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Round 2:
This round was a little more stable, the car was allot more responsive but found the rear end of the buggy was a little too unstable.
I had plenty of steering with huge amounts of grip on the front end which was pulling the rear round.
( during this round, I had a new entry driver hit me in the side, forcing me off the track, crash and loose pace / time) my times would have improved if it was not for this unlucky event.

Ben Doyle 8/ 5m24.560 Caster Racing ZX-1.5R 0.21 - 3.5cc

I drove the buggy home to finish the 2nd 4min qualifying heat.
by this time the new Go 5port engine was really starting to open up.
Bearing in mind, the engine was running very rich due to being new.

Intermission:
I made a few tweaks to the engine, leaning it out a small amount and added slightly more Neg camber on the rear with a softer shock oil. Changed the toe in/out setting on the front and added Expo to the steering.

Round 3:
By round 3 the car was becoming a lot more stable, bumps being ridden with ease, jumps lading soft and smooth etc.
The car was driving well, the engine performing faultlessly and really enjoying this round.
I was held up by a slower driver but being consistent got me to the main A Final. Lap times improving and consistency was coming along.
By this round I was beginning to understand the characteristics of the car and learning to drive it well.
 
Ben Doyle
8/ 5m12.950
 
Caster Racing
ZX-1.5R
0.21 - 3.5cc
Overall Qualifying Results:
The best 2 rounds counted towards your main Grid Position for the final.
With my best two rounds I was placed 1st on the Grid for the Main A final.
 
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Ben Doyle
16/10m25.910
 
 
Caster Racing
ZX-1.5R
0.21 - 3.5cc
Intermission before main Final:
During the break period before our main finals, I changed my receiver battery, checked the car over for loose fixings, changed air filter etc etc etc and made sure it was ready for the final.
I made slight adjustments to the engine ( as it was still really rich ) so I could make a 6-7min pit stop.
 
Main A Final:
Well the main final started and I led the final from start to finish.
Having to make 2 pit stops in a 15 min main final.
 
As the Nene Valley are running a Mixed 1/8th class, it was not just buggy's in the heats and finals but Trug's and Electric Buggy's too.
I feel that the Caster ZX1.5r buggy performed faultlessly this meeting and really showed that it is a contender within its class.
The electrics had to make 1 5sec forced pit stop on the track but I had to make 2 pit stops up in / on the put ramp. Still keeping the chasing pack off my tail.
 
I would like to say that I am very pleased with the durability of the caster and its level of competition.
I am also sure that Caster & Answer RC would be pleased with the Win on my Debut  outing.
Thanks Pete @ Answer RC, Caster and all others help with setups & advice.
 
 
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