-08-08 COBRA WSM Trophy Meeting

Preparations are now finished, it just needs to all come together on the day.

Heat listing has been amended with the changes and posted. If there are still amendents (if I've got it wrong) we will change that on the Friday evening / Saturday morning. 

Looking foward now to a competitive but fun weekend.

See you all at Chepstow

21-08-08 BRCA Micro National Series - Round 1 07-09-08 @ COBRA 

Entry for this event is only thorough the BRCA Central Booking system, so don't leave it too late to make sure you are running at the first round of the BRCA Micro Series.

Track this year will include all the features of previous years (with a twist), hopefully a slightly higher rostrum will also help those of us who are height imparied (shorties to you and me!).

We should also benefit from "Vanessa's Cafe" if we ask her nicely, to keep us fed and watered throughout the day.

20-08-08 COBRA WSM Trophy Meeting

WSM Event planning is progressing well, entry list, after one or two hiccups is now complete. A total of 67 entries show have a really good time with a mix of Electric and Nirto runners experiencing both the motor sho and a full camping weekend.

Entry passes should be available this weekend and I will put them in the post as soon as received along with event details and location map.

09-08-08 COBRA Indoor Championship 2008

The 2008 indoor rules have been issued and are available on the "Club Info" from the mainmenu on the website.

07-08-08 COBRA WSM Trophy Meeting - Chepstow

Show passes  have been ordered and will now be available for distribution on the 16-08-08, I will post on day of receipt for all those who have supplied and SAE. I will endeavour to distribute remainder during the week of the 18th August. A show guide will be available in due course and this will be emailed prior to the show indicating the entry gate and track location within the show ground.

04-08-08 COBRA Outdoor Championship Rnd 6 (Table)

Championship Table has now been updated and posted on the "Results Page" of the website. 

03-08-08 COBRA Outdoor Championship Rnd 6

Results now available on the "Results Page". Championship table will take me a little longer so shouls be available tomorrow at the latest.

Good to see all the regulars and one or two visitors, hope you all had a good day. Track for the final should provide some quicker lap times for you "low turn" brushless system users.  

27-07-08 COBRA WMS Trophy Meeting - Chepstow

 Entries are looking good for the event and if we can convince the weather to join us we should be on for a great weekend.

All you last minute entries or slow payers please remember that 1st August is the closing date. All monies must be in as show passes must be committed on the 1st.

26-07-08 NEW COBRA Forum

The new forum is now up and running. To gain access you will need to register as a user (you can use your COBRA website details if you so wish.

The new forum offers much better facilities to users and better scope for the future.

I've done my best to transfer across the most recent activity but if there is a post or thread which you would like to see on the new forum then please PM me on the new forum and I'll bring it across. 

The old forum will be closed down in the very near future so please be quick.

21-07-08 Website Problems

As some of you already know, we have experienced some serious problems with the website. This is due to actions by unknown persons gaining access to the control software. Some will experience "login problems" and some will not be able to log in to the user menu.

If you are unable to login to site due to your password not being recognised, please e-mail your login name to login@swmcrc.co.uk This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it   and we will manually reset your password. You will then be able log into the site and restore your previous password via the "Your Details" option on the User Menu.

Until we resolve the conerns we will not be accepting new website registrations. We are working hard to correct this. 

21-07-08 COBRA COBRA Championship Rnd 5

The results and table for Round 5 have been updated and posted on the "Results Page".

It looks like Brain is generating a substantial lead in the 2 wd class but he can't rest on his laurels as there are still two rounds left giving plenty of chance for the remainder of the entry to add to their scores.

Dave Zerk and Spencer Farley have both built up a comanding lead in the 4wd class. The chasing few will need a bolt of lightning to snatch the title away from either of these in the last two rounds.

19-07-08 COBRA WMS Trophy Meeting

Entry list updated, Nitro entries now near capacity (some entries need confirming so if it's YOU please get your entry form and money in ASAP). Don't be disappointed if your plae is released to a fully paid up entry. Still room for electric runners but time is getting close, entry must be registered on or before the closing date so that show entry passes can be arranged. Come and have a cost effective weekends racing and also get entry into the Welsh Motor Sports Show.

13-07-08 COBRA WMS Trophy Meeting

Entry list is now starting to fill up, as shown on the published list (available from "Homepage") we have a maximum entry per class. If your planning to join us for the weekend, please don't leave it until it's to late.

