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Everything you need to know
Welcome to BRCA Clubsport
Here in clubsport we include everything thats raced which we do not host a BRCA National Championship Series. Club Sport offers the ability and opportunity for classes of racing to grow and be supported and promoted by the BRCA and, one day (Maybe) flourish into a BRCA National Race Series.
This area is new and ever growing. Please let us know if you would like to contribute to this area and include what you race at your club. Lets make something great!
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1/12th Oval racing
Based on full scale oval racing the section is a great place to get into RC car racing, great starter classes where contact is allowed and going home with scratches and bashed bodywork is just part of the racing. Progression up to the faster classes is easy and only a few upgrades to the car, it’s cheap fun racing for all. We race indoors on a carpet track oval in shape and these cars run clockwise. The tracks vary in size from club to club but its generally 4-6 metres wide 8-12 metres long With clubs up and down the country you won't be far away from a 12th oval club, with racers as young as 5 years old we pride ourselves on being open to all and once you get the bug it's not long before you have two cars to race. The races will normally be 5 minutes long and its 3 heats and then a final the club will have a timing system but they are not all the same so check with your local club what type they run as you will need a transponder for your car. Some clubs run a hire car so you can try before you commit to buying a car, again make contact with you local club as they will be a wealth of information in getting you started and helping you sort out any issues you may come across.
Most clubs run for an evening or a weekend morning there are also lots of one day events held at clubs and it's worth looking out for these as a day away with friends is what this is all about.
Cars
All the cars are a reasonable representation of the full size Oval formulas being raced on Oval tracks around the country.
All classes, Mini stocks, Hot rods, 1300 saloons, 2ltr saloons, F1 stockcars and F2 stockcars all have kits available from several manufactures. If in doubt always head to your local club for advice.
Type of Track
These cars are raced indoors on a carpeted Oval Track. There are a numerous Oval clubs up and down the country, most of which can be found in the back of the handbook, and/or on the BRCA web site.
There is no standard size of track, some are quite small, while others are quite large in comparison, this adds to fun of adjusting your driving skill to match the track conditions, just as in full size racing.
Racing
Most clubs race on an evening all year round , with heats of up to 8 cars racing for 5 minutes., with 3 or 4 rounds and a final. This is full contact racing, and it isn’t necessary to be the fastest, but be skilful in how you handle or avoid the hits that bring the success.
The BRCA National Series runs from January through to December mainly on weekends
At the Nationals there are trophies at each meeting and points for the end of season trophies.
All ages and abilities are catered for and most clubs and venues have disables access. .
Other
One thing that is apparent at stock car meetings, be it National or Club events, is everybody is having fun. There is a serious side to the sport, winning trophies, points and the World Championships, but the main ethos is having fun.
You will not break the bank if you wish to take up this form of radio controlled car racing, for as little as around
£200 you could be on the track racing. The best way to find out about these is to visit one of the local clubs that race them
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What do we do?
Essentially we race radio controlled 1/10th. scale Off-Road racing cars. All cars are electric powered.
The racing caters for people from all backgrounds and does not discriminate on sex, age, or disability.
It does provide; a challenging sporting environment where the skill required to drive and build the cars can be tested against other like-minded competitors.
Where do we do it?
The short answer is everywhere.
It’s quite likely that there is a club somewhere near where you live. Included in this website are details of the representatives of your Region, along with their contact details and even a map with many clubs that could be just round the corner from your home.
Another method of finding your local club is by contacting your local model shops, five minutes spent on the phone or internet, can open up a whole new dimension and fun in model motor sport.
Who are we?
We are a group of RC racing enthusiasts whose aims are best summed up by objective No. 1 — ‘To promote the construction and racing of radio controlled cars’. Please remember we are all non-paid volunteers doing what we can for model car racing.
Welcome to the 10th Electric Circuit Section of the BRCA, sometimes known as "Touring Cars"
The BRCA 10th Electric Circuit Section, together with the host clubs, run a professional, friendly and well organised competitions that welcomes drivers of all abilities. Our aim is to organise the best national championships in the world while giving good value for money.
We run 2 national events contested over multiple rounds. The 2 wheel drive nationals cater for F1 and front wheel drive touring cars and the 4 wheel drive nationals cater for 3 classes of 4 wheel drive cars.
We hope you will come and race with us. Please do not hesitate to contact us directly if we can be of any assistance. Good luck with your racing during the forthcoming season.
Jordan Norwood, Chairman
