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As a member of the general public where could you see all scales and types of radio controlled cars from oval, circuit and off road in action in the space of one hour, and as a radio controlled car racer be watched by thousands of spectators? The answer of course was at the BRCA track at the Autosport Show at the NEC Birmingham on January 13/14th. The carpet track was the focus of attention for the leading drivers from most Sections as they demonstrated their skills to the vast crowds, showed them their cars and chatted to them. The track was particularly suited to the electric powered cars which were able to demonstrate the power, speed and handling to the full with close racing. This applied to all classes, but especially the Oval and Circuit; the Offroad no doubt wishing the track was not so flat! A carpet indoor track, and one that was not that large, was not ideal for the i.c. powered cars, but again all managed to put on an excellent show despite the conditions, though it did seem to suit the 1/8th stockcars when in the “oval” configuration. Even the Large Scale cars were present, a couple from the Circuit, Offroad and TopStox did some slow demonstration laps impressing the crowds. In between the action from the drivers there was a chance for the general public to have a go, some of whom showed remarkable skill after only a few laps, not to mention the occasional visit of some “dolly birds” for the odd photo shoot (see photos) to add a bit of glamour, and the antics of resident “stunt man” Dez “the mad” Chand. Thanks go to all drivers who took part, the Bikes were missing from the action as the track was not suitable, but they will be in action at the Superbike Show at Alexandra Palace on January 26 to 28th, so go and see them there. Special thanks must go to Jim Spencer and Andy Nash for their efforts in getting us all there, Gareth Bevans for manning Race Control, Kris Kennedy for keeping the crowd informed, entertained etc on the PA and the “set up crew” (you know who you are) for their efforts on Thursday and Friday to ensure all was in place for Saturday morning. Hope to see you all next year. Mike Chilvers (BRCA PRO) Here are just a few images of the action. Pictures courtesy of Radio Race Car International
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