The event is on the 30th / 31st August, THIS IS NOT THE BANK HOLIDAY as some have thought.

Finally the club would like to thank Talywain RC Racers for offering their ramps and table top for use during the weekend.

07-07-08 COBRA Championship Results

Results and Championship Table are now available on the website. Access throught the main menu "Results" 

06-07-08 COBRA WMS Trophy Meeting (Chepstow) 30/31st August 2008

Entry form is available as a download from the front page. Event is open to Electric and Nitro Buggy's and Trucks and is to take place on the weekedn AFTER the bank holiday in conjunction with the Welsh Motor Sports Show. Entry must close on August 1st to allow timefor entry passes to be obtained and issued. 14 drivers already entered, don't wait untill the last minute get your entries in ASAP to avoid disappointment. Camping is available for the weekend so why not make it a club turnout, all are welcome. All detqails available on the entry form.

06-07-08 COBRA Championship Rnd4

Hope everyone enjoyed the day, rain held off all day even got a little warm. Will update the results and the championship table as soon as Brian can get them across. See you all in two weeks on the 20th July 2008.

03-07-08 Club Entry for Chepstow

Pre entry for Chepstow has now issued, any club member who wishes to enter has until this Sunday to return their entry forms. If you would like to enter and have not collected your entry form, they will be available this Sunday at Heath Park, alternatively if you would like the entry details emailed then please email me to the address listed below in note of the 22-06-08.

25-06-08 COBRA Championship Photo's

Thanks the the Dave's and Vanessa we have a number of great photographs from Round 3 on the website. You'll find them in the "Gallery" on the main menu. You'll need to be a registered user to view, so if you still haven't registered then why not join the 200+ regular users and register now.

22-06-08 COBRA Championship Results

Todays results and Championship Table have been updated and are available on the "Results Page".

Hope you all enjoyed the racing today, weather stayed fine if a little windy. Track seemed to stand up well through the day, lets hope it recovers in time for the next round on the 6th July. Hope to see you all then.

For those who took away the Chepstow entry form , please do your best to return them by the next Championship round on the 6th July. After this date I will be posting entry for open entries.

If anyone has a 1/10th scale truck (Electric or Nitro) and wish to run at Chepstow Event, please email me on roy_1951@hotmail.co.uk as soon as you can. If there is enough interest we will try and get a heat for you to run.

21-06-08 COBRA Championship Rnd 3

Weather forecast looks good for tomorrow with the likelyhood being that we will miss the rain (hope I haven't put my foot in it now). Entry is even better with a total of 26 runners, equally split between 2 and 4 wheel drive. Plan to be trackside at 10:00/10:30am to lay the track, event has been updated in Championship Order, with only the entries on the day to add.

Vanessa is planning to have the kettle on early and food will be available through the day.

15-06-08 Heath Park Maintenance

Thanks to Dave Snr & Jnr and eventually Brian (when he stopped talking) for turning up to day, to re-profile the "Rostrum Leap"; looks as if it will give some interesting photo opportunities. A couple of tree roots later and we are now able to use the top left corner when the grass take hold. Be gente with it Ned, the next time you cut the grass. 

08-06-08 COBRA Competition

What a great day we were blessed with today, don't let me hear anyone say it was too hot!!! (it was a bit). A really good turnout with 28 runners, the club must be doing something right with consistent entries now for the first two competition days. Spread the word if you enjoyed the day, everyone is welcome and the more entries the better the day.

I hope you all enjoyed the track and the anticlockwise direction, we seem to be able to get an amazing amount track length in our plot of land with not a blade of grass left without those Shumacher Mini Spike tread marks.

Results will be posted tomorrow along with the table to date. The next round is in two weeks time, hope to see you all then. 

02-06-08 Club Day Results

Club Day results have now been included on the "Reults Page" from the main menu.

COBRA Outdoor Championship scheduled for next weekend hope to see you all there.

27-05-08 CHEPSTOW Show 30th/31st August 2008 

We can confirm that COBRA will be running a "Two Day Event" in conjunction with MSW Ltd who are organising the Wales Modified and Motorsport Show at Chepstow Racecourse over the weekend of  30th / 31st August 2008 (Show Flyer). The event will be open to both 1/10th Electric and 1/10th & 1/8th Nitro Buggies. The space allocated allows for a proposed track area of 700 sq mtr, with a straight of 35 mtr planned with adjacent camping / pitting.

