The 1/12 Section have been hard at work putting together the calendar for next winters LMP12 Nationals and are pleased to announce the following series of events.

Overview

Whilst there have been some excellent national events in recent years, the number of clubs willing or able to host events has declined and last season only managed a 3-event series at 2 different clubs could be organised.

LMP12 is a somewhat niche/specialist RC class that has national level racing at its heart in the UK. Therefore, to develop and grow this long-standing category the BRCA are looking to extend its reach and give both new and existing racers something to prepare for over the summer.

This calendar includes a mixture of some clubs who have hosted LMP12 Nationals for many years, others who make a welcome return to the calendar, and some clubs for whom this will be a new endeavour.

The October National at West Bridgford clashes with the Masters of Foam race in Belgium that some British racers will want to attend. An attempt was made to shuffle the venues/dates around a little bit but sadly a workable solution could not be found. We will also have to run this as a single day event as the BRCA AGM takes place on the Saturday and it is not permitted to run National meetings on that day. The West Bridgford club remain committed and keen to host a successful event though and will probably offer some kind of club/practice event on the Saturday, so please support that if you can.

Classes & Notes

LMP12 classes for the 2024/5 season will be 13.5 Stock and 6.5 Modified.  The 13.5 Stock class will be run on an open basis, so no separate formula finals; finals will be run A-Z based on qualifying. 

Drivers will be assigned formulas based upon ratings at the start of the season, subject to scrutiny by the 1/12 section 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.

The 6.5 Modified 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. The number of places in each class is determined on a first come, first served basis. So if one class fills up it’s initial allocation we will re-shuffle the numbers in each class.

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

Entry.

Drivers may only enter for 1 class per event.

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

You can view the current rules here:

The BRCA GT Circuit Committee is pleased to announce the dates of 2024/25 national championship.

This season we are planning 6 incredible events at 6 fantastic venues both new and old .

This year we will be racing in Blackpool , Nottingham , Tamworth , Alferton , Stafford & and one new location yet to revealed

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 six indoor rounds on carpet, with each driver's best four scores counting towards their final placing in the series.

All abilities of club racers are welcome and we cannot stress this enough these events are open to everyone, so come along and enjoy the finest tracks in the best venues . Gain valuable experience and most of all have a fun day of racing RC cars.

The GT12 Nationals 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. 29th, - Charged Rc Show, Blackpool

2.        Oct. 20^th - West Bridgeford Model Car Club, Nottingham

3.        Nov. 24th - Tamworth, Tamworth Model Car Club, Tamworth 

4.        Feb. 2^nd -  Stafford, Stafford Radio Control Model Car Club. Cannock

5.        Mar. 2^nd - Chesterfield, Chesterfield Auto Racing Club, Alfreton 

6.        March/April TBC

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 v7. 

The BRCA 10th Off-Road Section are pleased to announce the Calendar for the 2024 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 – 13th + 14th April 2024 @ Robin Hood Raceway
• Round 2 – 18th + 19th May 2024 @ Herts
• Round 3 – 8th + 9th June 2024 @ Stotfold
• Round 4 – 29th + 30th June 2024 @ Bury Metro
• Round 5 – 27th + 28th July 2024 @ Torch
• Round 6 – 17th + 18th August 2024 @ Boughton

How To Enter: 

There will be a window for those holding F Gradings F1/F2N/F2/F3 to book in first, then a window for F4/5 to follow. Payment will be taken at the point of booking for F1/F2N/F2/F3, and the others, payment will be taken at point of an entry being confirmed.

This is fully in line with the rules of ‘Entry to National Series’, a copy of which can be found here: 

The booking in process will open 1^st Feb 2024.
- F1/F2N/F2/F3 will be able to book in between 0900am 1st Feb – 1700pm 21st Feb and full payment will be required at the time of booking.
- F4/F5 will be able to book in between 0900am 24thFeb – 1700pm 1st March. Payment will not be taken at the time of booking, but at the point you are offered a space.

If you are unsure of your current F Grading, please contact your regional rep asap.

16 and under discounts will be automatically applied at checkout based on your user account. So please ensure you are logged into the correct account when entering the events below. Refunds will not be given for this mistake.

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 2024.
• 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 9th. March 2024

Additional Points To Note:

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 2024, 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 2024 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 2024 BRCA Off-Road National Championship events is :-

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

BRCA 10th Off Road Truck Nationals

The ONLY series dedicated to 1/10th RC Short Course Trucks and Stadium Trucks in the UK covering both 2wd and 4wd shortcourse truck and 2wd stadium trucks. This series affords its racers with unrivalled value for money in terms of track time with no less than 7 races through the day, 4 rounds of qualifying and 3 rounds of finals for all.

