The Large Scale Off Road (LSOR) of the BRCA is one of the newest sections and covers the largest scale of off road model vehicles on the market with BRCA affiliated clubs throughout the country.
Our national race series is open to any make of off road vehicle whether that is two or four wheel drive, 23, 26, 30 or 32cc petrol powered. Brakes on our petrol powered models can be a single layshaft rear brake, hydraulic or air brakes front and rear which all help to stop the large scale cars which are capable of speeds in excess of 50mph from their two stroke petrol primed engines.
As a rule the top end kits are complete with everything apart from radio gear, engine and fuel. Ready to run kits are also available with everything apart from fuel making large scale off road racing available to all. All models can be modified as and when needed to the drivers specification.
The BRCA national series runs throughout the summer months normally from March until October with our drivers visiting all four corners of the country. When the national series is over the majority of the clubs then run interclub meetings over the winter months, giving you all year round off road racing. In addition, our annual indoor fun event, the Indoor Masters is held every February.
Within the national series the BRCA run four classes, 2 wheel drive buggy, 4 wheel drive buggy, short course and open class with drivers competing for either National or clubman titles. Our normal race format is to run three rounds of qualification heats to determine the days qualification positions. Either single or double sided finals are undertaken based upon the drivers qualification position and by the end of the day we have our class winners.
Whilst the national series drivers may be competitive we have one of the friendliest and helpful series around so why not come and join us?
Not only is large scale racing popular in the UK, with numbers increasing year on year but also within Europe & there are many opportunities to enter European race meetings.
If you would like to join the largest form of model car racing in the world, with clubs all around the country, then visit the BRCA club section above for more details on your local venue, pay them a visit and see what you are missing out on.
By Nikita Finnigan
Round 1 of the Large Scale Off Road season kicked off in style at Nene Valley, with drivers greeted by a well-prepped track, competitive fields, and some seriously close racing across all classes.
Qualifying saw Oliver Whittleston set the pace early, securing TQ with a commanding performance. Carrying that momentum into the finals, Oliver drove a faultless race to take the win.
Behind him, Craig Chilvers put in a consistent drive to secure P2, while Andy Blackburn completed the podium in P3 after a solid run.
Results:
In Short Course, it was Zach Whittleson who laid down the benchmark in qualifying to take TQ. However, the finals told a different story.
David Attiwell delivered a standout drive when it mattered most, taking the overall win. Jake Humpheys followed closely in P2, with Andy Stephenson rounding out the podium in P3 after a competitive set of finals.
Results:
The 4WD class was stacked with talent, and Tayler Letchford showed his speed by taking TQ in qualifying.
Come finals time, it was Romain Valter who rose to the occasion, taking the win with a strong and composed performance. Jack Keatley secured P2, while TQ man Tayler Letchford had to settle for P3 after a hard-fought set of races.
Results:
A fantastic start to the season with great racing, close battles, and a brilliant atmosphere throughout the day. Big thanks to everyone who helped organise and run the event — and to all drivers who made Round 1 one to remember.
Roll on Round 2!…
By Nikita Finnigan ROUND 1 @ Nene 28th & 29th March 2026
DRIVER’S BRIEFING
Reminder: Hi-Vis must be worn at all times when on the rostrum and marshalling.
Reminder: No transmitters to be taken onto the track.
Registration
Driver registration is now only available online via https://www.brca.org/lsor-events with payment also only online. (Please
register early to avoid disappointment). The fee of £30 covers practice and racing. Camping is arranged directly with the
host club and recommended to be booked in advance.
Please note due to a change from the Exec Committee it is now the drivers responsibility to cancel your entry, this is done
via the website, no LSOR committee members can cancel your entry.
Practice
Free practice will be available on Saturday, maximum number of drivers on the rostrum will be as per the number of
marshalling point. Please wait for space before entering the rostrum. Time permitting a short practice session (max
15mins) will be available on Sunday morning for drivers attending Sunday only. Saturday practice drivers have open
access during the practice period of at least 4.5 hours, starting no earlier than 9am but no later than 10am, start and
end times will be confirmed as per the time schedule. Marshalling after your practice is appreciated. Drivers under 14
are not permitted to Marshall.
Qualifying
Once again we will be running two of our three qualification rounds on Saturday afternoon following the practice
session, subject to any unforeseen changes.
There will be 3 rounds of qualifying for each class. Heats will be 10 minutes with best 2 heats out of 3 to count. You are
required to marshal the heat following your own. After your heat return your car to the designated area and get straight
out to marshal failure to adhere could result in the loss of your FTQ. Please remember in qualifying you are not racing
each other, just your own clock. Slower driver please allow faster drivers by. Also, faster drivers do not punt the slower car
out the way, allow them to get out the way.
Finals
Duration of the finals will be D and lower final 10 mins, C final 15mins, B final 20mins and A final 30mins. The top 3
drivers from the lower finals to bump up. You are required to marshal the race following your own even if you bump up.
