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 Dane Whittleston The 2023 National Driver Classification has now been published.
These drivers are excluded from the Clubman Championships in all classes for the 2023 season.
By Darren Worth Presented below are the Championship winners from across the seasons of the LSOR Nationwide Championships a record of excellence that reflects the strength, progression and dedication within the section.
The championship began with the 2-Wheel Drive Buggy class, laying the foundation for highly competitive national racing. The 4-Wheel Drive class was later introduced, further elevating the standard and diversity of competition. In 2012, the addition of the Short Course class marked another significant milestone in the section’s continued evolution.
During the early years, titles were awarded in National, Super National and Junior categories, recognising achievement at every level of the sport. In later seasons, the structure evolved to include National and Clubman titles, before the introduction of the North & South championships a format designed to provide fairer and more representative recognition of performance across the country’s regional racing landscape. The section continues its proud tradition of celebrating and developing Junior racers the future of LSOR competition.
This Hall of Fame stands as a testament to the drivers, volunteers and clubs whose commitment and passion have shaped the legacy of LSOR championship racing.
| Season | 2 Wheel Drive Buggy | 4 Wheel Drive Buggy | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Super National | National | National | |
| 2003 | Ian Oddie | Chris Gresham | – |
| 2004 | Ian Oddie | Chris Sutcliffe | – |
| 2005 | Ian Oddie | Ben Jaques | – |
| 2006 | Ian Oddie | Steve Milner | – |
| 2007 | Bruce Thompson | Simon Forrest | – |
| 2008 | Stuart Carrick | Martin Fallowfield | – |
| 2009 | Ian Oddie | Mike Ellacott | – |
| 2010 | Ian Oddie | Adam Griffith | Stevo Backland |
| Season | 2 Wheel Drive Buggy | 4 Wheel Drive Buggy | Short Course | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| National | Clubman | National | Clubman | National | Clubman | |
| 2011 | Ian Oddie | – | Steve Haynes | – | – | – |
| 2012 | James McCarthy | – | Steve Haynes | – | Stevo Backland | – |
| 2013 | James McCarthy | Dan Tough | Steve Haynes | Ayaz Aslam | Duncan Mcmillan | Duncan Mcmillan |
| 2014 | James McCarthy | Dean Coulson | Steve Haynes | Barry Clissitt | Mark Suggitt | Mark Suggitt |
| 2015 | Karl Norris | John Darby | Ian Oddie | David Griffiths | Mark Suggitt | Ben Bridges |
| 2016 | Karl Norris | Paul Gresty | Ian Oddie | Guy Page | Lee Chapman | Mathew Stokes |
| 2017 | Karl Norris | David Grimshaw | Stuart Wood | Charles Butterworth | Mathew Stokes | Mathew Buxton |
| 2018 | Karl Norris | Kevan Churchil | Ian Oddie | Les Darby | Jack Keatley | Martin Fitzpatrick |
| 2019 | Karl Norris | Mindaugas Klenauskas | Ian Oddie | John Darby | David Parish | Simon Godney |
| 2020 | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| 2021 | Karl Norris | Oliver Whitleston | Tommy Chung | Leon Balfe | Ian Oddie | Charles Butterworth |
| 2022 | Karl Norris | Mindaugas Klenauskas | Tommy Chung | Stephen Hunt | Ian Oddie | Patrick Vice |
| 2023 | Karl Norris | Barry Mander | Tommy Chung | Ian Slater | Ian Oddie | Alfie-Jack Shilcock |
| 2024 | Oliver Whitleston | Craig McGinnis | Dave Ashton | Ian Gardiner | Ian Oddie | Andrew Stephenson |
| 2025 | Oliver Whittleston | - | Ian Oddie (Vet) | - | Alfie Jack Shilcock | - |
| Season | 2 Wheel Drive Buggy | 4 Wheel Drive Buggy | Short Course | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North | South | North | South | North | South | |
| 2025 | Martin Fitzpatrick | Paul Diver | Leon Satchell | Stavros Costas | Jack Humphreys | Gavin Kettley |
| 20XX | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| 20XX | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| 20XX | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| 20XX | – | – | – | – | – | – |