Entry form will be released in the near future outlining the event and will include details of the show and camping facilities. Evening entertainment is also planned for Saturday night by the organisers.

We have  negotiated areas for an on site shop which will be manned courtesy of "Trackside Spares" of Newport who will also be advising and assisting with the Nitro element of the event. We are also proposing a space for an information stand which we hope will be manned by BRCA representatives to further promote the RC Sport. We are also in discussions to also promote a "come & try" area utilising micro scale RC Cars.

12-05-08 COBRA Outdoor Championship 2008

Great turnout with a total of 22 drivers participating. Severl runners deciding to also take the opportunity to try their Micro's on grass for the first time and what a surprise, they were fast, controllable and great fun. Keep an eye open for a Micro Championship in the near future.

Back to the Championship, the EGM called to ratify the rules was held during the break and the updated rules are now posted on "Club Info". Take a look for next time to ensure you run in the class you want.

Results are now posted in the "Results" page from the main menu, Championship Table will be posted after Round 2.

09-05-08 COBRA Outdoor Championships 11th May 2008

Entries look to be good with a few people still to register on the website. Entires will be taken on the day as usual but if you are intending to race put your name on the forum to let everyone know. All existing and new club members are invited to compete (so go out and get that 1/10th Buggy; you know you want to) Visitors are always welcome to race. I've asked a few to bring their 1/18th Buggy's along to give them a go, so if you fancy a couple of runs to see how they perform then just turn up on the day. 

We expect it to be a resonable day weather wise so with the good entry it should be a good day. Track will be laid on the morning and we intend to get there between 10:00/10:30. Track designs for the competition are being prepared, I'll try and publish design for the first round by Saturday (please accept my apologies if I fail to make it). Designs will be published for all other rounds by the Thursday prior to the event.

Don't foget that we are holding the EGM at approx mid-day, to ratify the rules for the comp so if you want to have your say but can't race on the day you need to be there for the meeting.

29-04-08 EGM 11-05-08

An EGM has been called to ratify the Outdoor Competition Rules for 2008. This follows a request from Brian Ali & Dave Dawson to discuss battery rule, the minimum 10 members to call the EGM were present and voted. It was also requested that the meeting be called for the 11-05-08 (next meeting at Heath Park) at approx 12:30pm.

Existing rules will apply for the first round.

29-04-08 L8 COBRA Challenge Trophy Meeting

Report for the above event now available from "Reports" on the main menu. Summary report also available from CML Distribution Website "News Section" thanks go to "H" for arranging this.

22-04-08 COBRA Indoor Finals

COBRA Indoor Finals Report now available on the website, access through main menu "Race Reports"

L8 Report to follow

18-04-08 Kidney Research Donation

I am pleased to confirm that following the "L8 COBRA Challenge Trophy Meeting" the club has raised £500 from the entry fees and raffle which will be donated in full to Kidney Reseach.

The COBRA Comittee would like to thank all Drivers for entering the event, organisations and individuals for donating prizes for the raffle and individuals who made donations in their absence on the day.

The participation and involvement in the event does credit to the memory of Leighton. Lets hope next years event will be bigger and better. THANK YOU ALL.  

17-04-08 L8 Cobra Challenge Donation

The Club would like to thank Nick Adams, of Demon Products (http://demonpowerproducts.co.uk) for his donation to the "Event".

14-04-08 L8 COBRA Challenge Trophy Results

Meeting results now available on the results page from the main menu.
Summary:
1st - Chris Leighton
2nd - Steve Curtis Rich
3rd - Dale Hulburt

"L8" Trophy Winner - Roy Davies 

14-04-08 L8 COBRA Challenge Trophy Meeting

Total of 31 drivers which was more than doubled with the visitors who attended the event. All proceeds from the meeting are to be donated to "Kidney Research". Total value of the donation will be posted following receipt of the pledges yet to be received.

 The Committee would like to thank all individual donations to the raffle (whom are to numerous to mention) along with commercial outlets of the trade, CML Distribution, Much More UK, Microtech Racing, Jamie Thomas of J&L Mini Centre and Nic Forbes from Audio Excellence in Swansea. THANK YOU all and see you all at next years event.