After your race return your car to the designated area and get straight out to marshal.
You must ensure you have the correct number on your car for qualifying and finals. The position of the numbers must be
on the front of the car, left side and right side, unless stated differently in the drivers briefing. Numbers areavailable from
race control, please only take the numbers that you need.
All results will be online only There will be no printed results. Online results will be available via both the MyRCM site and
the app plus the BRCA sites. Live streaming will be as normal via MyRCM app and website.Marshalling
Always marshal after your heat or final, you marshal the marshal point with the same number as your car. When
marshalling make sure you are well inside the marshal point, only leave the marshal post when safe to do so. When you
are marshalling you require your own high viz vest and your own gloves. Marshalling finals Drivers should report to race
control if they are not taking part in their finals but it is considered you should still marshal yourpost.
When you are marshalling, we ask you to marshal other people how you want to be marshalled yourself. Also please
remember it is the marshal’s decision to leave their marshal point when safe and enter the track.
So remember you crashed it no one else!
Marshals are NOT permitted make any repairs to a car and they may only make 3 restart attempts. It is the driver’s or pit
crew responsibility to recover their vehicle, the marshal should not bring it to the pits for you.
Whilst marshalling there is strictly no smoking or eating and no use of mobile phones allowed. No one under 14 years of
age is allowed to marshal, a replacement must be found.
Scrutineering
Scrutineering returns with random engine and carb checks, along with all build specs. The size box will be at all rounds so
please be aware we will be checking All cars throughout each meeting.
Please ensure your car is left in Parc Ferme after your Qualifying and final runs, this also includes cars that have not finished
and may be broken.
The sound meter will be back again so please make sure you have measures in place for you car not to fail.
Please be reminded that its the Drivers responsibility to make sure your car complies with the section rules and if you need
any help the best time to get this would be before racing starts.
Sunday fuel may be measured in 4wd Main Final this will be briefed out with plenty of time.
Referees
Where practical a provision shall be made for a Referee in all heats and finals. This will usually be the sections own
referees, you may be asked to referee instead of marshalling if required. Guidance will be given by the head referee.The
Referee may request drivers to allow a faster car to overtake, issue warnings to drivers, and issue penalties to drivers for,
but not limited to any of the following:
• Bad sportsmanship by drivers - i.e. deliberately impeding the progress of others by slowing down, crashing or hitting
another car, corner cutting, driving recklessly to gain an advantage and/or being unable to properly control acar such as
to cause a potential safety hazard.
• Cars in a dangerous condition - i.e. body not secured to chassis, causing damage to track, fixing or track markers,and
a safety hazard to marshals.
• Jump starts.
• Corner cutting (with deliberate intent)If three penalties are issued to one driver by the Referee during the Meeting (single day) the driver is disqualified from
that meeting. Referees may warn drivers as to their driving conduct without issuing a penalty, and ensure that when a
penalty is awarded, it is clearly stated as a penalty. The penalty must be marked on Race Control’s copy of the results.
Safety
• No under 14s are allowed on the track area at anytime. Racers aged 14-15 may marshal subject to a parent/guardian
approval with race control.
• Hard case Lipos must be charged in proper charge bags/ sacks.
• Suitable footwear - no open toe sandals for example.
• No running cars in the fields around the track.
• Take care marshalling your safety is the priority not the car that crashed.
General Etiquette
• Please treat your fellow competitors with respect and how you would like to be treated.
• Please do not push slower cars out of the way, this is non-contact sport.
• Please move out of the way for faster cars.
• Please marshal how you would like your car to be marshalled.
• If you are not due to be on the track do not enter it whilst a race is in progress.
• Never drive the wrong way around the track or pit lane.
• No foul language will be tolerated.
• No aggression or abusive behaviour will be tolerated.
• Do not enter onto the drivers stand until the previous heat/final/practice session has finished.
• Try and stay for the trophy presentation and support your fellow drivers.
• Please take all your rubbish away with you.
• Generators must be switched off by midnight.
• Dogs must be kept on leads at all times and must be kept away for the track area.
• Please adhere to the rules laid down by the local track and the BRCA.
From the Club
The Nene committee and club members are looking forward to welcoming you to their track.
They hope you have an excellent weekend and for the enjoyment of all attendees have the following asks:
All rubbish to be taken home, the skip is not to be used by anyone.
Please respect others and leave toilets clean as you would expect to find them.
If pitting in the Astro, please drop off your stuff and put car in field
Do not move any markings in pitting area.
Electrical hook ups are not available
The camping field will be assessed closer to the date and subject to weather and at the landlords discretion.
PayPal address:
£15 per pitch for the weekend
Just add name and national camping.
Food will be available Friday evening for the weekend
Track location: Airfield Rd, Wellingborough NN29 7GB
Any issues please talk to Mark Higgins.
Access to the track is not available before 12 noon on Friday 27th March, please do not arrive before hand.
