I have been in contact with the evet manager at the sport centre and at present they are on target to reopen in April 2009. The event manager has also issued me with dates when the track will be unavailable for use (when it reopens) which are as follows:-
The club recieved this message from Keiths sister:
My family and I would like to thanks everyone who has posted comments about Keith (Mr Chips) on your website. The comments have been a great comfort to us at this very difficult and devastating time.
I am trying to gather some pictures and memories of Keith and would be very grateful if this message could be posted on your site.
Please feel free to contact me on: please email any photos to MrSilly (mark at londonrcclub.com) change the at to an @. (I have Chrissies email and phone number if anyone needs it please pm or email me (mrsilly))
Thank you all for your support and for being so kind about my lovely brother.
The reason the track has had to temporarily close is due to the asbestos found in the building directly behind the track.
There is a contract for M&E refurbishment which started on 5th November 2007 and is to be completed by 27th June 2008. These works do not affect the use of the track.
In October the LDA found out that there was large amounts of asbestos in the building, which they need to remove. A separate contract was setup to remove the asbestos. The LDA need to confirm with me how long the asbestos contract is expected to run for, once this timescale as been confirmed a descision can be made on how we proceed forward.
(Hits: 2409) 1/5th eco is aimed at racing on a budget.
The cars, without radio gear must have cost less than £600 new and must be raced as the kits came out of the box with the exception of upgrading to oil filled shocks and being allowed to change springs.
This should encourage a very competitive class as the cars are all pretty much balanced which leaves the onus on the driver.