10-04-08 COBRA Indoor Championship - Presntation

The presentation of awards will be made this Sunday at the L8 COBRA Challenge Trophy Meeting. Presentation will be at the interval between Heats and Finals along with the Raffle. We have been very well supported by several shops, indviduals and distributors who have all given very generously to the Raffle, please remember all proceeds go to Kidney Research so dig deep and by those tickets. The club thank all those who have contributed (full list is on the forum and will be noted in the meeting report. 

08-04-08 COBRA Indoor Championship Results

The heats and finals are now on the "Results" menu, 

06-04-08 COBRA Indoor Championship

Todays results have been included on the Championship Table. Tom, Spencer and Steve top the results following a hard fought 7 round (14 final) series, all drivers dropped their 4 lowest finals. A grand total of 30 people competed in the championship through the year with a total of 16 drivers competing in 10 or more finals. Tremendous support again this year for the competition. In addition to the championship runners we also welcomed visitors running 1/18th & 1/10th Buggies and Saloons drivers running non championship tyres, practicing on the large track layouts.

Congratulations to all runners in the championship.

We would also like to invite you all back next week for the L8 COBRA Challendge Trophy, our last indoor event of the season (all entry fees being donated to Kidney Research)
 

04-04-08 UKMicroX Report

UKMicroX report has now been released and a link has been added to the "REPORTS" section accessed from the main menu on the front page of the website. You can also link to all the photo's from the UKMicroX site. Have a look at the report and a quick scan of the photo's, you never know you might see yourself!!!

31-03-08 COBRA Outdoor Season 

Our outdoor seson is fast approaching and with track preparations have started. Storage has been a major headache for us over the years but with some excellent negotiating skills, Ned has blagged us a staroage unit to beat all storage units. I'm sure there are still some "nutters" out there that will try and destroy it but it is the best we've had. Well done Ned!!

Championships this year will follow similar lines to last year with several rounds being run through the season. Motors and batteries will follow BRCA principles, except due to numbers we will combine 2 & 4 wd classes. We will also get the opportunity to race against non club members as the Championship is open to all members of the WRCA. We will be discussing support for the championship with suppliers in the coming weeks.

31-03-08 BRCA Micro National

I'm pleased to announce that COBRA will be hosting the opening meeting of the 2008/2009 BRCA Micro season on 7th September, with 7 rounds in total this should be an interesting championship to follow. Hopefully we will start the Championship with a "bang". Full minutes of the AGM are yet to be issued but the main interest for most is that there will be two classes this year, 2wd & 4wd. Brushed and brushless mtors will run together with a battery voltage limit of 7.4 volts, if Lithium cells ae used than safety cut offs must be fitted and used. 

20-03-08 UKMicroX Results

Results page now includes UKMicroX Practice (round 1), Heats (rounds 2 to 5) and Finals.

 Heat 1 results indicate 6 rounds as (due to computer error) round 2 had to be re-run.

17-03-08 UKMicroX

Well what a DAY!

For me quite an experience, from initial contact with Cris Oxley & Bill Pier from UKMicroX, through to leaving the hall with just the door to close to vacate the site.

Saying thank you, to all those who have helped put on this event would not do justice. As in the past, we have such a good crew of people with different skills; that events like the FTX Welsh Micro GP & UKMicroX are seen as a credit to all the COBRA members and the effort that they have put in.

New to our list of helpers are Cris, Bill and James in preparing the track on the Saturday night (although I did notice that it was only James who worked up a sweat). A special thanks, must be given to Cris and Bill for having the confidence to bring the UKMicroX Event to COBRA and we hope to see you at COBRA again and finally to all those that travelled (all 70 drivers) to make the event as good as it turned out.

As a club we are novices organising events of this size so feedback, good or not so good is essential to ensure that the next event is even better.

Whilst nobody likes criticism and we are no different, we welcome your comments and hopefully following this event you will be encouraged to visit again. Already we’ve learnt we need sugar free drinks for the juniors, those journeys home, must have been wild having been fed on fizzy drinks all day; xray glasses available for those nervous of the “blind faith” tunnel (but what a feature, thumb control, speed awareness, preparing for entry and exit to the tunnel were all tested) and not to forget the carpet glue to keep those kickers in shape.