The Series takes place at some of the best UK Off Road race venues, and caters for all abilities and age groups and with many new Junior racers planning to join us this year this trend looks to continue. With increasing popularity and a great bunch of travelling racers there is no better time to come and join in the fun!

Short Course / Stadium Truck racing is as competitive as you want it to be but the emphasis is about having fun. We are seeing more families join us as each season passes making it a great way to spend weekends away! Make "racing widows" a phrase of the past and bring the partners / wives / husbands along for the fun!

The 2023 season is going to 6 clubs with 4 from 6 rounds to qualify towards the championship, this years rules have been updated and something different with trophys, all entrants who have completed 4 qualifying rounds will receive an end of series trophy. we are also looking at something special for juniors during the season.

Race Calendar 2024

Round 1 - 21st April 2024 - Mendip

Round 2 - 19th May 2024 - West Cornwall

Round 3 - 23rd June 2024 - Boughton

Round 4 - 21st July 2024 - EPR

Round 5 - 11th August 2024 - Sheffield

Round 6 - 15th September 2024 - Telford

How to enter an event

Simply log into your account. 

Click enter on the event you wish to enter

Then fill out your information the Registration Form asks for. ensure you fill this incorrectly as this dta is used for the csv file in the race program

Click Process Registration. 

Pay via PayPal 

You're done

Cancellations will only be accepted through the website for refunds on or before the closing date

The BRCA LSOR Section are pleased to announced its calendar of events for its 2024 National championship.

The championships will be contested over 8 rounds, with each driver’s best 5 scores counting towards their final placing in the series. During the season we will be visiting several of our established venues along with some of our newer ones too whilst covering the North, South, East and West of the UK.

Due to the continued popularity of our series over recent years we will be once again running at least one of our three qualification rounds on Saturday.

Calendar Dates

Event entry opens on 19th February 2024 for all events.

Classes
The series will continue to welcome all types of large scale off road vehicles and retains its race classes from previous seasons, which are :-

– Large Scale Off Road 2 Wheel Drive Buggy Class (for 2 wheel drive buggies with a max engine cc of 26cc and compliant to our construction rules)
– Large Scale Off Road 4 Wheel Drive Buggy Class (for 4 wheel drive buggies with a max engine cc of 32cc and compliant to our construction rules)
– Large Scale Off Road Short Course Class (for 2 & 4 wheel drive short course trucks with a max engine cc of 32cc and compliant to our construction rules)

Our national championship awards 2 titles in each class, a clubman title (excludes those drives classified by the section as national drivers) and a national title open to all. Awards for highest juniors will also be awarded.

Please note that due to the popularity of our series we have yet again activated the waiting list option with priority given to those drivers who have paid for their events. 

To enter any of our 2024 National race meetings below PLEASE ENSURE YOU ARE LOGGED IN WITH YOUR BRCA ACCOUNT and have renewed your membership for the race season.

The BRCA LSOR section continues to offer a full refund to any driver who pays their race entry ahead of the race meeting and is unable to participate at event. 

FOR JUNIORS ENTRIES ENSURE YOU ARE LOGGED INTO THE JUNIOR RACER ACCOUNT (NOT PARENTS) AND THE DISCOUNT WILL BE APPLIED AUTOMATICALLY

Mini Touring Car (M-TC)

The M-TC Section are pleased to announce the 2024 BRCA National Series.

Classes

M-TC 4WD Foam Tyre

M-TC 4WD Rubber Tyre

M-TC 2WD Rubber Tyre

Series Format

The National series will take place over 8 one day events.

Your best 5 scores will count towards your points total.

Meeting Format 

1 round of timed practice in heat order @ 5 minutes 

4 rounds of FTQ qualifying @ 5 minutes

2 final rounds @ 5 minutes 

The grid order for both final rounds will be as per the qualification results after the 3 qualifying rounds.

Marshalling

You will marshal the race immediately following your own. 

The race director will inform you during the drivers briefing where the appropriate marshalling points are.

Only drivers shall marshal, no substitute marshals unless agreed with the race director before the start of the event. 

Scrutineering

During drivers briefing the race director shall appoint 1 driver from each race to fulfil the role of scrutineer.

The appointed scrutineer will be excused from marshalling duties.

As a minimum, each car will be checked for:

Ride Height

Weight

Battery Voltage

Tyre marking

The “Practice” round will not be scrutineered. 

Tyres 

For all classes 2 sets (8 wheels and tyres) shall be allowed for each competitor. 

Your chosen tyres will be marked at the start of the event.

You may use unmarked tyres for the “Practice” round only.

If a tyre becomes damaged to the point of being unusable then it can be substituted but its replacement must be approved and marked by the race director, who must also retain the original tyre until the end of the event.