Welcome to 1/5th Scale Large Scale On-Road Racing – the premier class of petrol-powered RC touring car competition.
Often referred to simply as 1/5th Scale LS Racing, this is one of the most realistic forms of radio-controlled motorsport, closely replicating the handling, engineering and driving experience of full-size touring cars.
Racing takes place on dedicated tarmac circuits using powerful 23cc two-stroke petrol engines, similar to those found in strimmers. The cars are rear-wheel drive and feature a single-speed transmission with a differential, along with four-wheel disc brakes—either hydraulic or cable-operated depending on the manufacturer. The result is a fast, responsive and highly rewarding racing experience.
One of the great attractions of the class is its accessibility. At the top level you'll find sophisticated aluminium and carbon fibre competition chassis, while newcomers can enjoy the hugely popular FG Mini Car. With its simpler design and shorter wheelbase, the FG Mini offers an affordable and competitive entry point into large scale racing without compromising on the fun.
Above all, 1/5th Scale On-Road Racing is about friendly competition, close racing and enjoying the hobby. Whether you're taking your first laps or competing for championship honours, you'll find a welcoming community of racers who are always happy to share advice and help you improve.
With clubs and race tracks located throughout England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, there's never been a better time to discover 1/5th Scale Large Scale On-Road Racing.
By Nikita Finnigan BRCA 5th Circuit 2026 Race Report — Round 5 Wombwell RC Track — 28th June 2026
This was our first visit to Wombwell this year, and the weather forecast certainly didn’t disappoint. Sunshine and warm temperatures promised an epic weekend of racing.
Saturday Practice
Attendance was excellent, with plenty of racers arriving early to set up their pit spaces before the track opened at 10:00am.
As always, the track and facilities were in pristine condition thanks to Trevor, Babs and Andrew.
Practice got off to a flying start, with the rostrum consistently busy as drivers fine-tuned their cars ahead of Sunday’s qualifying and finals.
Sunday – Round 5 Race Day
Race day began under clear skies and warm conditions. Following the drivers’ briefing, the action got underway with an impressive turnout featuring four heats of 2WD and one heat of 4WD.
Qualifying produced some outstanding lap times, with the fastest laps recorded by:
As the day progressed, attention turned to the finals, with three 2WD finals and a combined 4WD final, where each class was scored separately.
Podium Results
2WD Saloon C Final
🥇 Aaron Weston
🥈 Colin Parsfield
🥉 Ian Hutchinson
2WD Saloon B Final
🥇 Calum Trewartha
🥈 Chris Skidmore
🥉 Kenneth McCann
2WD Saloon A Final
🥇 David Bowen
🥈 Jarret Williams
🥉 Barry Abbott
FG 4WD Mini Class
🥇 Dave Ashton
🥈 Carl Taylor
🥉 Alex Wynn
FG 4WD 530 Touring Car
🥇 Mark Williamson
🥈 Daniel Flaherty
🥉 Kenny Fradley
Congratulations to all of our podium finishers and everyone who took part throughout the weekend.
A huge thank you also goes to the Wombwell committee. Without the hard work of the volunteers behind the scenes, events like this simply wouldn’t be possible.
We look forward to seeing everyone at Rounds 6 & 7, a double-header weekend at Brookland Raceway on 29th August.
By Craig Orman The BRCA 1/5th Circuit National Championship heads to Wombwell RC Raceway for Round 5, where drivers will once again battle for valuable championship points on one of the UK's premier large-scale tarmac circuits. With high-speed action, close racing and fierce competition expected across all classes, Wombwell promises another unforgettable weekend of national-level racing.
