Below is an outline of the classes we run and the rules for those classes. We are open to running pretty much any class, as long as we have 5 or more entrants in order to cover the minimum amount of marshal points. The only restriction is we are not allowed to run Nitro/ICE cars due to noise.
Touring cars: 17.5 blinky, 13.5 blinky, Modified
Last updated: November 2024
17.5 Blinky, 13.5 Blinky and Modified Touring Cars all use BRCA 1/10th Electric On-Road Section technical specifications (2024) as detailed here with the following deviations/clarifications:
Dry tyre: any commercially available prebuilt rubber tyres. Max 2 sets per meeting.
17.5 Blinky Motor/ESC: any commercially available 17.5 brushless motor and any commercially available ESC, no RPM limit
Stock 17.5 (Intermediate/Advanced)
Last updated: December 2024
We have decided to continue with a stock class (formally BRCA 17.5 Spec) to allow fair, close and cost effective racing.
Chassis
Any 1/10 scale touring car with 4WD transmission.
Body
Any 1/10 approved touring car shell from the latest BRCA list.
Motor
Hobbywing 17.5t - HW30408011
ESC
Hobbywing ESC - HW30112003
Hobbywing ESC - HW30112005
The ESC must be limited to 15k RPM.
Batteries
Any 2S hard-cased LiPo (7.4V or 7.6V) batteries are allowed. LiPo’s must be charged/discharged inside LiPo safety bags at all times. Maximum fully charged voltage should not exceed 8.40V on any battery.
Tyres
Any commercially available rubber tyre.
Additive and tyre warmers permitted.
Weight
The minimum race ready weight including a transponder is 1320g
Super Sport (Beginner/Intermediate)
Last updated: November 2024
This is a great place to start if you are new to touring car racing. It encourages fun, close, racing, allowing you to learn how to drive the track, and set up your car.
Chassis
Any 1/10 scale touring car with 2WD or 4WD transmission and independent suspension all round.
The major manufacturers such as Tamiya, Kyosho, Yokomo, Carson, 3racing and Team Powers all offer a good variety of budget kits. Previous years touring cars are also allowed, as these can generally be purchased on sale from retailers or from existing club members.
Current premium touring cars are not permitted in this category.
e.g. Schumacher Mi8 permitted, Schumacher Mi9 not permitted.
Body
Any 1/10 scale realistic GT, LMH, GROUP C and touring car shells, that are a true resemblance of a real car, with a maximum width of 200mm.
Current touring car competitive race shells are not permitted in this catergory.
Motor + ESC ( Brushed and Brushless )
Brushed
Any Brushed ESC up to 80 amps
Any 15T or higher brushed motor that is non rebuildable
Gearing - Maximum FDR 5.74
Brushless
17.5T Hobbywing Fixed Timing Motor
Hobbywing XR10 Justock G3 ESC
Gearing - Maximum FDR 3.8
We have tried very hard to match the 2 types of motor for this track. The brushed system will be cheaper and get you started. The brushless system will last longer and give you better braking and is reusable if you change classes later on.
*To calculate FDR divide the Spur teeth by pinion and multiply by the internal ratio, FDR = (Spur÷Pinion) x Internal Ratio
Eg, Tamiya TT02: Spur - 64T, Pinion 29T, Internal ratio 2.6, FDR = (64÷29) x 2.6 = 2.206 x 2.6 = 5.74
Batteries
Any 7.2V NiMH or NiCd or 2S hard-cased LiPo (7.4V or 7.6V) batteries are allowed. LiPo’s must be charged/discharged inside LiPo safety bags at all times. Maximum fully charged voltage should not exceed 8.40V on any battery.
Tyres
Any commercially available rubber tyre.
Tyres can be cleaned with brake cleaner, WD40 or lighter fluid.
NO ADDITIVES OR TYRE WARMERS
Weight
The minimum race ready weight including a transponder is 1350g
1/10 scale F1
BRCA 1/10th Electric On-Road Section technical specifications (2020) as detailed here with the following deviations/clarifications:
Wet tyre: Sweep, Front: SW-F1FV5G-MPG-BRCA, Rear: SW-F1RV5G-28RPG-BRCA.
Dry tyre: any commercially available prebuilt rubber tyres.
MTC (Mini Touring Cars)
We run to M-TC.org.uk rules