Thank you all.

09-03-08 L8 COBRA Trophy Challenge Meeting

The meeting was intended as a "Saloon Class Only" however following interest from several people about running Buggies and Micros we've decided to open up the meeting to other classes. Would like to get minimum of five in the class so if your interested just added your class on the entry form when you send it in. Competition certificates will be issue to all entries.  

08-03-08 UKMicroX 16th March 2008

One day to close of entry and we have 66 drivers entered. I will accept email entries through tomorrow (Sunday 9th) so if you've missed the post don't worry just email your entry to roy_1951@hotmail.co.ukand I will hold your entry on standby until the entry form and fee is recieved when you will be added to the entry list.
Great response from the 1/18th scale class for the second event at the club in two months, lets hope it is not the last. Hope you all enjoy your day in Wales on the 16th March. 

07-03-08 COBRA Championship Round 6

Result for Round 6 now on the reults page, sorry report will be a little late but still planning to post in the near future. If anyone has any photo's from Round 6 please email to me on roy_1951@hotmail.co.ukfor inclusion in report. 

27-02-08 FTX Welsh Micro Grand Prix - Report

Report including some pictures has now been uploaded on the site in "Reports" from the main menu. Thanks to Dan Osborne for the report and pictures.

General pictures from the weekend are also now appearing in the "Picture Gallery", please register to gain access to all the features of the club website. 

25-02-08 UKMicroX Entry & L8 Trophy Meeting

Entries list updated as at 24th Feb 2008, if you haven't sent your entry form in yet don't leave it as the entries are now past half full. Its promising to big equally as good as the FTX so if you enjoyed that you'll definately enjoy the UKMicroX. Track design now posted on the front page of this site and the UKMicroX website.

L8 Trophy Meeting entry forms are now available on the club site. Lets see if we can make this an event that does justice to the charity we are supporting and the person we're remembering. Don't forget all entries are donated to Kidney Research, if you can't make the meeting you can still donate your entry fee, just mark your form donation. Your name will be added to the entry list as a non racing driver marked - "donation".

20-02-08 FTX Welsh Micro GP

 Results now available on the website via "Results" on the main menu. What a day! Any photos of the day please email to roy_1951@hotmail.co.uk and I will ensure they are uploaded onto the club website, thanking you in advance.

16-02-08 L8 COBRA Challenge Trophy Meeting

Entry booklet available from the front page of the site. Thanks Spence, first entry received this morning. Lets see if we can make this the biggest entry we've had. Its now down to you.  

16-02-08 FTX Welsh Micro GP

Entry list, Heats and Race Day Schedule now available on the "Front Page" doors open 8:00am practice starts at 8:30am. Please enter the scholl and observe the speed limits, you can unload at the entrance but please park as directed away from the entrance in the school yard. 

10-02-08 COBRA Indoor Championship Finals

Due to a double booking the scheduled finals for the above competition on the 30th March 2008 will have to be rescheduled to the 6th April 2008. Sorry for any inconvenience. 

10-02-08 "L8" COBRA Challenge Trophy Meeting 13-04-08

The L8 COBRA Challenge Trophy Meeting in memory of Leighton Bater (L8 to all his text buddies) who died last year will take place on 13th April 2008. Details now available from the front page of the website. All proceeds will be donated to "Kidney Research". If you can't make the meeting and you wish to donate, please send your race fee with the entry form marked "donation", your name will then be shown on the entry list.

07-02-08 COBRA Championship 2008

Round 5 Meeting Report now available from "Race Reports" on the main menu. 

04-02-08 COBRA Championship 2008

Results for Round 5 on 3rd Feb 2008 now online 

03-02-08 COBRA Competition 2008

 Results table has been updated inclusive of round 5 today. Specer Farley tops the table having compepleted 10 finals. Keep a look out for those runners who as yet have not scored in 10 finals, from next round lowest score is dropped so the table will change dramatically. 

