Getting worse at racing - SAD times

Why is Carl soooo rubbish ... and why is Mark sooooo Good.
Mark and Carl dust of their Tamiya TT01’s to compete in the 1st round of the Winter iconic cup at ​⁠Chippenham model car club.
Other classes include
17.5 Touring car
Tamiya M Chassis
Frontie.
We take a closer look at the racing from the day and talk about why it went the way it did.
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[@chrisr1254]

Keep doing your stuff, it is appreciated - you can tell the efforts which have gone into the editing. Many of us are living vicariously through your adventures!

[@PopalongRC]

Good to hear

[@Droidy77]

Yeah you guys are legends

[@oopster74]

Carl, what do I want to see you doing in future videos? Have fun, enjoy your hobby, that's why we do this after all.

[@PopalongRC]

Thank you

[@markpengelley]

Hi 👋 from the driver of the blue and white car. Personally would love to see you two guys racing more, I am a fan of TT01 so that’s what I’d suggest.

[@PopalongRC]

Awesome driving Mark👍 we had a great time

[@andyyork544]

Great video, I enjoyed seeing the whole race, and the commentary 👍

[@PopalongRC]

More to come

[@bluegroovemodelsports9650]

Great video. Well at least you had fun. And meet new people....

[@PopalongRC]

Maybe we will bump into you one day

[@RC-BashersE3]

you guys do remind me of alas Smith and Jones... from the 80s....such a dry and perfect humour

[@PopalongRC]

Thanks buddy

[@UKGtrotter2k]

It's all about having fun end of the day and having a good laugh, great video guys.

[@PopalongRC]

Cheers buddy

[@joshuathompson2131]

I like the backwards shirt 😂 I have plenty of space for you guys to hide your rc cars in my garage. I had over 30 Tamiya open kits when I was in the UK....wish I still had a few of them with me. Bashing and collecting isn't stressful but when you get racing and people take you out it's very frustrating. You paid money to have a good time but when Johnny comes along and misses your car, and breaks your car, it gets annoying. Breaking your own car is one thing but when someone else breaks it or takes you out tempers can flair.

[@PopalongRC]

Racing does add another dimension to the hobby

[@Marco_Vulpine]

Like it, good to have some reflection and the details of the races. You need to interview the driver of the winning car to find out how his car is setup to be so good. That's what we all want to know!

[@PopalongRC]

Sometimes they don’t want to share this info … but we do our best to share the tricks of the trade and all the little details

[@Marco_Vulpine]

@PopalongRC yes of course, keep trying to squeeze that blood from the stone....and then there are always benders too 😉

[@niklaszx4011]

Maybe you could film a session or a series where a pro coaches you. Say a session with you setting a baseline of laps to get a starting point, then have a pro coach you and then see what the new baseline becomes. That way you get aweso.e content AND gets better at driving.

[@PopalongRC]

This might be the direction we go with the LD3

[@niklaszx4011]

Sweet😊

[@BulletBeena]

Love this sort of content. Thanks for showing the racing - much appreciated.

[@PopalongRC]

Thanks

[@beauson1983]

I wanna see you do a full proper season of MTC, and show all the pit equipment and consumables as well as all the tweaking at the track

[@PopalongRC]

That is something we can look into for sure

[@beauson1983]

@@PopalongRC I recon it would be awesome. We could see the whole running of an event from how to prepare for an RC event (tools, equipment, spares, tuning gear, etc), the track set up and tear down, the tuning and repairs on the go, what tools are used for what (speciality tools us normies wouldn't know for example), sign in processes etc You could get a whole bunch of content and I'd be interested at least, lol On a personal note, I'd love if you interviewed somebody who is disabled in the hobby since I have mobility issues and I want to help out, but I can't really help with track set up or marshalling Love the vids as well guys, you've helped suck my brother into getting a touring car at xmas 😁

[@Pablo668]

Enjoyable vid, I liked the commentating over the race. It's not uncommon to plateau a bit when doing, anything really. Certainly it'll happen with a new or competitive skill. Keep plugging away!

[@mikeymike3240]

You just do what you want but personally I like all the different content 😮 Keep up the good work 😊

[@fraserhanvey9739]

Hi guys what impreza shells do you use? I have a blobeye impreza sti in real life would love a shell same as yours

[@niklaszx4011]

Really enjoyrd this one! Great filmning of the race and really nice to hear Marks comments during the race. You should deffinetly do more of this. You could also discus line choice and alternative strategies. Like slow and tight vs fast and round. When to break and how to manage the throttle trough the turn. I bet some pros will chip in with alternatives as well

[@PopalongRC]

Consider it done

[@BenchRacerRC]

Would love to see more race analysis like that please, its great to see the thought and review of actual driving. Keep up the great vids guys

[@Andy_Yates]

