The BRCA 1/12th Circuit Section is pleased to announce its calendar of events for the 2023/24 National Championships for 1/12th scale electric LMP cars. 

The BRCA Nationals have earned a reputation for being a hugely competitive series with the friendliest and most welcoming atmosphere you will find. This is a series of events, open to drivers of all abilities, that offer the opportunity to race against, and learn from, the country’s best drivers.

The championships will be contested over six indoor rounds on carpet, with each driver’s best four scores counting towards their final placing in the series. Through the season we will visit some of our tried and trusted, favourite venues.

Calendar Dates

BRCA British GP - 18th & 19th November 2023 - Eastbourne Electric Car Club

 National Rounds. 

Classes and notes

For the British GP, classes will be 6.5 Modified, Stock and LMPGT to BRCA Rules.  All classes are subject to a minimum entry of six drivers.

For the BRCA National series:

LMP classes for this year will be 13.5 Stock and 6.5 Modified.  GT12 will be running separate National events - see their Nationals page.

The 13.5 Stock class will be run on an open basis. Finals will be run A-Z based on qualifying.  Only F1 and F2 formulas will be used this season.

Drivers will be assigned formulas based upon ratings at the start of the season, subject to scrutiny by the committee. Drivers with ratings near the break point will have the opportunity to choose their formula. Formulas will be announced before the start of the season.  A trophy will be awarded to the highest F2 driver at each meeting, and an F2 Champion for the season.

The Open class will have a 6.5 turn motor limit and will be run subject to there being at least fifteen entries in the class for round 1.  If the entry requirement for the first round is not met, drivers will be offered a transfer to Stock class.

All classes will use zero-timing (blinky) speed controllers, motors and batteries from the BRCA Electric Board lists current at the date of each event.

Drivers may only enter for 1 class per day. The National Championships will be for 13.5 Stock and Modified – with separate award for F2 Stock. 

Please note that pure RC4 transponders (AMB Percy and Pro) should not be used at these events.

Format

The racing will follow the normal format used for 1/12th circuit nationals (subject to time constraints)

• 1 round of controlled practice run in heats
• 4 rounds of qualifying
• 1 leg of finals

You can view the current rules here:

The BRCA GT Circuit Committee is pleased to announce the dates of 2023/24 national championship.

This season, GT12 Nationals will also be offering a ‘Supercup’ support class based around the popular 1/12^th Hot-Hatch ‘Mini’ format. Full Rules will be published at a later date, but will be for Mardave ‘Mini’ style cars with BRCA Electric Board approved 21T Motors, 4 Cell Metal Hydride Cells, Mini Bodyshells, Full size Servo, 32DP Gears and low cost ESC’s. As with all GT12 nationals, reverse must not be used.

The BRCA Nationals have earned a reputation for being a hugely competitive series with the friendliest and most welcoming atmosphere you will find. This is a series of events, open to drivers of all abilities that offer the opportunity to race against and learn from some of the country's best drivers. The championship will be contested over five indoor rounds on carpet, with each driver's best three scores counting towards their final placing in the series.

The GT12 Nationals and Mini Supercup are sure to be great events, so please support us by attending one or all of the events and make this season the best ever.

Calendar Dates

1. Sept. 24th, West Cornwall, West Cornwall Radio Control Model Car Club, Redruth
2. Oct. 22nd Tamworth, Tamworth Model Car Club, Tamworth 
3. Nov. 26th Chesterfield, Chesterfield Auto Racing Club, Alfreton 
4. Dec. 17th Eastbourne, Eastbourne Electric Car Club, East Sussex
5. Jan. 28th Stafford, Stafford Radio Control Model Car Club. Cannock

Notes

Please note that pure RC4 transponders (AMB Purcy and Pro) should not be used at these events.

Format

The racing will follow the normal format used for GT circuit nationals (subject to time constraints)

1 round of controlled practice run in heats

4 rounds of qualifying

1 leg of finals

You can view the current rules here: 

BRCA GT12 Technical Rules v5B 

The BRCA 10th Off-Road Section are pleased to announce the Calendar for the 2023 season.

The BRCA Nationals have earned a reputation for being a very competitive series with the friendliest and most welcoming atmosphere you will find.  This is a series of events, open to drivers of all abilities, that offers the opportunity to race against and learn from some of the country’s best drivers.

Racing will be run over two days;  With 2 Wheel Drive on the Saturday and 4WD on the Sunday. 

Race Calendar:

• Round 1 -    15th + 16th April 2023 @ Robin Hood Raceway
• Round 2 -    20th + 21st May 2023 @ Mendip Raceway
• Round 3 -    10th + 11th June 2023 @ Boughton 
• Round 4 -    24th + 25th June 2023 @ Southport
• Round 5 -    8th + 9th July 2023 @ Robin Hood Raceway
• Round 6 -    5th + 6th August 2023 @ Torch 

How To Enter: 

• Complete the online booking.  Payment can be either; via. PayPal account or Credit/Debit Card via paypal portal.
• Official Closing date 1st March
  Be aware: there may be a Reserve List at these events.
• Under 16 please use coupon code Junior10OR to zero the amount in the basket before processing your entries. 

Conditions of Entry – Please Read Carefully!

Entries will only be accepted on the official BRCA Website Entry System.

   Please note that the following are NOT acceptable:-

• Entries without the appropriate fees:-  These will be totally disregarded.
• This includes any driver, who for whatever reason has not renewed their licence and is not included on the BRCA membership register by the 1st. March 2023.
• Refunds will not be given for any Confirmed Entries that are cancelled, other than for exceptional circumstances.
• A full refund will be given, if all events entered are cancelled within four weeks of Closing date.
• Reserves not gaining an entry(s) will be refunded in Sept.
• Be aware that :- Digital images may be taken by a third party that may be used to promote the Sport or Events.
   
• Confirmation of entry for all events will be emailed en-bloc by 1st. March 2023

ATTENTION

• Entries received by ‘Closing date’, will be awarded places at each event as detailed Rule 5.4 (Min. 4 events per. Class has precedence over less than 4 events). Those not successful in gaining a place at an event will be placed on the National Reserve List. Order of places on the National Reserve List at each event will follow the procedure as detailed in Rule 5.4. Entries having the same priority (licence grade) will be awarded in order of date received.
• Entries received after the 1st. March 2023, will be deemed as LATE ENTRIES and added to the National Reserve List after any ‘in time’ Reserve entries. Late entries will be awarded places in the order of date received.

Control Tyres:

The 2023 National Championship permits only one type of tyre for the rear axle at each event.
Compound and quantity used is not restricted.  Front tyres are a free choice.

The permitted REAR tyre for 2023 BRCA Off-Road National Championship events is :-

• All National events             --    Schumacher Mezzo.
  Junior & Veterans Finals    --    Schumacher Mezzo.
  Formula Championships    --    Schumacher Mezzo.