31-01-08 WRCA AGM 30-01-08

For those that remembered the WRCA held its AGM Last night at the Fugutives Sports and Social Club in Newport. Whilst we hope to have a more detailed report in the near future to post on the Website the following points may be of interest.
Main Committee position changes as follows; Chairman - Bob Williams, Vice Chairman - Hywell Mills who also retains the position of BRCA Rep, Secretary - Dell (from Swansea apologies I'm not sure of her surname), Paul Knight - retains his position as Treasurer. The outgoing Chairman Craig Harris retains his position as 1/10th Electric Rep, Vanessa Zerk  - Electric and winter competition Rep., Mike Guliford (apologies if this is incorrect spelling) 1/8th Nitro Rep.
Following main proposals were resolved.
Regional events would be restructured to two events; one in the East and one in the west. Entry fee would be £10 per entry per class. Affiliated Club activity (of any format) would not take place on the Regional date. Regional dates fixed at 18th May & 13th July 2008. (COBRA race calender updated), locations to be agreed by clubs in each area.
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Following a request by COBRA to refund surplus funds to affiliated clubs the Chairman agreed to look at WRCA funds and cost structure and repot in 6 months. Bob also outlined his plans for the WRCA with the main focus to raise the profile and national involvement in the RC Scene. COBRA also confirmed that it would be holding a saloon car meeting in memory of Lieghton Bater on the 13th April 2008. All saloon drivers were invited to enter the event with the proceeds being donated to "Kidney Research" the families chosen charity. 

Roy Davies
COBRA Chairman  

29-01-08 COBRA Indoor Competition 2008

Results have now been updated for Round 4, report should be completed and posted in the next few days. No pictures I'm sorry as we did not have any "David Bailey's" present on the day. 

26-01-08 FTX Welsh Micro Grand Prix - Update 

I'm pleased to confirm that the BRCA Micro Scale Chairman, Cris Oxley, who was recently crowned as the BRCA’s first ever Micro Scale Modified Champion has entered the FTX event. It's great to see such support for our first venture into the "Micro Scale" scene and hope his enthusiasm rubs off on a few other National runners. I't's also good to see an increase in local support for this event, keep those entries coming in!! 

I can also confirm that both the FTX and the UKMicroX has gained substantial support in the magazines with impressive adverts appearing in the March eddition of Radio Race Car International, if you haven't got your copy yet go out and buy one.

Entry forms for both events can be found in "CLUB INFO" from the menu bar of this site.

21-01-08 COBRA Indoor Competition 

Results table update and posted in the "Results" to include round four. FTD by Tom Graham and good 1st Final win; Spencer Farley had a great run in the second final to win. Report and complete reults should be posted by the end of the week.

20-01-08  COBRA Comp, FTX Welsh Micro GP & UKMicroX update

COBRA Competition day today and what a day! nearly as much rain indoors as out but hopefully that didn't spoil the day. After a frustrating start with the introduction of the new transponders things seemed to have sorted themselves but round 2. Both Brian and Ned will not need to visit the barbers for several weeks if the tufts of hair around race control is anyhting to go by. Several faces missing today but racing was nevertheless close, good runs throught he day by Tom, Spencer and Dave. Report will be completed in the next few days, so keep checking the site. Not to many "David Baileys" today, hopefully Daves' photos have come out OK.

A quick note on the Micro drivers present today. Hopefully the limited "offroad" features didn't spoil your day, thanks for the feedback on the new jumps we'll try and use your comments as we complete the build. Thank You.

Both the FTX and UKMicro entry lists have been updated and included on the "Frontpage" please check and contact me if errors are present.

Hope to see you alll again soon. If your interested in running again next week please check the forum for proposed additional club day.

14-01-08 UKMicroX 16th March 2008 - Rules

Amended rules now available from the "Club Info" section of this site and the UKMicroX website. 

13-01-08 UKMicroX 16th March 2008 @ COBRA

Entry form and Competition Rules are now available both on this site in "Club Info" or at the UKMicroX website  www.ukmicrox.co.uk.

10-01-08  UKMicroX (formally UK Micro Challenge)

Following on from the interest in the club for the Micro Scale class of racing I am please to announce that we have been invited to hold the UKMicroX for 2008. This is an annual event and has a history of good entries and awsome tracks. All club members are either invited to enter (regulations out in the near future) or offer their help to ensure this event builds on the history of success.

The event will be held at Llanishen High School on the 16th March 2008, Entry forms and related documents will be available for download on the site in the near future.

For COBRA Memebrs this will mean that the Championship round originally scheduled for this date will be rescheduled to the 3rd February 2008. I trust this does not cause to many difficulties.