I like this style of commentary while you watch the race. It really helps follow the action. I was shaking off some serious rust last night at the club race while maybe having an off day too. Work travel and other things kept me away from the track for a bit over a week. Being relatively new to racing, I didn't realize how perishable the skill was. During qualifying I also bumped the driver stand with my transmitter, which knocked the battery door to the floor and left my LiFe battery dangling. Thankfully it stayed plugged in but I had to hold the transmitter atop the rail so the battery didn't fall. I also had my low voltage alarm going off for the last minute or so. Talk about an awkward race but we were laughing about it later. I also ordered a new transmitter battery since it appears to not be fully charging now 🤦‍♂😑😂

[@PopalongRC]

Haha I had a spider on a web dangling from cap once …. It was very off putting… could not shake it off

[@barrycheesemore2928]

I always find running more than 1 class a lot of stress, so I just run FWD now, although I will be going off-road next year. Oh, and maybe M chassis..... Great video as always guys, love the content, hope to see you at Stevenage again soon, we've got an all-day event coming in December 😜👍

[@PopalongRC]

Sounds like I need to dust off the truck again… hahaha

[@niklaszx4011]

FWD is the way!

[@RoryHollarTURTLERCRACING]

You do a magnificent job on videos 😎😎🔥🔥🦾🦾🦾may the force be with you ……….

[@PopalongRC]

Cheers buddy

[@Mrtrc33]

Another great video . Always hard balancing everything. Do what you enjoy chap. But I'm guessing it would be easier to focus on one type . But you still need to entertain the masses 😂

[@PopalongRC]

Cheers buddy

[@ChrisLovely-c7q]

Is Carl’s shirt on back to front 😂

[@PopalongRC]

Yep

[@Luke-en2tk]

My advice would be for the winter to just focus on a couple of classes like Mark does, your new 2wd buggy and whatever else goes best for you indoors that you can run regularly. The Tamiya makes sense for you being a huge Tamiya fan(Carl) so maybe stick with the TT-01or2 or one of the M chassis cars(just the one 👀). That will help you come the Iconic events in the summer. As long as you're having fun that's all that matters but for me it would be good to see you progress(Carl) with your racing. And yeah Mark you had very little traction so I think you were right about being on the wrong tyre

[@PopalongRC]

About sums it up

[@millhouse2612]

Another thing that would be cool was the overlay of your driving for your fastest two or three laps. You did it in a previous vid and it worked really well. Great way to compare and contrast the slow and fast runners out there. Appreciate it needs a static camera, so maybe one for the next Iconic?

[@PopalongRC]

Yeah more of that planned for sure

[@chaosfruitbat5970]

4:00 that volvo estate! 😍

[@millhouse2612]

I feel so bad for the two tap punteroonies Mark. Thankfully the second one I ended up facing the wrong way and you could carry on. Next time I'll bring my brain for the first few laps. Also might have found some solutions for Carl too. See comment on previous vid. 🤙

[@PopalongRC]

😂, it’s all fun, a great event, you doing any of the others?

[@millhouse2612]

@@PopalongRC yeppers. I plan to be at all 4 events....with brain next time :)

[@scottblowers9592]

I don’t know what that guy had done with his yellow car in Marks race but it was clearly so much faster down the straights! Looks like you had a great time though which is the main thing. I will try and get to one of the indoor iconic rounds soon. You two should come and race TT01’s again at Leighton Buzzard

[@PopalongRC]

Might do as it is the most fun

[@kanenstuff]

Love both these paint Jobs I think my first Tamiya might have 2 bodies one new and one old and thrashed out but will need to practically and get the airbrush out.

[@PopalongRC]

Like to mix it up with paint jobs

[@threeohm]

Carl nice boss move on that first lap. You should do whatever you want mate. If you want to race and get better stick to a coupe cars and really maximize the performance. If you want to drive a wide variety of cars and just have fun that's fine as well. I definitely enjoyed the more detailed race coverage. I'd be happy to watch a full race with a voice over explaining what you guys were thinking as you were driving.

[@PopalongRC]

Good to know

[@TimsRcsurgery]

That’s exactly my predicament… for KZbin, you kinda need variation for the masses.. whereas, myself personally, I’d be happy to follow your progress. The racing definitely suffers with a KZbin channel

[@PopalongRC]

Very true Tim, when are you up for a Tt01 race?

[@ricksmith7063]

You could race your Atom 3 a bit this winter. It would be content that racers would enjoy and help improve your racing program at the same time.

[@PopalongRC]

This has to happen

[@DanOsborne]

I thought I'd chip in as I won the TT01 class. First off, I geared my car very high (28/55) and then ran a 40mm fan to keep it cool, everyone else was geared much lower than I was. I also ran a quick battery pack (Intellect 8400mah) for the added weight and extra power it offers. I discharged the battery between rounds and charged it at 10A from storage for more power. The HPI Mondeo is also a good bodyshell, I applied additive for only 10-minutes, 1/2 on the inside front to stop the car being too pointy and help avoid grip rolling. Oh and no crashing, that also helped my lap times :) That's about it really! There's not much you can really do to the TT01 to gain a sagnificant advantage, but the small things go a long way. Most importantly have fun!

