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Club Rules

ALL drivers must become BRCA members

(not required for the first two visits to the club)

(for more details about BRCA click here)

 

Please read latest rule changes - marked in red

 

General Rules

  • We are now allowing LiPo cells. Please use a proper LiPo charger and charge the cells in a LiPo sack at no more than 1C.
  • Cars must be complete (for example wheels missing, damaged body or shells) this is to stop people and the clubs kit from being damaged.
  • Cars which are are dragging on the carpet must be pulled off the track as soon as possible
  • Drivers must go straight out to marshal after they have finished their race.
  • Anyone not using a 2.4GHz radio system must have three different crystal sets.
  • Any children (under 16s) must be supervised by a parent or gaurdian AT ALL TIMES
  • Rules are based on the BRCA rules, except where the following club rules apply.
  • Races will be of 5 minute duration.

 

Touring Cars

  • Any slick rubber tyre or Carpet Dragons. No foam tyres, mini-spikes or tyres with block tread.
  • Tyre additive is allowed as long as the tyre is dry and doesn't leave marks on the track
  • For the club championship motors are 27 turns, or 13.5 brushless systems for the stock championship. 10.5 and 19T motors to run in Prostock.
  • Novices may use a 13.0T turn motor in the 13.5 class, but once they have qualified for 3 'A' finals then they must enter the 10.5 class or use a 13.5T motor.
  • There will be a beginner's class for 17.5 motors with non-advanced-timing escs within the 13.5 championship.
  • Minimum 5mm ground clearance.
  • Any Touring or GTbodyshell is allowed as long as it is cut along the manufacturers lines and does not have extra cooling holes.
  • 1350g weight limit.

 

Pro10/GT10

  • Any foam tyres are allowed
  • Because of the nature of our carpet we suggest a ride height of 4mm or as close as you can get
  • Motor limit of 19T or 10.5 brushless. with 1s LiPo battery, or 20T HPI Saturn motor with 6cell Nimh/2s LiPo
  • 930g minimum weight limit for 1s LiPo or 1050g for 6 cell or 2s LiPo.

 

Club Rules

  • No setting up of pit tables until the track has been built.
  • Booking in is via the Forum or on the night. Please book in on the forum if possible.
  • A class must get a minimum of 5 drivers. If there are less than 5 drivers entered on the forum by midnight on Thursday then the class will not run.
  • The venue will open by 6:00pm, please arrive promptly to help set up.
  • Racing starts at 7:30pm. If the track is built earlier then there will be free practice.

 

Summer Championship 2010

 

The on-road winter championship will consist of 21 rounds . Each driver's best 11 scores will count towards their championship scores.

 

There will be two championships, one for 13.5 Touring and one for GT10

 

There will be 3 rounds of qualifying, single fastest race (FTD) to determine qualifying order..

 

Top qualifier will score 50pts, second will score 48, third 47, fourth 46 and so on. The A final winner will score 100, second 97, third 95, fourth 93 and so on down.

 

The grid for the finals will be set by qualifying order.

 

Non-members will not score points, and will not take points away from members.