[@PopalongRC]

Thanks for your input, what charger are you using as most cheaper chargers will only charge at 6amps max

[@DanOsborne]

@@PopalongRC SkyRC D100v2 and an ISDT FD-200 discharger. Always happy to help out, come and say hello if we manage to make the December meeting and we can get your cars flying :)

[@benstutley2904]

Great vid, I'm liking the full race analysis, I'd be up for more of the same, - you guys must be team Popalong now with those extra camera angles? Nice work!

[@PopalongRC]

Cheers buddy .. more of this to come to the channel then

[@stepheniiii]

You're videos are great as is the variety and the Smith & Jones routine. I've just bought a buggy to go carpet racing. Thanks! ...after your lipo fire video I decided I couldn't risk it and bought a BATSAFE

[@PopalongRC]

A good shout👍 and thanks for the kind comments

[@dayleguy3485]

Nice one guys, enjoyed your review of the race 👍👍🏎️🏎️

[@PopalongRC]

Thanks for watching

[@Mark-g2b2p]

Yeah really liked the "commentary " on the race footage

[@PopalongRC]

More to come

[@thudtheace]

Send your cars to my house, no mis'es to spoil the fun..🤣 Cheer!

[@allanritchie1539]

Just enjoy what you do best, the rest will follow.

[@PopalongRC]

Cheers buddy

[@neontetra1000]

Just a tip.. if you are getting frustrated with that car a lot of it will be to with that Subaru shell. I have used one and That is strictly for the shelf and makes the car drive like a boat.please get yourself a proper shell mounted as low as possible and report back.

[@PopalongRC]

Good to know

[@aut0bahn]

Love it! We all hide our addiction from mamma!

[@jonathanedbrooke5903]

More m chassis stuff 😁 maybe upgrade M06 with hub weights and all other stuff to make a M06R. Then go racing and compare with other m's on the track. 👍

[@PopalongRC]

M06 has had little love since I got it

[@markharper4693]

Mini Mardave?

[@PopalongRC]

Ooooow yes …we like

[@Stellamotorsport1]

What buggy would you suggest to start racing with? 4wd.

[@Rev792]

In touring racing are you allowed to race with the gyro?

[@PopalongRC]

Not in the uk

[@innovirtua]

Ok, I get the dynamic, but what happened to Simon Pegg?

[@PopalongRC]

The zombies ate him after a cornetto

[@TheTerracide]

You know ... your format of two old farts (i'm farting with you) talking at a table would be perfect to use as a podcast. I mean there is not much to see anyway (and i enjoy that actually) just describe more when you want to show something (pretend you are on the radio :P ) and you can upload the audiostream as a podcast. Win-Win! Now send me something i won!

[@PopalongRC]

Not a bad shout

[@Joe-dm5ju]

Some guys are putting chewing gum in the front diff, try that it does seems to make them faster 👍

[@PopalongRC]

😂, I’ve some things but chewing gum….

[@oopster74]

Solution, you tell each others missus you're having a car delivered for the other one, hope they don't cotton on or watch this video.

[@PopalongRC]

Hahahaha

[@MrBratius]

Is your shirt on backwards?...Did I see a tag on your neck?...

[@Al3xisAE]

Race a class until your car set up is good, then go on to the next class, that way you can go back to a car for fun that’s ready to go

[@PopalongRC]

Makes logical sense

[@RC-BashersE3]

maybe you're at the age where hand eye coordination are no longer a part of your repertoire... it happens to the best of us...lol

[@Al3xisAE]

Racing is mostly muscle memory so it only reactions that slow you down

[@RC-BashersE3]

@Al3xis007 when you get to a certain age sometimes your brain forgets it controls muscles.and even worse your brain forgets its a brain

[@PopalongRC]

But I still feel like Neo from the matrix, are you telling me it’s all down hill from now😕

[@RC-BashersE3]

@PopalongRC I'm 51 and things go downhill faster than a runaway rc..and your neo reference lol you know the moves but can you do them without Relgex or sounding like a punctured air matress

[@ruttspeed]

Its all in the preparation. If you haven't the time you need to run less classes.

[@PopalongRC]

Aaargh time that is what is missing

[@neontetra1000]

I recommend you get away from these stuffy jndoor meetings with these little cars where everyone takes everything far too seriously and get yourself into 1/8 off road racing and do some big jumps , Preferably nitro. I have done both and the off road guys are much more relaxed and helpful by a country Mile .

[@PopalongRC]

It is on our todo list

[@DanOsborne]

Not going to lie, if you describe other classes of racing as "stuffy indoor meetings with these little cars" then you are majority of the problem. If you remove the ego and all variations of the sport are great fun.

[@bradkalman2353]

Traction roll.😂

[@PopalongRC]

Grip roll

[@RoryHollarTURTLERCRACING]

Dare I say … you need teem associate….! 😄😎🍻🦾🔥🔥🔥

[@PopalongRC]

Hahaha